jonnik Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Guys I'm thinking of choosing a hardware synth for performances and recording purposes in our band which is playing in brit rock style with a slight touch of pop. I'm seriously thinking about buying mini moog, what about any other alternatives you would suggest? And aslo, are there any "show off" synts that look cool during performances for the "show" purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 avoiding costly versions like moog modular, etc. Range up to 3k is ok. Would need something that suits our music most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6smith Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Personally, as far as "show' is concerned... I'd use a Keytar along with a wireless Midi system and then use any of the multitude of great Instrument plugins avilable these days.. to actually create the sound... via Mainstage as the base controller for it all. That being said, I own a 1972 Model D Mini myself which I think is still one incredible synth... but I would never take it on the road nowadays... In fact I have become so accustomed to using plugins these days... that all I use on the road.. is a Mac Mini, (actually two as I keep one as a backup..) running Mainstage..and a cheap TV monitor along with a Ultralite and a Midi controller (or two) and I'm ready for anything that might be asked of me by the band in question... with an incredible range of different sound sources etc.. on hand without being limited to or worrying about.. one or two bits of expensive hardware which can and do break down from time to time, especially when being 'knocked about' on the road...... But if you really want a piece of flashy hardware then the Voyager takes a lot of beating.. with it's 'cool blue' lights... and you can, if you take your time, shop around and bargain a bit... find one for below $3k... Finally.. there is always the Eigenharp..... for a look that is really different.. http://createdigitalmusic.com/2010/09/alternative-controllers-eigenharp-users-reflect-on-playing-a-new-kind-of-instrument/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Eigenharp is really an unusual piece.. So for sound qualities and recording you would suggest Mini Moog Voyager? I've seen the "performance" version and "old school" one. Which one would work better for the style of music? What about other poly synths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rundfunk Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 you could try the moog little phatty - I own this and its great for live performance, simply because it can send / receive midi data and it can also control my soft synths which is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 I usually use 2 keyboards performing, one is usually used as a midi controller. So I need a synth only for the purposes I mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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