Darrick Keels
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Roland Fantom: Good for Studio Use?
The Roland Fantom Series of performance workstations have some great features that enhanced the studio experience. But does it have what you need? Take a look!
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The Keyboard I Have the Most Fun With
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The MPC Key 61 is the "most fun" keyboard I currently own. I love the workflow it has and how quickly I can lay down tracks due to its powerful sequencer and sampler. It is a beast of machine that really challenges other keyboards that cost twice as much.
Is the Roland Fantom 0 for You?
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This is a one year review of the Roland Fantom 0. The Roland Fantom 0 Series is a more budget friendly offering from Roland. This keyboard is very versatile and can be the go to keyboard for many musicians. But it does have a few shortcomings that will make some look in another direction. Is it for you? Let's take a look. Video: Comparison Between Fantom and Fantom 0 ua-cam.com/video/tJLCEg3bsW...
Are You Buying the Nord Stage 4?
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Are You Buying the Nord Stage 4?
Akai MPC Key 61: How is it in a Live Scenario?
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I use the Akai MPC Key 61 for my live performances all the time. How does it do and will it work for you? Check out how I use it.
Roland Fantom Polyphony Rant
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Roland Fantom Polyphony Rant
Fantom vs Montage: Polyphony Wars; A Head to Head Comparison
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This video does a simple comparison between the Roland Fantom and the Yamaha Montage's polyphony management. Both keyboards will play the same exact song through MIDI using similar sounds. Which one do you think did better in the polyphony test? Let me know in the comments! Fantom Polyphony Problems Video Link: ua-cam.com/video/M74BhNKkXnE/v-deo.html
Roland Fantom Polyphony Problems
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The Roland Fantom is a powerful keyboard workstation on the market today. With such a wide array of features, I find it shocking that the polyphony is not much better than what keyboards had decades ago.
Akai MPC Key 61: Is the Hype Over? A Five Month Review
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The Akai MPC Key 61 has been a rather polarizing keyboard. It is the new kid on the block battling for marketshare amongst Korg, Yamaha, Roland and Kurzweil. How is this new workstation keeping up with the established keyboard brands? Watch this five month review of this powerful keyboard. MPC Key 61 Overview Link: ua-cam.com/video/Pg4jpvvAB6s/v-deo.html Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Build...
Akai MPC Key 61 Rant!
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Lots of people say the MPC Key 61 is nothing more than an MPC Live with a MIDI controller. I disagree and here is why.
MPC Key 61: Does it sound good?
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In this video I demonstrate an orchestral stack of sounds that I made using the Akai MPC Key 61 sounds. Do you think it competes with other powerhouse keyboards like Yamaha Montage, Korg Nautilus, Korg Kronos, Roland Fantom, etc? Let me know in the comments.
I Need More Polyphony in My Keyboards!!!
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Why is it that in our professional keyboards we still suffer from polyphony issues? Whether it be the Roland Fantom, Korg Kronos, Nautilus, Yamaha Montage, or Kurzweil K2700, polyphony ceilings are a real issue that bottlenecks the power of these units.
Akai MPC Key 61: Beating Its Competition?
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The Akai MPC has hit the ground running. But is it just a hype train or does it really have the goods to compete with other well established keyboards in the market. The Yamaha Montage is a powerful performance synthesizer. Some consider it a workstation because it comes with a pattern sequencer. Check out this comparison of the effects architecture in both keyboards. This is something you want...
Akai MPC Key 61: Gamechanger or Hype?
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Akai has decided to take the MPC platform and create a Keyboard Sampler Workstation out of it. No longer are they competing simply with other "grooveboxes" in the marketplace but they are competing with the major players in the performance synth and workstation categories. Specifically the big three Yamaha, Roland and Korg. These manufacturers have some powerful keyboards on the market. The Fan...
Replacing the Korg Kronos?
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Replacing the Korg Kronos?
Roland Fantom vs Fantom-0: Do You Need the V-Piano Sound Engine?
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Roland Fantom vs Fantom-0: Do You Need the V-Piano Sound Engine?
The Roland Fantom-0 vs the Roland Fantom: What's the Difference?
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The Roland Fantom-0 vs the Roland Fantom: What's the Difference?
The Roland Fantom! Should You Buy It?
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The Roland Fantom! Should You Buy It?
The Kronos vs Montage: Which One Should You Buy?
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The Kronos vs Montage: Which One Should You Buy?
Which Keyboard Should I Buy? What to expect from professional musical keyboards.
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Which Keyboard Should I Buy? What to expect from professional musical keyboards.
Roland RD-2000: One Year In Depth Review
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Roland RD-2000: One Year In Depth Review
Nord Stage 3: Is it Easy to Use?
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Nord Stage 3: Is it Easy to Use?
Montage and MODX: Do They Sound the Same? A Blind Test!
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Montage and MODX: Do They Sound the Same? A Blind Test!
How to Connect the Montage to the MPC One
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How to Connect the Montage to the MPC One
Korg Kronos and MPC One: The Ultimate Hardware Pair?
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Korg Kronos and MPC One: The Ultimate Hardware Pair?
Yamaha Montage and MPC One the Perfect Pair?
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Yamaha Montage and MPC One the Perfect Pair?
Yamaha Montage vs MODX: What's the Difference?
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Yamaha Montage vs MODX: What's the Difference?
Is the MPC One the Ultimate Hardware Sequencer?
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Is the MPC One the Ultimate Hardware Sequencer?
MPC One Review and Tutorial: Nine Months Later
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MPC One Review and Tutorial: Nine Months Later
WOW!! Kronos vs MODX: Which Sequencer is Better?
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WOW!! Kronos vs MODX: Which Sequencer is Better?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @angelparedes9967
    @angelparedes9967 13 годин тому

