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From: "tompaulsen2002" <tompaulsen2002@...>

> Then i would say, keep the AN1x, keep the CS1x and save up some more
> money for the NordLead 3...[...]
> The only disadvantage is the high price...so try it for
> yourself and then start saving...

Another disadvantage of the Nord is that it doesn't have any effects, so you
may have to invest in those.

- Peter

In a message dated 11/6/02 8:54:38 pm, tompaulsen2002@... writes:

>Then i would say, keep the AN1x, keep the CS1x and save up some more 
>money for the NordLead 3

.....or get a Roland JD800- if you can't afford the Lead3. That's the synth I 
would trade my AN1x for. (as used by Mouse on Mars)

Tom

In a message dated 11/6/02 8:55:46 pm, jondl_2000@... writes:

>It not a habit. Medical Science has proven gearlust to be 
>genetically coded in our DNA. That's MY story and I'm sticking to 
>it...

Really??- thank f**k for that!!- and I thought I was definately turning into 
a geek! hehehe.

Tom

In a message dated 11/6/02 9:58:13 pm, peterk@... writes:

>Another disadvantage of the Nord is that it doesn't have any effects, so
>you
>may have to invest in those.
>
Is that a disadvantage?- although it's sometimes useful to have a built in 
echo (which the NL can reproduce anyway), the problem with using built in 
effects is that you can't define your *own* sound- for eg using some rusty 
old Roland Space Echo or whatever.

Tom

From: <terryfunken@...>

> In a message dated 11/6/02 9:58:13 pm, peterk@... writes:
>
> >Another disadvantage of the Nord is that it doesn't have any effects, so
> >you
> >may have to invest in those.
> >
> Is that a disadvantage?- although it's sometimes useful to have a built in
> echo (which the NL can reproduce anyway), the problem with using built in
> effects is that you can't define your *own* sound- for eg using some rusty
> old Roland Space Echo or whatever.

Well, if you have loads of cash to spend, I suppose it's not a problem to
route your Nord through a Lexicon effects unit. But without those effects, a
Nord sounds pretty poor compared to an AN1x.

- Peter

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From: "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@...>

>Okay, okay don't take too much gratification in that. We ALL 
>KNOW how easy it would be to fall off the wagon. After all "one 
>little soft synth neve hurt anybody" ;-) 

LOL! I knew that would get a response from you!

> I love my new ES1, BTW :-P 
>I found a cool little patch randmoizer on Swiftkick.com that 
>actually produces decent results! 

Great! Glad it worked out so well. 

>You should go back shortly after opening time before the store is 
>flooded with customers. You can usually get a good listen in. 
>And I agree - the interface to the OB12 is VERY nice and I kind of 
>liked the sound too. What store is having the online blowout on 
>the OB12? Sam Ash? Musicians Friend? zZounds?

Musician's Friend... $599! That is $400 less than they quoted us this weekend.

>Since you don't *really* get into the AN1x I can understand 
>parting with it - finding a buyer shouldn't be too hard. I've always 
>thought the CS1x is a fun little keyboard but those sounds have 
>been rehashed how many times in more recent, better sounding 
>Yamaha gear? Get rid of both and find a CS6x Rackmount on 
>blowout with a PLG150AN card AND an OB12.Ha!

Hmmm... you are adding to my gear lust!! Actually, I already have the EX5R which basically has an PLG150AN card built-in (and the VL too, plus sampling). 

I agree with you on the CS1x. I've kept it because it was one of my first synths. So, it will be the one to go. I need to give the AN1x a fair chance before giving it up. 

I did order the OB-12 today... It's not due in until the 15th though (and who knows, they may bump that date again).

>It not a habit. Medical Science has proven gearlust to be 
>genetically coded in our DNA. That's MY story and I'm sticking to 
>it...

Yeah, but what is it called when you are lusting after software synths? 

Sayer

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From: "tompaulsen2002" <tompaulsen2002@...>

>Then i would say, keep the AN1x, keep the CS1x and save up some more 
>money for the NordLead 3...i tried it two weeks ago and i am totally 
>in love now...;)))  Best synth-interface ever! Compared with the 
>AN1x, the NL3 is a dream too use! The whole interface gives you 
>immediately feedback...you always know, see, what's going on with 
>your sound. The only disadvantage is the high price...so try it for 
>yourself and then start saving...but still keep the AN1x...it's a 
>keeper...you can make sounds on it, you won't be able to do with 
>others

Yup, the Nord synths are nice, but it's too steep for my budget. I'll wait until they break the 1k price point. 

The OB-12 has a very nice interface also and the display is fantastic. It is something that I will look forward to working with. 

Sayer

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From: terryfunken@...

>.....or get a Roland JD800- if you can't afford the Lead3. That's the synth I 
>would trade my AN1x for. (as used by Mouse on Mars)

Oh, that one has been on my radar for a while now. The problem is that I keep hearing about them going bad. Something about the keyboard scanning. I had a line on one a few weeks back at a great price, but I had a bad feeling about it. 

