Guest Promo Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm thinking about getting my first proper synth but not yet. I was down in Digital Village last week and was messing with Roland Gaia Sh-01 synthesizer and it was a lot of fun. Yeah I know these synths are just essentially computers with a control surface but the ease and tactile nature of playing with the sounds was just a tonne of fun! Anyways just thought I get you guys thoughts. Oh I imagine I'll get the obligatory get a real analogue synth comment from BCM lol!! ;p Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 EZ mate Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1688990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Can't you get a real analog for £500? Edited November 9, 2011 by scones to die for Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Yeah, really though Promo, why do you want a VA synth? With that much cash you can buy an SH-101, or a get a Dark Energy and have a little cash left over. If you want poly, you could get both a Juno 106 and a JX-3P for that. Isn't having deep, warm sound, and an instrument with actual lasting value, more important than gimmicky controls? Edited November 9, 2011 by ganus Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arbee Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 One of the best solution for real analog at that price would be the dsi mopho keyboard. I would totally get that before the gaia. The desktop module is way cheaper (somthing like 250£) but if you want some real controls and keys, get the keyboard version... It's within your price range and it's a pretty awesome for a entry level monophonic analog synth. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
perunamuusi Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 ez guys Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 get a pretend analogue synth Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcinsu Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 how about a used Virus? I think you can get a B or C model in that price range, if you keep an eye out. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chunky Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Roland Gaia Sh-01 looks really good get it! Or how about for the same money Yamaha DX 7 Casio CZ1 Yamaha A5000 or Akai s5000 Even the original nord mdular should be 500 pounds? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yikes Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) i would buy a real analog-dave smith tetra conversely on the virtual tip a nova -novation desktop which is 6 part multitimbral,tons of routing/oscillaton,audio in,digital efx for all 6 channels,great arpeggriator ,solid as a brick uk build a true beast for cheap -used-for way under 500 pounds sterling check both out bro Edited November 9, 2011 by yikes Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chunky Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 On 11/9/2011 at 1:14 AM, ganus said: Juno 106 limited modulation options/no velocity sensitivity/distinctive chorus/many thin sounds without chorus quite a good machine for multitracking on a computer or if you're a sysex superhero imo not so good in an acid setup where tracks are recorded live... EQ/mixing very fiddly with this one... too far in the background or too close in the mix let me give you an example, there's no s&h but you can control the filter cutoff via sysex and simulate the effect, i guess you will know if that's going to annoy you or not and get your nail polish remover out for those dodgy filter chips ~ Chunky OG Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) If I had that to spend I'd get a seconhand blofeld and a maschine mikro. I haven't answered your question. Edited November 9, 2011 by Gocab Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Ez guys Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 ha you asked for it. XD I have a korg MS2000 and love it. I'd also easliy jump for a dopfer or blofeld. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) 2nd hand (ebay, SOS classifieds) + Itronix pIII touchscreen laptop or Edited November 9, 2011 by soundwave Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 slow down, everyone For God's sake. EZ Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Velazquez's signature Hide all signatures Hugh Hefner's Nephew Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 dx7 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 definitely get this for that legendary 303 sound. everything is EZ vintage in this unit, classic sound I tell ya. big ups to rolland. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 *jots it down* Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimbob Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 i'd get a Nord if I had that sort of money..... Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechDiff Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 You could get many different things for £500. second hand there's loads to choose from. I reckon you could probably find an old Virus or Nord for around that much, maybe even a mono machine. really depends what you want from it though. Just try to test as many as possible. the other option, which I think I'd do, is to get a couple slightly cheaper things. less fashionable but more toys. for example, you could probably get a Novation K station for less than £200 and honestly, it's a criminally underrated VA synth. that'd leave you £300 for other fun boxes. I'm sure you could pick up some analog bits too. I've always been blown away by the DSI stuff, sound wise at least. Never really felt at home with the interfaces though. I think the Slim Phatty lands around £500 ish too. Could even pick up a sh101 and have some change. Just try loads of things. VA stuff often gets criticised for not having that analog character, but that's not to say that none of these digital synths don't have their own quirks and charms. They do all have their own little characters though, just hunt about a bit. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide TechDiff's signature Hide all signatures My new album on Ad Noiseam 05/11/2012 http://www.adnoiseam.net/adn151 Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1689918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 forget to mention the alesis ion for a luuurvley UI tho its not the best all rounder for sound it is one of the most analouge sounding VA's the AN1x is an underdog but the UI isnt the best Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1690760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Promo Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I dunno what to get to be honest its just something I'm sort of musing over. Problem is you see someone demoing a synth on Youtube and you think 'shit I'd like that'. Really there are too many choices. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1691196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 quasimidi rave-o-lution 309 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1691197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 On 11/12/2011 at 2:34 AM, BCM said: quasimidi rave-o-lution 309 hey the 309 isn't bad at all it just has an awkward sequencer and too many menus Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69823-whats-the-best-virtual-analogue-synth-for-%C2%A3500/#findComment-1691356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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