A promising MIDI controller/synth machine for a bargain price. Includes a 64-track step sequencer and it has drums and effects on it too!
Selling for $399 at other online stores:
Casio XW-PD1 Music Creator - Half Price - $98 @ JB Hi-Fi
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elbento on 18/05/2017 - 10:57 jbhifi.com.au (615 clicks)
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This is primarily a sampler/sequencer, but still fun to play with…
Does this thing also fly and go into hyperspace as well? Looks like the Falcon.
Good price…I am looking for a Novation Launchpad but this one looks interesting.
From a quick search it seems like the original $200 was a good deal. (Found it for $400 at two other Aus retailers)
Immediate purchase for me - that is an incredible price for something I probably would've picked up for $200. Thanks OP!
But for $200 you could get the full 64 button Novation Launchpad. Why would you want this?
Maybe form-factor? It's much more portable, especially if you just want the sequencer. Here's another review:
The Launchpad is a controller, this is more like the Novation Circuit, a portable Groove Box
So is it fair to say this is probably better for music creation in isolation as it includes the synth/sounds, whereas a controller does not?
@elbento: Yeah, a controller uses a computer (or tablet/phone) to do the hard work. While this has sequencer and samples on-board. I'd be surprised if you couldn't use the Casio as a controller as well though.
@Buzzard: Apparently it doesn't have MIDI interface - USB only but can sample sounds from phone/computer I think.
Tempted, but I feel there are heaps of iPad apps that do similar things for a lot less (assuming you already have an iPad).
True, but software buttons will always have more lag than physical, not counting lag inherent in the synth itself.
Thanks OP, picked one up.
I have absolutely no need for one of these. But after looking at some videos I want one so bad!
me neither - have no musical talent at all (ie don't play any instruments or anything!) but am tempted to get one
always wanted to play linkin park's numb on one of these puppies lol
I tried musical trackers since AMIGA 500, never managed to get anything decent and listeable. So …. not tempted ( not true )
Grabbed one. Cheers!
Thank you. Been trying to find something to use my jb hifi gift card on. This is perfect.
Perfect for the kids (and I'll have a play too). Thanks for posting OP!
This old guy made a sick beat with his. Tempted to get one of these even though i don't need one!
Ugh, wanted one of these but missed out
I've wanted a synth ever since I played with a Korg…. this might be my first