I didn't write this, just found it on the net :)

FAO Biff (or anybody actually) : what synth/expander would you advise me to get for maximum about 350$ ?

Keep in mind that I hate synths that has 5 knobs to control 40 parameters :p

was gonna say dsi mopho, since it's getting rave reviews and like a monophonic prophet 07...

hmm, http://cgi.ebay.com/...A1%7C240%3A1318

with one cent to spare

let me extend.... this may be common-sense to some of you:

Synthenomics-101

I got my Nord Modular for $350, bought an Elektron Sidstation for 600, Machinedrum for 800, and my Monopoly was like $400. All of those, however, I didn't have in mind "the only synth I want is..." The best trick I could tell you is be flexible! I've eyed a particular synth on ebay like 3 times: Roland Sh-101, Mc-202, and my well missed Spectral Audio Neptune synth, all of which I paid $500 for, which wasn't really a deal, but I knew I wanted those and had the money.

The trick it to go onto ebay, type in synthesizer and reverse the order from most newly listed down, then bookmark that and check in when ever you're on the PC. If you have a rough idea of several synths you know you'd buy then keep an eye out for those. If you know the prices synths go for, you'll be rewarded by some amazing deals when someone who wants to sell fast or has no idea the street price lists it as a "buy it now". Plus, in my situation, when I bought the Elektron Sidstation and realized it wasn't for me (not enough knobs and my nord modular makes the c64 sounds), I sold it for $500 more. Lastly, if they have craigslist.org in france and is used by many, look on that frequently too, because that doesn't have bidding and once again you can find some amazing deals. Over a year ago I found a Nord Micromodular for $200 on craigslist.org, so a when I saw the regular Modular for 350 months ago, I bought it and sold my micromodular for like 400 (the dollar was worth little in currency exchange so when a dude in italy buys it, we both think we're getting a deal). So basically in the big picture, I bought my nord modular for $150.

Of course some people are going to be saying "I never sell my synths" but you have to wonder whether it's better to have a few crappy synths or ones that are more powerful and have greater potential... just don't sell your first one.

There's some german guy who contacted me for an MS-404 that was in the ATA TAK studio in Dusseldorf, the studio where Kraftwerk used to go, for 240€. But since the guy who was supposed to buy my Rave o Lution changed his mind, I can't buy anything for the moment :( That's too bad, I'd really like to get a synth that was touched by Kraftwerk :D. I might get an MS-20 controller for Korg Legacy though.

Damn, that looks like the coolest thing in the world !

http://www.akaipro.com/apc40

http://www.ableton.com/touch

is that thing sexy or what?!

okay, here's my fuck-damnit post of the day:

http://sfbay.craigsl.../994423575.html

I emailed him, here's to hoping. And it gets better:

http://sfbay.craigsl.../994414250.html

http://www.ableton.com/home?movie=3

Yeah I saw that too. Live 8 + Max for Live + APC40 = Infinite possibilities. I'm gonna begin saving money to buy this bundle... Hopefully it will be afordable :(

My cover of Rollin & Scratchin' with the Juno and the Boss MT2 :

http://fr.youtube.co...h?v=AJyMBfQz4_8

look at that, you made it to the big leagues:

http://matrixsynth.b...unk-rollin.html

Tiiiiiiiight!!! Lovin' it.

yeah, I know ! I contacted them, but they posted it even before reading the mail. How cool ?

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Here's a closeup of the mopho though: http://i551.photobuc...oo/DSC02898.jpg

yeah matrix synth has a good eye out there.

designer_voodoo, how are you enjoying the mopho? I was planning to get one soon (got my old job back so that'll be all I can afford..) I wonder if they'll release a keyboard verson of the mopho, kinda like they did with the evolver, that would be sweet, although I hope it wouldn't be that yellow color...

http://fr.youtube.co...h?v=N_AaXKQZbXY

Wow sweet. If only my DS was working. Nice find.

haha, that guy is awesome, I've seen him before. might be easier to put earbuds in your mouth and talk, but, that's a little too much..

More Juno 106 on Boss MT-2 action ! Another Daft Punk track :

http://benji.ng.free...nin%20sound.mp3

I would've never guessed it was made with the Juno. but as I was fooling around I came across a sound very similar to the small sound at the beginning, and immediately thought of Burnin'.

So I was at the goodwill (thrift store) yesterday and found this: http://globalnerdy.c...maha_shs-10.jpg for sale. It is in very good condition and it only cost me $2.00. It was a great day.

AWESOME