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Oliver Baker
Добавлен 1 сен 2011
Roland JD-Xi | Analog-Digital Sound Fusion
A video demonstration of a compact but powerful synthesiser that combines analog and digital sound engines with intuitive controls, built-in vocal effects, and an extensive professional sound library, all controlled by a keyboard and a multi-track sequencer.
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Roland DJ-505 | Creativity Beyond Mixing
Просмотров 7842 месяца назад
A video demonstration of a two-channel, four-deck DJ controller that combines intuitive controls and seamless integration of Serato DJ Pro with Roland's TR Drum Machine Legacy, unlocking new sonic dimensions for creative performances.
Roland SH-4d | A Desktop Powerhouse
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
A video demonstration of a compact but versatile synthesiser and sequencer combined with vintage-inspired tones, cutting-edge synthesis tools and powerful sequencing capabilities with extensive control options and a diverse range of sound engines.
Roland SP-404MKII | Ultimate Creative Sampling
Просмотров 1573 месяца назад
A video demonstration of a powerful sampler that redefines the boundaries of beatmaking with its latest addition, significantly upgraded with intuitive features, expressive pads, and legendary effects to give it more power than ever before.
Roland FP-30X | The SuperNATURAL Sound
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
A video demonstration of the portable piano that strikes the perfect balance between affordability and exceptional performance with a lifelike reproduction of acoustic instrument sounds through the SuperNATURAL sound engine.
Excellent video. Is that a Wearside accent i hear there? I was looking at one of these, but i heard that they are very plastic and flimsy feeling, also apparently the keys are easy to break (especially the black ones) got to admit that they sound really nice.
I had the 808 and 707.........i wish i kept them both.
Very nice review, and beautiful playing. I think I'll buy one of these.
bro... love this thing to death... almost 10 years going strong, analog synth, supernatural digital synth, classic drum sounds and a groovebox... for that price... absolute killer synth even taking in consideration weak keyboard... i mean it's perfectly capable as a module.
An excellent machine... made even better now that I sequence it externally from the Korg Electribe ES2. Why would I want to externally sequence the Roland SH-4d from the Electribe you might (not) be asking? Well, because the Electribe has a song-mode and can externally sequence up to 16 devices. So now I can pattern-chain my SH-4d via the Electribe! While I don't really do tutorials, I'm sure watching several of my videos might actually be of some help to at least showcase what can be done by syncing multiple synths and grooveboxes via midi... and maybe some of you will dig the jams.
👍i LoVe ! 💙⚪❤
My biggest complaint--lack of an actual volume know. Why a button?? Horrible.
A brilliant review of a insane baby synth selling at a criminally low price! 😀
this channel is too underrated i like this overview
This thing is future classic like SH-101 or TB-303.
"The PCM model offers a vast selection of sample-based sounds". There's 53. By comparison I believe there are hundreds (4 banks of 128? 256? of PCM partials) on the MC-101 and MC-707.
I was eyeing up the MC-707 but was scared off due to the menues and overwhelming number of options/samples. I hope my videos prove that at least I don't need 12000 PCM samples to make mental fucking jams. However, I do need to be able to have my own samples. Just not banks and banks of them. I think you will agree that I have made excellent use of the Korg Drumlogue's whopping 32mb of storage... one or two of the 53 PCM samples from the SH-4d (I mostly just build my own synths and prefer the lack of menu-diving), and the Polyend Play for all 'dialogue-based-samples'. Full disclosure: my wife stole my MPC and started using that. So now, because we are using the MPC, I guess I can't claim to be DAWless anymore. But before that, every finished track was DAWless... and only created using the Drumlogue, SH-4d, Polyend Play, and occasionally a Behringer Edge, Korg Electribe and Volca Sample2. It is possible!! Though the Drumlogue was not intuitive for the first few weeks. Now, I would not trade it for the world! We just gotta start doing some shows. Anyhoo... Cheers from the land of Delco!
I was mostly just trying to point out (obviously not successfully) that this video is full of hyperbole. It’s more hyperbolic than Roland’s own marketing material.
The analog synth is just a gimmick. The digital engine can do everything the analog one. It would be better with 3 digital tracks, and better sequencer, by which I mean more steps.
True. But the limitations of the analog part make it very simple and fun to use.
