I know it’s a rompler, but it’s so expansive! The Micro Q I posted last week keeps crashing so I’m using this till I can update the Waldorf.

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I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy for Microcosm for synthesizer FX use but this combo really sold me. Does anyone have the Chroma Console and how does it compare with the Microcosm for use with synths? That might be next on my list.

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Setup seems to change but I’m going with this to see how this works. Have a MC-707 coming in so only need the disco ball.

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Hey friends. Don’t want this to be an argument post but you know, it’s not a particular secret that this sub is very gear-acquisition focussed, and the discussion about what comes after the purchase leaves a bit to be desired.

I was just wondering if anyone had the heads up on active communities which focus on real discussion about what we actually do with these machines? Can be music creation based communities which just have active synth nerd subsections or something as well. Not stressed about some level of gear recs/show and tell, just don’t want it to be the main thing.

Just want a place where I can really learn and improve from involved discussion and feedback, be inspired by others’ work to try new things, feel a part of a community, etc. Subreddits, discords, internet forums, whatever works really.

Let me know! Thanks guys

Hello. Old guy from the UK here. Used to have a few synths back in the 80s/90s but then life got in the way. Have messed about with VSTs in Reaper for the last few years but had an epiphany when I recently got a Yamaha CK-88 stage keys for piano, e-piano and organ sounds. Despite having thus stuff covered in Komplete, I'm loving having a hardware keyboard rather than arsing about with a midi controller a d 10,000 options (I know you don't have to use them but I find myself messing about more than playing). Used to own a JP8000 but even with the sliders, didn't find myself making too many patches, although I didn't really know much about synths then. Still have my old Novation Nova desktop which sounds OK but again, I never created too many sounds for it. The odd thing is that the one synth I love making patches on is NI Massive (original, not X). It's so easy to modulate things by just dragging an envelope to wavetable position, cutoff or whatever. I know you can't get the power and complexity of Massive in a hardware unit (or at least not on my small budget) but I love the sounds of the Hydrasynth and reviews praise the interface. Just wondering if it will be too much synth for my idiot brain? Also tempted by a virtual analog but it'd have to be something cheap, like the Modal Cobalt or possibly a used Novation Peak. I know they're a totally different thing but I might have a better chance of understanding something based on tradional subtraction synthesis. Sorry for the long winded first post. Just wanted to connect and say hello. Please go easy on me if I'm sounding like a fool.

Hi everyone!

Like the title says, I'm starting my synth journey. Would like to hear some advice from everyone.

After doing my research and trying (and failing) with some DAW setups, I have found out that I would like to have a ready to play setup. DAWless seems to be the way to go for me. I have tried to make work a setup with DAW, some VSTs and a midi controller, but i was unable to make it work in a way I would enjoy it. This was specially frustrating after months of watching tutorials and not getting close to making something sound like I wanted or having fun.

I think, what would be best for me would be a DAWless setup that can grow. Reading some posts I have seen that a full setup would look something like a digital synth, a couple of synth engines, and a drum machine. Seems that starting with a digital synth would be a good way to start.

With all of this said, which one would be a good digital synth to start with? Have been looking into the microfreak and the monologue. They seem very interesting. But so have all the other tutorial videos injave seen and I have never been able to replicate what they are doing. Really appreciate your help starting this journey :)

All sounds come from 707 & Juno-X

Happy to answer any routing questions!

Which synth would pair together well with the matriarch?

I‘m not looking for something specific but i currently use the matriarch in my setup, mostly its running a sequence and i look for something which would fit for something like leads or chord parts

Just wondering what the sampling workflow experience is like with these Korg arrangers that are currently in production.

The Triton is a really powerful, intuitive sampling workstation. This whole entire angle of the Triton is often overlooked in favor of the presets. You can pretty much do everything that an MPC can do, even if it’s a bit convoluted here and there. You can chop up a loop, put it in a choke group, create a program and map it to the keys, etc.Ease and accessibility-wise, I’d put it in-between an MPC on JJ and an ASR.

Since this isn’t really marketed toward sample-based producers, in the videos of these new Korg arrangers I mostly just see people multi-sampling a middle C at different velocities.

How similar is the sampling workflow on the newer Korgs compared to the Triton?

I understand the Mantis is usually substantially more expensive than something like the Minilogue XD, but a local retailer has the Mantis very substantially discounted to approx. the same price ($1000AUD; ~$600USD including sales tax). That deep discount has me thinking of semi-impulse-buying one. Even at this price however, I can't help but think that the Mantis is more limited. It can do true duophonic and four-note paraphonic, and has some cool stereo width stuff available, but i still can't help but think, something like a Minilogue XD has: - Proper four-note polyphony - More effects - A more versatile/extensible digital oscillator

So even at the discounted price, what would have people choosing the Mantis over a another ~$600USD synth? Full sized keys and aftertouch are nice...anything else? Is it just more characterful?

If it makes any difference, the music I've been obsessed with lately is "Does it look like I'm here?" by Emeralds and I've been considering synths as diverse as the Grandmother (which is a bit out of my price range...not sure if i can swallow my scruples and buy the Behringer clone) or the JX-08 for bitimbrality and more polyphony.

Thanks so much for your help!

Always wanted a Nord Lead and decided to pull the trigger on this A1.

When I unpacked it I genuinely thought these (Adhesive?) marks were Styrofoam or parts of packing material.

However on close inspection it's not. When I press on the keys its quite clunky.

Should I return this unit as it doesn't look or feel right to me.

First off, I do have a System 8. Had it for a couple years. It's fab - I adore the Juno/Jupiter sounds and really dig the System 8's own synth engine, which can conjure all sorts of industrial/metal/ugly tones as well as classic sweet synthy sounds. The synth works well as a mood-machine, with a sequence running and a murky, moody patch running through the internal delay and reverb etc. I do really like the synth, and stopped worrying about its freaky/cheap green-lights-and plastic vibe a while ago.

I own a number of polysynths, with the System 8 the only digital amongst the bunch. No matter how much I like the System 8, I'm restless and wouldn't mind letting it go. I've had my eye on the Taiga (keys) for a bit and would happily put S8 cash towards the Taiga. I've only spent a few minutes with the Hydrasynth, but there's something about it (or maybe the hype around it) that keeps catching my attention. I can see that as a straight trade for the Roland.

The thing all three synths have in common that appeals to me is mystery. The S8's internal engine can do things I don't understand, things that aren't familiar. Taiga, same and I'd certainly guess the Hydrasynth can go into oddball realms. I do know I want something that shakes up my brain a bit. The S8 still does that, but still, as I said, I'm restless.

If anyone has experience with at least two of these three, I'd be curious to get your input.