@@amberelmmusic took me a while. Until I listened to some old recordings of it weeks later I didn’t get a full perspective on how beautiful the sound of it is. You pay a bit more for a lot of details that can open up huge sonic doorways and since the oscillators and filter are so good sounding it’s all just massive at the end.
Those are some great sounds, and I'm glad you managed to get a setup with it you enjoy. To be honest though the best part about it is those smashing button colors.
Thanks for the the informative video...I need all the Taiga tips I can get at this time. I've resisted the temptation of any form of modular (until now), due to my fear that I would be sidelined from my compositional 'workflow' with too much 'noodling'. I finally caved in to buying a Taiga a few days ago thinking that it would be a fun & compact thing to do on the side with my old sampler. Oh well, that didn't last long...it's now a fully integrated piece of my setup. Guess I will be doing a bit more 'noodling' after all. The good thing is that there's a surprising amount of stuff that can be done on this little box alone. Just running it through the Eventide Space is quite an experience. ...There goes my 'workflow' lol.
If it was worth it, good job, but I even have to get rid of gear I like because my room is too cramped. But this device with modules inside looks awesome.
very much apopreciate your video. i have the taiga since one year, but just recently dared to dive into patching and deeper programming. i am really looking for more patching tipps and tutorials.
Thanks! It can be a pretty intimidating synth. But also create some really unique sounds. Until I make another video on it, check out Jorb on TH-cam. He’s got a really great review and deep dive on it! Thanks for watching…and Happy patching.
Thanks! You’re the second person who’s commented that, and it’s awesome. I’m really excited for its release. They say early 2024 so here’s hoping! Thanks for watching!
I've been eyeing the Nifty Keys, but got distracted with a loaned (and subsequently purchased) Meowsic keyboard, which isn't as versatile but quite affordable.
@@amberelmmusic Yes, sorry, a $25 toy piano with fake cat sounds isn't really in the same league as the two you mentioned. If I went the NiftyKeys route, I see Doepfer has several "quad" modules (such as the VCA you have here) that would make 4 note polyphony doable, and it's tempting.
The Hydrasynth is an excellent, excellent digital synth. It is a monster. I have a desktop and love it. It works great on its own and with a DAW. I have a Take 5 as well and I kind of gravitate to the Hydrasynth more -- I love the Prophet sound!
Thanks for watching. Even though I went with the nifty keys. I’m still really eyeing the Hydrasynth. Can’t decide between desktop or explorer…or waiting a WHILE and getting the deluxe.
I have a question @Amber Elm Music that I hope is not stupid but I'm still learning: I've got Pittsburgh's Lifeforms SV-1 And like the Taiga it's has all the basic modules included (VCF, VCA, Envelope, output module etc.) Why is it also desired to have another filter (Eudemonia) and another amplifier (Doepfer A-135-2) ??? Thanks!
It’s not a stupid question at all. And having those other modules aren’t necessary. The reason I have them is to patch the taiga in a way that I can play it with 3 voice paraphony. Basically sending each oscillator to its own envelope, then to a channel of the mixer/vca (the doepfer) to run all of that back into a filter. Having more vcas, or more filters just opens up ways to route things. If you want a more detailed explanation, or have a more specific question, let me know and we can email back and forth.
Hey, what's the tuning issue you were facing here? I think I may be facing a similar issue but not sure if it's a hardware issue or expected behaviour? Thanks
It can be frustrating for sure, but there’s also something really awesome about it. I like that they have to be destroyed sometimes because 1) I appreciate them while I’m playing with them and 2) i have to be pretty honest with myself whether or not it’s good enough to record before I destroy it.
@@amberelmmusicThese days, once i turn the equipment on, 'record' is the first button i press, where i proceed to jam away & am often pleasantly surprised when listening back with fresh ears, which you can then treat as 'samples'... I hardly recorded anything in the past & regret this...
