Recommend hardware based synth module

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Posted by Alpha219 on Apr-15-2023 04:05:

Recommend hardware based synth module

I've got a zillion software-based synths, but I'm looking to design my own strange droning noises with a hardware-based synth module. I really don't want to spend more than $2,000. What would you recommend I look at? Something from Waldorf? Moog? Roland? Novation?

Posted by cryophonik on Apr-15-2023 21:16:

So many options to choose from with that budget! Where to begin…. Do you have a favorite soft synth that you’d like in hardware form (or similar)?

Posted by Alpha219 on Apr-16-2023 17:47:

After watching a video about the Waldorf Iridium, I think I'm gonna spend more and get it. This thing makes insane noises!

Posted by cryophonik on Apr-16-2023 18:54:

Good choice! I've never owned one, but have almost pulled the trigger on one a few times and it definitely seems like beastly synth.

Posted by atxbigballer1 on Jan-12-2024 01:54:

Re: Recommend hardware based synth module

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Originally posted by Alpha219
I've got a zillion software-based synths, but I'm looking to design my own strange droning noises with a hardware-based synth module. I really don't want to spend more than $2,000. What would you recommend I look at? Something from Waldorf? Moog? Roland? Novation?

Euro rack?

Posted by cryophonik on Mar-11-2024 16:34:

I'm still using a hybrid setup with a bunch of hardware and software. I've always been primarily a hardware user when it comes to synths, just because I'm old af and stuck in my old-school ways, but I do all of my mixing and most of my effects ITB. I think the one thing that people get hung up on is the idea of having total recall with their synths, but I take a different approach and treat them as if I'm recording vocals, or a bass line, or guitar part. I usually just play them in real-time and quantize, or I record or sequence the MIDI, overdub for automation, etc. Then I just bounce it to audio and mute the MIDI track in my sequencer (Logic), and I save the patch on my synth in case I ever want to go back and redo the part. I just like the idea of committing it to audio and moving on to the next sound. I know that's all counterintuitive to the advantages of soft synths and total recall, but I find it pretty liberating to complete a synth part and be done with it. That said, yeah I also use and love my soft synths.