From rw Sent Mon, Nov 3rd 1997, 21:37
On Mon, 3 Nov 1997 13:04:41 -0800 (PST), xxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx wrote... >- clavia nord lead synth > > well, analog synths are expensive, Many analog synths can be found for the same price or less than a nord lead. Maybe not with the MIDI spec of the NORD, but that is not always the most important thing to alot of people when it comes to analog style sound generation. I can think of many analog synths that cost less than the Nord I would take in a heartbeat before it. That is not to say that the Nord sucks, i actually like it quite a bit, but to say it is better because "analog synths are expensive" is not entirely true. Depends what you want for your $ I guess. > go out of tune, Many people see this as a feature of analog synths. In fact one of the main complaints alot of people have with the new virtual analogs is how stale an "overly stable" they sound. The float in the VCOs and VCFs of real analog adds to the character imo, tho I understand alot of people cant stand it. Worth keeping in mind either way when listening to various synths old and new. >the nord sounds every bit as good as > a real analog synth Well, i dunno. it does a good copy, but nothing beats the real thing imo. If you want analog, get a real analog imo. If you want a synth that does a good analog knockoff plus some other really cool stuff then get a Nord or one of the other new virtual analogs (especially if a good MIDI spec is important to you). This is not a putdown either, i think the coolest thing about the Nord is that it can do a decent analog sound plus alot of other things. To buy it just to get straight analog style sounds is a waste of $ imo. >the envelopes are at least as fast > as the arp 2600 so it's perfect for electro blips. the THWIP factor > is through the roof. I have owner 4 2600s and have used the nord quite a bit and I wouldnt go as far as to say this. Also, different 2600 have different ENV speeds, so its hard to compare to them. The ENVs do seem nice and tight on the Nord tho. BTW, Im not a anti-digital freak, not at all. I use all sorts of analog and digital stuff. I even like the Nord Lead, but not to the point that I would say it replaces a whole world of analog synths. It is its own thing and it pulls off alot of stuff quite well. It is definitely worth checking out, especially if you are looking to get a good general use synth which can cover alot of bases. The bottom line is use what sounds good to you and works for you. Get all the facts and opinions you want but let your own ears decide in the end. -- Rob Williams</>fEEd</>Tempest xx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx</>xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx