I know Chas is going to do his best to turn an innocent post into something to get mad about, but here goes anyway… 😂

I think if you want to explore things new and different, your best bet is a computer and software. Sure, with some hardware to control it, but bang for the buck, software for sampling and experimental sound creation is FAR cheaper than hardware, and more flexible.

Modular synths for sound design are a fortune compared to software, which allows you to afford several for less than a single decent analog modular rig.

But bottom line, what is your inner ear hearing? Who is inspiring you in this new direction? What do they use? I would bet there’s a computer rig in the equation somewhere…