I wont sell my Hydrasynth desktop, but it is way too complicated from my brain 🧠 I cant do crosswords or read maps I have dyslexia I cant read charts. Im far from stupid but I get better sounds out of cheaper synths. I have an modal Argon 8M arriving tomorrow so the Hydrasynth can stay under its cover. Ssme with my Summit, I grab my Roland system1 first. Im no synth wizard you might conclude. Big bad Boo ! My take 5 is just about manageable, all the rest are under dust covers
Don’t give up on it just yet. Sometimes when I can’t figure out how something is supposed to work I just start fiddling with knobs and buttons to see what I get…it can still be pretty fun. Anyways thanks for watching.
Good advice, thanks. My Argon 8 did arrive and it is much easier than the Hydrasynth. I rotate my synth use so it probably has to do with being a master of none. I'm lucky to have the choice though 😊
@@JoseOcampo-g5mI always feel a bit forceful with the aftertouch, you have to push quite hard but it does feel premium. They are Italian fatar keys apparently.
Taiga has grown to be one of my favorites. I love sampling it into mpclive and turning those sounds into poly synth. Holy smokes its almost too good
That’s an awesome idea. Thanks for watching!
Nicely done, thanks for sharing! This filter indeed sounds really gorgeous!
Thanks! And thanks for watching.
its a tough synth but the sound of it is astounding acthually. filters and oscillators are analog heaven
Agreed. Once I sort of clicked with it, it’s been a ton of fun. Thanks for watching!
@@amberelmmusic took me a while. Until I listened to some old recordings of it weeks later I didn’t get a full perspective on how beautiful the sound of it is. You pay a bit more for a lot of details that can open up huge sonic doorways and since the oscillators and filter are so good sounding it’s all just massive at the end.
Those are some great sounds, and I'm glad you managed to get a setup with it you enjoy. To be honest though the best part about it is those smashing button colors.
Thanks! I know the knobs are really fun.
Thanks for the the informative video...I need all the Taiga tips I can get at this time.
I've resisted the temptation of any form of modular (until now), due to my fear that I would be sidelined from my compositional 'workflow' with too much 'noodling'.
I finally caved in to buying a Taiga a few days ago thinking that it would be a fun & compact thing to do on the side with my old sampler.
Oh well, that didn't last long...it's now a fully integrated piece of my setup. Guess I will be doing a bit more 'noodling' after all. The good thing is that there's a surprising amount of stuff that can be done on this little box alone. Just running it through the Eventide Space is quite an experience.
...There goes my 'workflow' lol.
Excellent! Stereo sounds so right!
I am running out of desk space very fast but otherwise NiftyKeyz would be great to add. Nice video, thank you.
That’s funny…nifty keyz was literally the straw that broke the camels back in my studio. I had to re organize everything to make room for it.
If it was worth it, good job, but I even have to get rid of gear I like because my room is too cramped. But this device with modules inside looks awesome.
very much apopreciate your video. i have the taiga since one year, but just recently dared to dive into patching and deeper programming. i am really looking for more patching tipps and tutorials.
Thanks! It can be a pretty intimidating synth. But also create some really unique sounds. Until I make another video on it, check out Jorb on TH-cam. He’s got a really great review and deep dive on it! Thanks for watching…and Happy patching.
Very nice sounds.
Thanks man! And thanks for watching!
A module is coming out called the meta module by 4ms which sounds like what you’re talking about
Thanks! You’re the second person who’s commented that, and it’s awesome. I’m really excited for its release. They say early 2024 so here’s hoping!
Thanks for watching!
4ms is working on a VCV host module.
What?! Thanks for the comment. That’s really exciting to me.
I've been eyeing the Nifty Keys, but got distracted with a loaned (and subsequently purchased) Meowsic keyboard, which isn't as versatile but quite affordable.
The the meowmusix keyboard the one that looks like a cat? I really recommend the nifty keys. Its a lot of fun.
@@amberelmmusic Yes, sorry, a $25 toy piano with fake cat sounds isn't really in the same league as the two you mentioned. If I went the NiftyKeys route, I see Doepfer has several "quad" modules (such as the VCA you have here) that would make 4 note polyphony doable, and it's tempting.
