Another G70 tip.

The G70 can not save edited tones or favorite tones... or does it?

The answer is YES!!.

This is a work around, although I think Roland intended users would use it.

You can edit any sound on the G70 (basic edits, not as deep as EA7) .

After editing write them as a user program. You just wrote a user tone.

Rename the user program so it describes your user tone.

Save as a user program (you do not have to save in the User Program
set list.. Save in the User program memory (limited to the size of memory source).

When naming the user tone use a prefix (Maybe a "-" to show it is a user tone).
This way you could do a search and all the "-" tone names will be shown instantly.

You could also use set list (144) if you want and save as a set list to reload
(in seconds).

Now prepare the "hold" to allow only the tone when you select a user program
This will only function when the HOLD light is on (easy activation).

So now you have edited User Tones and Favorite tones.

BTW: the edited sounds include all 6 realtime sounds (you select the part
you want to play .. 1 or all 6). Use layered or splits.

Fran great tips...

btw how many besides you & Rico actually
own and play a Roland G70 at this time?

Don't know that question, but I will drive to Fran's place and get schooled if I ever get a Roland arranger (which may be soon).

….. and my treat at one of those restaurants that you all brag about

Zuki...I guess the new KORG Pa4x didn't meet your standards?

and your going for Dave's EA7 now?

Wait, WHAT?

I don't know how useful that info is as there are very few G70 users but good for sharing any info, especially from an expert. I can edit tones within Preformances on the BK9 so no big deal for me. Still can't figure why adding an effect to a Supernatural Tone will work in one Preformance an not another, but I can live with it.
As things are now I probably will stay with my BK9's for as long as Fran jas stayed with his G70. Looks like I have a line on a mint BK7M too so I'm a Roland BK guy for the long run.

Can anyone suggest a simple (very simple as all controlling will be done on the BK7M ) controller for the BK7M ???

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KeyStatn3-61--m-audio-keystation-61-mk3-keyboard-controller

comes in a 49 key also. Basic, small footprint.

Thanks Dave. I looked a t a few online and don't know anything about them. Why this one if I may ask ?

Getting off-topic. If you're gonna keep the BK-module close to you, the basic Keystation will get the job done. If you expect to control some of the functions remotely, you'll need something with buttons and sliders. I remember when it first came out some folks had good experiences with Roland's own A-800 Pro. You might have to download the manual for the controller and make sure it can send the MIDI messages for the functions you want to control. My $.02.