Thank you Jon. This was very helpful. I have yet to explore these new features on my Pa5x. It does seem odd to me that the chord sequence doesn’t repeat if built from scratch. I wonder if it needs to be saved first. I will play around with this after work today.
@billfriesTPA That is a great idea, and it would probably work. I know it repeats when you bring in an already saved sequence. I will have to try that. 👍🎹👍
@wpsam52 It seems to be working really well. Only two things. One is when using Kaoss and using a lot of things at the same time, it overworks the processor, and the Pa5x can crash. But if you use Kaoss without using a lot of other things, it works fine. Two, in the Chord Sequencer, you can not create a sequence from scratch. You have to record a new chord sequence or bring in a pre-saved chord sequence in order to use the editing functions in the new Chord Sequencer. Other than that, I think version 1.3 is the best out so far. 👍🎹👍
Last week I bought it. Because for first time in current flagship arrangers we have an editable chord progression record-&-loop facility. I SO wanted to love this board but today i'm returning it as many user interface aspects are rushed, half done, buggy and often involve far too many clicks and presses to get anywhere. The CHORD sequencer design is half-arsed and half-done. Such a shame. Plus... the bugs. Its as if the folks that made this board just lost interest or motivation.
@nonchai I am sorry that you had such a bad experience. I have been using this board ever since its release and have had no problems. I came from the Pa1000 and Pa4x era. So yes, different OS, and it did take time to learn, but for me, I can work so much faster. Now using Firmware 1.3, this unit lets me compose music so much quicker. I will say that the only thing I do find is the processor can be over worked when using Kaoss at the highest setting. Of course, I use this keyboard for only creating tracks or styles. Which works fantasticly with my Nautilus. So, I am using a 2 keyboard set up. 👍🎹👍
@@jonmicheals621 my intended use - also is for production and not live performance - and clearly not the normal use case but one I wish all arranger/makers - software and hardware - would address as a future cash cow. BIAB recently released a plugin of its flagship - but it’s buggy and very NOT real-time - something I love and helps workflow greatly -- about the Genos and PA families. But both companies clearly dont see this aspect as a future potential for sales. Neither to most producers or media comporers, as an inspiring productivity and MOJO enhancer - YET!. Anyway take care.
@nonchai Yes, I agree these arranger keyboards still haven't reached their full potential. But they're getting pretty close. I use the Pa5x for quick song creations. If I'm doing something for a client on a more professional level, I'm basically doing it all in the software and using all the instruments that I have in my studio. I'm now working on a new video on how to Import and Export Midi files on the pa5x. It has a unique way of working with Midi files. Also, watch this video it will show you how I use the pa5x with my Daw system for quick compositions or for building an arrangement for a composition.
Avec le Pa3x on peut écrire un morceau pas à pas en entier avec les variations, les fills etc. On avance pas franchement avec le 5 ! on ne peut même plus enregistrer les styles en direct. grr....
@vjuvenel There are some advantages to writing a song step by step, but that is not natural to the writing process. Where I like the Pa5x is that you can transfer a song you have in your head quicker into the keyboard and even practice it, in a more live environment. And now, with the new editing functions, you can write a song in the time it takes to play it and then adjust it to the way you want it. 👍🎹👍
Enregistrer les accords pour les quantifier après, je ne vois pas la différence avec du pas à pas. Autant le faire manuellement. Ce que je regrette c'est de ne pas pouvoir enregistrer les variations dans l' édition ou même déclencher des Pads .Ne changer que les noms des accords c' est vraiment basique.
@vjuvenel For me, step recording takes too long. If I'm working with a client and I need a song quickly, I can just play it and have it ready to go in minutes. Then, if the client or musician I'm writing the song for wants to change it. I can just change it without having to record it all over again. Changing the chords is a big deal. If you originally wrote the song in a minor key and you want to add a little color to it, you can turn it into a sus2 or a major 7th with just a tap on the screen.
Je comprends votre point de vue mais ce que je veux dire ; c'est que nous sommes en 2024 et la seule chose que fait le pa5x c'est de mettre 4 accords en boucle . A quant un vrai arrangeur comme Band in a box ou Varranger etc..?
@vjuvenel That is incorrect, my friend. It will loop as many chords as you put into it. I've had arrangements with 28 measures and 12 different chord patterns. I can write a whole song in the Pa5x. Without over working the processor, you can have 4 chord changes per measure. It is almost limitless the chord arrangements you can have.
Thank you John for an informative tutorial. It really helped me a lot🙏🙂
@peteramphion6822 Your welcome. Check out my keyboard tutorial playlist. It has some more Pa5x videos that you might find interesting.
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Magnifique 🎹🎵👍
@claudetapelamasse5012 Thanks, your comment is greatly appreciated.
