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I made this illustration a while back for a hands-on FM synth. It proves it's possible, in my opinion.

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My DX1 is pretty good too Smile

But this design b ...

I made this illustration a while back for a hands-on FM synth. It proves it's possible, in my opinion.

Check the link for High-res image.

https://i.imgur.com/FnGFMlF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1p1 ...

The FM synth engine on the Montage and MODX Yamaha synths are way easier to program some great sounds on there with the FMX engine the UI is easier to understand than the Korg MOD7.

Like most thou ...

The OPSIX seems almost like the FM synth I've always wanted.

6-Operators is the sweetspot for me. It might be based on the DX7 or Volca FM, but with some new features by the look of it.

There s ...

I've had a Virus Ti Polar since 2007 and it sounds great, though be aware, the Virus Control software and more importantly the USB connection is an absolute Pig to get working. Has never worked prope ...

Completely agree that the Access Virus is really helpful for background sounds, sitting well in the mix without being too thick, and leaving air to breathe for other instruments. That's why I bought t ...

I think it helps narrowing things down a bit. But the desision isn't made.
Even though 4 octaves is a bit limiting for piano playing, I will still check out the NL4. I like the nord interface and s ...

The Virus is an extremely flexible board concerning VA pogramming for various styles. And it always nails the basics of all these styles, but not more, except for dance and ambience sounds: it neither ...

I think you completely misjudge the sound of the Virus from the video above. The Kronos offers much more for funk than the Access Virus will ever do.

The Virus is an extremely flexible board concer ...

Another option is the new Nord Lead A1 to be released in March April. It has all the features of the A4 but was specifically built to simplify programming and achieve your sound goals much faster. Ver ...

I don't like programming by mouse either. I just figured since you don't like programming Mod7 either it wouldn't be too much of a setback and you'd have a very good FM engine.

Yes. It's a natural ...

I don't know if you have a decent DAW setup but since there is no benefit for you programming wise, FM8 is a very capable FM synth to keep on the side.

If you're bent on replacing the K with an ins ...

I think PolySix and MS20 are great for funk!

Indeed yes. I tend to get funky sounds from FM as well. Basses and EP's.
The XV-3080 got tons of funky sounds as well. Especially the Drums and Bass an ...

If there ever will be a MOD-7 knobby synth I would have no problem buying one. But there is no synth like that now
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If I sell my Kronos there is a chance I will miss MOD-7, because of my gear slu ...

if you are mainly playing the styles of JMJ, Jan Hammer. 80's and Funk then i don't find the virus ti a good choice, although it can do it's work especially on the lead area i think there are better s ...