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Published on 04/22/14 at 14:14ROMpler expander, 16bit 48Khz sampling, 8MB ROM, 430 samples without the possibility of extension. 2 multi-effects. A pair of stereo outputs, no separate output. Midi in / out / thru.
GM 8 drum kits, 100 memory locations for patches and 100 multi (combi). Polyphony 64 notes max.
The sounds are editable, single or double oscillator mode. Pitch EG shared by LFO 1 patch, but non-resonant filter with an effect that can get closer.
UTILIZATION
The config is simple and the manual is correct, but even for me who am not a sissy, it's hassle to program with a few buttons.
There are PC vendors (SoundQuest, XEdit, X5 Edit Pro). I personally use OR / Well Atari ST that costs a few dollars.
Otherwise there's no mystery, it's pretty classic.
SOUNDS
The samples are clean and curly. The drum sounds are varied and friendly. But it's still rompleur 90s, and I think that sounds lack of heat. It is true that given the polyphony can be easily stacked in combo and then this little beast really gets thick.
Search on Youtube that JayB managed to pull this expander: it made techno sounds really great and you can download for free (thank you to him!)
Multi effects are nice, clean and efficient, but in a multi-timbral setup, we realize that the basic sounds are really "naked."
If he wants to keep his place in a modern studio, you really stack sounds for wealth, otherwise it is flat die.
OVERALL OPINION
I had my first in 2005 I think. I sold it because I found it desperately flat. But his percussion, its effects and combi missed me, I bought another a few years later. He really deserves to be given a chance, but you have to think to get a graphical editor.
With experience, I think I do not have that choice. I often preferred my E-MU Proteus 1000 which has magnificent filters, larger modulation possibilities, much more memory, knobs and a more fluid interface, which sounds even without effect, stand rather property. But the potential of X5D / R and some are legendary M1 that I like, finally.
GM 8 drum kits, 100 memory locations for patches and 100 multi (combi). Polyphony 64 notes max.
The sounds are editable, single or double oscillator mode. Pitch EG shared by LFO 1 patch, but non-resonant filter with an effect that can get closer.
UTILIZATION
The config is simple and the manual is correct, but even for me who am not a sissy, it's hassle to program with a few buttons.
There are PC vendors (SoundQuest, XEdit, X5 Edit Pro). I personally use OR / Well Atari ST that costs a few dollars.
Otherwise there's no mystery, it's pretty classic.
SOUNDS
The samples are clean and curly. The drum sounds are varied and friendly. But it's still rompleur 90s, and I think that sounds lack of heat. It is true that given the polyphony can be easily stacked in combo and then this little beast really gets thick.
Search on Youtube that JayB managed to pull this expander: it made techno sounds really great and you can download for free (thank you to him!)
Multi effects are nice, clean and efficient, but in a multi-timbral setup, we realize that the basic sounds are really "naked."
If he wants to keep his place in a modern studio, you really stack sounds for wealth, otherwise it is flat die.
OVERALL OPINION
I had my first in 2005 I think. I sold it because I found it desperately flat. But his percussion, its effects and combi missed me, I bought another a few years later. He really deserves to be given a chance, but you have to think to get a graphical editor.
With experience, I think I do not have that choice. I often preferred my E-MU Proteus 1000 which has magnificent filters, larger modulation possibilities, much more memory, knobs and a more fluid interface, which sounds even without effect, stand rather property. But the potential of X5D / R and some are legendary M1 that I like, finally.