Elektron Musical Instruments

On Dec 9, 2006, at 12:03 PM, Federico Ciapi wrote:

> > The SFX-6, hands down. I prefer the sound and I'm dead fast
> > with it. There's very little loss in translation from idea
> > to sequence and sound for me.
>
> Niall, why do you say you prefer the sound of the SFX-6?
> Is it more versatile?
>
> Unfortunately I'm not able to test any of these synths :-(
> So any advice is really welcome.
>
> I noticed there are no SFX-6 available right now, hope Elektron
> builds a few more...

Well i think the sound thing is up to you, I guess by listening to  
demos. The evolver is capable of a wide variety of sounds from analog  
to digital and everywhere in between. The MnM though is unlike any  
other synth, the way it integrates the synth engine(s) with the power  
of it's sequencer, it will change the way you make music, especially  
if you are looking at it as an escape/addition from/to the computer  
world. I think most would agree it's addicting in it's simplicity. I  
think the MnM is worth it even if it did not have any internal  
synths, meaning to sequencing other gear. The Evo accomplishes this  
sound/sequence integration as well, in fact in a deeper way in some  
respects, but i think the MnM gives you more for the money. Lets not  
forget the live aspects of the MnM as well, very inspirational. The  
sound of the MnM is fairly specific though, it has a wide range but  
if you don't like the vibe you won't like it.

Two of the best synths around and a hard decision,

I have some demo's with a great deal of MnM in them, let me know if  
you want to hear.