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#1343102 - 09/26/01 12:43 AM

anyone tried using the gr-33 to control soft synths/samplers?

mr tunes
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Has anyone does this? Did the unit's midi out transmit fast enough to control a hardware or software synthesizer? How about sequencing with the on-board sounds?

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#1343103 - 09/26/01 11:56 AM

Re: anyone tried using the gr-33 to control soft synths/samplers?

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Yeah, it works. I use it with Cubase. I do not regret buying the GR-33, I use it all the time. It has completely eliminated the need for my crummy keyboard chops except for drum sequencing. I want to get a pad controller for drums next.

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#1343104 - 09/26/01 02:24 PM

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I've got one, but I mainly use it with it's internal sounds. It tracks WAY better with it's own sounds than with external modules. It's great tho for little string lines, chord washes type sequencing. I mainly track stuff to midi, clean it up, and then fire it back to the GR-33 via midi. Works fantastic that way.

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#1343105 - 09/26/01 08:52 PM

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The GR-33 is better when you use its internal sounds. I finally decided to get a guitar-midi rig last year when I realized that I didn't have the time or patience to improve my lousy keyboard playing. I looked at a few units including the Roland, the Parker MidiFly (sucks) and a Yamaha. I finally settled on the Blue Chip Axon AX-100. It's a dedicated controller that uses a standard 14 pin hex-pickup - they make their own but you can use a Roland hex(I do). You can also get an interface that lets you plug in a guitar with a piezo system.

The tracking is much faster than the Roland and it has more string/fret splits and picking zones. You can get a version that comes with an internal soundboard but if you already have synths and sound modules, it's unnecessary. I use it with a Kurzweil 2500 and it works great.

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#1343106 - 09/26/01 11:18 PM

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I have a GR-1 that I've had forever when I was INTO space guitar for a while but it doesn't track well to my computer vs playing keys into it. I imagine a sequencer would work better, then just transfer to the computer from there. The delay is just too long to get a "real time" feel that I never used it that way since. Maybe a better unit would make it easier? Really like the GR-1 on a string swell and also running a POD on string swell into a PA sounds too cool. And Totally Self Indulgent! Ha Ha!!!! But it's fun.

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#1343107 - 09/27/01 10:53 AM

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mr tunes
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Gabriel, how much is the Axion controller you speak of worth? How long has it been on the market?

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