V- Synth XT

[mentalfunk]

Hey,
got the unit a month back and am getting frustrated with it.
It seems that every software I try ( be it cubase, fl5, sonar)
is limited to use only 128 patches and then I can choose them in banks....but roland decided to use like 512 in one ...er...bank?
So, if I sequence in fruity loops, I can't either find instrument definitions for the XT nor can I use any patch after 128...
Roland seems so complicated.

The other thing is this...
The drum kits blow ....for a synth with a price tag like the XT.

It is also not very user friendly because there are no instrument definitions available for sonar or FL.

So...wtf...roland

[Hermax]

Don't blame Roland for yourself not reading the manual!
Ok ok I know, roland manuals have a bad reputation, BUT, the one I got for the V-synth IS clear enough.
I have Cubase SE and made a simple device map for the V, making all patches available for selection in cubase. Really easy!

[Artemiy]

Before you get too frustrated, go back to 1982 when MIDI was developed. You should know that each program change or control change message is limited to a 7 bit value, e.g. 0 to 127. Whenever a wider range is needed, the data is split into two bytes, MSB and LSB (most and less significant bytes). This is how all MIDI gear works, and in the V-Synth manual you can look up these values for all patches.

[mentalfunk]

I just don't get why the manufacturer would not supply such file on a flippin disc with the synth.
So, now I need to be typing all that in my self?
...c'mon guys.

[Artemiy]

Well, that's mainly because they encourage you to use the XT to break some sound barriers with your own creations

[V-CeeOh]

and also 'cause a "flipping disc" would be hard to catch...

sorry.
mean no harm
just kidding

[alistairc]

Hi Metalfunk,

We do actually supply a patch script builder for the V-Synth XT.

http://backstage.rolandus.com/patch_scr ... /index.php

Enjoy!

-Alistair Clark / Roland UK

[dabooka]

Hi Alistair,
seems impossible to register for that page. Gives a perpetual error saying "Verify Phone number".

Any ideas?

Cheers,
Max