Best Synth module to add to Stage Ex?

[MorganMusic]

I have a Nord stage EX and got it at a discounted price and am very happy with it.
I find I am wishing for good sop sax samples and other lead sounds and a way to play them.
It would be nice to have some patches for the hardware synth that came close but I have not found any.
A Nord wave would fit the bill but a bit out of my price range and I don't really need another keyboard.
Ideally, it would have editable sounds. I found myself considering a Roland integra-7 supernatural sound module but not editable sounds on a computer.
Does anyone have suggestions for a sampler type midi module?

[Quai34]

EMU PROTEUS 2000 400$ on ebay, ROLAND XV5080 same price on ebay, I have bought both, enough for me for sax and so on....
even cheaper, roland U220 with Sax card, I had one in the past and I was very happy with it....100$ on Ebay?

[monsterjazzlicks]

Hi MM,

I have ROLAND XV5050. It compliments the NS Classic nicely. Even has a FAVORITES BANK (64). Before that I had a JV1080 which was fine, but had no USB.

I can send you some of my audio demo LINKS if you were interested?

Best,

Paul

[neolithic]

I also have a Roland XV5050 - surprisingly awesome piece of gear for its age! So good i'm refusing to give it back to its owner until he forgets I have it
You can edit the programs on a Windows PC. I hacked a USB driver for Windows 7, which should last me until I replace it. You can't add your own samples though, but unless you are looking for a Swedish nyckelharpa you should be OK with the sax's etc available either on board or via extension cards which are still sold AFAIK as they fit some more recent Roland gear.

[monsterjazzlicks]

I think the SAXES are on one of the SRX CARDS. I have it (but would need to open up the unit to find the name/number).

[Quai34]

SRX 12, BIG BRASS ENSEMBLE, I think the name is

[maxpiano]

Motif ES or XS rack would be the best choice if you are after having acoustic & orchestral sounds, in my opinion.

PS: of course I didn't mention the option to use a PC and VIrtual Instruments, which is an alternative too.

[monsterjazzlicks]

Hi,

SRX 12, BIG BRASS ENSEMBLE, I think the name is

Yes, thats it. Has a picture of a TRUMPET on the cover.

Paul

[RedLeo]

Hi,

SRX 12, BIG BRASS ENSEMBLE, I think the name is

Yes, thats it. Has a picture of a TRUMPET on the cover.

Handy for all us challenged keyboard players who haven't learned to read yet....

[monsterjazzlicks]

Hi,

SRX 12, BIG BRASS ENSEMBLE, I think the name is

Yes, thats it. Has a picture of a TRUMPET on the cover.

Handy for all us challenged keyboard players who haven't learned to read yet....

I think you are confusing KEYS with DRUMMERS!