Bottle Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1478696121' post='3170984'] I do not have the answer to this, but now you ask, I do remember that in music college there were enough of people who could not invent new music or new sounds in their heads. I have no idea whether they were just untrained or whether they lacked some basic ability, but in general a lot of stuff can be learned - even when people think they can't learn it. As to synths and acquiring the ability to imagine a sound and build it, I think one is helped a lot by traditional subtractive synthesis and knobby hardware and [b]a lot of time[/b] playing and experimenting, consciously looking for the answer to the eternal question "why the Hull does it sound like that". The MiniBrute is a great example for this, as it has many knobs and sliders for such a tiny synth, and a relaxing lack of bewildering routing switches. Later, one can use its connectivity and get to the wilder stuff. [/quote] That was one of the reasons I opted for the MiniBrute - a lack of memory slots means I can be more creative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairychris Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1478696121' post='3170984'] I do not have the answer to this, but now you ask, I do remember that in music college there were enough of people who could not invent new music or new sounds in their heads. I have no idea whether they were just untrained or whether they lacked some basic ability, but in general a lot of stuff can be learned - even when people think they can't learn it.[/quote] Really not sure. Been a musician for 25+ years, my brain just doesn't work that way (it's not the only blind spot I have and I know that I have wonky wiring), but stick a guitar in my hands/etc and I'll make stuff up all day! [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1478696121' post='3170984']As to synths and acquiring the ability to imagine a sound and build it, I think one is helped a lot by traditional subtractive synthesis and knobby hardware and [b]a lot of time[/b] playing and experimenting, consciously looking for the answer to the eternal question "why the Hull does it sound like that".[/quote] Definitely agree. The Mood Sub 37 is fantastic in this respect: >70 controls on the front panel so tactile (my problem with soft synths) and very little menu diving. It's very easy to build patches, but not a cheap piece of equipment. [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1478696121' post='3170984']The MiniBrute is a great example for this, as it has many knobs and sliders for such a tiny synth, and a relaxing lack of bewildering routing switches. Later, one can use its connectivity and get to the wilder stuff.[/quote] I really like my MicroBrute. Very hands on but simpler than the Moog, no patch saving, but also the ability to hook it up to 1v/octave Eurorack compatible equipment. Missing the 2nd envelope and arpeggiator compared to the Mini, but with more routing options. Edited November 9, 2016 by hairychris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Oh dear It had to happen Been bitten by the synth bug Am now the owner of a brand-new MakeNoise 0-Coast. Just plugged it into the MiniBrute for CV and Pitch and it's knarly lots of noisy goodness That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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