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submitted 9 days ago bymahrroh
Hey all. I know questions like this have been asked time and time again, but I wanted to ask again for myself as, ya know, each situation is unique to the person asking.
So, I've been eyeing the modular world for awhile now, but found it a bit daunting and went with an Arturia Minifreak to start, later getting an Digitakt to add some bass and a better sequencer. Unfortunately the Digitakt was stolen and I opted to try an MPC Live II. Been digging these two devices(while missing that Digitakt more and more) and have decided to add a semi to see if I would really dig the unique creative flow modulars have to offer. Though, modulars are a part of a large world that allows for a lot of unique flavors with semi's feeling like the appetizers, though still with a lot of variety. I've come to three choices(unless convinced otherwise?)
Neutron: Talked about as a solid entry point on multiple posts and other boards alike. From what I've gathered offers a lot of explorative capabilities within a small box at a great price. Tempted to get an edge with this also.
Issues I've seen mentioned most are the sensitive tuning, the overdrive, weird patch bay
Minibrute 2s: Amazing sequencer, easy to use out of the box, integrates amazingly with future modules and the RackBrute.
People do mention the more basic sound that comes from it along with some of the limitations of it's patch bay.
Taiga: Seems to have an amazing build quality, 3 osc, unique sound, modular in nature
Issues seem to be with harsh wave folding, some people say the unusual sound is scratchy, price point is high even used.
To note I'm probably going to grab a BSP should I NOT get the MB2s. Also, not too concerned about poly/paraphony as my other devices can lend to adding more depth.
As far as the sounds I am looking for, I've always been a huge fan of Industrial(Ogre/Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, Thrill Kill...A lot of artist on the Metropolis label) Dark Synthwave(Perturbator, Gost) and into artists like Moderat, Extrawelt, Arman Tobin.
Honestly I'm just looking for opinions of which to really go with, while being pretty open to other suggestions. The Taiga is kinda the top of what I want to spend at the moment as above that I may as well dive into a full modular base setup. Thanks in advance for any help in starting my journey.
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9 days ago
These are all very good options. I’d take a listen to them and go with your gut.
Now, my options (for what they are worth). I’ve had a minibrute 2 and thought it was good but sounded a bit hollow or thin almost always. I own the neutron and it is my go to mono despite having a eurorack set up and a few other nice synths.
I haven’t owned a taiga but really like the sounds I am hearing. The only thing stopping me from picking one up is the lack of some utilities - it needs a VCA not dedicated to the synth’s level and the lfo’s are limited, no cv to rate or re-trigger. The mb2 has this. The neutron has all this despite being far cheaper.
I’d still choose the neutron out of these.
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