    Derrick why tolk so much go down to action 😅😢😮 Bklyn.ny

  • @followyourpassion8378
    @followyourpassion8378 3 дні тому

    Are these ( internal) plugin voices or is part of it recorded audio material?

    • @darrickkeels6387
      @darrickkeels6387 День тому

      All internal sounds. There were no other instruments or computers used to create this. Thanks for watching!

    • @followyourpassion8378
      @followyourpassion8378 День тому

      @@darrickkeels6387 Sounds really good what you are playing!!!

  • @naingwinaung8117
    @naingwinaung8117 6 днів тому

    FA's sound is very thin and it has much lower gain than any other workstations 🙄🙄🙄

  • @poerava
    @poerava 7 днів тому

    I get whiplash watching your videos When you speak, I hear a white vegan mountain climber man from Colorado that owns a chihuahua named Edward. Then I hear you play the keys so beautifully and I hear a soulful black man who is related to Donny Hathaway and grew up in west Philly. Haha. Thank you for what you do brother. The way you play is beautiful. I just wish you would play more and a little slower, between speaking. Such a tease. Amazing keys. ❤

  • @marcusholder495
    @marcusholder495 8 днів тому

    Stay blessed brother 🙏 i really appreciate you and your videos are 🔥 📛 👩‍🚒

  • @bortchy
    @bortchy 8 днів тому

    F 0 IS 👎💩💩FIRST REASON ADAPTER NOT 220V cable.So,thanck yuo forthie instrument !

  • @minamladenov2085
    @minamladenov2085 10 днів тому

    one question, can you save up to multiple sound layers you created meaning not just one model with brasss bass piano but another model with different layers, and recall them?

  • @williams3942
    @williams3942 11 днів тому

    I’ve been debating on getting a used NS3 for a while but I am sold on the RD2000 now… only concern was not having dedicated physical drawbars but that’s nitpicking

  • @jared9977
    @jared9977 12 днів тому

    Guitar is usually much closer to the front of the mix. Give is a little more gain.

  • @helsinkioslo836
    @helsinkioslo836 12 днів тому

    Hi! May i know the audio interface used in the recording?

  • @marcusholder495
    @marcusholder495 12 днів тому

    Stay blessed brother we love you

  • @Abc50849
    @Abc50849 14 днів тому

    amazing video

  • @uglybalaclava
    @uglybalaclava 15 днів тому

    I’ve had this machine since launch and still amazing! For me this is the greatest machine ever made by akai

  • @Swanlord05
    @Swanlord05 16 днів тому

    Can the Modx do a good chorus aaahhh or ohhh human voice chorus?

  • @UFO-Ark
    @UFO-Ark 16 днів тому

    Hardware synths have dedicated hardware and OS streamlined to match it. 1000 note polyphony should be a walk in the park.

