Dx-7

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The Casio VZ-10M sounds like a great piece especially since it's still under $100 on e-bay. But I did a bit of research, and kinda got scared off by the steep learning curve. Sounds like the DX-7 would be the same issue. Are the Roland models like the 1010 etc. any easier to learn?

Twist
 
I havent really used the 1010 to alter sounds or make new ones, so I cant comment on the ease. You can use it to make sounds, if you link it to your PC with midi and use the software that comes with the unit.

I use the 1010 because it has a very good sounding set of sounds right out of the box. I use it for the GM patches when playing midi from the net, for the piano / organs / basics and whatever else I may need.

My thinking was DX7 for making synth sounds, and JV1010 when you need strings or a sax or something that sounds real. If you use the JV1010 to that effect, its as simple as turnng the dial to select the sound.

But brzilian made a good point:
Only one problem though - the orginal DX7 could only transmit MIDI note velocity values up to 100 and not the full 0-127 range
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I have heard this (not the numbers, the resulting sound), so what he is saying makes sence. I wouldnt use the DX7 as a controler knowing this.

I wonder if there are any good and affordable analog synths that would work as a decent controler. Analog is usually way easier and more fun to program.
 
Another thing; the DX-7 is also mono, not stereo, if that makes any difference to you.

Tom
 
twist said:
The Casio VZ-10M sounds like a great piece especially since it's still under $100 on e-bay. But I did a bit of research, and kinda got scared off by the steep learning curve. Sounds like the DX-7 would be the same issue. Are the Roland models like the 1010 etc. any easier to learn?

Twist
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It uses the same type of sythisis as the DX7, only it has a nice little tv screen to draw the algorythims for you. Also it has like a 9 stage envelope, and you can use differant waveforms, not just sine. It does come with some useable sounds, but refuse to use stock sounds.
 
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