RABid Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I was really disappointed that Yamaha released the Montag M with poly-aftertouch only on the 88. On the other hand, I'm excited that Korg and NI are releasing controllers with poly aftertouch. But that has me wondering, what are our options for keyboards with poly-aftertouch or modules that accept poly-aftertouch? I know the HydraSynth has aftertouch though I don't really like the sound. Do any of the DSI modules accept poly-aftertouch? 1 Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberGene Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I've been using polyphonic aftertouch on my XKey Air 37 long before HS was a thing. Of course, it's not everyone's cup of tea with what are basically keys that feel like computer keyboard switches (they actually are), however I find its poly AT very controllable and linear and for me personally the general playability is good enough, certainly not as bas as some people may say it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I own the Trigon-6 and OB-X8 and both of them receive poly-aftertouch. As for modern MIDI controllers (with no on-board sounds, MIDI only), they don't make 'em like they used to. I stuck to my Kurzweil MIDIBoard, no one makes anything close to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K K Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Several Korg machines respond to poly AT (Kronos, etc.) as well as most Kurzweils (even my old 1990 K1200). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I've debated getting the Hydrasynth Explorer to use as a small midi controller; it could also be used at gigs but I prefer having only one keyboard and that ain't going to be it. If it had a vocoder I'd be all over it; for me personally that is a disappointing omission in that line. There is some conjecture that the Arturia Keylab mark III controllers (which are likely coming out soon, the III essential version is already out) might have poly AT. I'm in no hurry really and am interested to see if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Prophet 5 (Rev 4) receives polyphonic aftertouch Korg Wavestate and Opsix also receive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberGene Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Novation Peak receives poly AT, I’ve used it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoB3 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Likely I'm just used to it but I still feel this SQ80 has the best AT so far out of all the 61's. Quickest UI too! Ensoniq is full of yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 my ensoniq vfx and sd1 had poly AT but my TS12 only had mono AT. dont have it on my Kurz nor my Gem Equinox and dont really miss it. Quote 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanael_I Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 The Osmose is built around it. The Waldorf M receives it. The Schmidt 8-voice. The Bowen Solaris. Lots and lots of things. Not as much takes MPE. But poly AT is reasonably common in pro level synths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderGroundGr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I am waiting for the new Arturia keylab Mk3(i am sure it will be released in 2024) and i believe it will have poly aftertouch... Quote Kurzweil K2661 + full options,iMac 27",Mac book white,Apogee Element 24 + Duet,Genelec 8030A,Strymon Lex + Flint,Hohner Pianet T,Radial Key-Largo,Kawai K5000W,Moog Minitaur,Yamaha Reface YC + CP, iPad 9th Gen, Arturia Beatstep + V Collection 9 https://antonisadelfidis.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motif88 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Huh? Montage M8x, Waldorf, UDO Super Gemini, Hydrasynth/Deluxe, Korg Keystage, NI Kontrol MKIII, Osmose Expressive E… if you actually played a well implemented PAT keyboard, you will not go back. That excludes the Fantom 8 PHA-50 with crap poly AT implementation. Quote Using: Yamaha: Montage M8x| Spectrasonics: Omnisphere, Keyscape | uhe: Diva, Hive2, Zebra2| Roland: Cloud Pro | Arturia: V Collection | NI: Komplete 14 | VPS: Avenger | Cherry: GX80 | G-Force: OB-E | Korg: Triton, MS-20 Sold/Traded: Yamaha: Motif XS8, Motif ES8, Motif8, KX-88, TX7 | ASM: Hydrasynth Deluxe| Roland: RD-2000, D50, MKS-20| Korg: Kronos 88, T3, MS-20 | Oberheim: OB8, OBXa, Modular 8 Voice | Rhodes: Dyno-My-Piano| Crumar: T2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Aiken Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 On 11/21/2023 at 9:10 AM, The Real MC said: I own the Trigon-6 and OB-X8 and both of them receive poly-aftertouch. As for modern MIDI controllers (with no on-board sounds, MIDI only), they don't make 'em like they used to. I stuck to my Kurzweil MIDIBoard, no one makes anything close to it. I have one too, and agreed. The VAX-77 was quite nice, but no longer have it. The new Native Instruments controller works OK. I have it to sit on my main desk, as the MIDIBoard is too large and on a stand off to the side. I almost sold mine, then hooked it up to some of my synths that speak PAT and thankfully came to my senses. I have heard GREAT things about the new Yamaha Montage implementation, but of course, you need to buy a $4500 workstation. Oh, the Osmose. groundbreaking on a number of levels - but takes a little acclimation, where the others are "normal" keyboards that are PAT capable. Quote Moog The One, VV 64 EP, Wurlies 200A 140 7300, Forte 7, Mojo 61, OB-6, Prophet 6, Polaris, Hammond A100, Farfisa VIP, ,Young Chang 6', Voyager, E7 Clav, Midiboard, Linnstrument, Seaboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Motif88 said: Fantom 8 PHA-50 with crap poly AT implementation. The Fantom 8 action does not do poly AT at all. 1 Quote Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motif88 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 My bad...I stand corrected. Didn't realize it was just channel AT. All the more reason for my purchase of the M8x. Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Using: Yamaha: Montage M8x| Spectrasonics: Omnisphere, Keyscape | uhe: Diva, Hive2, Zebra2| Roland: Cloud Pro | Arturia: V Collection | NI: Komplete 14 | VPS: Avenger | Cherry: GX80 | G-Force: OB-E | Korg: Triton, MS-20 Sold/Traded: Yamaha: Motif XS8, Motif ES8, Motif8, KX-88, TX7 | ASM: Hydrasynth Deluxe| Roland: RD-2000, D50, MKS-20| Korg: Kronos 88, T3, MS-20 | Oberheim: OB8, OBXa, Modular 8 Voice | Rhodes: Dyno-My-Piano| Crumar: T2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenner13 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Hydrasynth Explorer is my only experience with PAT besides a few iPad synth apps. While I like it while playing only on the Explorer, I usually have several synths going at the same time and really only utilize channel AT while comping or soloing. Explorer is only 37 keys (and minis at that) so not a lot of real-estate available to take advantage of low drones while soloing on top. I absolutely love AT and use it extensively on every board that has it and really miss it on boards that don’t have it…and SHOULD…MODX and OPsix! Poly AT for me is just a niche feature; neat that it’s there, but I’ve yet to really utilize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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