After having repositioned alesis on the market, numark seems to have entrusted akai with the fate of the synthdrum machine product range. Miniakeditor is a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. Ill come a bit later on the reasons of this unfortunately. I keep looking at this thing, seeing an eight part, multitimbral, wellsounding 37key synth with internal fx, drum machine, sequencers and stuff. The akai miniak is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. Hypersynth miniakeditor akai miniak software editor. But when i came to check out the miniaks 11 vocoder patches identifiable by. Mar 26, 2010 a 40band vocoder is also provided, though its not the strongest element of the miniak. Akai professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the miniak, the synthesizer specifically designed for todays music production and performance styles, is now shipping to retailers. For greater savings check out our used akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer and get a great deal today. For bass synth duties i would have to defer to the miniak, it really knows how to perfectly rumble the monitors in a sweetly desirable manner.
Effects include a 40 band vocoder that does not use up any polyphony. The miniak brings together akai professionals excellent control feel with powerful dsp soundgeneration technology. It was developed in partnership with the worldrenowned alesis synthesis team. After having repositioned alesis on the market, numark seems to have entrusted akai with the fate of the synth drum machine product range. However, youll find a vst standalone editor for windows from hypersynth. The little brother of the ion is the alesis micron, which is extremely compact and portable. Plus, the micron is perfectly rectangular, so if you are using it on your lap and have to get up, you can pick it up with one hand and set it on the floor on its side and it will just stand there waiting for you. Problem is, its difficult to find welldone demos that specifically cover the vocoder and was wondering if anyone knew of any demos or had any input regarding it.
Programs then press the vocoder sfx key on the keyboard. Ive been looking for a vocoder recently and i think the akai miniakalesis micron being the same synth would be ideal seeing as its also a functional synth in my budget. This week juno plus ben daly takes a closer look at one of akai professionals latest offerings, the miniak virtual analog synthesizer on first impression, the miniak is a wellbuilt, robust looking synth with a clutterfree layout and minimal controls. The miniak is a wonderful synth which has a very deep and.
Nov 12, 20 nanasi has released a free ctrlr patch editor for the akai miniak and alesis micron. Effectswise, there are drive effects plus two effect slots. Miniak editor is a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. Although its definitely a useful addition, it does take some work to get useable sounds from it, something which cant be angled at the miniak s general sound bank. Akai miniak stands tall but misses some key components.
Buy the akai dcvocoder vst plug in 50 band at planetdj. The 40band vocoder on the miniak is a great tool which is capable of creating all the classic robot voice sounds as well as some interesting sound effects that would be perfect for soundscapes or glitchy music. However, the synthesizer can also be played in realtime using midi. Aug 28, 2011 this is just a demo of akai miniak synth. Akai miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder. The miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm.
Buy the akai miniak virtual analog synth and get free delivery. Added midi learn and default cc assignment for most of the parameters. The miniak from akai pro is a music production powerhouse featuring virtual analog and fm synthesis, sequencing, a builtin arpeggiator and vocoder. Page 41 if you are familiar with analog synths, this parameter may surprise you, since a traditional synth will remain in the sustain stage as long as you have the note held down. Ok, so now i have had the miniak for 2 months, and definitely think that it is worth the money i spent 244 new first new synth i have bought in 25 years heh and that it is a quite capable little synth with just a few drawbacks. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth musicians friend. It would have been nice if the screen was a little larger and more readable, but at the end of the day, the akai miniak is still a very fun synth.
Nov 15, 2011 both synths have the vocoder, but the mic for the miniak seems to be a little more sturdy. Or, indeed, wholesale plundering, as is the case here. The miniak is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. If the miniak is set to multichannel mode, you will be able to select the midi channel for the first part. Fixed rare issue in saving midi inout when the device number was greater than 9. Miniaktools began when i bought my miniak in december 2010, and was dismayed that the power of the synth was hidden away from the end user. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth guitar center. Founded by masukichi akai 1929 the company was given to the chinese in times of the ax synths, so its quite long ago. Both synths have the vocoder, but the mic for the miniak seems to be a little more sturdy.
May 12, 2010 hypersynth has released miniakeditor, a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. It features a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, and much more. Microkorg has only two oscillators per voice whereas the miniak has three. This is a demo videooverview of the akai miniak, via sos. Since i used to own a micron i am very familiar with the synth engine and basic interface. Alesis micron vs akai miniak vintage synth explorer forums. Used akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer. In addition, it is also possible to use external audio sources as the carrier signal. The miniak is a new synthesizer from akai professional. April 9, 2009 april 9, 2009 synthhead keyboard synthesizers akai, demo video, miniak, musikmesse 2009. Apr 02, 2009 the miniak from akai pro is a music production powerhouse featuring virtual analog and fm synthesis, sequencing, a builtin arpeggiator and vocoder.
If you want to program, dont go for the miniak or micron. Synth tab category tab load and save individual patches in. The miniak is a perfect synthesizer for producers in the studio and live performers on stage because, while it is extremely. Aug 28, 2009 akai professional has announced it is now shipping the miniak, a virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. The miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass alesis synth team. I did persevere, and produced several vocoder patches id call interesting, if not quite kraftwerk.
