New Synth? ( Hardware )

fornogoodreason · Post by **fornogoodreason** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:02 pm

ok im definitely not telling them that...

dubgil2 · Post by **dubgil2** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:35 pm

fornogoodreason wrote:think im getting a korg

what would you say is a reasonable price for one anyone...?

... a korg, what? What model?

MarkA · Post by **MarkA** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:16 pm

Hi guys, i'm just about to purchase my first hardware synth, a roland sh101, is there anything I should know beforehand? Steevio I know you have at least one, any recommendations?

steevio · Post by **steevio** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:43 pm

MarkA wrote:Hi guys, i'm just about to purchase my first hardware synth, a roland sh101, is there anything I should know beforehand? Steevio I know you have at least one, any recommendations?

only that you will need a midi/CV converter to use it with software, but there are also software options which utilize your soundcard
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html

make sure all the sliders work without noises or dead spots, replacements are hard to get a hold of now.

MarkA · Post by **MarkA** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:53 pm

Thanks man, i've looked at the kenton ones? They're not a million miles from me so shouldn't be too hard. Sliders are fine apparently, in good nick by all accounts, looking forward to get playing!

STML · Post by **STML** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:14 am

Couple comments:

The Virus is still relevant. I like the sounds I get from it, plus, its more hands on than most soft synths.

The P08 is an excellent synth. Just takes a little getting to know it. The haters probably didn't spend the time. To compensate for its lack of bass, and because I also play bass in like, a band band, I got the new Taurus, which is deeeep.

Never really got the whole vco vs dco thing. THey both sound good, if you use them right.

dubgil2 · Post by **dubgil2** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:12 pm

MarkA wrote:Hi guys, i'm just about to purchase my first hardware synth, a roland sh101, is there anything I should know beforehand? Steevio I know you have at least one, any recommendations?

I have a recommendation - don't be a dumbass like me and sell it after you got one:) there is a website that sells SH101 parts

http://www.technologytransplant.biz/index.php