Six-string-man

+1 for the Keystep, it"s far and away the best of a not-very-good bunch. I can just about get by with the Reface. My solution is the IK Multimedia Keys Pro 37. You get full size keys, and it"s still fairly portable. The only downside is that it"s very basic, no pads or faders. I tend to use it with an iPad.

Really sad. I only knew of him from here, but he seemed to be one of the good guys. Not enough innovators in this world. RIP.

I love my Arturia Keystep midi controller, I use it for iOS control, or with a Digitone and SE-02, but would like something with full size keys and four octaves. Please Arturia, give us the KEYSTEP PRO. It would sell like hot cakes!

I assume we"re talking pints here? When I was in my twenties, 6-8 pints would have been normal for a Friday or Saturday night. Now, at 67, five pints and I would be on the floor. It may not be excessive for you though, everyone is different. As long as it doesn"t affect the performance/make you obnoxious with band mates or customers, I would say go for it. Can"t comment on the drugs, I could only afford either them or drink, and I chose drink!

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Jim, I wouldnt mind 20-25% off street, Im talking about people offering 25% of shop price, ie 75% off street! And feel free to rant, if more people did it, maybe things would improve. Ive got to the stage now where I rarely offer anything for sale, if I see an ad from someone wanting something specific, and I happen to have it, I may contact them, but they are usually offering about 50% of what I would accept, so I have £££thousands sitting, that someone could use if only they were willing to give me a fair price. Such is life.

Aidan, firstly, dont get me started on Brexit, Id get banned from here so fast that it would make my head spin. Secondly, you are a lot more sanguine about things than I am. The current rip-you-off money for nothing cheating scamming culture we seem to have spawned in recent years makes my blood boil. Decent people seem to decline every year, and are being replaced with chavs and b*****ds. Anyway, apart from that, its good to hear from you again. Stay well, regards, Frank.

Aidan, I agree 100%, and its not just keyboards. Five years ago, you could place an ad with stuff for sale, set a reasonable price, and people would buy. These days, you get want ads telling you how much people are going to pay, and the prices are pitiful, 25% of list price in some cases. I saw an ad yesterday in my local press, wanted, good amplifier for £50. These people are living in a dream world, they want stuff for nothing. I have an absolutely mint Les Paul standard, worth £1300 of anyones money, and I got some troll slagging me off because I wouldnt let him have it for £800! I am putting my SK1 on eBay tomorrow, had it on Reverb for three months, not even a smidgen of interest. I have at least a dozen guitar pedals, a banjo, a 12 string, a two manual original Crumar Mojo and a HK Lucas Nano 300 all in mint condition, sitting in my spare room, and they will stay there until someone offers me a reasonable price. I dont want a fortune, just whats fair. The bottom has dropped right out of the market for used music gear, at least in the UK. (Rant over)

Agreed, Sound Canvas is not AUv3. But, it works in Cubasis through Audiobus, and that"s how I use it.

Mmmm I bought this a few days ago. IMHO, its OK, but inferior to Roland Sound Canvas £19.99.

I've played it side by side with the 500. A much rounder sound. Dialed in the midrange just to my liking in 20 sec (different on each channel since I send organ through Vent to one channel and pianos to the other). I am assuming (and hoping) that you are saying that the 612 S has the rounder sound? Does the 612 S have the rear ports to help spread the sound around, which are unfortunately missing on the 408S? Cheers.

In an interview a few years ago, Billy Joel himself said Elton John can kick my ass on piano any day of the week or words to that effect.

Cream. End of discussion!

Actually, my doc is bald! Maybe previous patients did the same as me

Its not like I did it intentionally, or for a joke, just lack of forethought. I was pleased at losing the weight, and medical professionals are always telling us (us being the overweight) to use a few pounds. If it had have been my GP, Im sure he would have been pleased, I just didnt put two and two together quickly enough.

Things I learned today: How to freak your Doctor out. When you go in for your Doctors appointment, he asks how you are, and you proudly tell him that youve lost 10 kg (22 lbs) in the last eight weeks. Its not until his eyes widen in horror, and your better half hastily chips in On purpose, on purpose........ that you remember that youre talking to your Oncologist. Ho hum.

[quote Sometimes I wonder though how soon proper use of apostrophes will go the way of the white rhino. I think that in most places were well past that stage unfortunately.

I found this of interest, and have been checking this pedal out. Unfortunately, while there is loads online about using it with bass guitars (duh!), I cant find anything about using it with a keyboard. Is it a realistic proposition to use it with a keyboard playing left hand bass, or is it strictly a bass guitar kind of thing?

Im dealing in £ sterling, but yes. However, individually, the 3 waves apps (L1, Q10 and Audiotrack) are still £7.99 each. Makes £9.99 for the three quite a bargain. Certainly better than paying £20!

I have been using GarageBand while waiting for the Cubasis sale. Tried Auria Pro, but found it to be unintuitive.

Cubasis 2 for iOS on 50% off sale starting today. Curiously, the in app purchase 3 part waves bundle is also on sale, but the individual parts are not. I just got the whole enchilada for pennies under £45, as against nearly £90 if I had bought it yesterday. I LOVE APP SALES!!!!!! Now just waiting for Roland Sound Canvas, SynthMaster 1, Cyclop and Step Poly Arp Unit to go on sale, and I will be a happy teddy bear. Weirdly, (being from the UK), I have become an expert in US holidays, because thats when most of the sales are on. Roll on Memorial Day!

Learn how different amplification systems work with YOUR gear and also with each different piece that you own. Choosing the RIGHT AMP is JUST as crucial as choosing the right keyboards. ^^^ THIS

Not to worry- they're easily replaceable. MF-104Z Wow! Sorry, but that is really STUPID money, I doubt if it will sell. Over £1500 for a "z" model? Two months ago, I paid £750 on Ebay for a boxed mint MF 104 M.

Had mine for over a year. Took a while to get used to the smaller keys, but absolutely no problems otherwise.

Two questions, if anyone is in the know. First, is the drums tempo adjustable on the fly while playing? Second, has anyone bought the official soft case for the MODX, and if so, is it good gear, or just a piece of tat? Thanks in advance.