All user reviews of 5/5 for the M-Audio Venom

Already seen over and over again ........
I put 9 for buttons even if sy done quickly
c is just a little confusing at first but after no concern

UTILIZATION

update do not worry
(For maj think désinstaler the old version ca blocking me)
the only concern for the moment
otherwise RAS
pdf manual I have not put too much nose in
for the little that I have seen it al proper air
edition vysex nickel super convenient and fairly advanced still

SOUNDS

not too realistic sounds
but flexible enough typed on a desire s easily arrange
c is an analog synth so we in fact that we want
people who tell here or that nothing can escape
n not put too much of the nose in
it is true that the filter is particular resonance above 100
which cost him 1 pt in my note
For my part, a lot of good sounds very good to see some
not to mention all those to come .......

OVERALL OPINION

2 months wholesale
I have tried many models of syntheses and expanders (EMU AKAI NOVATION ....)
what I like, sound card (limited but it widely enough for me)
-Sounds in general
Capacities-editor for modulation ....
- .......
so far I can not find him benefits
not that it is not perfectible but frankly
100th to 200th and even 500th secondhand new starting price I'll have the mettrent
it serves me LIVE in Sound Card
it sounds SPARK driver of EMU XK6
I need it to do the audio acquisition XK6
MIDI / USB MIDI / MIDI
without freeze or crash if he likes you
c is mostly for ca voulai I write this review
sounds have déjas were discussed
I do not think worth mentioning that I would do this choice without hesitation
a true analog that that what we say
enriches its really a difference set up
Swiss knife deadly side still
every day I am pleased with my choice
enjoy as that there are still models of in-store
Brand new with warranty .....
I really doubted the possibilitée this to work
carefree on my PC config rather light
HAT GUYS
MY CRAZY ME THE GRAVE VENOM

See specifications below. There are many rich, powerful ... As a preamble, I will say that I have to buy this synth one year apart. The first time, given the price, I do not think a bit anyway, saying it would make a keyboard more in my set stage for little expense. And then I stopped with the rock cover band that does not really need a keyboard. Afterwards, a little scared, I sold some of my set, the Venom.
I had not then taken the time to explore, the program ...

Today I re-enlisted with a prog metal band with songs and who REALLY wanted a keyboard. I've just buy the Venom to use as soloist and additional arrangements, amid a Roland XP80, a JV880 and a P330, knowingly, for typical and aggressive sound that characterizes .

The advice I give is therefore not that of someone who wants to sell it but someone who comes to understand a little late, the Venom is a good instrument more versatile that n 'it seems, and that is the joy of musicians passionate about their musical style synths and appreciate them for what they are.


UTILIZATION

As many have said, it is very simple indeed. Doc, I do not know, not needed. I know and practice keyboards for over 30 years ... Now, what is the issue, it is imperative to a PC or a Mac at hand. The software Vyzex is a godsend, a marvel. It provides an opportunity to access and quick, intuitive reaction. Its look is successful and is fully consistent with the real, the Venom.

Many are having some connection problems. I must say that usb, Windows XP with an old Pentium 4, Venom is not recognized. But I must say that I have a Lexicon Alpha connected by default. I realized that the communication was restored by unplugging the usb and making a vulgar twelve o'clock loop (with Edirol UM1). After that, everything is going. And save his job in a bank after Vyzex native "store" its sounds in the memory of Venom. There is no amnesia synth at this point, I even made a mod being repeated without a PC and has been stored ...


SOUNDS

When I get a used synth or when I buy a new one, I always start by pissing against the wall. Mean by that that I do everything on my own sounds, recreating equivalences sounds that have always moved me over the years. Then, having seen the need to take detours from one instrument to the other to get what you want, I program based on the needs of my group. I am now in the progressive metal ... This is a new experience for me, but the job is similar to the keyboard prog rock, where I come from. Venom allowed me to make arrangements offload my XP80 when it is very busy. It also serves as my solo instrument, and through the mix well, so pleasant and musical, to the delight of all.

You understand that the factory sounds do not serve me, if only as a starting point. This is to be understood that the Venom behaves like all synths. It sounds like what is actually. It is true that the filter is particularly effective when it is open, the distortion and compressor give a final and significant personal touch (I mean its a "M-Audio"). But ultimately, we can achieve results equivalent to other synths also very typical. I have done very hot cloths Roland or Korg type setting subtly Equals and chorus in conjunction with the filter and envelopes. In short, to the west, nothing new. All this to say that the Venom is more versatile than it looks. Do not stop especially with factory sounds, you would spend, like me there one year, next to the musical potential of the instrument.

In the pure programming and compared to software engine, there has these so described in the notice of writing digital artifacts. And this is where it takes over! Well proportioned, they give this little expression that is still pending, these small residues and other disturbances of his entering the musical processes (I am thinking in particular of the RCM with the Yamaha SY77 and 99, the FXM or RCM Roland, etc etc ...). Modulations are wonderful: the FM and Ring, coupled with sync are formidable, as they were always known!


OVERALL OPINION

I speak here only of the tariff. A 200 euros new, there is absolutely nothing to say. A real synth is obtained with a real personality and very extensive possibilities. I will soon test as a tool for composition, only on a desktop with Studio One, and I have no doubt that I will "fall" of the expected and unexpected results, but still in the musical.

