Here are some cool demos you can download from this site.
SD2 Demo
The incredible sounds of the SD2 -- Note* The SD2 has the same sound engine as the SD5.
Bolero
Contralto Sax
Flute
Orchestral
Organ
Piano Pop
Rock Organ
SD2 Demo 1
SD2 Demo 2
Slow Swing
Soka
Strat Guitar
SD2 DEMO #2
More incredible sounds from the SD2. Many are just solo instruments others may have light bass and drums.
Demo 1
Demo 2
Demo 3
Demo 4
Demo 5
SD1
Sounds (mp3 downloads)
These
are the files that came on the SD1 demo CD and while there
are some good files here I do not feel that you even get a
glimmer of what the SD1 can do by listening to these tracks.
The SD1 is much better than what you hear. There are so many
styles omitted, but you can call me and I'll tell you more.
These files are all mpg3 files and are quite large. If you
are on a slow modem the downloads could take a while.
*Note:
These files may or may not play in Netscape Browsers.
I have had dozens and more likely hundreds of requests
to do a comparison between the various Ketron models.
"How does the XD sound compared to the SD or how does
the Midjay compare to the old X1?"
Here for the very first time you can test it yourself.
I have chosen 9 very well sequenced MIDI files and
recorded them on 4 different Ketron models. The models
I used were: Midjay, SD1, XD3 and even though the X
series is discontinued, I used my X4 for comparison.
All the MIDI files have appeared on various Ketron
Hard Drives.
I was careful to make sure all volumes are the same
and all reverbs were set the same. Any differences
you hear are purely the samples in the instruments.
Happy listening.
A Taste of Honey
X4
A Taste of Honey
SD1
A Taste of Honey
XD3
A Taste of Honey
Midjay
Cabaret
X4
Cabaret
SD1
Cabaret
XD3
Cabaret
Midjay
Dr. Zhavigo
X4
Dr. Zhavigo
SD1
Dr. Zhavigo
XD3
Dr. Zhavigo
Midjay
Feelings
X4
Feelings
SD1
Feelings
XD3
Feelings
Midjay
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
X4
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
SD1
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
XD3
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Midjay
Long Train Running
X4
Long Train Running
SD1
Long Train Running
XD3
Long Train Running
Midjay
Sleepwalk
X4
Sleepwalk
SD1
Sleepwalk
XD3
Sleepwalk
Midjay
Spaccafisa
X4
Spaccafisa
SD1
Spaccafisa
XD3
Spaccafisa
Midjay
Wild Cat
X4
Wild Cat
SD1
Wild Cat
XD3
Wild Cat
Midjay
Midjay Demo
Here are the Demos that come on the Midjay.
Full Demo
16th Avenue
Acid Jazz
Afro Beat
And Now
Artofsun
Brizil Slow
Brushing
Latin Etno
Latin Trio
Liscio
Minisong
New Bahia
On Party
Orchestral Score
Oriental Styles
Rave It
RB
Sand Breeze
Slow
Techno Dance
SD5 Demo
The incredible sounds of the SD5 -- Note* The SD2 has the same sound engine.
Accordion
Big Band
Electric Guitar
Italian Folk
Merengue
Rock Band
Salsa
Slow Swing
Tenor Sax
Style Demos by Prince Ajua Alemanji, known to Ketron friends as A.J.
An explaination of the following demos:
This is what you get right out of the box with no tweaking, EQing, rebalancing or otherwise. There be more demos coming, but for right now here is a great idea of what the SD5 will do immediately.
When people create demos, they usually tweak and balance and record a MIDI file and make additional corrections. That is not the case here. No overdubbing, sequencing or anything of the sort.
I personally want to thank A.J. for taking the time out of his busy day to create these. I have listened to these over several times and I keep hearing things that keyboards just don't do!
It appears that the SD5 has a host of great new styles.
Please take the time to read the comments by A.J. in the middle column to get a feel for what the SD5 is doing.
16 Beat Style
16Beat:- Now we’re talking!! Listen to the articulation the Bass player has during the intro. Disregard my sax but wait … the great RIFF kicks in at 00:51 – 01:23 and as I play nothing, it adds more and more and … when I add the sax, things get a little quiet.
8 Beat
8Beat:-Good Electric Piano, Live Drums, Live Guitar and Bass Riff starts at 00:50 – 01:22. Nothing is being played during Riff so all you hear is the SD5 improvisation.
Blues
Blues:- Listen to the Guitar and New Sax! Also listen to the Natural bass with Smart 7th technology. Riff starts at 01:17 – 02:02. Here, I play some sax lines with the RIFF.
Country
Country:- Nothing far fetched, but with the new violin and guitars and guitar effects, you would think Don Williams was sitting right there. The new steel guitar is also a plus.
Cumbia
Cumbia:- This is authentic Cumbia. Listen to the live percussion. Listen to the guitar at 00:33. Riff starts at 00:49 – 01:-05. Again I didn’t play anything during the Riff.
Dawson
Dawson:- Something you would hear on the radio or watch on TV, but when the new Ketron Guitars starts during the intro and at 00:26, Bass slide with fills at 00:50, you will definitely feel elevated.
Disco
Disco:- The real thing here is the authentic bass player. With a little synth and trumpets on the Right, I just added some ‘color’ to the music. Live percussion and drum loops. Listen to bass as of 01:19.
Gentle
Gentle:- Many have said Ketron is ‘harsh/ too in your face” with styles, so for them, we have some great laid-back styles such as this one. Smart 7th bass again, natural guitar strumming and beautiful organ at 01:16.
Gospel
Gospel:- Now this is something different with killer organs and uplifting Bass. Listen to the Bass Slide at 0:25. Riff starts at 01:11 – 01:47. See how realistic it is? I don’t play anything here during the Riff so watch the RIFF get more and more interesting by itself.
Jazz
Jazz:- Not the best Jazz player, but trying to give you an idea of the new audio loops plus the new Organ sounds (Lesslie on/off). Riff starts at 01:05 – 01:38. I add some organ while the Riff plays through to give you a general idea of what you can do when the Riff takes over.
Merengue
Merengue:- Not completed yet (some minor tweeking still needed) , but this is just to give you an idea of the new guitar and new audio loop and bass!
Roots Reggae
Reggae:- I was trying to be creative here with the new “Da” voice. Interesting Drum fill and break. Riff starts at 00:48 – 01:12 with me adding some sax lines … yep, I love the sax!!
Slow Rock
SlowRock:- Well, not much can be said here, but you must hear to believe.
Soca Calypso
Soca:- My favorite, why? Well, I wr …. Anyway, this is the best demo with regards to the new guitar and RIFF. In this style, you hear how I change various chord changes until 01:08 when the RIFF kicks in. I don’t play anything during the Riff (so you know). The Riff plays on and adds parts, until 02:00.