The great thing is it can be in the same league with effects, sampling, etc. it’s all about how you use it.
Almost bought this a few days ago. Couldn't convince myself so I got a pro800.. I'll still buy this I reckon lol
It’s fun once you get the hang of it. How do you like the pro800?
The Hydrasynth is an excellent, excellent digital synth. It is a monster. I have a desktop and love it. It works great on its own and with a DAW. I have a Take 5 as well and I kind of gravitate to the Hydrasynth more -- I love the Prophet sound!
Thanks for watching. Even though I went with the nifty keys. I’m still really eyeing the Hydrasynth. Can’t decide between desktop or explorer…or waiting a WHILE and getting the deluxe.
So there’s a Taiga with a keyboard now…
Haha I saw. It’s a little different than the OG but BASICALLY the same…ya know…with a keyboard (and stereo outs).
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Thanks for watching!
I have a question @Amber Elm Music that I hope is not stupid but I'm still learning: I've got Pittsburgh's Lifeforms SV-1 And like the Taiga it's has all the basic modules included (VCF, VCA, Envelope, output module etc.) Why is it also desired to have another filter (Eudemonia) and another amplifier (Doepfer A-135-2) ??? Thanks!
It’s not a stupid question at all. And having those other modules aren’t necessary. The reason I have them is to patch the taiga in a way that I can play it with 3 voice paraphony. Basically sending each oscillator to its own envelope, then to a channel of the mixer/vca (the doepfer) to run all of that back into a filter. Having more vcas, or more filters just opens up ways to route things.
If you want a more detailed explanation, or have a more specific question, let me know and we can email back and forth.
@@amberelmmusic - Wow I would love to know more! Let me know how email you and I will. Thank you for offering to share your knowledge!
@@PayneSculptures happy to help. My email is ryan@amberelmmusic.com reach out anytime.
Hey, what's the tuning issue you were facing here? I think I may be facing a similar issue but not sure if it's a hardware issue or expected behaviour? Thanks
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I was like 'meh', until patches 3/4/5 perked my ears up, from 7:23
P.S. The dog barks from 12:12 kinda sounds synchronistic, were you recording Taiga, etc from a mic, or was your mic on at the same time?
Haha…it was from the mic I was used for the voice over. It was an artistic choice to leave them in lol.
Ya. The first two patches were pretty meh…just basic sounds to show off some of the filters and what not. Thanks for watching!
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No patch saving ruined it for me. Love the sound. Hate that I’d have to destroy a patch I loved
Thats kinda modular and semi modular…
It can be frustrating for sure, but there’s also something really awesome about it. I like that they have to be destroyed sometimes because 1) I appreciate them while I’m playing with them and 2) i have to be pretty honest with myself whether or not it’s good enough to record before I destroy it.
@@amberelmmusicThese days, once i turn the equipment on, 'record' is the first button i press, where i proceed to jam away & am often pleasantly surprised when listening back with fresh ears, which you can then treat as 'samples'... I hardly recorded anything in the past & regret this...
I wont sell my Hydrasynth desktop, but it is way too complicated from my brain 🧠 I cant do crosswords or read maps I have dyslexia I cant read charts. Im far from stupid but I get better sounds out of cheaper synths. I have an modal Argon 8M arriving tomorrow so the Hydrasynth can stay under its cover. Ssme with my Summit, I grab my Roland system1 first. Im no synth wizard you might conclude. Big bad Boo ! My take 5 is just about manageable, all the rest are under dust covers
Don’t give up on it just yet. Sometimes when I can’t figure out how something is supposed to work I just start fiddling with knobs and buttons to see what I get…it can still be pretty fun.
Anyways thanks for watching.
Good advice, thanks.
My Argon 8 did arrive and it is much easier than the Hydrasynth.
I rotate my synth use so it probably has to do with being a master of none.
I'm lucky to have the choice though 😊
The keyed on the Take 5 is unnecessarily good. Like using it to control other synths
@@JoseOcampo-g5mI always feel a bit forceful with the aftertouch, you have to push quite hard but it does feel premium. They are Italian fatar keys apparently.