KORG EX 8000 any good? any one used one?

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Posted by sylenth on Aug-31-2009 13:44:

KORG EX 8000 any good? any one used one?

hello all. so i walked in to a 2nd hand store near by & came across this rack mount old school ''digitally controlled analog synth.'' it's going for a really good price @ South African rands R1000 or in euros around 120 euros.

it's in exellent condition considering it's 25 years old! with original manual foot controller & cables. so was just wondering if any one could say whether i should grab it or not?

will it give some nice analogue sounds i can use in my trance productions?

would love to get a acess virus but living in a 3rd world country, cash is low so, could this be a start to build up a collection of analogue synths, like would it be useful for a specific use like pads, bass...?

thanx for any info you can provide. Jason. SA.

Posted by aLviNx80 on Aug-31-2009 21:13:

never used one before but it seems to have good reviews

http://www.sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/korgex8000.cfm

Posted by cryophonik on Aug-31-2009 21:44:

I've never owned one, but I do remember wanting a DW-8000 (keyboard version of the EX-8000) when it was released. I played it in the store on several occasions and I knew a few guys in other bands that had one. Going from memory, I can't really recall exactly what it sounded like, but I have no doubt that it would be usable for EDM today. However, I do remember that, like many synths made in the mid-late 80s, it was largely menu driven and not the easiest to program. You may be able to find a patch editor for it though. More info, samples, reviews:

http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/dw8000.php

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/...org/EX8000/10/1

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/...rg/DW-8000/10/1

Posted by sylenth on Sep-03-2009 16:57:

thanx for the replies & those links cyro. was hoping for someone to reply who's atleast tried one personally & perhaps still uses one currently, but anyways... i'll go try grab it & try it out.