Thanks for this Bugsi
I know that on some Korgs, like my Wavestation A/D, factory patches are lost when the battery is replaced. Is this something to be wary of with these as well?
--- In DW8000@yahoogroups.com, "bugsiwabbit" <Bugsi@...> wrote:
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> Yes, the EX8000 and the DW8000 respond to channel aftertouch. The DW8000 will send channel aftertouch as well.
> Yes, they are dependable, but the internal battery has a life of around 7-10 years and these synths are nearly 30 years old, so the battery will either need to be replaced or will have already been replaced. If you're good with tinkering and soldering you can do it yourself. If not, you need to find someone who is, or pay someone to do it. The EX8000 is sturdier than the DW8000, just because it doesn't have to deal with the key switch and sensor mechanism, or deal with brittle plastic keys.
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> --- In DW8000@yahoogroups.com, "randaldinga" <randaldinga@> wrote:
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> > Hi
> > I am new to this forum but not to music generally.
> > I am thinking of getting an EX 8000 for a project needing good deep thick pads. I have seen videos of the DW 8000 used to recreate some classic analogue sounds:
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> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya9oIiSWjLw
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> > Can I use an external keyboard with aftertouch as a controller with the EX 8000 to achieve the same or similar results? In my case it is a Korg 707.
> > I prefer the EX version if it will work due to space limitations.
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> > Also, are these old synths still reasonably dependable? I need something that will last at least a year or so with regular use for a specific recording project.
> > Thanks - Iook forward to learning more about these unique instruments.
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