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harrisburgguy72
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:52 pm Post subject: Want to get a PA-900 but not sure |
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I had a Tyros 4 and when I bought my Lowrey Stardust organ I traded it. Now I want another keyboard and seriously considering the 900. I am only a novice and hobby player. Would the PA-900 be too hard for me to master and would I be able to get help on here if I can't figure something out or don't understand something. I want something with a lot of voices and styles....like the Tyros 4 has. I am considering Korg because they update often and Yahama NEVER does. I sure would appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks....Don Young |
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PraiseTheLord Senior Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 427 Location: N Fort Myers, FL, USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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I am "upgrading" from a Tyros 4. If you can figure out a Tyros 4 I'm sure you can figure out the Korg.
And yes, this forum will provide you with all the help you need! _________________ Graham (Pa1000) |
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harrisburgguy72
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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PraiseTheLord wrote: | I am "upgrading" from a Tyros 4. If you can figure out a Tyros 4 I'm sure you can figure out the Korg.
And yes, this forum will provide you with all the help you need! |
Graham, thanks a million for your reply. I am really liking what I hear abiout this keyboard and seriouslly considering getting it, I think I would call Frank at Audio Works to buy it because I head he offers far better pricing than anywhere else. I think you can only preorder it at the present time, not sure when it will be available. I live in Harrisburg, PA. Don |
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PraiseTheLord Senior Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 427 Location: N Fort Myers, FL, USA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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That's where I ordered mine. See his earlier post that he had some come in last week. I called and ordered mine immediately. It's being shipped and will be with me on Tuesday _________________ Graham (Pa1000) |
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Happy Jack Full Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 100 Location: Staffordshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Want to get a PA-900 but not sure |
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Greetings,
I see that you owned a Tyros 4, but I wonder if this might be useful for both of us:
Page 25 of Korg's PDF Quick Guide manual shows you how to switch to Easy Mode, with its less-cluttered screen, more basic options:
.... "If you have never used an arranger before, we suggest you to
switch to the Easy Mode. Easy Mode allows you to play Styles
and Songs with a simple user interface, free from the many
advanced parameters that you will want to learn at a later date." (unquote)
A few Korg's official PA900 videos already on YouTube. Very handy and so much information condensed. I use one of the free, online YouTube video loopers (A to B repeat) to loop a couple of minutes or so, before moving onto the next part of the video. Have pre-ordered PA900, but am loving the homework.
Have put both Korg PA900 PDF manuals on my Kindle, but will probably one day print out the main manual and get it spiral bound at a local print shop. Prefer to use a printed PDF manual as it is easier to fold back and can use pencil notes and colourful stickers.
Here in UK, I recall Rymans charge around three pounds for spiral-binding your own printed pages, with acetate cover included. Was quoted around 13 UKP for them to produce the whole thing, but that's only for black-and-white and not laser printed. {EDIT} Quote was for the Quick Guide.
In the meantime, I phoned my local college to ask if they are planning any evening classes for new Korg PA900 users. They must be very busy, so am still waiting for them to return my call. Wonder why?
Happy regards
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harrisburgguy72
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Want to get a PA-900 but not sure |
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Happy Jack wrote: | Greetings,
I see that you owned a Tyros 4, but I wonder if this might be useful for both of us:
Page 25 of Korg's PDF Quick Guide manual shows you how to switch to Easy Mode, with its less-cluttered screen, more basic options:
.... "If you have never used an arranger before, we suggest you to
switch to the Easy Mode. Easy Mode allows you to play Styles
and Songs with a simple user interface, free from the many
advanced parameters that you will want to learn at a later date." (unquote)
A few Korg's official PA900 videos already on YouTube. Very handy and so much information condensed. I use one of the free, online YouTube video loopers (A to B repeat) to loop a couple of minutes or so, before moving onto the next part of the video. Have pre-ordered PA900, but am loving the homework.
Have put both Korg PA900 PDF manuals on my Kindle, but will probably one day print out the main manual and get it spiral bound at a local print shop. Prefer to use a printed PDF manual as it is easier to fold back and can use pencil notes and colourful stickers.
Here in UK, I recall Rymans charge around three pounds for spiral-binding your own printed pages, with acetate cover included. Was quoted around 13 UKP for them to produce the whole thing, but that's only for black-and-white and not laser printed.
In the meantime, I phoned my local college to ask if they are planning any evening classes for new Korg PA900 users. They must be very busy, so am still waiting for them to return my call.
Happy regards |
Thanks a lot for your comments. I have downloaded the User Manual for the PA900 and it's fun doing homework before getting it. I did not know about the Easy Mode but will certainly check it out. Wish I could find the videos you are talking about, they would sure be helpful to me. I am very much a novice and only play for my own amusement but others have told me they enjoy listening to me play. Thanks again.....Don |
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Happy Jack Full Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 100 Location: Staffordshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Want to get a PA-900 but not sure |
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[quote="harrisburgguy72"][quote="Happy Jack"]Greetings,
{snipped a lot for brevity} ... " Wish I could find the videos you are talking about, they would sure be helpful to me... "
Hello again, Don,
Here you go:
Introduction Korg video for PA900
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQrrcvCkiKw
and
YouTube looper with drag sliders
http://www.infinitelooper.com/?v=RQrrcvCkiKw&p=n#/66;119
Hope that helps.
best regards |
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harrisburgguy72
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: Want to get a PA-900 but not sure |
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[quote="Happy Jack"][quote="harrisburgguy72"]
Thanks so much, wow I will enjoy watching this for sure. |
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Fransman Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1095 Location: Netherlands (PA4X61+PAas. Past: PA3X, PA800, Y PSR-S910, PA500, T KN1000, Y PSR-16)
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Have a look at www.korgpa.com you will find all the links to the tutorials there and more.
Even older tutorials can be useful, the pa800 tutorial is very informative. The OS is still quite the same. _________________ Musical grtz, Frans
Play in style. |
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harrisburgguy72
Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Fransman wrote: | Have a look at www.korgpa.com you will find all the links to the tutorials there and more.
Even older tutorials can be useful, the pa800 tutorial is very informative. The OS is still quite the same. |
Thank you very much, I will definitely check it out. Don |
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Happy Jack Full Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 100 Location: Staffordshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Fransman wrote: | Have a look at www.korgpa.com you will find all the links to the tutorials there and more.
Even older tutorials can be useful, the pa800 tutorial is very informative. The OS is still quite the same. |
Thanks from me too, Fransman - very handy. |
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