Members pinkfloydcramer61 Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 I am contemplating a 37-49 (full-size) key budget synth and this one got my attention. That it was developed in conjuction with Alesis is a strong selling point, IMO. How does it compare to similar offerings by Roland, Korg etc.? Thanks for all comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 It IS an Alesis Micron but maybe easier to program by 2%. Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 ...How does it compare to similar offerings by Roland, Korg etc.? Thanks for all comments. I usually download the manuals for things I want to compare, to see what kind of features they offer. After that, it's a trip to a music store where you can try them out while having some kind of idea what you're doing. I like the Micron/MiniAK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Conbrio Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 That it was developed in conjuction with Alesis is a strong selling point, IMO. With all the keyboards they've discontinued in the last 5 years, I wouldn't consider Alesis a strong anything at this point. Great ideas, but lousy support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 Akai Mineak wow is that new for NAMM. I have an Akai MiniAK.. is it simialr to that, do tell ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zoink Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 The one I happen to own is MineAK. But seriously, if you can get one for under $300 like I did, it's a decent deal. Nice little synth. The vocoder is nothing to write home about, but it does some sharp basses, leads, and smooth pads, the filter isn't real notchy, I like the keybed, and the multitimbrality and effects are a nice bonus. I got it just for fun, and it hasn't let me down. Great for toying around in my La Z Boy recliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 The one I happen to own is MineAK. But seriously, if you can get one for under $300 like I did, it's a decent deal. Nice little synth. The vocoder is nothing to write home about, but it does some sharp basses, leads, and smooth pads, the filter isn't real notchy, I like the keybed, and the multitimbrality and effects are a nice bonus. I got it just for fun, and it hasn't let me down. Great for toying around in my La Z Boy recliner. I tested the mic on mine, its not a great quality one, I assume for live work they need that response (shields out external noise and you shout into it) for better studio results try a decent mic ... I will when I get round to it... Great little synth for the low cost as you say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zoink Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 I tested the mic on mine, its not a great quality one, I assume for live work they need that response (shields out external noise and you shout into it) for better studio results try a decent mic ... I will when I get round to it... Yeah, the guy who sold me mine (an Akai rep, actually) also mentioned that the vocoder sounds better through a decent mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted January 7, 2011 Members Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yeah, the guy who sold me mine (an Akai rep, actually) also mentioned that the vocoder sounds better through a decent mic. Hey thanks, so the reps agree too, now I am sure my Mic is not faulty I have an old mic I do not use, I am tempted to stick the element into the MiniAk goose neck to make it suit my never to be gigged set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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