Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:26 am
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This one - RMIF Opus - still somewhere in the shedPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:21 pm
My first was a Yamaha PSS-360 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3TfJgzZACY). Basically a toy, but had sliders to adjust the two operator FM sounds so could make some surprisingly out-there noises.
I never did anything quite as insane as this with it though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_olaSzdj0G8
After that I got a Roland D5, which I now regret selling. Run it through external FX, and it sounded just like the D50...
I never did anything quite as insane as this with it though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_olaSzdj0G8
After that I got a Roland D5, which I now regret selling. Run it through external FX, and it sounded just like the D50...
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:35 pm
Yamaha PSS-460 as a kid, moved up to a Technics KN800 in my early teens. First Korg was an 01/Wpro 18 years ago.
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:13 pm
ARP Odyssey, Minimoog, Casio CZ 101, Yamaha DX7
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:30 am
My first SYNTH, Korg 01/W pro.
My first workstation, Ensoniq EPS. I upgraded the RAM and bought the 8 output expander. I spent a month sequencing instrumental tracks for an album. I used an Alesis HR-16 for drums and the piano tracks were MIDI-ed out to a Kurzweil module. Went to a studio and dubbed each song to multitrack tape is one pass, then overdubbed vocals. Mixed down with studio effects since the EPS didn't have any.
The hours in studio time I saved by sequencing at home more than paid for the EPS.
For playing live, I was glad to get the 01/W pro. That board did it all - no more drum machine, piano module or outboard effects. I gigged with that thing for 8 years.
My first workstation, Ensoniq EPS. I upgraded the RAM and bought the 8 output expander. I spent a month sequencing instrumental tracks for an album. I used an Alesis HR-16 for drums and the piano tracks were MIDI-ed out to a Kurzweil module. Went to a studio and dubbed each song to multitrack tape is one pass, then overdubbed vocals. Mixed down with studio effects since the EPS didn't have any.
The hours in studio time I saved by sequencing at home more than paid for the EPS.
For playing live, I was glad to get the 01/W pro. That board did it all - no more drum machine, piano module or outboard effects. I gigged with that thing for 8 years.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:56 am
Mine was a Polysix, which unfortunately fell victim to the infamous leaky Ni-Cad battery.
While I do have the Legacy Collection, to me it just doesn't sound the same.
While I do have the Legacy Collection, to me it just doesn't sound the same.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:03 am
I consider Casio CZ101 as my first synth but actually the one i had was a
Maidho at the time...i have no clue, dont remember who made it.
Maidho at the time...i have no clue, dont remember who made it.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:46 am
ARP Odessey was the first I owned. The first I played was an EMS Synthi. I'd like both of them, today, especially the EMS. 
jg::
jg::
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:31 am
Yamaha YS200
My parents got it to encourage my hobby. Got it second hand from my teacher and although it doesn't work anymore (out of battery and a key string is broken) I still do have it with me after 18 years of purchasing it
My parents got it to encourage my hobby. Got it second hand from my teacher and although it doesn't work anymore (out of battery and a key string is broken) I still do have it with me after 18 years of purchasing it
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:27 pm
Roland SH2000 circa 1979
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:08 pm
My first was a Yamaha DX-7 followed very closely by a Juno-106. I bought them both new in 1984.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:09 pm
jg:: wrote:ARP Odessey was the first I owned. The first I played was an EMS Synthi. I'd like both of them, today, especially the EMS.
jg::
My ARP Odyssey was the white one. Oh that portamento slider. Wish we had those now!
Notice the uneven spacing between keys !
http://iandimusic.com/weeklynoise/wp-co ... yssey6.jpg
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:11 pm
MOOG OPUS 3 Got me hooked on keys!
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:00 pm
It looks like the whole synth history is passing by ...
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:02 pm
+1 - Pretty cool to read, isn't it?michelkeijzers wrote:It looks like the whole synth history is passing by ...