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Or just hold off some more and think about the modal 8.....
I'm a bit tight for space these days, so am also looking at the desktop modules, but if I'm going down that road, would it not just make sense to get a good midi keyboard controller and assign actions to the knobs on it.
However my plan was always to add on effects pedals to the synth, almost treat it like playing the guitar....
Yes it would make sense for a midi board - BUT I went looking for one for when Im just ion front to the PC using VSTs. The Modals are the best I could find. Keybed is better than most, and every know sends its own CC. It has more knobs than most midi controllers (smaller ones at least). I only wanted a 37 key (or even smaller) due to size restraints on my PC desk so it fitted perfectly. Its actually smaller (width) than any 37 key dedicated controller as well..... No regrets at all.
The small (as opposed to 61 key or desktop) Modals are just all-round great for a studio.... Good controllers for VST, nice keybed and decent sound engine inside for stand along.
There not the only option of course. The minilogue XD is very nice for what it is and its VCO - but its mini keys that I dont like, and as I say 4 voice?? I need 5 at least really for pads, OR a mono would do for bass/leads. Minilogue isnt either really.
Deep Mind 12 is a good price if you need more than 37 keys and again is one hell of a synth for the money. More limited in core Oscilators but more options in LFOs and envelopes than Minilogue. The FX are great as well to add the finishing touches. The DM12 desktop is similar price to the Modal 37 and the Minilogue keys though - so it is a little step up in price from those. if you need keys
I'm still undecided!
I would ultimately like something with more voices as I can play piano a bit. I've been spending a couple of weeks with it daily and I think that more voices will suit me more, but I can live with 4.
IThe Cobalt 8 looks like it's the real deal in regards to this but it just has a bit of digital harshness to it. It does seem like the best all round choice at this price point, but the Minilogue XD has more options with the user libraries and extra oscillators etc. Fuck it. The XD it is.
Man... I shouldn't have sold my Dave Smith Prophet
If you plan on playing chord work, pads, key sounds then 4 voices wont be enough./ The novelty will wear off pretty quick.
The other aspect when 4 voices would be fine is if your just using it to learn synthesis/sound design on, and not reallyt planning on using it as a stand alone instrument.
@Paulmapp8306 perhaps I should just get the Cobalt then.
Even then - you get note stealing/cutoffs with longer decay times on the envelopes. using reverb to hand the decays almost becomes necessary (and was used a lot in the 80s to mask the problems with low poly count synths).
As such - 5 or 6 notes minimum IF the synth has that special something (P5 rev 4, P6, OB6, Polybrute etc), 8 as a general minimum for mono timbral and 12-16 for duel timbral - UNLESS its a bass line, lead line, learning synthesis or one part of a wider sonic pallet.
Of course this is only my viewpoint.
I think you'll enjoy it, even though its VA. Its more up my street than the Argon I have, but then I has so much that can do the VA thing (and analogue) already it didnt make sense to have more of the same.
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