Triton Studio Or Motif ES

[MGTheFuture]

Hey guys, I been struggling between the 2.
I am a computer based musician..and in all honesty Im just using one of these for the sounds..However I would rather have and CAN afford the FULL keyboard instead of the rack. Later On i will purchase a XV module too.

But for now...what is YOUR preference...and spec and pros and cons for the 2?

And maybe....just maybe..if it costs less... to buy BOTH as a rack..and just STILL use my midi controller...I dunno

And also..if i can find a well priced Fantom S...lmfao

Which way should i go... this will be my FIRST keyboard of that standard and kinda like my stepping stool to getting further in production.

BTW i am a hip hop producer and mianly would use it for melodies ya know ?

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[vitaminman]

Hey,

Is the ES even out yet? You may not get a response just yet, I doubt anyone even has one.

Take care,

Nick

 

[MGTheFuture]

Well Lets consider that the only thing change din motif es...is the 128 voices...


SO Motif 6/7/8 users what you think?

 

[Paradox]

I think personally that the motif would be a better buy, but in either case you can't lose.

 

[God]

The Triton Studio 2.0 or the Motif ES?

I have not seen the ES for sale yet, but here's a rudimentary spec sheet on it:

Motif ES Basic Specs:
Keyboard Type
Keyboard (6) 61-Note (regular action) List: $2350
Keyboard (7) 76-Note (regular action) List: $2850
Keyboard (8) 88-Note (balanced Hammer Effect action) List: $3350

Sounds
Tone Generator AWM2
Polyphony 128-Voice (element)
Wave ROM 175MB (1859 waveforms)
Voices 768 Preset (64 drumkits)
128 General MIDI (1 drumkit)
256 User (32 drumkits)
Performances 128 User
Plug-in Voices 64 Preset (for AN, PF, DX boards)
192 Preset for VL board
64 User per plug-in slot
Master 128

Sampling
Sampling Analog @ 44.1kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo
Digital @ 48kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo (with AIEB2 installed)
Sample Memory Optional (up to 512 MB using DIMM)

Arpeggiator & Sequencer
Arpeggiator 1787 Preset, 256 User (SRAM)
Sequencer Song: 64 / 16 tracks
Pattern: 64 / 16 tracks
Capacity: 226,000 notes in volatile RAM
Resolution: 480 clocks/quarter note

Remote Control
SQ01, Cubase SX, Logic Audio, ProTools, Sonar 2.0
MultiPart Editor for Motif Rack / Motif ES (Windows)
Logic 5.5, Digital Performer (Mac)

Connections & Expandability
External Storage SmartMedia™ card (up to 128MB)
USB storage devices
Expandability 3 x Plug-in Board slots
mLAN16E Board
AIEB2 Multiple output + digital I/O

Triton Studio Specs:

Tone Generator:
HI synthesis system:
48kHz Sampling frequency
48MB PCM ROM
429 multisamples + 417 drum samples

Sampling:
16-bit
48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
16 MBs memory standard, expandable to 96 MBs
Maximum of 1,000multisamples/4,000samples.
Up to 128 indices can be assigned to a multi-sample.
AIFF, WAVE, AKAI (S1000/S3000 samples and mapped multi-samples), and Korg format sample data can be loaded.
Note: TFD-1S š 4S not supported

Single mode: 60 voices (60 oscillators)/Max 120 voices (120 oscillators)*

Double Mode: 30 voices (60 oscillators)/Max 60 voices (120 oscillators)**

Polyphony: 60 Oscillators to play PCM samples from the internal ROM bank or RAM (user sampling), and 60 oscillators to play PCM samples from the internal Piano bank or an EXB-PCM expansion board

Keyboard: 61Keys/76Keys/88Keys (Real Weighted Hammer Action2) Velocity and aftertouch sensitive

Effects:
Stereo digital multi-effect system:
2 master effects (mono in, stereo out),
5 insert effects (stereo in/out),and
1 master EQ (3 band stereo) simultaneously

Number of effects: 102 (insert effects/89 for master effects)

Programs:
1,536 user programs (512 preload),
128 programs for Korg's MOSS tone generator can be added
(After installing the separately sold EXB-MOSS option),
144 user drum kits (20 preload),
GM Level 2 š 256 programs + 9drum kits

Combinations: 1,536 user combinations (512 preload)

Sequencer Capacity and Functionality:
16 timbres, 16 tracks, 1/192 resolution,
150 preset/100 user patterns per song,
200 songs, 20 cue lists, 200,000 notes maximum,
Reads and writes Standard MIDI File (Format 0 and 1)

RPPR: Realtime Pattern Play / Recording, One set per song, 74 patterns per

Arpeggiator: 5 preset patterns, 507 user patterns (3 X preload)

Controllers: Joystick, Ribbon controller, (2) Assignable switches, (4) Realtime knobs, (3) Arpeggiator control knobs

Control Inputs: Damper pedal (responds to half-pedaling), Assignable (SWITCH/PEDAL)

Outputs: Main = L/MONO, R, Individual = 1, 2, 3, 4, S/PDIF (optical 24 bits, 48/96 kHz), Headphones

Inputs: 1, 2, Level Switch LINE/MIC, Level volume, S/PDIF (optical 24 bits, 48/96 kHz)

Disk Drive: 3.5 in. 2HD/2DD, HDD (2.5 in. 6 Gbyte)

MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU

Interface: SCSI

Display: TouchView Graphical User Interface, 320 x 240 dots

Power Consumption: 26 Watts

Dimensions (W x D x H):
88 Keys = 1472.0 x 436.5 x 137 mm
76 Keys = 1281.4 x 348.5(D) x 122 mm
61 Keys = 1074.4 x 348.5 x 122 mm

Weight:
88 Keys = 28.6 kg
76 Keys = 16.5 kg
61 Keys = 14.2 kg

Accessories: AC cord, Preload data disks TSFD-00P

Options:
CDRW-1x8 CD-R/RW Rewritable CD Drive,
XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal,
EXP-2,
DS-1H damper pedal,
PS-1 pedal switch
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I would wait until you can test both out.

Sincerely,
God

 

[Waynyce]

If your looking for sound quality, the ES is probably your best bet. Also I like the Motif effects alot. Price wise the 61 key is $700 less than the Triton studio too. I'd go with the Motif ES.
Also it supports USB storage devices. Triton studio has the same sounds as the Triton classic which is the same price as motif ES6.
Check out some of the demos at http://www.motifator.com/listen/es/es_listen.php