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#1
SD-2? What does that have to do with SD-1000?
#2
Hi VA2 group. Lee here..... hope you are all having fun with VA2...it is a super product and I enjoyed it a lot when I had it. it has been a while since I checked in here. I have decided to sell my Ketron SD-1000. It has been used very little back when I had VA2. I also have a great sound card module the Sony Sound blaster X-fi surround 5.1, it worked very nice with VA2.
Any interest in SD-1000, Soundblaster or both??
I thought I would give you guys a first chance, then on to e-bay.
Thanks,
Lee
#3
Why cannot Ketron FIX this problem...it has been a long time now.
Maybe they should give us all our money back??
Lee
#4
Dan,
Have you sent to AJ the bug list for SD-1000 yet? (I posted the details some time ago)
If not lets get it done as he will make sure they get fixed.
Thanks,
Lee
#5
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Tyros4 soundset
April 20, 2015, 10:14:36 PM
agaton,
It is about sounds...not LS software.
There was a LS Tyros 2 and 4 sound set.
We were hoping it was outstanding and we could use it with Va2.

If it is not outstanding then.... I would not want it anyway.
Lee
#6
I would hope that when using a ins file that it stays on that file as to instrument names...not GM?
Otherwise bad problem?
Lee
#7
DAN,
IF you (we) want the SD-1000 bugs fixed sooner vs later...SEND to me (or to AJ) the details of the bugs.
AJ at AJAMSONIC.com WILL expedite the fixes.
He has good credentials at Ketron as he is a big dealer in US. He promised me to do this for US and he is VERY aware that a lot of us Va2 folks use SD-1000

Let's get those details to him so he can help us get them fixed.

Thanks,
Lee
#8
Nah...if you awake...so will wife..play her some nice music. and some wine!
Lee
#9
Dan,
Just look at at the harmony features on Tyros 4 or 5 and you will see a very good implementation.
Then later maybe the ensemble feature...after we have the sounds to support it.
Lee
#10
Dan,
When you get a minute...please send me a copy of the new code.
Thanks much,
Lee
#11
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: TA Sound Engine
March 23, 2015, 10:50:52 PM
agaton,
Thanks for sharing your approach and experience in sound design/engine.
I have some knowledge of this and am very happy to have you here working with Dan on vA2.
You have all it takes to make great sounds for vA2..and WOW will that be excellent to have.

Thanks in advance for all the hard work I know it takes to do this.
I did a single piano once for my Korg PA2XPRO and found how really difficult it is do do it right.

We need to all be very patient as agaton is doing a very hard job....even with his experience and tools.

I play mostly slower, musical theatre, love songs, oldies, standards etc and great sounds are critical to sounding good on the performance. I can not sing well, so the sounds of the instruments is everything...AND my inspiration too.

Lee

#12
The pedals will need to send control messages.
I use a Roland PK-5 and it is programmable as to what each pedal sends. (13 pedals)
Lee
#13
As far as I know...the Korg Kronos does not have any styles per se.
The real question is how does it sound with vA2 using it as a sound engine/module for styles (We know the sounds using the right hand as it will be regular Kronos sounds).
Lee
#14
Dan,
If we use Ins file...will the CORRECT name show up on the channels at the bottom of vA2?? That is very important.
Thanks,
Lee
#15
Update on my SD-1000 problem
AJ at Ketron USA sent me a new warranty replace SD-1000. Now the power button works fine (I do not need to put in a toothpick to keep it on!)

I did the 1.1 update..it seemed to go OK...at the end the screen said current version is 3.1

3.1?? why would it say that.

I think Ketron messed this up.

Dan....I hope Ketron is WORKING on ...not ignoring the bugs we have identified in 1.1???????
Thanks,
Lee
#16
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: TA Sound Engine
March 15, 2015, 07:41:53 PM
agaton,
Very good indeed!
I have the older emulator X and now that is no longer available too...it is sad and upsetting when product goes away.
I have MANY of the sound sets for Emulator X and paid a lot of $$ for them. I don't think emulator X will even run on W7??

