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Shazz
Published on 02/05/07 at 02:50
Summary:
PCM synth, ROM 64 MB (470 multisamples + 518 drum samples)
Update "technological" 2005 Triton LE
Polyphony:
62 voices, 62 oscillators (single mode)
31 voices, 62 oscillators (double mode)
61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Effects:
2 Master effects (mono in, stereo out)
1 Insert effect (stereo in / out)
Master EQ (3-band stereo)
89 (Insert or Master)
Patches:
512 Programs
384 Combinations
24 Drumkits (16 preloaded)
Compatible GM 128 Programs + 9 drum kits (ROM)
Ability to load programs / samples from the SD
Sequencer:
16 tracks, resolution 1 / 192, 200 songs, 200,000 notes, 20 cue lists, 150 preset drum patterns for use patterns/100 song
Supports format TR / TRITON files (. SNG), Standard MIDI Files (format 0 and 1)
Media:
- SD slot (up to 1 GB)
- 2 slots RAM (EDO 2x32Mo max)
- Entries Switch / Pedal Damper and (half damper)
- Headphones, hand (L / Mono, R), individual 1 / 2
- MIDI (I / O / T), MIDI / USB
- Sampling ports for expansion
Option:
- EXB-SMPL Sampling
PC Tools / Mac:
- Mac and Windows drivers, Programs list
- It's all !!!!! No edition of Programs utility, nothing
UTILIZATION
Very ergonomic-ienne Korg, anything but natural, a lot of keys prior to the same purpose (inc / dec, arrows, rotary controller, buttons <- ->,...) but used differently depending on the menus.
The edition of the sounds I'm not yet ... already be able to load new programs has been a journey not easy.
Thick manual (in English unfortunately for me but I bought the US ... my fault) and not always understandable, more oriented manipulation 'and menus rather than use cases. Therefore not very didactic.
The pots to play in real time on the sounds (low pass filters and high-pass, resonance ,...) are nice but a little soft. Not possible to identify the value in real time (or I did not see how)
Sequencer perfectly suited for powerful and MIDI tools (I use Logic Express without too many problems for now)
SOUNDS
- It is the big addition to the TR-61 synth for this category (quality / price ratio), the sounds are generally very good (apart from the classical violins and trumpets always difficult to reproduce)
- Various sounds (electro, classical ,...)
- Big addition, Triton is compatible so it is easy to find a lot of sounds (and excellent) on the internet (free and paid)
- Combinations nice but I do not use them too
- Arpeggios preprograms quite impressive especially for groundwater or create electro riffs from a fairly traditional instrumentals. It remains to see if I can play from the MIDI
- Effects: not really tested but there seems to have something fun ...
- Good keyboard reaction, especially in velocity, aftertouch is more discreet. Nice touch (well I had a Roland JX-3P before ...)
- Sounds more suited to my wife (more classical instruments realistic) to me (more electro / analog) but there are all our pleasure
OVERALL OPINION
Experience and competition:
US to buy two weeks ago, very good price (new, Rebox Korg United States), I hesitated a long time with the Roland Juno-G, but despite the engine a little older (Triton, Hyper Integrated) that the Fantom Juno-G, the opening of Korg (sound libraries available), the sound and the fact of having found a very good price made me decide for the TR-61.
I had previously tested the Juno-D and Korg X50 but it's really a category below. Incomparable.
Maybe not quite to the taste of the day technically (add 64 MB of EDO RAM that smile), ergonomics difficult but a certain charm.
The big PLUS:
The sound and Programs available (and presets on the net), its charm.
Much LESS:
The big snag is the lack of utility for Mac and PC tweaking programs, especially if you have the option of not sampling. But ... by fiddling you get there.
