A4 MKII / AR MKII Combo vs Modular Eurorack System

[PeterHanes]

@ReverseGroove

The A4/AR combo is about the closest solution, with the flexibility I seeek, without going full modular. Nevertheless, I will miss out on the customization of adding modules that suite my personal needs and interest. Furthermore, the menu diving required to dig deep into the full feature set does not excite me, but I probably could deal with it.

If the Elektron setup will not meet your stated personal needs, you should get the modular system.

Why can’t you make techno with your existing gear?

Help me 'edit' my setup?

I own about 25 synths, but only a few are setup in my studio at a given time. Every few weeks or after completing a project, I will swap out one or more synths to keep things interesting. This helps me to be productive, while having a wide array of synth options available.

2020 gear purchase: Hits & Misses

I did not have any solid misses in 2020. However, below is a summary of a few hit and unsure purchases: Hit: Dreadbox Typhon Korg Minilogue XD Modal Argon8M Native Instruments Maschine+ Roland JU-06A Unsure: Arturia MicroFreak Elektron Model:Cycles Elektron Model:Samples MAM MB33 Analog Retro Roland MC-707 The Maschine+ has the most potential in regards to altering my present workflow, as it will eventually serve as my primary sequencer in the studio. By far, the best purchase I m…