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There"s only one forum member I know of that has shared he owns the J7.
He"s not a frequent poster, but you might reach out to him - I need to dig to remember the name.
https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2841193/Dexibell_Combo_J7
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I doubt that Kurz can match the price of the MODX. The question will be, do you need all the features of the PC4 to do what you need for your performances, and are you willing to pay for it. I expect it will be less than the Forte, Montage, Kronos - but how much less? On introduction the PC3K8 listed for $4100 with a street price around $3500.
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AM radio wasn"t the destination or even main delivery system. It was 45s and LPs. In the early days, disc jockeys were just playing the records. The radio broadcasting equipment altered the signal significantly. And just like today, the typical fan heard only the main ideas of a song - the lyric and the tune. Only audiophiles and musicians obsess over high quality audio.
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It"s a mix that carries on a cell phone"s speaker(s) and ear buds.
Which is how it"s delivered to 99.9% of her fans.
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Good luck to us all with regard to teeth prior to the holiday shopping season and the 4th quarter.
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I haven"t found a PX-Sxxx in the shop yet. Some say the short key length makes it a bit dead close to the back of the keys - like the FA-06 (although I am sure not as horrendous). Will keep trying to get my hands on one.
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Yeah, I found him too. One of his videos is where I found out that you have to change one of the ASIO4ALL settings away from what is essentially a 5.1 multimedia implementation by default, to simple 2 channel stereo, that was valuable. But I have to say, I find his videos annoying! They could easily be half the length and not lose any important content. The funny thing is, you can see he edits it... he just doesn't edit it nearly enough for my taste. Too much rambling. Though part of it is also that he's so DAW focussed, which is not my application at all. But yeah, I did get some useful info there.
I agree about the videos they are hard to watch. (though not as annoying as trying to watch an informational YouTube video and the contributor put an annoying music track behind it you have to mute) I have no trouble with a Surface Pro 4 with a non-powered hub with a controller and the Focusrite USB sound card. It's actually the hub sold at Walmart (store not online) (after a USB3, and powered hub, did not work well)
The most trouble I had was with Pianoteq I wrote before about and had no solution (except not use Pianoteq with the SP4) until I lucked on to a post after researching it for quite a while with no solution. The fix was not on the Molten site AND a serious issue. Pianoteq Pro would crack, pop, CPU-error and ran terrible. The solution was to go into the Device Manager and disable the battery tracking percentage. Worked like a charm and I was able to use the Surface Pro with Pianoteq after reading the person's solution I stumbled on. The Windows 10 updates will, I believe, fix this sometime. I did notify Pianoteq tech support of the fix. When done you can turn on the battery meter anytime and it charges fine without it on. The SP4 is awesome. Mine runs any Piano sample set, full size, effortlessly. I have a few in there including Hammersmith. Ivory, Garritan etc. My SP4 is an i7 with 16G of Ram (though my previous i5 ran them fine too) with 512GB. I suspect it would run the Vienna sample set too if I made some space.
Meanwhile, Apple continues, infinitum, to make a high-end tablet with a phone operating system. (This is Cook's 'Apple', imo - we would see different products if Jobs was still around. Now they will delay 5G on the phones for 2019 and the touch-bar thing instead of a touch-screen is ridiculous as Apple falls behind)
KUDOS! Microsoft for the SP4 and later models
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Side Note:
And yet there are so many developers that have brought every feature you can think of to the iOS platform despite the mobile OS. And eventually having some things put into the OS - including support for AU3. Most recently they have decided to break off with an iPad OS - which will have functions not meant for the phones. And the horsepower on the most recent iPad Pro is impressive - if not still skimpy on RAM. Although this model is too expensive for my needs, personally.
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Very different features, these arrangers and 'gigging' boards. You can get a lot of the sounds on both models these days, but the extensive styles really much more so on the arrangers.
Unfortunately you don"t get these manufacturer"s best semi weight synth actions in their budget models.
Just put an MODX7 next to a Montage 7 or Genos.
Or stick a Roland Jupiter-80 next to an FA-06.
Sucks really. Roland had decent actions on the D-50 and XP-80.
Are those days gone? I fear yes.
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But, David. Those are all synth action keyboards. In the case of the D-50, it's Roland's semi weight synth action of the time. The MODX8 is a fully weighted hammer action, like you find on many of Yamaha's digital pianos.
There are MODX7 and MODX6 models with synth actions, which you prefer. But it's not their best synth action.
Their best synth action is on the Montage 7, it has the FSX semi-weighted with aftertouch. Yamaha always reserves their better quality synth actions for their top of the line boards.
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Awesome. Wish he could see this and comment.
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Scott have you tried ASIO 4ALL with the internal sound card - it provides a low latency ASIO driver for generic sound cards.
Here's a link to a DPC latency checker too, to see if the system can produce reliable audio streaming.
https://www.thesycon.de/eng/latency_check.shtml
Here's how they say to stop alerts and system sounds in Win10
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/turn-notification-system-sounds-windows-10
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They cost a little more, and maybe overkill, but I've never seen RME jerk around about drivers.
The Babyface Pro has balanced XLR io and a breakout cable for MIDI. Not bus powered though, needs its power supply. Comes with case.
