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I bought this used and sold it to someone else at a profit. I found it so useless, I couldn't justify keeping it. I am deeply involved with all kinds of Latin music and I had hoped that the Carnaval would provide a few things my setup was lacking. The Carnaval is a waste of time if you are a musician already playing Latin music.
What it does well: THe beats mode provides really excellant beats for a variety of styles. They are well constructed, but unfourtunately all contain a montuno which must be programmed out. If you don't know what a montuno is, then the carnaval still might be inspiring to you.
What it cant do: This is supposed to be a latin module? My biggest hope was to get a good lead cuban style flute. Nope, not there. My next desire was a good bandoneon (Thats a kind accordian to non-Argentines), nope. Sax for merengue? Not really.
Its EMU, the filters are good. There are good sounds. Some of the pads and synth sounds are fine. But I have other gear for those things and my other gear is far more programmable. The Carnaval is not a waste if you get a good deal. I think the reason why this hasn't sold well in the US is that it does not serve the needs of Latin musicians. I think there's alot more of us here in the NY/NJ area than in Europe. Maybe Im wrong, but the music stores in Hudson County NJ, Loisida and El Barrio said they weren't interested in buying it from me.
tchau
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