It's a huge beast too. I'd have to hang it from the ceiling or something...  :-)

Have you ever used one? I've not had the chance to experience one in person.

Sayer



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--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 11/6/02 8:54:38 pm, 
tompaulsen2002@y... writes:
> 
> >Then i would say, keep the AN1x, keep the CS1x and save up 
some more 
> >money for the NordLead 3
> 
> .....or get a Roland JD800- if you can't afford the Lead3. That's 
the synth I 
> would trade my AN1x for. (as used by Mouse on Mars)
> 
> Tom

The JD800 was a *nice* synth but be aware all those JD sliders 
transmit SysEx strings not MIDI CC's. Say 'goodbye MIDI 
bandwidth' if you record many realtime adjustments into your 
sequencer. On the other hand, for live performance it shouldn't 
matte much aside from trying to control slave devices.

Jon

--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 11/6/02 9:58:13 pm, peterk@m... writes:
> 
> >Another disadvantage of the Nord is that it doesn't have any 
effects, so
> >you
> >may have to invest in those.
> >
> Is that a disadvantage?- although it's sometimes useful to 
have a built in 
> echo (which the NL can reproduce anyway), the problem with 
using built in 
> effects is that you can't define your *own* sound- for eg using 
some rusty 
> old Roland Space Echo or whatever.
> 
> Tom

I had a Nord Lead 2 on temporary loan once and put it through 
the effects on my ASR-X sampler - what bliss! I still can't believe I 
let that NL2 get away from me :-(  I sampled some of the sounds 
and converted them to MP3 for MANGO to audition (he was the 
AN1x list owner a couple of years back) and it was shortly there 
after he moved over to the NL2 list. I wonder why? ;-) LOL

Jon

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Sayer" <Sayer@S...> wrote:
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "jondl_2000" <jondl_2000@y...>
> >liked the sound too. What store is having the online blowout 
on 
> >the OB12? Sam Ash? Musicians Friend? zZounds?
> 
> Musician's Friend... $599! That is $400 less than they quoted 
us this weekend.
> 

WOW!


> Hmmm... you are adding to my gear lust!! Actually, I already 
have the EX5R which basically has an PLG150AN card built-in 
(and the VL too, plus sampling). 
> 
> I agree with you on the CS1x. I've kept it because it was one of 
my first synths. So, it will be the one to go. I need to give the AN1x 
a fair chance before giving it up. 
> 

Well, I think the EX5 series sounds WONDERFUL so yes, no 
need for a CS6* + PLG. BTW, there's a an EX5 kb at the Fairfax 
GC going for $1199 (I think.) They're got a Wavestation EX for 
$650 which is tempting but overpiced. They can be had for less 
on eBay but still, that model is in very good condition.

> I did order the OB-12 today... It's not due in until the 15th though 
(and who knows, they may bump that date again).
> 

Figures.

> >It not a habit. Medical Science has proven gearlust to be 
> >genetically coded in our DNA. That's MY story and I'm sticking 
to 
> >it...
> 
> Yeah, but what is it called when you are lusting after software 
synths? 
> 

The polite word is 'frugal.'  - ha ha ha :-) 

I auditioned the free VSTi's from Rumpelrausch Täips today and 
while the Mac versions are much improved over the earlier 
releases they still suffer from drop outs. You'd think to blame it 
on either my ASIO buffer setting or system bus speed but I don't 
experience these problems with other commercial and 
shareware VSTi. Must be something in the Mac port.

Jon

Jon

> > So much for my 12 step program to kick the gearlust habit...  :-(
> >
> > Sayer
> >
>
> It not a habit. Medical Science has proven gearlust to be
> genetically coded in our DNA. That's MY story and I'm sticking to
> it...
>
> Jon

1. With the right lawyer you should soon have government funding to help you.
2. The methedone equivelant for gearlust IS softsynth lust.  You're already
halfway to being cured.
3. You DO live in the Washington DC area, Jon... government money is waiting for
you - that guy in the $$$ suit on the TV infomercial said you could get a grant
for lusts of any sort... this IS America, you know.


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In a message dated 12/6/02 5:31:59 am, edward.edwards@... writes:

>1. With the right lawyer you should soon have government funding to help
>you.

In your dreams! LOL!- but I suppose if it would happen anywhere, it would be 
in the US- hehehe!

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "Ed Edwards" <edward.edwards@v...> 
> 3. You DO live in the Washington DC area, Jon... government 
money is waiting for
> you - that guy in the $$$ suit on the TV infomercial said you 
could get a grant
> for lusts of any sort... this IS America, you know.
> 

Ha ha ha - yeah, that nutty guy used to be on Letterman all the 
time back in the 80s. The funny things is - all those applications 
for grants are legit! I've *actually* considered ordering that book. 
Scray (but not as scary as Tom Ridge.)

regards,

Jon