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Thinking on my try out a bit...I must admit that on the fantom I had a lot of fun whilst on the yamaha I sat and played the demo as there seemed to be a real mental block for me.
I could hear nice things though...I like the rhodes sounds..very richard t ..perhaps a bit too good if that is possible..whilst the phantom's seemed more modern and in the face (I took my own headset as advised by fellow gearsluts!)
I could see myself setting up good song templates in the fantom and the screen is a huge bonus..I do like it...So tired of little screens and layered menus.
I played the fantom patches in multi mode with the fx off and they still sounded very nice and full, and when I added reverb I was surprised at how they have enlarged the spaces. I never really manage to get a good reverb on the jv and most of the EFX are variations on distortion.
But the real test for me is will I get to work it without a video or the manual..and for me the fantom wins head over heels.
The little mixer is cool and the patch library and search seems really quick.
Control for frequency and rez are vital to have on the control surface as is envelope.
The drum pads are not too ugly and wil be welcome..I might sample in my congas and stuff as these sounds would be fun on pads and the drum sounds onboard seem pretty varied.
The large patch list was a bit of a head ache and I thought ..''oh no..more rubbish than I can handle''..but flicking through there seems very little that is filler.
Even the accordian took me back to my first Bontempi.
I never really played with the EFX as I would hope they will only add to what is a fun and creative sound set.
And I like the footprint..the yamaha is simply to big for my room and I found the weighted keyboard too heavy..
So for me it wouldbe the fantom x6 and motiv rack...but the motiv for me would come later as I really need to get on.
So ..on a purely feel good vibe the fantom feels good...but I have a real respect for the yamaha and will chew on it for a moment longer.
Scruffy
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