Great news!

We have FIVE new demo's to share with you from Robert Messier. Its going to take me a while to prepare them for youtube so will keep editing this post and add new ones as they upload. Other than Robert and myself...you guys are the first to hear them!

The styles themselves feature 100% new Audio Drums and Percussion.

All the sounds used to play the demo's are standard factory voices. They are all 'one take' recordings so no overdubbing...as you can tell by the little 'human elements' here and there.

First three demo's you may have heard from the other thread and the five new ones will be added afterward.

60s POWER BALLAD DEMO 1



60s POWER BALLAD DEMO 2


60s POWER BALLAD DEMO 3


DRIVING BEAT DEMO


Strict Tempo Quick Step Demo 1



Strict Tempo Quick Step Demo 2


Rhumba Dancing Demo 1


Rhumba Dancing Demo 2


6/8 Slow Ballad Demo 1


6/8 Slow Ballad Demo 2

and thats it for now. Just one more style to finish

Hope you like the demo's.

There is nothing on the website just yet though.

wow!!!!!!!!! thanks thanks and thanks Tonewheeldude and Robert!!!!!!

POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just so you know where we are at. Robert is finishing the last style up now, so you still have that to hear. Once that one is done, we just have to get the package ready...then we can load them on our Audya's.

I have learned NOT to say a date, because another one of the four horsemen might trot onto Roberts lawn!

i just have 2 words to say:

ROBERT ROCKS !!!

This is very beautiful ... well demonstrated and presented.

Tonewheeldude - I agree with you on dates. If only we had total control over every step of any project ....

I wish Robert well
Hope he's OK

TWD,

Please upload these also in an MP3 format.

Tx,

Henni

wow! Can't wait to have them in my Audya

TWD,

howz our boy Robert?

he is ok....working on the last (6/8) style

6/8 style is the style I need most as it is lacking now in Audya
Thanks for update TWD

Robert dropped me an email yesterday - he has just about finished the last of the five styles...hopefully today

Its a 6/8 but we decided to made a change to the decade as there is nothing really suitable on the Audya for this period. To quote Robert: "been working hard on the production of the big late 80s acoustic drums!"

Like you I have only heard the demo's...and can't wait to try them for meyself.

Hopefully by the end of the year to have them on our AUDYA. Or I'll buy me as a Christmas present

TWD.

Please tell Robert we appreciate all his hard work
I will definitely be buying his styles. Cuz they are the best

They last two demo's are ready!! yey scroll up to the 1st post in the thread

wont be long now to release date

let us know also how to purchase ..
thanks

We (by we I mean Keron UK) are just waiting on the software which allows the audiodrums and .PAT files to be made ready for deplyment on the USB sticks (as a self installer .KSI file). The same software copy protects the styles too. Hopefully that should be in the next couple of days then its literally just packaging. If all goes well we are hoping to have them ready by the week ending 14th December.

They will be available internationally, at this point we are not sure wether it will be through the distributor network or direct from us. we are still discussing that with ketron in Italy. Will let you know as soon as we know.

It is looking unlikely that they will be a download though - its just asking for them to end up on a file sharing site!

Tonewheeldude is ready the usb sticks?
Thanks

We are just waiting on the blank USB sticks which will be arriving from Ketron Italy this week, otherwise we are good to go.

Tonewheeldude,

Isn't there a way to apply a powerful enough encryption so that it would be practically impossible for the styles to end up on a file sharing site? It would be both more efficient and faster to be able to make the purchase with a click of a button then to use it right on the spot. It's funny we live in the so called information age yet still need to practice the old methods of information transfer.

as I see in the first video of 6/8 demo.. there is audio drum kit ??? what maybe is a drum kit .ins ? look ad minute 00.26

Featuring completely NEW 80's power audio drum kit ??

what is it ???

Hi Leibniz. It would be ideal if we could have encrypted the files for download but at this stage the cost of development would make the styles too expensive. Ketron Italy have very kindly worked with us to make sure the styles are protected on the USB sticks...its the best we can do for now. But we will make sure everyone that wants the USB update will be able to get it easily and quickly.

Pastroccio, all of the new styles have their own live audio drums..so you have five new ones to play with

This is great news
Anxious to buy it
Thanks

I forgot to say - they are User Audio Drums (will install into the User Audio Drum Folder).

tonewhel, I understand, but when why in the video is describe "drum kit "? is wrong and we can understand that is a drum kit with this samples and not an audio loop

Hmm, I see now that it could be misunderstood. I will write something in the comments below the video. Probably should have written "Featuring completely new Audio recordings of a Genuine 80s Kit" or something like that.

Sorry.

Pardon my ignorance, but does that mean that the addon styles are locked to the USB stick and that it have to be connected to the kb to play?
I thought the styles would copy into Audya HD?

