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Published on 08/13/12 at 09:49Half-rack enclosure easy to integrate into a live set.
The build quality is just okay.
I will not dwell too much on features because they are known, except that this module includes a ROM 64 MB dedicated to the sounds of acoustic pianos, string and other pad. The sounds of Rhodes, Clavinet and Wurtlizer are pure modeling, they do not use any samples.
The case is supplied with an editor (PC only).
Line and very useful for reconnecting a second rack or synth (competition should take a leaf).
Another addition, two pedal inputs (including one for the expression pedal).
the connection is complete, USB port, and a trio noon.
UTILIZATION
The ergonomics of the rack is average, nothing more, but frankly, much better to use the external editor that allows really getting into the bowels of the beast and discover all the possibilities that are really interesting.
Without the publisher, I think this expander loses half its interest because it really helps to build your own presets in a thorough and quick. I find this editor very successful indeed, I soon mastered and only a small party I crafted sound chars.
I recommend the use of USB drivers Mumbo (which do not work under Win seven), is better to use a standard USB Midi device (if we have available of course).
on the other hand, the module does not recognize the signal south of my sustain pedal connected to my Yamaha P60, really weird. I have to connect a pedal at the rack. I do not know how to solve this problem ...
SOUNDS
On piano sounds, I have my preference for the Grand Piano Bright (the fourth piano sound), which suits me really well in the sound.
The dynamic range is really consistent, sound is very clean, it sounds really good. I plug that uses big piano like Alicia's Keys, I have not felt a qualitative leap with less than what I found in the RP-X, there really is nothing to be ashamed! The joy of playing is really, bravo GEM!
For Rhodes, the "Real Rhodes" is my favorite, the modeling gives incredible results! The grain is there, and with a little tremolo, it does matter! Only my faithful Scarbee gave me these sensations there. I think to get better we must start in the North, and yet I think there is not such a big difference ...
The sounds of pads and strings allow the possibility of large tablecloths if you hack well with the editor. Well, it was still not a Wavestation under the hood, but more that it can really help. In combination with the acoustic piano, no worries, it does it well. For the rest of the sounds, I do not master to give an opinion on the sounds of trench CP, harpsichords and other Clavinet in general, but I like the Wurlitzer, but good.
Pity that lack of B3 organ sounds, it would really come full circle ...
The effect section is correct: the reverbs do their work, the tremolo sounds good, and stereo delay also. Too bad for the latter we do not have the ability to adjust accurately (in BPM or Milliseconds) the timming repetitions. I do not use the insert effects, but the wah (which can be controlled by an expression pedal) seemed to sound good.
OVERALL OPINION
It has been 5 days since I have this rack.
This is my first module dedicated to pianos and keyboards.
What I love most:
-Compact size
-Sounds of acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes fabulous
-The external editor
On-line input and two pedal inputs
-The price
What I like least:
-No organ sounds
At 260 euros (model returned) in Music Store, it's just fabulous. An excellent price for a module that offers sounds that sound and is very malleable through its external editor. The connection you can meet a number of configuration constraints. Only small downside, the lack of B3 organ sounds ...
The build quality is just okay.
I will not dwell too much on features because they are known, except that this module includes a ROM 64 MB dedicated to the sounds of acoustic pianos, string and other pad. The sounds of Rhodes, Clavinet and Wurtlizer are pure modeling, they do not use any samples.
The case is supplied with an editor (PC only).
Line and very useful for reconnecting a second rack or synth (competition should take a leaf).
Another addition, two pedal inputs (including one for the expression pedal).
the connection is complete, USB port, and a trio noon.
UTILIZATION
The ergonomics of the rack is average, nothing more, but frankly, much better to use the external editor that allows really getting into the bowels of the beast and discover all the possibilities that are really interesting.
Without the publisher, I think this expander loses half its interest because it really helps to build your own presets in a thorough and quick. I find this editor very successful indeed, I soon mastered and only a small party I crafted sound chars.
I recommend the use of USB drivers Mumbo (which do not work under Win seven), is better to use a standard USB Midi device (if we have available of course).
on the other hand, the module does not recognize the signal south of my sustain pedal connected to my Yamaha P60, really weird. I have to connect a pedal at the rack. I do not know how to solve this problem ...
SOUNDS
On piano sounds, I have my preference for the Grand Piano Bright (the fourth piano sound), which suits me really well in the sound.
The dynamic range is really consistent, sound is very clean, it sounds really good. I plug that uses big piano like Alicia's Keys, I have not felt a qualitative leap with less than what I found in the RP-X, there really is nothing to be ashamed! The joy of playing is really, bravo GEM!
For Rhodes, the "Real Rhodes" is my favorite, the modeling gives incredible results! The grain is there, and with a little tremolo, it does matter! Only my faithful Scarbee gave me these sensations there. I think to get better we must start in the North, and yet I think there is not such a big difference ...
The sounds of pads and strings allow the possibility of large tablecloths if you hack well with the editor. Well, it was still not a Wavestation under the hood, but more that it can really help. In combination with the acoustic piano, no worries, it does it well. For the rest of the sounds, I do not master to give an opinion on the sounds of trench CP, harpsichords and other Clavinet in general, but I like the Wurlitzer, but good.
Pity that lack of B3 organ sounds, it would really come full circle ...
The effect section is correct: the reverbs do their work, the tremolo sounds good, and stereo delay also. Too bad for the latter we do not have the ability to adjust accurately (in BPM or Milliseconds) the timming repetitions. I do not use the insert effects, but the wah (which can be controlled by an expression pedal) seemed to sound good.
OVERALL OPINION
It has been 5 days since I have this rack.
This is my first module dedicated to pianos and keyboards.
What I love most:
-Compact size
-Sounds of acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes fabulous
-The external editor
On-line input and two pedal inputs
-The price
What I like least:
-No organ sounds
At 260 euros (model returned) in Music Store, it's just fabulous. An excellent price for a module that offers sounds that sound and is very malleable through its external editor. The connection you can meet a number of configuration constraints. Only small downside, the lack of B3 organ sounds ...