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Subject: Re: buying your first synthesizer.
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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 16:53:00 EDT
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> {decvax|utzoo|ihnp4|allegra|clyde}!watmath!watdcsu!lborsato
> I would recommend something like the Yamaha DX7/DX9 (which uses the same
> generation technology as the Synclavier) or the Roland JX3P/JX8P for a
> first synthesizer, as they are relatively inexpensive and still have a lot
> of nice features.

The only problem with a DX-7/DX-9 as a FIRST synth is the requirement to
shift thinking from the time domain into the frequency domain. This is the
major hurdle for FM synths. It would make a fine second synth, but stick to a
basic synth that is simple to create sounds with. From experience, I know
that good sounds from the DX-7 come out from the "what if" approach with no
intended direction. I.E.: when I once tied to make a deep bell sound, I have
tripped over a fantastic buzz-saw.

Peter Barada
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