saucyjack Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Currently playing Guitar and Keys in Cover band.Have been using a Nord Stage 76 for last 2 years.I like it,it's been dependable and sounds/feels great. I find myself needing/wanting to be able to do some Arpeggiator stuff(Duran/Duran,New Wave) and needing some Decent Horn and String sounds at times. The Nord is great for Piano/EP/organs and most Synth stuff...I've created some OK Horn and String sounds but they are not great. So I guess I need a Module and use my Nord as Master controller. I would like something small/lightweight and super easy to setup...I've got enough stuff to setup already. Obviously the cheaper the better and easy to use Arp interface would be cool. No software/Laptop-I would kill it in a few gigs. Thanks Smell the Magic www.Katp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Only problem you'll run into is that most modules don't include Arp's or sequencers - you have to get the KB version for that typically. Most of the big 3 workstations though would do a fine job of piano's/Organs in addition to the synth and horn stuff and all have arpeggiators if you wanted to replace you beloved Nord Stage. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 What's your budget? I think you'll be annoyed with a rack module. I'd suggest getting one of the Big 3 rompler/workstation type boards, perhaps even an older generation to save cash. Look at Motif, Fantom, Triton and even their little brothers, like the MO6, Fantom xA, TR61 or M50. Having a second keyboard would be easier to deal with on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I bought a Korg Micro-X last week because of the low price. It's a hybrid module/keyboard (only 25 keys), but its potential is amazing. If you want arps, pops and bangs, plus great pads, synth brass and leads, I highly recommend it. Lightweight and easy to set up as well. What sold me was a great demo on Youtube. (Wish I had saved that link.) When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucyjack Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Thanks. Budget is not a big problem.The main thing is setup and transport. I've already got a Guitar Amp/Pedalboard plus Keyboard amp/Nord/Stand/GigBags...I really don't want to haul another board around. The MicroX looks interesting...at least it's super portable and interface lends itself to gigging/knob twiddling. What's it sound like? Smell the Magic www.Katp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 What's it sound like? I was amazed.....it sounds BIG. It's basically a mini Triton with less polyphony and fewer effects. But it's loaded with very useable programs and combinations. I'm controlling it via MIDI with my M3. It's been a blast. Here's some specs: Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine 64MB PCM ROM 642 multisamples + 929 drumsamples Keyboard:25-key, velocity sensitive Polyphony:62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode) 31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode) Effect Section: Stereo digital multi-effect system all can be used simultaneously 2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out), 1 Insert Effect (stereo in/out) Master EQ (3-band stereo) Korg MicroX Tabletop Synthesizer Controller Features: High-quality sounds delivered by the HI synthesis system of the Triton 640 programs based on a new 64MB ROM, covering a wide range of styles Combination mode allows up to eight programs to be freely combined to create complex sounds 384 preloaded combinations provided Up to four high-quality effects can be used simultaneously 4-channel audio output allows sophisticated sound-creating and mixing techniques Multi Sets provide easy setup and instant recall of 16-part multi-timbral groupings Powerful dual polyphonic arpeggiators External control setups can be used to control your DAW software USB connector When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Synthoid's post plus the fact that cost isn't much of a problem made me think that maybe you'd be happy with a tabletop version of one of the Virtual Analog modules out there. Most of them have step sequencers and/or arpeggiators and could do a lot of the sounds that your Nord Stage can't - should be a good complement. And the tabletops have more user controls than a rack module. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Might I also suggest the Waldorf Blofeld? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I assume the keyboard version has started shipping. Anyone have one yet? When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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