The Gaz Williams Show - Roland Integra-7 Most unhip synth 2022?

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  • @Average-AL
    @Average-AL 10 місяців тому +4

    I confess. I have a similiar love for rack synth menu diving. I think it is like 99% percent nostalgia. It brings up memories of when I was totally new to synths. Deep menues gives me a feeling of endless possibilities of sounds to explore. It is funny how neurons works in the way it kind of rejuvenates the mind in a time travel like that.

  • @armucoartworks1732
    @armucoartworks1732 2 роки тому +15

    Integra 7 is a good introduction to what we (elder) call expander stack management. Today with daws this technic is lost because younger people first make a track, duplicate track and put sound after on each track with effect. Combining sound first and playing the combination is a very different feeling. You will never buy only one synthesizer and midi was invented to combine sounds . Young people should play more the instruments, than just fidling with a daw.

    • @kgbinfo
      @kgbinfo 2 роки тому

      Yeah, young people are so dumb they are the WORST!

  • @kusurihaga
    @kusurihaga 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Gaz for this cool hangout and also thanks for pointing out this pc editor. I had not idea. Two thumbs up!!

  • @alexwestconsulting
    @alexwestconsulting 2 роки тому +5

    I've been seriously looking at the Integra-7 for a while now. I started looking at picking up an old module, but research inevitably leads to just forking out for the 7, just like you. It's super overlooked and underrated at the moment because everyone interested in dedicated devices these days.

  • @nicodemuspapadopoulos4708
    @nicodemuspapadopoulos4708 5 місяців тому +2

    It's a beautiful synth. I have one. It is impossible to edit from the front panel and there is no editor, unless you join the Apple cult. By the way - does anyone know how to usefully use the surround feature? Roland cleverly disabled 5.1 from the S/PDIF...!?!?! Without there being so many presets, it would not be interesting, when I am able to finally get to a sound that I need. It makes me long for my CZ101.

  • @RikMaxSpeed
    @RikMaxSpeed 2 роки тому +6

    The Intégra-7 gives you instant access to Roland’s massive high quality sample library, and all the presets they created for the JV and Fantom series. It sounds amazing.
    The guitar sounds in particular are fantastic, with natural fingering & fret noises.
    More disappointing from Roland is that their more recent flagship synths all use a subset of these samples.

  • @azlanrazif
    @azlanrazif 2 роки тому +3

    I initially wasn't impressed by it, until I made an exploration of it's presets and it's specs, like the multitimbrality and part effects. For what it is, I now think it's fine.

  • @pcuimac
    @pcuimac 2 роки тому +6

    I use my Integra 7 and XV-5050 together with my Fantom G6. I can have up to six SRX cards active at the same time. The XV has Techno and Dance sounds, while Integra gets epiano, organ and synth boards active. Unlimited sound pallet!

    • @avace917
      @avace917 Рік тому

      Doesn't the Integra 7 have all the 1080 boards built in? That was the selling point

    • @SierraMusicCentral
      @SierraMusicCentral Рік тому

      The SRX boards, not the JV-80, although the samples are mostly the same.
      @@avace917

    • @meilstone
      @meilstone 11 місяців тому

      No, it has the 12 SRX boards (which you get for around € 200 used EACH) included, not the older SR-JV boards that go into the 1080. @@avace917

  • @sirpatrickofgoober6603
    @sirpatrickofgoober6603 2 роки тому +1

    Best thumbnail ever! Matches the dread expectation of 'Ugh, a rompler '.

  • @syntholabo
    @syntholabo 2 роки тому +3

    Finally a good Integra7 video in the world!

  • @manboon1399
    @manboon1399 3 місяці тому

    Anyone know anything about the Combination mode? When using tone finder, scroll all the way to the right. Last one says Combination.
    Can’t seem to find anything about this, or figure how it works. It’s also on the editor App. Maybe something that Roland never implemented. 🤷‍♂️

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  3 місяці тому +1

      Ooh I’ve wondered this too. I don’t know the answer sorry

  • @dietmarschlichtherle7061
    @dietmarschlichtherle7061 Рік тому +2

    The app is not availabele on the IOS side...why????

  • @stephenbertino8373
    @stephenbertino8373 4 місяці тому

    The bagpipes were exquisite!

