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Modular synths are similar in that way, except way less popular so more expensive on both kits and ready-made stuff.
by ilyt 4y ago
Modular synths are similar in that way, except way less popular so more expensive on both kits and ready-made stuff.
- jcpst 4y agoI was able to get into modular in college with the synthesizers.com monthly payment plan. Each installment you paid, they mailed another module. They start you out with a few modules and a rack with a power supply mounted for you. The whole plan together gave you a bit of a deal on the cost. It doesn’t look like they offer that anymore, but you could still do the same thing yourself. If I was starting over, I’d probably do eurorack, that seems to be where all the modern innovation is.
- InCityDreams 4y agoVCV rack - software: https://www.factmag.com/2017/09/12/vcv-rack-open-source-virtual-modular-synth/ https://www.factmag.com/2017/09/12/vcv-rack-open-source-virt...
- mr_sturd 4y agoThere's also Cardinal, which is essentially VCV Rack but provides free and open source plugins. https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal https://github.com/DISTRHO/Cardinal
- timc3 4y agoDoesn’t really combine those things the GP is talking about. I have VCV installed but never use it because I have a large modular system - the hardware is just so much more fun.
- TheOtherHobbes 4y agoI'm the opposite. I never use my modular because sequencing and patch storage are so much easier with software. I don't find plugging things into other things particularly enjoyable. More slow and frustrating. And I don't feel that using a mouse - or a MIDI slider box - is that much more distancing compared to using a large panel of pots and sliders.