I still do not see that without the quality sounds on mega-voice Yamaha styles will ever be right?
Is what you do fix that issue so Yamaha styles will be great?
Thanks,
Lee
#17
Dan,
Please send 64 bit version so I can install 64 bit version of built in internal synth engine for better sounds and faster operation.
Thanks,
Lee
#18
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Tyros4 soundset
March 14, 2015, 09:43:37 PM
I heard French distributor took over Norberts stuff.
Is it true?
If it is ,,,,MAYBE we can buy the sound set hard drive soon????
Anyone know who to check on this with...please do & let us know.
I am a licensed holder for Live-Styler...I missed out on buying the sound set....I would like it.
Thanks,
Lee
#19
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: TA Sound Engine
March 14, 2015, 09:34:29 PM
agaton,
super...just take your needed time and get it right...that will be best for all.
Thanks for all the work!
Lee
#20
Guys,
I'm little confused here....
If I install the new 64  bit will I have all the BETTER built in synth sounds that have been demoed?

Thanks,
Lee
#21
I have only had vA2 a short while.
I am sad it does not already have this features....There a many things that are a minimum to have and this is one of them.
A fear that there is many more missing that I will find out as I use it more...we need to have all the basics covered to emulate a HW arranger before we get fancy with things.

Dan is a willing and very able person...we need to be sure the basics are all there that a HW keyboard has and help him see the needs.
If too many needed things are not here...folks will abandon vA2 and get a HW arranger. We don't want that.
Lee
#22
The entire controller screen is sizable...maybe make it bigger on your display??
Lee
#23
Turn Laptop all the way off for a few minutes then try again.
Has vA2 worked on this Laptop EVER?
Lee
#24
I'm not sure which is which...all are very nicely done.
Buy, my old ears like #1.
And,,,,what a beautiful song...I must do it now to see how nice I can play it (with practice)
More please!
Lee
#25
Dan,
Yes I have updated my SD-1000
Lee
#26
agaton,
What e-mail should I use?
Thanks,
Lee
#27
Yes, I have SD-1000 selected.
I will send the styles to you.
They are Tyros 1 and 2 styles...will those work on a PSR 2000?? I think they have Mega voices.
Thanks,
Lee
#28
Dan,
Do you have any Yamaha arrangers there?
These were for a T1---T2 so pretty basic.

Also, If I am playing a Yamaha styles....and using SD-1000 do I use SD1000 OR GM2 as the type in the MIDI configuration?
I hope SD-1000 as otherwise I don't have access to the other great sounds on the SD.

Thanks,
Lee
#29
Agaton,
OK...thanks for reply...
In my opinion (others too) one of the biggest reasons for the future of vA2 (lots of sales) is if vA2 has great sounds in it out of the box.
I mean to play the styles so they sound super.

If people want to pay thousands to get the very best VST's that's OK, but lot's of us just want it to sound like a TOTL arranger would.
I had a Tyros 2 a few years ago and last night I played some styles I got for all of the Andew LLoyde Webber musicals and they did not do well on vA2 with SD-1000. I don't know why. Maybe even I have something wrong here? But I am a little discouraged today.

Looking forward to seeing what you & Dan come up with.
#31
Thanks MotleyFool,
I was there at one time, but forgot about it...nice site.
Lee
#32
No answer for John???
I am interested in answer too.
Lee
#33
Hey guys...
Looking at this PC.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5958014.p?id=1219178692600&skuId=5958014

