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Subject: Roland MVS1
From: Linda Dachtyl <lindaleed@...>
Date: 2003-12-19
I would like some opinions on this unit as a tron emulator.
I have a Vintage Keys II and some of the ASR-10 samples and like them
for what they are, but I heard this unit was good too. I haven't gotten
into the virtual trons, etc.. I prefer hardware synths/samplers myself.
I would be interested if anyone has one for sale too. I think it came
out in 1996.
I don't think I will find a real one for a price I can afford, plus the
tech problems involved. However, I DO believe in real vintage
instruments, but the ones I get running again are Hammonds. Hammond
techs are easier to find, although mine lives a couple of states away.
I tell all the guys on the Hammond lists, if you think YOU have it bad,
read the repair posts on Mellotrons and count your blessings! ;-)
I also have an ARP Odyssey that needs some TLC, one dead osc., other
than that fully functional. I hear Wes Taggart from northern Ohio is a
good tech, but I don't see him post much on the synth lists anymore and
do not know if he still does repairs.
Linda