what to combo with the voyager?

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:33 pm

i am feeling an urge to get a partner for my voyager os. i have my eyes set on a few different options. i am wondering out of these options if any of you have rocked the os or regular voyager along side these, and your opinions on the partnership of the two.

1. Vox Continental
2. Fender Rhodes
3. Nord Electro (looks like it would do an alright job with providing the rhodes, b3, and connie sound)

I am also debating with myself on whether or not to keep it analog. I know the older ones will require more upkeep, but not really a major concern.

I think I remember seeing somebody that had the Vox Jaguar amongst their setup as well. So, any thoughts on the pairings of those with the Moog would be awesome. Recommendations beyond those 3 are welcomed, except a B3...much too heavy

Just Me · Post by **Just Me** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:11 pm

An M1-3/M101-3. Not nearly as heavy as a B. Has a flat top to set the Moog on. Does not have harmonic foldback like a Console so will sound absolutely correct in songs like Whiter Shade and Green Onions. Has complex generators for the pedals and legato for the pedals. Real nice units and dirt cheap around here. ($50 to $200 if you buy, some people will give them to you! I got mine with a Leslie for $200.)

Rhodes Chroma! Good luck finding one.

Any of the 3 popular analog string ensembles (Crumar, ARP, Solina)

Rhodes or Wurlitzer piano

A Prophet 5 or T8 would be really nice to give animated pads.

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EricK · Post by **EricK** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:07 pm

NOthing is like a Moog and a Rhodes. But a flattop Rhodes will be more sturdy than a roudtop. A roundtop will hold it but if you are concerned about long term storage on top of the lid then a flattop is the best way to go. Aftermarket flattops can be had.

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:14 pm

i think the big organs would be too bulky. although i totally dig the sound. having the flat top allowing for the moog to sit up top is a HUGE plus. one reason why i really like the continental, plus the continental just has a great dirty 60's garage sound. i think as large as i would want to go would be one of the combo organs, which are still pretty heavy.

erick, you said that there are flat top rhodes? or the option to find an aftermarket top to make the rhodes have a flat top? this would make choosing between the rhodes and continental pretty tough. the more i think about it, i think i want to find the real deal and not get the nord. otherwise, i feel i would end up regretting it. i could see eventually getting both the rhodes and continental. i know a guy in a local band here that found a rhodes and a wurlitzer for $200 each at a thrift shop. talk about being at the right place at the right time.

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:23 pm

I've got a Farfisa Matador-R that I absolutely love. Farfisas are a touch expensive, but I picked mine up for $250, so deals ARE out there. Same with Vox Continentals. You can't go wrong with a quality combo organ IMHO, if you don't mind the upkeep.

analoghaze · Post by **analoghaze** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:38 pm

Alesis Andromeda A6.

The A6 and the Voyager make a crazy team.

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:18 pm

yeah i was even considering the nord c1 before. it has an amazing b3 sound. the vox continental sound seems mediocre. it also has the farfisa, but not too familiar with that one.

the A6 looks sick. i have not listened to it too much though.

the vox seems hard to come by, but i am really diggin on it.

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:50 pm

so i have the opportunity to get a fully restored 54 key rhodes. he is asking 1200, but the wife is not too supportive on this one

tips please....

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:10 am

psmoog wrote:so i have the opportunity to get a fully restored 54 key rhodes. he is asking 1200, but the wife is not too supportive on this one

tips please....

I'm assuming you want to keep the wife in this one. Ummm...I'd say, negotiate on the price. Although 1200 IS a reasonable price. Perhaps tell your wife that it is required for the continuance of your happiness? Or see if the guy will trade something for it.

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:20 am

lol. the funny thing is that just yesterday she brought home an add from craiglist for a crappy upright piano. althought that was for about $1000 less. i think she is still hurting from the moog purchase i made.

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:47 am

A grand is a grand. An upright isn't a grand, and a $200 upright isn't grand. However, a Rhodes IS grand especially when it cost as much as an LP. There ya go! Tell her that it's the same price of a much smaller keyboard that you will buy if she WON'T let you get the Rhodes! Tell her that the cost per key is much less than the LP.

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:55 am

muahaha. valid argument. she will be home in 20 minutes and the debating is going into full swing...

Analog! · Post by **Analog!** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:26 pm

all signs are pointing to go for the rhodes! pics will be coming if i end up snagging it.

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:39 pm

psmoog wrote:all signs are pointing to go for the rhodes! pics will be coming if i end up snagging it.

Nice!

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:17 pm

Man I don't know. There are Rhodes out there for less than that. I don't know if I woudl go with a 54 key rhodes because you might find yourself wanting more keys. It IS small. I also am not a keyboard player primarily but I think the midrange of the rhodes sounds the best so its something to consider.

Beware people who say their rhodes is fully restored.

I think, and I don't know the market, but you can get a rhodes for less than a thousand.

First of all, what you really need to do is register at fenderrhodes.com and ask some questions there. They have pictures of Flattop Rhodes holding a whole host of vintage keyboards.

Then you need to check Ebay and see whats going on there.

http://www.shopspeakeasy.com/sess/utn;j ... 50x135.jpg

http://www.speakeasyvintagemusic.com/

They do sell remanufactured Rhodes, Hammonds, Clavis, Wurlis and more.

Eric

I think everyone on here has their own preference for a sister synth or piano. Lots of choices to make, lots of stuff to make you drool, like analoguehaze's synth porn above lolol!