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I just wanted to clear up a misconception that the Karma Does not have a sequencer. It DOES have a sequencer that is identical to the Triton's, except for the lack of the large touchscreen. The only things lacking software-wise in the Karma when compared to the triton is the triton arpeggiator (though the KARMA pretty much takes care of this by adding a comprehensive list of ARP models to its GE's) and sampling capability.
The sound set is Triton all the way. Some great, awe-inspiring timbres, and then some downright banal ones (maybe if we keep bitching about the Korg Piano sounds long enough someone will get the hint). Plus, if you don't like a patch, the editing is a cinch for familiar keyboardists!
The KARMA is a great instrument. I am inherently resistant to keyboards that do all the work for you, and though the Karma can certainly do some of that, I was pleased to find that alot of the Karma GE's are more suited to randomization and exploration. Much more than an arranger keyboard, it can add a great random, unpredictable quality to your compositions, or at the least, it can inspire you. Just think beyond arpeggiators to realistic harp glissandos, long time-based LFO's, grooves, and washes. This is the kind of innovative technology that made the Wavestation so great. The other cool thing about KARMA—you can disable it from any program or Combi at ANY time with one button.
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