Bad Gear - Roland's Microkorg

[@AudioPilz]

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[@Patrick-bm6ih]

Did you double layer your voice with a chorus?

[@enochroot9438]

Good to see you escaped the Teenage Engineering Time bandits trap they set for you earlier in the week Florian...another weekly episode to enjoy to start the weekend on the right or maybe wrong note

[@AudioPilz]

Have a nice weekend!!!

[@gaborb6577]

I feel he needs more time to find the week spots. Anyway i am quite interesting in Medieval music, and looking forward to hear that episode.🎉

[@OddgitTheGreat]

hah, i figured the would have given him a pre release months ago for him to craft the finest video. =D

[@Bleeeaaoop]

😂

[@treetopjones737]

@@gaborb6577 You can d-load the samples on it for free.

[@PostingCringeOnMain]

as with so many things Roland, you nearly had me up until the sharp reminder that "this thing goes for the price of three MicoKorgs" at which point Roland salesman slaps roof of synth and says "this bad boy can fit so much of your salary in it"

[@AudioPilz]

Yeah, that's self-confident pricing...

[@PostingCringeOnMain]

@@AudioPilz it’s not even like “roland MicroKorg” is necessarily an insult, a digital version of a classic analogue synth, priced for everyone, battery powered with mini keys… and someone at Roland said “yeah, all of that… but price it out of the range of people interested in battery powered digital versions of classic synths with mini keys”

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@PostingCringeOnMain Yep. Roland has done a few great things lately (S-1 etc), but most of their stuff is overpriced.. and if that weren’t enough, they also give you a tiny display, and then make you menu-dive. Like, pick one or the other. Menu dive on a nice big high res screen… or keep it easy to use and have a one-line display.

[@treetopjones737]

@@PostingCringeOnMain Yeah, minus multitimbrality, and MK has the menu diving printed on the front instead of in a screen, you throw a switch and adjust things checking the list, then throw the switch again to adjust more things. For anyone who doesn't know, the battery powered is an option, it has a power cable.

[@treetopjones737]

Reminds me of 80's prices: if you wanted polyphony, you needed to have money to burn. Affordable meant MONO in those days.

[@iancain6647]

Your on demand aranging is insane bro. Every time i watch you perform im like "sure i can do that...... Nope hes on a different level"

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@neonblack211]

It’s Amazing that his skills transfer so well across so much different hardware

[@sub-jec-tiv]

He’s a grown musician, that’s what musicians do, make music on instruments! Not taking anything away from Florian, his demos are better than most people’s albums. Just saying, after you get your skills together, they do translate across different tools. Have fun, play every day, develop your style!

[@vasil3089]

cultured bros be jealous of the pimp lifestyle

[@vjreimedia]

"Lifestyle brand". It would take me over a year to do a video with the complexity of yours, and you do them every week! For real, I do not know any other channel that can maintain this level of screenplay every week. And then the production level. I have no clue how you do it.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! I blame it on a dark past in theater;)

[@vjreimedia]

@@AudioPilz For real, you are bright. I used to run multichannel networks, I am KZbin Audience Growth certified. I know. Nothing of your work comes up cheap.

[@GeorgeL909]

@@vjreimedia not gonna lie, that 808 jacket is drip.

[@brutallyremastered4255]

@@AudioPilzMy first job was at Vienna's English Theatre, it may be long gone by now...

[@tylersmith3979]

If you can program a DX-7, you can do anything

[@darwiniandude]

Minor correction: USB midi IS class compliant if you change the setting to ‘generic’ rather than ‘vendor’ in settings. USB Audio does however require drivers sadly, but that’s because it’s got loads of stereo output pairs running over USB. I love my Xm, it’s not without its flaws but it covers so much sonic ground while covering so little physical ground. It has Bluetooth midi and also works as a Bluetooth speaker, so it’s a great for mobile settings. Mind came bundled with a free Roland carry bag which has shoulder straps, can literally cycle off into the sunset with this on my back. Anyway, enjoyed this one, thanks :)

[@AudioPilz]

Thanks for the heads up!!!

[@Asmuk]

You both almost sold it for me if I had the money now

[@darwiniandude]

@@Asmuk I see a few on the used market from time to time for good pricing - they can be confusing so that likely puts some people off. I doubt they’ll make another synth quite like the Xm, so if you’re keen keep your eyes peeled in the long term.

[@pgpete]

jeez i had to specially order in the Roland bag from overseas and had to pay the full price for it!