  • @UFO-Ark
    @UFO-Ark 16 днів тому

    Excellent

  • @UFO-Ark
    @UFO-Ark 17 днів тому

    You really helped me. I've a MODX and was thinking of swapping to this but the polyphony has stopped me.

  • @jello-tarzan
    @jello-tarzan 18 днів тому

    Thanks for your input.

  • @vira8880
    @vira8880 19 днів тому

    So helpful you put this video together, thank you

  • @jimsuber6784
    @jimsuber6784 21 день тому

    only 24 effects? lol

  • @jimsuber6784
    @jimsuber6784 21 день тому

    Excellent video. The reason I like the MODX keys is because arthritic hands handle it better. If I'm gonna drop a board and leave it for 2 or 3 days or put one in a static emplacement it would be the Montage without a doubt. If I'm town jumping, I'm going with the 12 lb MODX in a well padded and blocked gig bag. Quite a bit identical functionality. You kust have to menu dive on the MODX. Of course I have the Plus version with the same memory and stuff.

  • @dimension2788
    @dimension2788 23 дні тому

    ❤❤Darrick thankyou thankyou. I will not be wasting $3000 on this turkey. What has happened in this industry? I am using a Motif XF and wanted to upgrade. I want a workstation. The Motif XF has 1 whole megabyte memory on the sequencer. What about the Motif XS? Is the onboard sequencer holding more than a megabyte? Yamaha moved to the Montage no on board sequencer. I would guess a Motif XS used would be a great deal. The Roland sounds thin and the organs are squirrelly. I love the Yamaha sequencer and have used them for 20+ years. The sounds are thick the organs great and its what sold me on the Motif in 2000. What the heck are they thinking dropping the sequencer? I talked to Yamaha about it and they said hey just record midi in your computer. I hate this new move! Yes no go on the Phantom sounds crappy whimppy, organs are synthetic sounding. Maybe if you are Question Mark and the Mysterians fine! Darrick do you know anything about the Motif XS? Yamaha has gone totally swish sorry guys....

  • @EyeGotSoul
    @EyeGotSoul 24 дні тому

    I just got the MODX8 plus on Friday. Loving it so far. Want to ask if there is a way to set the octave button to transpose by default without having to hold shift?

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters 26 днів тому

    So what other keyboard is an alternative that handles polyphony well?

  • @billwatcher9321
    @billwatcher9321 27 днів тому

    ALL of the sounds in the Fantom 0 series are very dated. Same goes for the DS series I have. It has the same exact sounds as my old Fantom X6.

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters 27 днів тому

    It is hard to believe yamaha and roland are so limited. 256MB for sampling in Roland 0? Seriously. I could never understood that. Memory is cheap these days.

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters 28 днів тому

    28:15 the cello is like sounds from heaven ❤

  • @sharingmatters
    @sharingmatters 28 днів тому

    The usability of this keyboard is stunning. It is a very Apple-like design and user experience.

  • @p07a
    @p07a Місяць тому

    I have one coming and this is pretty much what I'm expecting from it. I looked at the Nord ones and was horrified by the price, and I also looked at the CP-88 but was sad that it doesn't have enough sounds. The CP-88's 1-to-1 interface was my favorite but ultimately it isn't exactly what I _need_. So the RD-2000 it is...

  • @gonzalojarasaba664
    @gonzalojarasaba664 Місяць тому

    Hey Darrick, thanks so much for this review. I'm on the fence between the Fantom 07 and the Nautilus 76. Do you think the Nautilus has the same problem? Thanks again for your work!

  • @flowmaka
    @flowmaka Місяць тому

    Hi Darrick. This video speaks volumes. I have used a lot of hardware sequencers such as the xp80 and 50, Triton and now use the Mox8 in my current setup. When I don’t have a drummer, I use the convenient AB sections to trigger beat variations. I use Logic to use my favorite synth plugins. I was intimidated by Ableton to use as a live sequencer because I’m so used to Logic and Pro tools. The only drawback to Ableton is loading multiple songs and sequences to have at your fingertips instantly. The Akai seems to fit the bill for having that instant access to scroll from song to song. I really appreciate that you are have used all of the main workstations and can comment on from experience what their strengths and limitations are. Thanks for helping me make a decision on some hardware that will work inside of my current setup.

