Favourite new ANALOGUE synth?
Favourite new ANALOGUE synth?
3 shiney new analogue synths revealed at WNAMM12...
Which one would you go for?
Which one would you go for?
Re: Favourite new ANALOGUE synth?
I voted for mini brute keys and knobs,faders small compact.
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i'd get a minibrute in a heartbeat if they made it 2 osc with sync(might still get one, but i already have a 1 osc synth) but that's the one with the more hands on tweakability
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I can't vote. I really have no idea. I was certain I wanted the Minitaur, then NAMM happened.
The Pulse II looks to be by far the most versatile: 3 osc, analog FM and ring mod, lots going on with that one. But the matrix editor would be annoying (although at least it has digitally accessible presets so you're not completely screwed if you accidentally start turning a knob on the wrong axis), and the sketchy Mac connectivity put me off of the Blofeld at one point, if those issues haven't been addressed I doubt I'd pull the trigger on that one. Most importantly, all we've seen at this point is a rendering. Not so much as a prototype, and no audio demos. Hard to have much of an opinion at this point.
That damn Minibrute is awesome. So much going for it, and it sounds damn good in the demos. I've never been that impressed with Arturia, particularly as it pertains to the quality/craftsmanship of their hardware, and at that price point I'd be concerned that they may have cut some corners. From what I've read elsewhere, the designer responsible for the synth architecture (Yves Usson) is an absolute stud, a real pro's pro. The waveshaping/wavefolding effects sound very cool, and although I'm far from an analog filter design expert and as a consequence don't completely understand the benefits of the Steiner Filter, at least it's not another Moog LPF knockoff. Finally, there are so many cool little things about it: aftertouch, it's effectively a MIDI/CV converter (and costs about as much as a standalone MIDI/CV box that just happens to have a analog synth tacked on), audio in to go with that filter (and it's associated brute/overdrive effect). I truly can't believe it's as cheap as it is.
Like I said, I really wanted the Minitaur. I still do, to a certain extent. It's kind of a bummer that it truly is a bass-only synth (it'll only play as high as middle C), but I suppose that was the intent. It's by far the most limited of the three in terms of available waveforms, and sound manipulation, while it'll probably be the most expensive. I guess it's the safest bet (not to mention the cheapest Moog on the market), and if the Minibrute didn't exist, I doubt there'd be any other synth at this show that I'd be quite as interested in. Like just about every other Moog product, the things that it does I expect it'll do very well. It's the limitations that get me.
The Pulse II looks to be by far the most versatile: 3 osc, analog FM and ring mod, lots going on with that one. But the matrix editor would be annoying (although at least it has digitally accessible presets so you're not completely screwed if you accidentally start turning a knob on the wrong axis), and the sketchy Mac connectivity put me off of the Blofeld at one point, if those issues haven't been addressed I doubt I'd pull the trigger on that one. Most importantly, all we've seen at this point is a rendering. Not so much as a prototype, and no audio demos. Hard to have much of an opinion at this point.
That damn Minibrute is awesome. So much going for it, and it sounds damn good in the demos. I've never been that impressed with Arturia, particularly as it pertains to the quality/craftsmanship of their hardware, and at that price point I'd be concerned that they may have cut some corners. From what I've read elsewhere, the designer responsible for the synth architecture (Yves Usson) is an absolute stud, a real pro's pro. The waveshaping/wavefolding effects sound very cool, and although I'm far from an analog filter design expert and as a consequence don't completely understand the benefits of the Steiner Filter, at least it's not another Moog LPF knockoff. Finally, there are so many cool little things about it: aftertouch, it's effectively a MIDI/CV converter (and costs about as much as a standalone MIDI/CV box that just happens to have a analog synth tacked on), audio in to go with that filter (and it's associated brute/overdrive effect). I truly can't believe it's as cheap as it is.
Like I said, I really wanted the Minitaur. I still do, to a certain extent. It's kind of a bummer that it truly is a bass-only synth (it'll only play as high as middle C), but I suppose that was the intent. It's by far the most limited of the three in terms of available waveforms, and sound manipulation, while it'll probably be the most expensive. I guess it's the safest bet (not to mention the cheapest Moog on the market), and if the Minibrute didn't exist, I doubt there'd be any other synth at this show that I'd be quite as interested in. Like just about every other Moog product, the things that it does I expect it'll do very well. It's the limitations that get me.
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I think exactly the same as you. Damn you MiniBrute!!! My life was so easy. Had already decided on the minotaur. After all is said and done, I think the moog will sound better but the minibrute will be 400 times more fun to play with. higher sound quality vs. a ton more inspiration? Which one would you chose?
I think exactly the same as you. Damn you MiniBrute!!! My life was so easy. Had already decided on the minotaur. After all is said and done, I think the moog will sound better but the minibrute will be 400 times more fun to play with. higher sound quality vs. a ton more inspiration? Which one would you chose?
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Limitation can bring out the best in creativity. I like your post, it's pretty much what I am thinking.Ryanmf wrote:It's the limitations that get me.
However, these are but 3 new synths from the current NAMM. For me there are still other contenders in this particular price range of synthesis.
If I was considering MiniBrute, it would be more between DSI Mopho vs MiniBrute, and I would be thinking about the Korg Polysix.
