11-20-2019, 05:52 AM
The LooPop video is a really good one, well worth absorbing.
With regards to affordable synths, I'd second the suggestion of a Walford Blofeld, it's excellent value for money.
The interface gets a bit of stick, but once you've used it a few times it's really not difficult to master.
As an alternative to the SuperNova (which is a great synth BTW, but bulky and relatively expensive), or the Virus (which is equally excellent, but can be equally pricey), I'd personally recommend the Novation Nova.
Basically it's the SuperNova in a desktop module, same engine I believe, but half the price and quarter the size.
You don't see many on the market, but you should be able to find one in near mint condition for £230-£250 / $250-$300.
If you're put off by the horrible, what-possessed-them plastic wings, they're easily removed, and can be left either standalone or fitted with third party end cheeks. The only thing to watch is that when buying used it comes with a PSU, as it's a bit of an odd one with a DIN socket for some reason which might be a challenge to replace unless you're handy with a soldering iron, but other than that, there's no cause for concern.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/novation/nova.php
With regards to affordable synths, I'd second the suggestion of a Walford Blofeld, it's excellent value for money.
The interface gets a bit of stick, but once you've used it a few times it's really not difficult to master.
As an alternative to the SuperNova (which is a great synth BTW, but bulky and relatively expensive), or the Virus (which is equally excellent, but can be equally pricey), I'd personally recommend the Novation Nova.
Basically it's the SuperNova in a desktop module, same engine I believe, but half the price and quarter the size.
You don't see many on the market, but you should be able to find one in near mint condition for £230-£250 / $250-$300.
If you're put off by the horrible, what-possessed-them plastic wings, they're easily removed, and can be left either standalone or fitted with third party end cheeks. The only thing to watch is that when buying used it comes with a PSU, as it's a bit of an odd one with a DIN socket for some reason which might be a challenge to replace unless you're handy with a soldering iron, but other than that, there's no cause for concern.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/novation/nova.php