Members waldojeffers Posted September 15, 2010 Members Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hey guys, I'm looking at buying my first synth. I want at buying used to save some money. The Korg ms2000 looks great to me and also this video of the ms2k has reassured me . I like sounds like this demonstrated. But I have been lurking for months trying to find a used one pop up for sale. So I guess now it's time to broaden my options. Are there any synths similar to this that I can look for? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnotherScott Posted September 15, 2010 Members Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hey guys,I'm looking at buying my first synth. I want at buying used to save some money. The Korg ms2000 looks great to me and also this video of the ms2k has reassured me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaVU_vqaMSU. I like sounds like this demonstrated. But I have been lurking for months trying to find a used one pop up for sale. So I guess now it's time to broaden my options. Are there any synths similar to this that I can look for? The MicroKorg has the same sound engine as the MS2000. If you can't deal with the mini-keys, you can also drive it from another keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chando Posted September 15, 2010 Members Share Posted September 15, 2010 Or Korg R3. Or if you're lucky and find some blowout deal on a Korg Radias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SynthEnthusiast Posted September 15, 2010 Members Share Posted September 15, 2010 Yeah the R3 is great,but maybe not the best for a first synth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waldojeffers Posted September 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hey guys, thanks for some new names to look out for. I've done a little more reading reviews and have picked out a few others to perhaps look out for to buy. Are these the goods? Korg ms2000Korg Z1Alesis IonRoland Juno-60Roland jx3p / jx8pNovation Nova 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Leonard_Hatred Posted September 16, 2010 Members Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've just sold my MS2000 and bought a Roland SH-01 Gaia. It depends on the kind of sounds you want to make, but personally I'm really glad I made the change. And I'd say the Gaia is the PERFECT first synth - VERY VERY easy to use, even easier than the Korg MS2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted September 16, 2010 Members Share Posted September 16, 2010 i'll respond here instead of PM - i think your choices look fine. perhaps the z1 and JX series would not be the best if you're wanting to learn subtractive synthesis right off the bat (unless you get a PG programmer also), but the rest appear to cover your needs well. spend some time choosing and finding a great deal, but not so much time that it prevents you from getting music accomplished. you should be able to accomplish your goals using any number of synths. don't fall into the trap of "Oh i don't have X or Y synth, so i can't do proper pads/bass/leads because i NEED that synth" . being resourceful is a huge part of having regular music output - use what you have on hand. my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carbon111 Posted September 16, 2010 Members Share Posted September 16, 2010 Are these the goods? Korg ms2000 Korg Z1 Alesis Ion Roland Juno-60 Roland jx3p / jx8p Novation Nova 2 If you can find a working Juno 60 at a good price, it is an excellent first synth! http://www.carbon111.com/juno60.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted September 16, 2010 Members Share Posted September 16, 2010 there's an HS60 right now at music go round for 475 ish dollars plus shipping. that's like a juno 106 with speakers, basically. just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waldojeffers Posted September 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2010 Hey thanks for the help guys, So the best synths to buy out of these are the first 5? No others in that list? Korg ms2000Alesis Ion Korg R3 HS60Roland Juno-60Korg Z1Novation Supernova Novation Supernova 2 Novation Nova 2Roland jx3pRoland jx8p Akai AX-80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members synth_lover Posted September 18, 2010 Members Share Posted September 18, 2010 JP 8000 (mentioned). Novation X-Station. Roland SH-201.If you don't know much about all the different synths out there and what they do, do a little bit studying before u buy. I spent months trying to figure out the differences between all the different synths but turned out I still didn't know much. You'll probably end up going thru a few synths before you understand the differences and know which one you want and which you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members liliththekitten Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 best to play them all first. Some synths just grab you from the start, have the sounds you wanna make, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nice keetee Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 buy them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SynthEnthusiast Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 buy them all I assume that will be after he wins the lottery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted September 19, 2010 Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 best to play them all first. Some synths just grab you from the start, have the sounds you wanna make, etc. this, totally, if you can. it's so true. it's a first instrument of sorts, allow yourself to become emotionally attached to it. and if you can't play a buncha different synths locally, then pick any of the ones on your list and dive right in. your mind is going to be blow no matter what! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waldojeffers Posted September 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2010 your mind is going to be blow no matter what! haha, thanks guys. I am going to hunt one of those synths down, I'm so keen to get my mittens on one by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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