KVR Audio

daley · Post by **daley** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:07 pm

I'm going to buy new toy but dont no which one to buy,To many synths these day take up to much CPU. I already have a jp800 but the sliders arn't working that well so novation would give me more control + more audio inputs. But I do like the look of the Micron as is has many features. Dose any one have any of them and would the recomend them.

esl · Post by **esl** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:23 pm

I really like my Micron. Check out the yahoo user group.

As for the Xiosytnh, I can't comment on it other than it does not have a midi in or thru. I could never use a synth like that.

daley · Post by **daley** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:35 pm

yahoo user group says the are a few bug in bass sound, have you noticed them and does it work well with PC set up.cheers for the reply

hasenbraten · Post by **hasenbraten** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:40 pm

Isnt the Xios Engine the same as in X- V- K-Station? If it is its a great synth and a bargain. (without Midi in though)

esl · Post by **esl** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:49 pm

I have not noticed any bugs. I use it only for live shows....I use my computer to load in presets at home, that's about it.

If you are just looking for a synth to use with your computer at home maybe the Xiosynth would be better, it has a USB port I believe.

daley · Post by **daley** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:16 pm

cheers for advice, hope your gigs go well. I miss doing them. Dont get out much these days. Moved back to my home town, not much going on music wise here. All the best.

Gribs · Post by **Gribs** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:16 pm

Why not x-station? It supposedly has a better key bed. I like mine.

Gargoyle · Post by **Gargoyle** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:27 pm

The Xiosynth keys are certainly softer and more springy in feel than the keys on the Remote/X-Station, but I doubt many of them are bought with that in mind as a priority.

On the plus side of the Xiosynth:
- compact, USB-powered or batteries or AC, same engine as the X/K/V series so plenty of patches etc., actually quite quick to program, instant switch to MIDI controller mode.

On the minus side:
- can't use effects on audio ins directly, labels on the unit are not very visibile, mono-timbral.

I'd choose the Xiosynth if you want something very compact and flexible in terms of power options. I would hazard a guess it's easier to program from the panel than the Micron. I'd choose the Micron if you need more parts and need the extra keys.

Cygnus X-1 · Post by **Cygnus X-1** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:49 pm

The Micron finally has a PC editor. Check out: www.bizune.com
I'm not saying it's on par with the Xiosynth as computer connectivity goes, but it's not that far behind either. At least you could use the computer to program it and organize the patches.
As far as synth engines go, the Micron is definitely head and shoulders above the Xio. quality of the oscillators, quality and number of filters, modulation routings...etc. No comparison IMHO.

Gargoyle · Post by **Gargoyle** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:12 pm

Absolutely, the Micron is a far more complex synth engine in terms of the filter/routing capabilities and is more powerful in that respect. It's multi-timbral too which is a big plus.

A combination of the two would be nice...

Alesis Micron or Novation XioSynth 25