[@darwiniandude]

@@pgpete I think there are a couple of different bags? But yes, this was a limited promotion, I bought it on the last day it was valid, filled out a Roland web redemption form and they sent it to me. It's a very useful bag anyway, with the shoulder straps. I would've bought one separately if I had to.

[@deepechoslntwntr]

That minecraft Slamacow animation is a very welcome blast from the past. Great vid as always.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@TobyBorrow]

I never knew it existed and I’m indifferent to it existence. Why does Roland keep doing this 🎉

[@AudioPilz]

I think it makes them money;)

[@TobyBorrow]

@@AudioPilz same synth engine different box. If they made a re-release no matter how much it cost people would buy it. Look at Korg. All their ARP stuff got snapped up. They are silly

[@keepitshortnsweet]

They have to tap the consumer electronics hobby market because they lost the professional market years ago to small synth companies making actual roadworthy equipment. Behringer making (affordable) analog synths like Roland used to do doesn't help. IMO, of course.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Roland spams the market. Somebody will buy it!!

[@TobyBorrow]

@@keepitshortnsweet Behringer do well and I must say have a few chunky pre 2000 mixers from them I wouldn’t part with -they keep going. This can’t be said for Roland. I like my friends SH01a but it broke for not reason

[@shobley]

"Hyasynth" - well played sir... I spat out my Roland energy drink* at that one. *It's a lifestyle brand.

[@AudioPilz]

Cheers!

[@hermask815]

I like how Mr. Pilz uses the screen of the device for announcements like his name or “subscribe”.

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@andrewstanworth529]

I actually liked most of those sounds! My inner Roland fanboy is bloody insatiable. Crackin' episode again!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!! Roland fanbois unite!!!

[@Studio_4to1]

The highlight of the whole humanity on our collective Friday evening. And what a review. Roland’s shareholders are watching.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@AutisticYui]

Had my JupiterXM for about a year now and have had this constant love hate battle with it. I'll go through periods where it's my favorite instrument I own and I'll get every mile out of it. With that said, just as often I'll go through phases where the menu structure and getting it to behave with my other devices makes me so angry I just don't even bother using it. GREAT sounds, horrific user-experience. The JPXM, a synth for people who don't own anything else.

[@AudioPilz]

I can totally feel you here!!!

[@SethWeisfeld]

This resonates. I have had my Xm for only a week or two and immediately thought it was such terrible UX I should not waste time and sell it quickly, immediately followed by making up a really fun i-arp jam on the spot that sounded surprisingly good and inspiring compared to how easily it spilled out of the device. Decided to try and really learn it and make it work.

[@onemanwent4059]

Totally hear you too. I've had m Jupiter X for several years now and I still find the whole save part scene thing confusing. I save patches, but god knows where and can never find them. I have moments of utter sonic joy with creating amazing multi layered soudscapes, I keep the DAW recording and catch the moment. but there's always a slight unexplainable pit in my stomach as I know when I put the Jup-X up against my JX8P sonically it doesn't quite have the depth. I love it, but it's complicated.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Roland really, really needs to spend 3-4 more months on UI before going gold and producing units. Their UI is frankly atrocious, generally. Occasionally they accidentally make a great machine, but it’s few and far between, especially where flagships are concerned. They tend to make overly-complicated UI. You’d think they could afford the talent and time to nail it. 🤷‍♂️

[@patsonmusic]

I had that feeling at first when I bought mine second hand in beginning of 2022. It felt confusing. Roland released OS v 3.0 and suddenly it started making sense. I put some effort in understanding the structure 1-2 weeks of every evening playing it a little and suddenly the logic behind the nobs and menys and how to use the partials fast on-off and how the different synth engines work and where to find them and essentially how to save patches and scenes, everything became clear. Now I use it at part of my gig set for one of the party bands I play in. Only the small keys are not really player-friendly, however the best minikeys I've tested on any synth. So it pays of the spend a few evenings just navigating the synth and learn it. And I beg to differ on the "don't own anything else" part, since I have 20+ synths 😉

[@JoshuaNeedham]

I have yet to hear one of your jams that I didn't like. Gifted!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@PierGen]

Thank you for sharing the video! i enjoyed very much.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@roland4507]

Here we go again. Friday sweet Friday.

[@AudioPilz]

Have a nice weekend!!!

