I asked these questions on another forum - thought I'd ask directly of you current Varranger users;
Please tell me about using the Varranger live as opposed to a hardware arranger/midiplayer?
How reliable is it especially with midi file playback?
I have a couple of hundred registrations and about 8,000+ midi files that were edited with the Midjay Plus over the years. Could the Varranger read the files and play the Ketron MJ+ sounds or would I have to re-edit the files in the Varranger?
Does it read and scroll text files along with midi files?
Are there any special/uncommon connections required for playback through sound systems?
Are there really advantages to replacing a sequencer/midi playback machine with the Varranger?
I find that I'm now using over 75% midi files and I love the sounds of the Midjay Plus, but it seems that Ketron is phasing out their support and focusing on their newer hardware and boards. I sometimes use a midi accordion; most times - lately - a keytar, and I do use various other midi controllers as well - depending on the gig requirements. Oh yes, I have a new laptop with Windows 10 that I'm TRYING to get the hang of.
Thanks.
Ciao,
Jerry
Please tell me about using the Varranger live as opposed to a hardware arranger/midiplayer?
How reliable is it especially with midi file playback?
I have a couple of hundred registrations and about 8,000+ midi files that were edited with the Midjay Plus over the years. Could the Varranger read the files and play the Ketron MJ+ sounds or would I have to re-edit the files in the Varranger?
Does it read and scroll text files along with midi files?
Are there any special/uncommon connections required for playback through sound systems?
Are there really advantages to replacing a sequencer/midi playback machine with the Varranger?
I find that I'm now using over 75% midi files and I love the sounds of the Midjay Plus, but it seems that Ketron is phasing out their support and focusing on their newer hardware and boards. I sometimes use a midi accordion; most times - lately - a keytar, and I do use various other midi controllers as well - depending on the gig requirements. Oh yes, I have a new laptop with Windows 10 that I'm TRYING to get the hang of.
Thanks.
Ciao,
Jerry