Members Karma1 Posted August 7, 2009 Members Share Posted August 7, 2009 In the past few months I've acquired a used Roland V-Synth (not GT) and a Korg M3-M. I'm into programming synths, but haven't gotten into sampling very much. I'd like to start exploring it more and was wondering which one would be better to start with and tackle the learning curve on. I know that the V-Synth is known for it's ability to mangle samples in exotic ways which is cool since I do ambient/ electronica/new age music and am into creating atmospheric and ethereal sounds. But the M3 is my workstation and is where my basic tracks will be created. I've got a bunch of great modules (Wavestation, FS1R, Morpheus, etc) that I want to layer and make samples of, as well as some sample CD's. So, any recommendations on which to start with, advantages/disadvantages of one or the other, etc? User friendliness would be a big consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Umbra Posted August 7, 2009 Members Share Posted August 7, 2009 V-synth for one shot sounds that you don't care if they sound accurate as you go up or down the keyboard or that you want to mangle the heck out of or experiment with. M3 for traditional sampling duties. So depends on what exactly your goals are. If your trying to create new sounds use the v-synth, if your trying to free up your other gear so you can use it to create more tracks use the M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted August 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Umbra - Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. Any other points of view or advice from fellow synth forumites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnnydr Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 does the M3 do Kontakt and Akai samples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flat earth Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 I think Umbra's answer sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny esp Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Ahything Roland makes is the best. I've met Mr K (can't pronounce his name) but he is without a doubt the smartest man I have ever met (electronic wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RichF Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 does the M3 do Kontakt and Akai samples? The M3 won't read Kontakt files, but it will read Akai samples, and even Akai programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Irish Acts Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 The M3 won't read Kontakt files, but it will read Akai samples, and even Akai programs. And SF2 files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jskpongoui Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Ahything Roland makes is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Diametro Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 just do it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moogasaur Posted August 9, 2009 Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Is it true that the V Synth doesn't support multisamples? It's only one sample per program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Karma1 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks to all for the responses. I'm not as concerned with reading Kontakt, Akai, etc. I'm mostly interested in making my own samples by creating layers of my various hardware synths and modules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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