[@pablo_costas]

Came for the memes, stayed for the jams. Like any Roland device there is always a catch. In this case, the sequencer was clearly an afterthought, the lack of aftertouch and the inability of properly chaining scenes killed it for me. But like you said, there are MC101/MC707 and SH4D to sell. Stuff that you find in a fraction of cost devices but yeah, thats Roland.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dustincassidy]

Dude, it was awesome to see the premiere of Shane from the Drum Center Of Portsmouth on the channel!

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@marsupialmicron]

Hell I want so much that K. Schulze action figure!!

[@AudioPilz]

Same here!!!

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

Just so you know, your show has inspired to me to actually purchase a new synth beyond the MicroKorg I've had for 20 years and start making synth-based music. I both despise and love you for that.

[@AudioPilz]

Happy to hear that!!! Thanks!!!

[@actorjohanmatsfredkarlsson2293]

Vanadisvägen T-bana station represent!!! Also always nice when an episode is about gear I own $$$

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@albee8642]

Helping to make Fridays even better as always. Thank you. I totally appreciate your work ethic and sincerity.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@mycosys]

1998 called - they want their VA filter back

[@AudioPilz]

Lol, shots fired;)

[@mrz80]

So what you're telling me here is, keep my JV-1010 and buy a sequencer 😛

[@darwiniandude]

@@mrz80 and editor. JV-1010 has no menu diving because it pretty much has no menus. I have Jupiter Xm and recently got my JV-1010 back that I loaned to a friend - will be interesting to compare :)

[@brandonharris9160]

Yo AudioPilz, thanks for everything you do for the synth community. If I was rich I would donate synths for you to review. The song directly before the verdict was AMAZING

[@Baboon-z4f]

At some point, Roland began to see the musicians as Lilliputians.

[@AudioPilz]

Hey, I got small hands;)

[@sub-jec-tiv]

It’s a Japanese company, their products are tested by people who are smaller than you! Also- they make their products for people making Japanese pop, it’s a different ball game. It also explains why people outside Japan complain the presets are ‘cheesy.’ Different aesthetic.

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

@@AudioPilz - Hey, we got Donald Trump over here! See? No one cares. 😉

[@FelipeGardelli]

Another great video man! Fridays are always better with you

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@jeredorsey]

I think I remember Roland promoting this as the Jupiter for sketching music in your luxe tour bus. And I say don’t knock it until you try it as intended.

[@AudioPilz]

That's definitely the main application for that thing

[@andreyzorkin9324]

Dude for 1600$ only Teenage Engineering is allowed to sell gear for price like this)))

[@jeredorsey]

@@andreyzorkin9324 “allow” is subjective, but yes 😝

[@jeredorsey]

@@AudioPilz let us know how it goes please! 🙏 🌎 🚌

[@andreyzorkin9324]

@@jeredorsey sad but true. We know that their instruments are overpriced but all of us want them)))

[@Pablo668]

I refuse to believe you don't already own that Roland puffer jacket. Great vid and review as always!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! I need one badly

[@spazdal1]

"Before Roland was turned into a lifestyle brand" I got an ad for new balance 808 shoes below the video lol.

[@AudioPilz]

I want them shoes!

[@Jason75913]

Love the synth and the jams, man.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!

[@michaelkeefer4293]

In my humble opinion, if it is made out of plastic and contains mini keys, then it should be priced like it's made out of plastic and has mini keys, no matter how good it sounds, its features or versatility. I just can't wrap my head around paying four figures for something that is constructed like a toy. As usual though, I love your creativity and sense of humor! Great video and great jams!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@synthverkstad2093]

It’s not plastic, the front is all metal, solid build and keys are perfectly playable. People can just get the X if they want a full size version. Once you learn how to master the knobs and their relation to what synth model you have selected it is a very good synth!

[@darwiniandude]

Think of it as a module then, but it happens to have some small ‘patch preview’ keys. The front sides and top are all metal. Roland even has a PDF on their side of the dimensions of the side plates and instructions so you can remove those metal edges and make wooden ones, should you so desire. But regarding the price, you have to keep in mind there is loads of polyphony, 5 parts, JP8, JU106, SH101(can make it poly) RD, XV-5080, JX8P and you can (paid) install JD-800 or a vocal processor add on for more than the normal vocoder. But go have a look at the Jupiter X. The Jupiter X is the same exact thing except more controls. So you get the same engine and sounds in a portable battery powered version for less than half the price. The SRX card equivalents to load into it are $25USD each, by time I sell the SRX cards I own and the JD-08 boutique that’s most of the Jupiter Xm paid off.

