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By scoobylol Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:12 pm
Right, you haven't told us your requirements other than that you want FAT BASS, or your budget. How is anyone meant to help you given the infinite amount of options?

Budget?
Software or Hardware?
Vintage or Modern?
Analogue or Digital?
Keyboard or Rackmount?
Full size or Portable?
What extra features do you want?
Is computer connectivity a requirement?

etc... etc...
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By scoobylol Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:15 pm
I own a D50 and it will NOT get you "fat natural bass". It has a couple of bass presets which aren't it's forte. What this machine does well is beautiful evolving pads and textures.

I will also warn you it is **** awful to program.

Save your money or look for something like a second hand Novation Bass Station.
By DrunkenBear Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:33 pm
oh.. at the moment im thinking of buying the midi-keyboard and using my pc like a soft synth. My old friend who been connected with music (mastering, playing in the band - that kinda ish) told me that there is no difference berween hardware and software synts. Having a old analogue hardware synt is the most handy option for me, but it will cost nice bunch of money, in other hand good audio interface and midi keyboard cost same
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By scoobylol Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:32 pm
DrunkenBear wrote: My old friend who been connected with music (mastering, playing in the band - that kinda ish) told me that there is no difference berween hardware and software synts.


Your friend is wrong.

Digital can simply not re-create certain artefacts that analogue synths produce. That is a fact. They are handy, and do go some way to re-creating similar sounds, but there is no substitute.

There are good soft synths around undoubtedly. But there's a reason analogue gear is still so highly sought after.
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By Pastor-of-Muppets Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:19 pm
there's a very interesting article in the current issue of Sound On Sound about how plugin/software authors model old hardware - they either test every combination of settings and outputs from the real hardware, or create a virtual model of the exact circuitry and components in the real hardware. Some people say that given enough time, effort and computer power you can model anything accurately...

I only have "analogue modelling" hardware, so I have no idea what I'm missing out by not having the real deal
By Emilie Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:30 pm
Hey. Get the Paia Fatman. It will blow your mind! I got one and could make some keygroup samples for you to hear.