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lcarre10 « An excellent first synth »
Published on 11/21/13 at 04:09The CSIX is a synth using AWM2 out in the mid-90s, electronic music oriented. It has roughly 61 keys, some buttons on the front, the standard connectivity, midi, headphones, stereo output, pedals and reliement to the computer (To host) ...
The polyphony is 32 voices, the multitimbrality 16.
There are hundreds of sounds at the origin (close to 900) and 21 drum kits. Common fx (reverbs, delays and variations) + an arpeggiator.
UTILIZATION
If I remember correctly, the use is based on a system of layers (2 max) that can overlap. Each can be modified before and all headed in the effects section. The manual supplied is relatively clear and it is quite easy to find the sound you want and create a nice little set.
Especially the buttons for a minimum edition are on the front panel (buttons cutoff, resonance, attack, release and ASSIGN1 and Assign2). It was very pleasant to edit your own sounds: it takes two layers, we put a little resonance, cutoff envelopes are managed, although his time on dose and reverb and hop it sounds.
SOUNDS
As part of my group at the time, the sounds were quite convincing oriented electro, new wave, dance and techno. Some more traditional sounds (piano, strings) are outdated today, but in my humble level was very acceptable at the time.
The realism was not his strong point, he offered against by beautiful sounds like pads, fx or leads.
OVERALL OPINION
I used a couple of years the time of existence of my small group and frankly we have extensively used (we had two). The value for money was exceptional. Then resold.
What I liked most: its color, weight, ease of use and sound
What I liked least: I do not know ...
To conclude this is a great first synth to learn to program sounds. In time, it should not cost a pittance.
The polyphony is 32 voices, the multitimbrality 16.
There are hundreds of sounds at the origin (close to 900) and 21 drum kits. Common fx (reverbs, delays and variations) + an arpeggiator.
UTILIZATION
If I remember correctly, the use is based on a system of layers (2 max) that can overlap. Each can be modified before and all headed in the effects section. The manual supplied is relatively clear and it is quite easy to find the sound you want and create a nice little set.
Especially the buttons for a minimum edition are on the front panel (buttons cutoff, resonance, attack, release and ASSIGN1 and Assign2). It was very pleasant to edit your own sounds: it takes two layers, we put a little resonance, cutoff envelopes are managed, although his time on dose and reverb and hop it sounds.
SOUNDS
As part of my group at the time, the sounds were quite convincing oriented electro, new wave, dance and techno. Some more traditional sounds (piano, strings) are outdated today, but in my humble level was very acceptable at the time.
The realism was not his strong point, he offered against by beautiful sounds like pads, fx or leads.
OVERALL OPINION
I used a couple of years the time of existence of my small group and frankly we have extensively used (we had two). The value for money was exceptional. Then resold.
What I liked most: its color, weight, ease of use and sound
What I liked least: I do not know ...
To conclude this is a great first synth to learn to program sounds. In time, it should not cost a pittance.