Hi Arvin and all,

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Originally posted by Arvon45:
As for the new Roland synths, you are better off getting an effects unit and a sampler to compliemnt your 2080's and 1080's. There really is no difference.


I beg to differ, Arvin. 128 voice polyphony, new SRX cards, Smart Media, new DAC's/audio processing (giving the lowest noise floor of any synth in the class), faster internal processors, 1st synth with COSM effects and amp modelling (what guitarists have been raving about in their effects units), matrix modelling, 4-level velocity switching.

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Whats nice about the Triton is it has a good sampler built into it, so it will never go "out of date". It will always be a good producing machine.


The 5080 is not a sampler, BTW: sample playback, only, if loaded with RAM. The 5080 is not the choice if you want to make your own: it uses the Roland/Akai samples, so you have access to a huge library.

I've got an old Prophet 2002 rackmount sampler lying around, ready to be sold: I'd say it's "out of date" (although analog control with LFO's over digital 12-bit samples is what some people desire, for the retro- sound).

My point: ALL electronic technology goes 'out of date' in a few years (despite claims of manufacturer's commitment to preventing obsolescence). I'm not saying there's no music left in the older gear, just there's always a 'better, more powerful' machine in the neighborhood.

For a head-to-head comparison of the 5080 to the competition (including Korg's gear), go to:
http://lakewoodsoftware.com/XV-5080/

then click on 'competition'.

Regards,
Chris

[This message has been edited by feefer (edited 07-19-2000).]