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For what it's worth, this should be a different-strokes-for-different-folks issue. The oscillators in the Pulse to me are animated enough to be mistaken for VCOs (especially the more well-tempered VCOs like the MKS-80 and Matrix 12). The filter is very nice and creamy. Above all, its great for a budget.
It's true that the MKS-80 has heavier-sounding bass bass. But the MKS-80 envelopes severely loose to the Pulse's envelopes in speed. Not to mention in flexibility of sound design. The envelopes killed the MKS-80 for me; I could not get over the relatively sluggishness when doing fast trance lines.
It's true that the Minimoog has a "rounder", "smoother" bass sound. However, for what it's worth, sometimes "round" is not what you need; the Pulse's sharp attack cuts through a mix real well, and adds some attack that works for dance. Programmed right, it will fool some people into thinking its a Minimoog too (although clearly the Minimoog has a warmer sound.)
So, for what it's worth, the Pulse is a synth worth picking up IMHO. Obviously, different applications require different synths, but consider the cost, and its a steal IMHO. There are rumors that this synth *might* go out of production soon, so get it while you can. :)
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