@@Acrimonious_Snake it's limited indeed. But how is that fun ? It just increases the price, and those handy analog controls could have been used on all voices, which then would work exactly the same.
Is it possible to play saxophone sound using special apps? Is it good enough?
Sounds Great, Roland hire the man!!!
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Well done, I have been looking to add this to my synth collection and by far you have got it's key points across better than some of the other mainstream videos out there.Well done Oliver, Thank you.
11 minute ad with extra bland corporate prose. :(
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I am never giving mine up. Perfect for coming up with quick ideas
Got. FP90 x beat’s sampled notes ‘ software generated & ‘ unlimited polyphonic great playability’ great key action pha 50 ❤
Why don't you talk about the limitations of this device? - Menu diving ... - Missing song mode ... - No touch sensitiv keys - Storing a pattern and sounds is solved independent ... altering a sound will brake existing patterns - D-Motion - when will you ever have your hands free to move your synth? - Do not expect any feature update from the manufacturer But the Synth is still a part of my setup! I enjoy the sounds I can design so straight forward.
I started my trip to electronic music with this versatile synth. Here the draw backs: - Keypad with non responding keys after >2 years of use - no song mode - no software updates or new features added by the manufacturer - midi channels are fixed and not customizable ... but it is still part of my setup. Enjoy!
Excellent vid 👌
i love most of roland piano sound except the forced integra SuperNaturel behavior piano sound
Roland app is garbage though.
I have the FP10, it's a great piano for my playing capabilities. I nearly went for the FP30X but couldn't justify the extra cost. You can trust Roland to make a good product whichever model you choose.
As far as I know, the FP-10 and the FP-30X both have the same keyboard actionand the same sound engine. The FP-30X has some refinements over the FP-10 of interest to working musicians and advanced players. I got the FP-30X earlier this year. As of right now, it's the latest and greatest for acoustic piano emulation at the entry level price point. The Yamaha P-125 and P-225 are the major competitors to Roland. Each instrument has its purposes.
What blue led lights do you have and where have you attached them? It looks mint!
Great demo. Thanks. I have been after one of those for months now, but keep putting it off. This video has definitely inspired me to be the next Jean Michel Jarre 😎
If price is the issue, look for a used one in good condition. There are a fair number of them out there depending on where you live, and you can typically save a couple of hundred dollars/euro.
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 Good idea. Thank you for the advice. Appreciate it 👍😎
@@judgeberry6071 If you're in the US there are currently eleven of them on the Guitar Center Web site starting at $329.99.
great video.... can it be connected to my Arturia keylab 88 mk2 so that i can play the synthesizer sounds from my Arturia 88 key keyboard?
Both have midi ports, so it should work. You can also link to an audio interface with midi for more routing options when using a DAW. I don't own the Roland, but I found there is also an editor and you might be able to use the Arturia to control the buttons and sliders with midi learn.
@@crnova7 thank you for the info...much appreciated
It's a nice little but powerful machine, love it to sketch music and drums.
We need JD-Xi 2 !!!1111
Yes! We need a better keybed, a modulation matrix, and an FX matrix. I would pay handsomely for that! I love this synth for creating songs but these are gripes that could definitely be solved pretty easily I would think.
There is already one. Get a Roland FA. Same engine, more sounds, proper keyboard, 16 tracks, powerfull song sequencer.
@@Acrimonious_Snake he prolly meant something in the same "under 500" price range i believe
@@djkanyon All right, then I vote for a sturdier keyboard and battery power option. Other than that I am happy with my JD-Xi 🥰
@@Acrimonious_Snake battery power too! Yes! Why not, JD-Xi 2 in 2025!
😃What Beautiful😃
Why only Piano ?You must also Demo EP , Synths and Organ sounds to convince and attract buyers of this product.Hope you will include all the above in your next video.Thanks.
Astonishing video. Can't wait to get my hand on one of these
Owning it since a few years It sounds really good, but it has in my opinion a few issues: the sequencer which is not even capable of giving the notes it holds, and the interface... the microkorg has 4* less knobs but it's hard as hell to tweak sounds on it :/ *And i even forgot the micro keys that makes my korg monologue looks like a steinway (not the size, the quality) Great video, else ;)
Well true the sequencer and keys are where it lacks. I did manage some cool break beats on it in a way effect wise im unable to do on the tr8-s so idd say its far from easy to use but it has its qualities. I do admire how much is crammed into the small device and affordable device . When you load a lot off the free extra samples on it ( which I did ) you notice it becomes a bit slower which is from what ive heard because its the absolute max it can do with that processing power. Which just makes me thankful to Roland pushing it to the absolute limit apparently.
