marino Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 From the old days, main regret is the Rhodes Chroma. I sold it in the early '90s with Apple IIe and proprietary interface, for about $2500 (paid probably about $9000 for the whole package). I loved many things about the Chroma, but it was huge, fragile, temperamental, cumbersome to program, sluggish in response, and it didn't blend well with the newer digital synths. If I knew that after 15 years many of those problems would have been worked out, I probably wouldn't have sold it. In the last couple of years, sadly, I've been forced to sell a lot of my stuff for pure economical reasons. Trying to mantain a balance and deciding what to sell every time hasn't been easy - also considering that it's not so easy to sell stuff at good prices these days in Italy, because people don't have cash to spend anymore. In short, I got rid of my Andromeda, AN1x, MicroEnsemble, ExpressionMate, VMK176Plus, XP-80, and a buch of other stuff (mixer, outboard, etc.). Next wil be probably the VL1m. I regret selling *each* one of them, mostly because it was a forced decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I haven't had regrets very much. Most of the time, I just turn the page and enjoy whatever new thing I am working with. I hadn't programmed my original Nord Modular in several months. It wasn't being gigged. I was aware that the programming software would not be updated, etc. A G2 aficionado from our Clavia community was looking for an original Nord Modular to complement his G2s. So I sold it to him. The regret hit badly about three months later. I'd get all these ideas for new architectures and not have a way to see if they would work. An itch you cant scratch. Sometimes you don't realize how good you have it ... I am resolved not buy another Nord, with it's hardware/software complexities, but I am looking for a soft modular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I've been gigging since 1981. I half regret selling my first Rhodes as it was a good sounding one but the soggy action was the deal killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 It's interesting to read folks have no regrets, yet seem to then try to find that "elusive" sound in a synth/VST to match the hardware they no longer own. Not a criticism in any way shape or form, just an observation. There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leh173 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I actually regret NOT buying more things that I really needed (being too much of a tightwad at the wrong times) and not punting my DX7 as soon as I realised I didn't like it that much. But have no fear. In the last few years I have been bucking that trend! Roland Fantom G6, D-70, JP-8000, Juno-106, JV-1080, Moog Minitaur, Korg Volca Keys, Yamaha DX-7. TG33, Logic Pro, NI plugs, Arturia plugs etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorgatron Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've been wheeling & dealing on craigslist the last few years coming up with a collection of fun vintage stuff, like this Arp Axxe I just picked up today; http://i.imgur.com/JaneHSQ.jpg I hope to eventually have enough room to set'em all up at once. it really is inspiring to play a real Clavinet or Wurlitzer, even if my skill level doesn't really warrant having anything more complex than my Casio XW-P1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leh173 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That's the spirit! I've already bought a few pedals this year. EHX electric mistress and Nano Big Muff. Roland Fantom G6, D-70, JP-8000, Juno-106, JV-1080, Moog Minitaur, Korg Volca Keys, Yamaha DX-7. TG33, Logic Pro, NI plugs, Arturia plugs etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Bumping this (original) thread: Farfisa Combo Compact, ended up in a friend's shed, lost forever. 'Nother Farfisa, model 345, I threw out 14 years ago when I moved, along with a broken Leslie 860 -- Bi-amped 2x60 watts, weighed just 100 lb, shoulda gotten it fixed -- what was I thinking? More recently, I threw out a Roland AX-1 whose ribbon controller had crapped out, because I was offended by the repair shop wanting $300 to fix it. OTOH, I'm now blessed with an AX-Synth and a couple of Kurzweils, whose organs blow away the VIP 345; and a Boss pedal that does a decent job of replacing that broken 100 pound Leslie. So I can't complain but so much. -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonnor Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've been wheeling & dealing on craigslist the last few years coming up with a collection of fun vintage stuff, like this Arp Axxe I just picked up today; http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/Koda_Vonnor/Misc/JaneHSQ_resized.jpg I hope to eventually have enough room to set'em all up at once. it really is inspiring to play a real Clavinet or Wurlitzer, even if my skill level doesn't really warrant having anything more complex than my Casio XW-P1. The Walgreens pitch/mod joystick is a nice touch. Gear: Hardware: Nord Stage3, Korg Kronos 2, Novation Summit Software: Cantabile 3, Halion Sonic 3 and assorted VST plug-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 EHX electric mistress and Nano Big Muff. Isn't that the new Lady GaGa Album? Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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