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Nice versatile, 'affordable' physical synth reccomdations!
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Djones
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Posted : Jun 17, 2006 19:38
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Right now, I already have some very nice Vst synths, like Albino, Z3ta, Absynth, V-Station and some others.
But I'd still like to have a real synth like an Access Virus or so.
What would you reccomend?
I don't really want to spend too much money, so I've been thinking of the options:
Either a second hand Access Virus B.
Roland Sh-201
Alesis Micro
Korg Micro X
Besides the point that it needs to make nice grunchy hard Psy Sounds, I'd also like a synth that offers plenty of modulation possibilities.
Which of the above stated would you reccomend? |
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FaceHead
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Posted : Jun 17, 2006 20:01
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VIRUS!!! I got an "a" no contest. I ve used all except sh201 micron has ok sounds but is a pain to program and isnt as tweakable . MicroKorg has a quick easy vocoder but once again isnt very tweakable and has mini keys which are a pain I got a virus A and it blew away my plugins and my nord lead2 the filters are smooth and the saw is sharp realsharp if you cant afford it yet wait for the funds.
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diskOtek
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Posted : Jun 17, 2006 20:40
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ok,im already gone for dave smiths evolver!
it somehow 'stole' my heart! 
its monophonic and analog/digital synth-great possibilities,great sound!
oh,and an analog filter!
and costs only 500euro!
go check it!
good luck!
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pants!
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Posted : Jun 18, 2006 09:15
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get a virus, its what you want and will give you the sound you want so just go get it!
i really think nords are great for learning the basics of synthesis on, but if you know your way around those soft synths and want a lot of modulation options, a virus sounds right up your alley |
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UnderTow
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Posted : Jun 18, 2006 19:13
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On 2006-06-17 19:38, Djones wrote:
Right now, I already have some very nice Vst synths, like Albino, Z3ta, Absynth, V-Station and some others.
But I'd still like to have a real synth like an Access Virus or so.
What would you reccomend?
I don't really want to spend too much money, so I've been thinking of the options:
Either a second hand Access Virus B.
Roland Sh-201
Alesis Micro
Korg Micro X
Besides the point that it needs to make nice grunchy hard Psy Sounds, I'd also like a synth that offers plenty of modulation possibilities.
Which of the above stated would you reccomend?
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I'm selling my Virus B. (Based in the Netherlands). Send me a private message if you are interested. 
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Kitnam
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Posted : Jun 18, 2006 19:36
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On 2006-06-17 19:38, Djones wrote:
I'd also like a synth that offers plenty of modulation possibilities.
Which of the above stated would you reccomend?
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the virus contains besided of 3 LFOs an intern modulation matrix where you can link different sources to all important destinations, modulating each other. but beware of the virus, its like a wild horse waiting for the cowboy who is strong enough to ride it.
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PoM
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Posted : Jun 18, 2006 21:57
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if you don t have a keyboard the virus kb is a good choice.synth + controller+keyboard for a good price and they are built like a tank. |
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vstDOG
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Posted : Jun 19, 2006 05:11
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or a virus powercore VSTi if you already have a keyboard. you'll need to buy a powercore DSP card and the virus software. it's basically a virus b in tearms of architecture and sounds exactly like one too. working with software is so much easier than hardware...
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Djones
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 15:15
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Would you think, hardware synths like the Virus still beat softsynths?
Or is this unhearable in the mix?
I wonder, cause I could get a Virus B for a real good price, but still If I don't need it because I already own some very good Vst synths, than it would be just a waste of money. |
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PoM
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 16:16
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you don t need one to produce psytrance ,softsynth are very good too,i bought my virus cause most of the artist i like use one, it s sound crazy ,but it s the sound i like and i couldn t get close with other hard and soft synth. |
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Kitnam
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 16:27
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for something like psychedelic fullon you dont need a virus realy, because you aim for that clean cristal sound, which today good software is able to handle (blue for example) even a little bit cleaner as the virus (because of less modulation factors)
if you looking for that deep plastic or vinyl-like analog feeling for electro/prog productions the virus is a very good choice. i dont use any software-vsti to 99% since i have the virus. anyhow if you can get a B for a good price, grab it!
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Djones
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 16:38
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It's 400 Euros.
the price seems very good to me.
But I never like to really record hardware synth, on the other hand I do like to have something in front of me with knobs and stufff:-)
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PoM
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 16:44
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you don t loose money ,play with it 6 months and sell it if you don t like it.if you like plastic sound,the virus is for you |
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punkah
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 20:12
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blay
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Posted : Jun 20, 2006 21:31
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beware of older viruses.
my housemates virus kb's osc 1 now squeals - we estimate it to be 5 years old...
basically it isnt usable anymore, and no one knows how to fix it.
anything with dsps and a mainboard has a use by date - of course some last longer than others
My TI already has hardware issues and goes back next week
cheers
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