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- D-DjoulPublished on 07/06/07 at 06:04 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Well I will not list them in detail, everyone knows them, or else see the doc on the site keyboard.
I'll just give those that do not quote me fairly or that appear important:
- Analog modeling synth, the sound is there, clear, with a potato of hell, the media assets present and yet the sound simulates well the analog!
- The red burst up grave (single, in my studio we see that!).
- Multitimbral: 4.
- 4 separate outputs with several possible configuration.
- No menus submenus (all functions are accessible with pots and buttons>> to the exeption of sync LFOs, MIDI channel assignment as usual ... what, we know).
- A big bank patch, which unfortunately only the first 400 locations …Read moreWell I will not list them in detail, everyone knows them, or else see the doc on the site keyboard.
I'll just give those that do not quote me fairly or that appear important:
- Analog modeling synth, the sound is there, clear, with a potato of hell, the media assets present and yet the sound simulates well the analog!
- The red burst up grave (single, in my studio we see that!).
- Multitimbral: 4.
- 4 separate outputs with several possible configuration.
- No menus submenus (all functions are accessible with pots and buttons>> to the exeption of sync LFOs, MIDI channel assignment as usual ... what, we know).
- A big bank patch, which unfortunately only the first 400 locations are registered user (overwriting the original patch shame! For the price!)
UTILIZATION
Super simple, as said before, one button, one function (I even find it's too simple). In 1 hour you have on hand in two days you know well, and 4 is digested, assimilated! an example of logic, ergonomics and simplicity this synth!
Special mention por LFO Section ultra easy to access (if you already know a few) and yet comprehensive: routing to oscillator 1, 2, 1 & 2, the volume or the filter envelope ... Everything is there.
SOUNDS
Good is the highlight here the programming is put aside in favor of spontaneity and sound.
It is oriented electro, bass-based organic acids, square or round aggressive electro, ambient pads spaceship or underwater, or other sounds more disturbed.
Analog modeling is successful despite the sound more focused in the midrange frequencies in the low and infra.
Please note this rack still lots of big bass, but nothing to do with a supernova II
eg.
OVERALL OPINION
It's been two months since I received it and I already know like my pocket, the pleasant surprise is the sound and texture, super punchy!
It is of the composition and I'm not going to sell it!
If you are looking for a good synth efficient and intuitive, comfortable in the studio or live, with an expressive grain and sharp, this one is for you!
PS: If you are more interested in trying the keyboard version as the control part (the pots, buttons ...) is located in the upper left, and I find it quite uncomfortable, it is even for this reason that I 'I opted for the rack.See less12 - soopalonyonPublished on 12/27/07 at 15:17 (This content has been automatically translated from French)- What type of keyboard (piano synth ...)? How many octaves?
...
- What Controller (pitch, modulation, sustain ...)?
We assign the modulation all custom settings possible.
- What connection (Audio, MIDI pedals ...)?
Trs property: a headphone jack, 4 spares, all that takes to the pedals, only a trio of MIDI.
- How many sounds, effects? What styles? Are ditables?
Whew! I can not count the sounds. In effect there is none (except a touch unison that gives an effect close to the chorus, a key distortion that lgrement dirty sound and echo, which is not really one). This synth is versatile trs. It remains in the field of pure synthse subtractive, but plenty to do. Obviously everythin…Read more- What type of keyboard (piano synth ...)? How many octaves?
...
- What Controller (pitch, modulation, sustain ...)?
We assign the modulation all custom settings possible.
- What connection (Audio, MIDI pedals ...)?
Trs property: a headphone jack, 4 spares, all that takes to the pedals, only a trio of MIDI.
- How many sounds, effects? What styles? Are ditables?
Whew! I can not count the sounds. In effect there is none (except a touch unison that gives an effect close to the chorus, a key distortion that lgrement dirty sound and echo, which is not really one). This synth is versatile trs. It remains in the field of pure synthse subtractive, but plenty to do. Obviously everything is ditable.
- Via a utility Mac / PC?
I dgot one not long ago, but I have not tried. In fact the edition is so simple that directly intrt editor app is a limit.
- What is polyphony? ...
20 votes, I think.
UTILIZATION
Everything is extremely simple. Before even reading the manual (clear and enjoyable) dj can tweak and find sounds. This is the highlight of this machine: it does not require that be triturated, everything is in hand.
SOUNDS
- The sounds they agree your style of music?
Yes absolutely. It never does for me as easy to reproduce a sound heard or imagined.
- Are they ralistes?
Yes my imagination a perfect fit (if not good, when I want a guitar sound, I play guitar).
- The effects are they effective and responsive?
Rev limit is in effect, but I am not against a machine dedicates one Czech SPECIFICATIONS (especially when she can leave the sounds so rich and surprising sec) .
- The expression is good? (Raction VLOC the aftertouch)?
Trs good and again, all the custom settings can perform all necessary VLOC.
- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest? ...
Ben apprciables or whether I am any dtestables fawn solely responsible!
Some examples:
Challenger ( http://www.myspace.com/theghostfile ) . Electribe SMK2 for rhythm.
Mission Atlantis soundtrack ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=_CHtNZQ2XKA ) . All music made with Nordlead ("dirty" with a kind of bit crusher). For surround sound, I used samples, except for the submarine's sonar, the RALIS Nordlead.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
I came across an opportunity in December (a will therefore be three months).
