I appreciate both your responses. I hadn't done enough research to know that the 77 isn't a vector model and I should've said "SY-22." I've thought of getting a TG-33 instead of any 80's FM model, but I wasn't so thrilled with the idea of putting it in vector mode and going from 32 notes to 8. That'...

GuyaGuy wrote: Already possible with the last beta version!

Great! Now, all I need is the money. HA!

I'm still holding out for the upgrades which include odd time signatures, which could take this instrument beyond the usual drum&bass/sequencer stage.

Here's a somewhat odd question regarding the compatibility of the Yamaha SY-77 with something like the TX-816. Knowing very little about the 816, I assume that it can be programmed to function as a 4-part timbral module. What I'm curious to know is whether or not those four separate parts can be con...

This video only includes a brief shot of my Yamaha S90XS synth near the end, but its sounds figure prominently in the music, itself (the drums, piano and CS-80 sample).

Just watched Flash Gordon (1980) today for the first time. Queen sounds great on this, as do the orchestral cues from Howard Blake. Am I hearing Prophet 5 all over this or an Oberheim? Any anecdotes on this one, Micke? Well, they definitely used Oberheim. I know I'm not Micke, but I recall reading ...

Cumulus wrote:Animoog is incredible.

Is there any chance it'll be made available for PC use? I may get an iPad, but I'd hate to have to get it just so I can use the Animoog.

themilford wrote:what a beast of a synth.

here's a neat vid:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 9570281770

Okay, that is one of the greatest synth videos I've seen in a while, and it's due equally to Paul Wiffen's demonstration AND his remarks.

sam wrote:POLYMOOG keyboard

Is it easy to say that the Keyboard is less like a synthesizer and more like a digital piano (though without digital parts)?

Perhaps I will someday. They are still one of the cheapest moogs you can buy in the vintage line (or modern for that matter). I never understood why the rogues fetched such a higher price than the mg-1 (other than the rogues actually say "moog" on them). I share the wonder, especially since you hav...

philip wrote:My first Moog wasn't.

Meaning you've not owned a Moog model and don't intend to?

dustinh wrote:My first moog was the mg-1. Bought it from a music teacher from my high school in 2001 for $175. I regret ever getting rid of it.

You could always get another.

calaverasgrande wrote:Taurus III is bad, meaning good.
Though it's hard to play if you never have played with your feet.

It's a very "organic" experience.

GuyaGuy wrote: Hopefully I can decide to keep either the Tempest OR my Poly-Evolver...We shall see...

Just suppose you decided to keep them both (and interconnect them).

Okay, back on topic.

The Sonic State review I saw last night on DSI's Facebook page stated that the Tempest wasn't yet equipped with alternate time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/8, etc) but that it would be soon. Does anyone know if such an update has been implemented yet?