kpl1228 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Occasionally see these VA keyboards reasonably cheap in various colors and versions.....how gig-worthy are they live? How about for "analog" sounds? Keep hearing about the digital clarity of them, but analog punch and warmth also? Curious............... Roland RD-2000, Yamaha Motif XF7, Mojo 61, Invisible keyboard stand (!!!!!), 1939 Martin Handcraft Imperial trumpet "Everyone knows rock music attained perfection in 1974. It is a scientific fact." -- Homer Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The Q is great. Not too warm-sounding, but high-quality all the same. Huge variety of modulation possibilities. Rugged construction. High knobbage factor for editing. I'd recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Hughes Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I used to own a MicroQ, so I can't speak to the keyboard, but the sound engine is fantastic three oscillators, lots of modulation routings, and a bunch of different filter types. It can get quite thick, but I don't think it's particularly analog-sounding. Puchy, yes. Warm, not so much. That doesn't mean it doesn't sound great, but to me, my JP-8000 sounds far more analog than the Qs do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yellowface Micro Q owner here. It's an amazing box, but I wouldn't call it warm. Extremely versatile engine...it's true potential is hidden until you actually mess with the patches. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Schiller Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I use to have a Q Phoenix. The engine is really, really, cool. And I concur that it is a cold killing machine. Totally ice box. It has a gritty hard sound. Which, personally, I loved. The only reason I sold mine was because I decided to focus more on organ, and I needed money for furniture and other stuff. But I would consider getting one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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