Could someone recommend a cheap synth keyboard for me?
I saw the microKORG, which seemed cool, except for the max 4 polyphony.
I've now looked at the Roland SH-201, which seems more like what I want, but seems a bit basic?
All I need is the actual synth sound, and the keys to play it on, and effects, preferably with mod+pitch wheels.
I DON'T need drum beats, rhythms and stuff like that, since it is for a live band, with a live drummer. I expect almost everything these days has that sorta stuff, but I'm just saying, I don't need that, and would prefer to save money and not have it.
I'd like EASY to change attack, resonance, release and stuff. I'd also like very quick voice-selection: don't want to have to flick all the way through a massive menu in the middle of a gig. Ultimately 8ish 'memory' buttons would be good. Foot-pedal would be great.
An input which can be played on the keyboard (like the vocoder) would be a bonus, but isn't vital. If so, would prefer XLR. Would like stereo outputs.
Basically, a keyboard with good (very synthy, not too fussed about realistic instruments) sounds which can be changed live very easily. What options do I have?
Thanks a lot
EDIT: MM-6 looks like it might be the right kinda of thing, at the right price. Has the performance memories etc. What are the sounds like on this thing? (Can't tell from the lo-fi online material i've found on places like youtube!). Also, in other synths you recommend, I'd be keen on anything with audio play-back, where you can load short samples, and assign buttons to play them, but I think it might be more worthwhile spending money on something specifically designed for that!
I saw the microKORG, which seemed cool, except for the max 4 polyphony.
I've now looked at the Roland SH-201, which seems more like what I want, but seems a bit basic?
All I need is the actual synth sound, and the keys to play it on, and effects, preferably with mod+pitch wheels.
I DON'T need drum beats, rhythms and stuff like that, since it is for a live band, with a live drummer. I expect almost everything these days has that sorta stuff, but I'm just saying, I don't need that, and would prefer to save money and not have it.
I'd like EASY to change attack, resonance, release and stuff. I'd also like very quick voice-selection: don't want to have to flick all the way through a massive menu in the middle of a gig. Ultimately 8ish 'memory' buttons would be good. Foot-pedal would be great.
An input which can be played on the keyboard (like the vocoder) would be a bonus, but isn't vital. If so, would prefer XLR. Would like stereo outputs.
Basically, a keyboard with good (very synthy, not too fussed about realistic instruments) sounds which can be changed live very easily. What options do I have?
Thanks a lot
EDIT: MM-6 looks like it might be the right kinda of thing, at the right price. Has the performance memories etc. What are the sounds like on this thing? (Can't tell from the lo-fi online material i've found on places like youtube!). Also, in other synths you recommend, I'd be keen on anything with audio play-back, where you can load short samples, and assign buttons to play them, but I think it might be more worthwhile spending money on something specifically designed for that!
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