Elektron Musical Instruments

Well I can't find an original MD in stock anywhere (not even 
Elektron).  So I'm tempted my the UW now.  $1600 at NovaMusik (hot 
damn)!  Anyone seen it cheaper?
-g

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Justin Grimley" 
<grimley@i...> wrote:
> Damn ... not the answers I wanted to hear ... but probably the 
> answers I expected!
> Thanks for the quick responses.  Two more quickies:
> 
> When it comes to which machine is more fun, the MM or the MD, what 
> is the general concensus here?  Ideally I'd like to have both so I 
> guess the question could be worded "which one do I get first?"
> 
> Where is the cheapest place to buy them (apart from eBay).
> 
> Thanks,
> grimley
> 
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Roonan" <Roonan@p...> 
wrote:
> > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Justin Grimley" 
> <grimley@i...> 
> > wrote:
> > > I'm just about ready to purchase a MachineDrum but the UW has 
> got my 
> > > attention now after listening to the demos.  My question is 
> this:  
> > > will the upgrade path always be available?  I'm stretching my 
> budget 
> > > to the limits as is and was hoping I could add the UW features 
> in the 
> > > future.  For now I'll be using the MD alongside a Korg ESX.  
> Maybe 
> > > this combo is enough??
> > > -grimley
> > 
> > I've got an ESX and its a great machine for sampling and 
mangling 
> of 
> > samples by motion sequences. The UW however is more then that, 
for 
> > instance the sound of the MD is so much detailed and dynamic 
then 
> the 
> > ESX. I'm at the point of selling my ESX because it does'n't have 
> the 
> > sound quality I like so much of the Elektrons.
> > 
> > So, if your totally pleased with your ESX, I guess the 
investment 
> is a 
> > bit high and maybe not neccesary. But be warned!!! Once you've 
> become 
> > used to the MD sound, your ESX may become a bit less 
favourable...
> > 
> > Ronald.