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I own the origial version of the Orbit. Bought it used off a popular auction site very cheaply, and this synth really is for people who don't know how or don't want to use samplers, like myself. It is a dance module, with some excellent sounds. I personally rely on the drum sounds a lot, and I think they are excellent, and while the output isn't incredibly loud, this can be changed by adjusting the overal velocity in your sequencer through Midi CC's. It also produces an excellent slightly overdriven effect. The high point of this unit is that the sounds for the most part are really excellent, although quite limited. Furthermore, the multiple outputs really help take this unit to a step above the rest. There is no saving, and for me I use the first 7 banks for various drum kits (1, raw drums, 2 raw snares, ect...) and use the remaining for the sounds I use more often, a couple pads, a lead and a bass. I find that a set up like this is ideal. The beats mode, as many people have mentioned, is completely useless, and on the original Orbit does not send midi, but even the most basic programmer can write a better beat than anything on there. The reason to buy this unit is because it is cheap, and will truly compliment most set ups. Its great for drums, and certain dance sounds. This is what it is, just like everything else, and what it is happens to be pretty damn good. No effects (decent ones at least), hard to manuver UI (Sound Diver is good for this), and great build quality. Overall its a good purchase. I can only judge this synth on the scale of what it promised, how it sounds, what it delivers and what it offers, and not compare it to other products. Overall I have to give this ROMpler a 4/5. The high points are really the benefits, and I recomend people purchase one simply because its easy and fun to use. If you want to edit something deeply and do lots of programming, I wouldn't recomend it...
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