Topic: Getting my first synth - recommendations
Hi guys,
I'm at the point where I'm starting to get tired of sending midi commands to my vsti's and wanna work with a real instrument. I don't have the money yet (starting to save up), but I'm thinking like max 450 euros.
Now to my speficitations
- i'd like to have a more vintage sounding synth, raw output that doesn't soubnd fuzzy or filtered, i think you guys know what I mean
- I wanna have all the controls for it onboard, for every single function one knob. I don't see the point in buying an analogue synth when i have to use (again) some internal computer to select which parameter I want to adjust. That means of course also I want keys, not a rack
- I want a really simple interface, no extra matrix super whatever filters/sequencer high-tech shit. As simple as the minimoog or ms10, any more options is a waste of time to me.
- A vocoder would be a nice extra
EDIT: And I don't care about having MIDI or not!
My selections so far:
Korg MS2000
+has vocoder, is not too old so probably in good shape when I get one
- has more options than I need, sound is kinda vintage and cool but I think it could be better. haven't tried it yet though.
Juno 60 or 106 ( I can't really tell the difference between the two...)
+ dope 80s sound, simple interface
Roland sh101
+simple interface too, well and reviewers say its still great
- monophonic
Or are there more synths that fit to my given conditions? I'm not really an expert on (vintage)synths so feel free to flame!
Would be great if some people here have experience with the named gear and some advice.
Cheers yo