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Difficult to say, I do not see this machine default. We can always say that such a thing as that the function does not, etc.. Yes, there are other synths that have an architecture diffrent, sounds DIFFERENT ... fortunately! But playing on it is a pleasure rel. It can produce tablecloths bewitching, sounds weird, and so on. There is no simple edit.
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I had a Korg X5 before (I still have that matter) is supposed to produce more sounds ralistes, but compared to the keyboard, it's zero-to ergonomics. If not then I shall decide for the keyboard, I test a Roland SH 201 I found a little flat and a Micron for which I almost crack but compared to the beautiful red seemed just tape the eye with a lot of sounds prprogramms "trend" but quite limited edition in real time.
- How do you report qualitprix?
Excellent. I touch 650 euros. I think for that price it is an instrument full of resources and requiring even (I Espree) lots of secrets. Trivia: There were some songs with friends, I have not had much difficulty to adapt to the rhythmic bass guitar has sounded in many styles drlement DIFFERENT trs ( let's rock to funk sensual nag).
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Obviously, if I fell on the same occasion looking for a synth ditable easily and the same bank account, I do not see what m'empcherait to redo the same choice.See less03 - sonic75
Power and elegance ...
Published on 10/30/10 at 14:23 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Everything has been said ... It is almost perfect, I say almost because no effects but the price is normal.
UTILIZATION
Nothing could be easier to create sounds, it makes you want. No menus and submenus puzzle to get a result! The
SOUNDS
2X excels in the leads, basses and sound bizaroides. No machine is better at this level.
OVERALL OPINION
After long hesitation the Prophet 08 I must say that I do not regret my choice because super good value for money. In addition to its powerful and sharp sound quality, this 2X is super sturdy and elegant ... It is complemented perfectly with my Virus TI 2.Read moreEverything has been said ... It is almost perfect, I say almost because no effects but the price is normal.
UTILIZATION
Nothing could be easier to create sounds, it makes you want. No menus and submenus puzzle to get a result! The
SOUNDS
2X excels in the leads, basses and sound bizaroides. No machine is better at this level.
OVERALL OPINION
After long hesitation the Prophet 08 I must say that I do not regret my choice because super good value for money. In addition to its powerful and sharp sound quality, this 2X is super sturdy and elegant ... It is complemented perfectly with my Virus TI 2.See less34 - g.dpsPublished on 12/27/10 at 08:45 (This content has been automatically translated from French)The technical characteristics with easily found on the net, I do not dwell on it ...
Just a small point that is rarely mentioned: unlike that might suggest a little flashy colors of the beast, the rack is made of good thick plate well, the trimmer offent resistance to rotation of good quality and a guarantee of stability adjustments when they are handled, it's solid!
UTILIZATION
I post voluntarily and almost "out of the box to" ease of use of any electronic machine is for me an essential point:
General Setup: Installation is very simple, you plug the right taken in the right places, you configure the I / O sound card and go!
Manual: provided in English and French in an excelle…Read moreThe technical characteristics with easily found on the net, I do not dwell on it ...
Just a small point that is rarely mentioned: unlike that might suggest a little flashy colors of the beast, the rack is made of good thick plate well, the trimmer offent resistance to rotation of good quality and a guarantee of stability adjustments when they are handled, it's solid!
UTILIZATION
I post voluntarily and almost "out of the box to" ease of use of any electronic machine is for me an essential point:
General Setup: Installation is very simple, you plug the right taken in the right places, you configure the I / O sound card and go!
Manual: provided in English and French in an excellent translation, it is clear and complete. Each section is dealt with very simple and can immediately test the machine. Only criticism, the manual is common with the Nord Lead and Nord Rack, in my opinion it does not include enough about the specifics of the latter (eg MIDI connections are bound to be different and are not detailed).
Editions sounds (no effects per se!): Clavia's great strength. From a preset whatsoever, no problem for crushing in all directions at its convenience, each button or volume pot with a specific function. Freedom of expression and creativity is there!
The black dot, but it is very personal: I like to use the arpeggiator, that of the Nord Rack 2X is of excellent quality but its scanning speed is controlled by a potentiometer adjustment range is too narrow in practice does not "stall" the arpeggiator on a specific tempo. I liked the tempo control via digital display, close to BPM, just for this part arpeggiator.
SOUNDS
Sounds: fabulous. Rather I am in electronics and printing that gives me the Nord Rack is a piece can be constructed from A to Z with him, including drums. They are not "realistic" in the sense that they do not try to imitate the "real" instruments. The Rack is not made for that. It merely produce synthesizer sounds excellent and that's all I ask!
Expression: pointless since I pilot with my master keyboard (Axiom 61) that allows all settings reaction to the keys.
Sound: all are good, basses, leads, tablecloths. Some are less pleasing to the ear than others but it is very subjective and mostly just 2 or 3 to manipulate controls on the front to make it sound better depending on the sensitivity of each!
There is no real effects: in practice the "body" of the sound with sculpted filters and envelope enough to get the desired results.
OVERALL OPINION
Time: one week
Testing alternative models: yes and no, it was mostly a long search on the internet with videos of demos of lots and lots of expanders in the same price range
What I like most: ease of use and quality sound
The least: as mentioned above, the lack of a precisely adjustable tempo for the arpeggiator
Value for money: excellent. The price seems perfectly justified given the qualities of the machine.
With experience, would you do this choice without hesitation. Of course I have yet to experience this but I have a feeling that the Nord Rack 2X is a synth that "custody" as it lets out all kinds of sounds. Besides it is always Catalogue Clavia in a world race for ever more unbridled technology is a sign. Very goodSee less34