Next synth purchase Opinions! - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

Merlot · #1 15.01.2005, 03:21 PM

I am in the market for a new synth. going to be used as a controller for the TI also. I was looking at either the roland V-synth or the Nord G2. I know the G2 is only 3 octaves, but that is fine for me.

Has anyone had any experience with either one of these? Before people start fraggin the V-synth, check out the updates that Roland is introducing at NAMM for it.
Taken from V-tribe forum:
Yes, Roland has a new version 2.0 coming for the V-Synth. It adds:

-Super Saw and Feedback oscillators
-V-Rhythm mode
-Multi-Step Modulator
-Brand new patches

Oh yeah, the new VC-2 card is a Vocal card that seems really nice!

The G2 is also a monster.

Which one would you get to go along with the TI?

Thanks

F5D · #2 15.01.2005, 03:26 PM

Please change your avatar, it makes me to go nuts!

Merlot · #3 15.01.2005, 04:14 PM

Ahhhhh, looks like the Vsynth is out of the question. 1 midi channel that all the patches go through! Sux bullocks!

Now, is the G2 worth it? or should I be looking somewhere else?

Merlot · #4 15.01.2005, 04:19 PM

I dont know though. Might be cool to run the TI through the V-synth's variphrase technology and COSM filters. Who knows, i am all confused now.
And look, I am having a conversation with myself. Isnt that lovely.

nordlead · #5 15.01.2005, 05:19 PM

You could always buy a cheap controller keyboard and a synth without keys. How much money do you plan spending?

Merlot · #6 15.01.2005, 05:21 PM

NO MORE THAN $1500

Bjorktribe · #7 15.01.2005, 05:44 PM

Is it just me or has Hasselhoff had more exposure lately? He's in the spongebob movie, Dadgeball and now in a bizzare avitar. Whats next?

I bet you could find a DEMO of a Lead 3 for $1500 if you want to go all out!

Merlot · #8 15.01.2005, 06:25 PM

I was thinking about a 3, but with the virus VA, wanted to expand the sounds available a little more. Although the 3 might make a good combo with the virus b/c it has some bright sounds compared to the dark by the virus.

Merlot · #9 15.01.2005, 06:49 PM

Also, I am defenitely going to wait until NAMM to see what comes out. I think it would be stupid not too.

jasedee · #10 15.01.2005, 10:33 PM

After watching the V-Synth movies I was a big fan! Some of those sounds coming from the COSM filters are just f*ckin awesome...

And the time trip pad and D-beam is great too....it is a monster synth