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In My First Mind
OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by Andy Thompson
Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by John Hammaren
I've been played by a broad, but never played one.
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Thompson Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by Andy Kinch
I'd go for the Nord Electro 3, or is it 4 now? Great organs and piano, plus you might find a pretty good string synth loaded, or if you are very lucky you might find the rather impressive tron sound library loaded. I use mine all the time it's great. Andy K Andy Kinch kinchmusic@aol.com
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From: John Hammaren <hammaren@geoconcepts.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 9:18 pm
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
I’ve been played by a broad, but never played one.
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Andy Thompson
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
Dear all
It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to
take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and
piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a
suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to
hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond,
piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so
does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I
get any choice, that is :-)
Many thanks in advance,
Andy T.Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by lsf5275@aol.com
Bada Bing! Good one! In a message dated 8/3/2012 4:18:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hammaren@geoconcepts.com writes: I’ve been played by a broad, but never played one.
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Thompson Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by lsf5275@aol.com
Where are you off to, Andy? Frank In a message dated 8/3/2012 4:47:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kinchmusic@aol.com writes: I'd go for the Nord Electro 3, or is it 4 now? Great organs and piano, plus you might find a pretty good string synth loaded, or if you are very lucky you might find the rather impressive tron sound library loaded. I use mine all the time it's great. Andy K Andy Kinch kinchmusic@aol.com -----Original Message-----
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From: John Hammaren <hammaren@geoconcepts.com> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 9:18 pm Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations I’ve been played by a broad, but never played one. From: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) [_mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com?) ] On Behalf Of Andy Thompson Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by Mark Pring
Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations? Mark ________________________________
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From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by Gary Brumm
Hey Andy, You might want to take a look at the Kurzweil PC-3 line. The new firmware has the organs sounding great, the pianos are, well, Kurzweil (outstanding), and other synth stuff, even analog type stuff is quite good (even Mellotron sounds). Nord has some great all-purpose keyboards as well! Try them out and see what works for you..... Gary
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Thompson Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 12:13 PM To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by gino wong
We can all offer our opinions and are they entertaining but unless we are fully briefed, it's kind of like spitting n the wind.The Nords are wonderful.
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Looking at you list I might go Crumar organ Midi that and or a Noed G to a Roland or Korg classic software, on a laptop or VSt versions on a Muse. Set of new Taurus or new Crumar Pedals, a Modern Poly Prophet or Jupiter. A modern Mono little Phatty or Mopho ( Phatty has an arpegiattor that will do what the pro one sequencer did). Or you can get a workstation.
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On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 6:13 PM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:
Hey Andy,
You might want to take a look at the Kurzweil PC-3 line. The new firmware has the organs sounding great, the pianos
are, well, Kurzweil (outstanding), and other synth stuff, even analog type stuff is quite good (even Mellotron sounds).
Nord has some great all-purpose keyboards as well! Try them out and see what works for you…..
Gary
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Thompson
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 12:13 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
Dear all
It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to
take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and
piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a
suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to
hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond,
piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so
does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I
get any choice, that is :-)
Many thanks in advance,
Andy T.
Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE, CG, ReRED, CSEC
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-03 by lsf5275@aol.com
Mark, You need a nice Moog Satellite, and I'd be happy to sell you one. It's real analog, and real inexpensive. Only one oscillator, though. It's the perfect compliment to your Mellotron. It's versatility is only equaled by it's price. Frank In a message dated 8/3/2012 5:50:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au writes: Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations? Mark ____________________________________
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From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-04 by Mark Pring
You are probably right Frank, they seem to make some very great sounds, nice demo below. However I think one 1970's keyboard is enough and I really do want a couple of oscillators and at least an arpegiator if not a sequencer built in, polyphonic would be nice as well, although not essential. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp7jBWamkIE Mark PS If I change my mind I'll be in touch. ________________________________ From: "lsf5275@aol.com" <lsf5275@aol.com> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Mark, You need a nice Moog Satellite, and I'd be happy to sell you one. It's real analog, and real inexpensive. Only one oscillator, though. It's the perfect compliment to your Mellotron. It's versatility is only equaled by it's price. Frank In a message dated 8/3/2012 5:50:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au writes: >Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations? > > >Mark > > > > > > > > >________________________________ > From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> >To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM >Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations > > > >Dear all > >It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to >take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and >piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a >suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to >hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, >piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so >does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I >get any choice, that is :-) > >Many thanks in advance, > >Andy T.