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Thank you Jon. This was very helpful. I have yet to explore these new features on my Pa5x. It does seem odd to me that the chord sequence doesn’t repeat if built from scratch. I wonder if it needs to be saved first. I will play around with this after work today.
@billfriesTPA That is a great idea, and it would probably work. I know it repeats when you bring in an already saved sequence. I will have to try that.
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been waiting for them to add this
@@sadakojh Me too, it works great.
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Best to quantize before add chord
@@eric6500 For sure.
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@@aliemlek Thanks
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Thanks for doing this. Very helpful. How is the 1.3 upgrade working for you? Any major bugs?
@wpsam52 It seems to be working really well. Only two things. One is when using Kaoss and using a lot of things at the same time, it overworks the processor, and the Pa5x can crash. But if you use Kaoss without using a lot of other things, it works fine. Two, in the Chord Sequencer, you can not create a sequence from scratch. You have to record a new chord sequence or bring in a pre-saved chord sequence in order to use the editing functions in the new Chord Sequencer. Other than that, I think version 1.3 is the best out so far.
👍🎹👍
@@jonmicheals621 great, thank you.
Last week I bought it. Because for first time in current flagship arrangers we have an editable chord progression record-&-loop facility. I SO wanted to love this board but today i'm returning it as many user interface aspects are rushed, half done, buggy and often involve far too many clicks and presses to get anywhere. The CHORD sequencer design is half-arsed and half-done. Such a shame. Plus... the bugs. Its as if the folks that made this board just lost interest or motivation.
@nonchai I am sorry that you had such a bad experience. I have been using this board ever since its release and have had no problems. I came from the Pa1000 and Pa4x era. So yes, different OS, and it did take time to learn, but for me, I can work so much faster. Now using Firmware 1.3, this unit lets me compose music so much quicker.
I will say that the only thing I do find is the processor can be over worked when using Kaoss at the highest setting.
Of course, I use this keyboard for only creating tracks or styles. Which works fantasticly with my Nautilus. So, I am using a 2 keyboard set up.
👍🎹👍
@@jonmicheals621 my intended use - also is for production and not live performance - and clearly not the normal use case but one I wish all arranger/makers - software and hardware - would address as a future cash cow. BIAB recently released a plugin of its flagship - but it’s buggy and very NOT real-time - something I love and helps workflow greatly -- about the Genos and PA families. But both companies clearly dont see this aspect as a future potential for sales. Neither to most producers or media comporers, as an inspiring productivity and MOJO enhancer - YET!. Anyway take care.
@nonchai Yes, I agree these arranger keyboards still haven't reached their full potential. But they're getting pretty close. I use the Pa5x for quick song creations. If I'm doing something for a client on a more professional level, I'm basically doing it all in the software and using all the instruments that I have in my studio. I'm now working on a new video on how to Import and Export Midi files on the pa5x. It has a unique way of working with Midi files. Also, watch this video it will show you how I use the pa5x with my Daw system for quick compositions or for building an arrangement for a composition.
@@nonchai ua-cam.com/video/-XH6NJzU70Y/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Avec le Pa3x on peut écrire un morceau pas à pas en entier avec les variations, les fills etc. On avance pas franchement avec le 5 ! on ne peut même plus enregistrer les styles en direct. grr....
@vjuvenel There are some advantages to writing a song step by step, but that is not natural to the writing process. Where I like the Pa5x is that you can transfer a song you have in your head quicker into the keyboard and even practice it, in a more live environment. And now, with the new editing functions, you can write a song in the time it takes to play it and then adjust it to the way you want it.
👍🎹👍
Enregistrer les accords pour les quantifier après, je ne vois pas la différence avec du pas à pas.
Autant le faire manuellement.
Ce que je regrette c'est de ne pas pouvoir enregistrer les variations dans l' édition ou même déclencher des Pads .Ne changer que les noms des accords c' est vraiment basique.
@vjuvenel For me, step recording takes too long. If I'm working with a client and I need a song quickly, I can just play it and have it ready to go in minutes. Then, if the client or musician I'm writing the song for wants to change it. I can just change it without having to record it all over again. Changing the chords is a big deal. If you originally wrote the song in a minor key and you want to add a little color to it, you can turn it into a sus2 or a major 7th with just a tap on the screen.
Je comprends votre point de vue mais ce que je veux dire ; c'est que nous sommes en 2024 et la seule chose que fait le pa5x c'est de mettre 4 accords en boucle . A quant un vrai arrangeur comme Band in a box ou Varranger etc..?
@vjuvenel That is incorrect, my friend. It will loop as many chords as you put into it. I've had arrangements with 28 measures and 12 different chord patterns. I can write a whole song in the Pa5x. Without over working the processor, you can have 4 chord changes per measure. It is almost limitless the chord arrangements you can have.