[A6] Andromeda vs. Voyager

[mark.strijbos at hccnet.nl]

> > > A Minimoog Voyager nice sounding but it's a mono syth. I would miss my A6
> > > too much. 
> > agreed 100% - that's why i have both. 
> > yes, i know i'm a lucky bastard.
> 
> So how do they compare?
well, they don't really... totally different ballpark IMHO. 
It's the Andromeda's IC technology vs. discrete electronics, and 
indeed: the Moog wins hands down in the fatness contest and delivers 
a solid, punchier than anything on this world sound. The Moog sound 
is also very direct and 'in your face' while the A6 always sounds a 
bit more ..euh... civilized?  

The Voyager feels, plays and sounds very similar to a well-kept 
MiniMoog but certainly goes beyond it. The double VCF,  variable 
waveform VCO's and true ADSR-style envelopes are actual improvements 
on the original design.

The A6 however is so feature laden i consider it a pseudo-modular and 
often feel spoiled for the endless possibilities and modulations it 
offers. The Voyager is rather Spartan in comparison but on the other 
hand features loads of CV ports so it can be easily extended by other 
gear. 

In fact they complement each other rather well and you really don't 
need any other synths if you own these two. The Andromeda can't be 
faulted in the pad & string department - and let's be honest: that's 
what you get a polysynth for - and the Moog is a killer bass (!!!) 
and lead synth.  
 
-- 
Mark Strijbos

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