u/Greeny1210

So I've heard a few people mention they do the above for various reasons (1 they use for idea creation 2 for arrangement/mixing/mastering etc)

Just wondering if this is usual or rare, I use Ableton live for everything, I have seen a few people say others are better for mixing/mastering but I'm not forking out for another DAW unless essential which I doubt.

I'm just kind of curious how many people do this and what/why?

Seems like it would be a PITA workflow wise at least.

Ok, so first I don't really make what I think most people claim as techno (Aside from Dub techno), I mostly make what is probably best known as progressive house or was 20-25 years ago (Sasha/Digweed etc etc), and Liquid DnB (LTJ Bukem etc). I dunno, the genres are all over the place these days IMHO. But alas, a lot of my stuff does have techno-like elements (think Digweed when he goes into vortex mode), but I like stuff to be somewhat musical/melodic.

Anyway, I am looking for a hardware synth to add to my set-up, which is mostly in the box with Ableton, Push, (Move on the way), and a Digitakt I picked up when the 2 came out, and the OG was going cheap 2nd hand.

I want something to help with inspiration, as often just playing on the DAW with a midi keyboard is not it, something with a simple workflow and integration with the DAW, is not super complicated, and most of all sounds Great.

I have got a few on a shortlist, so looking for people's opinions on them or any I might have missed. The budget is somewhere around £500, but up to £1000 if it is really worth the investment.

So far, I have on my list of potentials

Hydrasynth

Korg Minilogue

Minifreak

microfreak

Elektron Digitone (looks like DT2 is much better, judging by research ?), although I know little of FM synthesis tbh

A few other Elektron devices, too, such as Sytakt, (other names escape me, I think one is Analog four?

I have done some research and searched on Reddit, but still confused about what would work out best. I am unable to go test things due to a spinal cord injury, so I am interested in the hive mind's opinions, especially if I have missed any that would be ideal

cheers for reading

G

So after a 6-year wait on the NHS for an assessment/diagnosis, I was finally diagnosed Last summer in my 40's, but neither I nor, from what I can tell, my Doctors have received any letters confirming, or giving me some kind of rundown of what is what, etc.

I was sent away with a few leaflets (which I obviously lost in the tip, sorry, house/bedroom) and a script for Equasym XL 20mg (these do not seem to do much, if anything). He said he would be reluctant to go higher due to my being on many other meds for a spinal cord injury (I think I only got spotted as ADHD due to struggling to cope with the SCI)

But is there no counselling offered or whatever? Or would I need to find and pay for that myself (I don't mind doing so, but due to the SCI, I am now out of work, so not exactly flush for cash). I thought things might start moving forward once I got the diagnosis, but I feel like I was sent on my way and forgotten about.

cheers for reading

So after a 6-year wait on the NHS for an assessment/diagnosis, I was finally diagnosed Last summer in my 40's, but neither myself nor, from what I can tell, my Doctors have received any letters confirming, or giving me some kind of rundown of what is what etc.

I was sent away with a few leaflets (which I obviously lost in the tip, sorry, house/bedroom) and a script for Equasym XL 20mg (these do not seem to do much, if anything). He said he would be reluctant to go higher due to my being on many other meds for a spinal cord injury (I think I only got spotted as ADHD due to struggling to cope with the SCI)

But is there no counselling offered or whatever? Or would I need to find and pay for that myself (I don't mind doing so, but due to the SCI, I am now out of work, so not exactly flush for cash). I thought things might start moving forward once I got the diagnosis, but I feel like I was sent on my way and forgotten about.

cheers for reading