Nah, you do not. It has a single unique color.
How many synths do you need?
- KVRian
- 1074 posts since 26 Nov, 2007
none but i already have way more than that lol
"There is no strength in numbers... have no such misconception... but when you need me be assured I won't be far away."
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- KVRian
- 1279 posts since 9 Mar, 2008 from netherlands
Everything depends on how you like to compose/work.
A friend has just a couple of synths, knows them inside out and loves to tweak the day away:) And does wonderful things:)
I have way too many synths, a couple or three go to’s and tons that I just used a few times. But each time I get something new, it’s newness inspires me to create something, mostly whilst doodling with the thing. That’s the fun thing for me, that serendipitous moment where you hear a sound and something goes “Aha”.
Each synth has brought something to the table.
Once again…Horses for courses:)
A friend has just a couple of synths, knows them inside out and loves to tweak the day away:) And does wonderful things:)
I have way too many synths, a couple or three go to’s and tons that I just used a few times. But each time I get something new, it’s newness inspires me to create something, mostly whilst doodling with the thing. That’s the fun thing for me, that serendipitous moment where you hear a sound and something goes “Aha”.
Each synth has brought something to the table.
Once again…Horses for courses:)
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 181 posts since 26 Sep, 2023
So I added Dexed and Tunefish-4 to have FM and additive as options.
Like a lot of people, I just preset browse on Dexed. OTOH, I'm having some fun playing with Tunefish. Definitely getting some different sounds than with the subtractive synths.
And continuing to learn Vital.
Like a lot of people, I just preset browse on Dexed. OTOH, I'm having some fun playing with Tunefish. Definitely getting some different sounds than with the subtractive synths.
And continuing to learn Vital.
Some space and fantasy ambient musings:
https://soundcloud.com/negoba
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HP74XN ... Cwso38SWqw
https://soundcloud.com/negoba
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HP74XN ... Cwso38SWqw
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- KVRian
- 795 posts since 25 Aug, 2019
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- KVRian
- 913 posts since 9 Aug, 2018
Actual synths, I honestly use - on a regular basis - a grand total of 3. And really, could get away with 2.
Other than that, software-wise, it’s mostly drums and classic keys (Pianoteq and Analog Labs).
Other than that, software-wise, it’s mostly drums and classic keys (Pianoteq and Analog Labs).
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- KVRist
- 470 posts since 7 Oct, 2023 from Tokyo
Actually use for me would be maybe four; Phase Plant, SQ-80 V, Pigments and a three way tie between Jupiter, Juno, and Prophet V. But that would be like 80%/10%/5%/5%.
Not counting drums of course.
Not counting drums of course.
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machine_spirit machine_spirit https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=524282
- KVRist
- 130 posts since 10 Aug, 2021
This. If you don't find sound design interesting then don't bother with that and grab as many synths and sounds as you can keep somewhat organized (if you enjoy sound design you will probably end up with an endless list of synths anyway but that's another topic). This is obviously mainly a synth forum though so naturally there are plenty of people here who take pride in their ability to start from scratch in a synth. I've come to realize i'm almost completely indifferent to that aspect of music production though.
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- KVRian
- 1095 posts since 31 May, 2007
Well ,I am not a Arturia fanboy but their V-collection is a brilliant selection of every sound and synth you will probably ever need ,i think the majority of KVR members would agree that it covers most ground for every genre since the 70,s and ambient is covered very well
live 11 / Arturia collection / many Softube plug ins / thats it
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- KVRAF
- 5118 posts since 30 May, 2006 from Hollow Earth
3 is my magic number for synths.
Extras: Pianoteq, Microtonic and Kick 2.
Zebra 3 will break the rule.
Extras: Pianoteq, Microtonic and Kick 2.
Zebra 3 will break the rule.
MuLab of course
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- KVRAF
- 2647 posts since 23 Jun, 2006 from Hungary
not much, but let me be clear: no NI synths,
rather Arturia synths, U-he synths, GForce synths, Spectrasonics synths and such synth legends like Sylenth v3 or the upcoming Albino 3 legend.
rather Arturia synths, U-he synths, GForce synths, Spectrasonics synths and such synth legends like Sylenth v3 or the upcoming Albino 3 legend.
Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@SoftSynthPortal
- KVRAF
- 2255 posts since 21 Nov, 2015
Brian Eno had 7 DX7 at some time, which explains a lot.
The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.