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runningman67 · Last edited by runningman67 on Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:58 pm; edited 2 times in total

I love my Kronos and it has taken me on a journey, promised me everything and delivered. With thanks to QuiRobinez and this superb forum.

I am not very technical, I play at home, I am scared of software synths and I am not wealthy and approaching 50.

What about this line up.

Kronos 73 (best synth ever)

Waldorf Blofeld. Brilliant keyboard, action , perfect learning tool for 50 year olds who don't sound design (yet), fun, affordable. Perfect MIDI controller too?

Omnisphere. Monster for me but the final chapter?

I would humbly appreciate your thoughts.
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SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

I don't know what kind of music and sounds you like best but if you would like to get some variety and understand sound design I would heartily recommend a cheap but knobby analog synth. Maybe the Korg ARP? It's a classic. I haven't tried it, can't speak to the quality specifically. But there's nothing like twisting some knobs to understand what's going on with those parameters. Might make you help with programming the Kronos synths more too.

That said, I don't know the Blofeld but Omnisphere at least is a great product.

runningman67 · Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 9:56 pm Post subject:

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

Haha! That's cool Smile

ErnstDabest · Senior Member Joined: 18 May 2014 Posts: 266

Get them insured, get some health-life insurance for yourself, too (in the process)... Ahhh! I'm only kidding you only live once - buy another synth, I suggest an ANALOG.
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nugghead · Joined: 03 Apr 2014 Posts: 6 Location: uk

I'd go for an roland V synth,it can go to some places sound wise the kronos cant (and vice versa),the original(v1/v2) are the most fun,Gt is a bit of a pain tho look great, Xt is great for xtra D50/ vocal designer power but also lacks the hands on enjoyment of the original,so I'd recomend an original just twiddle a few nobs and be amazed

Ksynth · Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 1:40 pm Post subject:

Omnisphere is really amazing and the Kronos can be used as a controller with that.

But you need a computer running at the same time.

Another option is an iPad with various apps such as Animoog. And the newer Model 15 Moog app which is like a modular synth.

A universe of options to consider.
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runningman67 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 2:52 pm Post subject:

Bitflipper · Full Member Joined: 24 May 2016 Posts: 121

Omnisphere is a monster, my favorite synth of all time. I have referred to Omni + Zebra + Kontakt as the holy trinity for computer-based composition.

But I am more of a computer-oriented person who'd have to describe myself as very technical (hence my screen name, bitflipper, an archaic synonym for programmer - my day job). BTW, I am about to turn 65. Age needn't be relevant.

I would not recommend Omnisphere as your first soft synth, especially if you're intimidated by them. It's quite a beast and surprisingly deep, although many simply use it as a ROMpler (> 8,000 patches in there!).

For live performance, the Kronos is currently my only instrument. I do plan to add a Crumar Mojo to the rig eventually, and if money were no object a Nord Lead as well. But K2 covers all bases for now.

slowtrain · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:56 pm Post subject:

Have you considered a Moog Sub 37? I'm in a similar situation, and I like mine a lot. There's very little menu diving, many presets, and it's a good synth on which to learn subtractive synthesis. It's also reasonably priced ($1500 U.S.)

Sonic LAB: Moog Sub 37 Review https://youtu.be/QaiB7WRxxCk
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jazlover · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:59 pm Post subject:

Omnisphere, Kontakt and Zebra are amazing.....I am not computer technical... I am a harmony tech and I can handle these three fine. You should check them out.
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xp50player · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:39 am Post subject:

Omnisphere would add another dimension to your cinematic style of music. If I could keep my keyboards and have only one plug-in, it would be that.

For a simple cheap knobby synth, maybe the JP-08 or JU-06 Roland Boutique tabletop modules? $299-$399. The Sub37 is great, but to me is 3x more complicated than a Minimoog. No internal effects is a bummer too, in this day and age.
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Bald Eagle · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:34 pm Post subject: