KARMA
The karam function is really great. I don't think many people know exactly what it does since it is not an arppegiator. It is quite a different beast. On thing it can really do is come up with some truly inspiring moments. It is a great instrument to play and, as far as sounds, they probably have the same or relatively the same. So, you should really check out the KARMA's functions and see (hear) if that is something you think you might want to use. If you go onto YAHOO, you can go to Karma-lab.com and you will learn much about that keyboard. Also, the new Herbie Hancok record Future 2 Future I believe it is called, uses the KARMA quite a bit and so you can get an idea of some of the things you can do. In fact, there is an interview with Mr. Hancok in Keyboard magazine or amybe Electronic Musician either this month or last month. He tells how in his live show he uses a Karma and his co-keyboardist also uses one. They make extensive use of the "Generated Effects" which is the heart of the KARMA system. This thing is truly a new and interesting approach to electronic music and the promise of sequencing and computers. This is where the computer actually assists in the development of the song, or parts or composition or whatever you may want or need. You could explore this thing for a long time to come and the sounds are good too. For instance, the stsring sounds are great. In fact, many of the sounds are great. And, as always, and as I will always say, if is not the keyboard or the sounds, it is the person using it and how musical that person is with the sounds.the Karma is a unique and great sounding keyboard that has many useful functions. I say go for it.
