For learning synthesis I can’t recommend the Behringer Model D enough. Classic subtractive analogue layout, sounds wonderful.
I spend all day on the computer in my day job, so I far prefer twiddling with hardware in my time off rather than using VSTs and plug ins. I agree, though, that there is a serious risk of overdoing it and ending up with loads of boxes that you don’t fully understand - you should try to learn what you have inside out before investing in anything new.
It can be hard to resist, however, when a screaming deal pops up…
Yeah, for real. It’s a really exciting time for M4L right now bringing modular like functions to Live. Are you talking about the K-Devices Modulators 21? I picked that up on Black Friday too.
watching this space with interest as i’m starting to re-invest in getting the kit up and running again. i used to bang about in the pre-DAW era, mostly just goofy little things in the spirit of acid house. still have some great outboard stuff and i’m knocking the dust off and re-integrating it to see what’s what.
eventually i’ll focus on updating my DAW (i have an ancient version of cubase) but as for now, i’m getting my hardware samplers back up to speed and laughing at the sheer number of faulty cables i’ve kept around.
That and their lo-fi plugin is on my list to check out. Use the Granualtor M4L device quite a bit and also the sample/granular engine in Pigments and Phase Plant.
TBH you can feed it anything at all. I’ve put a kick drum loop through it and five minutes later I’ve ended up with a self generating endless cavern of celestial shimmering reverby cosmic space gloop
Instead, try out the Mackie 24-8, and just near the battery slot underneath there’s a noodle switch. Switch that on, and set the envelope to automatic loner mode for less friends. Works for me.
my first attempts at making my own stuff was on Music 2000 on the Playstation and I swear it’s the reason I’ve found Ableton to be quite intuitive to use
