RD-800 Sound on Sound Review
Posted: 04:56, 7 May 2014
I was just about the order an RD-800... until I read the Sound on Sound review. Now I'm not so sure. Can any of you help me out here?
The review clearly states that the RD-800 is NOT a good MIDI controller at all, with ultra limiting controller features. This is a fairly important feature as I am looking for a high quality 88 key synth with controller features. I don't have extensive controller needs, but I do plan to make the 88 key synth my main unit controlling an Integra-7 and patch changes for my Kronos-X61.
Furthermore, the review made a big deal about how limiting the RD-800 is overall, especially compared to previous RD series boards. Basically, the only thing the reviewer stated was any good with the RD-800 was the piano sound and feel. It's basically a really good stage piano (hense what its ultimately marketed as), but not much else.
Does anyone have some good experience with it so far that can support this review or argue otherwise? Thanks!!
The review clearly states that the RD-800 is NOT a good MIDI controller at all, with ultra limiting controller features. This is a fairly important feature as I am looking for a high quality 88 key synth with controller features. I don't have extensive controller needs, but I do plan to make the 88 key synth my main unit controlling an Integra-7 and patch changes for my Kronos-X61.
Furthermore, the review made a big deal about how limiting the RD-800 is overall, especially compared to previous RD series boards. Basically, the only thing the reviewer stated was any good with the RD-800 was the piano sound and feel. It's basically a really good stage piano (hense what its ultimately marketed as), but not much else.
Does anyone have some good experience with it so far that can support this review or argue otherwise? Thanks!!