Value / Price:
In my case (particular) unbeatable (<650 euros) but in the general case, it is a matter of taste ... euros for 1000, between the Juno-G and the TR-61 ... not easy, the Juno-G is probably more technically impressive ... the factor of choice is more personal ... Renauld or Peujot ... Sonny or Nitendo ... Korg and Roland
PCM synth, ROM 64 MB (470 multisamples + 518 drum samples)
Update "technological" 2005 Triton LE
Polyphony:
62 voices, 62 oscillators (single mode)
31 voices, 62 oscillators (double mode)
61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Effects:
2 Master effects (mono in, stereo out)
1 Insert effect (stereo in / out)
Master EQ (3-band stereo)
89 (Insert or Master)
Patches:
512 Programs
384 Combinations
24 Drumkits (16 preloaded)
Compatible GM 128 Programs + 9 drum kits (ROM)
Ability to load programs / samples from the SD
Sequencer:
16 tracks, resolution 1 / 192, 200 songs, 200,000 notes, 20 cue lists, 150 preset drum patterns for use patterns/100 song
Supports format TR / TRITON files (. SNG), Standard MIDI Files (format 0 and 1)
Media:
- SD slot (up to 1 GB)
- 2 slots RAM (EDO 2x32Mo max)
- Entries Switch / Pedal Damper and (half damper)
- Headphones, hand (L / Mono, R), individual 1 / 2
- MIDI (I / O / T), MIDI / USB
- Sampling ports for expansion
Option:
- EXB-SMPL Sampling
PC Tools / Mac:
- Mac and Windows drivers, Programs list
- It's all !!!!! No edition of Programs utility, nothing
UTILIZATION
Very ergonomic-ienne Korg, anything but natural, a lot of keys prior to the same purpose (inc / dec, arrows, rotary controller, buttons <- ->,...) but used differently depending on the menus.
The edition of the sounds I'm not yet ... already be able to load new programs has been a journey not easy.
Thick manual (in English unfortunately for me but I bought the US ... my fault) and not always understandable, more oriented manipulation 'and menus rather than use cases. Therefore not very didactic.
The pots to play in real time on the sounds (low pass filters and high-pass, resonance ,...) are nice but a little soft. Not possible to identify the value in real time (or I did not see how)
Sequencer perfectly suited for powerful and MIDI tools (I use Logic Express without too many problems for now)
SOUNDS
- It is the big addition to the TR-61 synth for this category (quality / price ratio), the sounds are generally very good (apart from the classical violins and trumpets always difficult to reproduce)
- Various sounds (electro, classical ,...)
- Big addition, Triton is compatible so it is easy to find a lot of sounds (and excellent) on the internet (free and paid)
- Combinations nice but I do not use them too
- Arpeggios preprograms quite impressive especially for groundwater or create electro riffs from a fairly traditional instrumentals. It remains to see if I can play from the MIDI
- Effects: not really tested but there seems to have something fun ...
- Good keyboard reaction, especially in velocity, aftertouch is more discreet. Nice touch (well I had a Roland JX-3P before ...)
- Sounds more suited to my wife (more classical instruments realistic) to me (more electro / analog) but there are all our pleasure
OVERALL OPINION
Experience and competition:
US to buy two weeks ago, very good price (new, Rebox Korg United States), I hesitated a long time with the Roland Juno-G, but despite the engine a little older (Triton, Hyper Integrated) that the Fantom Juno-G, the opening of Korg (sound libraries available), the sound and the fact of having found a very good price made me decide for the TR-61.
I had previously tested the Juno-D and Korg X50 but it's really a category below. Incomparable.
Maybe not quite to the taste of the day technically (add 64 MB of EDO RAM that smile), ergonomics difficult but a certain charm.
The big PLUS:
The sound and Programs available (and presets on the net), its charm.
Much LESS:
The big snag is the lack of utility for Mac and PC tweaking programs, especially if you have the option of not sampling. But ... by fiddling you get there.
Value / Price:
In my case (particular) unbeatable (<650 euros) but in the general case, it is a matter of taste ... euros for 1000, between the Juno-G and the TR-61 ... not easy, the Juno-G is probably more technically impressive ... the factor of choice is more personal ... Renauld or Peujot ... Sonny or Nitendo ... Korg and Roland