Novation XioSynth 25 £229
Apart from the questionable build quality, the XioSynth offers a great deal for the asking price.
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:05 pm UTC
Manufacturer's description
The XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore, 60 of the onboard sounds come from internationally acclaimed artists and producers from a variety of musical genres, namely James Zabiela, Ferry Corsten, Rennie Pilgrem, Roots Manuva, Shimon and Skeewiff. As such, every one of the patches on the XioSynth is eminently and instantly usable for creating synthesized music of any kind.
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
Improved synth sounds great. Good value. X-Gator is cool. + Hybrid mode is useful
Cons
Slightly suspect build quality. Only 16 MIDI template memories. XY controller requires too much pressure. You can only use one
Verdict
The XioSynth is a tidy little solution for anyone who wants bags of functionality in a compact chassis. You might well grow to love it.
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Specification Show
XioSynth 25
- Price:
- £229
- Arpeggiators:
- 1
- Available Inputs:
- 1/4 Inch Jack, Input Jack
- Available Outputs:
- 2 x 1/4
- Battery/Adaptor Type:
- 6 X AA batteries, 9V Battery, DC adaptor
- Connectivity:
- USB, USB 1.1
- Control/User Interface:
- XY Pad
- Dimensions:
- 468 x 68 x 190
- LCD Display:
- 1
- LFOs:
- 2
- MIDI:
- 1
- Modulation Wheel:
- 1
- No. of Outputs (1/4-inch):
- 2
- Number of Effects:
- 11
- Number of Keys:
- 25
- Oscillators:
- 3
- Unit Power Source:
- 6 x AA Batteries
- Weight (kg):
- 1.6
- Weighted Keys:
- Semi Weighted
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