Would be interesting to know how many of you still use hardware synths etc in your studio today when software is the main option. If so what hardware you got left and why?
Originally posted by callme
I've always meant to ask this....who the fuck are you? I mean i have never heard of you or the 5 friends you have on your myspace. Official info : chokeonit
Feb-07-2007 23:48
DJDIRTY
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: West maybe east coast next
I am still using hardware synths but not alone. I also use software synths, there are few that I like. It just depending what I am looking for and what I am trying to achive.. I also use a lot of software effects.
Last edited by DJDIRTY on Feb-13-2007 at 18:22
Feb-08-2007 00:27
TwistedDUO
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Nice setup Dirty. I have alot of respect for those who still not only produce with hardware but perform with hardware as well. I only wish that hardware was cheaper to come by. It's hard to justify spending $800 on a new synth when I can get the same VST package for $50.
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Feb-08-2007 00:34
Freak
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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: On a plane probably...
99% hardware- and lots of it
Feb-08-2007 00:59
Limit
AKA:STEVE QUADRA
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: A State of Trance
150% hardware...the only software I use is Kontakt for samples and the Minimoog vsti for well moog type stuff. I got the moog vsti because getting a real moog is to expensive and the maintenance is way overpriced. ALl in all I love hardware. My favorite piece of gear has to be the K-STation...I use it a lot.
Feb-08-2007 01:11
bobba lou
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Registered: Feb 2003
Location: Mp3s killed the black beauty
quote:
Originally posted by Limit
real moog is to expensive and the maintenance is way overpriced.
Originally posted by callme
I've always meant to ask this....who the fuck are you? I mean i have never heard of you or the 5 friends you have on your myspace. Official info : chokeonit
Feb-08-2007 01:55
Storyteller
Supreme tracneaddict
Registered: Feb 2005
Location: The Netherlands
don't actually own any hardware synths anymore.
But I've used some in productions, virus b, cs6x, k-station and the yamaha cs2x.
If less is more think about how much more more would be.
-Frasier
Feb-08-2007 08:40
Jason_R
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: High Wycombe
Yep I use a virus c / jp8080 / Novation ks rack. Though they are all va I think they all hve a diffrent charter which I like.
I like the way soft synth's give me access to a alot more wave forms so don't have to use the same old sounds all the time.
Feb-08-2007 09:31
Chronosis
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Málaga
quote:
Originally posted by Jason_R
I like the way soft synth's give me access to a alot more wave forms so don't have to use the same old sounds all the time.
Depents a lot on the synth. JD-800 has around 100 waveforms and 4 oscillators to play them. Fantastic synth.
Feb-08-2007 14:33
Eric J
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2006
Location:
I use 80% Hardware. The only softsynths I'm currently using are the Novation BassStation and the impOSCar (fantastic softsynth!). Other than that, I havent found too many software alternatives to my JP-8080, Roland JV-1080 and my Virus B.
Why do I use hardware? Because I like the hands-on aspect of creating sounds and the fact that my computer CPU cycles can be used for other things, mainly software FX.
On the other hand, I still haven't found a software reverb plugin that sounds as good as my lowly Lexicon MX200 hardware FX processor, and that thing was only $200!
I think I'll be sticking with hardware for some time.