[@michaelkeefer4293]

@@darwiniandude Well, apparently I’ve been schooled. I have to admit I have not seen one in person, I was just going by AudioPilz mentioning the plastic case. I’m glad to hear it is well constructed and that I am wrong. 👍

[@hnationmusic3099]

The Mini keys aren’t the ones you usually see on other cheap synths. They are a little longer and very solid. They feel like mini Piano keys. They are far more playable than the usual short plastic keys you usually find.

[@avace917]

FINALLY!!! The episode I've been waiting for since you covered the JDXI. I plan on pairing this with an Akai MPC One Plus which I'm absolutely in love with. I know this has its shortcomings but I previously owned a JV1080 so I'm used to menu diving. If nothing else, this will be a preset machine with some light editing

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@avace917]

@@AudioPilz thank you for this video

[@vexthem]

I feel welcomed to bad gear

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@jaguarvssnake]

We got fun and games.

[@-_-Alx]

Actually love Jupiter Xm - lots of great sounds right out of box, and a mount of useful features still to be discovered after every couple of months of use. Great for a band musician carrying a 4kg portable synth to practices yet delivering massive sounds. There is nothing else portable on the market yet delivering top sounds.

[@AKJ828]

Another friday arrives, I see Florian uploads a new video, and yet again it's NOT the Korg Electribe Emx-1. I will not lose hope! The sun will shine on Florian and he will find one at a good price, and the goa trance jam at the end of the episode will be EPIC!

[@AudioPilz]

I want an EMX so bad!!!

[@u4yk]

A Roland synth with menu diving and mini-keys, you say? Sounds like we're talking about the JD-Xi.

[@AudioPilz]

Really liked the JD-Xi;)

[@djkanyon]

JDXI at least had the nuts to feature real Roland' analog...

[@wiseoldfool]

Great episode!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@bobbylimesmusic]

I had no idea this existed before today. Thank goodness

[@AudioPilz]

It's mysterious;)

[@MrFlottgote]

Making great music using bad gear is your forte. Thank heavens for all the makers of bad gear!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Fred_pimpstone-II]

A few years ago a lot of folks, including Noir Et Blanc Vie, were praising Roland’s compact JDXI, the main criticism was lack of battery compartment and it would be amazing with. Now I realize they did exactly that with the XM in 2019, but made it like 10x more expensive, I really don’t know anyone personally who owned this particular model.

[@AudioPilz]

The JDXi is a great-sounding instrument but build quality is unfortunately crappy

[@Fred_pimpstone-II]

@@AudioPilz I loved mine, never gigged with it for that reason, good bang for your buck for a beginner like I was.

[@derekcrockett6214]

Too much $€¥£¢

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

I bought one of these a while back, kept it for a couple of weeks, and returned it. I can't put my finger on exactly why, but the way it played and sounded left me cold. Still, I'm sure there are many who will disagree. Nice work Florian!

[@dankeplace]

menu diving and soulless engine ACB sounds better. Also that endless patch surfing is seriously mental on that tiny screen.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

@@dankeplace I didn't want to go in to specifics, but yes on that tiny screen.

[@richcolour]

Did the same, it was frustrating, disappointing. Bought an SH-101 instead.

[@dankeplace]

@@patrickfitzgerald2861 I had a MC707, it was one of the worst things I have used, the screen is a joke, it's tiny and tRoland expect you to menu dive using this. The sound engine is good, but everything is hidden under the surface. Keybed is a joke for such and expensive synth, I am glad learned my lessons from owning a JDXi, JDXA and MC707.

[@KooriGraywolf]

Old videos: "Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools." New videos: "wwwwELCOME TO bad GEAR, theshowabout THE WOOOOORLD'S most hated audio TOOLS"

[@AudioPilz]

😂😂😂😂

[@mzisman]

Would love to see an episode on the Korg KingKorg. A largely overlooked piece of hardware, imho.

[@AudioPilz]

Great suggestion, thank you!!!

[@robomalo]

I got my full-sized Jupiter X about 4 years ago, which means I am on track to figuring out the menu system around fall of 2028.

[@darwiniandude]

It’s a pity you have to catch a bus to travel out to the LCD on the full-size model. Otherwise awesome though.

[@robomalo]

@@darwiniandude Hah, totally. I even tried using the desktop editor via screen sharing on my iPad but that UI is a hate crime on my eyes.

