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strms
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: mexcio
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:
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I feel like I'm spamming, but I have so many questions!
I'm looking for a cool synthesizer...I've never had/used one before.
Basically what I want to sound like is....Eliot Lipp, Richard Dean James, autechre, chemical brothers.....royksopp ( www.myspace.com/eliotlipp )
I like to go both extremes. stuff as low as 85 bpm with soft sounds, up to 165 bpm with harsh sounds....
What would be a good synthesizer for this kindve stuff? Recommend one. I don't care how old it is or how much money it costs, I just want to know what to look for.
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jksuperstar
Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 2503 Location: Denver
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:
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Most of the artists you listed use Max/MSP. Which is software, if you have a computer. Or, the original creator of Max (Miller Puckett) has maintained a free version, which has been open-sourced and works very well called Pd.
There's also a growing following for ChucK, a realtime programming language for music. We have a decent forum here on it as well. If you're into the command-line programming style.
That method of sound creation is difficult, however, if you're just starting out. It requires some knowledge on you're part of what you want to do exactly, so it may be difficult to start off with. But, there is lots of free software out there that can help you get started. kvr-audio.com is a very good place for VST plug-ins. And there are a few free hosts, depending if you've got a PC or MAC...check out the forums in Windows as a workstation, or Linux..., or Mac... for whatever you're poison is. There are a few threads there on good software choices, many of which are free or even open-sourced. Which, if you can't tell already, is one of my interests.
Aside from that, you may look into one of the Korg Electribes, they are great for sequencing stuff and getting some instant gratification...something important, I think, if you're really just getting you're feet wet. |
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mosc
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Joined: Jan 31, 2003 Posts: 18195 Location: Durham, NC
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:
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Your post is not spam.
All that JK said is true. It is rare for a beginner to jump into a Clavia G2, but many people with experience with lots of synthesizers are using them. The thing with the G2, you need to learn how to make and edit patches. But if you do, you really will have a way of making sounds you like. It can be used for virtually any style. On this site there is a very good forum and we have hundreds of user patches for G2 users to download and learn from, or use. Try the G2 demo on the clavia site to see if that makes any sense for you. It may be too much too soon. _________________ --Howard
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v-un-v
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Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 8933 Location: Birmingham, England, UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:14 am Post subject:
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Andrew, the G2 is a good place to start- especially as the demo of it, is almost complete, yet is a free download. Then you can save for the hardware version. The Clavia Nord G2 is the best way to go if you lack the funds for a retro modular. DIY isn't a cheap option either really- just loads of fun!
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strms
Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: mexcio
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:01 am Post subject:
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Thanks, I think I might actually just buy a midi controller now I downloaded a bunch of vst plugins and put them in fl studio and they are awesome! Thanks alot |
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mosc
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:51 am Post subject:
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That is very sensible. Have fun. _________________ --Howard
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strms
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mosc
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject:
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Sure, you can get one for $30 or $40. You need one anyway if you buy another MIDI controller. What you have should work well. It even has keyboard splits, so you can control two instruments. You're almost in business. _________________ --Howard
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strms
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject:
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awesome! |
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