Members binaryjeff Posted December 13, 2013 Members Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hey all. I'm new to the forum and synths/workstations, and am looking to make my first purchase. Here's what I'm looking for:Built in sounds. I lack the free time and skill to create my own sounds.I'm interested in arranging and composing new age/soundtrack/ambient if that matters at all.Built in multi-track recorder/sequencer. See question 2 below.Ability to export mastered (I don't know what that technically is) wav audio files.Use without a computer. I'm a software developer and frankly am tired of staring at screens by the end of the day. I understand I will be giving up some capibilities but being new I'm probably easily impressed anyways.Just a synth/workstation. I don't want a mess of external hardware, cables, etc.(optional) Recording other instruments. I fiddle with guitar and woodwinds.(optional) 61 keys for space saving. Will not be travelling with it. Can you please help me with the following:I'm currently looking at the Juno Gi. I guess my budget is under 2k, but I'd certainly feel better under 1k seeing as how this is a new adventure. I'm lost when it comes to used/older hardware that may meet my needs. Do you know other options that I should consider?Recording vs. Sequencing. As you can see from my requirements above, I don't really intend to use MIDI output at all. So any sequencing I do will be on the keyboard. In my reading someone mentioned the Juno G has a sequencer and the Juno Gi does not. How likely am I to be frustrated by the lack of a sequencer? Is the ability to "punch in/out" and re-record a small portion of a track a realistic alternative to a sequencer? Not sure how to word this, but is the experience of doing only live recordings any more satisfying/frustrating than "programming" the notes I screw up with a MIDI sequencer? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted December 13, 2013 Members Share Posted December 13, 2013 binaryjeff wrote: Hey all. I'm new to the forum and synths/workstations, and am looking to make my first purchase. Here's what I'm looking for: Built in sounds. I lack the free time and skill to create my own sounds. I'm interested in arranging and composing new age/ soundtrack/ambient if that matters at all. Built in multi-track recorder/sequencer. See question 2 below. Ability to export mastered (I don't know what that technically is) wav audio files. Use without a computer. I'm a software developer and frankly am tired of staring at screens by the end of the day. I understand I will be giving up some capibilities but being new I'm probably easily impressed anyways. Just a synth/workstation. I don't want a mess of external hardware, cables, etc. (optional) Recording other instruments. I fiddle with guitar and woodwinds. (optional) 61 keys for space saving. Will not be travelling with it. Can you please help me with the following: I'm currently looking at the Juno Gi. I guess my budget is under 2k, but I'd certainly feel better under 1k seeing as how this is a new adventure. I'm lost when it comes to used/older hardware that may meet my needs. Do you know other options that I should consider? Recording vs. Sequencing. As you can see from my requirements above, I don't really intend to use MIDI output at all. So any sequencing I do will be on the keyboard. In my reading someone mentioned the Juno G has a sequencer and the Juno Gi does not. How likely am I to be frustrated by the lack of a sequencer? Is the ability to "punch in/out" and re-record a small portion of a track a realistic alternative to a sequencer? Not sure how to word this, but is the experience of doing only live recordings any more satisfying/frustrating than "programming" the notes I screw up with a MIDI sequencer? Thank you! You wrote your question very well, so you will find this guide useful and easy to understand: http://tweakheadz.com/guide-to-home-and-project-music-studios/ Really worth going through all his content! There are many reasons for Midi but in this age of computers which you want a break from some could have a non midi set up and manipulate audio... each has its hassles... but think of it this way if you like physical gear, one day you may buy a sound module and need midi... If you go hardware soon you will need a mixer and other gear, look through the pics here also: http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Keys-Synths-amp-Samplers/Hey-Ma-Look-Im-a-synthesist-studio-pics-gear-list-thread/td-p/249523/jump-to/first-unread-message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cresshead Posted December 13, 2013 Members Share Posted December 13, 2013 all in one workstation type synth on a budget? korg Krossit as 16 mididchanel sequencer plus a 2 channel audio track, lots of presets and a programable arp that can be used for drum/bass patterens too.it's lightweight and low cost yet still packs a decent punch sound wise. also in the frame:korg kromeYamaha MOXF 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMKEYS Posted December 15, 2013 Members Share Posted December 15, 2013 To the OP ,, do you play keyboard now? if you don't , your first step should be piano or organ lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members binaryjeff Posted December 16, 2013 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2013 Good question. I played both piano and keyboard long ago. I don't remember what keyboard I had back then, but I certainly never learned how to use it aside from the built in accompaniment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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