Alesis Andromeda A6

Hey hey there....I think the a6 is great for emulative sounsd.  I 
like using it for emulative sounds...and pads and strings...

it's pads can get amazing due to all the modulation 
possibiltiies...very nice synth

:)



--- In Andromeda_A6-ION@yahoogroups.com, "dwaldman6" 
<dwaldman61@c...> wrote:
> Nice setup Josh!  
> 
> My other synths (asided from the Andromeda) are The Waldorf Q, 
> Korg Triton & MS2000, Roland V-Synth & Doepfer A-100 Modular.
> 
> I used to own a Super JX (keyboard version of the MKS-70).  Its 
> pads were super warm and smooth.  Nothing else sounds like 
> that.  The Andromeda is NOT as warm, but is FAR FAR more 
> flexible than the MKS-70.  I would go so far as to say it's in the 
top 
> 5 analog synths of all time...of course, that's all subjective 
(some 
> might argue that the Korg DW-6000 belongs in that elite group).  
> 
> The Andromeda SUCKS for emulative sounds; that's what my 
> Triton is for.  For everything else, it kicks lower intestine.  
It's truly 
> a dream machine & worth every penny I paid for it.  The Rolls 
> Royce of analogs...pure luxury (albeit made in Taiwan).  
> 
> To answer your question, the Andromeda will probably 
> disappoint you if you're trying to simulate the sweet spot of the 
> MKS-70...which is super sweet.  Andy is DEEP...a modulation 
> matrix pops up for each knob you touch, so that the sound can 
> be incredibly strange & detailed.  Think Matrix-12.  I don't 
> remember the Matrix being that warm, either.
> 
> I suggest plugging in a quality set of headphones and spending 
> quality TIME with Andy before making the leap.  
> 
> Dave