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Synthesizers do musch more than simply play back a lot of delicious pre-programmed sounds. Sure, they do that, and for many of us that's all we need them to do. High quality instrument sounds are crucial for making your recording have that fat, professional rich sound.
The magic of the synthesizer, though, is that it lest you create even more sounds, and completely rework the ones you already have. In addition, sampling functions are now commonplace, so you can create a sound based on a real recording. That's why the term synthesizer is no longer the main descriptive phrase. It's now “workstation”. Get a great one and you are totally in business.
Budget: Korg microKORG XL Synthezizer
37-note Natural Touch action keyboard. 8-voice MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound engine with 7 algrithms. Dual effects processors from the KAOSS line. 17 effects. Ring and sync modulation. Formant Hold to freeze vocal input for more vocoder effects. 128 on-board, editable programs. 3 performance edit knobs. Included items. XLR gooseneck microphone with windscreen. Power adapter.
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Quality: Yamaha S90 ES Synthesizer
The S90 ES combines a stunningly natural acoustic piano sound with all the sonic flexibility of the award winning Motif ES. A new multi-velocity, stereogrand piano sample, the new sound board simulation and the half-damper capability (when used with the Yamaha FC3) all ensure a rich and realistic acoustic piano sound. The 128 note polyphony tone generator, Studio Connections compatibility, mLAN expansion slot, and PLG expandability give it all the synthesis power and control capabilities of our Motif ES line.
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Top: Access Virus TI2 61 Key Keyboard Synthesizer
The Access VIRUS TI2 synthesizer keyboard is designed to lead the world in a completely new direction. Total Integration uses innovative technology to greatly expand the VIRUS Synthesizer, resulting in an advanced stage/standalone instrument, while simultaneously extending the product capabilities with a suite of compelling studio integration features. The Virus TI2 Synthesizer has 25% more calculating power and sports a redesigned housing and front panel than its predecessor. Access also used new materials to bring down the weight of the keyboard. On the software side of things, a major feature update, OS3, adds several new FX such as a Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and several new Distortion algorithms along with a new feature called Character. Character allows you to adjust the overall tone of a preset reminiscent of several vintage and well-known synthesizers. In addition you can emphasis certain aspects of the patch to allow it to cut better through the mix, or fade it into the background with an extra-wide stereo field. The new distortions were built from scratch and feature an extreme dynamic range along with sophisticated controls to tailor the sound to your specific needs. They can add everything from warm, tube-like overtones to complete sonic deconstruction more reminiscent of circuit-bending. The new algorithms also include a revamped bit and sampling-rate reduction, allowing you to change the quality and cutoff point with precise, continuously variable control. The stereo Frequency Shifter and the new Ring Modulator are state of the art algorithms modeled with old '70s stomp boxes in mind. The Tape Delay goes way beyond the possibilities of the real Tape Delays in the '60s and '70s. It smoothly syncs to tempo, lets you decide if a Doppler effect takes place when changing the tempo, and even switching the delay time between presets is all smooth, making it perfect for performers. Last but not least, a modification to the main VCA algorithm enables OS3 users to design gating FX known from electro and minimal influenced music. Virus Control has received a completely redesigned user-interface thanks to various improvement requests over the last years. The plug-in now features a side chain input allowing you to mangle audio from a sequencer track with the FX and sound engine of the hardware Virus (for selected hosts only).
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