Choice Polybrute or Ob 6 or Prophet 6 ?

[zerocrossing]

Personally, if I want modulation I can use software synths or just software to modulate my OB-6. But, honestly, deep sound design starts to get very boring for me, and I’d rather have modest to simple synths with the highest sound quality my ears love.

The PolyBrute has a pretty great interface. Not much need for menus and since it has both the matrix and fixed modulation assignments, you can make sounds on it more or less like you would on your OB-6.

And every sound doesn’t need to have everything going on at once. Sometimes it’s the variety of options, not necessarily the amount of options all at the same time.

But I do agree with you. The OB 6 has more character and sounds great just doing simple sounds.

[vitocorleone123]

Personally, if I want modulation I can use software synths or just software to modulate my OB-6. But, honestly, deep sound design starts to get very boring for me, and I’d rather have modest to simple synths with the highest sound quality my ears love.

The PolyBrute has a pretty great interface. Not much need for menus and since it has both the matrix and fixed modulation assignments, you can make sounds on it more or less like you would on your OB-6.

And every sound doesn’t need to have everything going on at once. Sometimes it’s the variety of options, not necessarily the amount of options all at the same time.

But I do agree with you. The OB 6 has more character and sounds great just doing simple sounds.

For sure - but if you aren't diving deep into the matrix (ha) a goodly amount of the time, then you're not really getting your money's worth with the PolyBrute. But, yes, I didn't mean to mischaracterize that that is ALL you can do or HAVE to do with the PolyBrute - you can totally switch it on, flips/turn a few things, and make some sounds.

[Lbdunequest]

Polybrute - just because its fun to play and it doesnt sound like OB or Prophet

[zerocrossing]

Polybrute - just because its fun to play and it doesnt sound like OB or Prophet

True. The Prophet and Oberheim sound has been used and replicated a lot. No one’s done a PolyBrute emulation, and I don’t think that they could, at least not with current CPUs. That much modulation with high quality analog emulation isn’t exactly processor friendly.

[cryophonik]

Now that I've finally had my hands on my new OB-6 alongside my Prophet 6 and PolyBrute, my opinion has completely....


...stayed the same. PolyBrute all the way (but, they're all great choices).

[Trancer]

Thank you for your feedback and reviews.

What I'm looking for, a complement to my existing equipment.

Basically I was sure three models.

Prophet 6, Ob 6 and the Polybrute.

As already said, I had serious doubts about certain quality and stability aspects of the Polybrute.

I made a journey and I still have a hesitation between two models.

The OB6 and the Polybrute.

Your feedback reassures me about some fears I have about the Polybrute.

It is true that I appreciate the sound of the Ob6, but on the other hand, it is quite limited in the modulations.

The Oberheim sound is exceptional.

But this limitation bothers me a bit for long-term use and may risk getting tired at some point.

On the other hand, the Polybrute offers many more possibilities and therefore much more interesting over time.

[cryophonik]

Yup, tough choice indeed! The good news is that they’re both exceptional synths.

[Trancer]

Thank you very much for your response and review.

The Polybrute seems to be more interesting in relation to its versatility.

I have another question, but I will open another post.

[polysixx]

For me it's a very simple choice. OB-6 (or Trigon-6 which I vastly prefer over Prophet 6 I had) over Polybrute.

I prefer the instant interface, the keybed, the looks, the size and especially the SOUND.

I care not for massive modulation, especially if the underlying tone is sub-par, and it isn't great on the Polybrute (even pro reviews mentioned it only sounds good with FX on and is very thin sounding for a VCO analog).

OB-6 and Trigon 6 are about the best sounding modern poly analogs you can get from a mainstream maker (and I've had a Prophet 10 r4 and used an OB-X8 and still prefer OB-6 and Trigon-6 to them). Polybrute may as well be done in software. All that busy work isn't fun for me nor is it conducive to making quick (but great quality) sounds and actually making music.

Also the name "Polybrute" is as ghastly as its keybed and build quality. yuck.

[_leras]

Not hugely related... But I've been after a poly for a while. OB6 was closest of these sound wise.

I think it's likely that the poly I will pick up - purely on tone is the dreadbox nymphes, which just sounds great to me. Of course less flexible and no keyboard, but sound wise great.

[pdxindy]

I care not for massive modulation, especially if the underlying tone is sub-par, and it isn't great on the Polybrute (even pro reviews mentioned it only sounds good with FX on and is very thin sounding for a VCO analog).

The core sound of the Polybrute is lovely. I mainly design sounds on it without the FX even turned on. The PolyBrute does not need FX to sound good.

It's flexibility is not just with all the modulation, it is in having 2 distinct filters.

[Digivolt]

Apologies for hijacking the thread but I wonder, Polybrute or Muse ? Or Udo Super8/Gemini ?

[egbert101]

Apologies for hijacking the thread but I wonder, Polybrute or Muse ? Or Udo Super8/Gemini ?

It's a good question. Maybe a new thread would get some responses? Or maybe not. I would be interested in people's thoughts on what is the current best modern analog polysynth given the current choices, and Moog's new offering.

[cryophonik]

Apologies for hijacking the thread but I wonder, Polybrute or Muse ? Or Udo Super8/Gemini ?

Easy: Trigon 6.

Which PolyBrute - the OG 6-voice or the new 12-voice with the improved keybed?

For me that would be a no-brainer since the Muse isn't my cup o' tea: PolyBrute all the way. I'd either spend a little more than the Muse for the 12-voice PB, or more likely just keep my OG 6-voice PB. It's got far more features and depth and it sounds better from what I've heard of the Muse so far. But, the Muse has a better keybed and you may prefer its sound, so that's entirely subjective, of course.

The UDO Super 8 and Gemini don't interest me at all.

[pdxindy]

Apologies for hijacking the thread but I wonder, Polybrute or Muse ? Or Udo Super8/Gemini ?

I'd pick the Muse over the original PolyBrute. I own the PB and its a excellent synth but 6 voices is not enough. I find 6 voices annoying cause it's just not enough for pads and voices are wasted for mono sounds. I would like 6 better if it would be 4 part multi-timbral.

I'd pick the new PolyBrute 12 over the Muse because of the unique keyboard.

I consider the UDO different enough that for me, it would be a separate question.