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Subject: RM1x questions
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Original Message 1/7 11-Oct-00 @ 01:14 PM - RM1x questions
I've been thinking of buying one but before I spend my money I'd like to know a few things about it.
I plan to use it as a pattern-based live-sequencer, using it to play my tracks live, ie not just play a pre-recorded midi-file but re-construst the track from, say, 16 bar parts.
1) Can it do this? I mean, is it easy to mold the track as it plays, muting, and un-muting the tracks, using the knobs to control the parameters (filters, for example) on different channels in an intuitive way. If I want to, for example, make the intro longer or play the uplifting part for 10 minutes I can do this without problems?
2) I will primarily use external sound sources (namely, my A3000). The RM1x can control external midi equipment in the same way as it controls the internal sounds I suppose? So, I can do the things I mentioned in question 1 to the sounds in A3000? Shortly, do all the knobs and parameters transmit midi messages too?
3) Can I take parts of different patterns and mix them together live (like the MC505 does I think)? So, could I just loop the main pattern and bring in the pad intro from another pattern smoothly or something like that?
4) Is the thing intuitive to use? So I could play it in a dark club without spending 5 minutes to find the right knob?
5) Does changing midi channels (or any other function) do anything stupid, like reset all the controllers or make the sound 'hiccup', like a software sequencer often does.
6) Is the sequencer itself fast and easy to use? I'm not planning on using any preset patterns so having a nice user interface is a must.
I've read the specs and a few reviews but I need some real opinions from people who use it.
I had more questions but I forgot half of them when I started to type this... hell.
I plan to use it as a pattern-based live-sequencer, using it to play my tracks live, ie not just play a pre-recorded midi-file but re-construst the track from, say, 16 bar parts.
1) Can it do this? I mean, is it easy to mold the track as it plays, muting, and un-muting the tracks, using the knobs to control the parameters (filters, for example) on different channels in an intuitive way. If I want to, for example, make the intro longer or play the uplifting part for 10 minutes I can do this without problems?
2) I will primarily use external sound sources (namely, my A3000). The RM1x can control external midi equipment in the same way as it controls the internal sounds I suppose? So, I can do the things I mentioned in question 1 to the sounds in A3000? Shortly, do all the knobs and parameters transmit midi messages too?
3) Can I take parts of different patterns and mix them together live (like the MC505 does I think)? So, could I just loop the main pattern and bring in the pad intro from another pattern smoothly or something like that?
4) Is the thing intuitive to use? So I could play it in a dark club without spending 5 minutes to find the right knob?
5) Does changing midi channels (or any other function) do anything stupid, like reset all the controllers or make the sound 'hiccup', like a software sequencer often does.
6) Is the sequencer itself fast and easy to use? I'm not planning on using any preset patterns so having a nice user interface is a must.
I've read the specs and a few reviews but I need some real opinions from people who use it.
I had more questions but I forgot half of them when I started to type this... hell.
Message 2/7 11-Oct-00 @ 06:45 PM - RE: RM1x questions
here's a few brief answers to your questions i'll go into detail some other time when i have more time.......
1: Yes,easily this is what the machine is best at,it even has a mute memory to free your hands up a bit.
2: yes,with no real problems,i use an a5000 and the only real problem has been the resetting of soundbank information on the sampler for some reason(not serious just kills off any easy edit settings).
3: you can mix patterns,but not live but you could fade phrases in and out and stuff(is this what you mean??)
4: yes,when you get used to it.
5; not really,chnging user styles creates a lag but there are ways around this.
6;yep,very good,i have gripes but nothing to really moan about.Creating a full song with no live sequencing can be a bit of a headache sometimes with all the appending and copying and all that.
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1: Yes,easily this is what the machine is best at,it even has a mute memory to free your hands up a bit.
2: yes,with no real problems,i use an a5000 and the only real problem has been the resetting of soundbank information on the sampler for some reason(not serious just kills off any easy edit settings).
3: you can mix patterns,but not live but you could fade phrases in and out and stuff(is this what you mean??)
4: yes,when you get used to it.
5; not really,chnging user styles creates a lag but there are ways around this.
6;yep,very good,i have gripes but nothing to really moan about.Creating a full song with no live sequencing can be a bit of a headache sometimes with all the appending and copying and all that.
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Message 3/7 25-Oct-00 @ 01:53 AM - RE: RM1x questions
BJT
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Ans #2
1. Yes.
2. Yes, the reseting of the soundback
is fixed in Rom ver 1.13.
3. Try this yourself, go to a shop w\
an RM1x, press the Pattern button twice,
and you get a window showing
which 'phrase' is playing on which
'track'.
Sections, Tracks and Phrases are all a bit of a mindfunk but it will click.
I seriously recommend doing this, because - playing live, this will
be the window you will use most!
4. As said, you get used to it.
After the mild mindfunk, however typical
to Yamaha gear, everything is
is two button clicks away, as
on Roland gear its usually one but,
the RM is more powerfull live.
5. If you hear stuff about it resetting
voices on other gear, it maybe the bug
in ROM ver 1.12, you get a free chip
shipped to you from Yamaha for 1.13.
6. Agree with above, appending phrases,
spliting phrases, etc... does get
annoying but you get very used to this
box.
The sounds could be better,
but with a sampler your laughing.
Basically check the window when
you press the Pattern button twice,
this is where the RM1x really shines
- you can mix drum beats in and out,
- mix a new lead synth in,
then mix an old one out.
This is why its given the cheezy name 'Sequence Remixer'.
Hope this helps,
BJT
1. Yes.
2. Yes, the reseting of the soundback
is fixed in Rom ver 1.13.
3. Try this yourself, go to a shop w\
an RM1x, press the Pattern button twice,
and you get a window showing
which 'phrase' is playing on which
'track'.
Sections, Tracks and Phrases are all a bit of a mindfunk but it will click.
I seriously recommend doing this, because - playing live, this will
be the window you will use most!
4. As said, you get used to it.
After the mild mindfunk, however typical
to Yamaha gear, everything is
is two button clicks away, as
on Roland gear its usually one but,
the RM is more powerfull live.
5. If you hear stuff about it resetting
voices on other gear, it maybe the bug
in ROM ver 1.12, you get a free chip
shipped to you from Yamaha for 1.13.
6. Agree with above, appending phrases,
spliting phrases, etc... does get
annoying but you get very used to this
box.
The sounds could be better,
but with a sampler your laughing.
Basically check the window when
you press the Pattern button twice,
this is where the RM1x really shines
- you can mix drum beats in and out,
- mix a new lead synth in,
then mix an old one out.
This is why its given the cheezy name 'Sequence Remixer'.
Hope this helps,
BJT
Message 4/7 25-Oct-00 @ 05:59 PM - RE: RM1x questions
I've been a little out of the loop with the RM1X. How do I go about getting the 1.13 software? Do I contact Yamaha directly or go through a dealer?
-Craig
-Craig
Message 5/7 26-Oct-00 @ 01:34 AM - RE: RM1x questions
BJT
Posts: 90
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Your Dealer is obligated
to put version 1.13 in!
BJT
to put version 1.13 in!
BJT
Message 7/7 15-Nov-00 @ 10:01 PM - RE: RM1x questions
what are the exact differences in the 1.13 rom?
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