analog monosynth in 500usd range

harness · Post by **harness** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:48 pm

+/- 150usd
prefer desktop/tabletop(limited space)
fx unimportant(I have outboard)
prefer hands on control
midi preferred but not a deal breaker

current sound generators: virus c, juno 106, yamaha rs7000, akai and emu samplers, various vsts

off the top of my head, only the sh101, mopho, and the upcoming doepfer dark energy come to mind.

Hair · Post by **Hair** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:57 pm

Spectral Audio Neptune II! The Evolver and maybe the MFB Synth II are others to consider as well. I've heard nothing but good things about the Neptune II, really wish I could try one out.

stephen · Post by **stephen** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:36 pm

SH-09 is still relatively inexpensive, plus it's a nice compact form. You could probably get one cheaper than a 101.

MacroComposer · Post by **MacroComposer** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:42 am

I'd say the typically cheaper monosynths are:

ARP axxe, solus

Realistic MG-1

some of the lower Yamaha CS series (5, 10)

Sir Ruff · Post by **Sir Ruff** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:01 pm

In your price range, you could easily get a CS-15... that would be a nice variation on what you've already got... The cs-5/10 are fun, but too limited.

Also, if you're considering the DSI stuff, I would definitely hold out for a MEK rather than desktop... worth the $100 more or so just for the interface.

The MEK, for what it is, is arguably the best mono money can buy... but everyone's own mileage will vary.

redchapterjubilee · Post by **redchapterjubilee** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:26 pm

I just sold a Technosaurus Microcon II in your price range. 100% analog, MIDI, knobby and about the size of a VCR tape. Keep your eye out for one of those.

supermel74 · Post by **supermel74** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:29 pm

Sir Ruff wrote:In your price range, you could easily get a CS-15... that would be a nice variation on what you've already got... The cs-5/10 are fun, but too limited.

Also, if you're considering the DSI stuff, I would definitely hold out for a MEK rather than desktop... worth the $100 more or so just for the interface.

Used MEKs sell for around $800-900, used Desktop Evolver go for around $400. I'm not so sure that you could easily get a CS-15 for $500 either.

supermel74 · Post by **supermel74** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:30 pm

redchapterjubilee wrote:I just sold a Technosaurus Microcon II in your price range. 100% analog, MIDI, knobby and about the size of a VCR tape. Keep your eye out for one of those.

JSRockit · Post by **JSRockit** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:13 pm

Novation BassStation Keyboard

Joey · Post by **Joey** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:45 pm

novation bass station

spectral audio neptune II

waldorf pulse

MFB synth II

redchapterjubilee · Post by **redchapterjubilee** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:48 pm

supermel74 wrote:
redchapterjubilee wrote:I just sold a Technosaurus Microcon II in your price range. 100% analog, MIDI, knobby and about the size of a VCR tape. Keep your eye out for one of those.

What do you think of it so far? I liked it for bass. It's surprisingly ballsy for a little synth.

supermel74 · Post by **supermel74** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:11 am

redchapterjubilee wrote:
supermel74 wrote:
redchapterjubilee wrote:I just sold a Technosaurus Microcon II in your price range. 100% analog, MIDI, knobby and about the size of a VCR tape. Keep your eye out for one of those.

What do you think of it so far? I liked it for bass. It's surprisingly ballsy for a little synth.

I like it a lot. It's simple in a good way and great for bass. Running it through my mixer with the gain cranked all the way up brings a lot out of it too. Definately a keeper.

harness · Post by **harness** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:12 am

redchapterjubilee wrote:I just sold a Technosaurus Microcon II in your price range. 100% analog, MIDI, knobby and about the size of a VCR tape. Keep your eye out for one of those.

arrrggg. I was always curious about the Micron II, but I could never find one so I gave up and forgot about it. CURSES!

JWOLFORD · Post by **JWOLFORD** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:23 am

+ 1 for the Waldorf Pulse. No keyboard but great sounds and filter.
And I may just have a Pulse Plus to sell....

blitzdj86 · Post by **blitzdj86** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:34 am

not much evolver love going on in this thread!

as long as you can handle matrix programming,
desktop evolver!

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