hotblow « Very good versatile synth »
Published on 11/19/14 at 11:06
Audience:
Beginners
76 semi-weighted synth keys aftertouch
VAST - multi timbral 128 votes
connectors comprehensive midi / usb ...
full effects system.
16-track sequencer
Kore-compatible ROM 64
UTILIZATION
The "standard" usage is very simple, this synth is extremely well thought out, and EVERYTHING is customizable. The list of programs could be better indexed, but you can create your own combinations (quick access).
This is also a great master keyboard with 16 MIDI channels and can create A to Z combinations (setup) to drive multiple programs, sequences ... etc.
things get complicated when dealing synthesis in depth: the programs are easy to change, but the use of the VAST synthesis requires some knowledge, it seems difficult for a beginner, and it requires some investment to master this synthesis very powerful! The effect of the system is also very thorough. The sequencer performs its role.
The interface is a little aging (small monochrome screen), but it is well designed.
One can find a manual in French on the forums.
SOUNDS
I chose this synth sound: it is doing very well on the piano, rhodes, organ (system KB3), percussion, and offers sublime orchestral sounds! for sound "synth" is a matter of taste, kurzweil also offers a program of "virtual analog", the offer is very extensive, and there are very good additional banks .... and then a synth it is also to create their own sounds!
side modulations, the PC3 is also very complete with envelopes and LFOs, and we can associate any parameters to a controller! (Faders, pedals, aftertouch ...)
OVERALL OPINION
I use since 2007, it was my first "big" synth, and I intend to keep for a long time.
The pros:
sound (special mention for orchestral)
the semi-weighted keyboard, and overall quality of the machine
design, and the "all configurable"
the very "open" synthesis
the -:
no management of audio (recording or sample)
weight (a little heavy on the stairs!)
synthesis a little difficult to deal with for beginners
It is a machine that gives a lot for the price, I would do this choice without hesitation.
VAST - multi timbral 128 votes
connectors comprehensive midi / usb ...
full effects system.
16-track sequencer
Kore-compatible ROM 64
UTILIZATION
The "standard" usage is very simple, this synth is extremely well thought out, and EVERYTHING is customizable. The list of programs could be better indexed, but you can create your own combinations (quick access).
This is also a great master keyboard with 16 MIDI channels and can create A to Z combinations (setup) to drive multiple programs, sequences ... etc.
things get complicated when dealing synthesis in depth: the programs are easy to change, but the use of the VAST synthesis requires some knowledge, it seems difficult for a beginner, and it requires some investment to master this synthesis very powerful! The effect of the system is also very thorough. The sequencer performs its role.
The interface is a little aging (small monochrome screen), but it is well designed.
One can find a manual in French on the forums.
SOUNDS
I chose this synth sound: it is doing very well on the piano, rhodes, organ (system KB3), percussion, and offers sublime orchestral sounds! for sound "synth" is a matter of taste, kurzweil also offers a program of "virtual analog", the offer is very extensive, and there are very good additional banks .... and then a synth it is also to create their own sounds!
side modulations, the PC3 is also very complete with envelopes and LFOs, and we can associate any parameters to a controller! (Faders, pedals, aftertouch ...)
OVERALL OPINION
I use since 2007, it was my first "big" synth, and I intend to keep for a long time.
The pros:
sound (special mention for orchestral)
the semi-weighted keyboard, and overall quality of the machine
design, and the "all configurable"
the very "open" synthesis
the -:
no management of audio (recording or sample)
weight (a little heavy on the stairs!)
synthesis a little difficult to deal with for beginners
It is a machine that gives a lot for the price, I would do this choice without hesitation.