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Akai vs. Boss

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by 6-stringer, Nov 8, 2001.

  1. Nov 8, 2001 #1
    6-stringer

    6-stringer Guest

    Feb 5, 2000
    Roanoke,VA
    How does the deep impact stack up to the SYB-3?
    The more I hear the tones that the boss produces,the more they sound like my old 8 bit nintendo. I haven't had the chance to try the akai out yet. Worth a look? (I can't afford a micro synth right now, but thanks for the suggestion)
     
  2. Nov 9, 2001 #2
    monkeyfinger

    monkeyfinger Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 29, 2001
    Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
    I owned the SYB-3 and now own an Akai Deep Impact. I also have access to several analog synths including a Minimoog. From my experience, the Akai has much better sounds than the Boss. I play through a Kern/Aguilar all tube head. With the added warmth of the head, it sounds like a really high quality analog synth, huge and fat.

    I have only had the Akai for a couple of weeks. I am still learning about its sounds and how it triggers. It is very sensitive to mis-triggers from mistakes and poor technique. I have to play very cleanly on it. Other than that, it responds beautifully.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2001 #3
    KB

    KB

    Jan 13, 2000
    Chapel Hill, NC
    Be sure to try the EH Microsynth. it is very nice sounding, but can be a little tricky with the sliders. Check out the other synth thread here

    -KB
     
  4. Nov 15, 2001 #4
    Mad Subwoofer

    Mad Subwoofer

    Aug 30, 2000
    Fairfield-Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    forget the Boss and find yourself a Korg G5 bass synth; best bass synth made IMO. Has a CV input so you can control the decay in realtime. Fun stuff..