Yamaha VL70M Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator
1/2 space rack monophonic tone generator with 256 presets in 2 banks, custom bank (6 voices), internal bank (64 voices), VLXG mode with effects (3 blocks), BC and WX input, and to host connector. Editor software available.
Overall User Ratings (based on 57 ratings)
Submitted February 16, 2005 by a customer from aol.com
"Unless the factory can give better preset sounds and then ways to make them better, it is useless to a novice user"
I am not really satisfied with the unit. I paid over $1,200 for the instrument and the sound module and I must say that it is not worth that much money since no one can actually give the parameters that make it worth using.
Sound
It is too difficult to set all of the parameters to get a good sound.
I have an older model which if feel is easier to work with than the VL70M. The sounds are too difficult to set. I have even written many letters to Yamaha and have had some success with their tips, but they are still not true sounds.
Features
I have the WX5 next generation instrument which is a great looking unit and easy to play which the exception of the lower E flat key and the lower C sharp key. It takes some getting used to on this two keys.
Quality
Well constructed and a fine looking instrument.
Value
too expensive for the quality of sound I am able to produce with the unit.
Manufacturer Support
I have sent many emails trying to get someone to help me set the paramenters. Did get some help on the woodwinds, but nothing on the brass sounds.
Musical Background:
soloist, (singer)
Musical Style:
mostly church music
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Submitted August 26, 2008 by a customer from celticjazz.com
"The only module for windsynth gigs."
Fantastic possibilities for sonic creation and control, whether you emulate real instruments or not. I don't.
Sound
The best sounds for windsynth, once you have the Patchman chip installed :)
Ease of Use
Again, once you install Matt Traum's chip from Patchman Music... it's the best.
Quality
Power unit died, but easy to replace. Second-hand unit just died, so I'll be buying a new one asap.
Manufacturer Support
Unfortunely Yamah don't sell this in Europe, so you cannot get a european guarantee :/
Musical Background:
Active Musician.
Musical Style:
World, Jazz, Fusion, Celtic
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