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Posted by coby on Nov-28-2002 18:51:

The best hardware synths

Well if we got one for software we need 2 make one for hardware !

Post a synth's name with a pictur, and a likn if u got one.

Ill start with the famous :

Virus C :

Wooden side panels
External power supply
Dimensions: 470 x 185 x 75 mm
Weight: 2.85 kg, 4.6 kg with packaging

32 knobs
35 buttons
69 LEDs

32-voice polyphony with 16-part multitimbral capability
1024 programs (256 User / 768 ROM / 128 Multi)

Undo/Redo/Random features to defeat �oops� and "writer's block"
4 oscillators per voice. 3 main plus one sub [when all oscillators are in use, polyphony may decrease, but not by more than 6 voices.]
Sawtooth, variable pulse, sine, triangle + 62 additional spectral waves
FM [Frequency modulation] with or without external Input signals
2 filters selectable as lowpass, highpass, bandpass or bandreject
4 filter configurations (serial/ parallel) for up to 6 poles [36 dB]
3 LFOs with 68 LFO shapes
Loop or Envelope LFO modes with midi clock sync
2 ADSTR envelopes [T=Time]
16 independent arpeggiators with numerous arpeggiator patterns and real time parameter access/modulation including swing & note length.
98 simultaneous DSP effects:
Reverb [w. pre-delay sync to MIDI-clock]
3-Band EQ per program/part [low/hi shelf + parametric mid]
Retro Phaser [6-stage stereo phaser with 24 filter-poles
Multiple independent distortion/saturation/Lo-fi FX per voice, including multiple distortion/shaper characteristics and variable gain.
Chorus/Flanger with rate sync to midi tempo
Simple or "Groove" Delay [preset polyrhythmic patterns]
32-band advanced vocoder
Ring Modulator
Analog Boost for true vintage tonal characteristics

2 Soft Knobs, individually assignable per program

Internal master clock that drives all arpeggiators, LFOs and delay times; automatic sync to external midi clock
Advanced Modulation Matrix with 6 source and 9 destination slots.
Complete control via MIDI (CC/Polypressure/Sysex) with "Adaptive Control Smoothing" for ultra soft parameter changes and no zippering.
MIDI Tempo sync capabilities for virtually every time-based parameter
Full 24-bit processing; 24 bit D/A, 18 bit A/D
6 individual high quality outputs
2 audio inputs to process your signals through synth filters, envelopes, FX, vocoder, FM, ring modulator, and more
Flexible "auxiliary" model of internal audio routing for processing/reprocessing internal/external signals through the synth engine and and effects of other voices
Surround sound capabilities
Free SoundDiver Virus editor/librarian for Windows� and MacOS�
Easy operating system updates via MIDI

Posted by xfer on Nov-28-2002 19:56:

I like the Yamaha CS6X. Mainly because nobody uses it and its sounds are just as good as the virusb not c. With a little tweaking i can make some awsome patches. You can also add a card to make it sound like A1NX

Posted by DJ_TonKs on Nov-29-2002 05:08:

Yamaha AN1X gives you fat & powerful sound

i own it for 3 years now and im very happy to have it ^_^

Posted by ms_bug on Nov-29-2002 09:02:

xfer: what is the price for CS6x? do you have keyboard version or rack? i'm thinking of buying one these days....

to explore some of the hardware synths try www.vintagesynth.com/
great site with lots of info. i use that one a lot...

peace
ms_bug

Posted by coby on Nov-29-2002 10:33:

quote:
Originally posted by ms_bug

to explore some of the hardware synths try www.vintagesynth.com/
great site with lots of info. i use that one a lot...

Thanks m8 thats a gr8 site !

