Roland Boutique SE-02 ... (actual analog. roland brand, studio electronics build)
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
2 oscillators with multiple waves on Osc1 (like on the Sh-101) plus a sub-oscillator with two level switch. It really packs a powerul punch and for sheer 'weight' of sound should outperfom the SE-02.
- KVRAF
- 16184 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
It's very good. When I compared it side-by-side with my Little Phatty, I thought the Model D sounded brighter and less warm but then I turned the filter down and made them sound almost identical. It seems that Moog set to their maximum cutoff range lower to make the Little Phatty seem warmer.transmetropolitan wrote:From what I've seen/heard of D so far there's no sonic reason to go elsewhere,it's really hard to beat from vfm perspective.
One advantage of the SE-02 is the internal mixer, which makes it easier to poly chain.
- KVRAF
- 16184 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Should it, though? I wouldn't be totally surprised if it does but the SE-02 holds up well against my ATC-1.himalaya wrote:2 oscillators with multiple waves on Osc1 (like on the Sh-101) plus a sub-oscillator with two level switch. It really packs a powerul punch and for sheer 'weight' of sound should outperfom the SE-02.
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
Well, it's all about how one approaches both synths. But, my post was hyperbolic on purpose to simply highlight the fact the 5089 isn't 'just' a simple 2-osc synth. There is much more to those oscillators which some may not realise. And of course, the SE-O2 is a superb synth! I'm just mentioning the 5089, in context of those knobs...
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- KVRist
- 282 posts since 24 Nov, 2014
It's not that I don't rate the 5089. I think it's really awesome. I just don't know that I can justify the price differential vs Model D.
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
You are right. The SE-02 is a great deal, and a lot of synth for the money. It's a great collab between Roland and SE.
Interestingly, I just checked the price of Boomstars and they are higher than what I remember them to be. As far as I recall they were retailing at about £800, but now they are around the £1000+ price mark. A bit too steep, imho. I think in the current market with so many other analog synths, a more realistic (or competitive) price for the Boomstars would be about £700 RRP, with a 'street' price of £600-£650, I think.
Interestingly, I just checked the price of Boomstars and they are higher than what I remember them to be. As far as I recall they were retailing at about £800, but now they are around the £1000+ price mark. A bit too steep, imho. I think in the current market with so many other analog synths, a more realistic (or competitive) price for the Boomstars would be about £700 RRP, with a 'street' price of £600-£650, I think.
- KVRAF
- 16184 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Have you tried the Korg ARP Odyssey? That’s a stunningly good synth and quite reasonably priced considering it’s duophonic. I just wish it polychained.
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
Me? I have the Creamware Prodyssey, so my 'Oddy' needs are covered, although I bet the Krog version sounds better...(haven't tried it yet).
- GRRRRRRR!
- 15844 posts since 14 Jun, 2001 from Somewhere else, on principle
I don't have the hardware but you know what's really started to bug me about Korg's Odyssey VSTi - the damned thing doesn't respond to velocity. That's just taking things too far and I'm finding it really limits how much I can use it.Uncle E wrote:Have you tried the Korg ARP Odyssey? That’s a stunningly good synth and quite reasonably priced considering it’s duophonic. I just wish it polychained.
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- KVRAF
- 16184 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
12-notes polyphony, 256 patch memory, and the added Minimoog filter probably trumps sound quality.himalaya wrote:Me? I have the Creamware Prodyssey, so my 'Oddy' needs are covered, although I bet the Krog version sounds better...(haven't tried it yet).
- KVRAF
- 16184 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
I think that's the case with the hardware, as well.BONES wrote:I don't have the hardware but you know what's really started to bug me about Korg's Odyssey VSTi - the damned thing doesn't respond to velocity. That's just taking things too far and I'm finding it really limits how much I can use it.
- GRRRRRRR!
- 15844 posts since 14 Jun, 2001 from Somewhere else, on principle
Leaving out a patch memory on the hardware is even more stupid, so I'll bet it doesn't. It's such a shame because we've got some great sounds out of it, it's just that we can only use them in certain circumstances.
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- KVRAF
- 6304 posts since 18 Jul, 2008 from New York
I saw the SE-02 in person today. Even after reading this discussion, I was surprised how tiny it actually is. There is barely enough room to get your fingers in between the tiny knobs. I don't understand what the thinking was behind this design.
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
Yeah, it's strange to make a synth with knobs, where access to those knobs is compromised. Defeats the purpose of having those knobs in the first place, right?
I think this follows Roland's recent design approach with all these Boutique synths: make them small enough so that they don't take too much space on people's work spaces, so that you can fit several of them side by side....
...or maybe the designer had very tiny hands and designed the hardware around tiny fingers?
I think this follows Roland's recent design approach with all these Boutique synths: make them small enough so that they don't take too much space on people's work spaces, so that you can fit several of them side by side....
...or maybe the designer had very tiny hands and designed the hardware around tiny fingers?
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- KVRAF
- 5619 posts since 23 Mar, 2006 from pendeLondonmonium
That Minimoog filter does change the sound drastically! Has to be said. It's a great addition to this synth...Uncle E wrote:12-notes polyphony, 256 patch memory, and the added Minimoog filter probably trumps sound quality.himalaya wrote:Me? I have the Creamware Prodyssey, so my 'Oddy' needs are covered, although I bet the Krog version sounds better...(haven't tried it yet).