  • @StefaanHimpe
    @StefaanHimpe 2 роки тому +11

    I bought an Integra-7 at the start of the first big lockdown here (now 2 years ago) and haven't regretted it. I still use it almost daily. Not every sound is super (and some are really awful), but many are really good or sound really good in combination. While the iOS app may not be the best, at least there is an iOS app available (and there's an unofficial one that is rumored to be much better than the official one). The biggest shame for me is the total lack of an Android app to control the thing. While technically you can edit every parameter on the unit itself, it's quite cumbersome. How Roland can completely neglect so many users (and apparently get away with it) is beyond my understanding. The second shame is that it occasionally has MIDI problems (hanging notes) but Roland doesn't seem to care about bug fixing. Finally, many of the pad sounds (but luckily not all of them) sound a little cold and sterile to me - even though officially these are the same samples as in older Roland rack units, they actually sound a bit different.

  • @mybachhertzbaud3074
    @mybachhertzbaud3074 2 роки тому +4

    Wish Roland had a small model that just had super natural and VA sounds. Already have access to all the rest of their tones through various means.🎵🎹🎶😁Play On

  • @somedood6621
    @somedood6621 2 місяці тому

    I'd love to know how this unit translates into dolby atmos - 16:45

  • @stephenbertino8373
    @stephenbertino8373 4 місяці тому

    43:37 "Why's he have to shout 'YUH!!'" LOL

  • @jolleychris123
    @jolleychris123 5 місяців тому

    Based in the North West UK (Wirral) and wondering if theres anywhere i can try one of these intevra 7s out for an hour or so! Ideally id love to compare it with a modx7+

  • @LittleRichard1988
    @LittleRichard1988 5 місяців тому

    I have older Roland sound modules including a JV-1080 and a U-220 ( which I actually bought in 2022 ).
    Even the older PCM instruments to me are still acceptable immitations of instruments such as pianos,
    strings, saxophones. But the Roland Integra 7 honestly appeals to me more than buying Komplete, if
    I'm willing to buy an Integra 7 I might also be willing to buy a Yamaha Motif XS rack even though I
    already have Halion 7.

  • @elvinlewis4233
    @elvinlewis4233 Рік тому +1

    They're 2k grand in the U.S. now. 7/23. I got mine for 900, (2017) they retailed for 1200 at the time.

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому +1

      Woah really? Is that the new price?

    • @elvinlewis4233
      @elvinlewis4233 Рік тому

      @@GazWilliams Yes, they've kept going up for some reason.

  • @squeakD
    @squeakD 2 роки тому +9

    It’s still selling for $1,999 here in the US. It’s shocking IMO to see that price tag on a module that has been out years now. It’s an awesome sound module.., but overpriced.

    • @LittleRichard1988
      @LittleRichard1988 2 роки тому +2

      The JV and XV moduels are still worth considering.

    • @squeakD
      @squeakD 2 роки тому +2

      @@LittleRichard1988 I agree, which is why I’m on the hunt for a clean 1080 or 5080. Hopefully find one with a few good expansion cards already installed.

    • @planetmullins
      @planetmullins Рік тому +1

      Agree, would never pay that much for a box.

    • @trippypages7309
      @trippypages7309 Рік тому

      100% Agree

    • @audiolego
      @audiolego Рік тому

      I remembered in 2016 I was shopping for one and it was 900ish in the States.

  • @alphabeets
    @alphabeets 7 місяців тому +1

    I love mine. Patchman Music gave me the best deal.

  • @jeanlouiscoquin3743
    @jeanlouiscoquin3743 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi, what’s app have you installed on you iPad ?

  • @universeconsciouscitizensc592
    @universeconsciouscitizensc592 2 роки тому

    The Integra-7 is not as intuitive on the surface as I'd like, but once I dug down into it, I was very impressed with it's flexibility and the vast number of presets, including scads of samples of other synthesizers. It really is ideal for live gigs. The "Live" Roland sounds are great, if also slightly limited in scope, but that's because I'm used to using large sample plugins. I wanted to use sounds in a live setting equivalent to what I have in a modern DAW. I never did find an equivalent by other synth companies. Since I'm not primarily a keyboard player, lately I've been thinking of selling it.

