If you could only own two synth's ?

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which ones would they be and why?
p.s they don’t have to be moog.

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At first thought, it would have to be a Minimoog of either model (Voyager, or Model D) and a Fairlight CMI IIx.

The reasons being:

Minimoog: The Model D and Voyager each has its own unique characteristics that need no introduction. Sure, I still haven’t played the Model D, but I’m sure something about it made it so big.

Fairlight IIx: Any number of reasons. Perhaps, since I was born into the digital revolution, I entered the world of synthesizers thinking that many of them had the Fairlight’s characteristics. Y’know, two keyboards, patch memory, 80-track sequencer and computer characteristics. I’ve obviously learned otherwise since then, but I have come to know that the Fairlight still has a place. It’s easy to make up your own sounds with it, sequence with it and back it up. It’s digital, but it’s got analog filters. I always liked doing things with a lightpen, besides. As far as plugging it into a wall socket, well I’ll just buy a voltage adaptor for it.
The only downside would be that I’d prefer it to suit plastic floppy discs, as opposed to the vinyl ones of the day.

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It seems so cliche to say a Mini, but I have to say a Mini. I’m still shocked to find that a. everything everyone ever said was true b. that its sound truly is THAT distinctive.
The Korg PS-3100. Do I really need to explain this one?
If I was allowed to bring just one more, I’d probably bring a Yamaha CS-50.

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Arp 2600 and a Studio Electronics Omega 8 with the Oberheim filters installed.

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I only own 2 synths right now :frowning:

Anyhow, ideally I would keep my Q+ and have a fully loaded Omega 8 for it to play with. :wink:

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Now you mention it, I’d like to alter one of my choices. Instead of a model D, I think I’d settle for a Voyager. Sure, the Model D is durrable, but the Voyager can do more, plus the digital memory.

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  1. Voyager- sounds as great as the mini in its own way, very versatile, perfect monosynth for 2005, nothing can really beat its versitality and sound.

  2. Memorymoog plus- The greatest polysynth of all time. Its a dirty and powerful but beautiful beast that has to be the most inspiring poly i have ever played.

:smiley:

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Well, seeing as I only own 3 synths…

I’d keep the Voyager and Prophet-5.

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likely my Voyager and an OBX-a once I find one.

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1- Dave Smith Instruments: Polyevolver

2- Moog: Voyager

They are both designed by synth gurus, and they both incorporate the best of the old and new schools. Also, both synths are brand new and the companies are still in buisness with live tech support, updates and repair.

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Moog Voyager, Waldorf Q if I would have no way of fixing an oldie in the next time.

Minimoog and Waldorf WAVE if ther is a service department close by. But they are both working fine here (fingers crossed!).

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I’d probably go for rarity. How about a Yamaha GX1 and a Serge synth? That is, of course, simply a dream.

More practically, I love the Korg Triton Studio since you can easily burn finished master CDs right in the synth. I’ll also take an Oberheim Matrix 12. Anyone have one for cheap??!

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Andromeda and Buchla 200e. I’d be happy for a loooooong time with those two.

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I’m with you MC :slight_smile:

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  1. Voyager
  2. Virus C

and…

MACHINEDRUM

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Actually, if I could only own two synths, I’ll keep the Voyager and swap the Prophet-5 for a CS80! :smiley:

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MC

It would take you a loooong time to get a sound out of the 200e! (and I mean just a bleep).

It comes with a nine page manual which doesn’t explain any of the actual physical functions, it just talks highbrow about synthesis. it’s limited in that you can’t use an audio signal to control voltage and by all accounts, it actually sound quite “digital”.

The first review of it will be in Sound On Sound magazine next month, Gordon Reid has Richard Lawsons demo model (rlmusic, uk distributor), I spoke with Gordon a few weeks back and he didn’t have much to say about it (although he will try his best to give it a favourable review).

Looks lovely though!

mal

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i like the logic behind that :smiley:

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  1. Rhodes Chroma (with a few spare voice cards and spare power supply!).

Nice weighted keyboard, velocity sensitive and has the ability to sound like a lot of different polysynths.

  1. memorymoog (LAMM)

Not quite ‘minimoog’ sounding but close to it with the extra benefit of polyphony and a wider soundset.

Mal

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Mal, I had hands-on experience with a Buchla Music Easel and a 200 modular five years ago. When I messed with the 200e at this past winter NAMM show, I knew what the modules did and I patched sounds out of it in a short time. I did my homework :smiling_imp: