Synthesizers and Keyboards

D-70 As A Master Controller

5 May 2006, 14:27

I am looking for a really decent 76 Key Master Controller to slave my Wavestation and M1 to.
So I was looking at getting a D-70. For anyone in the know, how is its overall Master MIDI functions, and how is the feel of the keys? I was looking at a A-50, but the lack of a bank select kind of killed that.

Thanks,
Eric

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Fantom X8
Korg Wavestation
Korg M1

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Roland Fantom X8
Roland V-Synth
Nord Lead 3
Korg M1

Re: D-70 As A Master Controller

13 May 2006, 06:24

The D-70 has excellent MIDI master controller features. 4 zones, can disable/enable controllers per zone, etc... It gets tricky when you want to use the D-70s internal sounds. I only use it as a controller for my Fantom XR on gigs. Still have not found anything to replace it, although the Novation SL 61 may be a candidate.

If you can find one for less than $500 it would be a good deal. Make sure all the keys work at different velocities and all the buttons and switches work.

Again I warn, it's tricky to get a handle on. There are some quirks in the OS. If you are willing to learn it, you will most likely be pleased with it.

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