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Novation XioSynth Synthesizer
Price:
$155.00
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping.
Condition:
USED - works fine.
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Hi, I have a large collection of "short boards". both mono and polyphonic, VA and analog, old school and new school that I have ended up with in my quest for the perfect performance rig (that literally won't break my back - I'm 36 and can't lift more an 15 lbs,-and eventhat is a challenge....) I play a bit of everything, but mostly pop/dance/and new wave. I have a very large collection of synths (63- 61 key or greater keyboards and 100s of rack units.). I try and keep these small synths separate in my mind, because I can actually carry and use them live, but I do have an example of a good number of non-modular synths. I'll confine this review to units with a similar form factor - Korg microx, Microkorg, Microkorg XL, Mopho keyed. the build quality on the Novation is pretty bottom of barrel, it competes with the Korg microkorgxl for the absolute most toy like. the engine sounds decent, has some of that great liquid character that Novation synths have had since the supernova (I have a supernova II EXP, which I consider one of the finest VAs out there, along with John Bowen's Solaris and Korg's Radias.). what is not good: the keybed is terrible, virtually playable as a professional. the knobs are way to close together, and no AT, compared to Korg's stuff (the microx - mini triton... Microkorg XL - Mini Radias... Microkorg - mi I ms 2000... Dave smith Mopho keys -real analog, but mono (so I have a tetra to expand the voice to 5 - but the lack of efx is tough to take live) so bottom line - each of the similarly priced and sized pieces has a nice amount of power and based on a nice engine. if the MicrokorgXL was built better, a small Radias would be a hit.... oh wait... The R3. THAT hit, and not too much bigger,,, killer editor, killer variety of sounds, and a dead clear vocoder. I have 3 Novation XIOsynths. The were all cheap, essentially new in box, and work well. would I trus it on the move - no. is the sund THAT expressive to use as a single unit on the go - no. software synths have eclipsed that long ago - and a better built controller with more templates would probably be a better buy. BUT.... ifyou need sounds in your controller just to hit some basic ideas, this is an okay piece, and at least it has decent efx. The Ultranva killer, but that's much bigger, and much more expensive, - save your money for that, or something else built like an instrument not a toy. -jRead full review
This is an excellent synth for both beginners and seasoned musicians. I think it's a superbly engineered instrument (especially for the money) that is suitable for any style of music. I love the built in effects, and the fact that every parameter on every function/feature is tweakable. Also there's plenty of slots to store patches that you create (you'll want to most of the pre-programmed one's ain't so hot). Very user friendly once you figure out what each knob does, and how to navigate the menu mode. Great for creating simplistic old-school synth sounds to other worldly jaw-dropping noises and everything in between. Very thick fat bass, and shrill ear-piercing treble sounds abound, if you take the time to realize the power this little machine contains. I wish I had the cash to buy an other one so I could play two at once!Read full review
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