The Tyros2 is a digital arranger workstation which is a keyboard that can record direct to hard-disk in CD quality. It also features an in-built sequencer, which allows you to overdub multple tracks in the same song. Perfect for adding Drums, Bass, Strings, Piano etc.
The following tracks have been compressed into mp3 format and benefit from listening with headphones in Windows Media Player, or similar.
If you own a Yamaha keyboard, or thinking about buying one, then I can recommend a couple of excellent sites, with very active forums.
The Lone Arrangers keyboard forum
http://www.yamahapkowner.com
http://www.svpworld.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
If you would like to listen to what others are doing with their keyboards, and would like to share your music with others, (covers or originals) then I strongly suggest you register with both sites.
The following tunes are all original instrumentals, apart from Lady Madonna. The tracks can be heard by clicking on any of the links in the BoxNet ‘widget’ in the sidebar. BoxNet’s media player isn’t all that good, so I’ve also added links to the mp3’s in the track info below. These links will allow you to download the mp3 and play through Windows Media Player, (installed with your PC operating system), and is better quality.
Track 1. Paul’s Bossa (original) – The Tyros features a wonderful Concert Guitar and this is the first tune I ever produced on it.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 2. Late Night Chill (original) – Had a bash at using the Saxaphone sound in the Tyros. No particular melody, just a simple chord sequence that ended up a bit bluesy.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 3. Lady Madonna (cover song) – Yep, the Beatles’ classic. Just had a go at arranging this as an instrumental. Went for a really ‘live’ sound, so bum notes, mistiming etc. all left in.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 4. Drum Mania (original) I fancied trying something totally different for a change, and came up with this short piece. It’s not a proper tune as such, more incidental background music. The main thing was the drums, I just wanted to put something together that would fit the ’street drum band’ genre, if that makes sense. I also wanted a ‘dark’ feel. See what you think.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 5. Techno Tonk (original) This is a multi-tracked electronic style I put together. Started with just a bass drum, then added synth bass and built up the tune from there.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 6. Dixie Tonk (original) This is a short mixture of Dixie and Honky Tonk. All parts played manually (apart from the main drum track) on the keyboard and features piano, trombone, clarinet, banjo and a wonderful de-tuned (pub-style) piano.
(MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 7. Boogie Tonk (original) This is an old-style boogie-woogie. All parts played manually (including drums) on the keyboard and features piano and brass section. Went for a ‘loose & live’ feel.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 8. Big Band JAM (original) This was posted as a bit of fun to a forum I frequent. Purely meant for others to jam with, it’s done in a big band style. All parts manually played, apart from the main drum track.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Track 9. Weird One (original) – Just a musical idea at this stage, hence the strange ending.
MP3 can be downloaded here:
Thanks for listening!
I’m not good, but I’m loud!
Paul
