That SC 55 is a hardware synth, but about equivalent to the VCS DXi as far as the age of the sounds go. Both use Rolands early GS soundset pretty much. Came out in early 90's I believe. I think that SC55 chip was on my Roland RAP-10 card back then.

Try the Coyote Forte free trial. It'll be on the new drive. Listen to others like that little Ketron SD2 sold here on this very site-
http://pgmusic.com/hardware.win.htm
You can hear it here-
http://www.ketron.com/sounds.asp?mod=SD2

Then go play a couple newer synths in a store somewhere. See what floats your boat.
Without knowing what kind of sounds you are after, its hard to recommend anything

Last edited by rharv; 12/14/10 04:53 PM.

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