Most synthesizers are 'hardwired' which means there is a set signal flow and ur programming is confined to the boundaries of the synth itself. Most hardwired synths (i.e. Nord leads, Virus, Waldorfs etc etc) encompass osc, amp, filter, lfo configurations. With a modular, you assign the 'modules' to work with each other....and because its not hardwired...u can basically patch anything into anything. Now, if u know what ur doing (a takes a little time...but im guessing everyone has th ecapcity to master modular synthesis).....you can create never-heard-before sounds. That is th eappeal of modular. Now from what ive read and heared th eClavia G2X is the best and sounds very good. Old 70's and 80's modulars are nowadays a prohibitive investment and cost a shitload to service and transport! The G2X is the best way forward......it actally sounds f*%@ing good.
Hopefully Access are going to tap into the modular market soon. Having said that....Since I own a Virus KC already....I will probably go with the G2X...purely because it doesnt have a Virus tone...and im a stickler for versatility. But we'll see........
DS
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