Login
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
65
Posts :
1707
Posted : Mar 28, 2011 17:50:34
Summary of Features
-Each of the 6 analog voices has 2 analog oscillators plus 2 digital oscillators (with a large bank of included samples), Dave's classic analog low-pass filter with audio-rate modulation, an additional high-pass filter, analog VCA with feedback, 5 envelopes, 2 LFOs, an extraordinary variety of analog modulation routings, and stunning sonic quality, warmth and punch. Although optimized for drum sounds, it excels at tuned sounds as well, and even doubles as a 6-voice analog synth. In addition to the 6 direct voice outputs, there are stereo mix outputs and phones outputs, plus 2 inputs for foot switches or expression pedals, MIDI in/out and USB.
-The performance-oriented operating system, 90 panel controls, and bright 256 x 64 OLED display work together to provide a tightly integrated, non-stop workflow: record a drumbeat in real-time, switch to another drumbeat and use the lit pads to record it using step programming, switch to another drumbeat and record tuned keyboard parts, use the 2 touch controllers to to record real-time note or beat-wide parameter animations, use the generous sound controls to edit any of the drum sounds, tweak the analog effects or drum mix, arrange beats in real time and record the live arrangement into a song, enter/exit Song mode and much more, all without ever stopping play.
-16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive lit pads are arranged in a 2x8 configuration, providing intuitive access to all your fingers and providing the ideal compromise between the popular 4x4 pad arrangement (popular for real time programming ) and 1x16 arrangement (popular for step programming) because Tempest does both. The pads can be used to play 32 drum sounds (2 banks), mute/unmute the 32 sounds on playback, play and arrange 16 beats in real time, play one sound at 16 tunings (in a variety of scales) or 16 velocities, or as 16 time steps for step programming. The ROLL button permits creating drum rolls or repeated groove patterns by varying pad pressure as the beat records, and doubles as a momemtary "stutter" effect when the pads are assigned to play beats. Use the Sustain button on tuned parts like a keyboard's Sustain pedal, or to choke drum sounds or drumbeats when the pad is released.
-Two pressure- and position-sensitive Note FX slide controllers permit real-time recording of note or beat-wide sound parameter changes into the drumbeat as you play. For example, record simultaneous filter frequency, tuning, envelope decay and pan changes for each note, or control similar parameters affecting the entire beat.
-A variety of unique effects are provided while maintaining a pure analog signal path: 1) Stereo analog compressor and distortion circuits affect the stereo output mix, 2) beat-synced delay is achieved by generating additional delayed note events within the sequencer, and 3) a beat-synced "stutter" effect is created entirely within the sequencer by looping short portions of the drumbeat on demand.
*The degree of swing timing can be adjusted in real time during playback. Roger used his entire bag of tricks to make the swing sound very human and natural.
-Compact and portable: 15.4" L x 9" W x 2.5" H
Seems pretty intresting and for the price is fair in features. In once piece of kit you could work drums, bass, leads, and even pads.
"The dedication to repetition — the search for nirvana in a single held tone or an endlessly cycling rhythm — is one of electronic music's noblest gestures."
PoM
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
162
Posts :
8087
Posted : Mar 29, 2011 01:43
if it sound good it could become classic imo ! but they use a lot analog as a sell speachs these days ,it don t mean its gonna sound amazing...i hope it s not compromised to fit in a budget but real quality there !
how much is the price ? and do you know when it should be in stores ?
Login
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
65
Posts :
1707
Posted : Mar 29, 2011 02:08
$2,000.00 MSP price, out in june if not mistaken.
"The dedication to repetition — the search for nirvana in a single held tone or an endlessly cycling rhythm — is one of electronic music's noblest gestures."
Nectarios
Martian Arts
Started Topics :
187
Posts :
5292
Posted : Mar 29, 2011 12:56
Yep I think it was Colin OOOD that had started a thread about it a couple of months ago. Looks good, sounds good. Expensive though.
A.Rosengren
Solid Snake
Started Topics :
266
Posts :
4138
Posted : Mar 29, 2011 21:53
2000 euro.... WTF
Login
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
65
Posts :
1707
Posted : Mar 30, 2011 03:07
Quote:
On 2011-03-29 21:53, A.Rosengren wrote:
2000 euro.... WTF
USD
"The dedication to repetition — the search for nirvana in a single held tone or an endlessly cycling rhythm — is one of electronic music's noblest gestures."
Mute
IsraTrance Full Member
Access Gremlin
Started Topics :
51
Posts :
1046
Posted : Mar 31, 2011 13:22
Spectralis2 better i think with the sample option =)
woodster77
IsraTrance Full Member
Started Topics :
119
Posts :
1733
Posted : Apr 1, 2011 13:48
looks like a nice peice of kit
but in my experience Curtis (im making the assumtion that this is what the sound engine is based on)"chips n filters" and drum sounds dont relly go that well together (a lot of aliasing in the bottom end).....so id play about with this kit a lot in a shop before splashing out the readies
also the envelopes sound a bit linear on the demo.....which sucks balls
°°°ACTS 4:12°°°°
