Novation Remote-25 / X-station 2.0, X-station - Its just a bit Crap. Options

[Richard Trier]

Finally Novation have released X-Station 2.0 software for REmote Audio Extreme. This OS upgrade converts the humble midi controller into a single part KS Engine.... whatever that is when its at home.

For people who already bought the Remote 25 you will know just how long novation have taken to release this software.. their excuse at the time was "we're just trying to get it right"... OK so this is an acceptable excuse, we'd rather a bit of kit that works than a half baked mess. Unfortunatly it seams is exactly what novation have made. The Synth sounds awesome with excellent patches (well they come from the KS synth - so Im chuffed)

It seems the problem is useability. YOU CANT PLAY IT! you can press a few keys and twiddle the occasional knob but anything more than this makes the keyboard crash. Which them requires a swift on and off manouver (do this to often and OS X will crash too).

The update is available at www.novationmusic.com/xkstation
if you need it.... dont expect too much though.

P.S. AudioUnit version of V-Station still hasnt been updated to a version that actually works either.. but thats a story for another day.

[filarion]

I was similarily angry after updating. However, the problem for me only manifests itself when I'm using the Remote25 Audio without MIDI drivers active on the Powerbook. With Logic or Live (set to Remote25 Audio MIDI) open I can tweak whatever I want, record automation over automation etc. without a hitch. Same when the USB is unplugged and I'm running on AC adapter. The only problem I have is when I'm not running any audio software, USB is plugged in and I'm strarting to play more than a couple of keys. Seems like a MIDI loop issue - not that much of a problem for me, but annoying considering the time it took them..