by John Bowen » Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:51 pm
FoResT,
The Solaris is definitely not a 'beginner's synth....there's over 1000 parameters to play with, and I would have to say, it can be a bit daunting at first. Not to mention - there's a big price difference between it and the DSI mopho!! I think you would do fine starting with the mopho, or even something like Tom Oberheim's resurrected SEM synth (since your dad is pushing for an Oberheim). These sound just like they did "back in the day...", which is to say, really great!:
http://www.tomoberheim.com/
regards,
John B.
FoResT,
The Solaris is definitely not a 'beginner's synth....there's over 1000 parameters to play with, and I would have to say, it can be a bit daunting at first. Not to mention - there's a big price difference between it and the DSI mopho!! I think you would do fine starting with the mopho, or even something like Tom Oberheim's resurrected SEM synth (since your dad is pushing for an Oberheim). These sound just like they did "back in the day...", which is to say, really great!:
http://www.tomoberheim.com/
regards,
John B.