Arvon45 wrote,
> The Triton strings are the best in the
> business, period.

Are they better than an E4XT Ultra loaded up with, say the Kirk Hunter Virtuoso Strings, Miroslav Vitous Strings, or Advanced Orch. Strings?

I have to disagree with you. Maybe the Triton strings kill most of the other synths out there (I don't know). However, I was offering advice based on what Ed wants to do. He said that he will be "doing lots of Orchestrial type stuff". For me that means, he needs realistic orchestral sounds. Strings aren't the only thing in an orchestra.

I am very familiar with the Triton (and the Trinity). I am not trying to dis these keyboards or make them out to be less than they are. I even suggested that maybe he looks at the Triton rack instead of the keyboard.

I personally don't think that the Triton will satisfy him if he needs lots of high quality Orchestral sounds. It has many great sounds on it. While its strings and such are good, I stand by my earlier recommendation that I think that he may be better off with something else either instead of or as well as.

Also, I find that the Triton and Trinity boards are great for cutting through. I personally like the warmth of an Emu E4 Ultra for such things as orchestral mixes. Maybe we'll agree to disagree.

Regards,
Fernando