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I've been up and down like a schizophrenic for the past week trying to decide what I want to do. First, I wanted outboard gear for mostly signal FX processing, then I decided to stick with software processors and get some older synths. Then the more and more I looked into "classic" synths, I found that most just a bunch ROMplers with a very low amount of memory (but still plenty of presets). Yes, I know there are old digital instruments that have patches and sounds that not even Nexus or Trilogy can reproduce, but I'm pretty confident in today's ROMpler's in that they blow away old ones.
Then I thought about getting 3 MX 1000's and turning them into an 18 voice, stereo monster. After much reading and review, they seem to be fairly faulty so I've got cold feet on that.
Thankfully, all I have so far is a rack mount. I've decided I'm going to do a lot more "research" before I start trying to commit to something. Sweetwater has been really helpful and said even though they'd love to sell me 10 synthesizers today, its probably best to get just 1 and go from there. So for now, the plan is to save for one really good synthesizer. (Most likely a new one)
I really like subtractive synthesis (I despise FM synthesis as a method, although it produces wonderful sounds) so my choices are pretty narrow. I'm an absolute atmospheric freak, so I want my synthesizer to have huge sounding pads, atmospherics, sound scapes, synths, etc. Although great bass, percussion, etc is always welcomed, they are not what I'm concerned about.
I've been looking at the following.....if anybody has any other suggestions or would like to comment on these, please do tell. The only thing I have to go on are youtube videos and various sound samples. Before you even read, I do NOT want a virus of any kind.
I am preferring a mount rack, but not all of these are available as such.
Nord Lead 2x Rack
Nord Lead 3 Rack
Alesis Andromeda (most likely way too expensive, but I am entertaining the thought of getting one if it's worth the outrageous price tag)
Korg Radius Rack
Roland VP-770 / VP-550
Moog Little Phatty Stage II
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