If you could only own two synth's ?

Drew · Post by **Drew** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:55 pm

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

ebg31 · Post by **ebg31** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:50 pm

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.

museslave · Post by **museslave** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:54 pm

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.

little doodler · Post by **little doodler** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:50 am

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

Array · Post by **Array** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:41 am

I only own 2 synths right now

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

ebg31 · Post by **ebg31** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:28 am

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.

goldphinga · Post by **goldphinga** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:36 am

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.

Boeing 737-400 · Post by **Boeing 737-400** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:37 am

Well, seeing as I only own 3 synths...

I'd keep the Voyager and Prophet-5.

gd · Post by gd » Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:41 pm

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

Lengai · Post by **Lengai** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:23 pm

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.

Qwave · Post by **Qwave** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:00 pm

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!).

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:12 pm

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??!

MC · Post by MC » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:36 pm

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

OysterRock · Post by **OysterRock** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:31 pm

MC wrote:Andromeda and Buchla 200e. I'd be happy for a loooooong time with those two.

I'm with you MC

monads · Post by **monads** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:59 pm

1. Voyager
2. Virus C

and....

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