The question is about getting a synthesizer for something in the middle of IDM/trip-hop experimental music
I’m really limited with a budget, and already have
Novation Circuit Rhythm for sampling
Korg Kaoss Pad as FX processor
Plan to buy as well a drum machine.
The question is a synth, my idea is to get Arturia minifreak and minilogue xd, but i can afford myself only one at a time, which one would be better to buy firstly to use it until I earn money to fullfill setup with a second?
And is it a good idead to combine this very synths in general?
Also thought about Hydrasynth Explorer, Deepmind and Virus TI)
Given the tight budget, I’ll second the “MPC One + a controller” suggestion and add selling the Circuit to it, but if you want to keep the Circuit and just add a synth the Minifreak would do just fine.
At some point, you’ll also need to budget for a mixer or interface with enough inputs to support your gear. Plan accordingly, it sucks to surprise yourself with another “necessary” $300+ purchase to support the multiple other purchases you’ve made. This honestly makes “MPC One plus a controller” even more attractive both financially and capability-wise.
if you want a SYNTH the microfreak is huge bang for bucks factor and probably good for what you want. keep in mind its limited to 4 note paraphony. minifreak might also be a good option.
Technically it would be
‘MPC One Plus Plus A Midi Controller’
And that is a really good suggestion, negates the need for an additional drum machine. Adds many addition FX, nice synths, can make your own keygroups.
Yes, I thought already about selling the circuit rhythm, maybe not for mpc one(uch expensive) but for mpc 1000 or roland sp404
Of course I know i will need a mixer then, more as I plan to add microphone for vocals as well, that’s just not the first on my mind at the moment)
Well xd has the third digital oscillator and some other things. I haven’t tried it. But it’s a similar concept to the minifreak with different digital engines.