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Slider control for your Alpha Juno
If you have an Alpha Juno or MKS-50, this will give you real-time control of parameters, and make programming a dream. Very useful...if you can find one.
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Classic 1980s Vibes
The D50 is one of those keyboards that, alongside the DX-7 and Korg M1, really helped to define the mid-late 1980s. This keyboard's strength is in creamy pads and strings, and it's really fun if you can find the optional PG-1000 programmer.
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Unique Preset Machine
There's not much you can do to program a Matrix 1000 unless you get a computer program to help, but with 1000 presets there's good chance you'll find something you like anyway. The Oberheim sounds really cut through a mix and can ad a unique flavor to a track.
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The Mentasm Machine
The rackmount MKS-50, along with it's Alpha Juno keyboard equivalents, was one of Roland's last analog synths. It's famous for creating the hoover/"mentasm" sound that's been used in electronic music since the early 90s. I also have the separate PG-300 controller, which adds lots of lovely sliders to the experience. Purchased from a Richmond, Virginia pawn shop in 1994.
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You NEVER see the controllers for these! I don't know whether to ahte you or love you for owning the controller.
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@jimmarchi1 - There are other good, modern options to control your MKS-50 without having to find an actual PG-300. Behringer makes an inexpensive controller called the BGR2000, and you can get a custom Alpha Juno/MKS50 overlay and sys-ex file here: http://www.synthgraphics.com/Alpha-Juno-Programmer.html. You can be set for less than $200.
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The old favorite
I got my Juno way back in 1995, and it remains a favorite nearly 20 years later. it has a distinctive sound that really has no equivalent in modern synths or plugins — classic Rolands really have their own vibe.
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Worth every penny
After years of collecting old synths, I wanted to get something new that would become a cornerstone of my studio. The Prophet 12 isn't cheap by any means, but it's an amazing instrument that sounds terrific and is a total blast to play. The controls are very intuitive and you can spend days just making interesting sounds.
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I just bought a Prophet 12, then came here and saw your comments. Good to know you rate it so highly. I'm really looking forward to spending some serious time with it.