Mark Mosher Synthesizer Picks
Here is a list of some nice instruments at various price points to get you going in the world of electronic music. Mark Mosher http://www.MarkMosherMusic.com
Virtual Analog Hardware Synths
<$1,000 Keyboard
$699 Novation UltraNova, Blofeld vs Gaia vs Venom, Modelled VA, Only keyboard with aftertouch in this price range, Vocoder, Killer FX
<$1,000 Desktop
$699 Waldorf Blofeld Desktop
<$1,200 Keyboard
$1,199 Blofeld Keyboard
Virtual Instruments
Computer
Free, U-HE Zebralette, Checkout my free soundset Outpost: Airlock, Tyell Nexus 6, Green Oak Crystal
>$100, U-He ACE Analog Synth, Want analog in your rig but don't care about direct emulation of past synths? This is the plug for you. Absolute fantastic sound. Heavy on CPU but worth it., Uses virtual patch cables. Check this video "u-he ACE Tutorial: Patch Cables 101", FAW Circle, Subtractive with a very clear interface. Great for those starting out with Synthesis, Sonic Charge Microtonic Drum Machine, Drum synthesizer = more unique tracks because you can shape the sound in real-time., Sonic Charge Synplant, For when you want to add some unusual spice to your tracks, Aalto Synthesizer, For those who want to get into modular synths but don't have the bucks or prefer hardware
>200, Rob Papen Predator, A fantastic all-around synth with a classic signal flow. A huge patch library ranging from classic to fresh sounds including dubstep patches. Great synth whether your just starting out or looking for a very solid virutal instrument to replace some hardware. CPU frendly., Synth, Subtractive, FM, FX Available is seperate VST/AU, Absynth 5, Brilliant after all these years. Must have for those looking for exotic motion patches and for intermediate-advanced sound designers. The rabbit hole runs deep!, Synth, Sample/Granular, Subtractive, FM, Fractal, Morphing, FX Available is seperate VST/AU, U-HE Zebra 2, Extremely solid with a lot of patches if you starting out. Semi-modular synthesis well suited for intermediate and advanced users who want to re-arrange modules in the signal flow., Synth, Subrratcive, Wavetable, FM, Additive, FX, Tone2 ElectraX, Great workstation-like synth. 4 layers with 15 syntesis types and built-in effects. Low in CPU., U-HE DIVA, A synth for those nostalgic over synths of the past. Probably the closest thing to analog hardware on the market. Models some classic synth's filters, envelopes, and oscillators. Will crush your CPU and you'll love it anyway.
>$250, Camel Audio Alchemy, Sample mangling monster, Waldorf Largo, Want a blofeld in software?, Blofeld vs Largo, Requires eLicenser
iPad
SampleWiz
Animoog iPad
FL Studio Mobile
MorphWiz
NLog iPad
iPhone
Animoog iPhone
SampleWiz iPhone
NanoStudio
FL Studio iPhone
CrystalXT
NLog
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