[A6] hello again

[alex prescott]

well, i took delivery of my brand new A6 yesterday.  i had thought of getting a used one or perhaps a b-stock, but in the end decided to get a new unit.
 
after reading the horror stories and A6 slagging that has recently been on AH, i am pleased to say that my unit tuned perfectly on initial power up, and what functions i was able to test in 5 hours seemed to work without hiccups.
 
i don't think i can give a very fair assessment of the unit at this time, because of my limited experience so far, and the fact that i am smitten right now.  i can't stop looking at it; every time i passed it in the hallway this morning i had to stop and stare for a second- it's borderline unhealthy... :-)
 
i loaded several of the user banks from the web to the PCMCIA card, and i CAN say that just going through those sounds tells me that this thing has the capability to make all the sounds i have always been after.  i think it sounds wonderful in fact.  i literally had to liquidate my entire studio to afford this thing, and at this point i don't regret my decision (although to be fair i have to mention that i am still in the "love at first site" stage.)  i have never owned any of the flagship VCO synths (JP8, M12, OBXa, P5), so i can't really compare them to the A6,  but i CAN say with confidence that with regards to sonic capability and versatility, it trounces everything i sold (P600, AX80, AX60, JX10, Juno 1).
 
the knobs do feel a little wobbly, and i would hope for better keyboard action out of such an expensive synth.  my old JX10 had a much nicer keyboard in fact.  but, i can live with these things i suppose considering all the good points.
 
i haven't gotten into mix mode just yet, so i am yet to experience any of the bugs that i have read about.  we'll just have to cross that bridge...
 
so, whatever social life i had, i can say with complete confidence that it is now gone.  thank christ i broke up with my girlfriend, she would have never been able to compete... :-)

		
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