Added midi learn and default cc assignment for most of the parameters. 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. 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. Low vip pricing, financing and free shipping available. 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. April 9, 2009 april 9, 2009 synthhead keyboard synthesizers akai, demo video, miniak, musikmesse 2009. The akai miniak va synth lets play some of the amazing multi. Akai miniak stands tall but misses some key components. The miniak from akai pro is a music production powerhouse featuring virtual analog and fm synthesis, sequencing, a builtin arpeggiator and vocoder. Ill come a bit later on the reasons of this unfortunately. Akai miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder 37key.
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. Virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis cumberland, r. Well, its true that ion micron and, subsequently, miniak share many things. Akai miniak vs korg r3 vintage synth explorer forums. For bass synth duties i would have to defer to the miniak, it really knows how to perfectly rumble the monitors in a sweetly. For greater savings check out our used akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer and get a great deal today.
Synth tab category tab load and save individual patches in. Virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. The miniak is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. A 40band vocoder is also provided, though its not the strongest element of the miniak. 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. Unlike the alesis andromeda, alesiss analog synthesizer, its sounds are synthesized using dsp chips to mimic the sound of analog audio circuitry and components. Buy the akai dcvocoder vst plug in 50 band at planetdj. However, youll find a vst standalone editor for windows from hypersynth. 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. Miniak editor is a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw.
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. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. 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. In addition, it is also possible to use external audio sources as the carrier signal. The built in realtimestep sequencer is really why i chose the miniak. Effects include a 40 band vocoder that does not use up any polyphony. 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. I used to be very paranoid that the data knob would break on the micron. It was developed in partnership with the worldrenowned alesis synthesis team. Nanasi has released a free ctrlr patch editor for the akai miniak and alesis micron features.
Miniakeditor is a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. For at its software heart, the akai miniak is an alesis micron, with an updated. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth musicians. Virtual analog synthesizer mit vocoder dein sound zahlt. Founded by masukichi akai 1929 the company was given to the chinese in times of the ax synths, so its quite long ago. The little brother of the ion is the alesis micron, which is extremely compact and portable. Page 50 if the miniak is set to singlechannel mode, you will be able to select the midi channel. Since i used to own a micron i am very familiar with the synth engine and basic interface.
The miniak brings together akai professionals excellent control feel with powerful dsp soundgeneration technology. If you have a miniak, ensure you join the yahoo ion group. Akai known or written as akai professional akai company whose white faced samplers sseries early synths axvx moved the world. 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. Aug 28, 2009 akai professional has announced it is now shipping the miniak, a virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. 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. Nov 15, 2011 both synths have the vocoder, but the mic for the miniak seems to be a little more sturdy. However, the synthesizer can also be played in realtime using midi. View and download akai miniak reference manual online. Microkorg has only two oscillators per voice whereas the miniak has three.
Effectswise, there are drive effects plus two effect slots. Yeah the r3 is much easier to program, thats for sure. But when i came to check out the miniaks 11 vocoder patches identifiable by. Right off the bat i could see such a better build quality with the akai over the micron.
I keep looking at this thing, seeing an eight part, multitimbral, wellsounding 37key synth with internal fx, drum machine, sequencers and stuff. 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. Set to on, the miniak functions normally the keyboard, wheels, footswitches, and pedal all play the miniak. Akai pro miniak synthesizer now shipping electronic products. This is a demo videooverview of the akai miniak, via sos. 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. You will also have access to exclusive patreon only. Its therefor best used as a preset type synthesizer either download your own ion patches. 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.
Apr 09, 2009 akai miniak synth, vocoder demo musikmesse 2009. Akai also included a nice onboard gooseneck microphone with the miniak for vocoder fans to play around with. Miniakeditor is able to retrieve presets from miniak memory or load it from hard drive into the editor. Or, indeed, wholesale plundering, as is the case here. April 9, 2009 april 9, 2009 synthhead keyboard synthesizers akai, demo video, miniak, musikmesse 2009, synthesizer, vocal synthesis, vocoder. Both synths have the vocoder, but the mic for the miniak seems to be a little more sturdy. For at its software heart, the akai miniak is an alesis micron, with an updated design and a bundled microphone. Anyone here has any experience using the akai miniak for building longer tracks. Nov 12, 20 nanasi has released a free ctrlr patch editor for the akai miniak and alesis micron. Buy akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth guitar center. The miniak is a new synthesizer from akai professional. Akai professional miniak, a powerful performance and. I dont suppose anyone know how to achieve that particular sound using this synth do.
Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth musicians friend. You can send a complete program to miniak via sysex or change any parameter of synthesizer in real time. Aug 28, 2011 this is just a demo of akai miniak synth. After having repositioned alesis on the market, numark seems to have entrusted akai with the fate of the synth drum machine product range.
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. Buy the akai miniak virtual analog synth guitarguitar. 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. It features a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, and much more. A microphone input for a vocoder and a data and master volume knob round out the compliment of tweaking tools. 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. 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.
Alesis micron vs akai miniak vintage synth explorer forums. Added support for nintendo wii remote as a midi controller. Creative strategies for electronic music producers now available as a free download. The miniak is a wonderful synth which has a very deep and. Get the guaranteed best price on effects plugins like the akai professional d. 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.
I did persevere, and produced several vocoder patches id call interesting, if not quite kraftwerk. Akai unleashes the miniak virtual analog synthesizer. Alesis micron vs akai miniak post by dchoi sat may 07, 2011 12. Mar 26, 2010 a 40band vocoder is also provided, though its not the strongest element of the miniak. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder. The miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm.
It was presented to the public on the summer namm of 2002. 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. 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. 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. For drum samples i used groove agent that comes with cubase 5.
Fixed rare issue in saving midi inout when the device number was greater than 9. With the miniak, akai have put the mic into micron. Think akai, and synths are probably the last thing that comes to mind. If the miniak is set to multichannel mode, you will be able to select the midi channel for the first part. Late after the extinction of analog dinosaurs, musicians started to rediscover and revere these fat monsters. Hypersynth miniakeditor akai miniak software editor. A compact virtual synth with drum machine, over 600 preset sounds, 40band vocoder, filters, fx, and more. The miniak is the first akai synth in the modern era. Programs then press the vocoder sfx key on the keyboard. This synth can be used as a drone with pitches for each of the six voices set using the keyboard graphic. 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. I havent used the vocoder so i cant comment on that.
The akai miniak is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. Used akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer. I would recommend this little synth it sounds awesome and for the money its hard to beat. 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 professional has announced it is now shipping the miniak, a virtualanalog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with alesis. Akai miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder.
The miniak is a perfect synthesizer for producers in the studio and live performers on stage because, while it is extremely. After having repositioned alesis on the market, numark seems to have entrusted akai with the fate of the synthdrum machine product range. It is testament to alesis programming skills that their work has received a new lease of life in 2010, presumably on. Akai unleashes the miniak virtual analog synthesizer techcrunch. 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. I only can see the akai pro miniak message in the display and the synth never start. If you want to program, dont go for the miniak or micron. Miniak editor is able to retrieve presets from miniak memory or load it from hard drive into the editor. Buy the akai miniak virtual analog synth and get free delivery. May 12, 2010 hypersynth has released miniakeditor, a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw.
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