Members hyperjoga Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 ...ahhh, the classic "which synth should I buy?" thread. I'm needing some analog sounds beyond my monotimbral Novation A-Station... Right now I'm looking at the following: Nord Lead 2x Nord Lead 2 DSI Poly Evolver Keys (though admittedly, this one is pricey) Korg MS2000b Nord Modular keys Studio Electronics SE-1 Is MacBeth still selling any of his old stuff? The M5 is too much $$ for me, but I remember he made some killer mid-range stuff a few years back.. I've never played with any of these synths before with the exception of the Nord Modular, which I used to own (and loved, I might add). Just looking for a general concensus on the synths listed, and any others you might recommend. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjx Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Why not dump the Astation for a Bassstation? Based om your choices, I would go for the SE-1. Not a flame, but out of curiosity, you are almost at 2500 posts here and you can't answer your own question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperjoga Posted August 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by rjx Not a flame, but out of curiosity, you are almost at 2500 posts here and you can't answer your own question? As I said, I'm just looking for a general consensus on the synths above, and any additional suggestions I might want to look into. Not looking for someone to hold my hand, just looking for opinions from users of the above synths. Not interested in getting rid of the A-Station. More interested in expanding beyond it. Thanks for the suggestion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 the Nords and Korg are "virtual", not true analog, and the SE-1 is monophonic. So, of your choices, the PEK is the only polyphonic, true analog (and digital) synth. What's your budget and musical style? Maybe an A6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperjoga Posted August 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by idiotboy What's your budget and musical style? Maybe an A6? Good question. I'd like to spend under $1200, but could be persuaded to spend more on the right synth. The Andromeda is indeed a dream machine, but far too spendy at $3k, I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by hyperjoga Good question. I'd like to spend under $1200, but could be persuaded to spend more on the right synth. The Andromeda is indeed a dream machine, but far too spendy at $3k, I think... A6 can be had for $1500-1700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeebus Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Have you considered a Virus? Tonally, it is much different than the A-station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperjoga Posted August 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by urbanscallywag A6 can be had for $1500-1700. Rrrrrrrrreallllllllly??? Whereabouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperjoga Posted August 4, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by Jeebus Have you considered a Virus?Tonally, it is much different than the A-station. I had, actually... 'cept for the price.. Sort of the same reason why I hadn't really considered the Andromeda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Originally posted by hyperjoga Rrrrrrrrreallllllllly??? Whereabouts? eBay. I don't remember seeing anything against buying used in your posts, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aeon Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Since you used to own a Nord Mod, and loved it, why not go down that familiar road once again? There is something to be said about familiarity with a piece of gear and how that affects workflow and such... Of course, if you truly want analog sounds, then you need to consider an analog of some sort. Kind of hard to answer without knowing your other gear, working style, music style, budget, etc. cheers,Ian (with his admitted Nord Mod bias) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pagan Posted August 4, 2005 Members Share Posted August 4, 2005 Nord Lead and Virus models are must have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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