The new analog mono desktops.... thoughts?

[Tarekith]

I still think the Evolver Desktop is one of the most under-rated synths ever. That thing is a sound design beast, and with the built in arp/sequencer, it can make some really sick sounds.

[JasonBay]

I'm not sure where you get that from- he said he wanted more hands on control and hardware offers much more than just collecting. He said he didn't want soft synths since he was already covered with them.

And he said he wanted to add to his sound design options, and I think soft synths outweigh the "hands" on approach. The Moog Modular alone will give you thousands of sound design options and flexibility

[diezdiazgiant]

Evolver Desktop, it can make some really sick sounds.

+1

Very broad palette with its 2 digital and 2 analog oscillators, very easy to program with its parameter matrix, modulation options that compete with a modular synth... I think it's very worthwhile to check it out if the goal is immediacy and bringing something new to the table.

[ekwipt]

Boomstar has yet to be made/released but I'd like the ARP model
The SEM Pro I'd like as well, it's a classic with a 30 year design re-release
Ken Macbeth also has some new desktops set for release
You could start a euro modular?

[drewspuppet]

Thank you for the feedback everyone. Never thought of the desktop Evolver.. but looking into it, actually does look pretty easy to program with lots of options despite lack of dedicated knobery. I am still in research phase.. which for me is hard because I do not live near a store that would carry any of these... appreciate your feedback, thanks.

[jackastro]

+1

Very broad palette with its 2 digital and 2 analog oscillators, very easy to program with its parameter matrix, modulation options that compete with a modular synth... I think it's very worthwhile to check it out if the goal is immediacy and bringing something new to the table.

I love my Evolver, but I wouldn't say it is easy to program. There are so many featuers that it can be downright frustrating to pick apart a patch.

[diezdiazgiant]

I love my Evolver, but I wouldn't say it is easy to program. There are so many featuers that it can be downright frustrating to pick apart a patch.

Yeah I should rephrase that - most of it is easy. The sequencer while capable was clumsy enough I just didn't go near it the brief time I owned an evolver