Anyone Out There Use A Novation X-Station?

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:31 pm

Is there anyone out there who uses a Novation X-Station?
If so, what do you think? Can it accomodate a guitar signal plugged in without the need for a DI box?

Thanks

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:25 pm

Plus, what is latency like? Can I get down to at least 7ms?

fatherofpearl · Post by **fatherofpearl** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:19 am

Yes to both. The preamps aren't the world's finest, but the effects are quite nice, and they will do the job any d.i. box will do. Latency also, for me, on a g4 powerbook, is very good. It's really a handy contraption, and all with one wire! Coolness on toast!

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:43 pm

This is a sort of double post, so my apologies, but to answer my own question:

The shop where I buy my music gear has kindly lent me a Novation X-Station 25 key version for a couple of days to test, and let me tell you that it's a great unit!!! The onboard synth sounds great!! Plus I wanted the ability to plug my guitar in as that is an important feature for me. I wasn't sure it was up to the job, but let me tell you it is. The latency is extremely good!!! At first there seemed to be a few minor clicks and pops on occassions, but I updated the drivers and now it is not an issue.
I was either going to buy the X-Station or the new Emu 1616m. I have decided on the Novation because it is a far more portable solution. A keyboard controller and soundcard in one. If I bought the Emu 1616m I would still need to buy a keyboard controller.
I don't need many ins and outs. I have a desktop setup with 3 Pulsar cards for that. For a portable laptop music setup, the Novation for me is more than adequate!!!!