[@AudioPilz]

lol

[@Nenko_Music]

😂

[@bertokleine280]

Love your choices of videoclip 🥳

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

Florian: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show the memes for longer! I'm constantly having to pause to read them as they are so short and spoils the flow of watching/listening to your excellent videos 😭

[@erlannderrantem6972]

at this point it's part of the experience

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! It's a fine line between meme duration and keeping up the flow of the video

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

@@AudioPilz dude, I feel like I need some stimulants before watching to keep up 😂 🚅💨

[@wimpkins]

Some great tunes in this vid !

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@shobley]

I come here for the "Wooooooooooooooooooorlds" most hated audio tools. :D ...and to see how quickly I can hit pause.

[@AudioPilz]

❤️❤️❤️

[@geminidefect]

brilliant episode!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@hotel_yugoslavia]

This is now a health and safety problem. When I saw Cristiano Rolando, I almost swallowed my vape laughing :D

[@AudioPilz]

Lol, please don't sue me!

[@hotel_yugoslavia]

@@AudioPilz :DDD

[@MosEisleySpacePort1138]

Love my Xm. Took awhile to understand its architecture. But it does a lot and the sound engines are gorgeous. I have it hooked up to a Code 61, which lets me tap into its aftertouch. I also assigned things like its mixer for instant access to the partials. Love the thing. Nice review! (And yeah, those pitch & mod wheels suck)

[@AudioPilz]

👍

[@nhwd_10]

I’ll never understand why synth companies like Roland and Korg really want us to do so much menu diving with their modern synths. I really wish we could go back to the days when all the knobs were right in front of you, and you could actually adjust controls.

[@AudioPilz]

They want us to stick to the presets;)

[@Nunchuckstraberry]

I will give Roland and Yamaha all the criticism in the world for this. Especially with Roland’s lack of bringing back the gods of their past catalog. The ir-3109 (filter ic found in the Jp 4/8/6, Juno 6/60/106, sh-101/mc-202, and 303) is being remade by tons of companies. They should hire/create a new team for bringing the ogs back. Korg at least is bringing back their older designs and arps vintage catalog. When it comes to the new stuff they make, the og minilogue is the one that interests me the most.

[@seanwieland9763]

@@Nunchuckstraberrywhat’s stopping you from creating an open-source hardware clone if the ICs are readily available? Fire up your favorite EDA and get to work. Send that spice file to PCBway for fabrication.

[@theomnitorium7476]

I don't quite understand this point. I mean, I agree that knobs are much better, I loathe menu diving. But knobs are a matter of space. If you want a lot of knobs, you have to get the regular Jupiter X. The Xm is specifically a smaller version and you have to save space somewhere on a small synth.

[@Paul_Y_T]

Choice? Some of us want more parameters and synthesis options than is feasible for front panel knobs. The scope of the synth engine is the reason I bought one. The complexity of the underlying synth engine is the reason why it can do the digital stuff, inc 2x2op FM, along with the analog emulations, within the one box with reasonable polyphony. It's not that hard to learn the muscle memory to navigate the menus more efficiently eg shift + move a panel control drops to the menu section of the control (and so a quick way to access associated non-panel controls). If potential buyers don't like/want that breadth of synthesis then Roland offer the likes of gaia 2, system 8 and the boutiques to be more knob-per-function synths.

[@alexsolos]

Great video as always! Jupiter-Xm and SH-4d are not that popular, but for me these two machines have provided lots of fun; only selecting some presets and tweaking a few knobs brings a lot of sound-mangling options. If you then add a TR-6s you have the holy trinity of Roland sounds. It’d be great to have some Bad Gear episodes with combo machines to see how they complement each other, such as these, or the volcas, the Brutes or the Elektron Digis. Keep it going!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@GrantGordonComedy]

I have it and love it, sounds amazing, and so versatile sonically and connectivity-wise. I get why it’s divisive, but I think there’s a doomsday prepper in me and this is my post apocalyptic wasteland synth. Will never sell.

[@AudioPilz]

Isn't the post apocalyptic wasteland synth a DX7?

[@GrantGordonComedy]

@@AudioPilz lol I think it’s any synth that demands end of humanity level free time to program a patch. And for me, must have battery power and scat voices

[@darwiniandude]

@@GrantGordonComedy This and an OP-1 Field (which makes the Xm look like even more of a bargain!) are an awesome combo for me. Both fit in the free Roland ‘backpack’ I got with the Xm, and both have Bluetooth midi, can talk class compliant midi over USB in ‘generic’ mode and the OP-1 Field can be like a four track audio recorder in this case, with FM transmitter for broadcasting your finished tracks in the apocalypse and FM radio for listening for the rebirth of civilisation. I ONLY wish the Jupiter Xm could charge its batteries internally. It’s a pain to take them in and out all the time. I might mod this actually.