Cheers
GJ

ok thanks, but consider in future to make new drum kit .ins will be good idea, because we can't make new drum kit
(audio drum is fantastic, I have just order ajmasonic pack, but somethimes to have possibility for new drum kit for remix older styles with personal drum sound midi would be good)

No, you will first need to install the latest Operating System (OS5 which is included on the USB stick) then just select the file "00KTinstall" (also located on the usb stick) and the styles and audio drums will be automatically loaded onto your Audya into the USER STYLE/unplugged folder. From there you can move them into your own categories or leave where they are.

Tonewheel

OS 5?
When did that come out?

os 5! wow! Tonewheeldude explane please...

oops, not sure as I was meant to say anything! Still you will have it soon enough. The factory have been so helpful over the new styles I can't thank them enough. You will need to install OS5 before new styles can be played on your Audya, but I don't have a list of changes and due to an exhibition we have been arranging this last weekend (https://www.facebook.com/suzuki.harmonica?ref=hl) I have had little time to play since.

All i want for Christmas is OS5, whatever that update brings

Thank's a lot for a enlightening explanation. But will the stuff remain on the USB stick for later use if nessesary, i.e. if you for a reason or another swap keyboard?

Gunnar,

i think you can install again, at least i hope so cuz i will soon be getting the Audya 5, and now have the 2011 Pen on my Audya 4

The content always remains on the USB stick so you can re-install at a later date if required , but as with previous updates the software checks the Audya serial number so can only be used on one keyboard. That is how the copy protection works.

Fair enough to take care of business. And so is copy protecion, but as long as the styles and sounds are playable at other and/or coming Ketron models, there should be a way to move the stuff so you can use it if swap or upgrade.
I asume pure softwareupgrade can be downloaded free as usual, it's the styles & sound that are the copy protected stuff here?

GJ

I would expect Ketron to release it pretty soon on the main website.

i will look for the Audya OS5 under my X-Mas Tree

anyone know what are the MAJOR improvements?

oh nooo please tellme more about os5 else I cannot sleep!!

OS5, the Christmas Dream...

good one

ok, the photo is very very nice, but is a joke o really will be out ?

Its so close our fingers are on the button. Literally waiting for the blank USB drives to come in, then its all system go.

TWD, do you know major updates in OS 5?

full number updates (4>5) usually means lots of new stuff,
at least that's how it is with music software, iphones, etc

Honestly I don't know the answer leezone, I have not had the chance to spend much time with it and Ketron have not sent us a list of changes yet. I am hoping they will release it simultaneously on ketron.it so everyone has it regardless of the new styles.

I would love to see micro editing more than anything
Also update to allow more RAM, 1 to 2 Gb

Maybe well see the Chord Sequencer that some of us have talked about

I don't know, but Christmas is almost here

I posted this in another thread, but it needs to be posted here also:

I am deeply sorry I mentioned OS5, it was a slip (that I am normally careful to avoid) when I was keeping you updated about the progress of the the UK style update and gave no thought to it at the time.

As I mentioned I have no idea what it consists of and have had no information on changes or improvements either.

In a few days you will be able to try it for yourselves anyway, but I hate that I have built expectations falsely, it genuinely was not my intention as my thoughts were on the style pack. My sincerest apologies to you guys.

TWD

It's good you mentioned OS5
It's no secret it coming...

And besides its good so my fellow synthzoners WAKE UP.
And actually post

Everything is now in, the blank USB drives arrived from Ketron Italy and they have sent the final version of the required OS for us too. They have been so helpful!

What a long haul this has been! Sorry

Should be on the website Monday, will let you know though.

wow! what a nice thing to hear about. Any prices yet?

TWD

You get anything else from Italy besides these USB drives?

TWD

How much $?
Available when?

Anything else arrive from Italy?

TWD

You think we'll have these styles before X-Mas?
I'd love to use them for my New Year's Gig...

The website is finished will post a link tomorrow once its been approved.

Your website? USA. Or. Italy website?

Its a completely new site specifically for the UK style update program so hoping if the first style pack is received well we will be able to start work on the next one! There is a section for submitting a style (still needs finishing) a page with detailed descriptions of the styles, ordering, support and downloads (with instructions and other important downloads). I am quite pleased with how it is coming along.

I have tested the new OS and made sure the styles unpack on the various model Audya's - its just fine, the copy protection equipment is working well. So we are now good to go! As soon as the site is checked tomorrow I will post a link for you.

I forgot to say, the styles work out at just under £7.00 per styles (£34.99). which seems to be in line with the Midi styles offered by other companies. But with this update you get a total of 90 completely fresh Audio Drum loops to play with. The update takes around 20 minutes to install not including OS5.0a.

