I'm going to buy my first synth, and I am hesitating between both synths.

Which one do you think is the best one in terms of pure synthesis? The MS2000 has a Vocoder and can "re-filter" any external source, but it seems to be only "VCx-oriented", while the MOSS engine can also do FM, Ring mod., and so on...

Note: I'm not talking about the clear differences, like the Trinity sequencer and the polyphony for instance, but only about sound synthesis.

Thank you,
Biface.

Biface- The MS2000 offers some of the functionality of the MOSS board- yes there are some hot sounds already programmed but it is not the most powerful virtual analogue synthe on the planet- the MOSS board and Z1 are much more flexible in terms of raw synthesis power.

What are your priorities? If you nee a vocoder you can't do that on the Trinity with an external source. What about checking out the Triton. You can put a MOSS board into that board and use it's sampling inputs for the vocoder also (and it sounds great!!!!).

The MS's 4 notes of polyphony won't get you very far at all! I really do like the MS but I wouldn't have it as my only sound source.

You have other non Korg options which are way more flexible (and more expensive) in the vitural analogue synthes arena- check out the new Novation stuff with built in inputs and vocoder. Also Access virus and Yamaha CS6x with added VL and AN boards. As you can see- alot of options!!