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Published on 02/22/12 at 06:37Virtual analog modeling synth.
The keyboard is about three octaves, it's not much, but me that's enough.
But the keyboard is flawless, the hit is nice, and especially he manages aftertouch.
The sounds are divided into four bank of 127 sounds that can be managed through the software provided (make backups, copies, import new bank, manage styles ...)
The search for sounds on the synth via several parameters:
- Style of music: hip-hop, rock, techno ...
- Style Instrument: lead, string, bass ... and even vocoder
- By bank (of = A001> D127)
- By alphabetical sorting
One great advantage of this synth is that it is fully integrated with the PC universe.
It serves as a midi keyboard configurable via the Automap software supplied (pro version).
It can also be used as an external sound card.
The hull is made of plastic, but it is very good.
It is very lightweight, easily transportable.
To configure basic technique, I refer you to the manufacturer's website and test AudioFanzine.
UTILIZATION
The configuration and editing sounds and modulation parameters are very comprehensive.
There are so many parameters, many options, chaining modes for different filters and effects, too many options at the arpeggiator.
In short, this synth can not be not master in minutes. It will be rather restricted to users who are experiencing a minimum, or people seeking to invest in virtual analog synthesis.
However, navigation and editing parameters is very simple. Everything is at your fingertips.
The eight knobs are all related to a parameter displayed on the screen. As soon as you touch a knob, a lead lights below it. Each edit section is accessible via a button (which lights up when selected): CSO, Envelope, Filter Effects ...
For the modification of its "live", this synth is perfect. A large main knob to change a particular parameter (the last parameter is selected, or, by default, the filter level 1). We can assign a modulation to each of the 8 knobs (effect of a change, a VCO ...).
Editing sounds is greatly simplified by the VST comes with the keyboard (but it will be used in software to use VST). It is very visual, and so much more "user friendly".
The manual is complete, but I never read them (I like to discover things for myself by fiddling).
SOUNDS
Then there is the strong point of this synth.
The Ultranova is just great!
It can get very fat sounds as sounds perfectly crystalline. The margin of maneuver is extraordinary!
Of course this is a virtual analog synth, do not expect realistic sounds or acoustic.
No sounds of guitar, piano, violin, but purely electronic sounds.
At the same time this is what we ask.
But the range of sounds is so huge that will suit any style of music (techno, hip hop, breakbeat, house, pop, rock ...).
At the time of purchase, I had the idea to buy me a Korg R3, a microKORG or Miniak, but after trying this synth, I reviewed my budget upwards to take me so much sounds to me more!
PS: The present "Rhodes" killed me!
OVERALL OPINION
I have for over two weeks, and I'm delighted!
I took him to complement my Clavia Nord Wave (for purely analog sounds and use my NW for realistic sounds, which he does very well), and I was really excited about its capabilities. I discover each time a little more.
Its advantages for me:
- Its sound
- The number of synthesis parameters and modulation.
- Complete integration (stand alone and the world computer music).
- Its easy and completely customizable arpeggiator.
What it lacks?
A sequencer (maybe). But the arpeggiator is so well done (thanks to the patterns, to play differently note of the agreement), and at worst, the filter Gator can solve this problem (which does not necessarily, since I can also fly it through my MPC).
The value for money is very good. A synth of this quality for under 600 euros (nine) with so many options and parameters, it is a real bargain!
But it is reserved for a public willing to invest very thoroughly, because this little corny is not easy to master!
The keyboard is about three octaves, it's not much, but me that's enough.
But the keyboard is flawless, the hit is nice, and especially he manages aftertouch.
The sounds are divided into four bank of 127 sounds that can be managed through the software provided (make backups, copies, import new bank, manage styles ...)
The search for sounds on the synth via several parameters:
- Style of music: hip-hop, rock, techno ...
- Style Instrument: lead, string, bass ... and even vocoder
- By bank (of = A001> D127)
- By alphabetical sorting
One great advantage of this synth is that it is fully integrated with the PC universe.
It serves as a midi keyboard configurable via the Automap software supplied (pro version).
It can also be used as an external sound card.
The hull is made of plastic, but it is very good.
It is very lightweight, easily transportable.
To configure basic technique, I refer you to the manufacturer's website and test AudioFanzine.
UTILIZATION
The configuration and editing sounds and modulation parameters are very comprehensive.
There are so many parameters, many options, chaining modes for different filters and effects, too many options at the arpeggiator.
In short, this synth can not be not master in minutes. It will be rather restricted to users who are experiencing a minimum, or people seeking to invest in virtual analog synthesis.
However, navigation and editing parameters is very simple. Everything is at your fingertips.
The eight knobs are all related to a parameter displayed on the screen. As soon as you touch a knob, a lead lights below it. Each edit section is accessible via a button (which lights up when selected): CSO, Envelope, Filter Effects ...
For the modification of its "live", this synth is perfect. A large main knob to change a particular parameter (the last parameter is selected, or, by default, the filter level 1). We can assign a modulation to each of the 8 knobs (effect of a change, a VCO ...).
Editing sounds is greatly simplified by the VST comes with the keyboard (but it will be used in software to use VST). It is very visual, and so much more "user friendly".
The manual is complete, but I never read them (I like to discover things for myself by fiddling).
SOUNDS
Then there is the strong point of this synth.
The Ultranova is just great!
It can get very fat sounds as sounds perfectly crystalline. The margin of maneuver is extraordinary!
Of course this is a virtual analog synth, do not expect realistic sounds or acoustic.
No sounds of guitar, piano, violin, but purely electronic sounds.
At the same time this is what we ask.
But the range of sounds is so huge that will suit any style of music (techno, hip hop, breakbeat, house, pop, rock ...).
At the time of purchase, I had the idea to buy me a Korg R3, a microKORG or Miniak, but after trying this synth, I reviewed my budget upwards to take me so much sounds to me more!
PS: The present "Rhodes" killed me!
OVERALL OPINION
I have for over two weeks, and I'm delighted!
I took him to complement my Clavia Nord Wave (for purely analog sounds and use my NW for realistic sounds, which he does very well), and I was really excited about its capabilities. I discover each time a little more.
Its advantages for me:
- Its sound
- The number of synthesis parameters and modulation.
- Complete integration (stand alone and the world computer music).
- Its easy and completely customizable arpeggiator.
What it lacks?
A sequencer (maybe). But the arpeggiator is so well done (thanks to the patterns, to play differently note of the agreement), and at worst, the filter Gator can solve this problem (which does not necessarily, since I can also fly it through my MPC).
The value for money is very good. A synth of this quality for under 600 euros (nine) with so many options and parameters, it is a real bargain!
But it is reserved for a public willing to invest very thoroughly, because this little corny is not easy to master!