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<t>hello all<br/> due to utter stupidity i had to sell my FXR (and Motif ES8) a year or so ago<br/> <br/> anyway, fingers crossed a 2nd hand FX7 should be in my paws in the next few days.... didn't want a G, just doesn't appeal<br/> <br/> no other reason for the post, just flipping nice to be back.....

<r>no, the motif's sequencer is better <E>;)</E> i've known both types pretty darn well too.<br/> <br/> yes, motifs are hard to fathom in the shop, but i took time to research & once i had grasped the concept (thanks Motif DVD!) i was able to see why it's better. What appears to be hugely unfrie...

<r>I had another go yesterday, this time on both machines.<br/> <br/> the action on the FP7 is definitely better IMO. Not that much in it, but it just feels RIGHT.<br/> <br/> Also, if you add in one of the compressor style effects it comes to life big style.. and so I couldn't detect a "betterness" ...

<r>I owned an ES8 & I still own the Fantom XR. The ES8's sounds are more "bread & butter" - certainly the presets don't make you go wow on first hearing, and the ES8's piano was frankly rubbish, however... the reason I (still) love the Yamaha is that it's sequencing just kicked ass for me. P...

I'm like you, can't quite decide. Here's what I've worked out: RD700SX - Huge range of sounds You can use two SRX Boards Drawbar settings can be changed live for the organs it's a great stage piano Aftertouch I think Built in PSU FP7 Cheaper (tho less sounds and no SRX) - perhaps if it was £899 or £...

<r>i've not heard good stuff about the behringer mixers generally. Most opinions i had talked me out of it.. reliability i think it was. But they are bargainous. I have a Soundcraft Compact 4. it's not got many INs but it is a lovely little mixer. V quiet indeed. the compact 10 is the more logical c...

<r>I have to add MusicLab's RealGuitar2 to my list as well. Trounces the Motif's Arps and then some. Dunno if Steinberg's Virtual Guitarist is better, but the demo of RG2 is pretty damn cool. The strumming and picking is awesome, and i love the idea that you make a chord with the left hand & pla...

<r>Odd, I've not found Atmosphere to be a CPU hog. <br/> <br/> Atmosphere<br/> Arturia CS80<br/> NI B4ii, FM7<br/> Absynth occasionally<br/> <br/> Synthogy Ivory - FABULOUS piano, but my old PC isn't quite up to it- I often get slow disk messages even after i've been quite drastic with my settings. ...

<r>perhaps not necessarily similar to FL (which is great), but the closest I know of right now, and a really nice easy to use drum app if you like presets with a bit of life in them: <br/> Steinberg's Groove Agent<br/> <br/> Regards,<br/> Rob<br/> -------------------------------<br/> <URL url="http:...

<r>the more i use Live, the more i love it. What's the primary difference between 4 & 5? <br/> <br/> I used to use a Zoom hard disk multitracker, which i sold, when i played my Ableton sketches (have only been using it for less than a week) to my mate he was amazed at how "full" everything sound...

<r>alright mate<br/> <br/> I am about to try my FXR with Live 4, if that helps. Not sure when, as I'm really needing a decent little mixer so I can use my ASIO drivers. Currently playing with Korg Legacy Collection & Atmosphere as soft synths.. fantastic things.<br/> I LOVE Live 4 .. finally, a ...

thanx guys.. bloody fantastic!!! thank you so much!!

Regards,
Rob
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<r>Wanna start experimenting with Cubase, but by god I just don't "get" any of it...<br/> <br/> where do i go for a dummies tutorial? I think, given how much i liked my Motif ES dvd, i'd go for a dvd. recommendations?<br/> <br/> Regards,<br/> Rob<br/> -------------------------------<br/> <URL url="h...

<r>well i touched on the headlines. trouble is, i'd be best comparing both keyboard versions, whereas i have the FXR<br/> <br/> it's all down to personal taste & also down to one's ability with user interfaces really. <br/> <br/> for me the sounds in the Mo are easier to play with - i don't real...

<r>nah mate, i merely added to the consumer credit boom <E>;)</E> - i bought the FXR with an exchange of my FS61<br/> <br/> paid for it with a day left before the 0% period finished... phew...<br/> <br/> Regards,<br/> Rob<br/> -------------------------------<br/> <URL url="http://www.lotb.co.uk">htt...