Hello everybody,

All this time I have been creating trance music using Reason with ready made samples. I feel it's time for me to buy one or two hardware synths so I can really take my music to the next level. I am really interested in having a synth that is new (so I can create a unique sound) but also a synth that will generate all the trance sounds we know. Some of the sounds that interest me is those big saw leads etc. some psychedelic and some ambient sounds Can you guys throw in some suggestions?

In particular, these are the ones I am interested:

1. Roland V-Synth (As it will enable me to create unique sounds not heard commonly)

2. VIRUS


Are these choices reasonable? I thought about the JP808 but my hesitation is that it's old.

PLEASE HELP!

Thanks,

NK

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Originally posted by nectario (so I can create a unique sound) Some of the sounds that interest me is those big saw leads etc.

yeah... those big saw leads is really unique and hardly used.. haha

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Well to clarify: I want unique sounds but the synth must also be able to generate those big saw leads. I know they are commonly used, but if I am investing in a hardware synth, it sure must be able to at least generate them.

What the fuck is teance?

es

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Originally posted by Vert What the fuck is teance?

Typing error perhaps?

lol.. you guys sure have been helpful...

It all depends on what type of sounds you want more.. those 2 synths create a different types of sounds... (ie. the virus has a harsher sound to it than the v-station)


Also remember... Hardware will not take your producing to the next level... Hard work, opening up to criticism, and willingness to improve will

Get yourself a Virus. It's an inspiring piece of kit. I also have a JP8000 which sounds great but if I only had once choice it would be the Virus their are lots more possibilities with it.

You can get yourself a Virus B pretty cheap these days which is what I have and the difference between that and the newer C model isn't a great deal.

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Originally posted by Thunder5 Typing error perhaps?

Thank you captain obvious.

es

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Don't take me too seriously.

You've said you were using samples before, so I don't know how good your synth programming skills are - might want to consider something different than a virus as I've read they're more for the advanced user - just wanted to mention that, maybe someone else can post based on experience.

You do realize that going hardware requires a sequencer such as Cubase og Logic (and they are also expensive) and probably a new soundcard (unless you already have one with ASIO support)?? You also need a MIDI controller keyboard if you get rack synths (well, I assume you have one )

Also, if you're only a samples guy then it'll take you months before you will be able to understand all the components of a synthesizer.. I'm not saying your shouldn't go for it, but learn to program the synths first!
You have Reason... try out the subtractor and learn to use it! after that you can program most synths because they are all very similar (I think the subtractor is the best synth to learn, it' so simple yet offers alot of features

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Originally posted by Vert Thank you captain obvious. es

LOL

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Originally posted by Low Profile You do realize that going hardware requires a sequencer such as Cubase og Logic (and they are also expensive) and probably a new soundcard (unless you already have one with ASIO support)?? You also need a MIDI controller keyboard if you get rack synths (well, I assume you have one )

You can also control them with a hw sequencer, they seem to be forgot easily these days. I've been able to do some wicked stuff with the yamaha rm1x nevertheless. Semi-nice sounds too and cheap ass these days off ebay.

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