[LAU] soundmodule for my fatar

[Grammostola Rosea]

Julien Claassen wrote:
> Hi!
>   The JV1010 is definitely the smallest of them all. The JV1080 or 
> JV2080 are the only other ones I came across, but I suppose the rest 
> of them is fine too. The JV1080/2080 have more controllers for direct 
> programming as I remember. For the JV1010 you'll need some computer 
> editor if you want to use the synth power of it (changing sounds, 
> making your own patches.
>   The JV1010 has you typical midi in/out/thru. so no problem: take 
> your fatar or your Linuxbox. I only used the headphones out, but I'm 
> pretty sure there also was a line-out pair (6.3 INCH). It's easy to 
> take and easy to set up. You can use any MIDI-input device Keybaord, 
> sequencer, etc. and any output audio-gear. The line-out has a built-in 
> preamp, like with any odd synth. There are four turning knobs: volume, 
> MIDI-channel (for playing in multi-timbral mode, sound/patch choice 
> and bank choice. You can press on one of them to hear a small demo of 
> the sound currently chosen. Thus youcan check if you've got the 
> correct sound, when only a sequencer is attached. Very convenient.
>   But for the really nice stuff: choosing by sound-category, editing 
> patches or system setup, you'lll need a computer editor software. The 
> JV1010 comes with emagic sound-diver, which is unfortunitely windows, 
> but SHOULD work in wine.
>   As I said the JV1080/2080 just host more card (1080 two cards of 
> your choosing, no card built-in. Not too different from the 1010, 
> which ahs session-board built-in and one free slot. The 2080 can host 
> up to four expansion boards, no board/card bult=in.  they both can do 
> more work without the editor. I think you can have full access with 
> the module only. They should also have the preview feature.
>   General note: 512 sounds (if I remember correctly) in the built-in 
> banks and each card offers up to 256 new sounds + drums (sometimes). 
> The session board, defintely keeps the 256, so should both orchestral 
> boards (I have them) and the techno collection. Besides that you'll 
> have to look. You can find material on each board somewhere on the 
> net, complete listings of patches (the sounds you hear when simply 
> scimming through) and waveforms (the basic parts of a sound. A sound 
> is made up of up to four waveforms. that goes for all the JV modules.
>   If you have any more specific questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
>   Kindest regards
>          Julien
>
>
I really appreciate your answers!

Aren't  there  good modules  with  just one (piano) or a few sounds 
(piano, rhodes, organ)?