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Originally Posted by Dirty Halo Go back and tell me when was the last time someone specifically stated if they thought the Oasys is worth it, if so, why...if not, why. |
Simply stated, I think the OASYS is worth the price of admission if you have the dough and it fits your needs. The strong points I see are the UI, the all-in-one integration of sequencing and recording without having to deal with gear interoperability/compatibility issues, the wide variety of current synthesis methods/models and the ability to add more forms of synthesis through software upgrades (as opposed to plug-in hardware boards).
Quoting myself from earlier posts:
"OASYS' value proposition is the fact that it's *potentially* an all-in-one solution for composing, sequencing, performing, etc. and it has an expandable feature set because it has an OS designed for change rather than full stop product replacement. Sure, you could by a laptop, some soft synths, external modules, etc., but that's not the point. You can also take a Dodge Neon and turbocharge it to within an inch of its life to get sub 5 second 0-60 times, but it's still not a Porsche. Imagine having an elegant, powerful system that allows you to house multiple synthesis varieties and recording capabilities in a single keyboard case. Again, I haven't used it, but if Korg continued to develop a killer musician-oriented stable OS and the price gradually comes down withe future iterations, it could be the best system since the Synclavier or Fairlight."
"Ask yourself this: if you were a successful musician/producer (e.g. one who could afford the OASYS) who frequently travels and wanted to compose/arrange/record on the road, wouldn't an all-in-one system offering multiples forms of synthesis, recording, a good-sized screen and a good user interface be of value to you? Understandably, some might prefer a powerful laptop loaded with soft synths and some minimal outboard gear (firewire audio/midi adapter, USB keyboard), but I think the idea of a powerful, expandable all-in-one workstation is valuable for some people. Obviously it's not for everyone, but as long as it sells well enough to meet Korg's expectations and it proves useful to those who purchase it, why hate it? I think an OASYS and some good Sennheiser headphones could make for an ideal hotel room scratch pad."
"I think it's different because it has a dedicated, upgradeable OS based on a Linux kernel, so modes of synthesis and recording features can be added in software, not in hardware. The architecture is much less limited than that of a Triton or Motif. I view it more as a modern Synclavier or Fairlight, but much easier and less expensive to upgrade. I've got some friends who work in music equipment sales. The Tritons and Motifs still move off the shelves primarily because they're much more reliable than most computer-based setups and they simply work out of the box with no loading and configuration of software, drivers, etc. I've been using DAWs since the age of the 286, so I'm no technophobe, but I know a lot of musicians want to steer clear of computers as best they can. Computers are obviously prominent in music, but a lot of people use them in conjunction with DAWs, not as a total replacement."
-Synth80s