I haven't used the 2 JV1080's with the Triton sequencer. Whilst I am not too concerned about the lack of sysex in the sequencer because I do the lazyman's thing and set up a performance in the JV's, I feel Korg should fix this omission up- all serious sequencer support sysex and I would use it if it was available. I use the JV's and Triton set up with Logic.
Regarding the Triton's sequencer, I find it very easy to use and Have actually gone back to using it on some bits that I am working on!!!! It is easy and quick to get idea's down! However there are some things that REALLY IRRITATE ME!
a). Cuelists (whilst a terrific idea) are not well implemented- Korg should look at Emagics Notator sequencer (atari sequencer) and it's patterns mode whereby you can set up a pattern (up to 16 tracks) to start playing from any chosen bar rather than just automatically being assigned to the next empty bar! There is an annoying 'gap' when going from one song to another in a cuelist and we should be able to globally transpose a song (and disable transpose on any chosen tracks) in a cuelist- as you can do with Notator's patterns.
b). Quantizing options are basic- cum on Korg- no swing or groove quantizing???? We are in 1999 not 1984! More options MUST be added here!
c). Proper undo/redo facilities- this is a big pain in the arse which MUST be added. 'Compare' is not the same thing!
d). The ability to actually 'do things!' whilst the sequencer is in record mode. Again this could be easily implemented in a software update.
e). WHilst I haven't utilized this aspect of a sequencer too much- SYSEX control must be added- I would use it if it was there and if every other hardware sequencer has this capability, surely Korg can't be so blind as to not adding this ASAP.
SAMPLING- Why no internal resampling Korg?
Why no timestretching and crossfade looping Korg????
Why can't we use all 64MB at once instead of it being cut up into 4 16MB sections????
What about a more comprehensive disk managing system- not only for samples but for the whole machine!
EDITING- Give us the same filters as in the Trinity!!!!!! I can't understand why Korg skimped here! Technology is supposed to progress not go backwards!!!!!!
Some of you out there may be 'pissed off' at the fact that I am being overly critical in these areas. However, if Korg want to compete with the other manufacturers (most notably AKAI and EMU when it comes to sampling) than the above mentioned limitations must be added- surely it is not impossible. Afterall Kurzweil managed to do it with their K2000/2500 series!
I own a Triton and really like it. As a matter of fact, if Korg work on the above mentioned areas, I might consider selling some of my other MIDI stuff!!!!!!!!! It is easy to use and sounds excellent. Some say that the Triton/Trinity rely heavily on fx for good sounds- I disagree! I sequence everything using dry sounds and I think they sound great 'dry'.