Re: synth for pads?
Posted: 13 Nov 2021, 15:20
This is a strange message, because (1) most Nords are pretty good at pads, and (2) just about every decent synth on the market is good at pads.
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There you go, every synth is unique and if you add that "pad" is a term that covers such a variety of sounds (from traditional analog 1 OSC pads to complex hybrid motion pads) you see that is impossible to tell you what is the "best", it is a matter of purpose (music genre) and personal taste in the end so you need to try as many synths you can (personally/physically if possible or at least listening to demos) till you find the one that you like.randomgrace wrote:Well, yeah. But there's something unique in every synth, maybe they all have the same structure, filters, oscillators etc... But in the end it all comes to sound.cphollis wrote:This is a strange message, because (1) most Nords are pretty good at pads, and (2) just about every decent synth on the market is good at pads.
There is immense capability in the A1 to make interesting evolving pads, especially considering you have 4 independent layers available. You've got tonnes of wave shapes, a bunch of modulation options, a good selection of filters and effects, great accessible live controls. When you say "sound", can you be more specific?randomgrace wrote:Well, yeah. But there's something unique in every synth, maybe they all have the same structure, filters, oscillators etc... But in the end it all comes to sound.
randomgrace wrote:Hi, i have Nord A1 Lead, mostly I use iy for arpeggios and leads.
You could also consider using the Mother for your leads and arpeggios, and the A1 for pads. But if you've got the dosh to add a Moog One to your collection as a simple pad machine, I'm sure it would be an awesome beast and I'm already jealous.randomgrace wrote:Moogs are very powerful. I have Mother-32 so I think that One will be a good addition to my collection.
Hi randomgracerandomgrace wrote:Do you know what synth is best fo this pad stuff?