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Subject: Re: OTHER SYNTH

From: "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@...>
Date: 2002-07-22

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "phonophobie" <sidstation@h...> wrote:
> hi everybody.
>
> i just want to know what other synth you use.
>
> i own a kawai k5000, a monophon bass-synth, a sidstation
and of
> course the an1x. they complement each other very good. but i
am
> searching for some other and diferent gear, right now. maybee
you got
> some suggestions? it should not be very expensive ;]

The K5000 is an awesome synth. One of my firends has one for
years now - you should check out the K5000 mailing list here at
Yahoo! Groups if you haven't already.

I'd consider something along the lines of a Waldorf MW II/XT
(wavetable synth) or 2nd hand Korg Wavestation. Maybe a FS1r
for a healthy does of FM in your setup?

If you enjoy using VSTi's I'd recommend Native Instruments
Absynth and/or FM7
http://www.native-instruments.net/index.php?home_us The
demo for FM7 was a little "buggy" but I believe there have been a
pair of updates to FM7 addressing those issues. Not bad
considering how slow NI is with updates. Absynth is incredible
and will only get better in time, I'm certain.

If cost is an issue then consider Greeen Oaks Crystal (freeware)
http://www.greenoak.com/ as an alternative to Absynth and
perhaps Loftsoft's FM Heaven (shareware)
http://www.loftsoft.co.uk/ as an alternative to FM7.


regards,

Jon