BIGMUTHAKINREK Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hey, someone said something bout "Steve" reviewing the Triton Extreme in another post. Who is steve and how can I read the review? Thanks yall... "Why is Danny Ainge still employed in Boston?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Winger Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I think you mean Stephen Fortner. He reviewed the Extreme in May's issue of Keyboard. If you aren't a subscriber, you'll probably be able to pick up an issue in a couple of weeks. BTW, good review Steve. Made me want to go check it out, as I figured the tube to be a gimmick until I read your review. "I don't know anything about music. In my line, you don't have to." -Elvis Presley (1935-1977) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 To the tune of Tower of Power's "What is Hip?" Who is Steve? Tell me, tell me If ya think ya know Who is Steve? If you're really Steve You got no hair to grow. I'll have the Extreme around a little while longer, so if anyone has questions that weren't covered in the review, I can try to answer them here. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMUTHAKINREK Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 BECKY OH MY F#$KIN GOD ITS REALLY HIM!!!! haha, just kiddin man, I did have one question. Does the Extreme have all of the original classic Triton sounds, ie: Dark R&B Bass, Percussion Kit, Orchestra Kit. These are sounds I use for almost EVERY track I do. Thanks Man, other than that question my mind is made up. "Why is Danny Ainge still employed in Boston?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I've got one: Are there any new/decent rhodes samples, or are they the same as what was available on the Classic/Studio? Big, the Extreme should have no problem loading the original Triton sound banks. I agree, there are many "go to" sounds in there that would be a shame to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGMUTHAKINREK Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 Best Rhodes and EP'z are on the "Keyboards of the 60's and 70's" expansion card by Roland, if you can find a way to get them. GET THEM!!! "Why is Danny Ainge still employed in Boston?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 While you may like the 60s/70s card for what you are doing, there are many superior and more realistic e pianos elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 I'm partial to the Motif/S90 rhodes. For those into sample collections, the Scarbee offerings seem to be the best of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Dark R&B Bass, Percussion Kit, Orchestra Kit are included in the Extreme. Jeebus, there are two, I assume to be new, Rhodes multisamples in the Extreme found in the found the BEST ROM bank. I believe these came from the Classic Keyboard card. They are OK. One issue that I have with the Tritons is that you don't find three and four velocity multisamples. I think this stems from the fact that the synth engine (really the same as the M1) supports four mono velocities or two stereo in program mode. The Roland and Yamaha engines support four stereo, and it's very common to find 3/4 velocity multisamples (even stereo) on these synths. For ac pianos, EPs, acoustic guitars, etc having more levels just makes it more playable. The Triton does best with sounds that don't require lots of velocity levels, e.g. organs, pads, sustained strings, synths, distorted guitar. For me the strength of the Tritons is Combi mode with >1,500 memory locations, dual arps and sufficient FXs to make some really interesting and complex sounds. The Roland and Yamahas are stronger, in most cases, at the Program level with indivdual sounds. My opinion of course. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Originally posted by burningbusch: For me the strength of the Tritons is Combi mode with >1,500 memory locations, dual arps and sufficient FXs to make some really interesting and complex sounds. The Roland and Yamahas are stronger, in most cases, at the Program level with indivdual sounds. My opinion of course. Busch.We share the same opinion. You just summed it up very concisely and eloquently. For two competing products, it's interesting to note how complementary they really are. To those trying to decide between a Motif or a Triton, I say you can't go wrong if you just get BOTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Jeebus, I'm checking the voice name list re your question about new EP samples... the banks labelled "New1" and "New2" do not appear to contain any entirely new multisamples of electric pianos. The "Best" bank does have stage, suitcase, and Wurly samples from the "Pianos and Classic Keyboards" expansion board, though. As for how much re-voicing has gone into the programs, I don't have a "classic" model in front of me for comparison, but my understanding is that there are some re-voiced (i.e. same sample data, new programming) EP sounds... I'll try and go through the unit tonight and pick out the particularly good ones. Stay tuned. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Thanks Steve. My understanding is that the only "new" samples are those carried over from past expansion boards. I'll be checking out the Triton Extreme myself this weekend, so don't spend too much time digging through the sounds for me. (But by all means, do so at your own leisure!) Jeebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Yo Jeeb, Actually, there are a handful of new samples that can't be found anywhere except in the Extreme. If you go into program edit mode, they are found in the banks (which can be accessed from the OSC page) called "New1" and "New2." The highlight is a Steinway whose raw components are "Conert Grand L" and "Concert Grand R" There's another bank labelled "Piano" which contains the double-strike Bosendorfer sample from the Triton Studio. The other new samples inclide a few new B3's, sax, a couple of new acoustic guitars (including a good nylon), electric guitars, and basses. Again, my understanding is that these are only in the Extreme. Then there's all the now-included expansion board stuff on top of that. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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