Will it be a great choice or should I go for i7 model?
Thanks,
Lee
#34
Pekilic,
OK...thanks.
I don't think CASM editor and XG works is no longer available??
Where can I get a copy??
Thanks,
Lee
#35
Pekilik,
Thanks..
So which programs is available to create/edit Yamaha styles?
Which do you use (Anyone please answer too)
Thanks,
Lee
#36
Pekilik,
Are you using a touch screen?
W7 or W8?
What kind of styles do you mostly use?
Yamaha, Korg, Ketron?
Thanks,
Lee
#37
Lylo,
I agree...especially since Dan is still adding features so some day it will really have it all.
I hope he has plenty of programming time as some of the things on the request/wish list will really make a difference with some.
We need to help him promote it all we can, with demo's and improvements in the manual.
Lee
#38
Dan,
In talking to folks that play HW arrangers (Yammi, Korg Roland etc) and those on Synthzone general arranger forum..MOST use and like the STS or OTS that each style has...at least as a good place to start.
If you can make it happen it will be a good selling point.

Lee
#39
Dan,
OK, I see how it works...pretty nice. With the style music I play...I see how this will be fine.
I also see other view about 2 step process.

Both are good, so let's be able to do either one some day??

Also, some day it would be nice to have a option to have the OTS or STS or whatever style type uses it...to be able to fill the first 4 places with the DEFAULT sounds setup by the Yamaha, Korg, Ketron etc style programmer....WOW that would really be nice and for those used to having that on their HW arranger...they would be happy. It would be cool and a would give everyone at least a start on he sounds for each style.
Then after the default comes in, we could modify & resave just like a HW arranger offers.
Thanks,
Lee
#40
Dan,
OK...yes I understand.

Dan, Once I understand vA2 very well....I would be glad to do some tutorial/manual so others can understand the product.

Also, since I had HW arrangers I can explain the different approach in vA2 to those that come from that.

I have never done a You-Tube video, but I think it is easy.

I have a good video camera for the work.

What way is best to communicate about vA2 needs/problems for me etc.??
Some of this may be best not involving everyone...which e-mail would be best that you check a lot??

You have my private e-mail...so you can send the answer to there.
Thanks,
Lee
#41
Tidom,
OK,I think I see how it works.

I can use the same Sound Bar for any/all styles (songs)
Or I can design a Sound Bar for any style (song) and save it with the style(song)
Then when I select that style(song) it will bring in the Sound Bar I saved for it.

I can do this for any/all Styles(songs)

All I need to make a Sound Bar is sounds that I made by doing a save right or left (using multi R1, R2, R3, L1, L2 etc) . OR I can use any single sound on the right (sounds to add to the Sound Bar.

Do I see it OK??
Thanks,
Lee


#42
Dan,
Maybe a little off topic...but related for sure.

I think you have done a lot of good work with vA2.
I am still learning it.

I did take a leap of faith on buying it, but I have been following on General Keyboard Forum for a long time.
3 reasons I did:
1) I have had a couple TOTL arrangers (Yamaha T2, T4...Korg PA2XPRO), sold them, and at this time, my wife would be upset if I spent $2,000+ on another one as I still have not gotten my music skills very high. Later this may not be an issue.
2) I think there is good future for a TOP QUALITY software arranger, and I wanted to support your efforts AND hopefully help you in the effort by suggestions/bug analysis.
3) I think the sounds in TOTL arrangers...are great, but not all of them...and I wanted to use vst or sound modules for best sound for my style of playing.


OK, I think you could sell more of vA2 IF:
1) You have SERIES of You-tube demos that show all the features, demo the way things are done, and how it sounds with good sound module(SD-1000???) AND they need to be in more than 1 language, (English, French, German etc??)

2) So far I have great difficulty with the English manual. Content and the English re-conversion is not as good as we need. AND it needs to be up to date as new versions come along.

3) Show a few demos on you-tube of playing  a few songs all the way using vA2. Good video quality, good sound quality. Use a good MIDI keyboard that has lots of switches etc...not a hodge podge so people see it as a professional like setup. Maybe the Novation SL61 MK II???

Dan, you have created a nice product that you are still adding function to, now it is time to MARKET!
You still need to keep up full time programming, so maybe someone else could do the marketing??
If not you will have to do best you can.

Once I get a FULL handle on vA2...I will be doing a few demo's, and maybe even some tutorials. They will of course be in English, so that leaves out some folks.