Although I am sure there are plenty of cheaper audio interfaces that you can get working reliably with Win10 on a Surface Pro.
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My wife and I are on this same topic lately. A good sheet music reader really needs a quality high res screen the size of a sheet of paper if your gigs are detailed sheet music (as opposed to lyrics and/or chord charts).
The problem with Apple is, they reserve the 12.9" screen for the iPad Pro which has enough horsepower inside it to run Photoshop (total overkill for this job) and price it at $999 with a measly 64gb of storage. Then it's another $150 bucks for 256, another for $512 all the way up to $1749 for the terabyte. If you can write it off for work and have the $1k+ burning a hole in your pocket, then ya - an iPad Pro 12.9" with Forescore is great and obviously you get the entire app store at your finger tips for other jobs.
Other than building your own with a Raspberry Pi, how can we get a functional throw in your bag reader on the cheap?
I've been eyeing second hand Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" wi-fi only - can find for about $300 give or take, some "refurbished". It has a lousy 32gb of storage but takes MicroSD cards.
Mobile Sheets runs on Android v4.0.3 and up and costs $12.99.
A replacement battery kit for the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 costs $49.99.
Lots of cheap pens work with it $5+.
Obviously the newest model Surface Pro 6 is overkill and very expensive. But a Surface Pro 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - they range in price from $350 to $650 (cheaper without the keyboard and pen, you can get a pen for about $40) As mentioned above, they make Mobile Sheets for Windows 10, it is also $12.99.
It takes SD cards if you need more storage.
Battery replacement for a Surface Pro 3 runs about $200 but is a difficult job.
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One a side note, eink readers are still pricey and I have never used one, so can't comment on how fast that type of screen can do a page turn.
But here is a January 2019 article that lists some options. $699 and up for single and dual 12+" screens.
https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/the-best-e-readers-for-musicians-and-pianists
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Congrats. Quite robust laptop.
I"d suggest the first thing to do is update all drivers and bios.
Then run a DPC latency checker and eliminate any problems.
Pick an interface that gets a thumb up from someone with a PC here who thumbs up the drivers on Windows 10.
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That sounds cool, Phil. Can you share a photo?
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Small world! Yep, that was the shop. Right by Alexander"s! Both long gone.
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I like trains and instruments.
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I honestly believe my first electric keyboard as a wee lad was a Casio MT-6x that I bought with my birthday money from Bambergers - if folks from the greater NY area remember that department store. Haha!
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The Roland Go Keys is 61 keys and comes out to 8lbs 10oz.
I"m certain this is the target they are trying to beat.
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I don"t know if they will ever match Creative Labs.
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It"s just not possible. No matter how many rhythms they include.
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Was contemplating a Roland Go Keys for vocal coaching, rehearsals in shit locations, and messing about.
But forget that, Casio is half the bloody price.
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https://www.casiomusicgear.com/products/casiotone-series
"In 1980, Casio made music creation available to everyone, everywhere with the very first Casiotone portable keyboard. The CT-201 was the first electronic keyboard with full-size keys that anyone could afford. It launched a legacy of giving musicians of any age, budget, or skill level the innovations that help them sound their best.
Now, nearly 40 years later, Casio proudly presents the next generation of Casiotone keyboards. Casiotone is the perfect first step, the perfect gift, and the perfect way to have fun making music.
The ultra-compact CT-S100, CT-S200, CT-S300 and LK-S250 let you make music wherever and whenever you want. Just pop in six AA batteries, grab the built-in carrying handle and take your inspiration to go.
*Each model includes power supply and music rest"
"Revamped to hit a high note with music lovers of all ages, the new Casiotone series of keyboards consists of three models including the CT-S200 (black, red and white), CT-S300 (midnight blue) and LK-S250 (black). Weighing in at just six pounds, the new models offer a refreshed design including a slim chassis and 61 keys, ideal for playing at home or on the go. Each keyboard is jam-packed with 400 tones, 77 rhythms, 50 patterns for Dance Music Mode, USB Midi, a rechargeable battery, adaptor and more! Additionally, all three models are compatible with the Chordana Play app, while the LK-S250 also boasts Casio"s Step-Up lesson system."
Pricing and Availability:
The Casiotone CT-S200 (MSRP: $109), CT-S300 (MSRP: $139), and LK-S250(MSRP: $159) will be available at select music dealers nationwide later this year.
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I think Vintage Vibe asks $5999.99 for a Vibanet.
https://www.vintagevibe.com/products/vibanet
Not ruining the second hand market for clavs with that pricing.
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I think having that many instruments is a little much. Maybe they could"ve stripped it down to 2 keyboards, 2 guitars, bass, and drums? Surely 2 keyboardists could cover those sounds with the right gear.
In this particular act, the instrumentation is the act. It"s what sets them apart from other Beatles covers acts the most.
And as we all know...
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A cameo from Paul and Ringo would put their show through the roof!
Casio Privia PX-S1000 ($600) and S3000 ($800)
in The Keyboard Corner
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To each their own. No interest in the red model at all.
Soon Nord will have to change colors or offer their keyboards for less than $800.