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#399523 - 02/14/15 02:35 AM Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future?
Bachus Senior Member Registered: 03/02/06 Posts: 7143	_________________________ Yamaha Genos, Roland Jupiter 80, Ipad pro. http://keyszone.boards.net
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#399524 - 02/14/15 04:29 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	Who makes this Helios thingy... Hamzer? Seriously, it sounds okay-ish, but certainly nothing to threaten a Korg PA3 or Tyros4/5 (or even a Casio WK), in my opinion, of course. The only thing that might be visually impressive to some would be the rather large touch screen, but, since I'm not a fan of them, I'm left with judging on what I'm hearing, and I'm not overly impressed. It sounds a lot like the entry level Lowrey (the Fanfare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55-AqtIX454 ), which I suppose, altogether, is not a bad thing. Ian _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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#399525 - 02/14/15 05:27 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: ianmcnll]
Bachus Senior Member Registered: 03/02/06 Posts: 7143	Originally Posted By: ianmcnll Who makes this Helios thingy... Hamzer? Seriously, it sounds okay-ish, but certainly nothing to threaten a Korg PA3 or Tyros4/5 (or even a Casio WK), in my opinion, of course. The only thing that might be visually impressive to some would be the rather large touch screen, but, since I'm not a fan of them, I'm left with judging on what I'm hearing, and I'm not overly impressed. It sounds a lot like the entry level Lowrey (the Fanfare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55-AqtIX454 ), which I suppose, altogether, is not a bad thing. Ian . Its home build Ian, its Varranger with an SD1000 and some VSTs, its not a commercial product, Claes who build it used to play a Wersi Abacus, thats still visible i. The room during the movie... The future means people creating their own interface and choosing their own sounds as part of their arrangers... These are organ players that obviously love fat organ sounds.. In the end its remarkably how they created the interface supporting all the buttons, knobs and sliders.. _________________________ Yamaha Genos, Roland Jupiter 80, Ipad pro. http://keyszone.boards.net
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#399526 - 02/14/15 05:36 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	I understand, Bachus...I was just poking a bit of fun. I suppose it's a good way to put those hoary old Wersi instruments back to work, rather than scrapping them. Ian _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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#399527 - 02/14/15 06:19 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	The sound is just part of the problem, that said the BIG picture is that Arranger KB companies should take heed that people are not satisfied with what is already available and WANT MORE features to suit their needs as in this demo,........I hope in the future we go forward Not backwards.... Thanx for the demo..
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#399528 - 02/14/15 06:48 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	Personally, I'd be able to do any type gig just fine with a PSR-S910...an S950 would almost be overkill...both certainly have everything a "player" would want...perhaps a SMF user may want a few changes, but I'm also aware that workarounds have been found. As someone here used to say on their signature..."it's not the keyboard...it's the keyboardist." Then again, having the awesome Tyros4 on my keyboard stand is pure unadulterated pleasure! Ian _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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#399530 - 02/14/15 07:35 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
abacus Senior Member Registered: 07/21/05 Posts: 5396 Loc: English Riviera, UK	That�s going back a few years, (It�s one of the very early versions of vArranger with limited style and sound support) and nothing to write home about. (Most sounds were basic GM with no effects added) It would be interesting to see if it�s still in use or they have gone back to a manufactured instrument. While the touch screen is large it is still way too small to allow vArranger to be used with a touch interface, as it needs to be much larger so that you do not accidently activate things you don�t want to. (Perhaps in the future the interface can be adapted for use on a typical screen that is fitted to a keyboard/Organ) Bill _________________________ English Riviera: Live entertainment, Real Ale, Great Scenery, Great Beaches, why would anyone want to live anywhere else (I�m definitely staying put).
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#399537 - 02/14/15 10:00 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: abacus]
Bachus Senior Member Registered: 03/02/06 Posts: 7143	Originally Posted By: abacus That�s going back a few years, (It�s one of the very early versions of vArranger with limited style and sound support) and nothing to write home about. (Most sounds were basic GM with no effects added) It would be interesting to see if it�s still in use or they have gone back to a manufactured instrument. While the touch screen is large it is still way too small to allow vArranger to be used with a touch interface, as it needs to be much larger so that you do not accidently activate things you don�t want to. (Perhaps in the future the interface can be adapted for use on a typical screen that is fitted to a keyboard/Organ) Bill Bill, i have a 27" touchscreen, which is about the size i would advise someone that wants a full touchinterface... But i would love to see someone integrating a 29" 21:9 monitor... They are 30 cm high and 70cm wide and would make a perfect bas of any softarranger... I was aware of the age of the video, i tought we all know how good Varranger can sound these days, so i asumed everyone could keep their comments on the interface... Edited by Bachus (02/14/15 10:02 AM) _________________________ Yamaha Genos, Roland Jupiter 80, Ipad pro. http://keyszone.boards.net
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#399538 - 02/14/15 10:26 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: Bachus]
ianmcnll Senior Member Registered: 07/27/05 Posts: 10606 Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada	Never assume anything... With his request approved, the Bulletin newspaper photographer quickly used his mobile phone and called the Townsville airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hangar. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, "Let's go!" The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind, and took off. Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, "Fly over Mount Stuartvand make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides." "Why?"asked the pilot. "Because I'm a photographer for the Bulletin" he responded, "and I need to get some close-up shots." The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, then he stammered, "So, what you're telling me is, you're not my flight instructor?" _________________________ Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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#399542 - 02/14/15 11:39 AM Re: Helios VA1000 .... the arranger of the future? [Re: ianmcnll]
Bachus Senior Member Registered: 03/02/06 Posts: 7143	Originally Posted By: ianmcnll Never assume anything... With his request approved, the Bulletin newspaper photographer quickly used his mobile phone and called the Townsville airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hangar. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, "Let's go!" The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind, and took off. Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, "Fly over Mount Stuartvand make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides." "Why?"asked the pilot. "Because I'm a photographer for the Bulletin" he responded, "and I need to get some close-up shots." The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, then he stammered, "So, what you're telling me is, you're not my flight instructor?" I know Ian, my lifes motto is, Assumption is the mother of all frackups.. And yet we all still asume to much.. _________________________ Yamaha Genos, Roland Jupiter 80, Ipad pro. http://keyszone.boards.net
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