Z1 vs. JP-8000 - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

soulidstate · #1 05.07.2005, 01:45 AM

Hello guys!!

Which is a better keys for house?

I'd like to know as well which of the two has the advantage over the other in terms of features like sound, user interface, arps, etc.

Thanks in advance.
Em

Timo · #2 05.07.2005, 01:57 AM

Well, "in terms of features like sound" the Z1 can do all the physical modelling stuff that the JP80x0 certainly can never do.

Not sure about the rest of it as I've never used a JP80x0.

I'd suspect the Z1 may have a tough time emulating a Supersaw, though, especially without eating polyphony.

hatembr · #3 05.07.2005, 11:24 AM

i don't think u can compare the two synths, it is like comparing a virus to a triton

F5D · #4 05.07.2005, 04:43 PM

Z1 has a spiky, thin and sharp sound. I didn't like it as much as some other synths. But it still can do some great sounds too. Btw, it's very complex to program because everything has to be done in LCD menus. I don't know about house but jp8000 is a better synth. And like hatembr said, these synths are totally different kind of synths. Sure the Z1 has the analog modeling section too but there are lots of other synthesis too. For VA-sounds I wouldn't buy a Z1.