Re: New member

Hi Jimmy, 
 I have a TS-10 (actually I was a beta-tester for Ensoniq when it was being developed, so I 
have a pre-production model, (it does have that sample-loading upgrade, which I never 
use!) and I more recently bought a used Karma, because I had no Korg sound sources, and 
also because I could always get into a pretty interesting jam at music stores on a Karma.

I've always liked the TS-10's sequencer. The seq on the Karma may be better for a few 
reasons, like more individual effects available (5), but I'm still missing the TS sequencer's 
audition feature (save new or old track) & its simple yet deep musicality, like the way you 
select tracks, set a loop, and don't have to decide a length before you record (but the 
Karma can have each track loop or not loop independently; it's also easy to change the 
sound on a track by just entering the Bank letter and patch number on the numeric 
keypad); you can load templates (which I do like, since I'm gettin lazy in my old age) - 
Korg offers tons of well-thought-out features, but not necessarily all ones I'd want! ) For 
example, I'm always forgetting to go down to the bottom left in the Karma's sequence 
screen to change tracks!!! But I'm sure you're gonna like yours as much as I like mine. 
  There's one very cool feature where, if you're playing a cool Combi or Program, you can 
hit just 2 buttons simultaneously, and it prompts: Set Up For Record? - if you hit Yes, then 
presto - the sequencer is loaded with exactly that sound including effects, and the click is 
even ticking, with the tempo from the Combi or Program preloaded! (That was a big 
problem with the Motif, which I believe they've FINALLY rectified with the one that's 
coming out this Spring. It was very frustrating.) I forget which 2 buttons to press, but 
they're very close to the bottom right, and not adjacent. I think there's one button between 
the two.
  The only consistent report I've heard about Karmas breaking, is there is a very thin cable 
and some wires going from under the lowest C on the keyboard, over to the left, to under 
the joystick assembly area, that can get detatched or even shredded (perhaps by 
movement of that metal to the left of the keyboard, around the joystick) which tends to 
get a bit loose and wobble. ) This eventually can cause the aftertouch not to work, and for 
some, the pitchbend and modulation controls die as well. So be extra careful in that 
regard, though I don't know exactly what you can do to prevent it, other than making sure 
that metal to the left is screwed in tight maybe.
	And for playing rock gospel, I'm sure you'll find some of the Korg organs that you 
like, though the TS-10 is still my go-to for that organ sound -  a B 3 with none of the high 
drawbars used, but somewhat transparent, with the Hammond 'chorus' effect prominent.
  Take care. 
PS. is your lovenaction email name a reference to a Todd Rundgren song? I really like Todd 
Rundgren. I guess that's not uncommon!--- In [email protected], 
"newell_jimmy" <lovenaction@...> wrote:
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> I'm a 63 year old male, just retired.
> i've had Karma for several years,but had'nt used it,
> still using ts/10. I need to learn more about Karma.
> I play country rock gospel and live in south Mississippi
> thanks
> Jim
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