Originally Posted by dcuny
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
And when AI becomes included in these instruments the capabilities will surely skyrocket.
Why would you think that? 😕

Most AI is cloud based because there are zillions of elements that are processed.

I don't see how any of that would impact these keyboards.
Predicting exactly where any new technology will go is always a gamble. But here are a few thoughts that I see on the horizon regarding arranger keyboards.

AI could wade thru the zillions of available onboard styles and drum patterns to down-select to the top 2 or 3 that blend with what you’re working on.

AI could improve the realism of onboard voices by learning from real recordings. Some of these keyboards have horrid voices. Imagine telling your keyboard “Hey I don’t like the sound of that clarinet, can you improve it?”

AI could generate practice drills tailored to your weaknesses or help you improvise over chord changes. Think onboard personal tutor.

Based on a backing track on a thumb drive in its USB port that you are jamming along with, AI (in real-time) could alter the song by filling in for missing band members and allow you jam over a fresh rendition of the chord progression; perhaps in an entirely different style at a different tempo with different instruments. If you don't like the style it has chosen, push a button to guide it to what you want.

The list could go on and on if I had more time and imagination.

Place yourself back in the 1800’s and ask yourself this question.
“What applications could there be for this new-fangled thing called software?”

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