No more new Technics keyboards ? Good and bad --- Sad but nice.
The bad part is e have lost the excitement of getting something new, a new toy. The good side, I am falling in love with my KN7000 again. Yes there is always more to learn about this keyboard, but for now I am enjoying it?s fantastic sounds. When I play the song ?I can?t get started?, I play a trumpet intro with no rhythm, then add the full background (Band)--- heads turn na d people smile because the keyboard has one of the best trumpet sounds I have heard. I can?t get started is a great song and the Kn7 does it justice. The same for the KN6500 and KN6000.

Yes, Technics was ahead of the times, it is not just a keeper, in it?s category it has no competition. And yes, I did see the new version of King Kong and I still feel the original was a lot better.---It was one of my favorites.
And so it is with my KN 7000.

I wish everyone the best in this coming New Year. My peace and contentment fill the coming days, John C.


My thought for 2006 is to meet with Kn players, starting with the Jam in Florida.

Well Heather,
Things aren’t that bad regarding the appreciation of Technics. I recently purchased a Yamaha PSR 3000. NOT in the pursuit of new buttons to push, but to give me a light board to drag around and save wear and tear on my beloved KN7000. While the Yamaha fits the bill in the weight department, the voices are so cheesy as compared to the 7K that I’ve spent days editing the sounds in an attempt to come close to the Technics. So you see my true love is now acting as a guide to keep the the Yamaha from being such an assault on ones musical senses.
Happy NEW YEAR.
Frank

posted by Frank Bez:
I recently purchased a Yamaha PSR 3000. NOT in the pursuit of new buttons to push, but to give me a light board to drag around and save wear and tear on my beloved KN7000. While the Yamaha fits the bill in the weight department, the voices are so cheesy as compared to the 7K

Frank, I purchased and sold a Psr 2100, a PSR 3000, a Tyros 1 and because I doubted myself I purchased and sold a second Tyros 1. I also was looking for a second lighter keyboard but I could not live with the instrument sounds.
Yamaha big move this year is in their instrument sounds -- It was needed.

John C.

posted by Frank Bez:
I recently purchased a Yamaha PSR 3000. NOT in the pursuit of new buttons to push, but to give me a light board to drag around and save wear and tear on my beloved KN7000. While the Yamaha fits the bill in the weight department, the voices are so cheesy as compared to the 7K

Frank, I purchased and sold a Psr 2100, a PSR 3000, a Tyros 1 and because I doubted myself I purchased and sold a second Tyros 1. I also was looking for a second lighter keyboard but I could not live with the instrument sounds.
Yamaha big move this year is in their instrument sounds -- It was needed.

John C.

Hi Everyone,

Like you all, I think the KN7 is the KING of the keyboards and so when a friend was selling his in order to purchase the Tyros 2, I quickly bought it off him, so now I have two KN7s - am I greedy or what?

To add to my pleasure I am in to recording my own CDs via a stand alone CD Recorder. However a friend, (whom I got to know through this Forum) suggested I try using the PC as he finds it quicker and more reliable and I'm very pleased to say "Father Christmas, brought me the 'Nero 7 Premium' (all bells & whistles) CD software to do just that, so my two KN7s and my PC are going to be very busy in the coming weeks. I just hope I can cope with the learning curve but if I need help, I'm sure I can get it from this site.

"Happy New Year to you all"

Aud (U.K.)

Hi ,
tis rather sad that there's no new Technics this year. Unfortunately I sold mine well over a year ago, and regretting it.

This xmas I opted for the Ketron SD1+.
It's stylemaking functions are nowhere near as good as on the kn7, but I'l manage to work around it with EMC styleworks program which will allow me to edit them.
I found another interesting program from EMC , called Style Factory. This program lets you build up a phrase database & replace phrases within a style, to create new styles.
I suppose creating new styles is always an option for the Technics owners.

Happy New Year to Everyone
best wishes
Rikki


[QUOTE]Originally posted by shcox:
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Well all this talk about the end of Technics and not having a Kn8 to look forward to made me sad. No more new buttons, new styles,or new sounds.

I solved it!!!! I have gone over to Yamaha ---
I bought a Psr293 for $199 it is a fun machine, after a half hour I run to my KN7, but it does solve the desire for new buttons, styles and sounds. Even at this price range I find there is a slight learning curve and enjoyment.
I can play with this Yamaha till I'm bored and then sell it for $95. Not bad, I wonder what else is around. I saw a keyboard for $595, full 88 keys, all the bells and whistles, a wood stand and chair---and--A mic impute with a volume control.
I guess I am saying I can still have my fun playing with new stuff while I continue to embrace my KN 7000.
John C.


[This message has been edited by bruno123 (edited 01-01-2006).]

Wow, I almost forgot;

I wish you all a healthy New Year filled with lots of music, contentment and smiles.

John C.

I know what you mean. I bought the PSR3000 about a year ago. Mostly because it's lightweight so I could carry it the few times I take my Keyboard out. This year I bought a Casio WK3000, I think it was $399, can't remember. It's fun and satisfies the urge for something new...just as you said. Of course nothing compares to the beautiful sounds of my 7000!

Happy New Year and Happy playing.

Marilyn

Hi John,
Ketron has an interesting bit of gear called a Midijay module http://www.ketron.it/demos/index.asp?idProdotto=22
designed with the performer in mind ( for performers that use midi files , wav files , mp3's and arranger keyboards etc etc). Nearly bought one instead of the SD1.


Unfortunately a bit more expensive than your new PSR293.


Amazing what you can do with the inexpensive keyboards. I had a DGX305 for about a year or so. Filled a gap for a while. Best part is you don't lose much when you resell.

Happy New Year

best wishes
Rikki