I concur 100% with Harry's comments about the pro-2000. I own one also.
AND, I have the MOTM on order. If looking for a full-featured two separate
voice converter, the pro-2000 is full of all the features you would want.
However, since I also want to be able to do some polyphonic work, the pro
2000 is out unless you are sequencing where you could be happy with voices
on 5 different channels. I consider it's 5 voice mode more like 5 separate
voices instead of poly-capable. So, in a larger set up, I think there is
room for both. I plan to keep the Kenton after my MOTM arrives
Larry H
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From: cormallen [mailto:
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Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 1:02 PM
To:
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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