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому +5

      Hmm I think hang on to it. There’s nothing that can truly compete with it and nothing has come out that’s truly superseded it either

  • @MatusFinchus
    @MatusFinchus 2 роки тому +2

    Just had a quick look online at this unit and it's selling for 5x the price of a JV1080. :O I can't immediately see what warrants that difference. (Great video as always, Gaz - sorry I didn't get to catch it live, but I did join you on Sonic Talk beforehand). :)

    • @antoniocalimero1173
      @antoniocalimero1173 2 роки тому +3

      It seems like you've been stuck in the good old days 😉
      An Integra is a 1080 with all the sr-jv80 cards in it and much more.. to stay in the old days
      In short, with all SRX cards in it.
      Much cheaper and more interesting than the old modules.
      Although I will keep my XP50 and Dance card😇

    • @MatusFinchus
      @MatusFinchus 2 роки тому +1

      @antoniocalimero1173 Ooh ta. Hehe yes - I am a bit of a sentimentalist. The first time around when I had a JV, I think I had the Dance Card, too. Not so easy to get hold of, now. :-(

  • @indiefilmcomposer
    @indiefilmcomposer 2 роки тому +3

    This rack synth is a workhorse. I’ve had one for many years and can get a lot of good sounds out of it especially the Jupiter pads saw, and square waveforms sounds great, organs , however, unfortunately roland abandoned support. The iPad app stopped working with recent years IOS as well as Windows desktop and there was no way to control it outside of the rack, which is very tedious so I was forced to go with zen core, which has many of the same sounds, and serves the same purpose. This is my experience others might have a different situation with PC and IOS set ups, long story short same sounds for a fraction of the price,

    • @truthmanifestingtruth
      @truthmanifestingtruth 2 роки тому

      Which monthly subscription do you have?

    • @indiefilmcomposer
      @indiefilmcomposer 2 роки тому

      @@truthmanifestingtruth no subscriptions, purchased zen core pro from sweetwater on sale , comes with a wide variety of synths and acoustic samples, I compared it to the Jupiter x and Juno x in most cases no difference in sound but the Juno x interface is very easy to use and more fun

    • @planetmullins
      @planetmullins Рік тому

      That's the problem with the hardware boxes these days....when they abandon support, they abandon you. I'm just using the cloud these days and my JV 1080 sounds great....even though they didn't include any of the great sounding performance patches it has on the hardware version.

  • @NoxBoxdy
    @NoxBoxdy 2 роки тому +2

    You really need our software I keep telling yall about and offering.... Just let him now. Really open up the Integra for multitimbral use, Gaz! Also have the rk008 and use it with it... is awesome. Handles all the midi thrown at it. :-)

    • @NoxBoxdy
      @NoxBoxdy 2 роки тому +3

      Motifs are great too for this. Anyhow..if you want midistrata. Just holler and I will give a heads up to send a copy. Im not a bot or want anything. Not a corporation..just a synth nerd trying to enthusiastic about showing the world what my friend has done. Please dont flag me. Not an ad. Just being friendly. :-)

    • @tookaloop
      @tookaloop 27 днів тому

      @@NoxBoxdy does this offer still stand? would love to catch a copy

    • @NoxBoxdy
      @NoxBoxdy 21 день тому +1

      @@tookaloop after a long battle I will be able to get it out hopefully in the near future. Still a few things to accomplish but hopefully I can make it an open source project sooner than later so everyone can benefit from midistrata. That was the goal inevitably after obtaining initial release but with Reed's passing came a stall to our work and the release of the alpha release was cut short to only 8 verified copies in existence in use at this time. Anyhow. Been stressful getting to where I am at to say the least but I haven't given up on getting it out there for everyone.

  • @minimalappeal
    @minimalappeal 5 місяців тому

    can someone timestamp when an actual sound from the integra 7 happens

  • @AviPFine
    @AviPFine Рік тому

    Used to have the i7. Electric piano sounds and strings were super clear. The spatial sound was amazing.
    But the menu dive experience was dreadful for me.

  • @primitivefish5167
    @primitivefish5167 2 роки тому +1

    As successful as the Integra 7 was, I would have thought Roland would have updated it with the Fantom Zen-Core chips. Maybe that is in the works, who knows. But certainly the RAM can be increased so that you could put all your sounds in at once.

  • @thefishdog
    @thefishdog 3 місяці тому

    I still want one

  • @jitendrasinhthakor
    @jitendrasinhthakor Рік тому

    Gaze, I am a composer and singer of Indian-style songs and many of them are uploaded on UA-cam. I like to use many many sounds and tones of different instruments from the whole world, is Roland Integra 7 a good choice to buy? Or is any arranger to buy a good choice? Please 🙏 reply to me as I am much confused about what to buy. Thanks.

