MOTM

Well, I can't say much about the Encore since I don't have one, or the
MOTM, since it isn't out yet, but here are my thoughts on the Kenton
Pro-2000.


PROS:

Simple and clear.  (Nice display/menu system)

Two LFOs that can be controlled with MIDI CC's, aftertouch etc, and
which can be added to CV outputs.  (Think vibrato depth controlled by
mod wheel, mixed into the main CV pitch output).

Portmento with MIDI control over lag time.

The Gate can be set to retrigger either on every key press or only
when no notes are already held down.

Good number of auxillary outputs.  

Reliable as hell.  (I've had one for 6 or 7 years, and never had a
problem.  Neither has anyone else I know with any Kenton other product).


CONS:

No microtuning.

No polyphonic operation.

Can't deal with Release Velocity.  (Not an issue for most people, but
my master keyboard is a Sequential T8, so this is my single biggest
complaint!)

The auxillary outputs only have 8-bit DACs.  This mean that Pro-2000
is really a two channel device with a lot of controller outputs.  (You
can set the aux outputs to be additional CV channels, but the 8 bit
res means that they don't sound particularly in tune over large ranges).



Basically the Pro-2000 is great - I'm very, very happy with mine.  The
two reasons *not* to buy one are polyphonic operation or microtuning.
 If those are deal-breakers for you, look elsewhere.

Harry


--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, Don Ojeman <dfojeman@y...> wrote:
> I need help on deceding what Midi-CV converter to use 
> with my MOTM syth.
> 1. Encore Electronics Expressionist
> 2. MOTM-650
> 3. Kenton
> 
> Comparing features and specs and price.
> 
> Price is not my main concern, It's applications and
> creativity along with user frendly setup learning
> curves, quality and will it be obsolete over time.
> 
> The MOTM-650, When will it be shipping?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> CommonSyth....
> 
> 
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