Os9 Dp3 And New Synth, advice please? Options

[Badshirt]

Hey guys and gals,
I'm currently using the Digi001 w/ Digital Performer 3 and ProTools (that shipped w/ the 001) on my Mac 633MHZ Computer in OS 9.2. I've only really done audio recording and haven't moved into midi sequencing too much.

I'm just wondering if I might be able to get some advice on a Synth to use for the purpose of recording. Of the ones I've played in stores I like the Yamaha Motif ES8 the most. The 8 is necessary because the weighted keys are a must for my lady who will pay half to use it for keys.
Has anybody used this synth with the 001? Is there a different suggestion on synths that are out?
Is the serquencing better IN DP or Protools or should I look elsewhere in general?

I guess I'm just looking for some opinions on any of the questions above. The Digi001 has served me well and the Mac that I'm using has never been too little for my uses. I would just love to add a nice synth to the mix for some great drum sounds. So which software and which synth?

Thanks ahead of time. I greatly appreciate any opinions. Please also feel free to e-mail me at: [EDIT LPM, please no email in the forum, spam bots can read it! use the link in the user's profile ]

Ce message a été modifié par lepetitmartien - lun. 24 oct. 2005, 01:42.

[Jaysee]

Hi, I bought a K2661 kurzweil about 18 months ago, it sounds fabulous, comes already equipped with the previously optional (and expensive) stuff like the orchestral rom etc. The keyboard is non weighted, (no hernias carrying around for gigging)but I really wish I'd bought the slightly older k2600X or 2500x just for the weighted piano action. The ribbon controls aren't on mine but the long one is available as an option. The sampling option adds a lot and is very tempting but is way too expensive.
Kurzweils are bloody complicated! Have a look on Kurzweils website and download the manuals 'musicians guide' and 'musicians reference'......jeez talk about rocket science! I love the instrument despite a few teething problems, but the manuals (to me anyway)are impenetrable technical gobbldygook. I know its an amazing bit of kit but lord knows whats going on inside, I can't figure it out. A plus is that there are heaps of controller inputs, 2ccpedals, 4switch pedals, breath control, aftertouch and heaps of switches,sliders.... you name it. The crappiest thing is the tiny little blue LCD display, its like trying to read a book through a pin hole. If you aren't looking at it from the ideal angle you can see f*** all, surely this is very old tech....think LCD laptops displays 10 or 15 years ago!
They do sound good though.
all the best JC