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Roland Sonic Cell Synthesizer Module with USB Audio Interface

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 7.3 out of 10
Quality:: 7.9 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 8.6 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 5.9 out of 10

Features:: 8.2 out of 10
Value:: 8.4 out of 10
Sound:: 9.5 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 5.8 out of 10

User Reviews for Roland Sonic Cell Synthesizer Module with USB Audio Interface

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 8 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 10 out of 10

100% of users found this reviews helpful (3 votes).

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By a customer from gmail.com

Submitted: 6/4/2008

Style of Music: Hiphop,R&B,Reggae, Pop

Experience: Producer

"Great piece of hardware for a great price"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

The sound is great, very very crisp.I wish it had SPDIF out but with some nice cables you wont really notice the difference.the presets are great and the built in effects as well.The sounds sound just like the Fantom and some even better, and yes I own a Fantom.I bought this for use with my laptop and it is top notch.

Feature:

In my opinion this unit has great features.It is a good audio interface, nice mic preamp, top notch sounds, a nice sequencer and the ability to upgrade via SRX cards.The Fantom XR should have taken a cue from the SonicCell.

Ease of Use:

If you use this as your audio interface it is a snap.I already had an audio interface and couldn't figure out how to get the sounds to my DAW but one call to customer support and I was working this baby out.A little patience and time is needed just like with ALL EQUIPMENT

Quality:

the quality is pretty solid.the unit is made out of metal and seems pretty solid.The knob feels a little cheap-o but that's me nitpicking.

Manufacturer Support:

Couldn't figure out how to get the sound from the SonicCell to my DAW. made one phone call and a rep helped me out step by step.If you need immediate assistance make the call stop emailing!

Value:

In my opinion the value was great.I got Fantom X quality sounds in a portable unit for about $500 cheaper than an XR unit.Also functions as a audio/midi interface so you could have a great portable setup with this and a laptop.

The Wow Factor:

For those that want fantom sounds without breaking the bank this is a great alternative.I mainly bought this because I didnt want to lug around my X61 and instead i can bring this, my laptop and an oxygen controller and I am set.It is a sexy little unit with a very nice LCD that has a black background but white pixels instead.Something that keyboard manufactures should consider instead of the green screens.

Overall:

Very good piece of hardware.It has top notch quality sounds,the sound editor and sequencer is great, and it's build is nice.A bit difficult to understand at first but with a little time you will find this piece of equipment very useful and valuable.

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 7 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 8 out of 10

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By a customer from gmail.com

Submitted: 7/16/2010

Style of Music: Gospel and Contemporary Christian

Experience: Church Musician

"Great piece of equipment from Roland at a great Same Day Music price!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

The patches on this sound module are so realistic sounding, especially the orchestral sounds. I also purchased the Complete Orchestra SRX expansion card and it only took about 5 minutes to insert the card. I'm very pleased with the sounds. I have yet to utilize the USB interface with the SONAR software. I am using it with a Rodgers organ to add MIDI voices.

Ease of Use:

Manual is extensive and does not always clearly explain how to use features.

Quality:

It's actually a very nice looking piece of equipment with a nicely backlit display.

Value:

The Sonic Cell is a bargain at the Same Day Music price!

Overall:

I don't see needing to replace this any time in the near future.

Overall:: 1 out of 10
Features:: 7 out of 10
Quality:: 4 out of 10
Value:: 4 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 1 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 1 out of 10

63% of users found this reviews helpful (8 votes).

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Submitted: 3/26/2008

Style of Music: Jazz - other

Experience: active musician

Roland Sonic Cell Synthesizer Module with USB Audio Interface Customer Review

Sound:

Hi, I bought it - Owned it - and returned it! Over priced. Tec Support somewhat pie in the sky and wants to move you right along. Not as easy to use as the ad's say. Software glitches. Owners at the forums seem to be suffering for the most part. Nice concept - just not ready for prime time. Sounds are not worth the eight hundred dollars. Prices are already dropping. I'm surprised at Roland. It just looks slick and new. I returned it today and ordered The Ketron Sd2. I should have done that first. I just want to play. Not spent 40 days trying to make a piece of equiptment keep it promise.

Ease of Use:

Not easy

Quality:

Good

Manufacturer Support:

Did not solve problem. Talked Tecno Speak

Value:

Over Priced

Overall:: 2 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 2 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 1 out of 10

42% of users found this reviews helpful (24 votes).

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By a customer from hfx.eastlink.ca

Submitted: 12/15/2007

Style of Music: All

Experience: Active Musician

"The product might be good however, the lack of support after sale is non existant."

Manufacturer Support:

Not very easy, technical support is non existant, have been waiting two weeks for answers but being totally ignored. Plenty of excuses and told to wait.