Well, I've had a Boog sat in the studio rack for over 2 years, and absolutely no issues with it whatsoever. No sticky or shoogly knobs, no dodgy patch sockets, nor tuning issues. The Minitaur, whilst I'm sure is an excellent product, doesn't have many of the features the Minimoog + clones do, and - ...

Ashe37 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:25 am

minitaur, little phatty, etc... or a certain moog clone if you're on a budget...

Colloquially known, perhaps, as the 'Boog'? Certainly Moogish enough to my ears.

Novation KS Rack might be worth a look. Used, it can be had for a bit less than a second-hand Nord Rack. I have a KS4, the 4-octave KB version of the rack, and it'll do trance alright. You can create supersaws pretty quickly, and it's very easy to navigate around. The perf/prog/data knob can get a l...

Hello Good Son, The Rev2 is a poly synth capable of complex sounds, but laid reasonably straightforwardedly. That said, it's only something to approach if you are comfortable with subtractive synthesis. One of the strengths of the Rev2 is that it has an extensive modulation matrix; you can take almo...

If you're still in the market for headphones: Sony MDR 7506s are excellent. Very clean, neutral sound and very durable. Quite comfortable too. They fold away into almost nothing, ideal for putting in bags. I've had mine for around 20 years; they're my go-to before I move over to mixing on speakers. ...

Glad to see your quest for the perfect poly has come to fruition. It's very much an individual thing, isn't it? I didn't fancy the Prophet 6 at all, preferring the Rev 2 with its extensive modulation options. And I've still got the Rev2. That said, I wouldn't turn my nose up at a Prophet 10... :mrgr...

Ashe37 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:58 pm

anyone want my real opinion?

You may proceed.

You won't be surprised I went straight for the Novachord!

Beautiful tracks - thank you for sharing.

Hi Ian, I have a Rev2. It is true most of the features are accessible directly from the front panel, but the reading the display is a key part of shaping sounds. If you were to use the mod matrix - using output from an LFO, say, to change the filter frequency, or modulate another LFO - then you need...

As an ex-Evolver owner, if I were to get a new poly it would likely be the Rev2 because of the similarities of the engine, plus it's bi-timbral. The only negative of the Rev2 for me is the lack of a multimode filter. There's many similarities between the Evolver and Rev2 in terms of the engine, but...

You could try looking into G-Force's Virtual String Machine (VSM). Sound on Sound speak very highly of it:

https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/gf ... ng-machine

Disclaimer: I have a Waldorf Streichfett which I like very much, so I don't have the VSM.

Are you thinking of buying a synth based upon how well it does a 'Vox Humana'? (Vox Numana!) Forgive me, but I'm not sure that's a good idea. The Rev2 is certainly capable of it (I have one), as doubtless the Virus TI2 is, but they are very different synths. What else would you use it for? Complex p...

The B*hringer mixer I had 15 years ago was c**p (YMMV). The Model D they produced recently is not - I own one. It's impressive, considering what Moog were charging for reissues but a few years before. I do have problems with their behaviour towards those who criticise them or their products. Lawsuit...

Having come from a similar musical background myself (but not retired.. quite yet!), studying/playing music at home and school meant developing technique, but also an understanding of melody, harmony, counterpoint and most importantly structure. That said, it took a long time for me to reapply what ...

Luckily my apathy's kicked in, otherwise I'd be here arguing every petty, tedious point in an equally tedious, pointless manner.