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kikililou « Good keyboard but some deficiencies »
Published on 04/01/11 at 06:274 octave synth
256 sounds + 8 + 8 SUPERNATURAL + special backing store 16 Favourites
Editing software supplied
Pitch, modulation, portamento, sustain
MIDI connector, USB2, Sustain Pedal, Output Stereo / Mono
36 notes polyphony, Monophonic
UTILIZATION
Very easy to use: it turns you play!
For editing sounds software is lmivré. It may still directly edit the volume and reverb on each preset.
SOUNDS
Well, this is clearly oriented synth solo. Do not look cool sounds of piano, organ and clavinet.
Many sounds pretty useless and redundant.
Example: a host of guitars but only one or two nice.
Using the modulation and pitch ribbon can reach quite cool effects and make a guitar hero. Note that guitarists hate it!
The synths are pretty good bass too.
The choice of 8 sounds SUPERNATURAL seems quite unwise and quite gadget.
A big gap in my opinion. No sounds of percussion. It is true that this is not the purpose of the instrument. But I had in mind to make a small program with a looper (I suck in "human beat box") and a drum kit would not have been too.
That said I understand it is possible that Roland sort of new sounds for the instrument.
As for the keyboard sounds, they are usable but not really extraordinary.
OVERALL OPINION
Well, for me this is clearly an accessory keyboard. Do not expect to make a real keyboard on stage, but can be fun to incorporate some pieces. It is very enjoyable to play.
And as a nostalgic funk for years 70/80, it does!
More convenient to the beef when you do not hand in his grand piano.
The battery power is poorly conceived (eight AA batteries or batteries): you can not recharge the batteries directly on the keyboard, you need a charger. Not very practical.
Another shortcoming: the intrument has been designed to be autonomous and mobile (he had an expander for my old A1, which contained no sound). An integrated wireless system would have been welcome (the price was not the same but it could be optional).
Pros:
is fun and very fun to play
Some excellent sounds (synths, bass and a few others)
Good idea to have it done in black, the bench is very ugly.
Cons:
Keyboard sounds means
Lack of perceived sounds.
Battery charging impractical
No HF
256 sounds + 8 + 8 SUPERNATURAL + special backing store 16 Favourites
Editing software supplied
Pitch, modulation, portamento, sustain
MIDI connector, USB2, Sustain Pedal, Output Stereo / Mono
36 notes polyphony, Monophonic
UTILIZATION
Very easy to use: it turns you play!
For editing sounds software is lmivré. It may still directly edit the volume and reverb on each preset.
SOUNDS
Well, this is clearly oriented synth solo. Do not look cool sounds of piano, organ and clavinet.
Many sounds pretty useless and redundant.
Example: a host of guitars but only one or two nice.
Using the modulation and pitch ribbon can reach quite cool effects and make a guitar hero. Note that guitarists hate it!
The synths are pretty good bass too.
The choice of 8 sounds SUPERNATURAL seems quite unwise and quite gadget.
A big gap in my opinion. No sounds of percussion. It is true that this is not the purpose of the instrument. But I had in mind to make a small program with a looper (I suck in "human beat box") and a drum kit would not have been too.
That said I understand it is possible that Roland sort of new sounds for the instrument.
As for the keyboard sounds, they are usable but not really extraordinary.
OVERALL OPINION
Well, for me this is clearly an accessory keyboard. Do not expect to make a real keyboard on stage, but can be fun to incorporate some pieces. It is very enjoyable to play.
And as a nostalgic funk for years 70/80, it does!
More convenient to the beef when you do not hand in his grand piano.
The battery power is poorly conceived (eight AA batteries or batteries): you can not recharge the batteries directly on the keyboard, you need a charger. Not very practical.
Another shortcoming: the intrument has been designed to be autonomous and mobile (he had an expander for my old A1, which contained no sound). An integrated wireless system would have been welcome (the price was not the same but it could be optional).
Pros:
is fun and very fun to play
Some excellent sounds (synths, bass and a few others)
Good idea to have it done in black, the bench is very ugly.
Cons:
Keyboard sounds means
Lack of perceived sounds.
Battery charging impractical
No HF