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#392479 - 08/31/14 01:54 AM
Re: Have Arranger KBs died out ?
[Re: Dnj]
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Auto arranger is a fantastic tool to make music, and I'm lucky to have them all in my studio.
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#392486 - 08/31/14 07:34 AM
Re: Have Arranger KBs died out ?
[Re: Dnj]
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I still use mine to "gig" (sorry Dave!)and the majority of my clients that use them on stage still use them. I'm not really sure how the new buyers are going with arrangers, although I've done several private tutorials with guitar players/vocalists that are using the new S950 and S750 solely as a midi file player on stage.
I also still get the occasional call or email from keyboard players (mainly piano players) with questions concerning how I went about integrating the arranger into a solo instrumental act (for restaurants etc.) but I can't really comment on the actual sales going to pro players as I am not with the company anymore and rarely go to music stores.
I suspect it has leveled off a bit.
It certainly will be interesting to see what the "big two" (Yamaha and Korg) will add to their upper end arranger line in the way of features to entice present owners to trade up to a new model.
So far, at least in my case, I haven't seen anything strong enough to make me want to upgrade. I suppose, since we can't predict the future, we will have to wait and see what these companies come up with in the future and how that will influence the pro player.
Ian
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#392489 - 08/31/14 08:19 AM
Re: Have Arranger KBs died out ?
[Re: Dnj]
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Actually, I made quite a bit of money doing restaurant gigs...usually substantially more than solo vocalist/arranger players in my area...plus, I didn't have to deal with drunks and over enthusiastic (ignorant/loud/bossy) patrons.
I like the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant and the freedom to play pretty much whatever I want (usually stuff I already love to play) and the much easier to take lower volume level.
I've done several duo dance gigs (guitar-vocalist or vocalist only) with fairly large audiences (600-800 people), and although it was okay, it isn't for me as a steady diet. I much prefer being in the background yet still sharing my music with others. In fact, I just turned down a duo gig with an expected relatively large audience (400-500 people) as I just prefer quieter settings.
I also do quite well with studio work and making demo tunes for upcoming artists...and 99% is done with just the Tyros4 so my overhead is very low. I have a terrific Electro-Voice RE-15 vintage mic that vocalists just love to use...it's warm with lots of character and the sound is nicely detailed.
To each his own, I suppose. A few of my arranger clients play to large dance crowds but I can take or leave such gigs...I feel lucky to be retired and not need to play solely for the money...I can pick the jobs I know I will like.
Ian
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