Hits
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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop – this was a late year acquisition and I’ve had it for less than a week but I absolutely love it already. A huge range of timbres and stunning sound quality. I get a big goofy grin on my face every time I fire it up.
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Moog Grandmother – picked this up cheap and I’m super impressed by both the build quality and sound of this mono synth. I find it a joy to play and create sounds on. Pairs well with modular.
Misses
- Roland SP404 Mk2 – lots to like in theory, just couldn’t get with the work flow.
On the fence
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Ryk Modular Vector Wave – a little too menu divey for my tastes but I dig how it sounds
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Expressive E Osmose – an amazing controller but not a great platform for sculpting your own sounds unless you want to want to stare at a computer screen. Tempted to keep it just for it’s amazing expressiveness.