[linux-audio-user] suggest a synth

[Ryan Gallagher]

On Thu, 2004-11-04 at 02:34, Florin Andrei wrote:
> On Sun, 2004-10-31 at 21:27, vord wrote:
> > 
> > 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.
> 
> Pretty slim indeed. There's only one good synth that's in your price
> range, and that's a mini version of a bigger one (see below).
> 
> > new/used ... new/old ... analog/digital ... doesnt
> > really matter to me. i just want rich sounds and plenty of knobs for
> > twiddlin'. :D

In the US you can get any number of Roland digital/analog synths and
modules for under $200

Look for a Roland MKS-50, usually $100 or so, of course to get all the
knobs you'll need a midi slider/knob box that sends midi, or if you're
lucky one of the original controllers that came with.

For around $800 you can get the king of midi/analogs (imho) the roland
mks-80

-ry