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Well, here it goes my thoughts about the elevata after one year in my hands.
Analog? digital? Thin? Thick?...
The point of this synth is its own sound. Nothing sounds like it.
Its mod matrix is there screaming 'abuse me'. I love it. Might it be people don't even use it?
It has TONS of low end, sounds darker than 'the rest'. Analog??... Not really. But hey... I throw in the same bag the nords, virus, novations and waldorfs (except the Q). It's a less polished, dirty and charismatic synth; standing up in between all of the rest.
Lets say it doesn't sound analog BUT it has a DEEP ANALOG SOUL.
Its layout it's fantastic, instant access to everything. It also has the fantastic advantages of the waldorfs and nl3's when changing parts... it's sooo useful.
I am anyway having problems with the encoders on the unit... but being abused by its first owner I have nothing to complain and I am changing the parts for better spec'd Alps ones.
I paid twice a year ago than what you will pay now NIB; AND I'M HAPPY with it.
Well, it's sure you won't have all the upgrades promised for it... but I already knew it when I bought it a year ago, and I consider stupidly cheap the amount it's being asked for it... SO don't moan and get it.
Synthesizing all my thought in a couple of fast points:
-> Decect VA -> Dark, distinct tone -> Tons of low end -> Lots of outputs -> Fantastic modmatrix -> Low price tag -> 16 poly -> Perfect fit in a mix with the other market va's
PD: I give it a 5 for flexility, pricing and charismatic sound.
If you are look for the itching digital va tones of the virus or novation; then you are knocking the wrong door.
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