Posted by xfer on Nov-30-2002 03:04:

My friend has it in his studio in La.. I like it better then his virus b and the Jp 8000. He has the keyboard not the rack. You can find the keyboard for about $600 used $1000 brand new. Some of my tracks have the sounds i sampled from it

Posted by ms_bug on Nov-30-2002 21:21:

coby: np m8, i have some other cool links, maybe will open thread with them

xfer: sweet! dude, i'm definately going to buy one. i think rack coz i have midi controler keyboard already...

cheers
ms_bug

Posted by Musicmaker on Dec-01-2002 09:43:

ms_bug, I would recommend buying the keyboard version instead of the CS6R. I had the rack version, but I found editting on that synth quite difficult. I think it's better to buy the keyboard version because that one has more knobs, so you can faster and easier edit your sounds. It doesn't really matter wich one you buy if you're going for the presets though, I'll guess.

Posted by Kid Epic on Dec-02-2002 07:23:

if you can afford it...

the Studio Electronics Omega 8

http://www.studioelectronics.com/products_omega8.php

Posted by ms_bug on Dec-02-2002 09:59:

Musicmaker: thanx man, i almost bought the R but i will consider what you said. the presets-hell no, i didn't spent so much time on learning just to use presets

peace
ms_bug

Posted by coby on Dec-02-2002 13:21:

Dos anyone know of a good synth for real good fat leads ?

Posted by DeZmA on Dec-02-2002 15:08:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_TonKs
Yamaha AN1X gives you fat & powerful sound

i own it for 3 years now and im very happy to have it ^_^

Could not agree more
Very rich sound, much underrated, interface is less a pain than you might think !

I like my micro Q also, for more digital sounds, tough it can do some warm pads too

Posted by DeZmA on Dec-02-2002 15:12:

quote:
Originally posted by coby
Dos anyone know of a good synth for real good fat leads ?

jp 8000, dunnow how much trance leads are based on this synth but it ll be a LOT

waldorf (micro) Q also popular (dumonde, ferry c, ....)

Novation supernova (atb,..)
Virus
Nord lead

Almost every decent virtual analog synth can do fat leads
Nothing stops you from going to your local dealer and ask a demo or try them yourself.

And if you're not having any money problems you should definately buy the alesis andromeda , real analog synthesis, 16 voices (i think) ,knob-per-function interface, LAAAAARGE ribbon controller,

Posted by ehcsztein on Dec-06-2002 18:25:

for leads / pads and flat weird sounds i love our oberheim matrix-6...

Korg Prophecy also does pretty good leads for a single voice...

for good solid sub bass pulses etc...MicroMoog (wish we still had ours!!!)

though the most Synth fun that i have had in a long ass time has been with my Korg EA-1...really simple user friendly machine (and cheap!!!) i have been designing most of my lead type stuff on this box lately and allowing the beefier boards to handle...well...the beefier sounds : )...

also from past experience cheap synths + cheap effects (like guitar stomp boxes etc) can yield utter sickness...think yamaha TX81Z or Roland Juno 1 through a wah pedal / flange / and delay..mmmmm tweaky!!!

my dream toy currently is the Hartman Neuron...i am geek for neural networking...pricey but oh so tastey

http://www.audiomidi.com/common/cfm...Product_ID=2610

Posted by coby on Dec-08-2002 14:25:

Wow man that looks realy neet , but realy expensiv

Posted by fr0st on Dec-08-2002 22:09:

well for drums im gonna have to go with a jomox airbase 99
and for leads Waldrof XTK
novation drumstation works well with the jomox stuff.....
if i was able to and could afford heres some of the stuff id have
alll awesome and unique gear to name one the best would be false
roland tb303
yamaha dx7
moog minimoog
roland juno 106
roland tr909/808
my list could go on

Posted by zox on Jun-08-2003 15:10:

korg ms-2000 this synth was made for trance.
i used to have a korg z1 man that sound was evil
best bass sounds i ever heard (minimoog included)

dream synth. waldorf wave.....the daddy.

Posted by Etherium on Jun-08-2003 18:48:

Studio Electronics Omega 8.

Makes an Alesis Andromeda sound thin!

5 grand!!!!