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Originally posted by Derivative once again. the fixation with VAs. i just dont get it. with 1k why not go for a phat analogue mono synth? you might be able to get a sequential pro one with that. its high maintenance and its hard to track down parts for it. treat it well and it'll make the sickest synth basses you will ever hear.

because VA's, especially modern ones are far more advanced than old MIDI controlled analogue synth, plus you stated another reason "its high maintenance and its hard to track down parts for it."

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once again. theres more to synthesis than just analogue synths. and virtual analogue synths. what about digital ones? FM synths? physical modelling synths? sample playback synths? additive synths? digital pianos?

theres tonnes. and yet so many dance producers are fixated on THAT analogue sound. analogue is great. but theres are certains things you will NEVER EVER be able to do with it. one of them is model real life instruments accurately. and yet one of my favourite dance music sounds are from classic house piano keyboards. id love that sound. rather than just keep buying up more VAs i would wanna try something different - ive already got a virus b. if i wanted a new synth i would want something a virus would never be able to do. why? it broadens my sonic palette. ive got more varied sounds i can put into songs.