If I see problems with the way vA2 works, I will be reporting to you on them, and help if needed to resolve.
I will also be reporting anything I see from my respect that is missing for me to use the product. Then you can consider if you want/can add that feature or change.

It's all in wanting this to work out for me, you and future customers.

I don't think the price is the issue...it's all I have said that is based on many years of marketing at IBM and my having had some nice arrangers and before that many different Organs.

Lee
#43
I think iPAD screen is way too small.
I think there is still way too much that is needed in vA2 to worry about another platform.

I am looking at using a 15" or larger touch screen here.
Even the Surface Pro is pretty small for me any ways.

Since I paid $425.00 I think it is enough for a long time.
I think the price is OK if many things keep coming to make it comparable to a hardware unit (T5 for example)

Once everything is there (subjective to many ideas) I think it will sell fine at that price...and later...a higher price may be OK.
Lee
#44
OK..so can I have more than 1 My Sounds (soundbar)?
How do I save/recall a different sound bar?
Thanks,
Lee
#45
OK..I see that..THANKS!
Now a question...Can I have more than 1 My Sounds Bar or is there only one?
The ideal would be when I select a style...the My Sounds Bar for that song comes up, so each song I create has it's own sounds to select for play??
Can I do this?
Thanks,
Lee
#46
Dan,
OK, I see how MY SOUNDS work and I did some samples.
But...I do not see how to have MY SOUNDS By STYLE??
It is talked about in the manual here:

'This framework contains two lines of 10 stamps each will be called MY SOUNDS bars.
The top bar for RIGHT or right hand accordionists can contain up to 10 stamps chosen from the
library VOICE stamps, these stamps are directly accessible at any time during the game for the
lower LEFT or left hand bar ( agreements) for accordion has the same characteristics.
BY STYLE with activated (bar VOICE) 10 stamps and 10 stamps UPPER LOWER can be
associated with each STYLE to be immediately available.
'


So where do I get to have MY SOUNDS By Style? I don't see the option..I hope it is there?
That is a important thing to have...that way each song can have a MY SOUNDS set to use for that song.
Lee
#47
Lylo,
Thanks for the demo's they were helpful.
Lee
#48
Dan,
Super...thanks very much.
Lee
#49
Dan,
The PDF viewer won't install, it gives a Windows error.
Lee
#50
Dan,
It does not work here.

5) Now that your prefered sounds for that song are set, select any sound for the Left hand and for the Right Hand (from the My sound bar, or not) Thoses sounds will be your 'startup' sounds, when you will load again the style. Ready to play the intro.

I used sounds NOT from the My Sounds Bar

5) Now click on SAVE SONG, and dont forget to check the checkboxes  :  YES, I did, all boxes are checked.

Also, the Orange area is wrong...
I have Warm Pad in L and I have Piano/Strings in R....it says Piano in L and it says Warm in R...
So something is really wrong here.
Remember I use SD-1000. MIDI out 1 is set to use SD-1000 as sounds.

Lee
#51
Hi guys,
So, I am working on a song Memory (Andrew Lloyde Webber)
I set everything up the way I want, then I do a SAVE SONG with all checks on (Save All)
When I bring up that song...the LH & RH sounds are not correct.

Am I doing something wrong here??
Or is there a bug?
Thanks,
Lee
#52
Agaton,
WOW that's a super system you do there....

I sure hope I do not need a super high end PC to run vA2 and a couple VST's for it to work right???

Lee
#53
Agaton,
Thanks very much for the help. It sounds good.
What PC are you using....??
Due to cost for now I am using an older W XP 2 GB memory system, it is a P4 3.0 MHZ CPU
Thanks,
Lee
#54
Dan (anyone) I have noticed a problem.
In have S750 styles selected. 60's vintage rock
style section C selected....just hiy a chord and let it play.

After 4 measures, when it goes to the 5th measure (anytime the light bar in the main screen repeats after the 4th bar) the sound(play of the style)  hesitates a little...throwing the timing slightly off.

