Hi there!
I hope you can help me with this doubt!
I'm looking forward to buy tomorrow a Moog Voyager , but i have a question, i'm not sure if buying Moog Voyager RME + VX-352 + Akai Max49 (i need a new keyboard) or in stead just buy the Minimoog Voyager with the keyboard?
I need a keyboard in my studio desktop, and what i don't know which of these 2 options will it be more useful, Akai Max49 has got an arpegiator + cv control with pads and nice keys.
In the other side it is the full pack in one piece + Assignable X/Y/A Touch Control Interface that has got this one, i have never tried the keys of a moog so i don't really know if they will be as cool as the akai plus the issue of space in a future on my desktop for all the hardware.
Then i hope all minimoog and voyager RME owners can give me a tip.. at the moment i only own from moog the minitaur which i love....
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!
Cheers,
Carl.
Minimoog Voyager vs Voyager RME + VX-352 + Akai Max49
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I believe you made the right decision. I was also stuck between buying the RME or a full Voyager and finally went for the full option and am very happy I went this way.
The keyboard version is just sexy and very useful. The price differnce between the two is also quite small.
The keyboard version is just sexy and very useful. The price differnce between the two is also quite small.
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What they said
I was stuck in a smilar (but with less of a wallet) and was going to buy an RME (only) or an Old School, I went with the latter.
Voyager has a really nice keyboard with nice aftertouch, not that Max49 doesn't feel good. But you can always add the mother of all arpeggiators later and the Max only has a few more keys so you are not giving up much.
Rack mounted synths have no soul, grab a bargain on a Voyager while you can, it's a piece of furniture for crying out loud...
I was stuck in a smilar (but with less of a wallet) and was going to buy an RME (only) or an Old School, I went with the latter.
Voyager has a really nice keyboard with nice aftertouch, not that Max49 doesn't feel good. But you can always add the mother of all arpeggiators later and the Max only has a few more keys so you are not giving up much.
Rack mounted synths have no soul, grab a bargain on a Voyager while you can, it's a piece of furniture for crying out loud...
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Re: Minimoog Voyager vs Voyager RME + VX-352 + Akai Max49
As yet another Voyager owner, I agree about the advantage of having a keyboard unit - the keyboard plus all the knobs and touchplate all in one unit is, for me, a huge plus over using an external keyboard with a Voyager RME, which does not come with a touchplate. I also agree the Voyager keyboard has a premium feel, though the aftertouch response may depend on if the unit you purchase has the aftertouch upgrade.
I guess your final decision may depend on how you want to use the Voyager. If you want to primarily play the Voyager manually as an instrument with occasional sequencer/arpeggiator input, the all-in-one keyboard with touchpad is probably the way to go. If on the other hand you will be primarily twisting knobs on the Voyager while a sequencer/arpeggiator triggers it, then maybe the RME + Max 49 might be the better solution.
I guess your final decision may depend on how you want to use the Voyager. If you want to primarily play the Voyager manually as an instrument with occasional sequencer/arpeggiator input, the all-in-one keyboard with touchpad is probably the way to go. If on the other hand you will be primarily twisting knobs on the Voyager while a sequencer/arpeggiator triggers it, then maybe the RME + Max 49 might be the better solution.
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Not to be original, I add a voice for the great Voyager keyboard feel, as well as the fact having a real complete instrument is much, much sexier to me as a live keyboard player.
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Hi there!
thanks for your opinion, and yes i guess i choose the right option, i'm still waiting for my voyager to come, monday will be the day finally!!!
When i touch that beautiful keys i will let you know what i think, but i can imagine i will fall in love with this piece of pure sex, hehehe
So yes, i guess if you can afford the best option will be to have the all in one with the touch panel and i hope my voyager comes with the aftertouch keys already, i didn't know this was not in all of them, my voyager is from December'12 so i hope it does.
Thanks again, and happy new year!
thanks for your opinion, and yes i guess i choose the right option, i'm still waiting for my voyager to come, monday will be the day finally!!!
When i touch that beautiful keys i will let you know what i think, but i can imagine i will fall in love with this piece of pure sex, hehehe
So yes, i guess if you can afford the best option will be to have the all in one with the touch panel and i hope my voyager comes with the aftertouch keys already, i didn't know this was not in all of them, my voyager is from December'12 so i hope it does.
Thanks again, and happy new year!
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So here it is my beauty ... I`m LOVING IT!!!!
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That is a really nice Voyager you have there. I have a slim. and have been tossing between voyager or sub phatty because I want another moog. truth be told i'd prefer a voyager for a number of reasons. Literally almost pulled the trigger on one just last night on ebay. decided it felt too impulsive (late night ebay buys - just seem a bit impulsive to me)... But seeing yours and considering the touch plate and the warm sound and the fact that I believe I can poly chain the slim to it (if i've read correctly) makes up my mind. But I think I'll wait until after NAMM2014.
but just to say it again. your Moog Voyager Fire Mahogany is hot.
That is a really nice Voyager you have there. I have a slim. and have been tossing between voyager or sub phatty because I want another moog. truth be told i'd prefer a voyager for a number of reasons. Literally almost pulled the trigger on one just last night on ebay. decided it felt too impulsive (late night ebay buys - just seem a bit impulsive to me)... But seeing yours and considering the touch plate and the warm sound and the fact that I believe I can poly chain the slim to it (if i've read correctly) makes up my mind. But I think I'll wait until after NAMM2014.
but just to say it again. your Moog Voyager Fire Mahogany is hot.
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