Technics SX-KN6000

5 octaves physical (ability to move certain sounds one octave)
MIDI IN / OUT connectors / THRU
Floppy 3 "5
Pitch Bend wheels and Modulo
Ball "sound check"
Color graphics display
Many connectors (Line OUT, Microphone, expression pedal, effects pedals ...)
Many effects (Sustain, Digital Effect, Reverb, DSP Sound, Variation ...)

The sound quality is often superior to Yamaha equipment (except electric guitars and synth sounds) by definition more "round" less metal ... and a low system literally mind-blowing! The possibilities of DSP (there are actually several different voices DSP) sometimes brings more realism. Some sounds are perfect for epic music (Bigband Brass, Strings Octave, Choirs ...) while fans will turn to synthetic sounds Mono Screech or HPF Pulser (laser harp?), 80's synth poly (Beverly cop?) .
A MIDI file of the imperial march Starwars impressed by the quality but remains below some recent equipment.

Listed pace despite 4 variations over a hundred beats, it remains unsatisfied for contemporary music (although some current radio hits seem to come from a drum machine). But that quality percussion sounds combined with a sequencer (or local dialer that allows you to record a sequence of four steps more ...)
on the other hand, everything jazzy, bossa, funk will have a "velvety" very pleasant soloist, I remain convinced that the instrument can be perfectly integrated in an orchestra.


[+] Connection ample
[+] Quality and number of instruments
[-] Missing a USB direct interface for file transfer

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very intuitive: each side of the screen is:
- Rhythm section left
- Section right instruments

The screen is very clear (even in 2014, it lacks the touch) and is adjustable. Over a slider to adjust the LCD contrast.

Editing sounds is quite possible but I did not address the question. One thing is certain: there are so many possible settings, it is difficult to return to the original sound. Attack time, Modulo, Reverb, tuning, transpose, etc.. (Multiple oscillators, etc.). Brief, beyond my needs.

Sequencer side, regret is the loss of memory after a while (80 minutes stop). The opportunity to save on disk is not at all attractive in 2013 (contact me if you have 3 "disks 5 in good condition ) and if the Easy Rec is perfect, editing step cyclic or remains interesting computer (using a MIDI).

Volume management, parties, mute tracks, etc. is very easy (simultaneously pressing key [-] and [+] in the part, for example), the splitage uses 3 predispositions (with LED to indicate the limit) but accepts pressing an intermediate score (in this case, there will be no separation of light)

OVERALL OPINION

My first synth was a Yamaha PSS-460: sound editing A / D / S / R analog but the pleasure of creating sounds (JM Jarre way). The following was a Yamaha PSS-560 (a total disappointment ... but sounds a MIDI interface!). Then a Technics KN-650 (most of my compositions) and after many years a Technics KN-1400 (ultimately disappointing) and ... sx-KN6000.
With some tests it, and there Yamaha, Roland and Korg (it always makes me dream), I find the nice KN6000, and finally drawing too for me (I'm bad in tact), but it is a product made to go away, for advanced users, musicians who love live: a pace you choose, click on 'Music Style Arranger' (which selects a set of compatible with the rhythm instruments) and go! !

Arranger keyboard 61-note, velocity sensitive and aftertouch. 72 notes of polyphony. and USB connections except full digital output (just normal, he emerged in the late 1990s). Full 16-track sequencer for creating and composing styles easily. Subwoofer integrated. big and beautiful color display.

UTILIZATION

everything is configurable. effects, sounds (like a real synthesizer), pads (two tracks). manual clear.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 years and he still serves. The original sounds must be edited or corrected in the mix for a mix correct and current. Most of the keyboard? truly complete! everything is configurable and best of all: a piano roll for the sequencer, I think it is very rare on an arranger, even today.

There are 5 octaves
ago as conction: audio, midi to coteur and connct for a computer (not usb), microphone, and again, and there are 1000 sounds, 200 styles dacompanement (excluding 4 variation) and can CRER styles and are ditables, and they are effect section for style and sound and the microphone, there baucoup
I just not all on the keyboard and sits him even there a programe dmo and help

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very simple gnrale
the edition of sounds and effects are very easy
The manul is clear and sufficient

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 days and then
I like the effect and the variation
jai essay aute MODEL baucoup of him but it is very easy to use
Price for this very boun qualitbr /> of course to price

User of a Technics SX-KN6000 recently with the particularity to have a keyboard button (accordion) for a few days, it offers a wealth of opportunity (do not get lost though).

UTILIZATION

Size only regret for the musicians of this type of keyboard buttons, the left hand (bass) is not prepared as the accordion, but in the other direction on the order of notes from left to right: Mi -> La -> D -> G -> C -> F -> Si.b ->... I hope that this new provision will be easily assimilated, because I have not received info on a possible parametragage the KN6000 on this point. So if someone with a notice on this last point ... thank you in advance.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent arranger.