We have kept the cost as low as possible to help recover the expenses (which are pretty huge) and we won't make anything in the way of profit, but the important thing is to keep public interest in the Audya; and I believe styles is the way to do it. We figured its better to blow our advertising budget this way than run ad campaigns which seem to be throwing money away these days...at least we have something to show for it....and I am happy as Larry (whoever Larry is) because I have new styles on my Audya

Tone,

that is really amasing news.Price for pen drive with all styles is acceptable and cant weight to order.Hope for as who dont live in UK be available to...

here's my take...

i think at 7 pounds, just under $12 US, it's a bargain
so the entire 5 pack costs, under $60 US
This is a NO-BRAINER...for TOP NOTCH styles
It does not get any better

the 90 NEW Audio Drums ALONE are worth MUCH MORE!!!

i will DEFINITELY buy it,

BIG thanks to all involved, especially Robert
hope he is well so we can see a 2nd style pack soon

TWD excuse my ignorance, Can I know the price of the first usb sticks in € (Italian money)? thanks

about 43 Euros plus tax/shipping using google converter
which is more than "Acceptable" as Dusan said

in my opinion, it's almost free considering what you are getting
you'd be crazy not to buy this

please don't complain if it's a bit more to cover the actual USB Pen

You are right Leezone,
but more what I expect is new OS5.0a.Just hopping that update shell give as more usefoll things for better control Audya kayboard.Here I mean better Effect algoritems,micro style editing,chance to use INS voices in styles with transpose pasabilyty and more...
Hope Ketron listen to as once...

Dusan, what i want and need and should have been there since OS version 1, is save Intro to Registration.

PLEASE Ketron, is this too much to ask for?

Micro Editing like you said too, is a very welcome addition

but i have a feeling OS 5 won't bring too much as far as anything considered 'breakthrough'

someone define "micro-editing" please

Micro editing like being able to raise let's say the volume of that "D" note of the midi bass guitar on the 4th beat of measure 24

Or let's say make that note a 1/4 note instead of an 1/8 note

Or maybe Tweak the EQ of the midi snare drum perhaps add a bit of highs

Or add reverb to just the snare drum, not the entire drum kit

That sort of stuff

What is download page?
The style can be download after pagament?

TW I saw that the new os 5.0 is online.
is it the same included in usb sticks?
I can then wait and install the system directly from USB sticks?
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
PS. The new website is ready?

TWD,

ketron.it says:

"KETRON is pleased to announce the following exciting news:
- 192 Mb RAM as standard which allows loading more INS and MSP sounds and increase the sound potential of our instruments."

what do they mean 192mb standard?

the new Audyas now have 192mb instead of 64mb?
or they come with 64mb+128mb chip as standard?

128MB expansion chip now standard with equipment.

so this means we can load 6 SuperSolo Sounds instead of 2?

Hi all,

I'll ask one more time only. Is anyone willing to convert these style demos to MP3 format and host here for me to download. I have to listen before I buy.

Come on guys, I've uploaded many, many MP3s, both from myself & from AJ for you to listen to. Why not treturn the favor for a change.

Thank you for any response,

Henni

I'll add MP3 buttons to the website later. Can't you see the youtube videos Henni?

Hi TWD,

Have not tried. Those videos show nothing but sound & eat up my bandwidth.

The way I prefer to listen to demos, is to load onto my Audya & then listen through good quality earphones. I've got every available demo I could find on the Audya there. Some I've converted myself. Found many good downloadable MP3s over at the Ketron USA site.

Thank you for your kindness my friend. I'll most probably place my order soon.

Henni

Hi Henni,

here we are

All files in 192kBit stereo, no mp3-tags added

Next 2 files :

Next 2 files :

Next 2 files :

Last 2 files :

Hi Snoopy,

Thank you so much for your kindness my friend!

Kind regards,

Henni

Thank you Snoopy, I thought there would be time to do it myself today but it was all hands to the pump getting the orders out before the holiday!

I will include MP3 on the website soon though. Its a good point about bandwidth, I forget that some still have a limit.

TWD, if we order from that uk website
does the order ship from uk, or ships from you?

The UK, which is where I am ...around 60 miles north of London to be exact.

oh, i thought you were in NY for some reason

so if i want to buy, who do i buy from? i'm in New Yor/New Jersey

do i go through my dealer here in the US?
i see at checkout , the $$ is in pounds

ooh no. My drive over to the office takes around 50 minutes, half of it in the town, the other half driving through villages, a forests and fields. When I look out of the office window I see the great English countryside; fields, trees, a lake, swans and other birds and sometimes pretty Maids and Peasants (oops a freudian slip). Actually one time there really was a French Maid standing at the village bus stop....I couldn't decide if she was dressed that way from the night before or if someone had read my letter to Santa.

Impressive as the NY Skyline is, I wouldn't swap it for the above

TWD,

how do i purchase?
i'm in NY

maybe clarify this on website for us here in the USA

Go to the order page, there are only four options:
update with UK postage
update with European postage
update with International postage
and update with no postage

...If your in the USA you can pick the International Option.

awesome

i will purchase tonight or tomorrow morning
how long to get to me?
before the New Year hopefully?

New York, zip code 10018

the guy in the post office said it takes 5 to 7 days so sooner the better

Hi Darren

Please convey to Robert my deepest appreciation for a superb job!
A big thanks to u as well for doing and organizing all this for us!

Just placed my order for the bundle.

Thanks
David