I used to mess with electronic sounds some ten years ago, then about 3 years ago came across some money and bought a Mac Book Pro, Logic Studio and a Remote SL controller. I had some fun with that kit, but got sick of having to boot up the Mac then load Logic to get any sound.
I thought I would like a hardware synth for the imediacy and power it could offer. I remembered seeing a Polar in my local keyboard shop around 2005 and thought to myself that looked and sound devine, but realised it was out of my reach.
When the Snow came out I demoed one and thought the sound was mind blowing. My 40th was coming up and I thought I would love a Polar. I sold my MBP, Logic and the remote SL and bought the Polar.
It would have to be one of my best purchases, it is soo deep and I know I will spend the next 5 to 10 years exploring its potential.
There is something to be said for a piece of hardware, it has character and presence, something software lacks.
Great thread by the way.....