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icuhatn99
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I am thinking of getting a kurzweil sound module.Anyone used any of this stuff is it good.Thanks
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vitaminman
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Hey,
I've heard many great things about Kurzweil gear, mainly the sounds and DSP stuff is supposed to be amazing. However, it can be a pain in the ass to program your own sounds, and they're very expensive.
A coworker has a K2600, I went to play it one day...running through all the presets was nice, but when I went to edit one of the sounds, I had to pull out this HUGE manual, it was very confusing.
It has it's own MIDI protocol which could make it difficult to control from a sequencer, but you can easily program it from Sound Diver.
I like to think of Kurzweil gear as the 'Rolls Royce' of synths; very nice, very expensive, but not many people use them.
Take care,
Nick
I've heard many great things about Kurzweil gear, mainly the sounds and DSP stuff is supposed to be amazing. However, it can be a pain in the ass to program your own sounds, and they're very expensive.
A coworker has a K2600, I went to play it one day...running through all the presets was nice, but when I went to edit one of the sounds, I had to pull out this HUGE manual, it was very confusing.
It has it's own MIDI protocol which could make it difficult to control from a sequencer, but you can easily program it from Sound Diver.
I like to think of Kurzweil gear as the 'Rolls Royce' of synths; very nice, very expensive, but not many people use them.
Take care,
Nick
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icuhatn99
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thanks
i was just thinking of getting the new me1 sound module only $399
i was just thinking of getting the new me1 sound module only $399
vitaminman
IllMuzik Staff
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 1
Hey,
STAY AWAY FROM THAT MODULE.
I just read a pretty in-depth review of it in last month's Sound on Sound, it gave it a very high rating for the sounds, but a very poor rating for everything else.
Basically it said that:
1. The manual was a joke.
2. Its MIDI implementation was a joke.
3. No MIDI out, which means that you cannot dump your settings to a computer or work with an editor like Sound Diver
4. No memory, so any work you do is destroyed when you power down.
5. Crappy front panel.
6. In spite of that, it sounds great.
You could do a LOT better by getting something like the Roland XV-2020 or Emu Proteus 2000; both of these can be easily controlled from a computer/sequencer, they have good sounds and expandability and a fully developed MIDI spec.
After reading the review of the ME1, it just reminds me of when I tried to use my old Roland MC-303 in 'sound module' mode...simple things like patch changes had to be programmed through sysex, which had to be entered by creating mixermaps in Cubase, but the checksums were buggy etc...I eventually gave up and got a JV-2080 and never once regretted my purchase.
Good luck,
Nick
STAY AWAY FROM THAT MODULE.
I just read a pretty in-depth review of it in last month's Sound on Sound, it gave it a very high rating for the sounds, but a very poor rating for everything else.
Basically it said that:
1. The manual was a joke.
2. Its MIDI implementation was a joke.
3. No MIDI out, which means that you cannot dump your settings to a computer or work with an editor like Sound Diver
4. No memory, so any work you do is destroyed when you power down.
5. Crappy front panel.
6. In spite of that, it sounds great.
You could do a LOT better by getting something like the Roland XV-2020 or Emu Proteus 2000; both of these can be easily controlled from a computer/sequencer, they have good sounds and expandability and a fully developed MIDI spec.
After reading the review of the ME1, it just reminds me of when I tried to use my old Roland MC-303 in 'sound module' mode...simple things like patch changes had to be programmed through sysex, which had to be entered by creating mixermaps in Cubase, but the checksums were buggy etc...I eventually gave up and got a JV-2080 and never once regretted my purchase.
Good luck,
Nick
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icuhatn99
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thanks, I will stay away from it
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BeatOff
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I wish i could afford something from them but some of their synths cost 5 grand thats way more than i can afford.
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This is their new joint...I don't know if its available yet, but It under 1 Gee.
Power and Portability
The KME61 offers the power and versatility of the Micro Ensemble in a 61-note keyboard. This synth action keyboard features 256 sounds from the PC2 series, including Triple Strike Stereo Piano, electric pianos, award-winning Take 6 vocals and much more.
The KME61 has thirty effect combinations, with a choice of reverbs, choruses, delays and flangers. Each effect has a wet/dry mix which can be controlled per channel. The synth action of the KME61 also includes aftertouch, for a realistic playing experience. Pitch and Mod wheels give expressive control for any musician. The KME61 allows for the creation and storage of 16 multi-timbral setups, as well as customization of effects for each of the 256 sounds. KME61.
Specifications
Presets: 256 programs using samples from the Kurzweil PC2 including: Stereo Triple Strike Piano, Electric Pianos, Strings, Basses, Guitars (Acoustic and Electric), Take 6 Vocals, Brass, Drums, and Percussion
Effects: 30 effects combinations, with a choice of reverbs, choruses, delays, and flangers. Each effects has a wet/dry mix, which can be controlled per channel. Change and store effects for each of the 256 presets.
Setups: 32 Multi-Timbral Setups, with up to 3 Zones. Create and Store 16 Setups.
MIDI: In, Thru, Out Responds on all 16 Channels
Multi-Timbral Polyphony: 32 Voices
Display: 20 Character x 2 line backlit LCD with contrast knob
Outputs: 2 Analog Outputs (1/4" TS Left/Mono and Right), Headphones 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone output
Power: External Power Supply
Wheels: Pitch and Modulation
Sliders: Data Switch Pedal
Switch: Pedal Jack. Pedal is included
Continuous Pedal: Continuous Pedal Jack.
Dimensions:
3.25" x 37.25" x 12.0"
22 lbs
Suggested Retail: $849
Power and Portability
The KME61 offers the power and versatility of the Micro Ensemble in a 61-note keyboard. This synth action keyboard features 256 sounds from the PC2 series, including Triple Strike Stereo Piano, electric pianos, award-winning Take 6 vocals and much more.
The KME61 has thirty effect combinations, with a choice of reverbs, choruses, delays and flangers. Each effect has a wet/dry mix which can be controlled per channel. The synth action of the KME61 also includes aftertouch, for a realistic playing experience. Pitch and Mod wheels give expressive control for any musician. The KME61 allows for the creation and storage of 16 multi-timbral setups, as well as customization of effects for each of the 256 sounds. KME61.
Specifications
Presets: 256 programs using samples from the Kurzweil PC2 including: Stereo Triple Strike Piano, Electric Pianos, Strings, Basses, Guitars (Acoustic and Electric), Take 6 Vocals, Brass, Drums, and Percussion
Effects: 30 effects combinations, with a choice of reverbs, choruses, delays, and flangers. Each effects has a wet/dry mix, which can be controlled per channel. Change and store effects for each of the 256 presets.
Setups: 32 Multi-Timbral Setups, with up to 3 Zones. Create and Store 16 Setups.
MIDI: In, Thru, Out Responds on all 16 Channels
Multi-Timbral Polyphony: 32 Voices
Display: 20 Character x 2 line backlit LCD with contrast knob
Outputs: 2 Analog Outputs (1/4" TS Left/Mono and Right), Headphones 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone output
Power: External Power Supply
Wheels: Pitch and Modulation
Sliders: Data Switch Pedal
Switch: Pedal Jack. Pedal is included
Continuous Pedal: Continuous Pedal Jack.
Dimensions:
3.25" x 37.25" x 12.0"
22 lbs
Suggested Retail: $849