Hello to all musicians. As an accordionist, I would like to accompany myself with a drum machine, especially for marches, waltzes and tangos (dance music for people in Epad). Is there anyone among you who uses this kind of "drummer". I would like to know your different experiences and especially which model is the best adapted for this kind of music. Thanks in advance for your answers and comments.
Thanks again to the accordionist who quoted me the Roland BK 7m which unfortunately is not made anymore and according to my music store there is practically no equivalent in modern "boxes".
Thanks again to the accordionist who quoted me the Roland BK 7m which unfortunately is not made anymore and according to my music store there is practically no equivalent in modern "boxes".
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pontiac
06/06/2021
Hello,
the BK7m is a good compromise quality price, can be see in second hand ?
You have the Cavagnolo Air Symphonie for the styles you are looking for, however the price is higher but it is controlled by a tablet provided, see the demonstration:
At Ketron the SD 40 is a little cheaper but see the rhythms that are not adapted to the French style.
All these models are compact and therefore not very bulky.
Sincerely
the BK7m is a good compromise quality price, can be see in second hand ?
You have the Cavagnolo Air Symphonie for the styles you are looking for, however the price is higher but it is controlled by a tablet provided, see the demonstration:
.
At Ketron the SD 40 is a little cheaper but see the rhythms that are not adapted to the French style.
All these models are compact and therefore not very bulky.
Sincerely
pontiac
06/06/2021
Youtube Demo: CAVAGNOLO's AiR Symphony & Digit AiR Millenium Arranger Demo - December 2019
yoyodu77
10/06/2021
It also exists as a One Man Band OMB software on this site http://1manband.nl/ ( copy of the Varrangeur)
LOUSGUITS
01/08/2021
Hello I use the Air Symphony for this kind of repertoire. You can also find the AUDYA4 from KETRON... (I own both machines...) Sincerely
Unknown
02/08/2021
Thanks to Lousguits for this information. I didn't know about it. I will look for this side which seems to me very interesting.
Hello, I am looking for an organ with accordion keys, with integrated rhythm box, even "old" but that it works well, at a small price. I am in Dordogne. Thank you for your offers.
Musically yours.
BB
Musically yours.
BB
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slade
17/05/2021
Hello,
You should post in the classifieds section.
You will have more visibility.
Sincerely,
Slade
You should post in the classifieds section.
You will have more visibility.
Sincerely,
Slade
ACCORDEONIAL
17/05/2021
Hello, my daughter is selling hers. See also other message. Have a nice day, JF.
BAR59160
12/08/2021
Hello,
Sorry for the delay in responding. Can you send me some pictures, if the instrument is still available? By the way, is it possible to put on headphones?
Thanks
Bb
Sorry for the delay in responding. Can you send me some pictures, if the instrument is still available? By the way, is it possible to put on headphones?
Thanks
Bb
ACCORDEONIAL
12/08/2021
Hello and thank you. It is still available, but for the photos and the possibility of the helmet, I will come back to you tomorrow morning at the latest. Have a nice day, JF
Hello everyone, as mentioned in the presentation I published this morning, I play on an acoustic accordion (so WITHOUT MIDI). However, I'm thinking of buying a Ketron SD40 (or something else if someone has a better idea!) and I'll explain: on the one hand, I'd like to be able to use midifiles (midi files) that I have in my computer and so far, I think that, even without being connected to MIDI, it's quite possible. But, on the other hand, I have a whole repertoire composed of pieces for which I don't have midi or Mp3 files. Therefore, in this last case, I would like to know if the SD40 (or other), without any MIDI connection, could be used as a "rhythm box" and this, in all the musette oriented styles, such as waltz, march, tango, bolero, paso, cha cha, samba, polka, etc...? If so, could you explain to me the manoeuvres to be carried out on the machine to reach it. In advance, many thanks to all of you.
