I FINALLY like this Synth 

That’s an awesome idea. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! And thanks for watching.

Agreed. Once I sort of clicked with it, it’s been a ton of fun. Thanks for watching!

@@amberelmmusic took me a while. Until I listened to some old recordings of it weeks later I didn’t get a full perspective on how beautiful the sound of it is. You pay a bit more for a lot of details that can open up huge sonic doorways and since the oscillators and filter are so good sounding it’s all just massive at the end.

Thanks! I know the knobs are really fun.

Thanks man! And thanks for watching!

Thanks! It can be a pretty intimidating synth. But also create some really unique sounds. Until I make another video on it, check out Jorb on RU-vid. He’s got a really great review and deep dive on it! Thanks for watching…and Happy patching.

That’s funny…nifty keyz was literally the straw that broke the camels back in my studio. I had to re organize everything to make room for it.

If it was worth it, good job, but I even have to get rid of gear I like because my room is too cramped. But this device with modules inside looks awesome.

Thanks! You’re the second person who’s commented that, and it’s awesome. I’m really excited for its release. They say early 2024 so here’s hoping! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching. Even though I went with the nifty keys. I’m still really eyeing the Hydrasynth. Can’t decide between desktop or explorer…or waiting a WHILE and getting the deluxe.

Thanks for watching!

It’s fun once you get the hang of it. How do you like the pro800?

The the meowmusix keyboard the one that looks like a cat? I really recommend the nifty keys. Its a lot of fun.

@@amberelmmusic Yes, sorry, a $25 toy piano with fake cat sounds isn't really in the same league as the two you mentioned. If I went the NiftyKeys route, I see Doepfer has several "quad" modules (such as the VCA you have here) that would make 4 note polyphony doable, and it's tempting.

The great thing is it can be in the same league with effects, sampling, etc. it’s all about how you use it.

What?! Thanks for the comment. That’s really exciting to me.

Haha I saw. It’s a little different than the OG but BASICALLY the same…ya know…with a keyboard (and stereo outs).

It’s not a stupid question at all. And having those other modules aren’t necessary. The reason I have them is to patch the taiga in a way that I can play it with 3 voice paraphony. Basically sending each oscillator to its own envelope, then to a channel of the mixer/vca (the doepfer) to run all of that back into a filter. Having more vcas, or more filters just opens up ways to route things. If you want a more detailed explanation, or have a more specific question, let me know and we can email back and forth.

@@amberelmmusic - Wow I would love to know more! Let me know how email you and I will. Thank you for offering to share your knowledge!

@@PayneSculptures happy to help. My email is ryan@amberelmmusic.com reach out anytime.

P.S. The dog barks from 12:12 kinda sounds synchronistic, were you recording Taiga, etc from a mic, or was your mic on at the same time?

Haha…it was from the mic I was used for the voice over. It was an artistic choice to leave them in lol.

Ya. The first two patches were pretty meh…just basic sounds to show off some of the filters and what not. Thanks for watching!

Thats kinda modular and semi modular…

It can be frustrating for sure, but there’s also something really awesome about it. I like that they have to be destroyed sometimes because 1) I appreciate them while I’m playing with them and 2) i have to be pretty honest with myself whether or not it’s good enough to record before I destroy it.

​@@amberelmmusicThese days, once i turn the equipment on, 'record' is the first button i press, where i proceed to jam away & am often pleasantly surprised when listening back with fresh ears, which you can then treat as 'samples'... I hardly recorded anything in the past & regret this...

Don’t give up on it just yet. Sometimes when I can’t figure out how something is supposed to work I just start fiddling with knobs and buttons to see what I get…it can still be pretty fun. Anyways thanks for watching.

Good advice, thanks. My Argon 8 did arrive and it is much easier than the Hydrasynth. I rotate my synth use so it probably has to do with being a master of none. I'm lucky to have the choice though 😊

The keyed on the Take 5 is unnecessarily good. Like using it to control other synths

​@@user-ec1wq9os3dI always feel a bit forceful with the aftertouch, you have to push quite hard but it does feel premium. They are Italian fatar keys apparently.