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Sound:
I have a large handful of v-instruments, and this one by far kicks the s*** out of them all. I don't understand why people had he audacity to give it bad marks without explaining why. I guess just a bunch of idiots that don't know how to use it. The sounds are cleaner and more controllable than, Sample Tank, impOSCar, and even most sounds that I hear from Reason.
Feature:
I love the layout. You have an a/b button to revert back to hear the original sound, which most v-instruments have, but they could have not put it on it, and that would have sucked. They make it way easy to save your sounds that you've created. adjusting the filters are very smooth, you don't get stepping while you adjust them. Honestly, if you know nothing about these kind of instruments, you wont have a problem having extreme fun with it.
Ease of Use:
Even if you take a sound that already sounds great, play with it until you don't know what your doing any more, and a/b it. Thats it. You've started with a rockin sound, and you most likely have a sound that is totally different, but still sounds amazing.
Quality:
The MX4 in comparison to Motu's Mach 5 is a big difference. I have had NO problems with any nob button or anything on the MX4. On the other hand, the Mach 5 is a different story. There are a lot of buttons and things that don't work properly, like the scroll bar doesn't work half the time, and also the in and out point markers in the edit window is VERY fussy when you try to adjust them, (so that you can sample a piece of audio, and have it start or end in a particular point.)
Value:
I can say that it is worth the money, especially if you are using it to score short films, commercials, or corporate videos, but if you are buying to have fun with it, or using it for you and your buddies band, it is a little pricey, but not to bad.
Manufacturer Support:
I have dealt with Motu on numerous occasions, and if you can get someone on the phone they are very helpful, and nice. But trying to get through is a joke sometimes. You have to call a long distance # (thank god for cell phones, and free long distance) and when you do call, its always busy.
The Wow Factor:
Ever since I first saw it, about 6 months ago I have wanted it VERY badly, but I have to buy other things for the studio before I can buy it.
Overall:
I wouldn't want to replace it, because every thing has its own characteristic, and if you can't appreciate that then you shouldn't be creating music!
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