Not sure about the utility – mini speakers if you’re the couch musician? Not too many of those that will shell out that price tag to relive a classic yammy synth in comfort. But everyone’s ballpark was much lower than that MSRP, and even subsequent retail tag. Well done on the marketing campaign and even the unfortunate leak of pics and specs – I think that had the lot of us piqued at these synths. The worst day in a dumpster behind McDonald’s is better than the best day in Yemen, because That’s America, Bitches. Besides, its a privilege to *get* to blab over synths. I’ve casually taught basic analog synthesis twice as a keyboard store wonk and I love seeing someone’s eyes light up because they suddenly see the light through a knotted-up spot. I want to give credit where its due and likewise hope to help newbies avoid pitfalls I’ve encountered. (Ack.) I also think I should fess up when I f*ck up it doesn’t KILL ya to admit you made a mistake. I comment because INTERNET and because I am an American, so I reserve the right to bluster, make erroneous associations and annoy people by asking what they think Mozart would have done with synthesizers. I’ve played minis twice that were tight n’ responsive, so they can be done well. Mea culpa, a little, but be honest, most mini-keys feel like If they’ve really put some added Motif-like quality in this one, thumbs up again. I’m eyeing an XKey 37, because the 25 has served me very well and the breakout cable on the 37 is much like the one Yamaha offers.
You are right and I chose to correct myself in the CS thread.
Here’s a series of preview videos, via keyboardmag1:
reface features a “one to one” control scheme, meaning the panel controls perfectly match the tone generator for direct sound creation and musical inspiration. The instrument includes 8-note polyphony, 32 Voice Memories and a backlit display.
A new Multi-Touch Control interface makes it easy to customize your sound with the powerful FM (frequency modulation) synthesis engine. With the press of a button, the reface DX changes from retro-80s tones to cutting-edge modern sounds perfect for EDM.
reface CS rekindles the legacy of the CS-series Control Synthesizers, introduced in 1976 and played by Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson among others.It also includes a sustain pedal input with a half-damper response and 128-note polyphony.