Members Don Solaris Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Congrats are hardly in order. I had the money and decided to spend it recklessly. I'm officially an unredeemed gear-whore. As if redemption was in the pipeline a few days ago.Kudos for the great choice! :thu:I was listening to Carey M's Omega 8 demos and {censored} my pants! This Omega / Code thing is simply the best polyphonic sound, FAT like Oberheim OB-X, yet with additional filters and features. Exactly the same thing happened to other two friends when they heard demos. Instant jaw drop! I'm seriously considering Omega 6. Clusterchord might go with Code 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Don Solaris Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 No Minimoog or modular stuff for you in the pipeline?LOL! This is just the 6 voice version Z-1. Really dirt cheap. I just bought it to try it. Later its easy to add MOSS board, or sell it. As of MiniMoog, i've found one in LA for good price ... BUT... its casing is... split in two. I'd need to buy new synthwood, but that would end up in $3000 total. That kinda puts me off. I didn't gave for JP-8 that much, damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Wow, that's a lot of filters Niall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carbon111 Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 I don't know if they're stupidly expensive, but I know they're beyond my reach.Seriously though, Niall, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 I couldn't decide between them, so I got both.Please someone stop me before I buy again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Good call! I haven't used the T-Res, but I used to have a Filterbank 2 and it's badass. Definitely worth reading the documentation. Secks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 I had one years ago but had to sell it before going off to grad $kool. NIN basically sold me on getting another one. The only reason I listen to Year Zero is to wallow in the Sherman awesomeness that's all over it. The first time I listened to that album I was with a buddy of mine who had absolutely no idea why I kept saying, "Ahhh, Sherman." The new rack version is so frickin awesome - solves the biggest problem with the desktop version: access to all those fabulous control options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syncretism Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Eh, the QMF did that, first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Don't . . . tempt me, Frodo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elsongs Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 A couple of weekends ago I bought a Rocktron Banshee talkbox:This thing is total fun and I run it in line with my Yamaha AN1x synth. I've made a monophonic sawtooth mono lead sound for use with the talkbox and suddenly I got More Bounce To The Ounce. When I don't need the talkbox, I just step on the switch and the AN1x's signal goes to the amp/monitors instead. Makes my band's shows more interesting, as I did a gig with it already. Just gotta remember to wash the damn thing out after each gig/rehearsal...I feel like a horn player, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Swami Digital Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 The new rack version is so frickin awesome - solves the biggest problem with the desktop version: access to all those fabulous control options! Agreed! It's next on my shopping list too. :-) -D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 The rack version is really nice. But, having the power cord, MIDI, and main outs on the front panel were kind of a drag for me. No big tho, congrats AR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Swami Digital Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Yeah, it will look ugly and demand more space in the rack. But it is convenient. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 The power being on the front is the biggest drag, but I think I'll end up using the midi from the front for those bits of kit that I don't always hook up (might toy around with sequencing the POD from the MnM, for example). It's intended to have that modular spirit, after all. My new rack is open-frame, anyway, so I'm less concerned about cable management now.If I remember its routing properly, having all the 1/4" jacks on the front is a huge advantage, since its signal path changes depending on what's plugged where. We should have a bay area sherman party. Might trigger an earthquake, tho . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Swami Digital Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 I need to get one first! >. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Get on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 At times like this, I wish I were still down there. I used to live in Sunnyvale m'sself, Swami. Corner of Remington and El Camino, over a shopping mall. Weird place but tres convenient. Used to shop at the Guitar Center in Cupertino. Quaffed a few brews at that blues bar across the street too...( think it was called "JJ's" ?) I assume Lockheed is still open for business over at the "Blue Cube" ? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kooki_sf Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 took the weekend to learn super collider. I have had it on my drive for a while but actually learning the beast has made it feel like a new instrument... I think my process of abandoning max/msp is complete. (and there was much rejoicing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stikygum Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Four, each voice with MINI, SEM, 2600 and CS-80 filters.Sweeeet mmmmm. (homer)I almost bought one once just so I could have it side by side with the Sunsyn. Bet those filters set you back a pretty penny.People tell me the ATC-X and Omega have very similar circuitry (where the SE-1X doesn't). But at the same time, SE does claim they're similar, but made to sound different.Enjoy that beastie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Swami Digital Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 At times like this, I wish I were still down there. I used to live in Sunnyvale m'sself, Swami. Corner of Remington and El Camino, over a shopping mall. Weird place but tres convenient. Used to shop at the Guitar Center in Cupertino. Quaffed a few brews at that blues bar across the street too...( think it was called "JJ's" ?) I assume Lockheed is still open for business over at the "Blue Cube" ? :poke: Hehe Just moved here about three months ago from Tampa, FL myself. You probably know the area better than I do!-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drxcm Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 JD-990 with the Vintage Synth expansion - should get here next week - had my eyes on one for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aanalogaddict Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Four, each voice with MINI, SEM, 2600 and CS-80 filters.Sweetness!!! What do you think of the CS-80 filter? I know it's the MOTM filter, but I haven't been able to find any demos. I'd love to ruin my economy by putting eight of the little b*stards in my 8-voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundxplorer Posted August 19, 2008 Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 Bought it just to finally test it. The Z1 was my main keyboard for a long time and I really liked it. It can sound like a hardware version of NI Absynth. One tip: to "warm" up the sound a bit, if you are going for analog-ish type sounds, the on-board EQ is helpful. Boosting the mid-highs does something to the filter curve that makes it sound more "real" to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Don Solaris Posted August 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2008 The Z1 was my main keyboard for a long time and I really liked it. It can sound like a hardware version of NI Absynth. I hope your words come true! Absynth is one of my favorite digital synths ever! I was reading Z-1 manual and began to be afraid that its synthesis capabilities are a little bit too basic for my taste. As you can see in demo section, i prefer making more complex stuff in Absynth without using any samples. But i should first try the Z-1, then judge it. If this really turns out close to Absynth... that will be my dream come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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