Not a single bad sound from Roland. Were some updates promised?
Has anyone tried the fp60x? Do u guys think it's better over the fp30x? Thank u everyone!
Yes I have the FP60X. Not sure there is much difference in sound between the 30X and 60X, but the user control interface of the 60X is vastly superior to the 30X (sliders, display, registrations etc). Love the piano sounds of the 60X (the ambient settings are nice as is the editor in the app or in the instrument to tweak the pianos). The Supernatural pianos have a nice richness to them (Steinway) which I think is mainly down to the stretch tuning used on the Rolands (it creates a fuller sound). Built-in speakers on the 60X are surprisingly good - I also have the FP10 which is also pretty impressive for the price but speakers aren't great. Both have line outs, it sounds nice through the hifi set up.
@midinotes that is awesome! Been thinking of getting the 60x too Thank u so much!
Does anyone know the name of the song at 3:18?😄
This song is Sleeping Lotus by Joep Beving
@@0liver8aker thank you so much!!😊
Very nice overview
Stellar review brother, due to this review I have bit the bullet and bought myself one. Thank you
I've been playing on a very old second hand Yamaha keyboard. No weighted keys, speakers aren't great, the sound of the piano just isn't really convincing at all. nevertheless I've been practicing on it for years now, I'm hoping to buy the FP-30X sometime by the end of this year, I can't wait to feel and hear all the things I've learned on something more appropriate
Great video!
I have one is a Beast !!!!
Hallo Oliver, my opinion is that actually Fp30x is the KING of the digital pianos but not only in its range of price/features, but vs.higher price and level ones ( Kawai es620, Yamaha p525 for example)!! Roland fp30x has great features as great quality samples in acoustic pianos and powerful internal highspeakers, fantastic mechanical in keyboard with escapement, triple sensor for each key, that make it unbeatable. At the moment, at least!!!!💪💪💪💪👍👍🔊🔊🔊
keep it up!
The SH-4d is the shit and its effects can sweeten anything you create on it. Let’s hope Roland continues to update it!
Song-Mode would be nice.. though I now sequence it externally from my Korg Electribe ES2 because the ES2 has a song-mode. I have to stop using shimmer-reverb. It's becoming a crutch! Cheers from the land of Delco!
which they don't for over a year...
I keep hearing about issues w the platters , has it been patched?
I didn’t notice any issues with the platters when using Serato; whilst they feel smooth and solid, I did notice that I was unable to backspin with the platters on the DJ-505, but it looks like in Version 1.10 you can change backspin length settings to enable backspin.
This is the most professional video I've seen on the SH-4d. I've had mine for a little over a month now and love it. I wish you all the success in the world for your channel Oliver. I hope you do more videos on this showing how to get the most out of it.
Yeah, so professional it comes off as marketing copy. 🙄
Carefully explained, thank you Oliver. SH-4d deserves a place in any production studio. It is that spice you need to spice things up or that place you visit so you can spark an idea and get back to your creative bubble. As we give it time and appreciate its capabilities, we will reap huge benefits.
Hi Oliver. I'm your second subscriber now! Please can you make pros&cons type of video about SP-404 Mk2?
Hi WeneLand! I’m afraid I no longer have the unit as it was borrowed, but a few things I liked and didn’t like about the MKII are; I liked how easy it was to play samples live I loved how quickly you could manipulate audio with envelope controls and effects I loved the feel of the buttons and the no-click design pads, they always felt great to use, but I did struggle to play them with loud velocity so I ended up turning velocity off. I loved how universal its connections are and its ability to be powered via USB C. I felt that the knobs could have benefited from being infinity encoders, but I liked how fast the regular encoders were to use and how they kept the display minimal. I didn’t like the 4x4 grid layout of the sequencing mode, but that’s just my preference as I’m used to a 1x16 sequencing grid.
@@0liver8aker Thank you Oliver! That's very helpful info!
@@0liver8aker I gotta ask do you own any off the instruments you have shown in your videos ? Or are they all borrowed from a bloke called Roland ?