[A6] Nord

[Richard]

Brian wrote, " I also have an issue with the "tone" of the Nord synths"

Well yes I can see why an A6 lover might really dislike the Nords. Little
story: The nord micro was my first harware synth since the korg ms20 way
back when, and i took a dislike to the nord sound after a while; it seemed
cool and hard, in fact I took a real dislike to all digital synthesis.
Interestingly now I have some real analogue again (A6, evolver, matrix, akai
EVW200) I am veiwing the Nord's in a new light (and also the yamaha fsr1 and
korg wavestation).

What i think about the nords is that the sound is almost unnaturally
detailed and that they are they are rather cold and stiff used as keyboard,
chord or lead instruments. But as truly modular windsynths, noodlers,
droners, landscape makers, pattern evolvers and rhythm machines they are
quite phenominal. For me they are amongst the very few hardware synths being
made today which truly extend the great legacy.

But if you WANT analogue and if like me you feel different in your gut when
you hear that real analogue depth and beauty then the Nord really is not a
good choice and will never sound right. Their strengths lie completely
elsewhere.

Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MelloT at aol.com>
To: <a6 at code404.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:26 AM
Subject: Re: [A6] Does anone have both an A6 and an Ion?


>
> >>> The general character of the G2 sound is really not pleasing  to me
after
> owning it for several weeks. I'm not talking sound  variety/capability,
but
> the sound character.>>
>
> It sounds like you will eventually be most happy with an A6 (as you said
you
> might in the future. I can't say whether the ION would make you happier
than
> the Nord, but I also have an issue with the "tone" of the Nord synths.
Virus
> may  be more to your liking too, but I know the ION is easier to work and
get
> good  sounds FAST, which is a big issue for anyone who likes to make their
own
>  sounds.
>
> bk
>
>
>
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