ARX-04 Question

ARX-04 jaw harp ...that would be a killer board!!

THE NEW ARX-04 IS: [deleted by secret Roland agent]

I'm hoping it will be based upon the new V-Piano modeling.

It is just an estimate (Strings). Go to : http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=932&ParentId=79 And listen to the demos of the Atelier organ. There are some "supernatural" string demos there. Articulation Cello and Articulation Violin.

If you think these articulation voices (patches) should be bragged about you must listen to Yamaha's Super Articulation voices to get an idea of how articulation sounds should really sound like. Yamaha blows the Atelier articulation sounds to smithereens, in my opinion, and if Roland thinks we should be ecstatic at the prospect of getting these "very ordinary" articulation type patches in an ARX-04/05, etc. then they have another thing coming in my estimation. Roland is waaayyyyyy behind the times when it comes to articulation or super articulation type patches if you ask me. Just take the time to listen to some of Yamaha's SAV/2 (Super Articulation/2 Voices) and you will then get a good idea how far Roland has to go to catch up. Something monumental has to take place in the halls of Roland Japan's R&D division in the way of a sound technology advancement breakthrough if Roland EVER wants to compete with the likes of Yamaha's SAV (Super Articulation Voice) sound superiority. I realize Yamaha has "mucho dinero" to use for R&D, which is probably on a scale of 5 to 1 over (above) Roland's total R&D. In my opinion though, Roland needs to "spend" an extra amount of their resources on R&D so they can hopefully achieve better results when it comes to gaining articulation supremacy over the likes of Yamaha, or even Korg, with Korg's new DNC voice technology breakthrough.

PS: If what I hear on the Atelier 900 is indeed carried over (as is) to an ARX-04/05, etc. then I will undoubtedly "pass" on getting it unfortunately. OTOH, if Roland has indeed recently incorporated a "new" articulation technology breakthrough that isn't the same to what's currently on the Atlier 900 then I might just get it. The proof will be in the pudding of course and we will have to wait and see what's on tap in the way of an ARX-** Strings card i.e. - if there even is an ARX Strings card down the road?? There is really no way to tell for sure, unless Dan Krisher or some other astute figure at Roland Japan or Roland U.S. decides to let down their guard (their secrecy) and let the peasants know what is indeed on tap for ARX 04/05, etc. My guess is that they will continue to remain "secretive" though. You know... business as usual. At least when it comes to letting their loyal?? and prized?? customers know what's up at the halls of Roland and company. That is their prerogative of course though. I'm not too sure if it is actually the right business decision though. Yamaha has finally decided to let their customer's in on some of the happenings and goings on at Yamaha Music Division. Apparently they came to the conclusion that their customers have the right to know some of the details. Hopefully Roland will come to the same conclusion too.

What kind of topic is this.... sounded like you already have a ARX-04.

I thought the next card was going to be a specialized "World" card- covering the various international flavors and tunnings of the venerable cowbell. In some regions, this is called a Yak-bell. Not sure how that would translate into Japanese.

ARX-04 Skin Flute. . . I'm sure they have TONS of samples over there.

I was told that ARX-04 will have ... excuse me I think someone is trying to pick lock on my

Too many almost, it seems they've put so much work into the skin flute that all other development has ground to a halt

ROFL ^_^

I hadn't for long such a good laugh in a forum, especially after the comments written by javaj and midac.......

Skin Flute, cowbell I don't know either how it is named in japanese, dideridoo, jaw harp,........

these are really good ones, I don't want to miss

ARX-04: Fap Fap

I'd like to see ARX-04 Best of Motif and ARX-05 Best of Triton.

....or "Cubase for Fantom" Special Edition!

maybe they will improve on the sequencer/built-in DAW.
Maybe
SON-ARX-04

Best if Motif and Triton. . .ooof! That WOULD be nice, but I think you're dreaming.