I mean actual pieces of hardware

Are there any drum machines or midi interfaces with the traditional sort of step sequencer (i.e. 909) that can be loaded with custom samples? I'm logic based, and I'm basically looking some way to do hands on drum programming instead of pointing and clicking with the mouse. I can trigger samples wit...

I have heard a couple of tracks made from the Moog and they are lovely. Check out Dan Berkson & James What for anyone looking to see what the Moog sounds like within house and techno: http://mp3.juno.co.uk/MP3/SF319221-01-01-01.mp3 or http://mp3.juno.co.uk/MP3/SF319635-01-02-02.mp3 The main rif...

I'm a mechanical engineering student with the same musical aspirations as you. I'm working for this degree because I know that once I have it, I am forever set. I can pursue music full time if I want, knowing that I can fall back on my degree any time. Or I can simply make a very comfortable living ...

Great suggestions guys... thanks a lot.

I suppose I have a preference for polyphonics, since I'm a sucker for nice deep chords. But I'm open to monophonic suggestions too. I have no preference between analog/virtual. I'd preferably like to get something second hand that won't cost an arm and a leg. I know I'm not being terribly specific, ...

steevio wrote: my recommendation is the awesome Moog Voyager RME, its the best synth ive ever had.
if you cant afford one of those,

Yeah the Voyagers are absolutely beautiful. I deinately plan on picking one up someday when I can drop the cash.

I'm looking to expand my collection of hardware synths and gradually get a nice little home studio going. The problem is, living in bumfuck nowhere doesn't give me much opportunity to shop for synths and try them out in person, so I'm looking for some recommendations. I really like the sounds of art...