I own an Arturia MkII Kybd with 16 Pads and I rarely if ever use them if ever. The Pads are a nice touch, but I am not sure how useful they could really end up. They also have incorporated on the right side of the Keyboard what appears to be a decent amount of Analog control knobs like for ADSR Filters etc. The Roland “Fantom”: I like the fact that after owning several of Roland's Drum machines, that they have incorporated the same type of button set up for use with Drums & for Sequencing, known as TREC. a mic placed in the Kick Drum allows the Montage to Sync up the Sequencer (tempos) together for pre-programmed type music with a live drummer. I also like the feature is the ability to synchronize the input of an Audio signal coming into the Keyboard. So if we get past the Sounds and focus on the Layout & Logic, I think that's where I get a bit Hung up. Both keyboards seem to have awesomely Great sounds. But I think I prefer actual analog knobs as well. One thing that concerns me and you will understand when I get to the Fantom is that on the right side there seems to be an abundance of buttons that are small and trying to read them was difficult in the store. The Yamaha “Montage”: I like the features it offered and the "Superknob" which I like the idea of connecting it to a Pedal. The Roland Fantom I have not been able to try out yet. I have had a chance to play on a Montage over at Sam Ash for about an hour, but for the first time I feel I only got a slight taste for it, which was very tasty.LOL. I like the Sounds of both keyboards so far that I have heard on YouTube online demos. In some case I prefer the use Digital or Digital/Analog and some cases, the use of Completely Analog Synthesizers, but that's another discussion for another Post.LOL. Minimoog, Moog Prodigy, are fully fledged Analog Synthesizers. To me the Logic just seems to work with my brain better.LOL. I have to admit, I find the work flow a bit easier on a Roland. I do have decent knowledge with Roland & Korg using these keyboards, and keep in mind the boards I am referring to are either a combination of Analog & Digital or totally Digital. I do not have any experience with the Logic & Workflow in Yamaha Keyboards. pulling up sounds & patches for the next song on the "Set-List" etc. How the workflow works while actually using the keyboard in live situations, ex. How you get around in creating actual Sounds & Scenes.Ģ. Oscillators, Filters, Faders, ADSR are important as to the how friendly & easy the work flow can be in 2 aspects.ġ. So first things first, I believe that the Layout & the Logic to how everything is laid out and connected thru keyboard controls ex. I have previously owned several keyboards brands, Roland, Korg, Moog & Arturia. I have been looking into the Yamaha Montage & the Roland Fantom. T ime to update my Keyboard selection: "NEED ADVICE".
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