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
