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by SWAN
Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:48 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Buying synths from japan
Replies: 16
Views: 10695

Can anyone give me a valid reason as to why I should buy something here that has already had tax paid on it, and then have to pay again to a country that I no longer reside in? They can go and f**k themselves. I have earnings in the UK that I still pay tax on every month.... even though I don't liv...
by SWAN
Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: True Next-Generation Source: THE ATC-X!
Replies: 72
Views: 27478

But the ATC-Xi has a switch on the front to change from standard to a Moog like punchy envelope. The other differences are that the Amp is stronger and brings out more character imho. Also instead of a Triangle wave on Osc 1, we get a SINE wave!!! Awesome! Not too many new analogs have Sine on them...
by SWAN
Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:00 pm
Forum: Sound Production
Topic: Playing hardware synths through software effects?
Replies: 21
Views: 7475

Fireface 400-tho it aint cheap-its the biz

Otherwise Saffire LE is a great deal and good quality for the money

I monitor all my synths thru a fireface into Logic...
by SWAN
Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Buying synths from japan
Replies: 16
Views: 10695

How much is shipping from Japan to UK? I see a guy on Ebay.co.uk who sells vintage synths and he quotes £80 for EMS with insurance 4-5 days...His synths are BIN and a decent price but when you tap on the extra £80 its not so worthwhile....
by SWAN
Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: True Next-Generation Source: THE ATC-X!
Replies: 72
Views: 27478

Tom I see you have a pulse how does the ATCX and pulse compare I have a Pulse and an ATC1 (ATC1 v similar to ATCX Just no distortion and external filter carts..) They are very different sounding. The ATC sounds 'rounder' and sweet-and the filters are very smooth and squelchy. Very 'American' soundi...
by SWAN
Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Buying synths from japan
Replies: 16
Views: 10695

Thanks for that SubliminalEffect. Its good to get some info from someone who's actually been there. Its also really good to hear they will ship Internationally. :D I suppose I need to phone up and make sure they ship to the UK...damn I hope so. Thanks again, I'll have a look around the forum for an...
by SWAN
Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Vintage vs. New
Replies: 118
Views: 36932

Now, I have too many options. Actually, I'm thoroughly convinced that buying a Nord Modular is what killed any creative force I ever had. After I got that, all I wanted to do if find the perfect beep. 7 years later.. I still haven't found it. I play with the m-er f'er all day. lol I know exactly wh...
by SWAN
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Good MIDI keyboard controller?
Replies: 10
Views: 3657

Yeah the Akais do look nice. Id still check out the Novation SL series with their Automap features--Im pretty sure they are the most delux on the market-I use one and its good. It has tons of knobs and sliders and 8 pads. But importantly its much more intelligent than regular Midi controllers.....it...
by SWAN
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: Monophonic Hardware Bass & Lead Synths
Replies: 26
Views: 9275

How about checking out the new Future Retro XS? Looks like a lead monster...
by SWAN
Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:50 pm
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: True Next-Generation Source: THE ATC-X!
Replies: 72
Views: 27478

I had an SE1x, but thought for the money-The ATC1 with Moog filter would cover all my squelch needs-for almost half the price second hand these days. And it sure does-I prefer it over the SE1x-it has better envelopes and even tho the SE1 had more knobs-you inevitably had to quickly delve into the me...
by SWAN
Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: HELP!
Topic: Waldorf Pulse presets
Replies: 7
Views: 4016

I think if you play the .mid file from a sequencer MIDI track into the Pulse it should read the signal.....
by SWAN
Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:27 am
Forum: General Synthesizers
Topic: somethang good for Bass sounds
Replies: 41
Views: 11859

Re: somethang good for Bass sounds

What are some synths that i can get Bass sounds out of like for songs ??? i wanna make some subby sounds Hip Hop Dub ish? Well i can use any kinda Bass for Hip Hop but yea your lovely use of language suggests the Hip Hop fave go to bass synth will do the job you are looking for. Studio Electronic S...
by SWAN
Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: HELP!
Topic: Yamaha DX200 Editor
Replies: 8
Views: 6260

you might not have access to a few settings From what I understand-most of the real synthesis goes on in the editor-these only 3 FM synthesis knobs on the top. Also you need the editor to transfer DX7 patches. I'd wager 90% of folks with one don't even bother with the editor All the more reason to ...
by SWAN
Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: HELP!
Topic: Help finding the right synth
Replies: 3
Views: 1563

Its a question I have been pondering myself for the same reason recently..... To be fair if you want a nice analogue poly synth which is modern enuff to have full MIDI with velocity the choice appears to me to only be things like: Prophet 08 (Im saving up...). It has tons of knobs that send MIDI CCs...
by SWAN
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: HELP!
Topic: Yamaha DX200 Editor
Replies: 8
Views: 6260

Yamaha DX200 Editor

I have my eyes on one of these - but it appears the editor is only able to run on Mac OS9 machines-and I use OSx Intel Machines......has anyone found any way around this?