49-key synthesizer size velocity sensitive (4 octaves)

12-voice polyphony, each with:
• 3 oscillators with 41 waveforms and 53 drum sounds sampled from vintage analog synths, FM digital synths, and drum machines
• pulse width modulation, synchronization, FM, and ring modulation
• resonant multimode filter with tube saturation limiting
◦ low pass 12 dB / octave (2-pole)
◦ band pass 12 dB / octave (2-pole)
◦ high pass 12 dB / octave (2-pole)
◦ low pass 24 dB / octave (4-pole)
◦ band pass 24 dB / octave (4-pole)
◦ high pass 24 dB / octave (4-pole)
• 3 LFOs (low frequency oscillators) with Sample-and-Hold selectable
• 3 envelopes AHDSR
• 16 options routing the modulation


Multitimbral operation with 4 shares sequencers sentences independently-owned synchronized via MIDI

512 onboard Single patches

256 Multi patches (several layers) embedded

2 buses global effects
• Reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser


1 insert effect per multitimbral share (4 total)
• Compression, EQ, Distortion, Bit Reduction, Decimation


classic arpeggiator patterns ascendants, descendants and alternations

tap-tempo and manual BPM control from the keyboard

audio / MIDI interface integrated USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1)
• Operation 2 x 2 24-bit 48kHz
• routing stereo line inputs, microphone, instrument to DAW
• routing synth sounds to DAW
• Transfer of audio output mixes into main outputs DAW
• main outputs stereo audio (3.5mm TS)
• Stereo headphone output (3.5mm TRS)
• Master volume knob, gain switch microphone and instrument
• MIDI input and output (5-pin DIN)


large customizable LCD

4 rotary encoders and 1 button for performance control and editing

buttons octave up / down and transpose dual function

pitch bend and modulation

Sustain pedal input (3.5 mm TS) and expression (3.5 mm TRS)

Venom Vyzex editing software included
• create sound banks, rename patches, and make backups
• function of collision patches to create mashups of multiple patches and new hybrid sounds
• the 16-cell modulation matrix offers comprehensive routing configurations

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
The setup is extremely simple. Installing the firmware update has no problem with me (Mac OSX Lion).
The manual is clear and sufficient?
I have not used. Or to install or to program the synths.
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
For my part, I usually work with AU / VST (i), I knew exactly what to expect so regarding publishing pushed. The software provided Vysex plays its role, everything is clear (at least for someone who used virtual instruments).
Audio interface mode, it behaves very well. The audio by USB (I do not know if you say it like that, it's great. I used it with Logic Pro and Studio One, and nothing to say, everything works perfectly.

SOUNDS

Sounds they agree your style of music?
Yes, sounds quite suitable to my style. (Electronic Music, Hip Hop, G-Funk ..)

Are they realistic?
Realistic enough? Sounds are effective, it send it enmêne synth or the like it! It is "Violating" and can be sweet too. Acid or liquor.
Very comfortable in what I do.

The effects are they effective and responsive?

The effects are crude décofrages at first. Just to tame resortir all quintessence.

The expression is good?
Yes, it is very good, with no aftertouch cons.

What are the sounds you prefer, you hate? ...

Acid, it is the king!
Bass, it emerges as a leader!
Planing, he knows managed as a major!
Imitate, it is not his idea!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you been using?

it's been a good week that I use and I triturated sounds in all directions.

What is so special that you like most and least?

Most is the sound that comes out and its possibilities.
I've clearly forgotten Sylenth and Massive.

Did you try many other models before buying it?

Many VST yes!

How do you rate the quality / price?

400 bullets a real synth, uh! how to say, the feet!

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes absolutely, at this time, I would do this choice without hesitation! It is just my way of working.

Analog modeling synthesizer 49 keys.

512 presets, 200 arpeggiator, distortion, reverb, sustain, ect ...

12 channels polyphony, 41 waveforms, 53 sounds ryhtme box (!), Has 3 lanes each LFO oscillator

Pitch bend, Mod wheel, knobs to edit the various synthesis parameters, ect ...

MIDI input and output, making instrument (jack), microphone (jack) to input (RCA)

Synthesis software comes with.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple? : Very simple!

The manual is clear and sufficient? : The user manual that is on the CD-ROM supplied with, in English, but we do not really need the synth is so intuitive and easy to access menus.

Editing sounds and effects is easy? : Very easy!

SOUNDS

Sounds they agree with your style of music? Yes, they are very aggressive, trashy, distorted, violent ect ... It can also be quite complex webs, some organic pads, but it is still more focused on lead incisive and very dirty basslines!

The expression is good? : Very good! the touch is very nice, like the control of the modulation wheel, the knobs are very accurate!

Are they realistic? : It depends what you want to sound like ...

The effects are they effective and appropriate? Yes!

What are your favorite sounds? : Most of the sounds they can get out, really aggressive, metallic, distorted, ect ...
hate? : No

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it? 2 weeks!

Have you tried many model before buying it? : Yes (microkorg, sh201, ect ...)

What is so special that you like best? the least? : The more, the sounds! and the least I have not yet found ...

how would you value for money? excellent, given the capacity of the machine! M-Audio might sell like hotcakes and making the shadow microKorg-201 and sh ... Korg and Roland have an interest to wake up!

With experience you do again this election? : Yes, no problem! A summary