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#205531 - 01/14/07 08:48 AM
Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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Here's are the demos!!!! These links work too, they're from the Japan site, no need to read Japanese--just click on the MP3 speaker icons I can hear the original Motif all over these demos. These demos are very modern too! There are no polkas, ect on the MM6 (THIS IS AN ARRANGER FOLKS). This is like a DJX on crack! Also keep in mind the onboard 8 track sequencer is just a start really. The MM6 is budled with recording software (not sure which program though). However, if the onboard sequencer doesn't loop, copy/paste, all this can be done via the included software sequencer. This will be an affordable way for many here to have an arranger based on "modern styles". I think the bundled software really makes the package a good deal for people wanting Motif sounds--and of course the bonus for many here is "arranger features too". http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/syndtm/p/synth/mm6/demosong.html [This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 01-14-2007).]
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#205536 - 01/14/07 01:21 PM
Re: Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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George, I don't think they sound thin at all. Keep in mind this isn't a 4 element synth engine here. For the 32 note poly I think the styles or (patterns) sound quite "phat". That's the trick with Hip Hop, R&B ect. People often end up putting "too many notes" into the loop. The trick is to keep it simple, but yet make it sound modern. That's actually not that easy to do either. Soundwise I think this little MO is quite impressive. I too want to see the manual. I'm "hoping" you can save voice edits internally on this thing.
[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 01-14-2007).]
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#205541 - 01/15/07 02:18 PM
Re: Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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Look, guys, unless you are into hiphop and rap, this is not going to impress you at all, compared to a regular arranger, but if you ARE..... well, you already realize how close to impossible it is to get good hiphop out of even the top arrangers, here is an inexpensive keyboard ideal for the job.
If you don't like playing hiphop or modern urban styles, you are just not going to 'get' what this one is about.... it certainly isn't a full arranger, nor tries to be. Hiphop is played, composed and arranged very differently to how older styles are. It's like giving a modeling synth to Mozart.... he just would have no references how to use it (mind you, it would have been interesting to hear what he came up with!).
So, if you have no time for hiphop, just remember that this is probably not designed to impress YOU.......
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#205542 - 01/15/07 02:49 PM
Re: Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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I agree with Diki, if you're not into modern styles such as Hip Hop, Rap, and R&B (when I say R&B--I mean examples such as Alecia Keys, Brian McNight, and so on) then the MM6 will not be the board for you.
A while back Yamaha hit the low end keyboard scene with a board designed "specifically" for modern styles. It was the original DJX. Why they never carried on the legacy of the original (considering how good the sales were) is beyond me. The MM6 is another comeback for the DJX keyboard. Only this time it has a Motif based sound engine. However, the orignial had a basic (very limited) sampler, and ribbon controller too.
If you're a tradtional style player then the MM6 will not please you in the least. There are not styles such as Polka, ect on this model. It is strictly an modern style arranger with more of an urban appeal.
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#205544 - 01/15/07 03:09 PM
Re: Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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Miden,
Just by looking at the panel button (the sound categories specifically) there is no "user" section. There are however 64 user performance slots. Set up just like an arranger too--just a snap shot of all your current settings. However this may be another way around not having user slots for custom voices. If the performance space will save the knob assignments then you can save tweeked sounds that way.
Also from what I've been told there is not a pattern sequencer (or style recorder) on the unit either. I'm sure that you can make limited adjustments to the prest patterns and save those to the performance memories, but as far as creating a custom pattern from scratch--I don't think this unit will do that. I also don't think you can store custom arps either. The unit has 213 preset arps but no mention of anything in regards to user arps.
I heard from Yamaha that the 8 track sequencer on the unit is strictly linear. I would assume it's the same as the S-500. I also don't see room for user patterns, however much of these limitations (in regards to the sequencing) can be overcome by using the included software or any other software application.
[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 01-15-2007).]
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#205551 - 01/17/07 05:29 AM
Re: Yamaha MM6 DEMOS!!! Working Links:)
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