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2012-08-04 by marabus
Hi Andy, No recommendations here but I wanted to wish you a great road trip.Where are you headed? Pete
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On 8/3/12 3:12 PM, Andy Thompson wrote: > Dear all > > It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to > take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and > piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a > suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to > hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, > piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so > does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I > get any choice, that is :-) > > Many thanks in advance, > > Andy T. > >
Re: OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-04 by ClayE
Clavia just started shipping the Electro 4D 61. I have one here at home :-) just for a few days. )-: All the organ and piano samples are wonderful. Leslie simulator is good. There's an overdrive with the speaker simulator that adds just the right kind of crunch. There are 128 programs that you can overwrite with your own. In the default factory programs, there's an overdrive B3, an overdrive Vox and an overdrive Farfisa with flanger. All magnificent. There's a pipe / church organ program that's VERY good as well. All of the 128 programs can have their own unique FX settings. Kinda nice but the default factory programs ALL have too much reverb. (Too wet...dripping in fact.) It took about 30 minutes for me to edit all of the programs to remove or dry up the reverb. Mellotron strings choir and flute are included in the factory programs and you can load a bunch of other tron / chamberlin sounds from the free Nord sample library. In order to get the mellotron samples to sound right to my ear, I had to boost the top end EQ way up. Other than that, pretty damn good samples I think. Clay --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy Kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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> > I'd go for the Nord Electro 3, or is it 4 now? > Great organs and piano, plus you might find a pretty good string synth loaded, or if you are very lucky you might find the rather impressive tron sound library loaded. > I use mine all the time it's great. > > Andy K > > > Andy Kinch > kinchmusic@... > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Hammaren <hammaren@...> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 9:18 pm > Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations > > > > > > > Iâve been played by a broad, but never played one. > > > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Andy Thompson > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations > > > > > > Dear all > > It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to > take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and > piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a > suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to > hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, > piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so > does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I > get any choice, that is :-) > > Many thanks in advance, > > Andy T. >
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-04 by Rick Reger
I've had a Voyager for about 7 years now and I've been really happy with it. Built like a tank with lots of flexibility and that great Moog sound. I've played a Prophet 08 and liked what I heard. If I go poly, I'd definitely take a second look at that. Hope that helps. Rick ________________________________
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From: Mark Pring <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au> To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations? Mark ________________________________ From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-04 by Rick Reger
Nords generally sound very good and are incredibly light and easy to move around. Rick ________________________________
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From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 2:12 PM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Clavia Nord Electro 4D Keyboard Demo with Chris Martirano
2012-08-04 by Robert
For anyone interested in the latest features of the "new" Electro, here is a link to a recent YouTube video which is fairly comprehensive. I "think" that using this keyboard and a dedicated synth and / or a synth that also has the capability to make other conventional keyboard sounds would cover most peoples needs when performing live. Robert http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiFlfU4v2aI ________________________________ From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 4, 2012 10:17 AM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: OT modern synth recommendations Clavia just started shipping the Electro 4D 61. I have one here at home :-) just for a few days. )-: All the organ and piano samples are wonderful. Leslie simulator is good. There's an overdrive with the speaker simulator that adds just the right kind of crunch. There are 128 programs that you can overwrite with your own. In the default factory programs, there's an overdrive B3, an overdrive Vox and an overdrive Farfisa with flanger. All magnificent. There's a pipe / church organ program that's VERY good as well. All of the 128 programs can have their own unique FX settings. Kinda nice but the default factory programs ALL have too much reverb. (Too wet...dripping in fact.) It took about 30 minutes for me to edit all of the programs to remove or dry up the reverb. Mellotron strings choir and flute are included in the factory programs and you can load a bunch of other tron / chamberlin sounds from the free Nord sample library. In order to get the mellotron samples to sound right to my ear, I had to boost the top end EQ way up. Other than that, pretty damn good samples I think. Clay --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy Kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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> > I'd go for the Nord Electro 3, or is it 4 now? > Great organs and piano, plus you might find a pretty good string synth loaded, or if you are very lucky you might find the rather impressive tron sound library loaded. > I use mine all the time it's great. > > Andy K > > > Andy Kinch > kinchmusic@... > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Hammaren <hammaren@...> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 9:18 pm > Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations > > > > > > > I’ve been played by a broad, but never played one. > > > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Andy Thompson > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:13 PM > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations > > > > > > Dear all > > It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to > take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and > piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a > suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to > hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, > piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so > does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I > get any choice, that is :-) > > Many thanks in advance, > > Andy T. >
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-04 by Mark Pring
Thanks Rick, I think I'm coming round to the idea of Tetra module, which essentially is half a Prophet ie 4 voices rather than 8 but otherwise the same. New Zealand is a small place, I have to travel to Wellington ( 3.5 hour sea crossing ) to try out any keyboards and there isn't a great selection there. I'm hoping to be able to directly compare the Moog Slim Phatty and the Tetra this next trip, they have a Voyager module and Prophet 08 but they are both a bit more than I want to spend. Mark ________________________________
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From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com> To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, 5 August 2012 5:28 AM Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations I've had a Voyager for about 7 years now and I've been really happy with it. Built like a tank with lots of flexibility and that great Moog sound. I've played a Prophet 08 and liked what I heard. If I go poly, I'd definitely take a second look at that. Hope that helps. Rick ________________________________ From: Mark Pring <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au> To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations? Mark ________________________________ From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I get any choice, that is :-) Many thanks in advance, Andy T.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-05 by Andy Kinch
The Phatty's Great Mark. I didn't think it would be, but it is. Andy K Andy Kinch kinchmusic@aol.com
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From: Mark Pring <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Aug 5, 2012 12:36 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
Thanks Rick, I think I'm coming round to the idea of Tetra module, which essentially is half a Prophet ie 4 voices rather than 8 but otherwise the same. New Zealand is a small place, I have to travel to Wellington ( 3.5 hour sea crossing ) to try out any keyboards and there isn't a great selection there. I'm hoping to be able to directly compare the Moog Slim Phatty and the Tetra this next trip, they have a Voyager module and Prophet 08 but they are both a bit more than I want to spend.
Mark
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 5 August 2012 5:28 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
I've had a Voyager for about 7 years now and I've been really happy with it.
Built like a tank with lots of flexibility and that great Moog sound.
I've played a Prophet 08 and liked what I heard. If I go poly, I'd definitely take a second look at that.
Hope that helps.
Rick
From: Mark Pring <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, August 3, 2012 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
Not so much a reply as a related request for information. I am thinking of buying an analog synth at the moment I'm using a Microkorg which I am very happy with but I think I would like a true analog synth. I've been looking at the Dave Smith Tetra and the Mopho and I am hoping to try out the Moog Slim Phatty soon. Anybody have any recommendations?
Mark
From: Andy Thompson <andy.thompson@virgin.net>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012 7:12 AM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
Dear all
It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able to
take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and
piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a
suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have to
hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond,
piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so
does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming I
get any choice, that is :-)
Many thanks in advance,
Andy T.Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations
2012-08-16 by Andy Thompson
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From: marabus Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 1:37 PM To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT modern synth recommendations Dear all Apologies for the belated response to all your responses... I'm playing in Oslo, Norway around November/December (should be nice'n'cold!). Thanks for all the suggestions - I suspect I'll end up asking for a Nord, although I'll need to know it's got a decent, fairly strident string synth patch on board! The Kurzweil's a good call, too. I'm sure the new Prophet's wonderful, but won't do what I need at all, sadly. Amusing to note that NO-ONE recommended anything Japanese! :-) Of course, now I'll find out that we're taking the overnight ferry and I can take my full rig... Thanks again, Andy T. On 8/3/12 3:12 PM, Andy Thompson wrote: > Dear all > > It looks like I'll be playing abroad later this year, without being able > to > take my regular rig (Jupiter-8, Taurus pedals, generic fake Hammond and > piano). I'm hoping to be able to use my Pro-One (which will fit in a > suitcase) to fake the Taurus and a mono synth patch I need, but I'll have > to > hire something locally to cover everything else, i.e. overdriven Hammond, > piano and synth strings. I'm almost entirely ignorant of modern synths, so > does anyone have any recommendations for something I can ask for? Assuming > I > get any choice, that is :-) > > Many thanks in advance, > > Andy T. > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links