Hey all, here's a video demonstration of the Ensoniq ESQ-1 I just finished.

Don't know how "gritty" it can be but the Roland JD XI seems like something you might be into- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV1h6ZkUk8s Or an Ensoniq ESQ-1 with a used external effect processor. Though may be to 'gritty'. ? (not really "knoby" but very good user interface. Or as the poster above ...

If cost in no concern DSI Prophet 12 and Moog Voyager. Obviously can't afford ether of these, but they'd be pretty cool.

Noice ! Did you manage to get a kit or did you buy the PCBS etc and source the components your self? Would have bought one, but am lazy, so bought a reface DX instead Can it load DX 7 patches?

Sounds Good. My advice is to read a basic tutorial than just muck around. I'm guessing the you already own an iPad, so the cost for a single app will be small. Just look at the reviews and buy something that is a simple analog subtractive synth. You've got nothing to lose. Though you'll probably wan...

Stay away from the Gaia, it sounds like cheap plastic. Funny that. I remember that's what was said about the Juno 106 back around '84, '85. I'd say the 106 is still controversial, like the Gaia. But they've both been used on a ton of good Albums. :lol: Personally I think they both sound pretty dece...

Hi guys. Looking at buying a Moog Sub phatty. However I have one concern. The filter. I'm someone who isn't prepared to spend lot of $$$ on a synth that can't sound smooth and creamy. All the reviews/demos seem to obsess over how "gritty" the filter can sound, while neglecting the smoother side of t...

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Thx for the headsup kayvon, first I've heard of both of these.

Thanks for the help guys

Hey, I was wondering if anybody knew of any really cheap simple hardware midi recorders. Preferably something like a guitar loop recorder pedal, but records midi instead? So I can play a loop into it using a synth and than instantly play it back and edit the sound?

Sounds fine to me. Guess it's just taste. Obviously they're on a convention centre floor, so they ain't going to be building perfect patches, but I think the videos give one a pretty good idea of what it will sound like.

Though the retro sound one isn't obviously.

Another rather good line in demo.

Yea, as a player I'm definitely considering this and may sell my tetra to help fund it. Its about time someone designed a product like this. Sure its not knob rich, but it looks like you can edit it easily from the front panel. It has 8 voices :D . Much better then 4. 4 is a terrible number. If your...

He's not the greatest keys player of time, but at least we know its legit.

Also looks like it has flexible keyboard splits. Dave Smith better watch out This product may threaten his tetra and mopho x4!