    • @LittleRichard1988
      @LittleRichard1988 Рік тому +1

      The Roland Integra 7 is an ideal piece of equipment for any producer. I would personally reccomend it over an arranger keyboard. Other options worth
      considering is the Roland SC-88 Pro, SC-8820 or SC-8850 as those also contain loads of Ethnic instrument sounds. VST options include Roland Cloud,
      Halion 7 ( another really good workstation based on Yamaha Motif sounds and a lot cheaper ) and Kontakt by Native Instruments.

    • @jitendrasinhthakor
      @jitendrasinhthakor Рік тому +1

      @@LittleRichard1988 Thanks for your reply.

  • @LeighKemp
    @LeighKemp 2 роки тому +1

    My god that bagpipe jam sounded truly horrific. 😂😂😂

  • @johndean5860
    @johndean5860 2 роки тому

    Are the outputs loud enough for line input or do I need a preamp?

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому

      Line outs are plenty juicy for regular line in level

  • @michelvondenhoff9673
    @michelvondenhoff9673 2 роки тому

    Gaz, that layered bag pipe sound made me think of The Residents.
    Joke aside, that is a great sounding module. Got the Jup50 (slightly trimmed down version of the i7), great fun and pairs well with analog gear like DFAM (DFAM & SN oboe 👍)

  • @AntonioOliveira-em4cd
    @AntonioOliveira-em4cd 2 роки тому

    I have one and I love it! I agree the app sucks! But the sound and the options are amazing

  • @ciatangallaghe2485
    @ciatangallaghe2485 2 роки тому

    Were you in Supergrass at somepoint?

  • @synkuk
    @synkuk Рік тому

    Paid about £1k for mine in the Uk about 5 years ago ... although not the most hip module in the world .. never imagine actually selling ... as there is so much inside ... especially the supernatural instruments ... and feel more flexible and lighter than multi-samples

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому

      It seems the Supernatural stuff is a bit underrated

    • @meilstone
      @meilstone 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, it's still used in some of the top Roland stage pianos.@@GazWilliams

    • @jolleychris123
      @jolleychris123 5 місяців тому

      Have you considered anything else in those 5 years as a next step? If so, what?
      I've been considering getting one of these but given it's old now, despite being great, I'm thinking of getting a Yamaha modx7+

  • @Cloudface45
    @Cloudface45 2 роки тому

    What's Gaz's Twitch channel?

  • @WARDISWARD
    @WARDISWARD Рік тому

    44:45
    Wrong you CAN edit the sna acoustic sounds , just press the edit button
    The editing features are not as deep compared to the PCM enine but you can edit them .

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому

      Hmm true but only very few parameters however that’s kind of not the point with those Supernatural acoustic tones. They’re meant to be played not edited!

  • @whistlemusic8572
    @whistlemusic8572 2 роки тому

    Spaitial audio love it

  • @pcuimac
    @pcuimac 2 роки тому +1

    iOS and Android don't do simultanious multi touch events. The screen can recognize pre defined multitouch events, but that's different to hitting three buttons at the same time. That's what physical controls on a midi controller are for.

    • @RikMaxSpeed
      @RikMaxSpeed 2 роки тому +1

      That’s utter rhubarb - any number of synth apps on iOS feature multi-touch keyboards.
      I coded the Noise/Equator app for ROLI, at the time it even had multi pressure on the iPhone 6, a feature Apple then abandoned.

    • @pcuimac
      @pcuimac 2 роки тому

      @@RikMaxSpeed These keyboards are not part of the standard iOS functionality. Standard iOS widgets like switches and buttons have no multitouch. Or can you point me to some Apple documentation that tells otherwise? Maybe I missed something?

  • @Nim23234
    @Nim23234 Рік тому

    I’m really wondering if it’s worth it in 2023 , I mean 6000 sounds probably 50 sounds can be nice , is it worth that money. Hope Some one can explain it to me , btw I dont make music , just playing songs

  • @InkyDaCaT
    @InkyDaCaT 2 роки тому

    catching up now🌟

  • @ptkelly80
    @ptkelly80 2 роки тому

    I love my Integra, but I really wish they would have given it 16 separate tracks over USB. One stereo out is ridiculous.

