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moirearty
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Right, that’s what I figured and is my experience with all 3 6-series, but it’s interesting that some people don’t seem to notice this at all.
I don’t find it as much of an issue on the Trigon.
The curves are a work-around but the core issue is still present, I believe. If you’re a keyboard or piano player who is used to a very sensitive playing surface I don’t think the Prophet 6 delivers this as well as the rev.4, and given that this is a P6 vs. Rev.4 thread it is worth noting because for some people it may sway them in one direction or another.
I personally don’t consider it a dealbreaker, but it is worth noting in my opinion given the difference is obviously apparent when using the exact same keyboard (or curve) and switching the synth volume in my mixer, I go from quiet notes on one synth to no sound on the Prophet 6, and that’s not something that’s in my head.
Yeah, I hear you. I’m a piano player as well but I don’t bring my pianist expectations or approach to synths. So limited velocity control isn’t a problem for me. But it definitely is limited on most Sequential synths.
If anything, synths with overly sensitive velocity control are more of an issue. Like the 3rd Wave, where the default init patch enables full velocity on the VCA. I thought something was broken when I programmed my first patch on that synth!
This is OT, but you should check out a 3rd Wave. It has extensive velocity control and it’s the most expressive synth I own. I feel like it would be a great fit for someone looking for a more piano-like experience from a synth. A 3rd Wave module with a fully weighted controller would be a powerful, incredibly dynamic tool in the right hands.