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[pillbug]

Is the Mopho Keyboard up to the task of replicating/replacing a Sequential Circuits Pro One or a Multimoog?
I have a Multimoog, was looking at getting a Pro One for $1500 (on ebay now) mainly for its sequencer... but it seems like the Mopho (possibly the Mono Evolver Keyboard) could approximate the analogness of either of these classics.
Opinions?
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[Hanon_CTS]

Hello pillbug,
Since you've solicited opinions.
Here's mine.
IMHO,
no virtual analog, or neo-analog will ever quite match the edge, warmth, and dodgy-ness of a real vintage analog synth.

The Multimoog is a great synth, so you have your analog food group covered.
You might get more features and use out of the Mopho.

Just my .02

Cheers, hanon
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[dayuri]

I've had fun with a Mopho before but yeah I'm not sure if you can compare it to the Pro One or the Multimoog.

But why buy a Pro One for its sequencer? You could sequence your Multimoog with an external sequencer more customizable than the one built into the Pro One, or if you're already using a laptop, then sequence with that.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but aren't Multimoogs quite rare - rarer than the Pro One? I don't think you can go wrong with holding onto it.

[pillbug]

Thanks for the replies. Yea, I will hold onto the Multimoog for sure. Just looking for something new I guess, to add a different dimension to my 3 Korgs.
I really like the Evolver demos I've heard so I've been looking at that as well, though in many ways it seems similar to the RADIAS.
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[dayuri]

I never really paid attention to the Evolver, but I just saw a bit of it on youtube and it sure is nice.

[genesisfan63]

Poly Evolver is the best of both worlds analog & digital
but is limited in its polyphony......
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[aron]

My answer would be yes. The Pro one is not really an amazing analog synth in terms of analog warmth. It does not share the type of distortion apparent in something like a micro moog. It's a pretty controlled analog. I have 2 and they are very similar.

However if you can get a good deal on an old Moog, I would go for it.
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[EvilDragon]

My answer is NO, no new analog can ever replace the sound of vintage analogs. The technology is different. The sound is cleaner, but lacks a lot of character and punch of the original vintage analogs. Mopho cannot and will not replace the sound of a Pro One 100%. Different chips, different layout, different everything.

This is also the reason why new Moogs aren't even a mere shadow of the old ones. Little Phatty sounds thin (especially in high end) compared to a vintage Mini. Voyager is a bit better, but not the same.

Some people will still like them. But it is a mistake to think that the sound of genuine vintage synths can be completely replaced by a newer tech analog.

Andromeda might be the only possible exception, because it is utterly flexible. But it still won't get you everywhere.

[aron]

The question is can the MOPHO replace something like the Pro One?

[EvilDragon]

Functionally, perhaps. Sound-wise, definitely no.

[aron]

You are giving the Pro one too much credit. It is not that great sounding.
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