March of the RI Monosynths: KARP Odyssey v. MS20m v. Roland SE-02

[Telliot]

And yeah I hate to say it but Moog just... holds very little interest for me as far as their modern range goes. Sad really because I have professional connections that could probably get me a good deal on one.

Minimoog is back!!! Updated!!!

It is. The $5k price tag hurts, but of course I've wanted one since I was a kid and this is the version probably worth getting, with all the modern appointments and spring loaded centering on the pitch wheel. Between this and the KARP 2600, I'd be in hog heaven.

[stevejamsecono]

And yeah I hate to say it but Moog just... holds very little interest for me as far as their modern range goes. Sad really because I have professional connections that could probably get me a good deal on one.

Minimoog is back!!! Updated!!!

You got 5 grand lying around?

[stevejamsecono]

Welp, after a lot of waffling around I just plunked down on an MS20mini and the SQ64. Should be bleep-bloopin' by Christmas.

Thanks all!

[Telliot]

Welp, after a lot of waffling around I just plunked down on an MS20mini and the SQ64. Should be bleep-bloopin' by Christmas.

Thanks all!

I think you’ll dig it. I had that combo for a few years and really enjoyed it.

[Maggieo]

And yeah I hate to say it but Moog just... holds very little interest for me as far as their modern range goes. Sad really because I have professional connections that could probably get me a good deal on one.

Minimoog is back!!! Updated!!!

You got 5 grand lying around?

Pocket change. Uh, for Elon.

[stevejamsecono]

Minimoog is back!!! Updated!!!

You got 5 grand lying around?

Pocket change. Uh, for Elon.

Certainly would be a better use of his money, especially considering some of the difficulties Moog have had over the years. Then again, he'd probably ruin them too.

[panoramic]

I've spent a lot of time playing around with the se-02 and they are fantastic my dude.

[stevejamsecono]

I've spent a lot of time playing around with the se-02 and they are fantastic my dude.

Noted.

[stevejamsecono]

Dang. I've had it just under 24 hours and have barely scratched the surface of the patching aspect, but the basic sounds of this thing are pretty impressive. I know the MS-20 has a reputation as great for 'crazy' sounds but even just setting up a basic one OSC lead sound with minimal treatment is pretty inspiring. I might have to do a demo vid that highlights that, because it seems to be an underrated aspect of it.

I have a feeling my Microbrute might not be long for my desk...

[Zork]

I couldn't find it quickly but there is a video on youtube where the guy from once upon a synth makes the MS-20 sound incredibly beautiful (You should check out that channel, there are several videos with the MS-20 and the guy is great). That synth can do so much more than only the super gnarly and aggressive sounds. It has a very lyrical and beautiful quality and can be very expressive.
Cool! Good to hear you're happy! I wish you a ton of fun exploring the sounds of your new synth!

[stevejamsecono]

I couldn't find it quickly but there is a video on youtube where the guy from once upon a synth makes the MS-20 sound incredibly beautiful (You should check out that channel, there are several videos with the MS-20 and the guy is great). That synth can do so much more than only the super gnarly and aggressive sounds. It has a very lyrical and beautiful quality and can be very expressive.
Cool! Good to hear you're happy! I wish you a ton of fun exploring the sounds of your new synth!

Found it! It was his desert island synth video.

And man, some tasty stuff he got there and without even engaging the patch bay. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me

[OffYourFace]

a vintage MS20 is the best guitar fuzz effect ever. Someone needs to remake a proper ESP ckt today.

[redchapterjubilee]

It’s almost as if all this talk about the MS-20 on here inspired the craigslist gods to smile on me. Drove down to Greenville last night for a $150 MS-20 Mini. It’s so tiny!

[stevejamsecono]

It’s almost as if all this talk about the MS-20 on here inspired the craigslist gods to smile on me. Drove down to Greenville last night for a $150 MS-20 Mini. It’s so tiny!

Damn. One fiddy. That's a deal alright.

Still loving mine. I got the SQ64 during Korg's big blowout but I have yet to figure out exactly what to do with it yet. Need to spend some more time fiddling...

[redchapterjubilee]

I spent some time playing it last night and it's kind of an angry little guy. Buzzy and squelchy and gnarly. I don't think I'd want it as my only monosynth but looking forward to figuring out where it fits in. I had a Frostwave Resonator pedal once upon a time and I loved having access to the MS-20 filters before the resissues were available. That's mostly what I'm hoping to use it for, as an effects generator.