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Elson

You might want to look into a sample playback module. Cheap. Tons of 
sounds. Usually a huge synthesis engine that no one ever uses. Gives 
you a wide set of sounds. A fuzzbox, an echo, and a wah wah will give 
a little analog boost to the sound. Running the box through a tube 
amp will help as well(run the bass through a massive old bass amp 
with 15 inch speakers!). 

I can recommend Vintage Keys. Cool sounds. I also like to use hand 
percussion like rattles and bells, kids's squeak toys, melodicas, 
harmonicas. For analog bass and drums, the Rebirth software rocks. 
Collaborating with other musicians works great too.

Rainbow Jimmy
http://www.spaceanimals.com
http://www.mp3.com/spaceanimals