re: matrix 1000 vs. vintage keys

[dylan <dylanhassinger@yahoo.com>]

inown both. definitely would choose the matrix 1000 anyday.
the vintage keys, to my ears, just isn't up to snuff. the
patches sound flat. there's a *couple* ok rhodes-ish
sounds, a good supply of biting leads. but really i think
it's barely worth the money (and i only paid $150 for the
sound rom).

the matrix on the other hand is the real deal. fatty
basses. analog. it cannot be programmed from the front
panel, however (i lucked out and scored the Access control
panel for it). if you want to be able to change the patches
(which really makes it worthwhile) you'll need to do it in
software or get a matrix 6r.

in summary, the synth lead sounds on the vintage keys are
decent, and there's a lot of them. but a korg ms2000 or
microkorg is cooler. for clavinet and electric piano
sounds, a yamaha motif is cooler. for all of the above, a
roland fantom-s is the coolest. and there is a rackmount
version of the fantom coming out in march! all these units
have support.

for analog sounds that are awesome but you won't use
everyday, the matrix 1000. and you get no support.

hope i've helped. or not at all maybe.

-dylan


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