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Published on 03/30/06 at 10:29
Reader / Midi / MP3 compatible audio
Double drive SoundFonts + daughter card slot type Yamaha DB50XG
Midi Patch 8 in - 8 out merge with total processing
2 audio inputs + 4 outputs, headphone jack, footswitch, 2 x remote control
S-VHS + composite
2 modules built-in effects
Hard drive, CD, floppy and SmartMedia
USB interface for transferring files
Everything is managed by a wired remote control with touch screen.
UTILIZATION
Getting started requires patience, especially as the paper manual is provided in German ... A PDF version is available in English on the website of Miditemp (http://www.miditemp.com/). Reading it is necessary to be aware of all the functions of the machine that I can not describe here as there are many ...
Each memory is called a patch, and may contain a midifile, an mp3, or a configuration of patch noon. These can be programmed splitsde master keyboard, for example.
The possibilities are enormous once we have grasped the principle of operation of layers, and that it has the functions of filtering and routing.
Each Midi file can be retouched, each track directed towards any of the external or internal ports and published in full, on or off. The tempo and pitch can be changed, and you can even set benchmarks for looping sections of the song. The loop is enabled / disabled by a pedal switch.
One can associate files to Wav Midi notes on a track named "Trigger". This allows you to mix audio and MIDI, triggering samples from a keyboard or scheduled in the sequence.
The video output will display information on a screen remote Pal, or scroll the words contained in the Midifiles, so karaoke.
The CD-ROM drive can play audio CDs directly through a dedicated, MSX and also features a DJ function that makes the screen appear a double MP3/Midi player with possibility of fade.
The recording mono or stereo audio rises to the analog inputs or output device, depending on the setting.
SOUNDS
Nothing to say about the general sound quality. The audio recording is done in Wav 16, 24 or 32 bit 44.1 kHz. Other frequencies can be read with real-time conversion, sacrificing overall performance.
Midi sounds are from an internal Bank of SoundFonts provided, pretty good. There are others on the net, unfortunately, the memory available for the SF is limited to 32 MB, 44 MB or by turning off the music playback.
OVERALL OPINION
The MSX has happened a few weeks ago in my set the stage for replacing (finally) a floppy disk drive sequences Alesis Datadisk who followed me for 15 years. I wanted to retain the ability to call any song in memory by sending a program change from my Yamaha MFC10 MIDI foot controller, without having to change disks, and with the possibility of making loops in the score to repeat a set verse / chorus, or make it last a solo ad libitum.
On these points, I am filled ... The SoundFonts and MIDI patch are the icing on the cake! The price is justified? It's a matter of perspective.
The operating system is flashable, but the latest version has more than a year. I hope development continues, despite the small number of machines sold. I believe that playing video files is planned for the future. This feature combined with a DVD instead of CD-Rom is a pure joy! How about the possibility de'utiliser the machine as a Midi interface 8 in - 8 out for PC / Mac? I watch out the next version of OS ...
A point when even a small problem with the remote control with backlight does not work. I have to return it, hoping not to be deprived for months ...
I would do this choice because there is no equivalent, even in software version.
Beautiful animal!
Double drive SoundFonts + daughter card slot type Yamaha DB50XG
Midi Patch 8 in - 8 out merge with total processing
2 audio inputs + 4 outputs, headphone jack, footswitch, 2 x remote control
S-VHS + composite
2 modules built-in effects
Hard drive, CD, floppy and SmartMedia
USB interface for transferring files
Everything is managed by a wired remote control with touch screen.
UTILIZATION
Getting started requires patience, especially as the paper manual is provided in German ... A PDF version is available in English on the website of Miditemp (http://www.miditemp.com/). Reading it is necessary to be aware of all the functions of the machine that I can not describe here as there are many ...
Each memory is called a patch, and may contain a midifile, an mp3, or a configuration of patch noon. These can be programmed splitsde master keyboard, for example.
The possibilities are enormous once we have grasped the principle of operation of layers, and that it has the functions of filtering and routing.
Each Midi file can be retouched, each track directed towards any of the external or internal ports and published in full, on or off. The tempo and pitch can be changed, and you can even set benchmarks for looping sections of the song. The loop is enabled / disabled by a pedal switch.
One can associate files to Wav Midi notes on a track named "Trigger". This allows you to mix audio and MIDI, triggering samples from a keyboard or scheduled in the sequence.
The video output will display information on a screen remote Pal, or scroll the words contained in the Midifiles, so karaoke.
The CD-ROM drive can play audio CDs directly through a dedicated, MSX and also features a DJ function that makes the screen appear a double MP3/Midi player with possibility of fade.
The recording mono or stereo audio rises to the analog inputs or output device, depending on the setting.
SOUNDS
Nothing to say about the general sound quality. The audio recording is done in Wav 16, 24 or 32 bit 44.1 kHz. Other frequencies can be read with real-time conversion, sacrificing overall performance.
Midi sounds are from an internal Bank of SoundFonts provided, pretty good. There are others on the net, unfortunately, the memory available for the SF is limited to 32 MB, 44 MB or by turning off the music playback.
OVERALL OPINION
The MSX has happened a few weeks ago in my set the stage for replacing (finally) a floppy disk drive sequences Alesis Datadisk who followed me for 15 years. I wanted to retain the ability to call any song in memory by sending a program change from my Yamaha MFC10 MIDI foot controller, without having to change disks, and with the possibility of making loops in the score to repeat a set verse / chorus, or make it last a solo ad libitum.
On these points, I am filled ... The SoundFonts and MIDI patch are the icing on the cake! The price is justified? It's a matter of perspective.
The operating system is flashable, but the latest version has more than a year. I hope development continues, despite the small number of machines sold. I believe that playing video files is planned for the future. This feature combined with a DVD instead of CD-Rom is a pure joy! How about the possibility de'utiliser the machine as a Midi interface 8 in - 8 out for PC / Mac? I watch out the next version of OS ...
A point when even a small problem with the remote control with backlight does not work. I have to return it, hoping not to be deprived for months ...
I would do this choice because there is no equivalent, even in software version.
Beautiful animal!