A comparision query

With the new factory modifications now availible for the little phaty by moog, how does the LP compare to the Voyager? Both can have cv in and out, current operating systems, and all that good stuff. Of course the Voyager has one more occilator, but the LP has an arp. What is your take?

CV’s : those of the LP are quite limited compared to those of a Voyager+VX351. The out’s of the LP must be done at the factory. Limited set but the most important ones are there.

Arp : cool feature, fun to play, more useful to certain crowds than other. I arped every other note the first day my LP came in. Now, I can’t remember last time I used it. None of the music I play or listen to makes use of an arp.

I think very highly of the LP. Sexiest and most instantly recognizable synth on the market, it looks so good. The interface is superb for a diminutive knob job. Sounds similar to the what the Voyager can sound on 2 Osc’s. Easier to carry around and gig with. Very well balanced performing unit (octave switch) at an incredible low price.

Two Oscs are fine most of the time but third Osc of the Voyager makes a big difference to me. The two modulation busses gives more hands on capabilities, which I have been able to appreciate more and more lately. Other small differences here and there, but a full knob panel, nice wood finish and a much better keyboard raise it to the level of a finely crafted full featured musical instrument. Something you’re proud of. Although I like the LP so much, I must say it has seen less action since the Voyager OS made it’s way in.

Tough choice. I wouldn’t want to face it (again) :unamused:

I think that the LP sounds more aggressive or has a harsher edge compared to Voyager.

I used to own the Voyager RME, really enjoyed it, but in the end got a lot more work done with the LP. The overdrive is a valuable feature, as is the ARP, although I don’t really use ARPs on principle as you can do the same thing with your fingers or a piano roll. Sure you get another LFO, OSC, and a high-pass filter with the Voyager, so there’s definitely more sonic variability available, but at least in my current set-up, I have more modulation points and extra oscs than I know what to do with, so the LP really shines as a more studio friendly work-horse for me.

Once I get the CV output mod I’m pretty sure the LP will be the dream synth. The XS (or maybe the new SEM) is the perfect compliment for it too. :smiley:

The Voyager has many more connectivity options (w/351, etc) but obviously at a cost. The keyboard is obviously a 1/2 octave bigger and has a nicer feel but I’m more comfortable with the LP’s pitch and mod wheels.

Pound for pound (and $ per $), the LP cannot be beat. I have a Tribute edition that I had CVs put onto and also a Voyager Old School that I just picked up. To me, that’s the dream team.

The ARP is great for composing, improvising… rather than spending alot of time recording backing tracks or messing with sequencers, I can setup a quick ARP and then use both hands to play leads or bass on my other keyboards.

The 2nd Mod bus on the Voyager (and tying it to aftertouch, etc) really makes a difference as far as expressive playing is concerned (since my LP is a TE, I don’t have the additional destination as on the LP Stage 2).

I’m really looking fwd to a possible 16 note sequencer for the LP but I frankly, I couldn’t choose between the two if I had to. I am set on both.

Before picking up the Old School, I considered an RME to play either through the LP or through another midi kbd but I’m glad that I went this way.

I thinkits safe to say that they are two different instruments, but this question has been asked alot on the forum, use the search engine for more responses.

Eric