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Will Zégal « Expensive, but interesting »
Published on 02/01/11 at 03:58I bought it after testing the Nocturn (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/surface-de-controle-midi/novation/Nocturn/editorial/tests/controleur-de-nuit.html).
I was, despite its limitations, rather attracted by the Automap. Having the experience of Behringer BCF and BCR that lack, I wanted a controller with screens that recalls the settings.
Also, I wanted a controller with a small keyboard for failing to turn me into one of my great master controller for a beat when I work on a sound.
UTILIZATION
The touch keyboard is quite nice. Sometimes I record some stuff with. Given its size, even when I use primarily in research / work sounds and I use a larger keyboard when it comes to recording.
The manual is clear, from what I remember.
The Automap configuration is very simple. However, there are gaps very stupid, like failing to reassign a button to another by simple copy / paste or drag and drop.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for about two years. I have several teachers and other keyboards I have tested poorly.
What I like most:
- Overall quality
- Presence of screens
- Intelligent operation
- Ease of Automap once properly set (which still takes time)
- USB powered
- Two MIDI ports
What I dislike:
- The viewing angle is limited screens when the keyboard is placed on a table and not in front of you. It then requires to raise and turn a bit toward you. Less aesthetic than keep it aligned with its control surface for example.
- Endless knobs knobs: I hate it, preferring the non-serrated. But not notched endless, it's expensive.
- Automap not "universal" functions essentially about plug-ins. Do not work on the integrated effects of sequencers that are not plug-ins.
The quality / price is burdened by the price. It's still expensive. But the presence of screens, the quality (rather than at the top of what is generally found on the keyboards of this size), rich connectivity, the Automap ... All that ends justify the price compared to the rest of the market.
As for the choice again, I think so. It probably does not meet all needs or all awards, but when it does, hard to find a replacement.
In addition, with the purchase of dedicated bag (damn good and solid) which can also pick up my laptop and some accessories, it makes me a config portable and powerful enough jam or go for a holiday.
I was, despite its limitations, rather attracted by the Automap. Having the experience of Behringer BCF and BCR that lack, I wanted a controller with screens that recalls the settings.
Also, I wanted a controller with a small keyboard for failing to turn me into one of my great master controller for a beat when I work on a sound.
UTILIZATION
The touch keyboard is quite nice. Sometimes I record some stuff with. Given its size, even when I use primarily in research / work sounds and I use a larger keyboard when it comes to recording.
The manual is clear, from what I remember.
The Automap configuration is very simple. However, there are gaps very stupid, like failing to reassign a button to another by simple copy / paste or drag and drop.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for about two years. I have several teachers and other keyboards I have tested poorly.
What I like most:
- Overall quality
- Presence of screens
- Intelligent operation
- Ease of Automap once properly set (which still takes time)
- USB powered
- Two MIDI ports
What I dislike:
- The viewing angle is limited screens when the keyboard is placed on a table and not in front of you. It then requires to raise and turn a bit toward you. Less aesthetic than keep it aligned with its control surface for example.
- Endless knobs knobs: I hate it, preferring the non-serrated. But not notched endless, it's expensive.
- Automap not "universal" functions essentially about plug-ins. Do not work on the integrated effects of sequencers that are not plug-ins.
The quality / price is burdened by the price. It's still expensive. But the presence of screens, the quality (rather than at the top of what is generally found on the keyboards of this size), rich connectivity, the Automap ... All that ends justify the price compared to the rest of the market.
As for the choice again, I think so. It probably does not meet all needs or all awards, but when it does, hard to find a replacement.
In addition, with the purchase of dedicated bag (damn good and solid) which can also pick up my laptop and some accessories, it makes me a config portable and powerful enough jam or go for a holiday.