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A Perfect "CHORD" Midi Controller
I have already reviewed the S-1, T-8 and E-4 so those relevant comments also go for the J6.
I thought I was done with this series of Airas. The J-6 Chord making impressed me but not so much the Juno sounds. Since I own the Roland JU-06A I didn’t see any reason to need or want the J-6. I already have all of its sounds and so much more with my JU-06A. That was until I saw 2 YouTube Videos by Free Beat using the J-6 and it’s incredible CHORD features solely as a MIDI Controller for other Synthesizers, (in particular his MicroFreak which I also happen to own). Like him, I too am a Drummer first and have limited keyboard playing skills. I’m ok with some basic Chord progressions, have a basic knowledge of music theory but certainly not enough to be able to play so many Chord variations.
I’ve only had it a few hours and only connected to my MicroFreak and already playing song progressions I never did before.
Using the J-6 soley for its Chord capabilities opens up an entirely new world of musical possibilities for me. I plan on trying it with my other Synths, like my HydraSynth and Roland Boutiques.
If you have any other Polyphonic Synths and If you are like me and was “underwhelmed” by the sounds of the J-6, GET IT as an awesome CHORD MIDI Controller. For the price this is a bargain and will expand your music production lets and bounds!
MIDI CONNECTION : The J-6 is Type A Midi either with its 3.5mm or uses a type A MIDI 5 Pin DIN Midi adapter. Arturia uses the Type B (so does some Novation gear). Just make sure you get the correct MIDI connectors/cables. I've attached a very short video just so you see it working as a Chord MIDI Controller.