Members KrazyAsian Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 I got a mailing from guitar center with some of the discount deals shown, it offers the board for $170 (list $230), with 3 free sound libraries included: Mo Phatt X Rom,Virtuoso X, Protean Drums XThey list those as a "$230" value. For a such a cheap price, I'm very tempted to give this board a try, but if any of you care to share any extremely horrible experiences with this board i'd give it extra thought... Do you think the sound libraries are valuable enough to make this a steal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 i haven't used one with my mac yet but the keybed _feels_ very nice and it has lots of knobs (i don't like sliders, unless it's the TV show.) anyone else here a fan of its feel? i'm curious as to the throw and response of the aftertouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 Originally posted by KrazyAsian I got a mailing from guitar center with some of the discount deals shown, it offers the board for $170 (list $230), with 3 free sound libraries included:Mo Phatt X Rom,Virtuoso X, Protean Drums XThey list those as a "$230" value. Will those libraries be actually useful if you don't have an E-mu soundcard (at the very least a 0404) and ProteusX/EmulatorX?Having said that, I really like my Xboard's feel. Haven't mucked around with aftertouch yet, but the keys don't "clack" like other cheaper controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 all the X-boards come with some version of Proteus X (full or lite), and some type of DAW: http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=532&subcategory=533&product=13558 a pretty fantastic deal IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gunslinger69 Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 Originally posted by mildbill all the X-boards come with some version of Proteus X (full or lite), and some type of DAW:http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=532&subcategory=533&product=13558a pretty fantastic deal IMO. Yes, Novation changes their bundles from time to time. Their 2005 bundle included the V-Station and Bass Station, as well as Proteus LE. It always includes Live 4 lite and the Xboard control software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members essGexx2000 Posted June 14, 2006 Members Share Posted June 14, 2006 $170 is the going rate everywhere, no special deal, libraries finefor extra $60, but comes with 1000 sounds and synthability, so save $60 if you want, check ebay, and GC had a $50 rebate a short time ago, as xboard61 will ship real soon...new firmware helping velocity curves to come real soon, enabling playing softly...most people like them, not playing softly is only major complaint I have read ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jazzwee Posted June 14, 2006 Members Share Posted June 14, 2006 I just got the EMU X-Board 49. Has better keybed than the M-Audio which are more mushy. This one at least will not ruin your piano technique. I was impressed by Proteus LE which I load as a VST instrument on my DAW (Ableton Live). It has HUNDREDS of good sounds. Good enough to match many on my Yamaha S90ES. Even the piano is acceptable. Previously I was using freebie VST softsynths and was very happy to find this unexpected package of sounds. All in all highly recommended. Good price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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