Nord Lead 2x rack vs Korg MS2000R

[Mastermindzz]

The price difference of these racks are only $300. Im looking to add virtual analog synthesis to my set up which consists of a Motif, MPC, Proteus and Mo Phatt. Do the options that the lead offer outway the $300 price diff. I have played both and like both. I am looking for mainly tweakability and some phatt basslines

 

[jake-owa]

I've had my MS2000 for about two years and you couldn't get it from me by force. I love that crazy synth. I've played the Nord but I never really had the time to delve too far into the sound creation options of it. I know that some of my favorite sounds on rock albums are Nord sounds.

 

[subtractor]

The lead2 is probably the most used on stage and widely recorded va synth out there. However if it's fat basslines you need I think I'd steer you towards the korg. I don't have a lead2 to compare with, but I have a lead3... It cost twice as much as the korg, but if I had to give one up, as hard as it would be, I'd probably keep the korg.

 

[Flo' Dolo]

Mastermindzzz,

maybe you should check the Korg Microkorg out, too. I had a MS2000r & sold it so I could get a microkorg and a fat head of cabbage. Serves my purposes quite nicely (basslines and such). I loved my MS, but again, the micro joint fit the bill just right for me. Although, for only a 100 dollar price difference, I guess the rack MS2000 ain't a bad deal. I kinda like the table top goodies (microkorg), too, so...

I've actually seen both units for SELL for reasonable used prices on Ebay, too.

diendolo the DJ