Elektron Musical Instruments

Numerology (mac only) - HIGHLY recommended, and a tremendous value. Thing
is, if you get into Numerology, which can modulate the parameters of soft
synths, you develop a whole other viable option, in my opinion. The computer
based thing, which I think is becoming more and more attractive, with some
great soft synths. If you already have the fast computer, this is the most
economical choice. But some combination of all of these is probably,
ultimately, the most attractive choice.

If you don't have computer sequencing, I'd say that given your criteria, the
Monomachine is overwhelmingly the best choice. The Virus doesn't have a
sequencer. The g2 does, and it's excellent - but the G2 exceeds the learning
curve/complexity factor that you're into (which isn't a criticism) - you
really need to PROGRAM it to get your money's worth. The Monomachine is
great fun. Excellent sound and the sequencer is just SO well integrated. (I
should mention that the limitations of the sequencer did annoy me, the most
notable of which is the fact that all tracks must be the same length. ONe
reason that I preferred the sequencer on the POlymorph, though the synth on
the mnm is far, far superior.) If you're looking for virtual analog, though,
the mnm isn't the best choice.


-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Mitchell [mailto:chrism@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:00 PM
To: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [elektron] Mono Machine or Virus or Nord G2 Modular
Synths???



well, but by that argument since the G2 is going to require the
computer to program it (the sequencers) anyway, then he should also buy
a Powerbook and run Numerology ;)

On Feb 24, 2005, at 8:41 PM, Gene Schwartz wrote:

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> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Mitchell [mailto:chrism@...]
> Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:07 PM
> To: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [elektron] Mono Machine or Virus or Nord G2 Modular
> Synths???
>
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>
> If money were no object, I'd buy all three (obviously) because they
> fill different niches.  I own a monomachine and a virusC (indigo2) and
> they're very different, my friend also has a Nord Modular (1) and
> MicroMod... very different.
>
> It depends I think on what your interest is as far as programming.  The
> MnM has the sequencer which is unmatched, and the closest competitor in
> these three would be to setup some step sequencers in the Nord.  The
> Virus series is really quite nice, whether you get the TI or a B or C
> (which can be had at much more reasonable prices, since we all know
> that money *is* an issue or we wouldn't fret about which to buy)...
> Great sounds in a flash, and nice interface to the programming.
>
> I'd really like to get a Nord G2 because I like the programming style.
> Between a MachineDrum, MonoMachine and the Indigo2, I don't know if I
> could ever justify it, though... (especially not with a baby coming
> hah.)
>
> give some more specifics about what you want to do and maybe we can
> solicit some more specific answers.
>
> On Feb 24, 2005, at 6:53 PM, Paul love wrote:
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>> Hey all I am curious If you had the Bones to drop on a Hardware synth
>> what
>> would you Spend your money on If money was no option
>> A-MonoMachine---
>> -B Virus Ti Polar----C Nord Modular G2!!! I am A Machinedrum Owner As
>> well
>> and know that  Elektron rocks But Need Some opinions Please!!!!!
>> Thanks
>> Regards Paul
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