combat medic
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I'll be building a new set-up in the next couple of months and I need some help with selecting my hardware synths or synth. My overall budget for this operation is about $6500 with about $1500 allocated for hardware synths. The rest is tied up in other things like a new audio interface, computer, and blah blah blah. Do not suggest VSTs since I have Komplete 8 and others already. I've never enjoyed working solely with software and I refuse to do so. I find that playing around with a keyboard helps to inspire me and that it can often provide that one missing piece to a track. I'm not dead set on any style be it analog, VA, Rompler or whatever, but I was thinking of buying an analog and a VA. My concerns are that it sounds great, allows me to craft my own presets, and is high quality. Please don't suggest anything vintage because I do not feel like opening that pandora's box. Also, I'm leaning towards desktop modules since space will be a slight issue but I'm open to ideas.
Here is my list thus far. It would be great if you could pick 2 items that would add up roughly the amount of $1500.
Moog Slim Phatty $800
Access Virus T1 snow $1250
Waldorf Blofeld $700
MicroKorg XL $500
Moog Minitaur $600
Novation Ultranova $700
Dave Smith Mopho desktop $400
Dave Smith Tetra $850
Nord Lead 2x Rack sound module $1099
Novation Mininova $500
I'd like to get an analog and a VA to be able to open up my options a little bit. If your selection goes over the $1500 by a little, it's no big deal. If you feel my list is missing something, feel free to mention it. BTW, I make hip hop beats and some "cinematic" type of tracks so my choice should compliment those styles. Sorry for the long post, thanks in advance.
Here is my list thus far. It would be great if you could pick 2 items that would add up roughly the amount of $1500.
Moog Slim Phatty $800
Access Virus T1 snow $1250
Waldorf Blofeld $700
MicroKorg XL $500
Moog Minitaur $600
Novation Ultranova $700
Dave Smith Mopho desktop $400
Dave Smith Tetra $850
Nord Lead 2x Rack sound module $1099
Novation Mininova $500
I'd like to get an analog and a VA to be able to open up my options a little bit. If your selection goes over the $1500 by a little, it's no big deal. If you feel my list is missing something, feel free to mention it. BTW, I make hip hop beats and some "cinematic" type of tracks so my choice should compliment those styles. Sorry for the long post, thanks in advance.