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Published on 07/21/07 at 14:35
So, 61-key synth fine to the touch. Little knob, but their assignment is multiple.

64-note polyphony and 16 multitimbral parts there or many others (not least) stop at 4 or 6. (I aim person)

midi in thru connectors, four audio outputs and two switch and pedal.

Its level is the big surprise. 512 and use as many factory organized into 4 bank, but the strength of this synth is a preset layer is composed of four whose bank extends its more than 1200 patch. (I will return) However, if this is not enough you can add expansion cards.

two effects processors assignable to each track for a total of 50 effects .. the delay and reverb are striking.

it seems that there is an internal method of sequencing, but I never had the opportunity to interresser me because I spend all externally via PC or RM1X. Moreover limplémentation noon is complete and customizable ultra easily.

a good 9 to 10 for no.

UTILIZATION

Getting started is fast, the first few hours we manage to have fun. The appearance of a little cheap synth gives the impression of having quick turn of knob controllers and modulation but once you fit a bit in the menus you say it will take time to master the gear.

Editing sounds and settings is fairly simple but complex sounds should take his time (the result is against), the menus are organized. you find yourself tapping a key in all directions by turning the knobs, it's physical.

by large flat against the manual .. hyper detailed but in English if you're not bilingual, bought a korg.

a small 8 because of the manual as it is really painful!

SOUNDS

While the sound is the slap ... FAT-oriented, but flexible ELECTRO factory at leisure with many capabilities of Bécanne. My music is progressive and techno-oriented and I am filled with the sound pallette is offered.

it's just hard to lay a good ground, it is not made for that. There is a poor test demonstration in the music but frankly it's a bit lightweight. We revert to the violins.

on the other hand, if you want the bass and leads realistic etultrapuissant is happiness.

The kits are very good rhythm, too, the organ and piano are excellent (my friend who told me). Sounds more focused "sound effects" are not great but not those that are used the most.

The edition is not obvious at first, you can create a preset in layer 4 (layer) each having the same basic sounds of 1200. each layer with its own settings independent envellope and effects. You can adjust at your leisure with a range of parameters ay losing his Latin and you can add ADDITION affect the final rendering and other filters ... (Yes it is a mess ... the fault of the manual)

The effects are excellent but I have already said ... I put in 9 to 10 not because it's going to cry pocesseurs north or viruses lead but I assure you that knowingly (North lead test at least 1000 times) except for groundwater transcandentales, this keyboard is a big bomb and has nothing to envy

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years and am still as pleased. I bought it new, quite expensive just to its output (950 €) it was hard to find, I was given this reference in advising me on the EMU, supposedly one of the hottest. Good has been exaggerated a bit on it but you still even bothering to try. Mandatory pleasant surprise!.

I have tried many keyboards and sound modules have a few and we must recognize that it is the one I use most. The bass is really excellent. I make the layer with a station A, the two machines complement each other very well ..

value for money at the time was not bad, its just a matter now € 350!!
When I see the rating used I suggest you find one at that price worth ca. on the other hand really weird one finds little in the market .. may be the happy owners of this keyboard can not go unnoticed to part and I understand.

Overall a good 9. I could tell you more about four pages of the sounds and editing but you may take me for a pathological liar!