Hammered action that is.

http://kellysmusicandcomputers.com/ketron-sd90

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Stage3HP76--nord-stage-3-hp76-stage-keyboard

Hi guitpic1,

You may get a better price for Ketron SD90 from Frank at 203.876.1133 http://www.audioworksct.com/

Thanks,
Paul

Ditto

Great combo... tough i would go for the 88 key version..
the 88 keyversion has got a TP40 keybed, which is much more hammer action/piano feel, the 76 key version has a TP100 which is more like a trade off between semi weighted keys and hammer action..

IF you just want to use the arranger as external device and no other modules nor a laptop with VST's... the Nord stage is excellent..
you can set up external channel A for left hand and channel B for right hand and never look back.. this way the SD40 feels like the perfect part of the nord..

In my case, i would go for the Kronos or even better a montage (or even a modx8).. because i also want to controll other modules and VST's with it at the same time i use the SD90... and they are just better suited for that as they have 16 channels for assigning anything you want to it..


Nevertheless i love the idea behind this..

Or you can buy at AJ or Kurt(IMMusic), who actually spend a lot of time supporting people trough Youtube video's onhere..

Hi guitpic1,

I have it so (nord + ketron) and I'm happy

When I need piano or newest synth sounds - sound is best on Nord Stage ...
When I need live background - best is Audya at all.

BTW: I thing Audya is still flagship of Ketron products and for my gigs better than SD7/9 (I own and try SD7 too). Why?

- first has SAMPLER (I know only in mono wave, but very usefull, for precision synth/sampled waves I'v use Nord)
- Audya has on AUDIO DRUMS track equalizer! Very usefull for some adjustment Kicks, cymbals etc ... adjustable separately for any styles ...)
- amazing and a lot ROCK styles! More rock styles than SD7/9 ...
- more LIVE GUITARS and AUDIO DRUMS! Creating acurate song styles ...
- 4 band parametric equalizer on MASTER OUT (SD7 only 2 band)
- separate OUT3/4
- Audya has integrated Power unit! + a lot space inner, so I build in all AC adapters for powering all gear I use (tablet, tc-helicon, ui mixer, transmiters ...) so I have only one AC plug - quick setup

I know Audya has a little old synth sounds, so all new modern sounds (lead) I can make on Nord Stage. You can find many modern programs/samples for today music songs on https://www.norduserforum.com/nord-stage...3fa6a5706cf93f3 like original!

So I'm now lucky with this setup and modern sound

Nice Rig combination, very versatile for live play on stage...the Ketron Audya I agree is a classic TOTL arranger that can do so much.
.....Love the JBL Eon One speakers too!...
I have two units myself as do a few others here on SZ great sound.

good luck

Good assessment
I have the Audya 76 and agree with you, and I will never sell it,like I did the G70 and KN7000. These are classic TOTL boards never to be seen again.
Bernie

Are there plans to discontinue support and production of Audya series? Same for sd2 and sd5?

No one spends more time supporting ALL brands of keyboards that he sells than Frank. He is very experienced and understands everything about everything he sells.

And if I may add... Frank is a professional gigging keyboard player himself and certainly knows his stuff!!!
A truly honest dealer that goes way beyond the bar to satisfy his customers like no other HIGHLY RECOMMENDED is every way!!

http://audioworksct.com/

Might be true...

But on this forum i see a huge input from AJ and Kurt where it comes to Ketron..
They are also resellers..
And where Frank will probably support buyers just as good.
I think AJ and Kurt deserve more the playing seccond fiddle behind Frank..


How do you think it feels to them when everyone screems “buy at Frank” when they are trying so hard to serve the Ketron community as a whole?

I think they deserve just as much buyers attention as Frank..
This has nothing to do with Frank lacking..
But more about AJ and Kurt trying hard to support the brand online..

For all other brands i would advise every US buyer to contact Frank
But where it comes to Ketron, AJ and Kurt deserve the same attention


Just saying...

I don't know for Kurt but surely true for AJ .. even with foreign users like me!

Maybe I have misunderstood roles here, but thought AJ was the distributor and selling his software enhancements, while Frank and Kurt were re-sellers.

In my vision, i could be wrong, AJ is both distributor as well as re-seller..

I remember AJ actually having a shop on the website
However, at the moment its not..

I found this info on the website


Which indicates i was wrong...

But then this still leaves Kurt as a very prommissing dealer
Answering all these questions and investing huge amounts of time
And working closely together with AJ

For me what i have seen from his efforts is very very prommising.

If I can get the $$$ together, I’ve found both AJ and Frank to be very helpful. I have not visited with Curt.

Good comments from everybody. Having bought both the Genos and Casio 560 this year, my dream combo will have to remain just that for a while....a dream combo.

One comment on an 88 key arranger, which I do sort of have in the 560....

Since I play chords(when in arranger mode) with my left hand, there are 9 white keys in the lower register that I never use. My split point is usually the B1 or D3 Key one octave below middle C.

I’m not seeing how 88 Keys benefit in arranger mode?

Many thanks for the kind words and support guys! Let me add that AJ is the US distributor while Frank, myself and others are Ketron dealers. I'm sure all would be happy to assist you. We just happen to have a couple of SD40's and an SD90 in-stock looking for new home(s). If that's not what you are looking for, we can order any Ketron product you are interested in. While we are U.S. based, we are willing to support our international friends although I'll admit we might need to do a little homework on international shipping, etc.

If you are in the market for a new Ketron product, hit us up, and we will do our best to get you the best deal.