RE: question about synths

["Curbie" <curbfeeler@transworld-lax.com>]

Korg Triton is a great synth.

Touchview Graphics, the expandability of its Option Boards, RPPR to
build up patterns, easy to use Ocillators and Filters, PCM slots for
more sounds, easy to use sequencer, fantastic effects processor, good
sampler (although limited but easy to use)...
I could go on and on but you'll need to check one out thoroughly yourself
at a local music store.

For me, I want an easy to use Synth and Korg is very easy to use
in my opinion.

Building up "Loops" is really easy with Triton series also.
As you know there are the Triton Pro & ProX also which offer more goodies.

If you are used to playing a piano, I agree using a "weighed" keys
keyboard/synth is a good choice.  For this reason, Korg's already have
the solution. The fairly new Trinity V3 is an 88-weighed keyboard synth
with many similar features as the Triton.
I think the price is similar also.

Plus, gotta love that color !!

Check out: http://www.korgusa.com

If you want to just get a controller and add the synth modules, then
I recommend checking out "Roland A90" which has very nice piano actions.

Just a thought.

Curbie


-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffery Hildebrand [mailto:jshildebrand@ucdavis.edu]
Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 12:50 AM
To: loopers-delight@annihilist.com
Subject: question about synths


        i'm getting ready to buy one, maybe two keybaords. i am so far in
favor of the triton, although the novelty has worn off about now, and i'm
also thinking about the yamaha S80 and EX5 or EX5R. i am truly impressed
with the acoustic modeling technology of the EX5, but that's really all
i'd want out of it. i also want a great piano action keyboard, and i don't
know if the S80 is for me because it doesn't have hammer action keys. what
are the most realistic piano-like boards out there? and if you have a
triton, is any of the expansion really necessary?

                        thanks,
                                                scott