G2x vs Reaktor (already have)+ems synthi a+DoepferDarkEnergy

avetrex

Someone convince me not to sell my g2x 61 key for a EMS Synthi a and a Doepfer Dark Energy, I already have reaktor and prefer my novation sl mk ii 61 key for playing on, why should I keep the g2x and reaktor having both is keeping me from learning one or the other more intensively, what are the major advantages of the nord over reaktor? and I have a growing interest in analog gear, I make mostly experimental ambient and industrial music any input would be greatly appreciated!

Akum420 · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:28 am Post subject:

because the G2X is alive and has a soul! This beast know when you cry, when you're happy... Smile

I think the G2 is more intuitive than Reaktor.

I have a Novation remote 65 too. Do you prefer the modwhell from the Novation than the G2X ? and it's so nice for rapid movements with the pitch stick on the G2X. But i like the Novation piano. Made by Fatar I think.

Personaly, no words to describe the effect that the G2X gives to me. It's a thunderbolt love.

I was a reaktor user in the past (2004). But it was not intuitive enough for me and I do not feel real energy between me and Reaktor. Have you tried Tassman ? This one is limited but very intuitive and the sound is sharp.

Check this old topic :
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/archive/instruments/2004-07/49852.php

Keep the G2X and buy a Doepfer Dark Energy. Smile

expermusic · Joined: May 10, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: NJ

I don't know man, you can always try and find another G2x on ebay, but if I had a rare opportunity to get a Synthi, I'd have to take it! Buy a G2 rack with expansion for around $1200 later on! And, Reaktor is great, deeper possibilities than the Nord.

Of course, I'm saying this having just happily purchased a G2 Engine after having sold (regrettably) my original Nord Modular...

speak_onion · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:17 am Post subject:

Do you play out a lot? If so, I'd say that unless you specifically need something that reaktor does and G2 doesn't, the G2 is a much better situation for live playing because it's more dependable than a computer.

I make similar music styles to what you listed and have never been let down by the G2 plus a few external pieces (distortion, filter, sampler).

Now, if they put reaktor in a little red box that never crashes, that would be a different thing. To me.

Tim Kleinert

avetrex

http://www.ems-synthi.demon.co.uk/

avetrex · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:22 pm Post subject:

theese are all good points i am convinced to keep the nord but i think i will trade it for a g2 rack with expansion if i get the chance, i like the pitch/mod interface much better on the novation sl series

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buzzr · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:38 am Post subject:

I make experimental music, that's all I do. The G2 is the most powerful and easy to program synth out there IMHO.

I've looked at every synth out there and none compares. You can get synthi software synths out there for free that kind of come close to the real thing. There is one on Reaktor that is pretty nice.

Get Roland Knuts tutorial, it will show you how to program the G2 properly.

dasz · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:04 pm Post subject:

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