[A6] andromeda alternatives?

[Greg Waltzer]

The evolver seems like a good choice to use with a wind controller.
What was it that you felt was missing from that?

Richard wrote:

>well thanks for the sympathy you macho sods.  I have sciatica and a couple
>of weeks ago I could hardly carry my nord micro to the gig, let alone the
>A6. Plus I travel abroad a lot and it just weighs too much with my other
>gear - too many excess baggage charges. I can't currently get the A6 down
>the bloody stairs! I wish they did a rack model (It'll never happen will
>it?)
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>thanks for the tips though - I have never seen or heard the Sunsyn or Omega
>so I must check them out - Interesting some of you mention the Virus as I've
>been wondering about it - I was actually intending to get one when I went
>mad and bought the A6. Due to the way they are sold in the UK I still
>haven't heard a Virus in the flesh but I'm worried about its digi filters
>(and the filters on all VAs: I find the nord, waldorf and novation filters
>which I have heard ultimately pretty tiring) Do the Virus filters really cut
>it? I mean do they feel alive, liquid? Or will I have to take my Mutator
>filter with me (that seems to cure 99% of all digital ills!)
>
>Having found the perfect sounding studio synth it is a real PITA to be
>looking for another for live work but I don't think I have a choice - as a
>windsynth the A6 feels very alive - the sounds feel very tangible and
>physically real - if I could find that quality in a racksynth, even a
>monosynth, I'd be a happy chappie
>
>Richard
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