[A6] Andromeda sidekicks

[Joan Sarah Touzet]

Thus spake Marcus Couto (marcus at altapoint.com):
> I don't know if this has been asked before (it sucks browsing the 
> archives without a search feature...)

I'm working on it.  Seriously! :)

> but what are you guys using to complement the A6 (analogue only)?
> What would be a nice analogue sidekick to the A6? (no digitals or
> VA synths)

I can only highlight what analogue I have in my studio:

  * Voyetra 8 -- I think this makes a fantastic companion to the A6,
    but it's rare and a bit tempermental

  * Yamaha CS-80 -- probably too rare, heavy and expensive for you,
    but if you crave that Yamaha CS sound, it really satisfies!

  * Roland Super-JX (JX10) -- A bit clinical at times, but its pads,
    strings and brass are to die for IMO.  Keyboard version of the
    MKS-70.

  * Roland SH-101 -- sometimes, you need a punchy bass with a nice
    UI.  It's also my teaching synth, to get people into analogue.
    The A6 is just too complex for beginners IMO.

  * Fender Rhodes Mark IA -- only does one sound, but is it ever fun
    to play.  I find myself jamming on the Rhodes more often than
    any other keyboard I own.

  * Various MOTM and homebuilt stuff -- are you interested in modular
    synths, or only in polyphonic fun?

Really, in the end you have to "mentally mixdown."  Go out and play with
whatever synths you like, and think about what sounds they produce you
really enjoy.  I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you!

-Joan