I have vented b4 that If i could only have one instrument and I was on a budget I would def. get a mpc1000. It's not the same as an virtual analog synth but u can do a preatty nice S+S (sample+ synthesis), if u get some basic simple waves u can even do a mock up virtual analog... I used 2 on my old Yamaha A3000! :)

I have an Q rack on the shop but haven't really explored the seq. which will 4 sure b good, but I'm not so sure it will b so easy 2 program, especially for drums, which also makes me think that if u use the synth for percussion u can b dangerously surfing the poliphony limit!! :hmm:

PS - waldorf as closed (for hardware synths , as they've teamed up with terratec) so that could mena either a big drop in prices or and increase in the short term... but hey Waldorf generally is very good, especially if u can afford a fully Knobbed (er.... ) version! ;)



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