[@GrantGordonComedy]

@@darwiniandude stop convincing me I need an OP-1! Haha, I often combo mine with an MC-101 which functions as a drum machine/midi looper/sequencer for the XM. My budget version of your combo!

[@patsonmusic]

@@GrantGordonComedy Oh, I never thought of pairing the MC-101 with the XM, I have to test that 🙂

[@patsonmusic]

Fantastic episode as always! 😍And I really like my Xm, so versatile and even better, when you hook it up to a proper 61-key keyboard with aftertouch!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Mark-ec3lp]

From 1996 to early 2000's I was a product demonstrator for Roland UK, based in Swansea. It was when the JP-8000 came along (very nice) but also the horrible MC 'Groovebox' range with the D-Beam, a totally useless device. I used to demonstrate the synths at large shows but always wished I'd been their demonstrator from the late 70's to mid 80's instead. Their old strap line used to read: 'We design the future'. Now it should read: 'We recycle our old stuff but make it sound like garbage'. If you really want some bad gear to review then can I suggest the Roland EG-101. It sounded as bad as it looked, and got me banned from a hotel in Leeds due to playing some 'hardcore' through the nasty speakers in the very early hours of the morning; there were lots of complaints from other guests. I think some alcohol might have been involved too.

[@AudioPilz]

Great insight, thanks!!!

[@alfiedotwtf]

Tweak, tweak, tweak, tweak, tweak, "Berlin Night" AH FUCK

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@Gerald_Daniel]

"I MIGHT BE TO OLD FOR....", neither visually nor on a docunent! This time's suggestion is the eltamusic SOLAR 42 according to Benn Jordan:" Wow! It makes you make music you wouldn't mace otherwise. I give it in A".

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!😀😀😀

[@roland4507]

The Solar 42 sounds fantastic. I really want to buy one.

[@lairdtomfrenchelectromusic2545]

​@@roland4507, have a high price, but justified in my opinion.

[@luisbarrera5740]

I was waiting for this one.

[@AudioPilz]

Happy to hear that!!! Thanks!!!

[@djkanyon]

This XM series... as well as Systems... it was made after brutal fall of JD-Xa\i series... Roland in 2015 made final attempt to give the world analog synthesis... after people said "No", Roland was absolutely morally destroyed. I swear to God, Junichi Miki never smiled after that... such a tragic story actually.

[@AudioPilz]

Breaks my heart ❤️

[@prophei]

Fun Fun.There is something about the way you write certain note/chord changes in your music that has always seemed a bit familiar to me. In this video, for some reason, I figured out why it was familiar. There were a few changes that were reminiscent of similar changes on the laibach volk album, a personal favorite of mine. That made me smile. :)

[@AudioPilz]

Happy to hear that!!! Thanks!!!

[@keepitshortnsweet]

Is it Friday already?!?! Your post on Wednesday has seriously screwed my space time continuum.

[@AudioPilz]

Same here!!!

[@BlueAngelo]

I have had XM since it came on the market and it has given me a lot of headaches but it makes up for its extraordinary audio quality as an independent ASIO audio card. It has improved a lot with the updates, I recommend that you try them, the vocoder is unbeatable but its main defect is that it does not have a complete sequencer, which would make it a completely independent machine. To make live sets and play it with other instruments it works well, to configure it as a DAW it is a nightmare.

[@AudioPilz]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrPromethium0157]

Great job taking my suggestion!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jukesjointOG]

Florian actually suggested to you, to suggest to him, subliminally… five videos ago.

[@jaybird3745]

Those medium size keys fit your hands like a glove.

[@AudioPilz]

Agreed!!!

[@ThePCxbox]

The $1.5k microkorg 🔥🔥🔥🔥👀

[@AudioPilz]

It hurts...

[@keyhoarder]

As an 4+years owner of the Jupiter XM i enjoyed the episode. People say it's overpriced but when you consider, that you get a decent acoustic piano + synth + drum machine (somewhat limited), and you can do some basic groovebox stuff it doesn't seem so pricey anymore. Comparing with the OG Microkorg which is 4 polyphony monotimbral and have a ugly, non playable keyboard, it's not that bad. The keyboard on Roland is this time very good quality. Similar to Yamaha Refaces. It good choice if you want to stop your gas and instead of collecting synths enjoy the menu diving. Sadly it didn't happen in my case. It's also very practical at gigs.

