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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/08/08 at 13:53
(Originally written by Paranomix39/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
UTILIZATION
Personally, I find the sequencer is quite complicated but great: everything can be edited! It takes too much time but once you understood how it works, it goes smoothly.
The 64MB memory isn't a lot but I use it with a PC so that's not a problem.
Its main advantages are the sequencer, the drum machine, and the playability live.
SOUNDS
Properly edited presets sound good. You'll obviously need to enhance the sounds with some processing or VSTi, but it sounds very good by itself.
The result is much better with an AIEB2 card: the sound becomes clearer and has more punch.
OVERALL OPINION
I started three years ago with a RM1x, then I bought a RS7000 one year ago and it's a dream machine. I've sometimes thought about selling it but I never did because I was sure I would regret it.
I previously used Electribe SX and MX (too simple for my taste so it became boring).
The MC808 is a very good device but I like having lots of knobs, like on the RS, which BTW has a very small display (it feels almost like a plastic toy).
The MC303 is really nice considering its price but it's in a totally different league.
Right now I just have my RS7000 and my Mac.
As a summary, buy the RS because it's an amazing tool (but don't expect to master it right away).
UTILIZATION
Personally, I find the sequencer is quite complicated but great: everything can be edited! It takes too much time but once you understood how it works, it goes smoothly.
The 64MB memory isn't a lot but I use it with a PC so that's not a problem.
Its main advantages are the sequencer, the drum machine, and the playability live.
SOUNDS
Properly edited presets sound good. You'll obviously need to enhance the sounds with some processing or VSTi, but it sounds very good by itself.
The result is much better with an AIEB2 card: the sound becomes clearer and has more punch.
OVERALL OPINION
I started three years ago with a RM1x, then I bought a RS7000 one year ago and it's a dream machine. I've sometimes thought about selling it but I never did because I was sure I would regret it.
I previously used Electribe SX and MX (too simple for my taste so it became boring).
The MC808 is a very good device but I like having lots of knobs, like on the RS, which BTW has a very small display (it feels almost like a plastic toy).
The MC303 is really nice considering its price but it's in a totally different league.
Right now I just have my RS7000 and my Mac.
As a summary, buy the RS because it's an amazing tool (but don't expect to master it right away).