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covax « NO groovebox, synth YES! »
Published on 05/04/12 at 06:41
Best value:
Excellent
Already developed.
Recording on the fly during playback sequence ==> practice
A low-resolution sequencer ==> it is "mechanical"
UTILIZATION
I use it only for its 5 synth tracks from other machines (mcf / blofeld / micro X) for the "electro / dub / hip-hop."
The big advantage of this machine is that you can dial quickly. Getting started is easy and fun. The monophonic tracks do not allow more things, but as a sound source among others, the EMX has its place.
The knobs are a treat to turn, is fun to open / close the filters.
I use it primarily for bass, leads and FX.
SOUNDS
The sounds are fine for me. Incisive sounds, powerful style with a clean machine.
The possibilities are wide. Between the various waveforms, modulation, filters and 2FX, there is something to be repeated. However, we will recognize the grain of the machine that is very characteristic. But again, among other synth, it's almost a quality.
To the rhythm that's another story. I think the percussive sounds are not quite so numerous or very average. One tires quickly.
OVERALL OPINION
It's 2/3 years that I possess.
The price / quality ratio is good. VA synth monophonic multi-timbral (5 tracks) with which one can leave the original sounds without spending hours of programming. Ergonomics is the main strength of this machine (and Electribes in general).
As groovebox is limited on the other hand and this time we recognize the machine 2km. It is best to move towards a MC-808 for example (a bit more expensive) which is much more complete (600 waveforms, many drumkits, effects, routing, number of tracks, synthesis) and can engage in different musical styles.
With the EMX, it is handsomely in electro.
Recording on the fly during playback sequence ==> practice
A low-resolution sequencer ==> it is "mechanical"
UTILIZATION
I use it only for its 5 synth tracks from other machines (mcf / blofeld / micro X) for the "electro / dub / hip-hop."
The big advantage of this machine is that you can dial quickly. Getting started is easy and fun. The monophonic tracks do not allow more things, but as a sound source among others, the EMX has its place.
The knobs are a treat to turn, is fun to open / close the filters.
I use it primarily for bass, leads and FX.
SOUNDS
The sounds are fine for me. Incisive sounds, powerful style with a clean machine.
The possibilities are wide. Between the various waveforms, modulation, filters and 2FX, there is something to be repeated. However, we will recognize the grain of the machine that is very characteristic. But again, among other synth, it's almost a quality.
To the rhythm that's another story. I think the percussive sounds are not quite so numerous or very average. One tires quickly.
OVERALL OPINION
It's 2/3 years that I possess.
The price / quality ratio is good. VA synth monophonic multi-timbral (5 tracks) with which one can leave the original sounds without spending hours of programming. Ergonomics is the main strength of this machine (and Electribes in general).
As groovebox is limited on the other hand and this time we recognize the machine 2km. It is best to move towards a MC-808 for example (a bit more expensive) which is much more complete (600 waveforms, many drumkits, effects, routing, number of tracks, synthesis) and can engage in different musical styles.
With the EMX, it is handsomely in electro.