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому

      Yes I agree. More recent Roland units have multi USB audio channels but this is probably a bit too early for that sadly.

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 10 місяців тому

    It's allso a surround reverb.

  • @mrz80
    @mrz80 8 місяців тому

    Florian threatened to eat my cat if I don't check out your channel so let's see what goes down over here...
    Ah, Roland and their inevitable-as-Thanos modules...

  • @torbenanschau6641
    @torbenanschau6641 2 роки тому

    Actually we can be glad it didn't sound like real bagpipes with all the fifths as a base

  • @Curious_Skeptic
    @Curious_Skeptic Рік тому

    Imho, find a use jupiter 80! I miss that beast all the time! 2023 with no gui on desktop? 😂 hard pass on integra 7. Maybe, if I find a steal on a used one.

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому

      The more I use the Integra the more I love it

    • @Curious_Skeptic
      @Curious_Skeptic Рік тому

      @@GazWilliams Sort of cumbersome though, no? If only using presets, I can understand though. Hard to beat the price vs the results. If I'm not mistaken, Jupiter 80 had 256 voice though. Integra 128. I remember looking at the Integra, and the Jupiter 80 was worth the extra money to have the hands on controls, large touch screen, and many other features. You can also load expansion packs into the Jupiter 80. Doesn't have surround, but honestly, surround is more of a post production task I'd think. Glad you love it though. I can see why, but again, still on the side of the Jupiter 80. One of the best flag ship synths ever from Roland IMHO.

  • @rlwhite68
    @rlwhite68 Рік тому

    There is absolutely nothing in the Roland cloud or anything in their synth line up that compares to the Integra’s Supernatural EP’s. That other stuff doesn’t do the velocity switches to give you that bite on Fender Rhodes and Whirlitzer sounds

  • @leslie1526
    @leslie1526 2 роки тому +1

    What a shame that all we see these days are recreations of old analog synths that are usually monophonic
    That unfortunately is true for software plug-ins as well

  • @aphexish
    @aphexish 2 роки тому

    Wattahh thumbnail!!

  • @karl.weaver
    @karl.weaver 2 роки тому +2

    Why would you want ‘take apart’ a super natural sound? Do you feel mightier than Roland. Use your time to compose. You have plenty of knobs and faders to play with. Loved this pace of video, relaxing and informative. Subscribed.

  • @_o__o_
    @_o__o_ 2 роки тому

    wadup wit da thumbnail

  • @scrumpy82
    @scrumpy82 2 роки тому +1

    Gaz the latter day Leland Sklar.😂

  • @leslie1526
    @leslie1526 2 роки тому +2

    Terrible choice of sounds - bag pipes, really?! I’m sure Intrgra is capable more than what you’ve demonstrated

  • @fredflintstone1428
    @fredflintstone1428 2 роки тому +1

    My mate's got an Integra 7........what a PITA. Sounds were nothing to write home about as I remember.

    • @pcuimac
      @pcuimac 2 роки тому +3

      People still buy XV-5080 and Fantom XR. The SRX cards are still high in demand and you tell me the machine that has ALL SRX boards inside sounds bad? lol
      I have an Integra 7 and use it as the ultimate expander for my Fantom G6. It's a fabulous machine.

    • @fredflintstone1428
      @fredflintstone1428 2 роки тому

      @@pcuimac Have you an example of your work?

    • @e-conrecords4665
      @e-conrecords4665 2 роки тому

      @@fredflintstone1428 😂

  • @mildheadwound
    @mildheadwound 2 роки тому

    Get a used Kronos, or better yet, a Nautilus. They sound much better, and are much easier to program.

  • @boimesa8190
    @boimesa8190 Рік тому +1

    bruv get to the point....

  • @dycseu
    @dycseu Рік тому +1

    Quite hard to follow your blabla. You should rather concentrate on what you want to tell us and prepare before you start babbling. Thanx.

    • @GazWilliams
      @GazWilliams  Рік тому +5

      It’s my style! I’m the blah blah bloke

  • @AcidTechnoMan5000
    @AcidTechnoMan5000 2 роки тому

    Is there a mac app you can use instead of IPad?

    • @Firetracks
      @Firetracks 11 місяців тому

      Yes they have a VST/AU editor that opens in your DAW.