Diki:

I have a Tyros 3 and a Motif XF and have the same problem. I create a performance with multiple variations on the Motif and then select a Style on the T3 with several channels muted. This gives me a lot of flexibility. However as you noted when I change variations I have to quickly hit buttons on both keyboards and sometimes, more than I like, the two are out of sync by a beat or two. So even with two Yamaha boards this is a problem. Not sure if would be a problem with two Arranger keyboards of the same manufacture but that is less likely scenario in any case.

I understand about your simple tip... in fact, to most of those decently fluent in MIDI it is obvious.

I believe it it YOU that is missing the point. Stop thinking in such simple terms, and allow yourself to imagine larger!

I love my KMA despite the shortcomings. John's Musical,Resources helped improve sounds and styles ... BIG time!
My big fingers adjusted fine to the keys.
The sounds are superb!
Nevertheless I have paid in full for a brand new Korg KROSS . I will have the first KROSS in Toronto, Canada. Me now waiting. Would NEVER sell my KMA.
But I have a pristine MINT Roland E-60 just became unnecessary. Thanks.

Just wondering...
The styles from KMA, are they derived from any particular Korg model?
Regards
Ky

The factory styles would be exactly the the same as the Korg Pa50sd

the factory styles are indeed the same as the PA50, but in my different sets of Resources for the KMA I have also replaced many of the factory styles.( only Korg allows you to do so).And of course in addition there are many more styles in my sets.

Thank you David for your warm comments on the use of your KMA in conjuction with my Resources. With Deane and Bernie you are among the hardcore users of the KMA and my Resources.And good luck with your new Korg acquisition !!

Bearing in mind the name of this thread I am looking forward to hear and see comments from those of you who have actually managed to intertwine their Yamaha ( or other arranger) with the KMA.

regards,
John

Thank you MM and John...

my pleasure.

See new thread for a practical demonstration. Hope some of you will follow suit !!

http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/371791#Post371791

regards,
John

Good job, John. Very well presented.

I am having a good time getting my duo of the S910 and Korg Micro ready for performance. While the operation is simple enough, I have made some discoveries. First, keep the synchro button off on both machines. This is a no brainer, but many of my registrations include "Synchro Start", and,of course, both arrangers fired up at once.

My solution was to make three registrations on the Yamaha, with 8 programs each, with accomp off. This way, when I want to play the Korg, I chose the appropriate reg on the S910. This gives me 8 choices of sounds on the bottom, and 4 OTS on top. Conversely, when I am playing the 910, I merely hit a registration on the bottom.

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