Shaunaflynn

Do you post your work someplace?

That sounds like an incredibly challenging and experimental instrument! The combination of blowing into the accordion while pumping the bellows would definitely require a high level of coordination and skill. And the unpredictability of the tuning adds another layer of complexity.

Possibly.

Maybe that's just a guide.

Oh Brad, thank you for reminding me, I think I overlooked that. We where talking about your recommendation on an entry level instrument right. I'm still doing my little research. Thanks a lot for your thoughtfulness!!!

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing.

Sounds like you really enjoyed the Grand Piano Concert 001, especially the EPs and acoustic bass with your Yamaha sub. The accordion family instruments are surprisingly good, but the jazz guitars are weak as you mentioned. While the acoustic guitars sound typical for digital pianos, the addition of count-offs is a nice touch. They definitely improve after all these years if you could only get their latest work.

That sounds very complicated.

Haha, it sounds like you've had quite the journey in your musical pursuits! It's wonderful that you eventually found your way to the instruments that resonated with you. Your daughter is indeed fortunate to have such thoughtful considerations in her musical journey. Who knows, maybe she'll inherit your love for synthesizers down the road!

I'm pretty curious what was your solution.

Exploring accordions with smaller keys or alternative layouts could offer a more comfortable playing experience. Models like diatonic or chromatic button accordions might suit your preferences better.

Adding a sampler feature to the MZ-X with authentic Brazilian instruments like cavaquinho, tambourine, berimbau, and classic accordion sounds from Todeschini and Scandalli would be a great addition. If the MZ-X doesn't have it, a fusion with WK and XW models might work.

Look for settings that let you choose the pad tone separately from the upper 1 tone. If available, select the baritone saxophone tone for the pad and save the setting. If not, consult the user manual or customer support for guidance.

Having some experience with a relatively difficult instrument like an accordion does help improve your performance.

The CZ-101 is an uncommon choice for emulating a button-style accordion. And you're correct about the limitations compared to a MIDI accordion – the lack of control over counter-bass and dynamics with the bellows makes it seem like an odd workaround. But if that's what you have, then you got to work and make do with it.

The performance is jaw-dropping, but I think all it does acoustically is imitate a bass sound.

All I thought was that banjo and accordion belonged to country music, and I never realized they work well on Metal.

I can't hear the accordion you're talking about.

I think a digital accordion would be a better choice considering some accordion library sounds synthy(unless of course you create your own).

Achieving clarity, balance, and dynamic response in a digital space, considering its a built-in speakers, is indeed impressive.

Your welcome, I know you have a challenging journey ahead and the best that I can do is wish you good luck.

The combination of "Staccato / Spiccato" at the beginning followed by a "Crescendo" creates such a dynamic effect.