One synth!!

popsicko · Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Los Angeles

Let's say I know someone that is in possession of every analog synth ever made, in multiple. No modulars, except for a a few 2600s.
He has agreed to let me borrow 2 or three.
I've never even dreamed that I would see these in one place in my lifetime. I'm completely overwhelmed, I can't decide.
I want to make somewhat noisy synthpop using a minimal amount of gear.
I especially like make percussive sounds.
What would you pick?
Top three?
I'm think a couple of mono synths and a poly of some sort.

I've always want to play with an MS-20 and a Pro-one. . .
Please help! My brain is going to explode!
-b

popsicko · Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Los Angeles

i know, poor me.

ian-s · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject:

my choice would be

Crumar Spirit
ARP 2600
Korg PS3300

but I wouldn't have the room Crying or Very sad

Synthtech · Joined: Nov 23, 2007 Posts: 32 Location: Australia

Yamaha CS-80
Oberheim 4 voice
ARP Odyssey MkIII

elektro80 · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject:

This is what you want to play with first:

Octave Voyetra 8 + a decent compressor and an early Lexicon reverb ( or a modern clone ) + a modern decent PA thingie with lotsa guts

EMS VCS 3 / Synthi A / AKS + Roland Jazz Chorus 120 + Boss RE-20 + Small Stone phaser

Roland Jupiter 6 + a decent compressor + any PA with an attitude

Minimoog D + compressor + a decent vintage late 70s PA with a paperconed 15" . There should be some Acoustic sets around still?

KORG PS-3200 + Boss RE-20 + a Leslie ( or Leslie clone )

popsicko · Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Los Angeles

I think he only has one EMS Vcs3 so he probably won't let that leave, and I'm too sure about the semi modular Korg stuff. He does have a couple of Odyssey's though. That would be so fun!!
I would rather never carry a CS80 again. The last time I played one I had no idea what it was but my back still hurts!
I can't remember if I've ever played an Oberheim. Might be worth a shot.
The Crumar looks good too!

Anything particularly fun to run audio through?

Thanks,

derekrevell · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: My choice, you decide

Memorymoog, Elka Synthex, ARP 2601 + 3620 Keyboard.

If he had a EMS AKS, that would be the most fun, as you can run almost anything Audio through it, even the other two I recommended.

All the best, lucky sod!!!

popsicko · Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Los Angeles

lucky? I know! He's a friend of mine and real good friend of my neighbor. He has all this stuff that he collected back before I was born! Well, almost. It's just sitting around getting old and dusty as he does not have time to get to all of them and I think he just wants people to take care of them, make some art with them, and be able to collect them back at any time. I can sympathize. . . . . kinda. When I sold off all my gear a few years back (regret) I had just dove completely into the all computer thing and felt guilty for have all these synths that I was not using. I sold them cheap to people I thought were either cool or that I thought would really appreciate them.

I'm going for a hike and then going over this guys house.
-b

KarmanHardon · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

A few 2600's!!!!!????

That's just not fair.

popsicko · Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 59 Location: Los Angeles

^^I KNOW!!!! and he doesn't even use them. they are seriously sitting collecting dust!
We never made it over there the other day. Maybe later trhis week or this weekend.

mtvic · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:34 am Post subject:

Crumar organ tilted and open
Linn Drum or Simmons Drums
Moog source
for noisy synth pop

Take some photos and post em please.
Seeing is believing Smile

KarmanHardon · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:35 am Post subject: