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Thiti13
Published on 11/28/08 at 07:21
Audience:
Beginners
All features are detailed on the website of Roland http://www.roland.fr/
To summarize:
Generator synth sounds 128-voice polyphony
8 motorized faders
Oriented sounds Dance / Techno editable at will
Sampling & Sequencing
Editor software included (PC / Mac) for editing samples, patches and parties
CompactFlash card connector (archive)
USB port (MIDI & archive: file sharing AIF / WAV) + MIDI In / Out
16 pads (several banks), D Beam, V-Link ...
No complaints, the features are excellent for the price offered. Just one problem: it lacks a MIDI Through ...
It is in fact mainly the addition of the sampler (from the MC-505) which is remarkable.
UTILIZATION
- The general configuration is it simple?
Those familiar with the Roland Groovebox know they are (initially) not easy to handle. Some manipulation 'are not very intuitive. But this is generally user-friendly.
The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Me who used the MC-303 and 505, I quickly found my bearings, despite the substantial progress functions in terms of quantity and quality.
- The manual is clear and sufficient?
Enough and even though complete! (150 pages anyway)
SOUNDS
The sounds are great and fit perfectly to the style that I do (dance, techno, dream, or pop). They are also subject to change at will.
The effect (applicable to a hundred sounds) are compelling. Everyone will find his account, according to its affinity and style of music.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
For three weeks, but I know the Groovebox for years (I already had before: MC303, 505).
What is so special that you like most and least?
The next "all-in-one" is great (sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, sequencer).
For cons, the difficulty of getting started for beginners can put off some.
How would you rate the quality / price?
It is excellent when one considers the overall quality of the product.
With experience, you do again this choice?
No problems in the Groovebox "tear" at all! I will always trust the Roland Groovebox.
To summarize:
Generator synth sounds 128-voice polyphony
8 motorized faders
Oriented sounds Dance / Techno editable at will
Sampling & Sequencing
Editor software included (PC / Mac) for editing samples, patches and parties
CompactFlash card connector (archive)
USB port (MIDI & archive: file sharing AIF / WAV) + MIDI In / Out
16 pads (several banks), D Beam, V-Link ...
No complaints, the features are excellent for the price offered. Just one problem: it lacks a MIDI Through ...
It is in fact mainly the addition of the sampler (from the MC-505) which is remarkable.
UTILIZATION
- The general configuration is it simple?
Those familiar with the Roland Groovebox know they are (initially) not easy to handle. Some manipulation 'are not very intuitive. But this is generally user-friendly.
The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Me who used the MC-303 and 505, I quickly found my bearings, despite the substantial progress functions in terms of quantity and quality.
- The manual is clear and sufficient?
Enough and even though complete! (150 pages anyway)
SOUNDS
The sounds are great and fit perfectly to the style that I do (dance, techno, dream, or pop). They are also subject to change at will.
The effect (applicable to a hundred sounds) are compelling. Everyone will find his account, according to its affinity and style of music.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
For three weeks, but I know the Groovebox for years (I already had before: MC303, 505).
What is so special that you like most and least?
The next "all-in-one" is great (sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, sequencer).
For cons, the difficulty of getting started for beginners can put off some.
How would you rate the quality / price?
It is excellent when one considers the overall quality of the product.
With experience, you do again this choice?
No problems in the Groovebox "tear" at all! I will always trust the Roland Groovebox.