It does the same on other styles so it is not related to the style....it seems when the style playing engine returns to the 1st bar of a new set of 4 is when it happens.

Can you see this too?? Or is it just my system?
Thanks,
Lee
#55
Dan,
I have everything working with SD-1000, and vA2.
So I play the same styles as the demos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84838260&v=38JICTBlMrc&x-yt-ts=1422327029
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1422503916&v=tylsZjVv0OM&x-yt-cl=85027636

My setup does not sound the same/as good as his SD-2 demos.

I have the MIDI out to SD-1000 and I have tried both GM-2 and SD-1000 as the detail for the sound

I love the demos but I can't seem to get the same quality.
Do you convert all style sounds to GM? Or based on sound module....convert to other sounds?
Thanks,
Lee
#56
Dan,
Great...I will help (test, consult) anyway I can.
Thanks,
Lee
#57
Dan,
Since I (maybe others) am not a PRO and when I had a Korg or Yamaha it had a nice RH harmony feature in it....it sure would be great to have that on vA2.
The feature is well documented in Yamaha manuals.....so it would not require too much research.
Thanks,
Lee
#58
Dan,
OH YES!
That did it....
Thanks so much,
Lee
#59
Dan, or anyone.
I have decoded for now I can't afford a new PC.
So I have vA2 running on a Petium 4 2GB, XP machine.
When I select options....no Sound card choice comes up on the right of the options panel to choose.
Any ideas how to get the sound card to work?
Thanks,
Lee
#60
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: English Manual
January 28, 2015, 05:40:27 PM
Dan,
I will test more to see what is happening...
Thanks,
Lee

#61
MarcinV8,
Thank you for the details.
I currently have the CME UF 76.
A 76 key MIDI board with great key touch and aftertouch.
not quite enough switches...but works OK for now. Also it is no longer made so no support.
I may get a Novation SL61mk II.
Lee
#62
MarcinV8,
Very nice...looks like it works OK,
How is the quality of the keybed??
Thanks,
Lee
#63
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: English Manual
January 27, 2015, 02:10:02 AM
Hello,
Upon going through the manual....I find many things that my vA2 does not match up to.
Meaning the manual and the software are out of sync.
Do I have a old copy of the manual or is my vA2 not the current one needed??
Thanks,
Lee
#64
Has anyone tried the all in one PC's now being sold?
I am looking at a i5, 8 gb, 1 tb, bunch of USB in a 23" screen????
Lee
#65
Going to get a new PC.
I will use a separate touch screen.

Is W 8.1  better than W7 for vA2??
Why?

Thanks,
Lee
#66
Good point Dan...Yes, I will do it
#67
Called AJ...he has a new one ordered for me...meantime a toothpick in the side of the switch works ok.
SD-1000 sounds  are very good indeed...probably all I need for my music.

OH...I have not done the upgrade...I will just wait until I get my new one.
Thanks,
Lee
#68
No USB power...you need the power wart to use it...and the power switch has to be in...but it does not stay in.
Lee
#69
So I guess it is new and BROKE right out of the box?
I put a toothpick in to the side of switch to keep it in...and it works.
Does not say much for Quality out of Ketron...does it?
Not happy about it.
Lee
#70
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: varranger demo
January 22, 2015, 06:00:51 PM
There is NO demo version,
Lee
#71
The vArranger² Software Forum / New SD-1000 no work
January 22, 2015, 05:59:40 PM
Hi,
So I got a new SD-1000 today. I hook it all up.
No power light!
I push on the power switch...power light goes on, I let go of switch power light goes off.

Seems they put a defective or wrong type switch in this SD-1000???

