Realistic accordion sounds, best solution?

Hello,
I have been doing research for about 1 year, in trying to find the best way to generate real sounding accordion and bandoneon sounds. I have tried Giga Studio with samples (doesn't play samples true to realism), and a Roland XV-5080, (good sounds but poor low end response). It takes multi timbral patches to create the best sounds, and I will need 3 patches in total (lead, bass and bass chord sounds, which are all individual notes). Some other modules SultonX4, and the Orla Accordion module give poor realism. The Roland is the best so far. An individual from Yamaha told me of the FS1R, and the Technology. Does anyone know if it is appropriate for the above needs? Or even better, a more viable solution? Thanks,
Rich Rys

Rich,
I agree that Roland has very good accordeon sounds; my favourite is the french accordeon from the G 800. G 1000 and VA7 too have very good accordeon sounds, perfect for tango or tex-mex but not so good for a French waltz or a slow waltz. To get the best sound my advice is to layer two tones and then detune until you have a really wide (fat) sound.
Regards,
Andrea

I wonder are you getting the best from the x4 --I use X1 and I had been used to good accordian, I was very pleased with the accordion. I did once sample a great accordion into a sampler but X1 is verg good ??. Glad to hear that there are even better ones out there. Pierce

Try the Roland expansion board "Super Set", there is a good accordion group.. I like the "Soft Accordion on the G1000.

[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 03-03-2002).]

I just pick up my accordian and play it.

The Technics accordeons sounds good
GJ