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Published on 05/06/14 at 07:37I will try not to repeat what has been said in previous reviews also ...
Format groovebox for me the ideal. Why? It takes up less space than a keyboard is programmable single transportable (pads can be used as extra keyboard) and ca can make sentences more easily than a rack. However, this is not a groovebox common sense ... A more limited both in sound and a typical pallet MC for example, the sound that comes out has however nothing to see with this one who looks for typical analog. The synth part is limited to a track, as saying that apart from minimalist electro, and despite the system mixing two patches, it'll just be super for anyone who wants to be limited to this bike. The rhythm part is well made but it quickly turns round despite some editing capabilities. Few less percussive sounds (bass and fx) we are at the end of the keyboard are also quite limited.
The effect part is rather anecdotal, although I find many effective overdrive. One effect of the 4 arranged by track (4 tracks including three rhythmic therefore) + overdrive.
For the synth part, I agree with the previous review, big sound analog typed in that spot rather low, with one side a bit unstable ... The very pleasant system mix between two patches is excellent, it has still a variety of sounds pretty huge even with the limitations of the editions façade. The filter is effective without being ultra violent, only the depth of the filter envelope (FEG depth) reacts capricious, not always pleasant with a staircase effect.
We saw the edition of the sound complicated when you want to go a little in depth or from scratch ... A look at the silkscreen knobs give you an idea. However, this machine is just me finding ideas from things already drawn, and avoids the blow of losing the menus for efficient sound and not too experimental. To be honest, I do not know the software, and I prefer fighter with the venom of the leaves make a sound research ... With two operators for each "scene" (or patch), there's still a matter to stuff that will cock in ass (200).
The sequencer is effective without being perfect. Registration movements knobs (16 bars) alone has justified its existence by 8 measures against programming is just too much for the rhythm part (in my opinion). The annoying thing also also can not deactivate recording or even change tracks without stopping the sequence ... It is personal and it is drunk rédibitoire to compose live. Otherwise it's classic groovebox staïlle.
UTILIZATION
As mentioned previously, manual light machine very playful.
Manual soft much sharper.
editing sounds is said above, it is indeed the black point of the machine. But it is a replace in the architecture of the machine: who has a bass-station such that sells without the same price range, or n "any other mono synth, it has direct access to some more parameters, but significantly less margin synthesis on this machine.
An annoying thing though, is that there is no preset location. It backs up the entire sequence more sound settings under the same number ... it's a bit stupid, but it's groovebox baby.
SOUNDS
I among other electro, hip hop, to the atmosphere. For the first two types ca goes well, there's more to press against by the atmospheric layers, although the act of mixing patches and modulation possibilities for long envelopes allows creating very interesting kinds of drones ... The machine is more comfortable in percussive sounds with the support of the sequencer.
OVERALL OPINION
I had all kinds of groovebox other brands and it is truly unique. It is more a synth with a sequencer and a practical electronic drum kit that sounds although limited. I also have her twin sister, DX200, much more capricious edition (FM synthesis requires) and whose sound approach than my style (although I'm big wobbler with!). Both are complementary to the synth part, but the PCM kits are the same and that's a shame.
This is a box that sounds undeniably make a lot of jealous VA for its sound quality and some analog for its range of possibilities. Definitely worth the shot OCCAZ who love his particular format. As I say, we must look beyond the screen "all in one" and that she not play in the yard groovebox electribe Korg, Roland MC or EMU. However, its particular format allows things we would not do with AN1X, version Keyboard shipping the same card. Little or no sufficient alone, she hides a sound monster for a really reasonable price Cygnus.
I think this machine (and even its FM sis) are not going to be eaten by newcomer low cost analog which are still much more limited. With defects of ergonomics, some fagilité of encoders, it remains a UFO craft a little for his time that still has wood to send for a few years.
I love it: D
I'll come edit my review if I put one day hands in the editor (just). It's been a song that I connect the binoculars on a lil netbook to take a look!
