If you could only own two synth's ?
MOOG Minimoog and EMS Synthi-AKS. Why ? The powerful sound of the Mini (more explanation won't be necessary I suppose...) and the modular versatility (and great sounds of course) of the Synthi.
A third would be the CS-80. Richness of sound, and great control features (polyphonic aftertouch, ribbon controller, etc...)
A third would be the CS-80. Richness of sound, and great control features (polyphonic aftertouch, ribbon controller, etc...)
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in a realisic world...my micromoog and the DSI tetra (or if i had to chose between the 3 i own, cz5000)
in a ideal world... Voyager and andromeda
in a fantasy-never-going-to-happen world... T.O.N.T.O. and Con brio ADS 200
in a ideal world... Voyager and andromeda
in a fantasy-never-going-to-happen world... T.O.N.T.O. and Con brio ADS 200
My modular so far: Q104, Q106 x2, Q107, Q108, Q109 x2 , Q116, Q118, Q127 w/Q140, Q130, STG Wave Folder, Mixer and Mankato playing with Moog Voyager, VX-351, CP-251, MF-104M x2 ( STEREO!) Volca Beats and Bass, Arturia Beat step
1) Minimoog Voyager Old School
2) Prophet 08 Potentiometer Edition
I use both of these instruments, and they make a beautiful combination. Their tones are similar enough so that they blend together very well.
A CP-251 Moogerfooger for added modulation on the Voyager, and a set of bass pedals powered by a MoPho or Tetra would really round out this set up nicely.
For those who don't mind repetition, another nice set up would include TWO Prophet 08's. One could be used for chordal/accompaniment playing (expanded to twelve-voice capacity with a Tetra), while the other could do double duty between unison and poly modes. And don't forget the bass pedals.
2) Prophet 08 Potentiometer Edition
I use both of these instruments, and they make a beautiful combination. Their tones are similar enough so that they blend together very well.
A CP-251 Moogerfooger for added modulation on the Voyager, and a set of bass pedals powered by a MoPho or Tetra would really round out this set up nicely.
For those who don't mind repetition, another nice set up would include TWO Prophet 08's. One could be used for chordal/accompaniment playing (expanded to twelve-voice capacity with a Tetra), while the other could do double duty between unison and poly modes. And don't forget the bass pedals.
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1) Moog Voyager
2) DSI PolyEvolver Rack
So much power, such a small footprint Have been very productive with these two, lately - run the PER as 4 mono synths, for a total of 5 voices. Silly fun...crazy amounts of real-time control in the PER engine & patches, if not the panel...Voyager is a dream controller, too.
Alternate, to step in if #1 or #2 can not fulfill their duties: Roland Jupiter-8. With the Kenton Pro-DCB interface, you can get some groovy things happening with syncing the random arpeggiator to MIDI clock...NOT a complete solution MIDI-wise, but not bad for plug-and-play.
2) DSI PolyEvolver Rack
So much power, such a small footprint Have been very productive with these two, lately - run the PER as 4 mono synths, for a total of 5 voices. Silly fun...crazy amounts of real-time control in the PER engine & patches, if not the panel...Voyager is a dream controller, too.
Alternate, to step in if #1 or #2 can not fulfill their duties: Roland Jupiter-8. With the Kenton Pro-DCB interface, you can get some groovy things happening with syncing the random arpeggiator to MIDI clock...NOT a complete solution MIDI-wise, but not bad for plug-and-play.