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brzilian
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What do you want to be able to do with it?
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Johnalex
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I am looking for an all around keyboard. I have a need for Strings, Soft Pads, ect. (backround sounds). I was just wondering if anyone had any backround with one, and how they felt about it. Thank You
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brzilian
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Its a pretty old synth (circa 1986). It is only a 6 note polyphonic analog/digital synth. If you are looking for realistic sounds, this is not the board for you. Its sounds are a bit on the thin side...
My personal opinion is that $225 might be a bit pricey. You can find something newer that would give you more variety in terms of sounds.
Here are a couple used synths worth looking at in the same price range:
Roand D-50,JV-80
Korg M1, O1/W, X5D
Kawai K1,K4
Yamaha SY22,SY35,SY55,S30,S03
My personal opinion is that $225 might be a bit pricey. You can find something newer that would give you more variety in terms of sounds.
Here are a couple used synths worth looking at in the same price range:
Roand D-50,JV-80
Korg M1, O1/W, X5D
Kawai K1,K4
Yamaha SY22,SY35,SY55,S30,S03
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Johnalex
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Yeah I have been looking at the Korg M1. MY budget is tight, I am in college..... BUt I did notice someone selling an M1 here for $290. THanks for the advice...I am going to check out the other ones you suggested.
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mikeh
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I think brzilian is very accurate in his assessment of the Juno 2. The sounds are pretty thin - although for strings and some basic pads it's not bad (Roland is known for nice analog string sounds).
I agree that $225 may be a little pricey for a Juno 2 (maybe closere to $150 would be reasonable0 - I think many of the other models mentioned may be a better option. Certianly the M1 is a much fatter sounding unit.
I agree that $225 may be a little pricey for a Juno 2 (maybe closere to $150 would be reasonable0 - I think many of the other models mentioned may be a better option. Certianly the M1 is a much fatter sounding unit.
subtractor
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Juno-anything qualifies as a vintage synth. Those are for collectors and freaks like me.
Although I disagree with the "thin" part... The other choices are ok.
With those specifications any synth will do.
Although I disagree with the "thin" part... The other choices are ok.
With those specifications any synth will do.
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Do you know the difference in rom based and modeling synths?
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Johnalex
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I think....a Rom based Synth has sounds already on it (Ex. Radio Shack Keyboards). A Modeling Synth allows for chaning of the sound, and I can create my owns sounds. Am I right? DId I pass 
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brzilian
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Johnalex said:I think....a Rom based Synth has sounds already on it (Ex. Radio Shack Keyboards). A Modeling Synth allows for chaning of the sound, and I can create my owns sounds. Am I right? DId I pass
Waaaay off....
ROMplers or sample playback synths still let you create your own sounds. The starting blocks from which you create them are sampled sounds or waveforms stored in the synths memory.
On a VA (Virtual Analog) or Modelling synth, analog circuits are actually mathematically modelled through computer software/algorithms. Saw, sine, triangle and pulse waveforms are generated mathematically as so are VCA's (amplifiers) and VCF's (filters).
The major difference between the two types of synth is that VA's are not the best choice when trying to reproduce actual instruments (piano,flute,etc...). ROMplers do a much better job because you are starting off with actual samples of the real instrument.
ROMplers are still very capable of creating unique "electronic" sounds as well because you can process the raw waveform through envelopes and filters like on a VA.
The stuff at RadioShack is something else altogether. All the programming of the sounds have been done and you cannot change anything. Their sounds are mostly based on sampled sounds/waveforms as well.
subtractor
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Yeah, that's a pretty good description.
So what you need to do is decide what kind of sounds you want, or what kind of music do you want to create.
If you just want realism, like piano, strings etc. get a rompler. if you want more original "electronic" sounds ie; techno, trance etc, get a VA synth.
I have quite a few synths and have played with most of the ones I don't have. And if your interested in a VA synth, I reccomend checking out the korg ms2000. You could get one used for about $400, I'm guessing. It's one of my all time favorites and definitely a best buy for the money.
I'm sure someone else around here could give you better advice about romplers than I. I have a few, but the ones I'd reccomend are quite a bit above your specified price. Your best bet is to goto a store if you have one near, and find out which ones you like, and then hunt for them on ebay.
I advise getting something newer and preparing to spend at least $400 to get a quality synth that you will like.
So what you need to do is decide what kind of sounds you want, or what kind of music do you want to create.
If you just want realism, like piano, strings etc. get a rompler. if you want more original "electronic" sounds ie; techno, trance etc, get a VA synth.
I have quite a few synths and have played with most of the ones I don't have. And if your interested in a VA synth, I reccomend checking out the korg ms2000. You could get one used for about $400, I'm guessing. It's one of my all time favorites and definitely a best buy for the money.
I'm sure someone else around here could give you better advice about romplers than I. I have a few, but the ones I'd reccomend are quite a bit above your specified price. Your best bet is to goto a store if you have one near, and find out which ones you like, and then hunt for them on ebay.
I advise getting something newer and preparing to spend at least $400 to get a quality synth that you will like.
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Johnalex
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Hey Thanks A lot! I think that I will look at both types and se what type I would like best, and would fit my needs. What type of store has older keyboards?