r/Synthesizer • u/L0NG1NU5 • 3d ago

Synth to Sampler?

I recently acquired a Roland SP 404 sampler to add to my solo stage show. I am looking for a recommendation for a synthesizer to create sequences that I can link to the SP404s pads. Should I stick with digital as I do and will not use the synth live? Or will I find more use from hardware? Also, I have been using a Volca Drum for percussion and like it very much. Thank you!

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u/GodHatesColdplay 3d ago

I use a korg multi/poly to create sounds and sequences that I sample with an MPC Sample. Unless you have more specific requirements, I’ll recommend that synth

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u/uberdavis 3d ago

Without details on budget or your need for things like effects, timbrality, polyphony, need for sequencing etc, this is hard to answer given there are literally hundreds of synthesizers. But a good match for a Roland SP-404 would be a Roland JD-Xi or a JD-XA. The XA if you have the budget for it is quite the beast. And it covers a lot of bases.

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u/CuriousHelpful 3d ago

M vave FM1 for something under 100. Or SMK 37 if you want mini keys

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u/DJ_PMA 3d ago

Korg minilogue xd

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u/SoundSwitch 10h ago

Current setup that I have.

Just got a mixer so that I don't need to break down my Behringer UMC 404 down every time I want to go noodle in my fav coffee shop..

But I have

The mixer has some effects, none are really strong though. Got a circuit tracks And a Modal Cobalt 5s. The plan is to layer up the hardware into my DaW. Waveform Set the sequencer on like a 4/4 beat capture both the synth and the groove box layer up some stuff let the entire sequence run. Go pick out new patches and notes and once it's all in there chop and crop it into stabs.

Between my hardware and like 20 choices of soft synths I have a bunch I can work with.

Once it's done that stuff becomes beats, backers and filler for me to slow finger walk ambient pads