How should it work?
Thanks,
Lee
#72
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: NEW VIDEO DEMOS
January 19, 2015, 04:39:15 PM
Deane,
Very nicely done!
Are all the sounds from the SD-2??
Lee
#73
Dan,
OK...thanks very much!
Lee
#74
Dan,
USB drive is in the slot, and the program you sent in the e-mail  is run...I guess next is you send me the vA2.
Thanks,
Lee
#75
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Chord Loop
January 14, 2015, 10:01:35 PM
I see...so there is 2 things here we talk about...Chord loops & Song Chords.
Very well....as you see I have a lot to learn about vA2.
Thanks for telling this.
Lee
#76
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Chord Loop
January 14, 2015, 07:48:49 PM
Dan,
I thought we could record the intro, section breaks etc?
Here it seems we can?
Maybe I am looking at wrong things.?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3GNIh-e8iY
Thanks,
Lee
#77
Dan,
What size USB drive do I need?
Can other stuff be on it?
Lee
#78
Dan,
I'm in.
Looking forward to getting started.
I may have to start out with a XP machine and SD-1000.
Lee
#79
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Just purchased...
January 14, 2015, 02:43:43 PM
Vic,
Please give a update on how it is going with vA2....
What is your setup?
Have you played music yet?
How is it working out for you?
Thanks,
Lee. KC9CDT
#80
OK, of course...it will be a separate thing completely.
Thanks,
Lee
#81
Dan,
OK great...yes usually a free cahannel is there in mIDI file play.

OK, something different.
Can I play a AUDIO file, and play along with vA2 keyboard parts LH, RH?
This is really looking good!
Thanks,
Lee
#82
Can I do the same thing with vA2?
a MIDI file play along with playing the keyboard...like he does
Thanks,
Lee
#83
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: SD2 and SD1000
January 13, 2015, 02:57:37 PM
Dan,
Using SD-1000 as sound source...
Can vA2 allow to change a sound, the sound itself, volume, pan, etc...on a style...then save all that to have a new user style to play with...?
Thanks,
Lee
#84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1fb_eqbIn4

Dan,
OK...how is the singing...audio coming? Can we do this in vA2?
I don't understand what Dos is doing here?
Looks like he is using a audio file with vA2??
Thanks,
Lee
#85
Very nice styles.....is that right our of the box or with lots of tweeking??
#86
Dan,
OK...WOW it does sound pretty darn good....what kind of styles were you using?
Yamaha, Ketron???
Thanks,
Lee
#87
Dan,
At 5:00 on...... in this demo lots of good stuff!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIsgByHf_6w
Is that you just playing the SD-1000 with vA2 or is it a demo from somewhere else?
Is it all SD-1000 sounds only?
Thanks,
Lee
#88
OK, Pekilik....I think your right...
ALSO, Will vA2 Run OK on a XP machine??
Lee
#89
Thanks for all the sugestions...so now another question...
What size touch screen is the minimum to comfortably run vA2??
I like the Microsoft 12" Pro 3 with 8.1...but I'm concerned that is too small a screen for touch work on vA2..AND my eyes are not as good anymore (65 yrs old here)
Lee
#90
Ah...very nice indeed.
No wander it sounds do good.
AJ at Ketron said it had the Audya sound engine...but it looks like it is the newer sounds from MidJpro.
So if I listen to MidjPro demos (less the loops) I should have  nice demo too.
Thanks,
Lee
#91
Dan,
OK...thanks...that is really cool as I think a lot of the sounds on that SD-1000 are great!
I think a  lot of them are from the Audya??
What do you think?
Lee
#92
Dan,
Are ALL sounds from the SD-1000 available to be used in LH and RH parts of vA2, when playing with or without styles going?
Thanks,
Lee
#93
So....what is the minimum or better yet recommended PC for Va2?
Is XP OK or do you need W7 or 8?

