wpinnoi Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Hi! 1.I would like to buy syn.Which one that I should go with -Roland JP8000 or JP8080 -Korg ms2000 -Nord lead 2 I already bought Roland XP30 2.which one that I should go with -Motu DP3 -Logic Audio Platinum I'm used to Protools TDM at school. But I can't afford it. So, which one is similar to Protools TDM(DP3 or Logic) I don't want to buy a DIGI 001. Because I want to expand my small studio later if I have more money. I think I can't expand much if i start with DiGI 001 Thanks for any help. I'm appreciated Wan Ps.- sorry about my english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coren Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Originally posted by wpinnoi: [QB]Hi! 1.I would like to buy syn.Which one that I should go with -Roland JP8000 or JP8080 -Korg ms2000 -Nord lead 2 I already bought Roland XP30 crazy, your in almost the same situation as me but mines more like roland xp-30 VS. Korg Karma and Korg ms2000 VS. roland JP8000 VS. the nords... (and an andromeda but i cant afford it so its out already ) im not in a position to give you experianced advise but i can tell you what im planning to do.... im wanting to get the xp-30 and korg MS2000 (that thing is so much fun.. ) and then later maybe adding the roland jp8080 module to it. (although you could probobly save money by using the jp8000 to control a ms2000Rack) as for protools, the program itself dosnt change to much between the differnt levels, so id try to somehow get the "middle" one that has better plug-in capability (do you really need the plug-ins? if you dont really need the plug-ins like ampfarm then 001 is perfectly fine, and out of the box just as powerful and upgradable as the other programs you mentioned. not to mention that the plug-ns the it DOSNT support are really expensive anyways, so if you cant afford TDM it wouldnt be prudent to buy them either. also,working in a small studio TDM is un-nessasary unless your mixing dolby 5.1, and even that can be preped on protools LE (001) and finished in a TDM equipted studio) but if youd like a differnt program, try Cubase VST. most importantly, look at your needs and the programs capabilitys, dont buy something that cant do what you need, and dont buy what you dont need so... clear as mud? ps have fun and your english is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed hamilton Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 DP3 hands down. I usually use DP to start a project and once it got going I would switch over to PT for overdubs and mix. Now that DP 3 is out I am staying in DP far more often. Its been really stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 When I was faced with that choice, I bought the JP8000. It's a great synth, I'm very happy with it and have no regrets. I made the right choice. HOWEVER, you should go to a music store and play them! Figure out what the right choice is for YOU - not based on other people's opinions. Good luck! Originally posted by wpinnoi: Hi! 1.I would like to buy syn.Which one that I should go with -Roland JP8000 or JP8080 -Korg ms2000 -Nord lead 2 I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_dup1 Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 here's my $0.02 for you. Hi! 1.I would like to buy syn.Which one that I should go with -Roland JP8000 or JP8080 -Korg ms2000 -Nord lead 2 I already bought Roland XP30 I have a JP8000, JP8080, MS2000 and Lead 3 so I have experience with all but the NL2. First, they are all great synths. So, it's a question of needs and wants. The 8080 is the choice over the 8000 if you don't need a keyboard, because it has greater polyphony and a vocoder, so it offers more than just the 8000. I think the 8000/8080 and MS2000 have very different sounds, so that will obviously be a factor, but if you like them equally, then you might choose the Roland over the Korg because the Korg has only 4 voice polyphony and even less in multi timbral applications. This can be a real problem if you plan to use it for big pads and any kind of sequencing. As for the Nord, I have the 3 and it would be my choice over all the others, but it has a lot of different features than the NL2. The Nord's have a great reputation for a unique sound that really cuts through a mix well, it has good polyphony and great sounds. Hope that helps a little, Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 I have a Ms2000 and you can so much fun with it, yes its 4 note poly does limit it a bit, but I multi track mine so its no problem The mod sequencer is very cool i have used it on my tracks alot Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coren Posted November 30, 2001 Share Posted November 30, 2001 one thing im not sure of is your goals with the software, are you going to be doing mostly aduio or mostly midi? id place my vote for protools if its audio, but Logic if its midi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormhole70 Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 I've been at this stuff for awhile and have tinkered around with each that you speak of. Although the Nord line has somewhat hefty price tags, they are deffinitely at the top of my list . Like the the Korg MS 2000, they are fun to play and give you the growls and bells when and where you need them most. The trick here in my opinion is to listen to the machines through an average sounding audio setup like that which you will find conjoined to the equipment at your favorite music retailer. Why? It's pretty obvious. Most of us don't have a 3k monitoring system and just about anything can sound phatt within a controlled enviroment. Music is supposed to be fun and if the Korg MS2000 gets your blood flowing immediately, then it's probably a sound solution. Should it be your controller and your not an aspiring piano virtuoso, it will work wonders. If you're on a budget, it's deffinitely another reason to help you in your decision. On the other hand, it's all relatively subjective. Just because someone says it's a hot ticket item doesn't mean it's for you and your program. I personally have gone the software synth and sampler route over the last couple of years and find it more exciting and ofcourse at a fraction of the cost. Less time worrying about the money I spent and more time spent writing music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormhole70 Posted December 3, 2001 Share Posted December 3, 2001 Oh yeah and another point relating to softwares. TDM PTools is very expensive...you know that. Digi 001, uh, eh , well if you use PTools at school and you have free access I would opt for something else to divercify youreself with. PTools Digi 001 is NOT TDM. Not to bash the Digi 001 in any way but there are other sound cards with break out boxes that sound as good if not better with the same number of ins and outs at half the cost. Besides that, if you're expecting to do any serious sequencing with PT, forget it. Get an equivelant sound card such as a Gina 24/96, AAardvark, MOTU, etc and a program like Cubase or Digital Performer for your editing. If you use PT at school than you'll appreciate that DP can convert your audio to the necessary OMF files PTools uses. You can do your homework at home when needed, get it? In the end you can save some bucks for the Pulsar or TC worx DSP for that TDM sound we've been conditioned to think is the best. Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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