Alesis Micron & Roland XP-30: Pattern Test

Experimental, sorta redo of my old video. This time with a Roland XP30 instead the Korg X3.
Much more pleasant to the ears now ;-)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Alesis
• Micron
• Roland
• XP30
• Improvisation

[beckryanperson]

nice.. i think ill post some more stuff that i made in ableton. it sounds much better than just using the micron as a standalone instrument

[peter47a]

Your video is a great source of inspiration for me, I have a setup aswell to be used with the cubase sequencer. But I haven't played around with it much.

I'm still exploring the various possibilities the micron has and enjoy every minute of it :-)

[adimsimion]

what's your opinion about micron? I'd like to buy one, and I'm oscillating between micron and microkorg [I have a microx and I'm very pleased about it!]. best regards from Alba Ecstasy

[peter47a]

It depends on what you plan to do with it.

microKorg:

portable (batteries)

mini keys

4 voices

simple arpeggiator

Micron:

full size keys

8 voices

up to 8 arpeggiators / patterns

[peter47a]

The sound is pretty equal, it's personal preference.

However the microKorg is clearly the solo instrument while the micron is basically a band in the box.

Think of it as rythm machine, arranger and solo instrument.

If you use it alone, I'd get the micron, if used together with other gear; band the microKorg.

[airship71]

I would take the Micron over the MicroKorg any day. I have owned both. The MicroKorg is fun and portable, but the Micron sounds better and has so many more possibilities. Currently, I only have an XP-30, but I'm thinking about picking up another Micron eventually.

[adimsimion]

we are never satisfied about quality :P

thx for answers! my option still remain micron ;) even i have more synths.