Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Hey Aaron,
I'd consider the novations if they wern't so expensive, better off going Studiologic IMO but used is or a deal at a store is good.  I'm considering older models for sale on craigs or an old demo in a store.

Iain, couldn't agree with you more about the m-audio, just trying to be fair as I didn't take it home for a week to bash out, err, try.
Do you plan on selling your Fatar anytime soon btw ;>
also, you're correct, Kurz has a Fatar keybed and its good to know the action is better on the logics than the kurz!  I'm not looking for a lead type keybed as that's what my Nord is for, I use the evo as extra flavour and drones as well as weirdness.

Lastly, also considering a Korg M1 since 'apparently' they key action is suppose to be good and durable (please advise otherwise folks).  I don't really require hammer action or more than 61 keys but something much more than my previously stated dislikes and something that doesn't weigh as much as a kurz 88 key monster.

--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, "Iain Bryden" <ibryden@...> wrote:
>
> Ubiquitousblack, I have a K2500X embedded in my studio as the controller
> for my just about everything, but I don't think it is well suited for
> synthy leads from the Evolver. The K2500X is also way too heavy for
> gigging and it's a real pain to set back up - making my studio unusable
> for too long. This is why I ended up buying a Studio Logic Fatar 1176
> (used from craigslist) that stays in the case when I'm not on a gig or
> certain rehearsals. The Roland XV-5080 is the center of my live rig and
> the Fatar controls that. 
>  
> The Fatar 1176 has 76 weighted keys, which is about all I need, and I
> very much prefer the feel over the Kurzweil. I believe Fatar makes the
> key bed for Kurzwiels', but I can tell you the feel is not the same. 61
> keys too limiting and 88 is too big for smaller clubs and too unwieldy
> for me to transport. 
>  
> I'm considering replacing the two items (Fatar and Roland XV), with a
> Fantom X7 to cut down on things to carry. I'm familiar with Roland, like
> their sounds, and have 4 expansion cards I'd hate to do without.
>  
> Also, you mentioned the M-Audio 88 key controller. IMO the M-Audio
> Keystation Pro is one of the worst keyboards I've ever tried. The keys
> have a strange action where the resistance disappears just before the
> key is all the way down, which makes it difficult to play softly.
>  
> Regards,
> -- Iain
>