Guys what are you using & why?
Thanks,
Lee
#94
Dan,
OK...Thanks for the ones you did.
And WOW that SD-1000 sounds great!
Lee
#95
Dan,
OK, Is this super demo of the SAX sounds of SD-1000 using only vA2 with Ketron styles and only SD-1000 as sound source?
Thanks, very much,

ALSO, where is SD-1000 demo 13-20?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbfhxTiv_t0
Lee
#96
If that is true then Ketron should have their butt kicked!
It is very poor engineering to have a product you can not even find out the FM version.
They need to drink less wine & have less holidays & get it together over there.
Same for Korg...which I have had considerable experience with their POOR support and slowness to acknowledge & fix anything... over time
Lee
#97
IMPORTANT!
OK, today I talked to AJ at Ketron USA (267-323-5005) E-mail: ketron_tech@yahoo.com
AJ said to copy him on everything you send to Ketron, Italy so he can put in a REQUEST to fix it for all customers.
AJ is a important guy in the Ketron stuff.

here is his web site:
http://www.ajamsonic.com/index.html

He will beat them up to get them to fix SD-1000 bugs.

Dan...maybe some others here that have SD-1000 can help to define bugs and create a failure to send to Ketron ...so you don't have to everything yourself?? Come on guys help Dan out...I'm sure he would rather spend time programming vA2.

Ketron will need very SPECIFIC details so they can make it fail in their lab.

Thanks,
Lee
#98
Dan,
that sounds good...at least it gives a place to start, even though we may want to change the STS (sounds) in each section of the style (intro, a,b,c,d,endings etc)
I think most styles OTS and STS (Yamaha, Korg) were pretty good, so that would be a nice update to have those.
Thanks,
Lee
#99
Dan,
OK, that helps make it easy to understand how all this works

Maybe you have played Yamaha or Korg arranger?
The STS or OTS are setup to go with the style and usually are very well done, and good choices for the style.
However sometimes we need to change the sounds to suit a particular song.

Sound like the Va2 is very flexable...but you need to set up the sounds yourself. Good & Bad for me as I am not a very good arranger/musician.
Thanks,
Lee
#100
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Just purchased...
January 04, 2015, 07:52:41 PM
Dan,
Very cool to have Hams here. To listen to us HAMS you need a shortwave radio (Many available)
Hello & 73 (73...means best regards) to all Hams here
Lee, KC9CDT (Ham since 1964)
Started playing music on Dad's Wurlitzer organ in 1958
#101
Dan,
Yes...please send them a MIDI to show all these bugs. They have to fix it under warranty. I have heard that both Korg and Ketron are very slow to fix stuff...but once they have the detail to make it fail...then many people need to beat them up about fixing it...so they know many customers are not happy. I want to get one of these but will wait until it is fixed.
Lee
#102
J Fox Band...Fort Wayne, IN (Ketron dealer)
About $400
Lee
#103
OK, let's say I load a few Yamaha styles....and I select one to play.
Do I have the OTS settings for 4 sounds? OR STS like on Korg?
Do they change with the style section (intro, A,B, C, D,) ?

Next question,
Do I have 8 or more performances I can program, like on a PSR S-950 or Tyros?

I read the manual, but all that is not clear to me.

I guess my question really is..do I have to set everything up myself when it comes to musical content?

I am used to how Yamaha and Korg does all this.

Does vA2 use the styles sound settings for RH or do you have to do all that yourself?

A Tutorial in English would be most helpful...I watched this one...but didn't get much from it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzSObw3RQEI

Thanks,
Lee
#104
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Just purchased...
January 02, 2015, 10:50:47 PM
n9bhd...Are you a Ham operator??
Where are you located?? I'm in Indiana
I am kc9cdt, Lee
#105
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR
January 01, 2015, 05:15:37 PM
Thanks...Dan,
Happy New Year to you & family as well.
Lee
#106
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Tyros4 soundset
December 31, 2014, 02:48:23 PM
Please send me a e-mail or PM of the site...to check out the sound set.
Thanks,
Lee
#107
Dan,
OK...sounds like it could be worked out for what I want...
Thanks,
Lee
#108
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: THE SOUNDS PROJECT
December 27, 2014, 11:56:49 PM
Dan,
Nothing right now but a 76 key MIDI keyboard, PC with Live-styler 12, a Roland PK5 MIDI pedals....and 2 Mackie monitor powered speakers.
Also, quite a few sample library's...like EMU (almost all sound sets)

No HW arranger..but I had a T2 and I had a PA3XPRO.

