I was about to buy an XP-60 and then I saw an old review from a pro on sonicstate.com saying that it had severe "decay problems".

- Have these been fixed, yet ?!

I have been quoted a *seriously* low price for a XP-60 from TurnKey but am suspicious of their aftersales service... Any thoughts?

- How long has the XP60 been on the market ?
anyone know...

I need a machine to do classical music composition. I need quality sounds, sequencing to floppy, expression control on each channel. After touch would be nice but not strictly necessary.

I thought the default instruments/patches were shocking, but the JV80 Orchestral board (02?) seems excellent in the shop...

Should I buy ?!

Alec

Hi,
I'm a former owner of the XP-60 and I can tell you that it's an AWSOME synth! I never experienced a decay problem with it. The
XP-60 has A LOT of room for sound exansion and if you like to do classical music the onboard presets and expansion cards will provide you with all the sounds you'll need. The sequencer is top notch too. The non-stop loop recording is a big plus! Yes it does have aftertouch too. It's very easy to use and easy to control. You can bring it in slowly or quick and hard. The preset patches are liked by some and not by others, but what you have to realize is that this is a synth and the voices can be edited. If you don't like the way a sound is you can adjust it to your own personal taste. You can't go wrong with this synth. I've been kicking myself in the ass ever since I got rid of mine. I traded it for a Yamaha EX-7 (which is a great synth) but I do miss the XP-60.... Curious though, what price were you quoted? I've seen them for $1,399.00 and a $100.00 mail in rebate from roland...

Squeak

Squeak

I wasnt sure if we were allowed to mention prices here, but I was offered one for 850 GBP (about 1,210 USD), whereas the list price from Roland in the UK is theoretically 1399 GBP (about 2,010 USD) - ie a saving of about 39% - and way more better than how far most of the other retails seem to be prepared to go...

What do these things cost in the US of A ?


Alec


[This message has been edited by shiphen (edited 02-20-2001).]

That price you have for 850 GBP (1,210 USD) is a good price. $1,210.00 USD is a good price here in the states. Most retailers are selling them for $1,399.00 USD and I've seen some places selling them for $1,379.00 USD.. Here in the US Roland is also offering a mail in rebate for the XP60 and the XP80. I stand corrected in my first reply in regards to them giving a $100.00(USD) rebate on the XP60.. It's acutally $50.00(USD) mail in rebate for the XP60, and $100.00(USD) mail in rebate for the XP80. Both of these are great offers too. I'm considering buying another XP60 again if I can get the money for one. I was considering trading my EX-7 in for a new one, but there aren't any GOOD dealers in my area...

Squeak

Hello Alec, the Orchestral 1 SR-JV80-02 is the board you should expand your XP's and the Orchestral 2 SR-JV80-17 is another good companion to the Orchestral 1 board. They have very good orchestral waves and programs for the oschestral and symphony style.
You will have most if not all the classical instrument sounds under your finger tips if you use a XP60 with both the Orchestral 1 and 2 expanded.

My 2 cents,

Keyman

Believe this or not guys, but I got my Roland XP60 for a bargain. I used to have an XP50, but then sold it to get the XP60. There was a place here in NYC called "Crocidile Computer". They had one in March of 2000 for $850USD!

I have no idea why they sol it for that cheap but I figured "Hey, I can't go wrong". I've had it since then with no problems to date. Also, did I mention that this board was brand new.

The Infamous EPU.

Hi

I would strongly recommend the XP-60; I own one myself. The decay-noise problem exists, but it is not a problem. Test it in the store before you buy to see if you are bothered by it.

It is my opinion that this problem has been too much focused on. After all, it is a very minor problem. But some of the people who have talked most about this issue on this BBS, are known Korg-fundamentalists..

The XP-60 was released in 1997-1998 as a 61-key version of the XP-80.

The reason for the low prices on XP-60s these days, is that it is out of production. It has already become unavailable here in Norway, so if you want one you should act fast....

I do not know Rolands thinking behind this, as the XP-80 is still being produced...

Hope this was helpful.

Stig