The Logic Off Topic list

Even though lists are often used to kvetch about things, it's nice to kvell
a little too. I had an idea, somewhat related to my request about emulating
retro synth sounds: I wanted to mention one or two of my favorite
music-making items, things that are, to borrow from Shakespeare "not of the
freshest" and don't seem to get much attention, but are still fun, inspiring
and/or useful. I was hoping that some other members might mention a few of
these types of items that are near-and-dear to their music-making hearts. So
here are a couple of my favorite things:

I still love my Ensoniq ESQ-1, and even as I go more virtual, it'll probably
be one of the pieces of hardward that I hold on to. It was the 4th in a
succession of synths that I had bought (Moog Prodigy -> DX7 -> Korg EX800),
but it was the first one that I really liked. Even now I find it's unique
and gritty sound very useful in arrangements.

I've probably used SFX Machine more than anything else to mangle samples. I
know that it's only Premier, and that it's been eclipsed by all the VST
stuff, but I still turn to it first if I want to freak a sample.

Well, there you are. Anybody else want to contribute something about a
nugget in their arsenal?
Cheers,
Kevin