In my opinion for a lot of the Yamaha styles to really shine we will need a great Megavoice sample library that responds correctly to style play.

As there are so many good sound library's available...maybe that would be a great SOUNDS PROJECT?

I'm sure it's wishful thinking on my part.

While some of the other MFG's styles are good...The Yamaha ones suit most of the type of music I like to play.

I was just about to push the button on Live-Styler 15 AND the Mega samples library hard drive...then I heard the sad news of Norberts passing.
So, now I look at vA2 for a possible answer.

Thanks,
Lee
#109
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: Tyros4 soundset
December 27, 2014, 11:42:15 PM
No one will ever take over from Norbert....so we can get the Megasamples??
Without a good Megasamples...more recent Yamaha styles using Mega will not be as good for lots of reasons.
I have used Live-Styler a few years ago with a couple pretty good sample library's and the styles were decent...but did not approach a T3-T5 sound.
All you get is the sound of an older PSR Yamaha.
It has always been a big issue.

And I found many of those Mega styles needed lots of tweeking to sound at all good.

Lee

#110
Dan,
Actually that could be done using MIDI units with MIDI thru....
But I will have to see what I have.
Right now I only have 1 MIDI Keyboard, And a Roland PK-5 pedal board...But I want to build a MIDI organ basically. So I will add another MIDI keyboard.

How many total MIDI IN's are supported by vA2??
A little confusing to me in the manual.
Thanks,
Lee
#111
OK, great on the 2 keyboards! I will use 2 keyboards.
Now...I also want to play bass with a MIDI pedal board.
And maybe a MIDI keyswitch unit like a Yamaha MFC-10 or a Korg Mini control..IN ADDITION to the 2 keyboards & MIDI pedalboard for bass.


PLease tell me how all that will be possible.
(I am very good with MIDI in general)
OK?
Thanks,
Lee
#112
The vArranger² Software Forum / Re: THE SOUNDS PROJECT
December 26, 2014, 05:57:51 PM
Dan,
Well...I have not heard the Yamaha styles played WITHOUT Mega Voices so I am not sure what to expect...
BUT, Norbert had gotten Mega Voices to work in LS.....I don't know the details...but he even offered the Mega Samples so LS would use them in the styles by Yamaha.

That would interest me for sure.

I think he had a Memory stick ot HD that had the Mega Voices Samples.....

Thanks,
Lee
#113
Frank,
I have a few questions for you...tried PM on general arranger.
It's about vArranger.....
I would prefer e-mail........kc9cdt@aol.com
Thanks,
Lee
#114
Dan,


If I use Paypal...will it convert the Euro to US $??
Lee
#115
If I could only spell!!!!
Thanks...
What about the other questions?
Is the SW fully in English and is there a trial period?
Thanks,
Lee
#116
The vArranger² Software Forum / Is VArranger in English?
December 22, 2014, 09:00:13 PM
Hello,
Is vArranger in English too? Program & maunals?
Also is the tutorials in English available?
Is there a trial?? or do you have to buy right away?
Thanks you...
Lee
#117
Dan,
Thanksa for the details....
What do you mean if I don't use it for live gigs?? Because it could screw up in a live performance for hire?
I will only play here at my house for me & family.
Do you think the bugs will get fixed?
Lee
#118
So...If I buy a new SD1000 soon...It will be OK??
Will it come with 1.1 already on?
You can not go back to 1.0?

The SD1000 demos on Youtube are TERRIFFIC SOUND!
So I want one

Thanks,
Lee
#119
Hello,
I am considering vArranger2.
How do you assign various MIDI messages from controllers like switches, pedals ect to vArrabgers functions like intro 1,2,3 etc??
I don't see the detail in the English manual.
Thanks,
Lee