Moog Vs. Arp Pro Soloist - Progressive Rock Music Forum

These two keyboards are great to perform solos. Wich one is your favorite. (Moog alumni: Rick Wakeman. Arp alumni: Tony Banks)

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I wasn't familiar with the Pro Soloist until this video:

No mod or pitchbend wheels? Oh you!

I guess aftertouch is a big deal for the time, but it seems more limited.

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ARP can be used longer as I think and the Minimoog is to be used with moderation because the sound of it is intense compared to the ARP Pro Soloist.

La victoire est éphémère mais la gloire est éternelle!

- Napoléon Bonaparte

I neither own one of them
but, speaking about hardware, they are in different weight categories

ARP Pro-soloist is a preset synthesizer, which has limited number of pre-programmed timbres/presets; you can't create your own sound.

Minimoog has full features of "big" synthesizers - ability to create sounds, not limited to leads. You can also create special effects and noises, like machine sounds, or nature sounds, e.g. wind noise. So, Minimoog is far ahead in diversity, due to it's capabilities in sound creation.

ARP keyboard has aftertouch, Moog doesn't
but ARP lack of pitch and modulation wheels , like Moog has. However, pitch bend can be triggered from keyboard, when aftertouch mode is selected.
here in the video explained how pitch bend on Pro-Soloist works:
This effect is exploited in famous Tony Banks solo in Riding The Scree

as a keyboard player, I'd choose Nord Lead 2X - it has the same programmability as Minimoog, but it also can do polyphonic strings/organ/pads

Edited by awaken77 - October 17 2011 at 03:55

another wonderfull ARP (or Moog) song by Elton

Moog

Poll Question: Wich is the best?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Moog	8	[66.67%]
Arp Pro Soloist	4	[33.33%]
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The_Jester Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 29 2010 Status: Offline Points: 741	Topic: Moog Vs. Arp Pro Soloist Posted: May 24 2011 at 08:23
	These two keyboards are great to perform solos. Wich one is your favorite. (Moog alumni: Rick Wakeman. Arp alumni: Tony Banks)
	La victoire est éphémère mais la gloire est éternelle! - Napoléon Bonaparte

topographicbroadways Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 20 2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5575	Posted: May 24 2011 at 08:33
	If it's MiniMoog vs Pro Soloist then Moog easily wins. If it was Arp 2600 vs Moog Modular then it's a tougher choice.


Equality 7-2521 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784	Posted: May 24 2011 at 10:32

	"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "

zravkapt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 6446	Posted: May 24 2011 at 14:40
	If your talking about the modular Moog as opposed to the MiniMoog, then it beats the Soloist. ARP had better synths: 2600, Odyssey, Solina, etc.

stonebeard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 27 2005 Location: NE Indiana Status: Offline Points: 28057	Posted: May 24 2011 at 15:14
	I wasn't familiar with the Pro Soloist until this video: No mod or pitchbend wheels? Oh you! I guess aftertouch is a big deal for the time, but it seems more limited.
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Icarium Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34076	Posted: May 24 2011 at 18:32
	ARP is kinda cool like the intro in this song


The_Jester Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 29 2010 Status: Offline Points: 741	Posted: May 25 2011 at 20:32
	ARP can be used longer as I think and the Minimoog is to be used with moderation because the sound of it is intense compared to the ARP Pro Soloist.
	La victoire est éphémère mais la gloire est éternelle! - Napoléon Bonaparte

clarke2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 14 2006 Location: Croatia Status: Offline Points: 4160	Posted: May 25 2011 at 22:43
	Voted for ARP, but I adore MiniMoog too. However, my favourite vintage monosynth is Korg MS 20. Honorable mention to Sequential Circuits Pro One.

awaken77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 25 2008 Status: Offline Points: 374	Posted: October 17 2011 at 03:43
	I neither own one of them but, speaking about hardware, they are in different weight categories ARP Pro-soloist is a preset synthesizer, which has limited number of pre-programmed timbres/presets; you can't create your own sound. Minimoog has full features of "big" synthesizers - ability to create sounds, not limited to leads. You can also create special effects and noises, like machine sounds, or nature sounds, e.g. wind noise. So, Minimoog is far ahead in diversity, due to it's capabilities in sound creation. ARP keyboard has aftertouch, Moog doesn't but ARP lack of pitch and modulation wheels , like Moog has. However, pitch bend can be triggered from keyboard, when aftertouch mode is selected. here in the video explained how pitch bend on Pro-Soloist works: This effect is exploited in famous Tony Banks solo in Riding The Scree as a keyboard player, I'd choose Nord Lead 2X - it has the same programmability as Minimoog, but it also can do polyphonic strings/organ/pads Edited by awaken77 - October 17 2011 at 03:55

thellama73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 29 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8368	Posted: October 17 2011 at 11:35
	I prefer the sound of the moog to the arp, although the arp does have its place.


Icarium Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34076	Posted: October 17 2011 at 15:20
	another wonderfull ARP (or Moog) song by Elton


Fox On The Rocks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 10 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5012	Posted: October 17 2011 at 17:06
	To listen to, I prefer ARPs. To actually play one, I prefer a Moog.


dwill123 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 19 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4460	Posted: October 17 2011 at 20:14
	Moog

awaken77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 25 2008 Status: Offline Points: 374	Posted: October 18 2011 at 06:37
	Great Italian band, prominently used ARP (Odyssey i think) Edited by awaken77 - October 18 2011 at 06:51