How does the Voyager handle pads and strings. I looked at the manual and noticed a lack of these in the presets (unless they are named too weird for me to know). I would imagine it would handle them ok…since something like the MicroKorg or Novation K-Station does them ok. Just wondering.
Monosynths are not strong with pads and strings. The MS2000 is much better at this since it is polyphonic.
Right, I understand… but I only play one note at a time on the Korg…and it had a decent enough sound for me. The Voyager cannot do simple strings and pads? I figured with the three osc it should be able to create something close and usable.
I prefer my Prophet-5 for stuff like that.
I understand there are many preferred synths for pads and strings…but is the voyager capable of making decent pads and strings? I would not be buying it for this only…but if it can do them… that would be a plus.
Voyager can cop a monophonic string sound well enough. Use LFO for pitch modulation and VCO3 for waveshaping (PWM), adjust filter to taste.
I’ve made violin patches on the Voyager - monophonics are good for the expression that real violins have. After all, a trumpet and saxophone are monophonic.
Yes, I have created a very convincing violin sound using the Voyager - especially when using modulation to create a vibrato effect - and you certainly can create some very big, warm pad-like sounds, by using all three oscillators. However, string ensembles are a different prospect as you, generally, need to play chords to get the best result.
Thank you MC and The Unknown, that is what I needed. Just simply backround type of sounds… not trying to create an orchestra.
MS2000 is also probably not the best choice since it’s only 4 voice polyphonic.
One of the other VAs (Nord Lead 3, Virus etc.) might be a better bet.
I made a really nice string type sound on the Voyager that I sampled to my E4XT, sounded really nice actually. 
Otherwise I prefer the old vintage polysizers like P5, OB8 for strings/pads.
Regards
Demokid
Hey, JS!
I think it’ll easily do what you’re after, mate. The modulation possibilities mean that you can program some very expressive solo sounds. I’ve tracked a few of these up myself and got some lush chordal stuff.
And then there’s 3 Oscs and those parameter-lock-type chords. 
(Before I get into trouble, as far as I know, you can’t do p-locks on the Voyager.)
Thanks guys. I’m not a player…so my strings and pads are used just in the backround of my basic hip-hop beats…and they do not have to sound real at all. Basically I use one key pads…lol.
I’m hoping Moog comes out with the rumored cheap moog soon…if not, I’m going to have to come up with $3000 somehow. I’m just sick of messing with cheap virtual analog synths and don’t want to mess with vintage stuff (yet). I figure it is better to get one good real analog synth and be done with it…though my Evolver and Monomachine with stay.
Voyager will fit perfectly right in 
But yea, if don’t want to drop the 3k then wait for the rumored budget monosynth. Wont be long now.
My Voyager loves my Elektron gear. They sing very happily together. And when you put the MD/MM through the Voyager’s stereo filters, hook an exp pedal to LFO rate and modulate the filter cutoff with smoothed noise… well, it’s pretty special.
I can tell you this: you will not be disappointed with the sound of the Voyager if you decide to go for it. I’ve played synths for 27 years now and the Voyager still fills me with awe. Just the depth of it!
You can get the Moog sound for less than $3000. The RME is < $2000 and it packs all of the Voyager punch. I’ve seen some Performers at reasonable prices as well. Check around at places like ebay!
A performer just sold on eBay for a little over $1700. That’s very reasonable!
Very nice! Great Analog sound at a reasonable price!
I posted this in another forum but I still can’t believe it. Check this out!
http://bigcitymusic.com/product.asp?cat=new&pid=1000289
We’re just lookin for the MOOG sound man!! 
I’m not really into the RME…I just feel like if you are going to spend $2000…it should come with a keyboard built in… I would spend the extra $900 just for that reason. Stupid…I know. However, if you are going to do it…you have to do it right. It is not only about the Moog sound…if that was the case…I’d just ebay it and be done. It is about the whole aesthetic and solid feel of the voyager…it is just rediculously nice. Maybe a bit too nice for someone who cannot play well. I’m going to wait until the beginning of April…to see if a cheaper version comes…if not. I may have to go Voyager.
That one and the curly maple one have been for sale for a loooong time with no buyers. Wonder why.
Its very pretty, but I’m sure people can think of better things to blow their money on.
Anyway, $1700 for a Voyager is VERY inexpensive. How cheap do you want this low-cost Moog to be? Much less and I don’t think it will live up to the Moog name. When you start slaping on digital oscillators and plastic and whatnot, whats the point of buying a Moog? The name?
You say you want the Voyager because it is “ridiculously nice”. Thats something I understand well! People complain that it is expensive, but to a budding EE like me its a work of art and worth every penny. I don’t have much money, but I made a point to buy one.
Keep in mind the cheaper it cost, the less nice it is. Then whats the point?
You’ve hit the point exactly! That is an excellent price for a Voyager, backlit or not. If you can get Voyager’s at that price range why go with an alternative cheaper price stripped down version? You’d in fact just be paying for the name. Unless it sounds better. But I don’t think so