This probably deserves its own thread.
Roland trying to get on Korg's level.
I was pretty into the idea as the teasers were coming out.
Now as I'm listening to some of the demos, not really too into it...
the sweetwater demo looks like the guy was having a bit of fun...then again I'm a little bit drunk.
I'm debating whether my next vocal effects will be that Electro-Harmonix thing or the ROland VT-3. Looks like my live singer could more easily use the VT-3, but.............
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ugh...roland needs to step their shit up. I remember being new to music and roland/BOSS was the shit
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The TR8 has a decent price but it also has some features that I don't dig. If you are going digital, why not take advantage of it? Isn't there only 16 patterns able to be saved? WHAT!
You can't interchange the drum sets, basically 808 or 909 only.
The user interface looks decent though.
All and all, I think I would be interested in this if I found it used for a bargain.
The "plug-out" function of the System-1 is a great idea, as long as they stay true to their word and continue to release more software synths that can be loaded into it. I hope Korg follows their lead and makes something similar that you can load their softsynths into (Wavestation, MS-20, Polysix etc). Seems like it should be a no-brainer for Korg since they're already well into the whole ipad thing, which Roland is still way behind on.
The last time I read anything was the day it was unveiled so I guess it wasn't a good article/review that I read.
That's cooler then.
Still, used cheap is the only way I would hit it.
I agree about the TB3, I am not really interested. Same for the System-1. It is just a VST host as far as I can tell. Meh.
Also I disagree with the OP's statement that Roland is trying to get on Korg's level.
Korg has released a miniature version of highly sought after vintage keyboard, as well as a testing the water first with the momotribe series. Then Korg went ahead and trumped Roland by releasing an analog miniature drum machine, bass synth and synth.
Roland made digital emulations of some of their classic gear. I am not one one to knock digital, both analog and digital have their strengths. If Roland was to get on Korg's level they would have built smaller analog versions of their classics by utilizing SMT. I think Roland isn't sure if there room for them in the increasingly crowded analog synth market OR Roland refuses to use "inferior" analog technology. I think we all know if that Roland made a Volca Beat sized drum machine with a similar set of features and real deal 808 sound, they could charge $500 and would kill it.
Roland can't touch this. Korg is rereleasing the ARP Odyssey!
Also I disagree with the OP's statement that Roland is trying to get on Korg's level.
Korg has released a miniature version of highly sought after vintage keyboard, as well as a testing the water first with the momotribe series. Then Korg went ahead and trumped Roland by releasing an analog miniature drum machine, bass synth and synth.
Roland made digital emulations of some of their classic gear. I am not one one to knock digital, both analog and digital have their strengths. If Roland was to get on Korg's level they would have built smaller analog versions of their classics by utilizing SMT. I think Roland isn't sure if there room for them in the increasingly crowded analog synth market OR Roland refuses to use "inferior" analog technology. I think we all know if that Roland made a Volca Beat sized drum machine with a similar set of features and real deal 808 sound, they could charge $500 and would kill it.
True, I get what you're getting at. I'd say they're definitely trying to appeal to a similar sort of crowd wanting new vintage gear, though.
I like that Roland is trying to get at what makes MakeNoise modules so appealing to me: an understanding what makes analog great and what makes digital great and getting them both in harmony.
That said, definitely agree with you on
If you are going digital, why not take advantage of it?
I also don't understand the 16 pattern limit. However, the sequencer is classic xox style, its easy to edit on the fly. I'm going to hit the TR8, it will be a great companion for my TR-626. From the demos I've listened to, the TR8 sounds good enough for me. I'm not interested in the other Aira products. Arturia, Korg, and Metasonix have already filled that gap, and I have no need for a vocal fx processor.
