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Ease of Use:	7.7	Features:	8.8
Expressiveness/Sounds:	8.8	Reliability:	7.7
Customer Support:	6.6	Overall Rating:	8.8

i do not know if it is possible, but the japanese alesis staff has told me that i cannot have many "parts" and "beats" (about 10 patterns and rhythms all together) in a setup because micron's DSP cannot handle it. ...
Almost all editing is done with one lone knob, which gets kind of irritating. The controlling knobs aren't the most responsive, frustrating when you want to just change the value of a parameter by just a couple of points. Other than that, it's really rather easy to use after you've got it set up. ... The five controls will give you most of what you need as far as control go. See my previous qualm about the knobs, though. The effects are pretty general, delay, flanger, distortion, etc. They'll get you what you need. For a keyboard aimed at a budget-audience, it would have been nice to see the ability to use effects more extensively. It's possible to compose whole tracks, as tedious as it may be, on this thing. It gets the job done. ... The sounds on this will be able to fulfill most needs, but it has its own sound that is hard to escape, and you'll end up sounding 'micron' rather than your own sound. I feel the sound is rather thin and digital. While producing an analog feel to the sound, it doesn't sound analog at all. Again, it ends up being a 'get it done' synth. I wouldn't use it on a synth-reliant genre, but it should work just fine when it's not going to be taking any major roles in the music. ... It feels very sturdy. I'd take it gigging with no worries at all. The main control knob, after a year of ownership, is beginning to scare me however. ... I probably wouldn't replace it if anything ever happens to it, but for its price it'll be hard to match. Perfect for the beginning synthesist or someone who wants to start out with hardware and is on a budget. For its price and audience, it's definitely a great synth. But unless you want an entry synth, look elsewhere. For those looking for an entry synth; if you want completeness: micron, if you want sound: Microkorg. ...
im still readinf the manual.im not sure what version it is.the presets make a change from my XP30 and are way ahead of my Korg NS5R ... although the editing on the Korg i think is a doddle by comparison. only had this micron 3 days so i cant really make big statements .. but so far most editing albeit small .. has gone smoothly. ... the keyboard action could be better. the keys are ok but the feel is very springy compared to my XP30 .. which is still only a synth .. no digital piano. -- about the midi .. after deciding on the micron in the shop .. as it was either the Blofeld - Korg R3 - microkorg .. i was at least happy that the micron can respond to some basic comands from a external sequencer. my main use for this synth is to add it to the exisisting chain .. but so far ive had hanging notes a few times when ive played and changed midi ch in the sequencer !!! which only happened when i was running Music-x on the Amiga 10 years ago! something id forgotten all about till now ! this is a bit dissapointing .. as its time consuming .. as is trying to organise the midi. in my sequencer it seems that the micron bank numbers are 4 in front. ie say u want to use a bass .. #12 .. in the sequencer u have to use #16 to call it up! i have no other problems with my korg ns5r electribe - roland xp30 - akai mcp500 .. so thats another niggle. i can work round it .. but ive got to write it down to remember. -- i cant tell how the editing will be at this early stage .. as im still trapped in midi problems .. so i may comment later. for now a lower score only because of these issues. ... my impression is that it covers most types of electronic music quite well. which is what i was after. im happy to have these alternative sounds and a better reso filter than on my XP30. again i cant comment about other fx as ive not delved into them yet .. but i have heard a few pre-sets that put me in mind of an old Cheetah tone module i had a while back. -- the keys velocity seems to work ok. ive no complaints about any tones either at this time. as its all very new. i will say the reverb and chorus is very tame. in fact sometimes adjusting it sounds like its just not there. by comparison .. my old E-mu has the wildest reverbs u could ever imagine. -- im happy with the sound set. i feel it makes a good drum and bass module with some thundering bass. ... 1st let me highlight .. i wasnt after a synth with a GM soundset .. so this suits me. and i wasnt after a full size keyboard either. ( i need the space ) part of the reason i bought this was to add it into my set up .. not replace anything. im still searching for a stand alone device that i can get some sounds down without having to set up all my midi. its good that the micron has enough keys to give some input in a normal manner. this is the nearest thing that can do that so far .. and in this price range. i cant run it down as ive just bought it .. but i feel it still lacks a few things i need. i agree on previous comments about the layout. its minimal and very enginious .. but the mod/pitch wheel would also suit me more on the left. but take a look at the synth .. it would also make the synth longer. some extra FX controls external rather than in the menus would be great too. overall its very good. oh did i mention the arpegiator .. again ive only used the pre-sets .. but ive found it to be very varied. some interesting combis. again .. for me .. more interesting than the one on my XP30. in fact i dont think i ever used them. im still searching for the right synth to fill my needs .. then who isnt .. but for now the Alesis micron has found its place in my setup. ...

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