The sequencer is the most confusing piece of crap ive ever worked with.i have always used it as a slave box and it has worked really well.all of the knobs on the front panel have a corresponding CC number so they respond to midi.this has been very usefull for writing drum and bass.you can change the length of the hi hat(for example)during the sequence.the only problem i had was when i hit record on my sequencer to record myself turning the knob in real time,some of the knobs data didnt show up on the track/phrase.so i had to go in and enter in each cc/movement manually on my sequencer.

Price paid: $600.00 USD

UTILIZATION

The sequencer sucks because when you are editing a 32 step sequence and you go to page 2(17-33) you cannot see or hear what is going on with the first half of your pattern.and at high tempos..... this sucks...so use it as a slave and its great.

SOUNDS

The sound quality is great.It sounds almost identical to the 909.The only thing i dont like about it is that the bass drum sounds a little flat.the snare drum is the same way,but not as bad.The best feature of this machine is the hi hats.the hi hats sound exactly like the 909.the rim shot is the weakest point,I havent used it at all.the clap sounds really good,but the 909 is better.all around the 909 sounds better...crispier.all i am basically using my x-bass for is its hi hats and clap....and the snare drum in one song..."trip down further" www.soundclick.com/440hz

OVERALL OPINION

Very durable metal and wood body...played several gigs and never a problem.

I will get rid of it as soon as i find some equally as good hi hats....if thats even possible.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: 440hz ( 2-, 2006)