Just got a Novation Peak
Just got a Novation Peak
Finally got this after years of waiting. I’ve had a couple monosynths but eventually realized I wanted a poly synth. I’ve used VSTs but mostly presets. How should I go about learning to program the synth? Just make tracks? Improvise? Syntorial? I’m interested in modern “IDM” type music like Rival Consoles, Jon Hopkins, Lapalux, floating Points, Four tet, etc. I went to undergrad and grad school for music, classical, jazz studies, lots of theory, piano lessons. Much more green with actually finishing independent electronic music tracks. I have Ableton and Logic. I’ve done a lot more in Logic recording bands and demos. Just recently got Ableton. I’m controlling Peak with Novation SLMKIII. Got a bunch of other instruments but only this one synth. Thanks.
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I can't really help you, but congrats!
The internet is generally very positive about the Peak and I'm sure you'll love it for many years.
I'm not a menu diver and can only just cope with the shallow paddling on my Subsy37. There are few modern polys that I could do justice to, most of my experience was with a Juno 106 and a Korg Polysix.
Which is all to say that I now chose to use plugins for poly synth duties and while that's best for me, I would use a 106 or Polysix in a heartbeat if I could.
Enjoy your Peak, if you get anywhere near the enjoyment I had from my polys you'll be having a great time.