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Originally Posted by Dirty Halo  I get exactly where you're at and I think the Prophet '08 is a great jumping point! 
I think it'll cover more territory than you think. I love my Moog (model D), but it's not a first synth (although I did get it long before the Prophet '08.
I can honestly say that the Prophet '08 is an excellant synth and perhaps the best first analogue synth out there. |
I think you're absolutely right and at that price its really hard to pass up. $1,500 for 8 voices and 100% analog, are you kidding me???
You really seem to get a lot for not much money, which seems to be rare in the analog world.
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Originally Posted by Dirty Halo Then the next synth you get can be more eccentric. (Don't count out a Studio Electronics SE1x for a great Moog style bass ) |
I did check out the Omega 8, which was very pricey. I'll check out the SE1x as well.
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Originally Posted by Dirty Halo And some people suggest the Andromeda A6, while I don't love it, it's a great synth, but I find it's not a great first synth and once you start building your collection, you may find a Moog is a better Moog, a Prophet a better Prophet and an Oberheim a better Oberheim... you get the idea. |
That's why I'm thinking of picking up more than one. I'm a big fan of any kind of electronics that do one thing well and try not to be all things to all people. It usualy means that they do that one thing VERY well!
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Originally Posted by Dirty Halo Oh, that reminds me, an Oberheim Matrix 1000 is great analogue bang for your buck... for your second or third synth... let the collecting begin!!!! |
Yeah a friend of mine has one of those and I never paid it much attention. I'll have to investigate further next time I'm over at his place.