Very low output
EDIT: I’ve also experienced some of the pop’s reported by others when activating other partials and playing notes in quick succession. Admittedly, I have a 6th gen iPad with A10 processor, so this may be the culprit, but hopefully, Roland can find ways to optimize this for slightly older iPads. UPDATE: I can easily reproduce this when I touch keys near the screen edge, so maybe it’s more of a hit detection issue near the bottom edge of the screen keys?
Response from developer
Hi PlayDoh003, ** Update** We just launched an update to ZENOLOGY GX that addresses the low volume issue and more. Check it out and let us know if the issue is resolved for you by updating your review. Thanks for updated review! We'll be addressing the volume issue (and some issues reported with the on-screen keys) for the next patch, which is in testing now. I'll update this review once it is 100% rolled out. ZENOLOGY GX is using the same ZEN-Core engine found in ZENOLOGY Pro, and ZENOLOGY GX in GALAXIAS. With that said, performance capabilities will be less on older processors such as the A10. Contact us at https://www.roland.com/cloud/contact-us if you have more feedback to share and thanks again!
No AUV3
Response from developer
Hi Dbboy16, Yes! AU Plugin support is our top priority and will be released in an upcoming update. I'll update this review, when it is ready.
Roland has work to do
menus being unresponsive to clicks when using a mouse;
.svz export function creates 0kb files;
non-compatible with Logic Pro or other DAWs;
tiny UI which practically requires an Apple Pencil;
inability to see or directly enter parameter values as numbers;
difficult to use on screen controls;
complete lack of documentation;
Perhaps the worst sin of all, though, is that it appears to have been created using a cross platform development tool in Visual Studio or the like, on a PC, rather than in Xcode on a Mac. The app deviates completely from the user interface standards that Apple has set out, and does not use any of the standard controls or UI elements. While it does mostly work, it's the most un-iOS app I've ever used on an iPad, aside from ZenBeats. The UI is an improvement over ZenBeats, but it still carries Roland's signature disregard for the human element. Roland makes good sounds, and good hardware, but even on the hardware, they have failed to grasp the importance of visual elements and of a clean, beautiful user interface. I hope that as Roland goes through this preview phase they will remedy not just the clear bugs but also some of the usability problems. As for right now though, Zenology GX for iPad is not really ready to be a serious tool for music creation.
For reference, I own several recent Roland and Boss hardware synthesizers and other devices.
Response from developer
Hi TraxusIV Thank you for checking out ZENOLOGY GX and an extra thanks for your detailed and candid feedback. As with any initial release, there will be lots of things found that can be improved. The team is on it and we'll be releasing updates to address some of these issues soon, including the SVZ export you mentioned. If you have more feedback you wish to share or need additional support, contact us at https://www.roland.com/cloud/contact-us and we'll be here to listen and help!
Not up to Roland’s usual standards
Response from developer
Hi legittristan. ** Update** We just launched an update to ZENOLOGY GX that addresses a low volume issue along with some additional audio engine improvements. Check it out and let us know if your volume issue is improved by updating your review. Thanks for taking the time to send us your feedback! Good news is that we are just getting started. You can expect that we'll be updating ZENOLOGY GX to address feedback, add of polish and new features. AU plugin support is a top priority and will be released within our free promo period. We'll also be bringing support for additional Zenology packs in the future too.
Lots of promise - but so quiet
Response from developer
Hey Sbaugh, ** Update** We just launched an update to ZENOLOGY GX that addresses a low volume issue along with some additional audio engine improvements. Check it out and let us know if your volume issue is improved by updating your review. Thanks for taking the time to review and provide feedback. We're working to address the low volume issues with certain presets in the next release. I'll update this reply when the issue is resolved.
