[Poll] SE-1X Nova vs. ATC-Xi Quad - which one for basses?

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Posted by cryophonik on Oct-12-2009 17:28:

[Poll] SE-1X Nova vs. ATC-Xi Quad - which one for basses?

I'm on the verge of picking up a new analog mono synth that I will use primarily for basses. I was set on the Studio Electronics SE-1X Nova edition, but the ATC-Xi Quad has me reconsidering because the additional filter types seem to make it more flexible. I haven't owned or used either, so I'm making my decision on their features, reputation, mp3/youtube demos, and your recommendations. Have any of you owned and/or compared the two? Which one would you recommend and why?

BTW, my (in)decision is truly down to these two, so I'm not interested in Moog, softsynth emulation, etc. suggestions - I own/have owned plenty of those.

Posted by alanzo on Oct-12-2009 22:20:

The ATC no doubt because of its versatile filter cartridge system. It would be capable of a lot more tones that way.. thus its original name, the Tone Chameleon.

THE Se-1x is a straight-on mini moog recreation... meh. I didn't really like the Voyager, and neither did you.

Posted by cryophonik on Oct-12-2009 23:21:

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Originally posted by alanzo
The ATC no doubt because of its versatile filter cartridge system.

That's what got me thinking - plus, the "Quad" version comes with all four filter types built-in, so no cartridges/additional costs.