Format groovebox for me the ideal. Why? It takes up less space than a keyboard is programmable single transportable (pads can be used as extra keyboard) and ca can make sentences more easily than a rack. However, this is not a groovebox common sense ... A more limited both in sound and a typical pallet MC for example, the sound that comes out has however nothing to see with this one who looks for typical analog. The synth part is limited to a track, as saying that apart from minimalist electro, and despite the system mixing two patches, it'll just be super for anyone who wants to be limited to this bike. The rhythm part is well made but it quickly turns round despite some editing capabilities. Few less percussive sounds (bass and fx) we are at the end of the keyboard are also quite limited.
The effect part is rather anecdotal, although I find many effective overdrive. One effect of the 4 arranged by track (4 tracks including three rhythmic therefore) + overdrive.
For the synth part, I agree with the previous review, big sound analog typed in that spot rather low, with one side a bit unstable ... The very pleasant system mix between two patches is excellent, it has still a variety of sounds pretty huge even with the limitations of the editions façade. The filter is effective without being ultra violent, only the depth of the filter envelope (FEG depth) reacts capricious, not always pleasant with a staircase effect.
We saw the edition of the sound complicated when you want to go a little in depth or from scratch ... A look at the silkscreen knobs give you an idea. However, this machine is just me finding ideas from things already drawn, and avoids the blow of losing the menus for efficient sound and not too experimental. To be honest, I do not know the software, and I prefer fighter with the venom of the leaves make a sound research ... With two operators for each "scene" (or patch), there's still a matter to stuff that will cock in ass (200).
The sequencer is effective without being perfect. Registration movements knobs (16 bars) alone has justified its existence by 8 measures against programming is just too much for the rhythm part (in my opinion). The annoying thing also also can not deactivate recording or even change tracks without stopping the sequence ... It is personal and it is drunk rédibitoire to compose live. Otherwise it's classic groovebox staïlle.
UTILIZATION
As mentioned previously, manual light machine very playful.
Manual soft much sharper.
editing sounds is said above, it is indeed the black point of the machine. But it is a replace in the architecture of the machine: who has a bass-station such that sells without the same price range, or n "any other mono synth, it has direct access to some more parameters, but significantly less margin synthesis on this machine.
An annoying thing though, is that there is no preset location. It backs up the entire sequence more sound settings under the same number ... it's a bit stupid, but it's groovebox baby.
SOUNDS
I among other electro, hip hop, to the atmosphere. For the first two types ca goes well, there's more to press against by the atmospheric layers, although the act of mixing patches and modulation possibilities for long envelopes allows creating very interesting kinds of drones ... The machine is more comfortable in percussive sounds with the support of the sequencer.
OVERALL OPINION
I had all kinds of groovebox other brands and it is truly unique. It is more a synth with a sequencer and a practical electronic drum kit that sounds although limited. I also have her twin sister, DX200, much more capricious edition (FM synthesis requires) and whose sound approach than my style (although I'm big wobbler with!). Both are complementary to the synth part, but the PCM kits are the same and that's a shame.
This is a box that sounds undeniably make a lot of jealous VA for its sound quality and some analog for its range of possibilities. Definitely worth the shot OCCAZ who love his particular format. As I say, we must look beyond the screen "all in one" and that she not play in the yard groovebox electribe Korg, Roland MC or EMU. However, its particular format allows things we would not do with AN1X, version Keyboard shipping the same card. Little or no sufficient alone, she hides a sound monster for a really reasonable price Cygnus.
I think this machine (and even its FM sis) are not going to be eaten by newcomer low cost analog which are still much more limited. With defects of ergonomics, some fagilité of encoders, it remains a UFO craft a little for his time that still has wood to send for a few years.
I love it: D
I'll come edit my review if I put one day hands in the editor (just). It's been a song that I connect the binoculars on a lil netbook to take a look!