On Sun, Oct 31, 2004 at 11:27:55PM -0600, vord wrote: > hello list. > > ive somewhat recently begun composing, and also experimenting a little > with sound in linux ... so far though i only have a schumann baby > grand piano and this gentoo linux workstation. i decided earlier this > week to branch out a bit and purchase a synthesizer; and i figured i > should poll this list for suggestions. my budget is pretty slim though > ... $500 max. new/used ... new/old ... analog/digital ... doesnt > really matter to me. i just want rich sounds and plenty of knobs for > twiddlin'. :D I would get a decent MIDI controller keyboard and use software synths. Especially with modular synths, you have to put in a bit more work, but the varietly of sounds you can get is enourmously wider. - Steve
