Members frogmonkey Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Um, I've got so many questions about synths that I can't seem to compose a post:eek: The sound in question is the preset B17 on the Microkorg. A google search tells me it's called "flashin' pad", and that it's a "classic MS2000" patch. Does anyone know where this sound originated? Is there an analogue ancestor to it? Could it have been an MS20? Here's the patch, shimmering behind the hits in the intro of this song:http://pulseprophets.com/mp3s/demo/Shining_Star.mp3 Here is a modified version of the patch in this intro (not the buzzing sound):http://pulseprophets.com/mp3s/demo/Dont_Look_At_Me.mp3 Here's the crux of the issue:I'm about to buy new gear. I want something analogue, and really good. I really like this kind of shimmery sparkly sound as an effect. Is it attainable on, say a Poly Evolver or a Prophet 08? How about a Moog Voyager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted November 28, 2008 Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Is there an analogue ancestor to it? Could it have been an MS20? The MS20 is a monophonic synth, so no. I really like this kind of shimmery sparkly sound as an effect. Is it attainable on, say a Poly Evolver or a Prophet 08? How about a Moog Voyager? Probably yes, definitely yes, no way unless you enjoy playing minor chords all the time because the oscillators have to be detuned 0, 3 and 7 semitones. The trick to make it shimmer is to route a squarewave LFO to the volume and a bit of a reverb wouldn't hurt either. But, several other synths have the possibility to do that, so tell us your budget . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frogmonkey Posted November 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks for taking the time to help me figure this out! I probably shouldn't have mentioned that I need new gear, because i really do want to figure out the "genaeology" of this sound. You know how some patches are obvious and intentional emulations of a sound that was originally made on, say, a TB808, or a Moog, or whatever old synth? The vast majority of synth demos on the internet are leads, or bass, or sequences with beats. As for budget, let's pretend it is unlimited for the moment. I have every intention of starting a "what gear should I get" thread when I'm a bit more prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 From the Korg web site. Unparalleled analog modeling power The tone generator of the MS2000/MS2000R uses a DSP-powered analog modeling system. The analog modeling system acclaimed on the KORG Prophecy, Z1, and Electribe series has been refined to produce an incredibly wide range of sounds. From sharply cutting to powerful and thick, all the awesome sonic power that can be produced only by DSP technology is packed into a compact keyboard or module. All major sound parameters are arranged on the front panel, allowing you the total freedom of manipulating knobs and switches in real time. Powerfully awesome waveforms The oscillator section consists of two oscillators and a noise generator. Oscillator 1 lets you select from eight oscillator algorithms, including basic analog synthesizer waveforms such as sawtooth and pulse waves, to unique selections like VoxWaves and 64 DWGS (Digital Waveform Generator System) waveforms first featured on the Korg DW-6000. Each waveform can be modified by applying a suitable type of WFM (Waveform Modulation) for an even wider timbral selection and movement. http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_prod_no=MS2000&category_id=1 Look into a DW-6000, DW-8000 and a Poly 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yoozer Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Actually, no - skip the Poly 800, because it's a cheap POS with a single filter, and it has an LFO with only sinewaves. Thing is, most newer analogs don't have the digital waveforms as an extra (exception being the rare Jomox Sunsyn). VAs have, but you wanted something actually analog . There's the Prophet VS of course and the Ensoniq ESQ (both digital waveforms, analog filter), but neither are blessed with a lot of knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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