Elektron Musical Instruments

I'm going to agree with Gene.  And without knowing much more about what you 
are looking for, the question really is too hard to answer.

I own the G2, MnM, and a Virus C.  All three are excellent and stand the 
test of time (in other words, I learn something new each time I start to 
explore or play).  Each has a "personality", each has uniqueness.

I am an old fart with a long history in synthesis (mainly analog).  My 
opinion (worth all of about $.02 and worthless in Euros): sound wise the 
Virus gives me the strongest palette and power.  Playability, fun factor, 
joy of noodling about goes to Elektron, hands down.  Power to explore sound 
design and synthesis concepts and learning curve goes to the Nord (I 
started with a Micro Modular years ago, you could easily get that and one 
of the others instead of the G2 and be happy).

Instruments are personal and it is hard to type words about something that 
is non-verbal, tactile, and immediate.  It would be like choosing a bicycle 
based on a small photo.

So, my real suggestion: find a way to try them out.  Which means finding 
people who already have them.  I am on the Peninsula between San Francisco 
and San Jose.  I am open to allowing people to stop by and spend some 
quality time trying out things.

Perhaps you are near someone that would extend a similar invite?  Good 
luck.  At a minimum, you are sure starting with a fine short list to choose 
from and I wouldn't fault you for picking any one of them.

At 06:41 PM 02/24/2005, you wrote:


>I've spent quality time on the G2 and the mnm, and I'd say that for ease of
>use the sequencer on the mnm wins, but for power and flexibility,there is
>simply no comparison. The G2 sequencer wins by a mile.
>
>But for the entire question - yes - what kind of sound do you want, how
>important is 'the sound' in the decision, do you care that an instrument
>tries to emulate analog, what kind of modulation power do you want, how many
>voices do you need, what do you want out of an on board sequencer, and do
>you care if there is one,  etc.. Depending on what is important to you, you
>could choose any one of these.<snip>