Need some hints for programming the V-synth

[cortexx]

Hi Guys

I`m new here so be gentle with me .

I used alot of the early 80`s analogue synths when i was in my late teens early twenties ( sh101, juno60 ,jupiter6, korg poly 800 to name a few ) but sold my gear to finance my car purchase etc.

I always figured I would replace it at a later date and start up my own home studio as cash allows , now it does.

Looking around I really have alot of experience with analogue synths and feel right at home with setting them up and tweaking them for the sounds i wanted , at the same time I want something that can take advantage of the newer technology available today and the ability to experiment with new soundscapes.

I initially looked at and was going to buy the Alesis Andromeda , but wanted something that had the ability to do something unique, Also looked at the Korg Karma but I felt the karma was more in control of the outcome than i was.

So i have taken delivery of a Roland Vsynth with ver2.0 software and a fostex MR8 HD and am looking for a web resource that helps explain the more advanced features of the Vsynth. Although I have alot of experience with analogue programming the new keyboard is very different so i feel like a noob with this thing.

The basic functions of editing sound patches , making a patch from a fresh init and things like that are not a problem, however i`m finding the learning curve for the Variphase and cosm features kind of steep, not to mention trying to split the keyboard into different zones and assign patches to each zone.

I Also have a Boss DR 880 on order and will have the whole lot hooked up to my computer for Midi manipulation.

Fire away , web links would be appreciated

 

[cortexx]

anyone ?

 

[The Green Hornet]

Yo machinations of the inner brain: [with an extra X]

You might try poking around in the Roland forum right here on the BBS--I'm sure you'd pick up some info there.

The Roland 880 is a very good drum machine--I just got one to replace the 870.

For almost 14 years I used the iron horse Yamaha DX-7. It took a good amount of time to get into the tweaking; however, Yamaha sent me a boxcar of FREE additional information and I bought a couple of books that really helped.

For the most part, I just like the patches but often would tweak them in a simple way for a different sound.

I'm now using the Yam Motif and am just getting into the ins/outs. Since I overdub my recordings, I haven't stepped into the sequencer on the unit yet. You have plenty of knowledge from your post so jump in and like, even, use the manual to do some simple tweaking.

Happy Thanksgiving
Green Hornet

 

[cortexx]

Hey there and thanks for the reply.

I have a pretty good handle on the v-synth now, although i cant believe how many parameters this thing has.

One thing that does elude me is splitting the keyboard to play different patches on it at the same time.

i`ll post this in the roland forum in the hope someone will put me out of my misery

I almost bought a DX7 when they first came out but was intimidated by the fm synthesis and my lack of knowledge and unwillingness to learn it. ( I was young and very impatient when trying to learn stuff).

The analogue gear was much easier for me because I am very dependant on visual and hands on to learn , and felt much more at home with the knobs,sliders,buttons of the juno`s and jupiters of the day. (part of the curse of having ADD )

regards

Paul