bruxism Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 any synth nerds here? I'm looking for a hardware (or good software) synth. Not interested in making lead lines, just really REALLY scary basslines to terrify neighbours and raise the dead. Using the Novation BassStation VST at the moment and loving it, but am thinking of getting hardware. Also, excuse my stupidity, but i was looking at the novation synth, and it came up with a whole lot of "rackmount" ones, with no keys. Shouldn't synths have keys? Peace out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorn Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 You can make some gnarly synths in Reaktor. Give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorn Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Also, excuse my stupidity, but i was looking at the novation synth, and it came up with a whole lot of "rackmount" ones, with no keys. Shouldn't synths have keys? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not necessarily. Most studios just use rackmount versions of synths and samplers and control the sounds and effects through the use of MIDI controllers and or software applications. Quite a few major synths are rackmount but also have their key'ed cousins, which usually run the consumer a lot more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxism Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 so, if i've got an oxygen8 midi controller, i could probably consider getting a rackmount synth. The only problem is i'd like to use it live, and feel like that's just one more thing i'd have to lug around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 If you like the novation stuff have a look at the X-Station, it's a good price and a pretty powerful synth, definately recommended... http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...product_id/3136 On the other hand, if you got cash get a Virus Ti then give it to me... http://www.turnkey.co.uk/tkweb/stockdetail...TIK&context=WEB There's plenty of other stuff out there, but Novation is extremely extremely extremely good quality for money and the Virus is just plain nasty. Also, check out ebay and the sellers section on the Sound On Sound website for bargins (there's currenly a novation bass station for £50 but I reckon that's probably been sold). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banano Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hardware: Waldorf Pulse - modern mono synth, ALL analogue oscillators and filter and comprehensive yet easy mod matrix. Fat as fuck and has a random mode for all out craziness. Korg Microkorg - modern classic with lots of presets divided by music genre and really simple interface - it was designed with live performance in mind. Built in vocoder for those Stevie moments and massive sound. cheap as chips as well. http://www.vintagesynth.com/ Software : M-Audio/G-Media ImpOscar - if you want dirty bass this is your man. filthy recreation of a weird classic. http://www.maudio.co.uk/products/en_gb/GFo...OSCar-main.html M-Audio/G-Media Minimonsta - Its a MiniMoog. A polyphonic MiniMoog. With ohmboyz effects built in. Sounds kickass, but very well, 'Moogy'. Not that thats so bad cos they sound wicked. http://www.maudio.co.uk/products/en_gb/GFo...onsta-main.html Native Instruments Absynth 3 - Much more sophisticated than the previous two, thus capable of very complex pads atmosphers etc as well as bass and lead sounds. www.nativeinstruments.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vekked Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 yo, I'm looking at getting some keys too, I want at least 4 octaves worth of keys, and a pitch bend wheel, and not too much $$, but I want something that's quality that I can produce with, not have to upgrade soon... I don't want just midi either, I want some ish I can bring around to play pz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Yeah, what x2k said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDelay Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Depends what your budget is mate The classic synth for big bad bass is the Access Virus, but it is quite expensive The MicroKorg or MS2000 might be worth investigating In terms of VST's i'd look at Albino, Z3ta+, Moog Modular. Personally i've never come across one soft-synth that has been able to make tearing bass sounds right out of the box but once you sample the synth and give it some distortion and effects then any of those synths are worth looking into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I got a Rogue Moog and really love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 sure... whatkinda stuff u want? just a little of everything?? or mostly bass or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vekked Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 yo, I'm looking at getting some keys too, I want at least 4 octaves worth of keys, and a pitch bend wheel, and not too much $$, but I want something that's quality that I can produce with, not have to upgrade soon... I don't want just midi either, I want some ish I can bring around to play pz<{POST_SNAPBACK}> p.s. $500 CAD budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 You can make some gnarly synths in Reaktor. Give it a shot.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> seconded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denio Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 reaktor ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxism Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 cheers for the help lads. I'm starting to lean towards a second hand Novation bass station, or mayb going for the x-station. I'd love an access virus, but i ain't got that kind of scratch just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecounties Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Co sign on the waldorf pulse. they used to be an absolute bargain, 140 or so on ebay for a dope true analogue synth, prices have started to go up, try and snatch one up if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 sure... whatkinda stuff u want? just a little of everything?? or mostly bass or what?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> yeah deffo mate... a little of eveything eye... but mostly base definately.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm still gonna get this to you lase... just haven't had the chance yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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