starmanwarz wrote:I agree 100%.
I mean I'm a flagship guy myself, but I can't justify the double price of the X over the Live. They do exactly the same thing, no extra features on the X, just a bigger screen, a few more buttons and ins/outs. Which is why I'll be getting the Live.
All NAMM videos where focused mostly on the Live which was being showcased in most occasions. The X didn't get much love imho, maybe because of the lack of features compared to the "mainstream" (due to it's lower price) and mobiity Live.
Regarding the Ren then yeah, unless someone really wants a standalone machine I don't see any other reason to buy the X.
I don't fully agree, To me it looked as if the 'X' gained more attention at the NAMM than the 'Live' did. The 'X' even had a few pre-NAMM videos and the 'Live' didn't.
The 'X' will have a better soud card than the 'Live', Bigger screen (which you can titl), more buttons and Q-link rotary knobs so better control, VU meter, scribble strips in the q-link section, scrible strip right below the VU meter to see what program your in, more inputs, 8x CV/Gate, Transport control << >> (Thank God), and a more sexy/WoW factor look (The last one is just my opinion)
Is the price of the 'X' justified in comparison to the 'Live'
NO it isn't but in the end it all depends on your wallet and what you're willing to spend on these new maschines.
Here in Europe I'ts going to be €1799,- for the 'X' and €999,- for the 'Live'.
I will lay down that nasty €1799,- for the 'X' cause I expect it to bring me alot years filled with joy (production wise).