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> But, I want to add a poly analog synth to my setup.
> 
> Here is the big question:
> 
> I want polyphonic analog pads, with midi
> capabilites. 
> (synths like the roland mks-80 are great, but I want
> modern 
> stability. Trips to the tech for calibration is not
> an option.
> 
> So wich one?

I'm also looking for a nice analog poly, but I'm
through with unreliable vintage stuff, and there
aren't many newer options out there. I've been
drooling over the Prophet 08, but I keep reading mixed
comments about its sound. I wish someone would come up
with a cheap Juno clone or something, but it's not
likely to happen.

In the meanwhile, I've just got back my Ensoniq ESQ-1
(which a cousin borrowed), and it's a great hybrid
poly synth. No knobs, but extremely easy to program,
and with 3 oscs, 3 LFO's, and 4 envelopes per voice
(plus amplitude cross-modulation, osc sync, and other
nice tricks), it's a very powerful synth. It's also
very analog sounding. Can't believe people sell them
for less than $200. Oh well, such is life.


> If I had the modules for 3 seperate sounds at once
> on the 
> dotcom.....what would I use to enable chord
> tracking? Thee age old 
> question =).

There are some MIDI/CV converters out there (try
Kenton or Doepfer) with multiple pitch/gate outputs
which can handle chords. I don't know any specific
models, though.


> I dont use me other synths all that much anymore.

Same here. My Waldorf XT and Korg MS2000R don't see
much action anymore (which is bad because they're
great synths). I also bought an Emu MP7 Command
Station which I think I will end up selling, although
it works great as a drum machine.

> any and all suggestions will be considered since
> this fall I am going 
> to buy one.

Good luck finding the best for your needs. If you get
the Prophet 08, I would like to know what you think
about it.



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