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I cant believe I'm saying this, cos now my SU700 resale value will go down even further, but there's a bitchin new box from Yamaha called RS7000 or something like that. It combines SU700 sampling with AWM2 synthesis and also RM1x style sequencing. Some major pros this box will have over the SU700 are:
It can play samples not only as rythmic phrases and hits, but can also keymap as well, meaning you can play melodies like on your a4000 or akai boxes.
It has step record! plus grid. (yay, unfortunately SU700 has only realtime).
Looks like it will have better sample compatibility than SUE700. Also able to hook up to a computer I believe.
(Small print, the above 3 sections are based on my memory of a visit to a site, and as such may be absolute crap, though they are more likely to be true).
Now to save face for the SU700. I have been using it for 2 (two) years now, and I love it. I have composed tracks on just this machine that I have thought needed more melodies from other gear (and still do), only to have people snatch them up for TV pilots, parties and even an offer of a record deal from a major label! I say this not to boast, (well maybe a bit) but more to illustrate how we can use our gear to great potential if we sit our asses down and spend some quality time learning its ins and outs. I will sell it if I need a lung transplant or something like that, but otherwise it will remain precious in my humble setup till it falls to pieces ( mind you, that fucking jog shuttle dial gives me the shits when it comes loose every few months, but then, I probably got a dud in that respect; most of my friends jog dials are still fine {yes my friend are having affairs with SUE too!}) Anyways, great box (and boy, is it boxy lookin!) and capable of much more than you'd expect. When I combine this with my mates RM1x, my ACCESS Virus, Creamware Pulsar 11 card, Roland JX8p & Roland A70 controller (Ahh, the good old gearlist wank :) I am one happy lad!
(Some post modernist techno wank philosophy for you to chew on is posted below, courtesy of my bowels)
Music Technology: Enjoy in Moderation & remember, the audience listens to your music, they don't look at your gear. (Unless they're gear heads like us!)
SpeckO out
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