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| Author: | ellaguru [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Novation Xiosynth 25 |
hi waiting to buy a synth like the microkorg (the first one, with more analog sound) i was looking at this i don't know if the 2 are comaparable but the fact it can be used also as a midi controller or fx box too is not a bad thing, isn't it? it has also a cool xy pad... here those two machines got - used - almost the same price. A)could some of you can tell me about its sounds?how they are compare to the microkorg? i know there are many patches for free to download in the Novation site too... B)is it easy to program? http://www.novationmusic.com/products/hardware_synths/xio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlUT5-YzjIY |
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| Author: | cartesia [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Novation Xiosynth 25 |
pretty simple  has more knobs than the microkorg so very easy to program.. microkorg advantage = has more keys xio advantage = novation has pretty good effects sections in their synths pretty much the same in terms of sound, microkorg is a little on the raw side, novation is a little on the liquid smooth side, but both are close enough really. I plan on getting the xiosynth, because it's got full size keys and is extremely small
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| Author: | ellaguru [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Novation Xiosynth 25 |
many thanx cartesia for this rapid and quick review! i looked also at the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BInnj5BBirU&feature=related really funny... and, as you said, the fact the Xio got 25 keys is for my desk space a cool thing... i think, as the microkorg, it works also with batteries... |
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| Author: | cartesia [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Novation Xiosynth 25 |
Quote: i think, as the microkorg, it works also with batteries... yes! Both are battery powered |
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| Author: | LoneStar [ Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Novation Xiosynth 25 |
As I owned both a MicroKorg and Novation KS4 (same engine as XioSynth), just my two cents: 1) Sound The MicroKorg sounds a bit more "beefy" and warm, where the Novation engine is a bit more brilliant and shiny. No big differences, but subtle tendencies. The Xio has a slightly better base-spec of the synth engine (3 oscillators instead of 2 on the Korg), which makes it more versatile and better suited for those typical trance-hooklines and phat pad/string sounds. In return the Korg has the better modulation matrix -> better for crazy fx type of stuff. 2) Build Quality Let's face it, the keyboard on the Korg plain sucks. Not only are they mini keys, but they feel like a toy. Xio wins with full-size keys at least. Only upside of the Korg is an additional octave. 3) Connectivity The Korg has MIDI in/out, audio in/out, done. Xio doubles as USB MIDI/Audio interface with all comfort, plus it's more versatile at controlling other gear through MIDI. 4) Verdict Both are funky in their own way. If you want a plain little synth with some keys and already have a midi and audio interface for your pc, MicroKorg should be the right thing for you. If you're lacking those plus want full-size keys, you could get the Xio and save the money. |
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| Author: | ellaguru [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Novation Xiosynth 25 |
LoneStar wrote: As I owned both a MicroKorg and Novation KS4 (same engine as XioSynth), just my two cents: 1) Sound The MicroKorg sounds a bit more "beefy" and warm, where the Novation engine is a bit more brilliant and shiny. No big differences, but subtle tendencies. The Xio has a slightly better base-spec of the synth engine (3 oscillators instead of 2 on the Korg), which makes it more versatile and better suited for those typical trance-hooklines and phat pad/string sounds. In return the Korg has the better modulation matrix -> better for crazy fx type of stuff. 2) Build Quality Let's face it, the keyboard on the Korg plain sucks. Not only are they mini keys, but they feel like a toy. Xio wins with full-size keys at least. Only upside of the Korg is an additional octave. 3) Connectivity The Korg has MIDI in/out, audio in/out, done. Xio doubles as USB MIDI/Audio interface with all comfort, plus it's more versatile at controlling other gear through MIDI. 4) Verdict Both are funky in their own way. If you want a plain little synth with some keys and already have a midi and audio interface for your pc, MicroKorg should be the right thing for you. If you're lacking those plus want full-size keys, you could get the Xio and save the money. thanx for your review i took the xio25 it was cheaper (used), but also, with this machine you can write/exchange patches of your own and, for the midi in you can do it via usb (with pc or gear), there are tricks on the manual... i was afraid it sounded not very warmy, but if you tweak it you can have some good fat sounds...http://sp-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6981 |
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