retro-snyths out there?

hey, i am wondering if they make modern snyths that replicate or maybe mimic sounds of the keybords that new order used during the movement days. like the APR omni. if so what companys make retro synths? and where can i get them>

I dont have a copy nowdays,but i remember Erasure had a greatest hits called "Pop" inside was a list if Vince Clarkes favourite synths. They were 70s & 80s models. I should imagine they would do the job.

just use a midi keyboard and some nice computer software.

Lots of modern synths can reproduce similar sounds to that of the old vintage instruments. The Omni itself was not all that complicated a beast with 3 sections(bass, strings, synth) and 2 oscillators per voice with simple envelope, filters, LFOs, and a chorus I think. While nothing will capture the exact quirks of a vintage instrument such as this, modern synth technolgy has come a long way and is only limited by your ability to program what you're after. Specifically, you'd be hard pressed to go wrong with an Access Virus or a Nord Lead. There's also tons of software solutions as well.

Mate of mine has just picked up a WASP synth, black and yellow keys that dont move ( touch sensitive ), he wont tell us how much he paid but he admits it's a tad more than the one he bought in the early eighties. He's also happy as larry,that his beloved analogue Korgs and Moogs are finding favour again, think his wife'd rather put them on e-bay and gain a spare room.

roland juno-106s are where its at - cool soundbanks despite a lack of after-touch etc. but good luck finding any for a decent price.

i once saw one on ebay going for $150 US. i checked back 12 hours later and the price had doubled. ouch. still had three days left, too.

i happen to have erasures greatest hits, pop. hahaha. well i dont want to deal with snyth ware. analog would do nice. how about the Ms2000 by korg? or the evolver by david smith/ how are those ?

i dunno know about those, i just know that the keyboard player in my band has had nothing but problems with his JP-8000. i also know that oberheim, or obenheim, or whatever the fuck they are called has made some "retro" analog modelers. there was also a swedish company, that was re-making analog monsters and jamming the popular features from different synths together. i don't know if they exist anymore though...

Originally posted by sean i dunno know about those, i just know that the keyboard player in my band has had nothing but problems with his JP-8000. i also know that oberheim, or obenheim, or whatever the fuck they are called has made some "retro" analog modelers. there was also a swedish company, that was re-making analog monsters and jamming the popular features from different synths together. i don't know if they exist anymore though...

Odd... my JP8000 has been pretty solid since I got it when they first came out. It'll never replace some of my other synths, but it's fun to program and yields some great sounds for me. *insert shameless "Community" plug* You can even hear it in action on my version of Temptation on the Community EP available through this very site! The JP plays the delay synced chords towards the end of the song. *end shameless "Community" plug* :D

Oberheim tried making a virtual analog synth with their OB12 which is now out of production.

As mentioned, an old Juno 106 would be a good starting point if you can find one in decent shape. It's not too hard to program. Programming is quite limited but it should give you the sounds you want. The only drawback is the age of these things.

If you're after something new, the nest thing you can do it go to a store and check it out for yourself. You might even check around www.harmony-central.com and read user reviews of various synths.

thanks, for the info it will help me alot. yea i know its best to get the original sound with the old synths, but they break down and what not. old snyth new problems. i wont mind a new one, i just want to know what places make NEW synths with some classic sounds, modules and what not. thanks though im going to look into it :)

Originally posted by Bentley > Originally posted by sean> i dunno know about those, i just know that the keyboard player in my band has had nothing but problems with his JP-8000. i also know that oberheim, or obenheim, or whatever the fuck they are called has made some "retro" analog modelers. there was also a swedish company, that was re-making analog monsters and jamming the popular features from different synths together. i don't know if they exist anymore though...

Odd... my JP8000 has been pretty solid since I got it when they first came out. It'll never replace some of my other synths, but it's fun to program and yields some great sounds for me. *insert shameless "Community" plug* You can even hear it in action on my version of Temptation on the Community EP available through this very site! The JP plays the delay synced chords towards the end of the song. *end shameless "Community" plug* :D

Oberheim tried making a virtual analog synth with their OB12 which is now out of production.

As mentioned, an old Juno 106 would be a good starting point if you can find one in decent shape. It's not too hard to program. Programming is quite limited but it should give you the sounds you want. The only drawback is the age of these things.

If you're after something new, the nest thing you can do it go to a store and check it out for yourself. You might even check around www.harmony-central.com and read user reviews of various synths.

he's had to replace the expression ribbon twice, the bendy thingy once, and the MOTHER BOARD once. crazy shit...