this may sound like a wind up, so i'll add some more info. i'm coming from a DJing background. i previously had a play about with reason a few years ago. i thought it was a good idea, but i just couldn't get inspired playing with a mouse. i've got the following items, Roland SP808ex, Roland JV1010, ...

Asus and Toshiba make the best laptops IMO. Stay away from HP. I got a HP, but i only surf. I never really considered production until recently. I'm not too hot on computers, so i'd like to know if it's worth making use of this laptop or getting my brother to build a tower with the right spec for m...

crystalmsc wrote:coupled with the right controller it will sounds even better.

what controllers should i keep an eye out for? the Evolution MK-361C has been mentioned and i've seen a Keyfax Phatboy available at the moment. are there any others that will work well with the JV series and other modules?

the Vintage Synths could be the one. that is one of the best card for the JV. coupled with the right controller it will sounds even better. but mind you that it didn't have any drum kit. i've been listening to the mp3 samples on the Vintage board and they do sound great. i can get the drum kits lat...

IMO the Techno and Dance cards do give you the best JV drum kits. If you like the sound of the JV, consider getting yourself a JV1080 to replace it in the future. Usually around £150, will give you four expansion slots rather than just the one I think the JV1010 does. if i'd known more about the eq...

thanks for your reply Dano. reading a further review of Evolution MK-361C and the points you mentioned does makes this controller appealing. do they come up regularly for sale? i live in the UK and have done a few searches put no luck. certainly will have to keep an eye out. also whilst searching i ...

Hi, i've just recently brought a Roland JV1010 sound module and i would like advice on other products that would compliment it well esp for someone new to production looking to have fun. For example would it be worth getting the TECHNO Sound Expansion Board SR-JV80-11 and Feyfax PhatBoy midi control...