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Post by uddhava on Jul 7, 2022 8:45:14 GMT
Hello,
I am wondering which would have the most varied possibilities for sound creation. It can be theoretical since most of you won't have both of these.
Thank you.
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pol
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Post by pol on Jul 8, 2022 18:32:06 GMT
I have looked at the Behringer 2600 and, subject to being to their usual manufacturing standard I expect would be a great, basic semi-modular synth. It should also sound really, really good! The AE sounds good too, but really steps up a motch with the little abilties modules have, (e.g. using the outs to mix things together), on most modules the number of ins/outs and lastly, the fact it can be expanded. The ecosysem for the AE is now well established and, heaven forbid, even if Tangible Waves disappeared we would still get new modules due to 3rd parties etc. Whether Behringer will repair a 2600 in 5-15 years time is a moot point, although my oldest B. stuff is about 25 and still going strong!
If this is about whether you are planning to buy one or the other, I would have to say the 2600 will probably be easier to connect to the rest of the studio, with midi in/out, usb etc. (haven't checked what the latter does) and, unless you buy the 4 I/O module, the AE only offers 2 3.5mm to the outside world (for audio), and much less via Midi. The AE wins by miles on having many, many more connection possibilites for CVs etc within itself, and will be much cheaper to expand and has some amazing modules available, wheras the 2600 could be connected to Eurorack, that world is definitely a money pit....
If you are new to synthesisers the AE would be more of a learning curve I would expect, (e.g. no patch wires, no noise unlike the 2600), but offers much more potential for sounds, and for expansion within its current case; once you've learnt what else you would like/need.....
These pages from the wiki may help you:-
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Post by uddhava on Jul 19, 2022 10:43:29 GMT
Thank you for your reply and sorry for my late response. I thought this would be the reply and agree, although the 2600 does have a lot of patch points itself! To fill up the AE-SR2 would end up costing a good amount and maybe both are too much for my level and commitment, but I will think about it. Thank you for the links, I will check them out.
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Post by S&E on Jul 27, 2022 0:34:56 GMT
I believe that to get a super duper set up that can do anything you can throw at it, you may need 4 standard rows filled, possibly even 6 rows. If you watch the vids of Robert performing you will see he has 4 wide rows and he’s the inventor so what does that tell you?
The 2600 can do a lot and sounds amazing. You will be able to do a lot of damage. But a full 4-6 rows of AE will smoke it—it’s like a PhD in synthesis while the 2600 is more like a master’s degree. Something like that.
So it ultimately depends how far you want to go and how much gas you have in the tank. I’m lucky that I can do it all, but it’s taken me years to get here and a lot of work and investment. I started in the synth game almost 20 years ago. I don’t know if any of this helps you.
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Post by S&E on Jul 27, 2022 0:45:23 GMT
Btw I wrote a response in the the thread “newcomer” that may be helpful for your considerations.
Lastly, if u do get the 2600 get one with the real analog reverb (blue or gray).
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Post by Kyaa on Jul 27, 2022 16:24:56 GMT
The other (3rd) answer could be, why not both? Doesn't have to be at the same time if money is a concern, but I'd imagine they'd play quite nicely together!
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