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paul_courville · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: Karma or Radias

I have wanted a Radias for a long time.
But now I am seriously thinking of adding the $200 Karma software to my Triton Le.
It's alot less expensive and (in theory) opens up alot of sonic possibilities.
Although I have to admit the Radias looks way cool, but that's hardly a reason to buy a synth.
Any thoughts on this?
Paul
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Westbrook · Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 18 Location: Columbus, Ga.

You would be better off getting an exspansion card, not saying you don't know how to use the Radias. I purchased a Radias 5 months ago but i didn't do my homework. Yes i saw alot of the videos on the Radias but if you don't know anything about synthesis, like me, it was no more then pushing buttons and turning knobs even though it sounded good. I am not saying it's a bad thing but it would help to know alittle about the way sounds are formed and created.
My Karma is great for what i need. My eyes were bigger than what i know about synthesis especially when you fork out that kind of cash. I tinker around with it once in a while. Should have purchased another Karma.
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