Which module to get??????

[classic]

Hey guys I was looking at some modules to go with my MPC 2000xl and I wanted yalls opinion

Since there is no good music stores in my area I don’t have a chance to sit down and play with the sounds. Looks like im gonna have to by one on reputation alone

Here are some that im looking at
Tell me what u think


Yamaha MOTIFRACK Tone Generator Module
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--YAMMOTIFRACK

Motif-Rack 1U Tone Generator
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...=key/s=modules/search/detail/base_pid/707424/


Roland XV5050 Synthesizer Module
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--ROLXV5050


Roland XV-2020 64-Voice Expandable Synthesizer Module
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...=key/s=modules/search/detail/base_pid/700369/


What do u guys think I’m torn between the MOTIF rack and the Roland xv5050 but I’m open to all options

thanks for the input

class...

 

[The Bastard]

i demoed both the triton one and the motif one at guitar center ,if it was up to me and i could affor d it id get the motif one

 

[bigdmakintrax]

Get the Mo you won't go wrong with it....I had the "Classic" Mo Board for almost 2 years and I miss it...the sounds are great.....but b4 I sold it I sampled all of the sounds off it so I have them for use....its better sounds than the mo phatt I had that too it was aight but too plastic sounding or synthetic...but to use the MPC it will be a good pair..

 

[Formant024]

Has anybody looked into the EMU proteus 2500 ? Shit is underrated, the biggest and baddest module on the planet so far.

I for one wouldnt jump to quick on the hype machines as everybody is buying into these making them stand out less exceptional in music to be released. My personal point of view though, but I dont like to use presets that have such a potential that another 100.000 producers are using it aswell. Not very original is it.

How about a Varios ? A Kawai 5000 R ? A Korg Morpheus ? A Korg Wavestation A/D or S/R ? A Creamware Noah ? A mulogix slave32 ( hehe, yeah for real ).

There's like overkill on modules, the ones you mention are currently just the most common ones.

Just think about it.

 

[bigdmakintrax]

Formant I owned the K5000 w about 3 years ago....the sounds are not what I would really consider for hip hop you can fashion them but the synthesis is sort of made for some trance or other genre even though there are a few decent sounds, I made some beats though but the sound has this certain signature, I like Emu but some of the modules have a certain organic sound which i don't like but most of the newer hot modules like the Motif are implementing more realistic samples that dont have that distinct Mark or sound...even the triton has this distinct sound which is ok but I like acoustic sounds with not a lot of fx on a module i like to add them myself but if you take the fx off and listen to the dry rom sounds they sound plastic...I dunno just me and I owned the MOphatt and the MP7...I liked them but soon got tired of the sound.....the best thing is to find your way to the guitar center and use your own ears.....I find even though I have the new Triton I still want to use samples for my drumz....I just dont like instantly effected drums even though they sound good.....if i were you Classic make some time and go to the Guitar Center in Rockville, demo these pieces....ask for Khary...tell him BiGD sent ya! he does amazing deals too man.

 

[eXampuL_oNe]

I'd say go wit the motif rack classic. I have played with it and the sounds are fuckin dope. Real acoustic sounding like Bigd said. I have a triton and I like it don't get me wrong, but i think i would have liked the motif better. The sounds are amazing to me. The flutes and strings especially!

 

[classic]

good lookin everyone

BIG D good lookin. I think i may hit that gutair cemter next week. But from what im hearing so far u cant go wrong with the MOTIF.

BUt im gonna take formats advice and check out other stuff too.

again good looking

 

[erkl]

the roland 5050 is nice if you like to edit there are alot of waveforms for good keys/organs and shit

 

[God]

Like Formant said, E-MU has a lot of products that are not necessarily given credit. I call it the "silver synth" hype factor. Everybody seems to want the latest silver painted synth! JK.

I'd go with the Motif if it was according the choices you've given.

Sincerely,
God

 

[J Rilla]

i would go with tha 5050.....Just blaze in one his fourms was really hypin it up so i checked it out and tha sounds to sound as authentic as i think u can get with a module...chuuch

 

[The Bastard]

i would go with tha 5050.....Just blaze in one his fourms was really hypin it up so i checked it out and tha sounds to sound as authentic as i think u can get with a module...chuuch

yo no doubt if i had enough money to buy any module i wanted id get the motif rack be4 anything

 

[classic]

FYI i went ahead and copped the motif. I will keep yall posted on the progress. Thanks for the advice

class....

 

[J Rilla]

mos def tell me about it......cats is uppin it like it might be tha truth and i have never got a chance to hear one ...maybe it will get me off tha 5050...im really interested in how authentic the sounds are because im not a real big synth head even though i do use them on a occasion....chuuch

 

[classic]

update

Sup peoples ,

just wanted to let you know i copped the motif. It came in yesterday and from what i can see tell so far this shit is sick. I think it is exaclty what i need for the type of beats im gonna make.(very little sampling) SHit is mad complex though. Thats a good thing!! there is sooo much u can do with it its gonna take me awhile to scratch the surface. SO now here is my currnet set up.

Mpc 2000xl
MIDI keyboard controller
berhinger mixer
Motif

Thanks for all the advice and help

class...

 

[Cold Truth]

haha, class, you got my last setup! (i didnt have the mixer, unfortunately...)

it is the overall best module/keyboard i have owned. it is still a great piece, even with the fantom x's and motif es's and triton extreme's running rampant...

that solo violin sends chills up your spine, doesnt it? i miss my motif now more than ever....

 

[classic]

tight work cold, I havent tried out the strings yet but i will look out for em.

Why did you get rid or your old set up?????

class...

 

[Cold Truth]

last summer.

seriously, check out the solo violin and solo cello.... and the electric guitars. i was buggin on those. ande the organs. and the rhodes/electric pianos. and the pianos. and the effects. and the.......

you get the picture! the only things i wasnt trippin on were the pads. those could have been lots better.

 

[classic]

lol damn truth u sound like u miss that shit

why did u get rid of your old set up(i asked that the first time but i figured u read wrong)

 

[Cold Truth]

money. i wanted to produce a better recoring, i wanted the ability to include acoustic instruments and vocals... and the circumstances were either get a $500 dollar recorder, or a pc for another $700 (when you add in software) so i figured i would think towards the future- i can always get another module (i am getting something in the next few months), so i sold the mpc and motif. but right now i have a computer setup that is very formidable in its own right (athlon 1.53, 768 RAM, cubase sxs, sapletank2 and a ton of akai discs, kontakt (for those giga libraries), waves gold bundle, spectrasonics stylus, yamaha csx midi controller) and my next step is a good mic and stand and a good pre-amp or mixer. then, i will look into another module... but i got a pretty good computer setup as it is.

but there are things that i dont have that my mpc and motif rack gave me... so, yeah, i do miss them both! in hindsight, i could have kept both and still wound up with my pc and software, but it would have been a lot harder. i highly recommend you build your studio around those two pieces, even if it takes longer. it will be WELL worth it. just ask big d.

 

[classic]

thats good advice man thanks


classs....