#Swift sysex librarian serial

However, I would prefer the use of numbers for accurate setting of chorus/volume values, instead of the radar‑style graphics which are simply approximations. The main bargraph display can also be selected to give information about other parameters for all channels at once, which makes it a doddle to set relative values. The front panel display of this half‑rack unit is as good as, if not better than, the Roland SC88 Sound Canvas - the MU80's main competitor in this price band - with a bargraph showing MIDI activity for 32 channels, and mini graphics depicting the reverb, chorus, volume, expression, pan, and variation settings for the currently selected Part. I've lost count of the number of musicians who have dreamily said 'wouldn't it be great if you could go to a gig with just one module and a microphone, and have all the effects and EQ under MIDI control'. Add to this heavyweight features list the fact that you can take external audio and feed it through the MU80's internal effects (that's right, you can sing or play guitar through it) and this may be the next 'must have' module for any self‑styled musician.

#Swift sysex librarian serial

With 660 patches and 18 drum kits, General MIDI support, internal effects, 64‑note polyphony, 32‑part multitimbrality with two MIDI Ins, and direct serial connection to your Mac or PC, Yamaha's new MU80 tone module already looks like a winner at £699 inc VAT.

Could this be the ultimate one‑box solution to your sound generation needs? Kevin Earley finds out.