Got my SD-2...

[Jez]

All this while I was using the vArranger with Sample Tank and Yamaha XG softsynth. It did sound good and needed adjustments to make it sound very good. Finally I bought a used SD-2(Ketron gear is extremely rare in India since Ketron does not have official distribution here) from a music teacher who lives nearby.

I tell you what.. This is the equation: Midi Controller + vArranger + SD-2 + Good Speakers = SD-5 with a lot more control.  And yes.. it will cost you half of what you need to pay for the SD-5.

Sounds great out of the box. This combination really shines in a majority of the sounds and styles

I may consider the following upgrades to my setup sometime in the future:

a) The new Yamaha MX-49 should be a good controller for this software and it gives you the MOTIF sounds  and Audio MIDI interface as well
b) Roland BK-7m/Cakewalk SD-50 to play back the Roland styles( I am aware that the vArranger does play Roland styles but I think having a Roland module would be a good sound map and provide that variety too..)

Once again, Thanks Dan for this amazing software !!!

[Dan]

Congratulation for your new SD2 !

I did a lot of work to get a very good sound with the SD2 with perfect Ketron style playing and right hand presets.

A hard work was done too for the Yamaha styles playing with the SD2 sounds.

So, enjoy. !

[Jez]

Yes Dan, I really appreciate the effort you put in to make it sound awesome. The Yamaha styles sound great through the SD-2.