Which synthesizer is most suitable for ambient music?
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sonic999
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 24 posts since 30 Apr, 2022
I have been looking for the most suitable synthesizer for ambient music. I already have omnisphere. Do I need any other synthesizer? Dune3 sounds really amazing. What do you think?
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aMUSEd
- KVRAF
- 34333 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
Pigments is outstanding - if you have a Mac then Alchemy for Logic is too
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whyterabbyt
- Beware the Quoth
- 32003 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Need? Nope.
Any synthesiser could be someone's 'most suitablefor ambient', that's the actual nature of synthesisers.
Consider this post 'actionable help.'
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tehlord
- KVRAF
- 8137 posts since 22 Sep, 2008 from Windsor. UK
If you have Omnisphere already, you 100% don't need anything else.
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SLiC
- KVRAF
- 9882 posts since 2 Dec, 2004 from North Wales
This
But if it's just gearlust and you want something cool and otherworldly sounding, try ABYSS its on sale...https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/ ... some-Abyss
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chk071
- KVRAF
- 33354 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I guess it depends on the kind of sounds you're after. Some people can do Ambient music with a one oscillator monophonic analog synth.
As I figure you DO want to have more versatility, I would recommend Waldorf Largo, which is perfectly suited for most of the sounds typically associated with Ambient music IMO.
If you're quick you can still get Largo for half price on Waldorf Music's online shop with this coupon code: 50SPAREN
As I figure you DO want to have more versatility, I would recommend Waldorf Largo, which is perfectly suited for most of the sounds typically associated with Ambient music IMO.
If you're quick you can still get Largo for half price on Waldorf Music's online shop with this coupon code: 50SPAREN
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Rod Staples
- KVRist
- 378 posts since 3 May, 2004 from UK
I find it's more important to have a decent reverb than which synth. With Vallhalla SuperMAssive / Eventide Blackhole, you can turn almost any sound into an ambient soundscape, but it depends on exactly what type of sound you're after.
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chk071
- KVRAF
- 33354 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I agree. A suitable reverb is very important, and, Blackhole and Supermassive should both be well suited.
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Lazarus451
- KVRist
- 259 posts since 15 Dec, 2019
Just get Vital for free. Then you have Omnisphere for complicated sample based pads etc plus Vital for faster stuff (still capable for a lot). And get those reverbs too. I'm not saying that Omnisphere cant't do basic stuff, but Vital is also top quality synth and fast to work with.
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NikkiA
- KVRist
- 284 posts since 24 Jul, 2006
The new (this week) version of SuperMassive even has a gorgeous bloom simulation.Rod Staples wrote: ↑Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:49 am I find it's more important to have a decent reverb than which synth. With Vallhalla SuperMAssive / Eventide Blackhole, you can turn almost any sound into an ambient soundscape, but it depends on exactly what type of sound you're after.
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Samiver
- KVRist
- 191 posts since 11 May, 2020
You probably don't need anything else but if it is a want I would suggest looking at novum by dawesome.
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ghettosynth
- KVRAF
- 14409 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
What is best for ambient is more about how you want to work than any particular tools.
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SLiC
- KVRAF
- 9882 posts since 2 Dec, 2004 from North Wales
I suggested ABYSS by Dawsomne

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Kaboom75
- KVRAF
- 1777 posts since 4 Sep, 2011 from England
Zebra layered with Softube Modular.
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thecontrolcentre
- KVRAF
- 33769 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny