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What are some good synths (both hardware and software) for making this type of music? - SynthWizard - 06-05-2022
What are some good synths (both hardware and software) for making this type of music?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHcak434Zw&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHcak434Zw&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=1</a> is the soundtrack for the video game Stellaris by Andreas Waldetoft. I think he is a brilliant composer.</p> <p>He uses a combination of software synths (maybe hardware) and orchestral music with strings, orch percussion, and choir and many of the tracks in this score are in 5/4 and 7/8 time signature, weaving in and out of various repeating interwoven themes.</p> <p>This playlist is like 60+ tracks. It's very inspirational to listen to and this is another reason why I wanted to share it with you all.</p> <p><strong>I hope you give it a listen and</strong> <strong>get inspired today and make something beautiful! If you do please post it here, I would love to hear it!</strong></p> <p>Anyhow, <strong>I am looking to replicate this type of space traveling, ethereal cyber sound like in some of these slower cyber tracks in this score</strong> like:</p> <p>Then Comes Light (My favorite Track in this score) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlm93T16n8&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=42">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlm93T16n8&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=42</a> I'm interested in replicating this type of heavy but clean cyber beat.</p> <p>Dragon's Breath - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq50NrujfC8&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=24">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq50NrujfC8&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=24</a></p> <p>Ends of the Galaxy - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRtcZxzBrdg&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRtcZxzBrdg&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=4</a></p> <p>Birth of a Star (One of my favorites) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3iDZ9EyDc&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=17">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3iDZ9EyDc&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=17</a> So good and so mellow. It just takes you places, when you close your eyes and listen.</p> <p>Deep Space Travel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3Hct6coWQ&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3Hct6coWQ&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=3</a></p> <p>Sigma Tauri - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdf3dGADY2Q&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=14">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdf3dGADY2Q&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=14</a></p> <p>I'm also wondering what I could use to make that "harsher" cyber sound like here in this track Robo Sapiens - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luCvfG2vhXs&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=36">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luCvfG2vhXs&list=PLQOzEU-fKC9kWN2Nif_EQEbhV09rFVG4N&index=36</a></p> <p><strong>What are some synths that you would recommend, both hardware and software for making this type of sound/music?</strong> I know most come with leads, pads, atmos, textures arps, etc. that can do this but I am curious if you have some personal recommendations and favorites. (or tips on how to achieve this type of dreamy but also very cyber vibe).</p> <p><strong>I myself use a PC with Reaper, and Massive X/Massive, Vital, Absynth, Kontakt</strong> (Kontakt factory library and whatever else comes with NI Komplete like Pharlight/Straylight for atmos), and some other free synths like Synth1, OBXD, and some other cheap synths I bought off of Plugin Boutique like Carbon Electra, Hybrid3, CZ, and Tronto Trilogy by Tronsonic. I got a few Orchestral libraries from Spitfire Audio and some hybrid trailer libraries from 8DIO for layering strings and trailer type stuff.</p> <p><strong>I don't have Omnisphere or Phaseplant</strong> and I know these 2 are the go to software synths for sound design and textures/ambiences. I plan to pick these up at some point in the near future. I know Diva and UHE products in general are great synths but they are serious CPU hogs and run like shit for me when I tried them. I heard UVI Falcon, Sylenth and the Arturia synths are good as well.</p> <p><strong>I would also like to pick up a hardware synth in the near future that would be good for this.</strong> I'm looking at the Wavestate and the Arturia Polybrute currently.</p> <p><strong>Are there any other hardware synths that you would recommend?</strong> So far, <strong>as far as hardware, I have a Yamaha Motif ES8 88 key workstation</strong>/sampler/synth (my main midi controller and synth) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x44z2Yn0i9E">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x44z2Yn0i9E</a> (not my video, this isn't me, just a random video showing of what it can do) and my 2 Korg Electribes. My Motif can do a lot of this cool space stuff already <strong>but I am looking to see what would compliment it best if I were to pick up a new synth.</strong></p> <p>So yeah, in general <strong>I am wondering what would be some good synths for making what I call "flying through space" and Cyber style music (think Mass Effect games, Tron Legacy, Klaus Schule/Vangelis and this soundtrack specifically etc.).</strong></p> <p>Any and all advice, recommendations, or thoughts are welcome. Thank you.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/diglyd"> /u/diglyd </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/v4zmr6/what_are_some_good_synths_both_hardware_and/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/v4zmr6/what_are_some_good_synths_both_hardware_and/">[comments]</a></span>