Question about synths.

[RroseSelavy]

So... I'm planning on buying a new synth. Obviously my favourite band is NiN so I'd like to aim for that kind of sound.

I have a under 1k budget so these are the ones i am thinking of.

ARP Odyssey
MOOG Rogue
MOOG Grandmother

What do you think would be my best choice?

[Pyract]

So... I'm planning on buying a new synth. Obviously my favourite band is NiN so I'd like to aim for that kind of sound.

I have a under 1k budget so these are the ones i am thinking of.

ARP Odyssey
MOOG Rogue
MOOG Grandmother

What do you think would be my best choice?

While not a direct answer to your question, here's a very quick & dirty list of the some of the equipment used back in the day:

PHM:
E-mu Emax
Minimoog Model D
Oberheim Xpander
Prophet VS
E-mu Emulator III

BROKEN/TDS:
Minimoog Model D
Oberheim Xpander
Prophet VS
Akai S1100
Oberheim OB-Mx (OberMoog prototype)
Octave Plateau Voyetra 8
Zoom 9030
Marshall JMP-1
Kurzweil K2000 & K2500
Arp 2600
ARP Odyssey
Mellotron MKIV
Waldorf Microwave
Roland R-70
Roland MKS80
Eventide H3500
Sequenced on StudioVision with ProTools 16
(DigiDesign Turbosynth, DigiDesign SampleCell)
(Opcode Galaxy Editor for random synth-patch generation)
Studer A800
AMEK Mozart 40ch. console
Yamaha DX7 (live contoller only)
E-mu Emax Rack/ESI-32 (live sampler)
Tascam DA-88 (live backing tape)


FRAGILE:
Nord
Nord Modular
Waldorf Microwave
Waldorf Microwave XT
Sequenced on Logic with ProTools/24
SSL 4000 Console
(AudioMulch, Reaktor, ReBirth)
Roland JP-8080 (Great Below)
E-mu E4 (live sampler)
Moog Theremin->Antares ATR-1 rackmount AutoTune->distortion->echo

[RroseSelavy]

While not a direct answer to your question, here's a very quick & dirty list of the some of the equipment used back in the day:

PHM:
E-mu Emax
Minimoog Model D
Oberheim Xpander
Prophet VS
E-mu Emulator III

BROKEN/TDS:
Minimoog Model D
Oberheim Xpander
Prophet VS
Akai S1100
Oberheim OB-Mx (OberMoog prototype)
Octave Plateau Voyetra 8
Zoom 9030
Marshall JMP-1
Kurzweil K2000 & K2500
Arp 2600
ARP Odyssey
Mellotron MKIV
Waldorf Microwave
Roland R-70
Roland MKS80
Eventide H3500
Sequenced on StudioVision with ProTools 16
(DigiDesign Turbosynth, DigiDesign SampleCell)
(Opcode Galaxy Editor for random synth-patch generation)
Studer A800
AMEK Mozart 40ch. console
Yamaha DX7 (live contoller only)
E-mu Emax Rack/ESI-32 (live sampler)
Tascam DA-88 (live backing tape)


FRAGILE:
Nord
Nord Modular
Waldorf Microwave
Waldorf Microwave XT
Sequenced on Logic with ProTools/24
SSL 4000 Console
(AudioMulch, Reaktor, ReBirth)
Roland JP-8080 (Great Below)
E-mu E4 (live sampler)
Moog Theremin->Antares ATR-1 rackmount AutoTune->distortion->echo

I was actually thinking about a NORD LEAD 1 because it was used all over The Fragile...and that's my favorite album. But I've only ever used analog synths before so idk how I feel about it.

[botley]

I was actually thinking about a NORD LEAD 1 because it was used all over The Fragile...and that's my favorite album. But I've only ever used analog synths before so idk how I feel about it.

Probably a good choice, it's great for those aggressive buzzsaw bass lines and it can emulate some analogue sounds as well:

[RroseSelavy]

Would a Korg Minilogue be a good choice for a wide range of sounds?

[mfte]

some considerations

[snaapz]

TR uses Native Instruments, I spent a few years playing around with NI packs. ANYONE who wants to get into synth needs to buy a synth which has MIDI and needs to use NI.


MIND BLOWING library and control for anyone who wants to produce.


https://www.native-instruments.com/e...ths/massive-x/


There are other packs too, including 'Modular Icons', but Massive x is the shit.

[snaapz]

Here's a track I wrote using a Roland SH-201 synthesizer and FL Studio for percussion and layering, there likely is some Native Instruments being used too. Can you tell that I like NIN and HTDA?

[RroseSelavy]

Ended up just buying a MOOG Grandmother.