![]() The Micron has MIDI in, out.and thru, by the way. I just got my Micron, and haven't tried controlling it with my CME UF5 yet, but I am sure it can be done and I'll get to that eventually. But the Micron manual (and quickstart guide) is very, very clear and you really should have no problems. My XV-5050 for example is easy to program from the LCD for basic stuff, but the software editor makes more elaborate programming less tedious, and again my MP-7 has lots of knobs and buttons which really "open up" the synth engine. Of course, doing complex programming can be tedious using any LCD without a lot of knobs assigned to it. Some people who complain about this might be a bit spoiled by their elaborate, full screen computer editors, and now with soft synths in full flower some folks who are relatively new to synths might not have ever worked with a physical LCD.īut the Micron is not intimidating! I programmed a DX7-IID back in the day (and struggled with the tiny LCD and awkward editing on a first generation QS8) and currently I program from the LCD on my E-mu MP-7, so I can tell you, the Micron is not difficult! There are a ton of shortcuts that make things easier, including the very clever use of the keys themselves. It is not difficult at all to edit sounds with the Micron's LCD and minimal controls. I'm a decently smart guy, but even so, is it that difficult to edit the sounds in the Micron? Have you tried using it to control soft synths? If so, does it work well? Do the knobs do anything with soft synths? Does everything work on your CME? Any issues with it? Since you own both, you seem like the person to talk with. Given all this info, which way do you think I should go? Ask me what you need to? I'm not sure if those work well or if they have some latency issues. I have plenty of USB 2.0 plugs on my comptuer, but the only midi thing I have is a joystick to midi adapter. It has 37-keys, which is all right with me. And, I could also use it as a controller for soft synths. ![]() The keys have very nice action, in my opinion. I really like how it sounds when I mess around with it at the store. OR, I could get an Alesis Micron on ebay for about $300. I could get that for about $200 and use it with soft synths (I already have some of those that I use with midi files). ![]() I'm not even a synth player and I can feel the difference when I "play" on some controllers and synths. It has an aluminum case instead of the usual plastic, some sliders and knobs, buttons to control my DAWs, and USB. After weighing my options, I've come to a dilemma. It doesn't seem like I'd have to spend a whole lot to get into synths either. ![]() I've been playing guitar for a little over 5 years, but have started to become VERY interested in synths. ![]()
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