If I was considering Minitaur I would be asking myself how important is that Moog thing that it does so well, is it 600 dollars important?
When it comes to purchasing analogue gear I am wanting something specific and the Pulse 2 looks to simplified to deliver that, it would have to sound AMAZING for me to get one.
I must say, if you had the MiniBrute for a few years, the lack of preset storage and recall would force you to know it SO well, you would master your instrument. It would be a great synth for learning synthesis.
I bought a Slim Phatty about 6 months ago and as much as I would like to see a Minitaur next to it, I would probably go for something different. Since I struggle with the Prophet 5 price range, I would be looking into a Polysix, possibly a Korg Monopoly.
wouldn't that be the Slim Phatty somewhat?Muzik 4 Machines wrote:i'd get a minibrute in a heartbeat if they made it 2 osc with sync(might still get one, but i already have a 1 osc synth) but that's the one with the more hands on tweakability
I'm still buggin out over this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvo5x5G4YJg
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At this point, The Waldorf is vaporware....I will believe it when I see it.
Remember their last big hardware announcement was Stromberg...2 years ago...
Minibrute + Minitaur comes in under the cost of a Little Phatty, and the two seem like they'd go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Remember their last big hardware announcement was Stromberg...2 years ago...
Minibrute + Minitaur comes in under the cost of a Little Phatty, and the two seem like they'd go together like peanut butter and jelly.
No...I am 3phase!
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JuanSOLO wrote:Limitation can bring out the best in creativity. I like your post, it's pretty much what I am thinking.Ryanmf wrote:It's the limitations that get me.
However, these are but 3 new synths from the current NAMM. For me there are still other contenders in this particular price range of synthesis.
If I was considering MiniBrute, it would be more between DSI Mopho vs MiniBrute, and I would be thinking about the Korg Polysix.
If I was considering Minitaur I would be asking myself how important is that Moog thing that it does so well, is it 600 dollars important?
When it comes to purchasing analogue gear I am wanting something specific and the Pulse 2 looks to simplified to deliver that, it would have to sound AMAZING for me to get one.
I must say, if you had the MiniBrute for a few years, the lack of preset storage and recall would force you to know it SO well, you would master your instrument. It would be a great synth for learning synthesis.
I bought a Slim Phatty about 6 months ago and as much as I would like to see a Minitaur next to it, I would probably go for something different. Since I struggle with the Prophet 5 price range, I would be looking into a Polysix, possibly a Korg Monopoly.
wouldn't that be the Slim Phatty somewhat?Muzik 4 Machines wrote:i'd get a minibrute in a heartbeat if they made it 2 osc with sync(might still get one, but i already have a 1 osc synth) but that's the one with the more hands on tweakability
I'm still buggin out over this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvo5x5G4YJg
korg mono poly sounds bad ass http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ2c2isw124&feature=fvst
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yeah it does, and every now and then you will see one on ebay at a reasonable price.nycmex77 wrote:korg mono poly sounds bad ass
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i took a look at the minibrute videos from namm and it looks like a cheap plastic piece of shit.
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The people who were actually at NAMM confirm it's an all aluminum construction.McQ714 wrote:i took a look at the minibrute videos from namm and it looks like a cheap plastic piece of shit.
So there goes that.
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That's their way of paying homage to the SH101.McQ714 wrote: it looks like a cheap plastic piece of shit.
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no, the slim phatty has like 4 multi functon knobs, and that's why i'd never get it for live useJuanSOLO wrote:Limitation can bring out the best in creativity. I like your post, it's pretty much what I am thinking.Ryanmf wrote:It's the limitations that get me.
However, these are but 3 new synths from the current NAMM. For me there are still other contenders in this particular price range of synthesis.
If I was considering MiniBrute, it would be more between DSI Mopho vs MiniBrute, and I would be thinking about the Korg Polysix.
If I was considering Minitaur I would be asking myself how important is that Moog thing that it does so well, is it 600 dollars important?
When it comes to purchasing analogue gear I am wanting something specific and the Pulse 2 looks to simplified to deliver that, it would have to sound AMAZING for me to get one.
I must say, if you had the MiniBrute for a few years, the lack of preset storage and recall would force you to know it SO well, you would master your instrument. It would be a great synth for learning synthesis.
I bought a Slim Phatty about 6 months ago and as much as I would like to see a Minitaur next to it, I would probably go for something different. Since I struggle with the Prophet 5 price range, I would be looking into a Polysix, possibly a Korg Monopoly.
wouldn't that be the Slim Phatty somewhat?Muzik 4 Machines wrote:i'd get a minibrute in a heartbeat if they made it 2 osc with sync(might still get one, but i already have a 1 osc synth) but that's the one with the more hands on tweakability
I'm still buggin out over this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvo5x5G4YJg
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thats why I said "somewhat"
I control all parameters through an M4L device from an APC40, plus I have additional modulation with that method. Pretty neat.
However I definitely see your point, it's what kept me from getting one for so long.
I control all parameters through an M4L device from an APC40, plus I have additional modulation with that method. Pretty neat.
However I definitely see your point, it's what kept me from getting one for so long.
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that's interesting, tho its still WAY too expensive for what it does IMOHO, but i can see M4L doing a great job at that, but the APC misses like another 16 knobs to be really the al in 1 solution i need, i may build myself a double APC just to get more knobs