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Published on 01/10/09 at 10:50
Value For Money :
Excellent
- What technical characteristics?
Keyboard 49 semi-weighted keys with after-touch
LCD 144 characters
8 endless rotary encoders
8 buttons with LED
8 switches of group selection
8 pads
Automap Universal (automatic assignment of essential functions for controllers)
MIDI learn
Powered by USB port
Xcite + software bundle includes Ableton Live Lite 6, Novation Bass Station, BFD Utralite, GURU demo version and 470 MB of samples from Loopmasters
UTILIZATION
- The touch keyboard is it nice? Should your use?
I am not a pianist, however, I have already tested several synths and keyboards masters to make me a good idea of differences in the hit. That of compact Remote compares with a good touch type keyboard (like the Yamaha DX7 for example) it is superior to all the controllers I've tried so far (Akai, Edirol, M-Audio Berhinger Korg).
It suits me perfectly
- The general configuration is simple?
I use it with my Macbook Pro, I only follow what the manual said, the whole thing happened very quickly without any problem
- The selection of MIDI channels, patches is easy?
I should mention that on the same week I switched to Mac, Live 7 and I adopted the Novation. So I had to get used to a new OS and a new sequencer and then play with the selections of MIDI channels, patches and company ... I had to spend a few evenings reading the manual Live (500 pages) and somewhat less remote than the 49 but it works easily, Thanks for Novation Automap Universal.
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Super clear, in French on the Novation site, simply download it to get an idea. There are also plenty of videos tutorials on how to use the controller.
OVERALL OPINION
- For how long have you been using it?
3 weeks
- What thing do you like most/least about it?
+: Super-wide screen that allows you to name just above the encoders
+: The touch keyboard
+: The rugged construction
-: The hit of the 8 pads hard enough (less pleasant than the pads of the M-Audio AXIOM)
- Did you try many other models before getting this one?
At the hit, I + / - tried all the models that are found most often.
Level of use with a sequencer, no.
- What is your opinion about the value for the price?
I buy in England www.turnkey.co.uk (super pro site very very fast in my experience) at a price of 239 pounds when the pound was at its lowest, or 270 € with delivery. I therefore value for money excellent. And even for 350 € (price usually found in Belgium) I think it is good value for money.
- Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
With my experience of 3 weeks, and yes ... necessarily Thank you to Djangowes, your review convinced me after purchase I am not disappointed.
Keyboard 49 semi-weighted keys with after-touch
LCD 144 characters
8 endless rotary encoders
8 buttons with LED
8 switches of group selection
8 pads
Automap Universal (automatic assignment of essential functions for controllers)
MIDI learn
Powered by USB port
Xcite + software bundle includes Ableton Live Lite 6, Novation Bass Station, BFD Utralite, GURU demo version and 470 MB of samples from Loopmasters
UTILIZATION
- The touch keyboard is it nice? Should your use?
I am not a pianist, however, I have already tested several synths and keyboards masters to make me a good idea of differences in the hit. That of compact Remote compares with a good touch type keyboard (like the Yamaha DX7 for example) it is superior to all the controllers I've tried so far (Akai, Edirol, M-Audio Berhinger Korg).
It suits me perfectly
- The general configuration is simple?
I use it with my Macbook Pro, I only follow what the manual said, the whole thing happened very quickly without any problem
- The selection of MIDI channels, patches is easy?
I should mention that on the same week I switched to Mac, Live 7 and I adopted the Novation. So I had to get used to a new OS and a new sequencer and then play with the selections of MIDI channels, patches and company ... I had to spend a few evenings reading the manual Live (500 pages) and somewhat less remote than the 49 but it works easily, Thanks for Novation Automap Universal.
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Super clear, in French on the Novation site, simply download it to get an idea. There are also plenty of videos tutorials on how to use the controller.
OVERALL OPINION
- For how long have you been using it?
3 weeks
- What thing do you like most/least about it?
+: Super-wide screen that allows you to name just above the encoders
+: The touch keyboard
+: The rugged construction
-: The hit of the 8 pads hard enough (less pleasant than the pads of the M-Audio AXIOM)
- Did you try many other models before getting this one?
At the hit, I + / - tried all the models that are found most often.
Level of use with a sequencer, no.
- What is your opinion about the value for the price?
I buy in England www.turnkey.co.uk (super pro site very very fast in my experience) at a price of 239 pounds when the pound was at its lowest, or 270 € with delivery. I therefore value for money excellent. And even for 350 € (price usually found in Belgium) I think it is good value for money.
- Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
With my experience of 3 weeks, and yes ... necessarily Thank you to Djangowes, your review convinced me after purchase I am not disappointed.