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--- In AN1x-list@egroups.com, jondl@j... wrote:
> Hello Gerry - welcome to the list.
>
> Time to retire the Roland W30, huh? Well, since you're on the AN1x
> list
> you're going to get an overwhelming vote for an AN1x - and I'd
> concur,
> it makes a terrific MIDI controller - but there are a few things to
> mull over first.
>
> 1) The AN1x keyboard feels completely different than the keyboard
> mechanism used in the Roland. The Roland mechanism is lighter and
> more
> organ like in it's action.
>
> 2) Obviously the Roland Pitch/Mod bend thingy would be replaced by
> dedicated Mod and Pitch wheels. While they feel adequate to the
touch
> they are by no means as robust as the mechanisms used on the
current
> Euro-V/As. FWIW, I've never liked the feel of the Roland Pitch/Mod
> thingy and prefer dedicated wheels.
>
> 3) The Ribbon Controller on the AN1x is excellent but the one on
the
> CS6x is much improved, IMO. The Assign Knobs are great! Very useful
> and easy to program.
>
> Aside from all that are you certain you want to replace a Sampler
> with a Virtual Analog? Personally, I think the combination of
Sampler +
> V/A is the way to go - that's what I've done. Still, you have the
MC505
> for a ROMpler/Drum Machine/Sequencer combo so you'd have an
> effective and flexible setup, IMO.
>
> While on the subject of W30, I assume you're hip to the SGroup page
> at http://www.generalconcepts.com/sgroup/ Did you ever get the SCSI
mod
> done to your W30?
>
> regards,
> Jon