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anibeasts
Total Posts: 2
Joined 03-21-2014 status: Newcomer |
I have a hard time deciding what to choose. I like the idea of having an arranger keyboard like the PA600 (currently have PSR-630) for the purpose that you can play backing patterns based on chords and switch between them on the fly or extend the sections as necessary during live performances. But I like the Motif XS for its large collection of sounds.
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Stephen Kay
Total Posts: 169
Joined 01-13-2011 status: Pro |
The Motif XS is a fantastic board - I like it a lot. One thing you should check into, if you like arranger type functionality, is the KARMA Motif Software. It does require using a computer, but it gives the Motif XS a lot of arranger-type functionality that isn’t built-in. It’s specifically designed for that. That way you can have a true workstation, but still have some of those arranger-type functions when you want them. Just another option for you to consider. Best of luck! |
anibeasts
Total Posts: 2
Joined 03-21-2014 status: Newcomer |
Thanks Stephen.
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Stephen Kay
Total Posts: 169
Joined 01-13-2011 status: Pro |
Yes, you can program “arpeggios” (we call them GEs or Generated Effects), and it is possible to program up something that resembles a certain tune. But I will not lie and tell you that it’s easy. It takes some time. But programming a Korg PA “style” or a Tyros “style” for that matter, is also a lot of work. I know, I’ve done styles before for early Korg arrangers. I guess the benefit with dedicated arrangers is they come with a lot of styles that do a lot of popular tunes. We don’t try to emulate popular tunes so much as provide “general styles” that can be morphed into a lot of different directions. But it’s another option.... |