  • @robindz8502
    @robindz8502 Місяць тому

    I appreciate all your descriptions and keyboard functions which is helpful as I just bought mine, but I was expecting your impressions and thoughts regarding the keyboard

  • @michaelfenemore1168
    @michaelfenemore1168 Місяць тому

    Do you know if the polyphony issue on the Fantom 0 is handled any better on the Yamaha MODX+, or do you run into the same problem?

  • @michaelwarren824
    @michaelwarren824 Місяць тому

    Some of the best reviewing i have ever seen on UA-cam!! Thanks!!

  • @lousyracuse
    @lousyracuse Місяць тому

    I am on the fence about getting a Fantom-0. I don’t play keyboards out, only bass, so the keyboard will stay in my home studio. I have a Keylab 88 MK2, but it doesn’t play sounds and doesn’t have the screen that the Fantom does which is a big plus. Do you have/use Roland Cloud? I’ve had others tell me that having a Fantom and Roland could and only using it in the studio is pretty much redundant with Galaxias and Zenology. Any thoughts there? And as I type this my studio system isn't able to contact Roland Cloud, so they must be done. Great timing! LOL Thanks in advance for any info you can share LS

  • @hugohinsel
    @hugohinsel Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for explaining in detail ❤

  • @user-nu7xx7pc1d
    @user-nu7xx7pc1d Місяць тому

    an Iphone and a midi controller is great today!

  • @kisses4danii
    @kisses4danii Місяць тому

    How would you use the Mpc with triggering the MIDI drum patterns of the kronos

  • @Waynyce
    @Waynyce Місяць тому

    Wellll feel free to pass that Kronos on my way my brother 😁

  • @BeatsbyLonza
    @BeatsbyLonza Місяць тому

    ❤. Very well said !!!

  • @Andy-lm2zp
    @Andy-lm2zp Місяць тому

    I have had a Kronos x for a few months, I am having second thoughts, the full fullorchestra is great, but not a lot of usable sounds, some very " way out " etheral sounds, I have a hammond xm1, way better than any organ sounds, a roland bk3, much better accesibility

  • @user-gx4ky6ct8c
    @user-gx4ky6ct8c Місяць тому

    Regarding the screen size: let's be thankful it's a 5 inch screen because Roland loves to have small screens. I love my TR-8S and my MC-707 but the screens are pretty tiny.

  • @jimsuber6784
    @jimsuber6784 Місяць тому

    Transpose is there because professionals who aren't keyboard players have to eat. No one wants to hire a bass player for a single gig. Now ya know. Great video thanks

  • @user-gx4ky6ct8c
    @user-gx4ky6ct8c Місяць тому

    Maybe Akai could update the firmware to better optimize things so the loading times are decreased.

  • @odellwebber9093
    @odellwebber9093 Місяць тому

    Enough this tutorial

  • @vitale6633
    @vitale6633 Місяць тому

    Excellent and Detailed Review - Thank You for publishing.

  • @nikodimson
    @nikodimson Місяць тому

    what a stupid (I'm sorry) question - is this s synth for you? This one is perfect for every keyboard player! Except you are a classic music pianist (then you really don't need 98% of capabilities. but its still perfect) or a modular synth pro fan.

  • @michaelfenemore1168
    @michaelfenemore1168 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for this! I was literally going to order one of these tomorrow, but the polyphony issue is a dealbreaker for me. I don’t know what I’m going to do now, but I’m not buying a Fantom 0.

  • @abitupthehudson
    @abitupthehudson Місяць тому

    MPC Key 61 is two weeks old and an MPC Live, a couple of years old. What? The latter I bought from my son. I am part of a duo and I have started playing some solo gigs. I have worked on a Korg pax3 (76 semi-weighted keys)for 14 years and a Korg Kross 88 for 8 years (not all at once). I got almost 60 years of this behind me and this new stuff and [how] you do it is frustrating. I guess I just need to thank you for your time and love. Take it to the limit, brother (The Eagles), and know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em (Kenny Rogers). You remind me of Billy Preston when he sang 'Do what you want to'.

  • @pianomikeoct
    @pianomikeoct Місяць тому

    Does that have the New German Steinway piano on it?