Man this thing sounds awesome and the arpeggiators make it a very viable gigging KB w/ Mic input /EFX too........
Oh yeah did I mention only 15lbs?..

Personally, Donny, I think the MOX6 is a terrific little instrument, but used as an arranger, the PSR-S910 blows it away feature for feature, and only weighs approx. 5 lbs more, and that's including on-board speakers.

If you are using primarily SMF, then perhaps the MOX6 might be better, but it still can't compete with the current MOTL arrangers, in my opinion.

Ian

Thanks for reminding me re how good the XS sounds Donny...In fact, I am now going to go back and try to start using the XS as an arranger, as well as for using it with backing tracks. Instead of the PA3x.

When I get it up and running as an arranger, I might post an example or two

Dennis

Hi Dennis,

First of all congratulations on your recent upgrade to PA3x.
The fact that you're now wanting to go back and try to start use your Yamaha XS both as an arranger and to perform with backing tracks "instead" of your brand new Korg PA3x has me asking: Why?!
Are you not completey happy with the PA3x as an arranger? Am I missing something?

Dennis good luck your on the right track. I can understand why also...!

So can I Donny...I think the MO6 would certainly be much easier to carry around than a big full size arranger, especially if you didn't need full arranger functions, as, for example, the Yamaha Tyros4, or the Ketron Audya.

One thing for certain, the MO6 certainly doesn't disappoint in the sound department, and perhaps the limited arranger features would be more than acceptable to some for "live" gigging.

For me, I'm staying with an arranger instrument...I like the extra flexibility.

Ian

For mang busy pro gigging players who really don't use the silly repetitive Intros or Endings the Mox6 is very viable for many uses.
The different arpeggiators can be very useful.

I agree Donny...how many variations are there per MO6 style?

The regular arranger has four.

Ian

I must say, I've tried to use my Motif XF as an arranger and I find it frustrating. If you program in Arp as a break or a fill, it is very difficult to get the timing correct by pressing let say; ARP 5 to fill, then press ARP 1 for the regular beat. It does not work as seamlessly as an arranger keyboard.

There are only 4 channels going in an arp as well...
DRUMS
BASS
ACOMP / ARPEGGIO
LEAD VOICE

say goodbye to layering and switching between OTS on the Fly

Al is spot on about the fills / intros / endings as well.
you have 6 style or "arp" variations, and you can choose which ones are intros / fills / verses / endings etc.

while you are playing a verse, u then need to hit the arp button that has a fill arp assigned to it and then u must go back to the next verse arp manually. there is no automated way of doing it.

I tried very hard with the MOXS to accomplish arranger functionality and it doesn't come close...

sound quality is the biggest attraction to the Motif series. its still clearly ahead of Tyros 4 in terms of Drums / basses and synth sounds but at the end of the day its not a one man band type device.

The closest it gets to live OMB playing is through a Midi file in the song mode. but any arranger can accomplish this as well...

honestly Donny - you will regret it. At first you'll be blown away how good the sound quality is and how far you can edit the sounds and add awesome effects - seriously!! but it will eventually sit and start collecting dust. and when you go back to an arranger it will just be a big relief!

Good luck!

Nick