This will then give you an idea of what a workstation/synth will do for you. Now do the same thing but type in Korg Kross 2 and again watch the videos a couple of times. This will give you an idea of what a Keyboard Arranger will do. Meanwhile can I suggest that you visit Youtube and type in Korg Video Manual PA700, you will then get about 7 short videos to watch, do watch them in sequence a couple of times. Then there is the question if what you want to transport around with you? You can use a dedicated drum machine but then for backing rytham section that is another matter. Probably the first place to start is to ask you questions. Thanks for the help if you read this far!!!! Do I need some kind of software to record to, or will a keyboard sequencer work for that? Would we use the MIDI out from the V-drums and import the MIDI files into a sequencer?Īm I going to be playing everything back from a sequencer, which will be like a tape machine playing the backing tracks? Will I record backing vocals straight into the sequencer?ĭo I need a keyboard for a sequencer? I would only need the keys to play the horn/string parts so ideally it will be small. I have used drum machines, but I can't get them to sound natural at all and I would rather have a live drummer's tracks. Here's a tricky part: Ideally, I would use a drummer to make my drum tracks using V-drums. I don't care about effects or the ability to tweak them. I want to have a variety of backing tracks including backup vocals, strings, horns, etc. I want to play to recorded tracks with live vocals and guitar. I'll try and explain what I want to do and hopefully some knowledgeable people on this Forum can steer me in the right direction. I have never understood keyboard technology, but I think the time has come. Gigs are paying so little these days I am stripping down to a one-man-band. I am a guitarist from the old school who plays 40'-60's country and pop.

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