The thing that has always puzzled me about you Paul is why that someone who doesn't want to play music keeps buying synths ( You have mentioned on a few occasion that playing or creating music doesn't really interest you much. It would be like someone buying sets of golf clubs but never played golf ). Is it sound design you enjoy ? If so I'd say don't go for the expense of hardware when you really aren't going to use the keyboard. It would be much more inexpensive to experiment with soft synths plus you can try out demos of them all and not have buy them before deciding they aren't for you. Though even sound design only really shines when you hear the sounds used in the context of music or a sound FX track.

Before anyone can advise you on how you should proceed with choosing a synth we must know what it is you want or expect to do with it. Do you know the answer to that ???

I'm not sure if you can help me with this, but here goes. I know I like the best of both worlds. I am fascinated with analog synths and digtal samplers, and makeing my own sounds. Like the Minimoog and Alsesis Ion and Ensoniq EPS, ASR-10, etc.. But I am also fascinated with the digital world and music worksatations. Like the Korg Karma and Triton le. Espsically when I find sounds that are not based on tradtional western instruments (pianos, organs etc...)

Actually I would love to own an analog or VA synth, a digital sampler and a music worksataion. Because I love to mix things up. I find that I do like to play music just not music that someone else wrote. With a music worksation like the Triton le I can hit a looping sequcnece and play chords in my left hand with the sequence loop playing and make up a melody with my right. Especally New Age type sounds. As for the Analog or VA's and samplers it more or less sound painting, and processing of sounds.

If this makes any sense? If not then I should just get out of synthesizers and electronic music altogether.

Maybe the Triton LE would be right for you if you have already tried it and it has inspired you. And you should be able to find one of those used for a pretty low price. Maybe you should also checkout a performance synth like the Korg Karma that is designed to be interactive with the performer.

I just wanted to identify what it was you were looking for in a keyboard.


[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 10-03-2005).]

First of all: It makes sense!
I still think you're on your right way but you'll have to be satisfied with your own decision. If you're now sure which synth to get (or at least which direction to go) then I think you're next to your aim... Good luck!

[This message has been edited by Sheriff (edited 10-03-2005).]

Triton le huh? I thought the Karma was a workstation. I also would like to own a Minimoog synthesizer as well.

Just in case anyone is interested. I think the way Jackson Pollock Painted. This is an indication as to the way I am and the things I say and do.




[This message has been edited by analogcontrolfreak (edited 10-03-2005).]

I think I will just make my own descion. Sure the Triton Le is nice, and so is the Karma. I'm really a hobbiest, and just want something to mess around with. Thanks guys!

GOOD FOR YOU!!
GO FOR A MINIMOOG>>>>>>>

[This message has been edited by Sanvean (edited 10-06-2005).]

I would love to own one Sanvean, but I don't have enough money for one, or the Voyager.

I have stopped obssesing about wanting to own a synthesizer. It's weird but, since I have done this and not done all the stupid crap. I feel better about myself.

Look at me I'm Growing!