Great post LAMP.
Key Advice backed by resources/images.
I default to the MPC 3000 filter b/c it simple & sounds pretty good on most stuff I run thru it. I’ve been meaning to try the VOCAL filters on some vocal chops I did last year on my roland MV.
https://www.elektron.se/products/analog-heat-mkii/#I actually get overwhelmed by the MPC filter options so I find myself reverting to analog filters. If you have never had any analog gear, I suggest u get at least 1 for filter purposes. A true analog oscillator/filter is powerful & simple like a pump action shotgun. Glocs & GALILs are nice but nothing is quite like a Mossberg 500. I know there are horde of fine plugins/VSTs, but nothing is quite like a real analog filter sweep/LFO. The joy of turning 2-3 knobs & getting amazing results. I tend to save digital FX for things analog could never do like initial audio or KORG KAOSS.
I have never owned any expensive/vintage synths [dave smith/moog] or modular [???} but I rec the current novation BS 2 for the price. There is a lot of magic in finding a cheap piece of analog gear & getting “out of the box” textures. When u find what works for you, you will have a sound that only you know how to spin. My only suggestion is that u build your sound around a piece of equipment that can be easily replaced NOT some obscure or expensive unit. There is a big difference between gear collector & musician. I only keep 2 analog synths around.
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/no ... -station-2Keep in mind that the signal will be MONO now & that you should have the sequencer running to keep the filter open. The elektron heat is pricy but compact & stereo. See the sweetwater post below.
https://www.elektron.se/products/analog-heat-mkii/#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAyFaOOu1TA
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