I havent used the vocoder so i cant comment on that. Late after the extinction of analog dinosaurs, musicians started to rediscover and revere these fat monsters. I used to be very paranoid that the data knob would break on the micron. Creative strategies for electronic music producers now available as a free download. Its therefor best used as a preset type synthesizer either download your own ion patches. Low vip pricing, financing and free shipping available. Akai also included a nice onboard gooseneck microphone with the miniak for vocoder fans to play around with. An orange label under the microphone proclaims vocoder, which set me briefly wondering if the panel had been designed by another division of numark entirely. The akai miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass. Unlike the alesis andromeda, alesiss analog synthesizer, its sounds are synthesized using dsp chips to mimic the sound of analog audio circuitry and components. Well, its true that ion micron and, subsequently, miniak share many things. Akai professional has announced it is now shipping the miniak, a virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. Soundwise i think theyre both really good, the miniak micron sounds more vintage and smoother, the r3 is rougher around the edges and beefy imo, but not in an analogue kind of way.
While the compact, portable synth shines on stage, the miniak is. For drum samples i used groove agent that comes with cubase 5. I only can see the akai pro miniak message in the display and the synth never start. For at its software heart, the akai miniak is an alesis micron, with an updated design and a bundled microphone. Akai miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder 37key. Akai miniak vs korg r3 vintage synth explorer forums. Akai unleashes the miniak virtual analog synthesizer.
The akai miniak virtual analog synth is a powerful performance and production synthesizer that empowers you with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in. A compact virtual synth with drum machine, over 600 preset sounds, 40band vocoder, filters, fx, and more. If you have a miniak, ensure you join the yahoo ion group. Buy akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder. With the miniak, akai have put the mic into micron.
I would recommend this little synth it sounds awesome and for the money its hard to beat. The miniak is the first akai synth in the modern era. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Anyone here has any experience using the akai miniak for building longer tracks. Ive been looking for a vocoder recently and i think the akai miniak alesis micron being the same synth would be ideal seeing as its also a functional synth in my budget. Apr 09, 2009 akai miniak synth, vocoder demo musikmesse 2009. You can send a complete program to miniak via sysex or change any parameter of synthesizer in.
Akai professional miniak, a powerful performance and. Miniak editor is able to retrieve presets from miniak memory or load it from hard drive into the editor. The akai miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass alesis synth team. The miniak is a perfect synthesizer for producers in the studio and live performers on stage because, while it is. You can send a complete program to miniak via sysex or change any parameter of synthesizer in real time. The akai miniak virtual analog synth is a powerful performance and production synthesizer that empowers you with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass alesis synth team. Think akai, and synths are probably the last thing that comes to mind. Set to on, the miniak functions normally the keyboard, wheels, footswitches, and pedal all play the miniak. The built in realtimestep sequencer is really why i chose the miniak. Akai unleashes the miniak virtual analog synthesizer techcrunch.
Although its definitely a useful addition, it does take some work to get useable sounds from it, something which cant be angled at the miniaks general sound bank. Page 50 if the miniak is set to singlechannel mode, you will be able to select the midi channel. For at its software heart, the akai miniak is an alesis micron, with an updated. Virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. Hypersynth has released miniakeditor, a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. Akai pro miniak synthesizer now shipping electronic products. A powerful performance and production synthesizer, the akai miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects and a virtual analog synth engine developed with the alesis synth team. The akai miniak looks deceptively simple straight out of the box like a redesign of the micron without the legolooks and a new software engine, with a pitch bend wheel, two modulation wheels, and three mysteriouslooking x, y, and z knobs, respectively. A 40band vocoder is also provided, though its not the strongest element of the miniak.
Virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis cumberland, r. You will also have access to exclusive patreon only. For bass synth duties i would have to defer to the miniak, it really knows how to perfectly rumble the monitors in a sweetly. I dont suppose anyone know how to achieve that particular sound using this synth do. Nanasi has released a free ctrlr patch editor for the akai miniak and alesis micron features. Problem is, its difficult to find welldone demos that specifically cover the vocoder and was wondering if anyone knew of any demos or had any. Yeah the r3 is much easier to program, thats for sure. Akai known or written as akai professional akai company whose white faced samplers sseries early synths axvx moved the world.
It is testament to alesis programming skills that their work has received a new lease of life in 2010, presumably on. Buy the akai miniak virtual analog synth guitarguitar. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder. Alesis micron vs akai miniak post by dchoi sat may 07, 2011 12. View and download akai miniak reference manual online. Right off the bat i could see such a better build quality with the akai over the micron. This synth can be used as a drone with pitches for each of the six voices set using the keyboard graphic. You can process external audio through the miniaks synth engine, either via the included vocoder mic or the 14 balanced inputs around back. A vocoder uses two sets of bandpass filters filter banks to impart the characteristics of one sound source onto another.
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