TC discontinued making this unit - Pease recommend a newer TC Helicon product that would be good for a keyboard player wanting to add some harmonies? Midi harmony control would be preferred I guess or Scale?...
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I've tried myself. I researched many sites only to find that a replacement Is most likely twice the money. The newer helicons with midi go for 400 -600 dollars. I would suggest the tc voice works 1rack space unit. The foot switch type are good for hands free, however if you program harmony as I do the voice works is less expensive with the same features for under 300.00. As usual when someone makes the perfect product, they stop making it. I've seen othe companies go belly up with the same philosophy. Hope it works for them....
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Hello,I own the keyboard and I dont even use the computer interface to play it. It is useable without the computer and I have put in batteries and played it on my bed even. A very fun instrument using the sound I found,(voice 82 and dsp) and yes you dont need a computer so rest assured.Sincerely,Michael E Litchmore
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Did you find one? We are in the same dilemma. We purchased Finale Songwriter for our son, but am afraid it will be useless without a midi cable that works with Windows 7, 64 bit. Grr.
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Bernadette, I don't have this particular item, but own TC Electronics VoiceLive Touch Vocal Effects Processor and plug my iphone/ipod into it, connect to an amp, connect the TC Electronics Vocal Microphone MP-75 Dynamic Microphone, Super-Cardiod to it and sing along with my own tunes. My friends and I have a blast with the different voice settings. I am no pro by any means, this was all in the name of having fun. Have not tried connecting my computer yet, to try and access my itunes account. Initially, I was looking for something for my computer, but stumbled onto this and have no regrets.
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I just looked at the manual. It plays the "Roland/Boss proprietary format" (a bunch of tracks that come with the unit & new ones you can download, free I think), MP3 and WAV. I know by experience it doesn't play Windows Media, so I just rip from a CD or snag a WAV from the internet. Oh if you're playing single coils like me you're going to have a lot of hum but it's okay, it's helped me learn a lot but it is expensive.
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I saw that there is garageband support with a plugin, check here: http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=A-300PRO&id=44382538
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I use Virtual DJ. I hear you can use Traktor with it but I haven't tried and I think you might have to do some mapping with it. Good luck!
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Additional thought, TC Helicon also offers the "Switch 6", based on the primary unit you would be using the "Switch 3" unit with, the "Switch 6" will open up several additional options.A friend has the "Switch 6" working with a unit that it is designed for (the model number escapes me right now), and is much happier with the "Switch 6".Also to add they are manufactured the same, just 3 more buttons. I hope this helps. Enjoy.... I know I do.
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Chris - I think my last response got lost or cut short(my mistake). I'll try again. The short answer to this is no. I ran through all the presets and even some tweaks I use and cannot find any standard piano sounds. There are a couple/few organ sounds you can work with. If you want standard piano sounds, you can buy a MUCH cheaper keyboard/MIDI controller for that purpose. All that being said, this is probably the best musical instrument purchase I've ever made. I'm not really a trained musician, but the sounds I can create with this micorKorg are amazing. I hope some of this helps. MK_from_PA
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Well, I had never used that utility before, but I tried it and it seems like it works. I put in an Eb7,Ebm7, then eb7 just to test it. Then I transposed chromatically up a perfect 4th and it changed the chord symbols to Ab7, Abm7, and Ab7. Just a bit more: Playback quality on Notion is much more pleasing than Finale and notation is quicker and more convenient with keyboard shortcuts and easy access to written notes. (click and drag them instead of having to search of the pitch change tool). The only ups I've found with Finale vs Notion is thta Finale gives you more options with notation appearances. You can place things exacty where YOU want like crescendos, text, pedal markings, dynamics. notion also lets you do this, but it has this kind of auto correct placement thing where it snaps the dynamic cyou pick under the beat you placed it on. this is still pretty accurate and you can still move thingsaround but a little less. I personally prefer Notion - it's altogether more convenient and satisfying in my opinion. :)
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To be honest I use the keyboard as part of my band. I have never use it for what you are inquiring about. Cannot give any advice.
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Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced... » Read More Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks « Show Less
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This is one ot he best items for historic tuning and temperaments, The LCD Text needs no light, by itself you can see better, if not try with reading glasses like me, else I couldn't read it too! More on this subject: Have you tuned your keyboard or instrument in A = 428 Hz? It is much better for your voice and health!
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jeff im selling mine, i have a new one didnt get a chance to use. i bought a full synthesizer. if u need one http://www.ebay.com/itm/231410051720?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
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The VoiceLiveTouch has midi in for harmony control. There is nothing available that will work, that is as cheap as the Harmony-M.
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I finally went for the Mikro, although I was playing around with the Korg Kaosillator for ages in the store, which seemed very intuitive & a lot of fun, but as it was the same price the sales person assured me that the Maschine had a lot more going for it, I truly hope I can get to grips with it soon O.o
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Agree with the other posts, this question seems cut off? I asked my 13 year old daughter if she understood this and she does not? What is the "tw". She loves her sonic screwdriver and says she has no problems with changing arrangements / pieces and making unique configurations. All sounds and functions of hers works perfectly. I concur with the others that if you are having any problems, return it to the seller. Hope that helps.