F*ckin synths.

Jonathanthomas83

I've sold the Moog Sub 37 because it didn't turn me on.

I'm after mega growly brass sounds. Blade Runner type stuff (obvs). FM type stuff like the DX (so likely a Volca FM). And nice pads.

I don't mind a superb mono or a good poly, ideally one of each. But I'm reluctant to spend stupid on them when Behringer are knocking the little fuckers out for fun for just over a tonne.

They sound great to me, BUT, the worrying bit is the tuning issues with the likes of the Model D.

What say you?

I'm proper tempted by a Keystep, Model D and a Volca FM. Or a Minologue if I knew it could sound big and do sweet pads, but i am yet to hear what I'm after in demos. I dunno. Fuckin synths.

octatonic

Jonathanthomas83 said:

I've sold the Moog Sub 37 because it didn't turn me on.

I'm after mega growly brass sounds. Blade Runner type stuff (obvs). FM type stuff like the DX (so likely a Volca FM). And nice pads.

I don't mind a superb mono or a good poly, ideally one of each. But I'm reluctant to spend stupid on them when Behringer are knocking the little fuckers out for fun for just over a tonne.

They sound great to me, BUT, the worrying bit is the tuning issues with the likes of the Model D.

What say you?

I'm proper tempted by a Keystep, Model D and a Volca FM. Or a Minologue if I knew it could sound big and do sweet pads, but i b. 

Have a look at Dave Smith.
Most of the Prophet variants will do what you want.

What didn't you like about the Moog Sub37?
I love mine.

WiresDreamDisasters

You kinda get what you pay for to be honest guv. Good synths are expensive, but it doesn't entirely surprise me that you weren't getting the Bladerunner vibes from the Sub37. I'd look for a good digital synth for that stuff.

Jonathanthomas83

@octatonic ;The Prophet stuff is expensive but yeah you may be right.

@wiresdreamsdisasters what you recommend for digital, Drew?

Funkfingers

Blade Runner type sounds = Yamaha CS80 = mightily expensive. 

guitargeek62

I thought this was a Fallout thread

fields5069

I want some cool effects for Christmas, but I also want a synth. So I'm going to get a Zoia.

Strangefan

Arturia minibrute 2s..... Pure growl

diap

Have you tried the Sub Phatty?

Jonathanthomas83

diap said:

Have you tried the Sub Phatty?

I haven't mate, no.

octatonic

Jonathanthomas83 said:

diap said:

Have you tried the Sub Phatty?

I haven't mate, no.

It doesn't do what you want.

prowla

The minimoog can do some good bass sounds. 

I’ve got to try a Behringer model D. 

JMP220478

have you considered Spectrasonics Omnisphere  as an alternative to traditional synths?

listen to the moog add on pack 

https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/tribute/tribute-video.php

Funkfingers

I have Spectrasonics Omnisphere, including the Bob Moog Tribute Library sound set. 

There are times when my old Creamware Minimax ASB sounds more convincing.

JMP220478

Funkfingers said:

I have Spectrasonics Omnisphere, including the Bob Moog Tribute Library sound set. 

There are times when my old Creamware Minimax ASB sounds more convincing.

Ive not tried it as yet  -  based on costs and my needs / skills its possibly overkill  - I was just raising awareness of it as alternative - just as you did for me when I was looking for credible apps for Ipad in the NIN Numan Manson vein ... 

 but the 2.6 demos of SO and its new full integration with older synth models. latest  patches from key synth pioneers , the audio wav file import and manipulation ; innovative sequencer development etc all look like very compelling 

Dodge

Jonathanthomas83 said:

They sound great to me, BUT, the worrying bit is the tuning issues with the likes of the Model D.

What say you?

What tuning issues are you referring to? I've got a Model D, no issues here. In fact, it drifts less than the 3 Moog Mother 32s I had.

Jonathanthomas83

Dodge said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

They sound great to me, BUT, the worrying bit is the tuning issues with the likes of the Model D.

What say you?

What tuning issues are you referring to? I've got a Model D, no issues here. In fact, it drifts less than the 3 Moog Mother 32s I had.

That is great news actually. That was the only thing putting me off. Heard a few stories online about having to get into the guts to get a multimeter on a few caps or something to fix it. Drifts in the upper registers apparently. If that isn't the case, then happy days...I'd love a Model D to be honest!

Funkfingers

JMP220478 said:

Funkfingers said:

Spectrasonics Omnisphere … Bob Moog Tribute Library sound set. 

Ive not tried it as yet  -  based on costs and my needs / skills its possibly overkill  - I was just raising awareness of it 

The BMTL presets have been created in association with famous users of vintage Moog instruments. Presumably, somebody begins from raw sampled waveforms then, tweaks the Omnisphere parameters to recreate the sounds of the artistes’ original instruments. Hopefully, some A/B comparisons are made before each preset is approved.

There is a certain irresistible low end throb to a Moog bass sound that the softsynth does not always possess. Having said that, the Minimax ASB does seem to have it.

JMP220478 said:

Funkfingers said:

Spectrasonics Omnisphere …

… 2.6 … very compelling 

I downloaded v.2.6 yesterday. 

It now includes a bunch of D-50 factory preset patches, a few manipulated variations that employ the bit reduction and Granular synthesis parameters plus the benefits of all of the twenty first century D/A conversion, effects editing and no pitch tracking lag.

Eric Persing has been annoyingly good at this sort of thing for almost forty years.

JMP220478

Jonathanthomas83 said:

Dodge said:

Jonathanthomas83 said:

They sound great to me, BUT, the worrying bit is the tuning issues with the likes of the Model D.

What say you?

What tuning issues are you referring to? I've got a Model D, no issues here. In fact, it drifts less than the 3 Moog Mother 32s I had.

That is great news actually. That was the only thing putting me off. Heard a few stories online about having to get into the guts to get a multimeter on a few caps or something to fix it. Drifts in the upper registers apparently. If that isn't the case, then happy days...I'd love a Model D to be honest!

Moog Model D IPad app  -

https://www.moogmusic.com/products/minimoog-model-d-synthesizer-app 

; about £15 I think  - its excellent irrespective of price ..

WiresDreamDisasters

Jonathanthomas83 said:

@octatonic ;The Prophet stuff is expensive but yeah you may be right.

@wiresdreamsdisasters what you recommend for digital, Drew?

Just hardware or software too???

Jonathanthomas83

Hardware mainly, but if you've got good recommendation for SW, that's cool.