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SirJeff « Mythical. for good reasons »
Published on 10/27/14 at 01:17I think everybody knows the features...and if you don't they are easy to find.
The features might seem limited, and yet it's incredible what you can do with it.
UTILIZATION
Is it easy to make settings? The basis of subtractive synthesis.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? ...never read it
Is it easy to edit sounds or effects? No effects. Editing is über-easy, every knob controls a single function. It couldn't be easier.
SOUNDS
Do the sound presets fit your music style? It's a mythical sound for electronic music, if it didn't suit me, I would be the problem.
Which sounds do you prefer / hate? ...
I love the basses, leads, distorted effects
Don't look for realism
I love the expression of the filter, as well, it livens up the sounds wonderfully
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you been using it? Used often, resold and rebought.
Did you try any other models before buying this one? Yes, everything, except analog or modeling units.
Which feature do you like the most / the least?
+ The ease of use, depth, soul, arpeggiator, mini sequencer.
- Nothing. When you buy this type of gear you know you'll have constraints: A brief warm-up time, no midi, no way to save presets... But who cares!!!
I always smile when people bad-mouth its sound qualities. Just remember this synth was chosen by the pioneers of electronic music and still is a favorite among some of its most venerated representatives, even though that wasn't Roland's intention... As with many Roland products, this product wasn't conceived to please the people that ended up using it, the latter are artists that decided to hijack it for their own purposes, because it SOUNDS GOOD!
The features might seem limited, and yet it's incredible what you can do with it.
UTILIZATION
Is it easy to make settings? The basis of subtractive synthesis.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? ...never read it
Is it easy to edit sounds or effects? No effects. Editing is über-easy, every knob controls a single function. It couldn't be easier.
SOUNDS
Do the sound presets fit your music style? It's a mythical sound for electronic music, if it didn't suit me, I would be the problem.
Which sounds do you prefer / hate? ...
I love the basses, leads, distorted effects
Don't look for realism
I love the expression of the filter, as well, it livens up the sounds wonderfully
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you been using it? Used often, resold and rebought.
Did you try any other models before buying this one? Yes, everything, except analog or modeling units.
Which feature do you like the most / the least?
+ The ease of use, depth, soul, arpeggiator, mini sequencer.
- Nothing. When you buy this type of gear you know you'll have constraints: A brief warm-up time, no midi, no way to save presets... But who cares!!!
I always smile when people bad-mouth its sound qualities. Just remember this synth was chosen by the pioneers of electronic music and still is a favorite among some of its most venerated representatives, even though that wasn't Roland's intention... As with many Roland products, this product wasn't conceived to please the people that ended up using it, the latter are artists that decided to hijack it for their own purposes, because it SOUNDS GOOD!