Advantages: versatile keyboard useful for both studio and live work, Disadvantages: User / Preset switching manual not auto
...I bought my XP10 about 5 years ago and it has been a great keyboard for both studio recording and live performance.
At the time I bought it the price was some £650 and it was great value for money, when compared to the O1/W at just over £1000.
It is a 5 octave keyboard with the keys being touch sensitive and functioning very well.
The unit has 127 User selected voices and a further 127 Preset voices, operational over 16 MIDI channels.
It also has pitch bend control.
When linked to a Sequencer program there is a useful switch on the keyboard that can control the stop / start of the computer.
The keyboard is not a workstation so does not have a built in sequencer. The window which shows the display is not backlit so that causes a problem when gigging - you have to be certain that all voices being used are set before the lights go...
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Advantages: Fat Analog Sounds Disadvantages: Hard to find a unit in mint condition
...I am the proud owner of a Roland Juno 106 from 1984. It is a classic polyphonic analog synthesizer. If you are looking for a true analog instrument and you are on a budget, look no more!. The 106 produces fat basslines, and wonderful 80's style leads. It'ss very intuitive and easy to use. The digital chips in my unit are not working, but I can still produce outstanding sounds via the Manual function. No analog modelling, no gimmicks, this synth will work wonders both on stage and in the studio. For samples of this instrument, listen to Madonna's Ray of Light album by William Orbit. It's also been used extensively by The Chemical Brothers, BT, Kevin Saunderson, Moby, and many others.
Frank Johnson
Aftersoul Records
Quito, Ecuador...
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...After several years of hard graft my old Roland died and it was time for a new one. I knew that technology had moved on since my old one was produced but I had no idea how much! I am a classical pianist without the room for an acoustic piano so buying another digital was my only option. Digital pianos have always seemed a bit of a compromise to me but this Roland model compromises nothing!
With it's progressive hammer action you really wouldn't know you were playing a digital if you had your eyes closed and the sound is just incredible. It is very easy to operate and has some great voices.
For what you would get in an acoustic piano for the same money this instrument is amazing value and for me sounds and feels much better than any of the more expensive Yamaha models....
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I bought this card reader at that famous hit-tech computer store ;) Tesco. So I didn't expect that much especially at the price but it was going to be better than my ultra cheap no name card reader it replaced.
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