digitone is FM. but I can put sounds of the 80’s in the model:samples…
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Its cool, but afaik you dont have midi cc to control, as you have with the MT midi editor vst or stand alone.
In an interview a few years back, Brian Eno said he had started to use NI FM8 instead of the DX7, which he said he used for “90%” of synth sounds since its release. Would certainly be interesting to hear what Eno would make of the DT.
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…some analog vibes, a keyboard and some mixer/interface/recorder thing…
yes, could be interesting. but Eno work on computers and it’s not the choice I have made.
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And before computers he worked intensively on patching the DX7 - arguably far more laborious and obtuse (une galère, you might say in French) than working with a computer which provides far more visual feedback. The Digitone is no doubt far more immediate and fun compared to patching the DX7, but still, in order to get the most out of it and come up with your own thing and be creative, you need to invest time and effort. For synthwave / ambient I reckon you already have plenty of synth power.
This is a great tip. Back in the day I’d do exactly this, but for books and fanfictions I’d also send that track to the author. It was a really fulfilling way to show how much I liked their works, and the response was always a positive one 
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Sounds to me like you’re missing inspiration. If the gear is new, I bet there’re some features you are unaware of that’ll spark some inspirado. Owners manuals have been life changing books for me.
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it’s one of my work since two days and I after reading the M:S maual, i’ve tried to transfer some new files from my computer (win10) but impossible. somthing wrong!
Yes, great idea to give the musical feedback to the authors.
I have not really managed to have this technique crossover to music making myself.
I used to do this all the time in experimental physical theatre and performance. It should work for all creative endeavours. I just have not put so much time and energy in music making yet, so comparing is useless.
Edit: deleted the middle part of this post, not relevant 
Thanks for the feedback.
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it was a hooby since a long time, but I’m going to be retire in few moths and like to make music and painting all time.
actually, I just prepare that…
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I am going to retire asap too. Max 5 years, then I am 50. No more compromises after 50.
Carpe Diem.
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62 soon…
time to stay at home!
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Ooh dang… that sounds like the good life!! Can’t wait for me to pass on to retirement!
In regards to your post. I think two weeks is to early to fully know your gear I would advice not buying anything. But if you do go ahead and buy something. Buy something really good. Meaning if you’re thinking of buying a Volca drum, but feel like you reeeally want the TR8-s instead (but it’s out of your price range) I would hold out for the TR8-S instead. Instant gratification will only end up in you selling the gear further down the road… so aim high
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refering to some of the answers, I start again from the beginning: DT and M:S.
I’ll keep the blofeld for the final (french) touch…
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I’ve got an idea: what about a pedal to modify the sound of my synth like an analog synth. something like ACIDBOX or other stuff.
Christmas coming coming…
I’ve come to the conclusion that (for me) putting something off until retirement is almost guaranteed to result it that “something” never happening!
Retirement is unlikely to be a feasible option - as long as I’m fit enough to work - so I work a four day week. This allows me some headspace where I’m able to scratch the creative itch on my non-working days.
Hahaha! I love it. Which book was it?
(Also… I take back the laugh and won’t love it if it changed your life the wrong way…)
edit: the answer was already in the thread.
Man, this hits home for me. I am really guilty of this at times.
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