Hi Guga

whether to let go a MS20 or not may be a difficult decision. A MS20 has
a signature sound, which you won't have with a MonoPoly. Though the
MonoPoly is quite unique from its architecture, its basic sound in
mono/unisono mode is close to other well known synths like a Prophet V
in unisono mode, or also most of the modern VA synths. Once again: The
sound is very good but not that unique.

But if you say, you are more on the melodic side of the musical life,
then a MonoPoly will be assumingly the better choice.
The MonoPoly has a much bigger sound for melodies or basses than the
MS20 or even the Juno60. For pads the Juno will be always ahead. For
arpeggios the MonoPoly will be equal to the Juno60, may even better,
because you have the possibility different settings for each VCO.

I you think about MIDIfying the MonoPoly, then you should go definitely
for the interface offered by CHD-Elektroservis
http://www.chd-el.cz/index.php id=409

Using a normal MIDI/CV interface will hide most of the really glamourish
features of this instrument when controlled by MIDI.

Florian

gugaks4 schrieb:

> Hey guys,
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> i'm having some tough time deciding on this. I have an MS20 and thinking of selling it because it doesn't get much usage compared to my Roland Juno 60.
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> I find it really harsh and raw and the patchbay just doesn't do it for me. I find ms20 a good instrument for a lab or experimental stuff, but when concerned with making melodies, well, it's just not my cup of tea.
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> wanted to ask, will i regret it if taking a mono/poly I've never played one, only seen the youtube videos and know that it's quite a capable beast in terms of ssequences which would be really nice to have!
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> any thoughts are welcome
>
> best regards,
> guga
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