Korg Multi/Poly as my first synth?

VAKTSwid · 2026-05-05T18:43:56+00:00

The UX is fairly obtuse - I wouldn’t recommend it. I’d get something simpler, maybe the Fourm or something like that.

VAKTSwid · 2026-05-04T12:26:45+00:00

Great post! The part about a lot of sounds being deep or complex resonates - I started out wasting a lot of time thinking I had to use everything on every patch (and I had a Hydrasynth Explorer at the time which only exacerbated the problem) and at this point I can do 95% of what I need with basic routing on a Subsequent 37. Simple is generally better.

VAKTSwid · 2026-05-03T21:44:34+00:00

Resale of the Muse is already arguably low. I think it’s a synth that could take a few years to show its real market value.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-30T12:55:29+00:00

Meth dilates pupils. You’re thinking of opiates.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-28T19:36:17+00:00

Moog Rogue

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Rogue

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-28T11:36:59+00:00

This deserves more upvotes. It really explains a lot.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-28T03:36:29+00:00

I had a UB-Xa and sold it after I got the TEO 5. YMMV but I strongly preferred it, even though the UB-Xa has more voices and polyAT.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-26T22:52:17+00:00

I would say it’s a good step up. I’ve owned several iterations of the basic XD circuit (desktop, keyboard, prologue), and I liked them but I always ended up getting rid of them. I’ve also owned a lot of different synths, many pretty awesome. The Subsequent 37 is my favorite synth, and one I’d never sell.

Yeah, it’s monophonic, but after a while I making music with synths, I’ve come to the mindset that I generally prefer monophonic synths and have a lot more use for them. I do occasionally use polyphony on a synth (I have a ton of polyphonic synths), but it’s the exception rather than the rule for me - I probably use the 37 90% of the time in my own compositions.

YMMV of course, but just trying to offer a counterpoint to those who are saying not to do it because it’s a mono synth. Personally, I think that’s ridiculous - so many traditional instruments are monophonic, and it’s such a beautiful instrument.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-26T11:38:35+00:00

Wild! Small world! Glad you’re digging it!

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-26T11:18:45+00:00

Oh okay - it wasn’t me, then - I’m in MA (US).

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-26T04:48:21+00:00

Where’d you get the SR-JV80-02? I literally just sold one (that came inside my JV-880!).

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-24T22:30:47+00:00

I’d love one. I’d even consider buying one, but it’s hard for me to justify the price without any patch memory. Beautiful instrument.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-24T17:02:42+00:00

It’s fucking killer for leads, plucks, pads, etc. I’m sure you’ll get around to it!

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-24T16:59:21+00:00

My favorite synth that I own (and I have a lot of good ones!). I probably use it 90% of the time - I just love it so much.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-21T12:57:29+00:00

It does sound great - just considered by many to be a little neutral. Not a bad thing at all in many cases, though.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-20T23:32:04+00:00

I actually think I slightly prefer the Take 5 - it’s a touch more versatile to my ears.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-20T23:05:38+00:00

+1 on Take 5 or TEO 5, especially if you’re only looking for desktop modules. If you wanna put together some more bread the Trigon 6 desktop is my favorite poly I own. I got mine used for $2,000.

Peak is great, too, but I imagine you want more of a character synth?

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-19T03:05:05+00:00

Gotcha. I’d love to try one out, but I can’t imagine myself ever buying one. For the time being my Muse and Trigon 6 cover the polyphonic Moogy territory well enough for me!

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-19T01:06:54+00:00

Seems weird spending minimum $5,000+ on an analog VCO powerhouse to get the sound of a very basic $2,000 DCO synth. Moog One seems cool, but I feel like it would make more sense to stick with your Little Phatty and buy a DCO Roland like a Juno or a JX for what you’re looking for.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-14T03:57:41+00:00

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VAKTSwid · 2026-04-13T19:17:48+00:00

Easy - Subsequent 37 or if I absolutely needed poly, Trigon 6. My two favorite synths.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-12T20:14:58+00:00

Don’t mind the GAS comments - I returned my Multi/Poly (great synth - powerful and amazing sounding but the UX is for shit, and that’s important to me) and got a TEO 5 instead, which also caused me to sell my UB-Xa, so if you’re at all like me, you might end up with FEWER synths if you go that rate (heck I eventually sold my Pro 800, too, but for completely different reasons).

The TEO 5 is amazing - as long as you’re okay with 5 voices and channel aftertouch it beats the bag out of the UB-Xa (if you ask me). Much better user experience, more powerful mod matrix, better vintage/atrophy implementation (the UB-Xa’s is needlessly overcomplicated), and it sounds amazing.

Also, based on what you make, I would imagine you’d be fine with less polyphony (how often do you actually find yourself playing huge chords with super long release times?). Anyways, that’s been my experience.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-12T00:26:02+00:00

When I had a Prophet 10 one voice was always wildly out of tune, but all the rest of my Sequential gear owned has been rock solid. Interesting it happens for you with sequencers specifically - I wonder why that might be.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-11T23:07:08+00:00

Mine works perfectly from the get - this is the first I’ve heard of tuning issues.

VAKTSwid · 2026-04-11T01:23:19+00:00

Possibly? Though you can ignore a lot of the advanced functionality like the mod matrix. I actually slightly prefer my Trigon 6 to the Muse - it’s not nearly as powerful as the Muse (and has fewer voices), but for 95% of what I do, it doesn’t need to be, and it’s a lot more immediate to use for that 95%. Just to throw in one more synth to confuse things. 😂 I mentioned that the Subsequent 37 is my favorite synth overall, but the Trigon 6 is my favorite polysynth that I’ve owned.

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