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The FS1R is an increadible synth!! Like another reviewer I bought this based on it's specs and I will own this until Yamaha delivers (if ever) another model. When it comes to creating unique personalized sounds the possibilities are immense.
The filters are steep and VERY good. Warm and rich or cold and gritty based on the application.
The effects are actually quite good compared to most other synths on the market. I'm satisfied.
The only drawback is that editing sounds from the front panel is a real pain. You really need a graphic editor. The good news is when I initially opened SoundDiver I was stunned to see the amount of parameters this box has. I can confidently say that the FS1R packs more parameters than any synth ever built. It's scary.
You've heard a lot of talk about the Formant Filters and I can tell you that they are cool. Especially with the ability to sync them the tempo. Be prepared for sleepless nights when tweaking these.
Now for the thrilling part. If you have an X/Y controller you are in for a real suprise. Paractically all the factory patches are pre-configured for X/Y. I hooked up my Korg Z1 and started tapping and dragging my finger across the touch pad and the FS1R produced astonishingly different sounds than the original patch. This reaveals it's flexibilty as virtually all the parameters can be routed to a midi controller. Oh, did I mention sequencing those hand moves?
I can understand why this box has achieved cult status. The reason the FS1R never sold well is because most consumers are illiterate technically and so they buy dumbed-down PCM based romplers. The net result is they sound just like everyone else.
Owners of the FS1R are in a different league. The type of people use this box are those who welcome the challange of creating fresh original sounds that no other synth can quite match. Trust me, the FS1R can literally create any type of sound imaginable. And that is powerfull!!!
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