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jphf51
30/09/2019
Good evening Gege, all the arrangers in the world can be used as a drum machine BUT everything will be done manually or with a pedal for the START/STOP. Rhythmic variations, intro and ending BUT it will only be the drum beat, no bass, no rhythmic sequences of course. It will be only an improved metronome with sounds of bass drum, cymbals, hi-hat, snare etc etc. Practical to work in rhythm a song but not very pleasant on stage
gege_musette
30/09/2019
Good evening Jean-Pierre.... if I read correctly the first name on your accordion! Many thanks for your message. I think that the solution would be to "midify" at least the left hand of my accordion in order to benefit from all the complete rhythms of the expander. But well, that will make me pay 2 bills! The purchase of the expander AND the installation of the midifier in the accordion. I'll think about it anyway. Thanks again and very musically.Gégé
jphf51
30/09/2019
For the first name it is just
Hello and helpI am looking for someone who uses a Piermaria Prodige midi accordion with Elka midi box connected in midi to a MS 40 SoltonMy problemEven by changing the midi channels, the rhythm box is triggered on the right handAfter many attempts, I can not switch to the left handEverything works wellWho could tell me what setting to makeThank you in advanceGilbert DRIGON
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Max_Jorant21
06/09/2019
Hello, I got one, it seems to me that it is a setting in the MS 40.It is in the manual.Musically.
DRIGONGILBERT
08/09/2019
Thank you MaxAfter having struggled with this, I actually found the solution in the Solton settingsA little complicated and not so well explained, well for a novice like meBut everything works and life is beautifulThank you again Very kindlyGilbert DRIGON
Hello and helpFirst of all, congratulations for this wonderful site for accordionists and musiciansI have already called on this siteMy new problemI have a cavagnole piano accordion Odyssée Liberty 4 connected to a Solton MS 40 (I know it is not the 1st generation)I have changed the fold of my Solton, I have no problems to have the sounds of the MS 40, but I can no longer trigger the drum machine This one starts manually without any problem, but the arranger doesn't workCan someone help me, I play tomorrow night and I'm really worriedMail and phone number deletedThank you
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jodi
09/10/2015
Good evening Drigongilbert.
First of all, did you check if your accordion is set in the same Midi channels as the Ms 40 from Solton ?
Channel 1 for the right hand keyboard,
Channel 2 for the bass
And channel 3 for the accompaniment.
As soon as you push a button of a chord (if the Ms 40 is on Start Stop), normally, if everything coincides it should work as soon as you start your chords.
Let me know if you want.
Have a nice evening.
Jodi
First of all, did you check if your accordion is set in the same Midi channels as the Ms 40 from Solton ?
Channel 1 for the right hand keyboard,
Channel 2 for the bass
And channel 3 for the accompaniment.
As soon as you push a button of a chord (if the Ms 40 is on Start Stop), normally, if everything coincides it should work as soon as you start your chords.
Let me know if you want.
Have a nice evening.
Jodi
DRIGONGILBERT
09/10/2015
Good evening JodiFirst of all thank you for answering meOn the manual of the Cava Odyssey the setting of the channels are the following14,15 and 16It works except for the start stopIf I put on channel 1,2 and 3 I have no soundIs there a setting to do on the MS 40I have difficulty to enter and especially to find the menuCdtGilbert
robinson 82
10/10/2015
Hello:
Try on each RX channel of the Solton and check each time with the accordion if it activates the star-stop of the arranger!
keep us informed
Robinson
Try on each RX channel of the Solton and check each time with the accordion if it activates the star-stop of the arranger!
keep us informed
Robinson
DRIGONGILBERT
10/10/2015
PROBLEM START STOP SOLVED Phew it works thanks to all the advice receivedThe fact of having changed the battery, has deregulated the midi channelsAfter having studied the instructions and listened to your advice, the miracle finally happenedThank you sincerely to all and especially to Jodi, Robinson 82, François Mazy and Bernard. What solidarity thanks to this siteGood musicGilbert DRIGON
jodi
10/10/2015
Hello Gilbert,
I'm happy for you that everything has worked out.
Good animation for this evening.
Best wishes.
Jodi
I'm happy for you that everything has worked out.
Good animation for this evening.
Best wishes.
Jodi
