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Published on 12/12/10 at 15:40Yamaha XF7 - FSX Keyboard 76 Keys
1024 + 512 preset voices Voice User / 512 performance
741 MB of wave / arpeggios 7880
128 MB RAM + 512 MB flash memory
128 voice polyphony
Song or Pattern type sequencer + sampler
UTILIZATION
Motif ES6 Compared to that I owned previously, ergonomics has been greatly improved, thanks in part to the larger display. Still found the logic of ES, so it is not lost when using the XF7 the first time, but with greater ease to edit the parameters of a sound, performance or sequencer.
Flash memory is also a huge improvement compared to the loading of files along with the ES6 (in USB1 with 512 MB of files to swing into RAM, it took a while). There were lighter moments later and we can use the keyboard with all the data arranged.
The keyboard is also better than that of SS6 I had.
A small downside to quibble: 4 banking users that is not enough especially if you load the super banks inspiration in a flash, provided free on the Yamaha, but it's always good 4 better than 2 (on SS6 ) and then the preset sounds are excellent quality.
SOUNDS
The vamp. Yet SS6 already sounded very good. But that sounds clearly have a different magnitude, they are more accurate, it's a real pleasure. Keyboards, brass and other wind instruments are really well above the SS6. With Adam monitors A5X, direct comparison between the two is obvious.
I can not compare with the XS or M3 that I've never tried it, there may be less of a difference with these machines. on the other hand with those of the previous generation, there is no photo, it's much better.
And if you do not find his happiness with the multitude of waveforms of the machine, it can be added through sampling or buy a sound bank. Or fill with a pure synth (an Access Virus among others)
OVERALL OPINION
I own this keyboard since October 2010.
I have owned a lot since the late 80 (DX7, M1, T3EX, JD800, Trinity and SS6), but this is the first time that I deal with a machine as versatile, with sounds fabulous without the need to stack the effects. it will take me a while to get around. This workstation should suit any style of music (for electro, maybe one Access or a Moog keyboard in addition to what would be welcome)
I always preferred to ordis workstations to record ideas on the fly "(ideas that I then reworked with Cubase), and I regretted my previous sequencers Korg, I found that the ES6 not very comfortable (especially early ). Now this review is no longer appropriate to be with this machine.
In summary I am pleased with my purchase, and I was not expecting such a difference with PS6. Fantasy
1024 + 512 preset voices Voice User / 512 performance
741 MB of wave / arpeggios 7880
128 MB RAM + 512 MB flash memory
128 voice polyphony
Song or Pattern type sequencer + sampler
UTILIZATION
Motif ES6 Compared to that I owned previously, ergonomics has been greatly improved, thanks in part to the larger display. Still found the logic of ES, so it is not lost when using the XF7 the first time, but with greater ease to edit the parameters of a sound, performance or sequencer.
Flash memory is also a huge improvement compared to the loading of files along with the ES6 (in USB1 with 512 MB of files to swing into RAM, it took a while). There were lighter moments later and we can use the keyboard with all the data arranged.
The keyboard is also better than that of SS6 I had.
A small downside to quibble: 4 banking users that is not enough especially if you load the super banks inspiration in a flash, provided free on the Yamaha, but it's always good 4 better than 2 (on SS6 ) and then the preset sounds are excellent quality.
SOUNDS
The vamp. Yet SS6 already sounded very good. But that sounds clearly have a different magnitude, they are more accurate, it's a real pleasure. Keyboards, brass and other wind instruments are really well above the SS6. With Adam monitors A5X, direct comparison between the two is obvious.
I can not compare with the XS or M3 that I've never tried it, there may be less of a difference with these machines. on the other hand with those of the previous generation, there is no photo, it's much better.
And if you do not find his happiness with the multitude of waveforms of the machine, it can be added through sampling or buy a sound bank. Or fill with a pure synth (an Access Virus among others)
OVERALL OPINION
I own this keyboard since October 2010.
I have owned a lot since the late 80 (DX7, M1, T3EX, JD800, Trinity and SS6), but this is the first time that I deal with a machine as versatile, with sounds fabulous without the need to stack the effects. it will take me a while to get around. This workstation should suit any style of music (for electro, maybe one Access or a Moog keyboard in addition to what would be welcome)
I always preferred to ordis workstations to record ideas on the fly "(ideas that I then reworked with Cubase), and I regretted my previous sequencers Korg, I found that the ES6 not very comfortable (especially early ). Now this review is no longer appropriate to be with this machine.
In summary I am pleased with my purchase, and I was not expecting such a difference with PS6. Fantasy