I agree. I'm opting for the 16 just for long tails not having any note robbery going. And I think that you are dead on about that being the 8 voice keyboard. I listened again and I can distinctly hear the note loss. That video showed off the mod new mod assign style and now I'm super excited. It's the little things that changed that I'm looking forward to the most (like not using a pot to select osc wave).
From the video looks like the sequencer is set up similarly in concept to OB6. (meaning having ability to play/solo on top of the sequence). If that is the case then a nice feature would be for this instrument to allow the "solo" volume to be controlled independent of the sequence. Also, for chord progression on sequencer to be trigger by playing keys, rather than holding down a button. Again, just basing this observation from a limited scope from a video here, so maybe it does do this. But I'm curious what other on-board sequencer users out there think. I preferred the PEK sequencer options opposed to the OB6's options.
Indeed, who wouldn't prefer an Andromeda A6 to nearly every other synthesizer? I certainly would. But is it worth the gamble? No service, hard to find parts, bugs. Otherwise, it would be a no-brainer.
Quote from: Sacred Synthesis on February 12, 2017, 07:32:40 PMIndeed, who wouldn't prefer an Andromeda A6 to nearly every other synthesizer? I certainly would. But is it worth the gamble? No service, hard to find parts, bugs. Otherwise, it would be a no-brainer.I mean that's like any other classic or vintage synth. If I could find one in good condition for a good price I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. I really wish another of it's kind would come out. It really was where analog synthesis should have been heading to. Despite it bankrupting Alesis I think if they brought it out now it would sell very well and blow the Rev 2 away. think it simply came down to poor timing. There was no analog boom or resurgence at the time of it's release so nobody really knew what to make of the thing.
It brings up an interesting point, which is to say that DSI really needs a multi-timbral flagship with more than two layers, built-in effects, dual filters (a la the Pro-2), etc. The REV2 seems to have wasted a tremendous amount of capability at 16 voices with only two layers....
Quote from: Sacred Synthesis on February 12, 2017, 07:32:40 PMIndeed, who wouldn't prefer an Andromeda A6 to nearly every other synthesizer? I certainly would. But is it worth the gamble? No service, hard to find parts, bugs. Otherwise, it would be a no-brainer.I mean that's like any other classic or vintage synth.
The reason the Rev2 is so cheap is because its a Prophet08x2. They aren't rethinking synthesis here. They added another 8 voices and looked at how to integrate it without breaking the instrument and restarting design.
Quote from: LoboLives on February 13, 2017, 03:04:48 AMQuote from: Sacred Synthesis on February 12, 2017, 07:32:40 PMIndeed, who wouldn't prefer an Andromeda A6 to nearly every other synthesizer? I certainly would. But is it worth the gamble? No service, hard to find parts, bugs. Otherwise, it would be a no-brainer.I mean that's like any other classic or vintage synth. If I could find one in good condition for a good price I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. I really wish another of it's kind would come out. It really was where analog synthesis should have been heading to. Despite it bankrupting Alesis I think if they brought it out now it would sell very well and blow the Rev 2 away. think it simply came down to poor timing. There was no analog boom or resurgence at the time of it's release so nobody really knew what to make of the thing.It brings up an interesting point, which is to say that DSI really needs a multi-timbral flagship with more than two layers, built-in effects, dual filters (a la the Pro-2), etc. The REV2 seems to have wasted a tremendous amount of capability at 16 voices with only two layers....
By default most people will get the 16 voice because it's not that drastic of a price difference and people generally want more. The eight voice is redundant as most people are going to upgrade later anyway but again the price difference isn't that drastic so they'll most likely just save a bit more and get the 16. I don't mean to harp on it but I just feel they sort of missed an opportunity.
Dave smith doesn't "need" a multi-timbral flagship with all those things you mentioned. Who knows if they will do it eventually, but they are killing it right now and they know how to run a business. They also are very in tune with price points.
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