![]() ![]() Or Reaktor, which is a collection of synths that span all of the previous categories and more importantly, allows you to build your own synths. No keys, two ribbon controllers, and 8 oscillators that can sound like the synthesis equivalent of a swarm of bees. Miscellaneous: These are unusual synths that don’t really fit into the previous three categories.Keep in mind though that these synths tend to have multiple personalities since they can do so much, and are often used by those who want one synth that can do everything. These are the big beasts of the synth world so I’d only venture here if you’re at least somewhat experienced and truly need one synth with many capabilities. Alchemy is another that involves multiple types of synthesis plus sampling and resynthesis bringing in a whole other element of sound design. It’s got every sound manipulation you could imagine. Beasts: Some synths come with A LOT of features.And Massive has become synonymous with EDM, especially Dubstep, mostly for its aggressive and modern personality. For example, Omnisphere is a gigantic evolving-atmospheric-pad creator. In some cases, a synth is set up for a specific task, or develops a reputation for a certain style. Physical Modeling synths, like Logic’s Sculpture add a realistic element, particularly in a string-like acoustic way. FM synths like FM8 or Operator are great for metallic, bell-like tones as well as electric string textures. This is mostly determined by the type of synthesis used. Style Specific: Some synths are particularly good at creating certain sounds and textures.For hardware I recommend the Minibrute, Bass Station II, Prophet and Voyager. Synth1 is not as nice as the previous ones, but it’s free, and highly underestimated. ![]() For soft synths, check out Sylenth1, Diva, and Synth1. There are a TON of these, so I’ll just list a few. These synths started it all with the likes of the Minimoog and the Prophet, and they’ve maintained they’re head-of-the-table status in the synth world because the sounds they make are the backbone of synthesis. Everyone should have one, and if you’re new to synths, you should start here. Bread And Butter: These synthesizers are usually subtractive and are responsible for most of the synth sounds you hear.I find that synths generally fall into one of the following four categories: Seems obvious, but its easy to get caught up in feature lists, fancy interfaces and hype, and forget to just close your eyes and listen to the damn thing. I’ll be mentioning other aspects of synthesizers in this article, but they all pale in comparison to its sound. And, in due time, your ears will become more refined and eventually start to notice this stuff, at which point it’ll probably be time for a new axe anyway (ME WANT GEAR!!!!! FEED ME GEAR!!!!!!) DOES MATTERġ. Besides, trying to purchase a synth according to features that you anticipate you’ll need in the future is like buying size 13 shoes for a toddler. So in your world, if you can’t hear it, it doesn’t matter. And each little tweak you make is motivated by what you hear. Well wipe away your tears because YOU are going to be the one programming this synth. And you may hear people talk about how important these aspects are, which will make you feel the need to choose the right one, which then might make you feel dirty and shameful for not being able to hear the difference. ![]() Or different types of filters (Ladder, Curtis, Steiner Parker…). Along with the obvious differences between synths, there are relatively subtle differences as well. It’s easy to get caught up in feature lists and hype, but just remember, at the end of the day it’s the actual sound that matters, not the price.Ģ. Whether it’s free, $200, or $3000, if you like the way it sounds, then you’ve chosen the right tool for the job. If a synth is giving you the sounds you want, it doesn’t matter how much you paid for it. ![]() So I’m gonna help you boil it all down by telling you what does and doesn’t matter. There are soooooooo many synths nowadays. ![]()
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