here's my list :

Alesis A6 Andromeda
Access Virus C
Roland JP8080
Novation DrumStation
Yamaha A5000 sampler

Outboard effects:
DBX 266XL
Lexicon MPX100

Mixer and other:
Yamaha OR-2
Emagic AMT8 MIDI interface
Mackie HR826 monitors

from what I've heard, the Alesis A6 Andromeda is one of the most powerfull (and expensive) synths you can buy, but I havn't really heard any sounds out of it that I like.. and I don't think many producers use it, but I could be wrong

Paul,
I've talked to some people who own both the Virus and the Andromeda and they say that the Andromeda puts the Virus to shame sonically. I think you too will agree after listening to the Andromeda samples on this link http://www.code404.com/a6/audio/

Virus b = icy + crisp
Andromeda = ballsy + warm

they should make a desktop and a rack version for students like us so we don't have to rob a bank to buy an andromeda
I wished analog synthesis was cheaper

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Originally posted by ThatAznGuy Paul, I've talked to some people who own both the Virus and the Andromeda and they say that the Andromeda puts the Virus to shame sonically. I think you too will agree after listening to the Andromeda samples on this link http://www.code404.com/a6/audio/

I listened to afew of those samples, they're not bad, but nothing too out of the ordinary .. it has some nice strings though.

I think the main point of the andromeda is that it's a real analog synth, not a virtual analog.