my favorite instrument is the Roland V-Synth (with the Vocal Designer expansion card) If a song uses this type of effect, it's automatically considered "good" in my book.

For an example:
http://www.rolandus.com/Multimedia/F...hxt/index.html
click "Video Demos", then "VC-2 Vocal Designer"
ChuckECheese Reviewed by ChuckECheese on . coolest instruments ok what do you guys think are the coolest instruments besides drums,keyboard,bass, and guitar? anyone ever heard/play a sittar? i'm thinking of buying one when my birthday comes around...lol i kind of like zylophones also. Rating: 5