[linux-audio-user] suggest a synth

[Steve Harris]

On Sun, Oct 31, 2004 at 11:27:55PM -0600, vord wrote:
> hello list.
> 
> ive somewhat recently begun composing, and also experimenting a little
> with sound in linux ... so far though i only have a schumann baby
> grand piano and this gentoo linux workstation. i decided earlier this
> week to branch out a bit and purchase a synthesizer; and i figured i
> should poll this list for suggestions. my budget is pretty slim though
> ... $500 max. new/used ... new/old ... analog/digital ... doesnt
> really matter to me. i just want rich sounds and plenty of knobs for
> twiddlin'. :D

I would get a decent MIDI controller keyboard and use software synths.
Especially with modular synths, you have to put in a bit more work, but
the varietly of sounds you can get is enourmously wider.

- Steve