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Posted at July 8, 2005, 10:28 am:

Hey guys.

I have a few questions about Moogs and synths in general and I hope (and am sure) you guys can help me.

Im a fairly new keyboard/synth player but have been playing piano for a long time. I recently joined a band as a keyboard player and currently I play a Korg Triton LE 88. I was thinking about adding one more synth to the deal, and thats where my questions come in.

There are two Im sort of considering but my lack of knowledge on the more technical aspects of these rigs are making my decisions harder.

First and foremost I am looking at the moog voyager. So here are my questions about this thing.

1. They say its mono phonic or in some cases poly phonic, or sometimes polysix or something like that...so what does all that mean? Does it mean that you only press ONE key at a time to make the sounds? And polyphonic means you can press more than one key?

2. Can the voyager or possibly this here http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=key/search/detail/base_pid/706097/ be used to GIG with? I am beginning to wonder if some or most of these synths need direct computer support.

Lastly how comprehensive is the sound mixing and playing with moogs? As you may know by now Im not incredibly technically minded and an overly complex instruction manual or user interface would have a large influence on my decision.

I said the question above was my last one, but I sorta lied I have one more. Dont boo me for this but im also looking at what options korg has and two such drew my eyes: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/702244/c_lv=1/ and this one http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=key/search/detail/base_pid/702265/

I would really appreaciate if you guys could give me the run down on these that I have mentioned and tell me if they are mono phonic or poly and if they need computer support.

Thanks a bunch.

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Okay, the Voyager is monophonic, which means it can only play one note...

It means that only one note will sound at a time.

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Damn you all! You beat me to it! Hear the Moog Voyager in action HERE...

I think we covered just about everything! Same time post too!

Wouldn't credit it, would you? It is better to be loved or hated than...

Man you guys are awesome! I really appreaciate the replies.

All you need is a midi cable, and a sound card with a midi port.

No worries.

Boeing, it was my question, you bastard! It is better to be loved or ...

Haha! Of course if he didn't feel like dragging the Triton roun...

Keep in mind that you will need a top of the line laptop if you really...

You want at least 2ghz! I wouldn't trust a PowerBook personally.

-+You're not a *PC* user are you, Boeing?!! And I thought you had s...

? I trust my powerbook, it doesn't "lock up".

-+I used to have to force it to restart as it would just lock up.

Absolutely.

I'm sure that the G5 powerbook will be in production soon as they alre...

Oh man, I can't wait.

It might be a while yet, but the XServes are also G5 based and they ar...

Well you guys have certainly been a huge help.

-+Happy Time Harry, The Voyager is monophonic only.

-+I'd say the Voyager isn't the synth for you.

oh and Oyster Rock I added you on myspace.

Yes, if you are looking to play chords, then the Voyager is not a logi...

Alright you guys you all have been amazingly helpful and understanding...

simulated polyphony can be achieved using a decent reverb or delay! o...

What do you expect from someone who loves the Sequential Circuits soun...

Wait a second .

And also, you should give a listen to the original Switched-On Bach al...

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