http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/ The latest gear, software, and techniques for electronic music production and performance Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:22:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-314977 Create Digital Music » Novation Xiosynth Online Player, Tripped-Out Synth School Podcast; Which Starter Synth is Best? Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:15:35 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-314977 [...] As for the Xiosynth, here’s more (see discussion in comments on each): Xiosynth First Look More Novation Xiosynth Details: Bargain Mono Synth/Controller [...] [...] As for the Xiosynth, here’s more (see discussion in comments on each): Xiosynth First Look More Novation Xiosynth Details: Bargain Mono Synth/Controller [...]

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-30025 drongomala Sat, 09 Sep 2006 20:57:57 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-30025 tried one of these out the other day....great functionality but sounded like a toy compared to the microkorg....damn shame the microkorg doesn't have a step sequencer.... tried one of these out the other day….great functionality but sounded like a toy compared to the microkorg….damn shame the microkorg doesn’t have a step sequencer….

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-28656 bob Tue, 05 Sep 2006 02:20:41 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-28656 I hear the x station has stereo effects but they are only recorded in mono? I hear the x station has stereo effects but they are only recorded in mono?

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-23308 Nikolai Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:04:08 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-23308 The XioSynth's US prices are as follows: 25 key - $329 49 key - $399 The XioSynth has the same specs Synth-wise as the X-Station and KS-Rack series. They're still sticking by the same old system of 3 oscillators with 17 waveforms each (Sine, Saw, Triangle, Square, White Noise, BP Noise, HP Noise, HBP Noise, Organ, Harpsichord, Electric Piano, Slap Bass, Rhodes Piano, Rhodes Tine, Clavinet, Whurly EP, and Analog Bass). It is 8 notes polyphonic and monotimbral, but most of the stuff you hear on Novation's patch player are patches made in unison rather than mono or polyphonic in an attempt to make fatter sounds. The only new features they have are the Hybrid Mode (previously mentioned - split between MIDI controller and the onboard synth) and the X-Gator (which acts as a 16 or 32 step sequencer that allows you to control the volume of each arpeggiator step). The only catch-22 is that it does not have the ability to put the signal from Audio In through effects like the X-Station did. If it could, then this thing would probably be the ultimate synth for that price range. If they wanted to they could've thrown in a vocoder ability like the KS-Rack and they could seriously level the competition with Korg and Alesis in the mini-keys market. Check out the Novatio site and click on "Products" on the top left of the page. Click on the XioSynth and download the manual and listen to the Patch Player so you can see and hear what it is truly capable of. The XioSynth’s US prices are as follows:
25 key - $329
49 key - $399
The XioSynth has the same specs Synth-wise as the X-Station and KS-Rack series. They’re still sticking by the same old system of 3 oscillators with 17 waveforms each (Sine, Saw, Triangle, Square, White Noise, BP Noise, HP Noise, HBP Noise, Organ, Harpsichord, Electric Piano, Slap Bass, Rhodes Piano, Rhodes Tine, Clavinet, Whurly EP, and Analog Bass). It is 8 notes polyphonic and monotimbral, but most of the stuff you hear on Novation’s patch player are patches made in unison rather than mono or polyphonic in an attempt to make fatter sounds. The only new features they have are the Hybrid Mode (previously mentioned - split between MIDI controller and the onboard synth) and the X-Gator (which acts as a 16 or 32 step sequencer that allows you to control the volume of each arpeggiator step). The only catch-22 is that it does not have the ability to put the signal from Audio In through effects like the X-Station did. If it could, then this thing would probably be the ultimate synth for that price range. If they wanted to they could’ve thrown in a vocoder ability like the KS-Rack and they could seriously level the competition with Korg and Alesis in the mini-keys market.
Check out the Novatio site and click on “Products” on the top left of the page. Click on the XioSynth and download the manual and listen to the Patch Player so you can see and hear what it is truly capable of.

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-18888 BLAKE Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:20:47 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-18888 hmmm should be interesting. Does anyone know when this will be available for retail in the US? hmmm should be interesting. Does anyone know when this will be available for retail in the US?

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16502 Create Digital Music » More Novation XioSynth Details: Bargain Mono Synth/Controller Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:56:07 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16502 [...] Novation has additional details for us on their new XioSynth, as profiled yesterday: [...] [...] Novation has additional details for us on their new XioSynth, as profiled yesterday: [...]

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16493 Synthesizer - Electronic Music - by MoogulatoR @ sequencer .de » Blog Archive » Create Digital Music » New Novation Keys: XioSynth, with Step Sequencer, Hybrid Controller/Synth Features Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:52:21 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16493 [...] a new Synthesizer and Remote Keyboard in one from Novation - the Xio Synth.. is something like the X-Station but much smaller and less knobs, so it looks very much portable - 2 octave (yes, you are right - I still prefer they would all make 3 octaves..) the Xio has a built in sequencer (!!) - there will be a 49key-version also! - USB connection of course.. and it’s usb powered - alternatively batteries.. so.. it can be used as synth AND remote keyboard in a so called hybrid mode (thats interesting!!) .. Create Digital Music » New Novation Keys: XioSynth, with Step Sequencer, Hybrid Controller/Synth Features [...] [...] a new Synthesizer and Remote Keyboard in one from Novation - the Xio Synth.. is something like the X-Station but much smaller and less knobs, so it looks very much portable - 2 octave (yes, you are right - I still prefer they would all make 3 octaves..) the Xio has a built in sequencer (!!) - there will be a 49key-version also! - USB connection of course.. and it’s usb powered - alternatively batteries.. so.. it can be used as synth AND remote keyboard in a so called hybrid mode (thats interesting!!) .. Create Digital Music » New Novation Keys: XioSynth, with Step Sequencer, Hybrid Controller/Synth Features [...]

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16437 velocipede Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:29:11 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16437 I'm happy to see that Novation has continued to built-in synth with the controller/audio i/o combo. But, I would love to see an SL with a built-in synth and i/o. If I did not already have an X-Station, though, I would definitely be considering this one. I’m happy to see that Novation has continued to built-in synth with the controller/audio i/o combo. But, I would love to see an SL with a built-in synth and i/o. If I did not already have an X-Station, though, I would definitely be considering this one.

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16393 mang Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:15:50 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16393 its "zeye-oh synth", apparently. its “zeye-oh synth”, apparently.

]]> http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16385 Peter Kirn Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:09:44 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2006/07/05/new-novation-keys-xiosynth-with-step-sequencer-hybrid-controllersynth-features/#comment-16385 I should add, the SL also comes with an excellent plug-in, the BassStation, a software version of a beloved piece of hardware. It's great fun, and automapped, of course, to the SL control surface. There's also very good editing software. Ultimately, I'd rather have my control on hardware if I can, even as a plug-in junkie. I should add, the SL also comes with an excellent plug-in, the BassStation, a software version of a beloved piece of hardware. It’s great fun, and automapped, of course, to the SL control surface. There’s also very good editing software. Ultimately, I’d rather have my control on hardware if I can, even as a plug-in junkie.

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