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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Off topic: Analog Fun

From: Mark <markpringnz@gmail.com>
Date: 2013-10-13

Is there a reason other than the cost of production? I like the sound of the Prophet 5 and the Yamaha CS80 and of course the minimoog, I am not as impressed by any of the analog synths still in production, there is just something missing from the modern moogs and the Prophet 08. I quite like the Arturia minibrute and the MS 20 mini.

Mark


On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 5:56 AM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
 

Analog polysynths are great but a pro 1 did things the Prophet 5 only dreamed of, Minis and Synthi A's are monophonic for a very good reason.


On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Mark <markpringnz@gmail.com> wrote:
 

Whilst saving up for my next keyboard I have bought a Monotribe and a Volca keys. I still love the mellotron but I am doing much more with subtractive synthesis these days. I mainly use the almighty MicroKorg or the wonderful Synth1 plugin. But even to my ears analog synths sound more pleasing, but I can't afford a true analog polysynth. The Volca is polyphonic but works much better as a monophonic synth. These are 2 of my latest efforts for all of you who love endlessly repetitive electronic loop music.





I have more sense now than to buy a vintage synthesizer but I suppose I wouldn't be able to resist a MiniMoog if one turned up here.

Mark




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