[@AudioPilz]

👍👍👍

[@MagicMusicAdam]

I had one of these. I up-traded it for the Jupiter X and it was a good move. The keybed is a massive improvement (I'm a pianist), the panel layout is much more ergonomic, and it keeps the great sounds. I use it live in an 80s group and its deep flexibility is really useful in that situation.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!!

[@whoadog8725]

I kept the XM and got a Juno X. Having both is pretty redundant, but I love the Jupiter X model stereo voice stuff.

[@SethWeisfeld]

@@whoadog8725 I have the XM but really like the improvements they made to the Juno with part faders on the front panel etc.

[@thirstyCactus]

It's nice to see Keeping Up Appearances keeping up appearances.

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@slipknotboy555]

Nothing else to say but great as always!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tomaszmazurek64]

So I recently got myself a Behringer Odyssey and it's such a freaking great synth, so it's not a gear suggestiong, but I wanted to brag, lol ;)

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!!

[@GeorgeL909]

Dude I feel you, I have the Behringer 2600 and I adore the sound and physicality of it, and it was a steal at 350$ u.s. a few years back when nobody wanted it. The only downside is that bouncers at clubs will turn me away sometimes when they find out I use Behringer gear, "find another club buddy" 😔 so I just lie and tell people it's the Korg reissue.

[@tomaszmazurek64]

@@GeorgeL909 I plan to get the 2600 soon as well. I feel the ARP clones after making some initial splash got a bit forgotten among the whole Behringer clone discourse and they are some truly great instruments.

[@GeorgeL909]

@@tomaszmazurek64 I mean real talk, aside from the internet drama aspect, the Behringer 2600 is fantastic for what it is. Currently they go for around 400-450 depending on the color in the u.s., whereas the Korg ARP m reissue is 1900, and an actual ARP 2600 is like freaking 12K on reverb, so the Behringer is by far the most affordable option. It even has class compliant USB midi, which some of my Roland's still don't even have! (I'm looking at you JD08 😐). Still subconsciously I feel dirty when I use it, but that's a me problem 🤣

[@paulheartsongs]

We use this keyboard for paid gigs and it works brilliantly. Small, light, and takes up less space than full keys. Expensive, yes but it fits the brief! Digging it. 😁🦘

[@djshire1984]

I had never heard of this til now...and I'm happy I didn't know.

[@AudioPilz]

I feel you!

[@arkasonus7678]

Roland, back in the game 😁

[@AudioPilz]

Best!!!

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

I have and love the TAL J-8 emulation of the Jupiter 8. It's a fantastic synth. Love the Minecraft video in the final jam.

[@AudioPilz]

Great plugin! Thanks!

[@InkyDaCaT]

I clicked on....its got 404 views 👀🤣 I can't find it now? Bit like Rolands analogue development department 😅

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!!

[@AxelsoftMusic]

Ouch! 😎

[@xHowieHoward]

You've gotten so good at playing the black keys❤😭

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@GenuineHeather]

I have both the Jupiter-X and the Jupiter-Xm, among others. I use the Xm mainly as a 2nd tier synth in my live rig, along with a Fantom--6 and an AX-Edge. Why do I have both? The Jupiter-X weighs 37.5 pounds. It stays home in my studio. I create sounds and patches using the X then easily import them into the Xm for gigs. That also works with the Fantom and the Edge. It's a pretty nice workflow and WAY easier than trying to program the Xm. Like anything, I'm sure it would get easier with practice. But even so, they're both amazing synths that can really do just about anything you want a synth to do.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!!

[@BobKlass]

Practice, practice, practice those keyboard skills. Modern performance instruments can be so powerful! Thanks for more bad gear.

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@jasperthejourno]

Every synth should have built-in speakers. Love them

[@AudioPilz]

👍

[@jasperthejourno]

@@AudioPilz Thanks! Maybe I'm alone in this. Most speakers are rubbish, after all. Apart from the Microkorg S - which is ace! Love this vid (and all the rest!). Thanks

[@BubbaSatori]

I hope that ceiling is well built. Like those sounds.

[@AudioPilz]

😀😀😀

[@ppiittii]

I remember when that Minecraft dance battle thing came out. I was in 5th or 6th class and EVERYONE was talking about it the next day. Good times. Also nice jams as always ✨

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@adrianoconnor3020]

the memes...nothing makes me laugh out loud like your memes,fantastic Florian 🤣🤣🤣

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@thesesmallboxes]

Great review! Two questions: - What does the “m” in “Xm” stand for? Or the “X” for that matter! - Did Jodie use a prime number sequence?

[@AudioPilz]

"Menu Dive"

[@TheSomethingWheel]

Great video as always! This one always seemed a bit too many cooks but no target audience. I can't imagine it gets brought on stage a lot, and for studio/bedroom use at a comparable price point getting one over the System 8 as a Roland-museum-in-a-box seems slightly bonkers. There's the weird "Is it cheating?" scene/i-arpeggio stuff but I think we'd all trade in it a heartbeat for the JD-XI's four track, pattern-chain ready sequencer.

[@AudioPilz]

I think it makes a lot of sense as a secondary keyboard to a workstation on stage

[@scaryfontofficial]

I'm really loving the iPod dock in the mi--oh, wait, Jim, we're being told now that's *not* an iPod. We hope to have more details for you during the 11:00 broadcast.

[@AudioPilz]

Lol

[@MathHammer]

Approached as a ROMpler+ and using the software editor, this thing is pretty darned good. You can make some pretty deep mults, especially with the help of the XV-5080 engine. As usual, your demo cuts slap.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@ValTek_Armory]

Man, I haven't thought about that Slamacow Minecraft animation in years

[@AudioPilz]

😀

[@YanivhmTube]

Cool review! It's a legit capable synth, which could have been even better if Roland would allow for user samples upload ( like the original 5080 ) and probably a bigger screen for all the parameters. But its aimed to be more of a presets machine for musicians I guess 🤷‍♂️ How about an episode on the beloved Cobalt 8? Lets give some love to Model Electrics, hope this boutique company overcomes it's financial difficulties ❤

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@theomnitorium7476]

I understand all the critizisms, but damn, that sound is amazing 😯

[@AudioPilz]

I liked quite a few of the patches too

[@ottootto6396]

I am waiting for an episode about eurorack. I understand that it's a concept rather than a specific piece of gear so probably not easy to pin down, but otherwise it seems to be ticking all the boxes. Maybe something for a special episode :)

[@AudioPilz]

Great idea, thanks!!!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Speaking as somebody who doesn’t himself spend remotely enough time from one day to the next practicing but prefers capturing what he can do with his own hands over any day, I will suggest (not for the first time, I know) that honing your piano playing isn’t a terrible idea. That having been said, I will note that, if I did not already have a trio of synth models with 37 mini keys (a microKorg XL, a Korg Odyssey clone and a Hydrasynth Explorer), the Jupiter XM could appeal to me - and just as much for everything you list as a drawback, AP, as for everything you list as a selling point. Something I won’t forget from when I had an ARP Axxe Mk II between August 2000 and January 2007 is how it is not what is synthesizer can do but what it doesn’t do that activates what is in you.

[@AudioPilz]

👍👍👍

[@Reroute836]

Finale track was banging

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kBarBeats]

this mihcroger korland vs-ynth is beloved by every twos earballs!

[@AudioPilz]

😂😂😂

[@mattwoodman3017]

"At first glance" when I saw the Thumbnail, I thought Florian was doing yet another episode on the Roland JDX (WHATEVER VERSIONS THERE ARE NOW..) ..But anyways, Welcome to the Dungeon of Roasting,Jupiter Xm!!

[@AudioPilz]

The JD-Xi is actually really nice!

[@dynho_b]

@@AudioPilz I would like to trade my JD-Xi for a JD-XA! 😜

[@fisk0]

Surprise shot of the Unknown Pleasures roof display at the Odenplan train station at 8:37!

[@AudioPilz]

Stockholm!!!

[@ChrisSmout]

Beer at the ready, Bad Gear on the tubes. Prost! (Also Roland MicroKorg is very apt hah!)

[@AudioPilz]

Cheers!!!

[@brandonharris9160]

Damn this is AMAZING. I gotta buy one

[@JGlassy]

Ah lovely treatment of this one! For me it’s like a jammed together Frankenstein of attributes-a lot I’d love, smashed up against a lot I couldn’t live with. Your improv jams were fantastic though!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@JoeJohnston-taskboy]

love the 'craft video and jam!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!