Favourite wavetable synth?

[Matt Seil]

Off the top of my head, the Polyend Tracker does wavetables, as does the 
Microfreak and the Novation Peak.

On 11/19/2021 1:55 PM, Peter Korsten wrote:
> So as you guys may know, I'm building a collection of 19" rack synth 
> modules, and because it was the decade of the 19" rack synth module, 
> they're pretty much all from the 1990s. I recently acquired a second 
> Proteus 2000 from a guy in the next village, and it contains the rare 
> World Expedition ROM, so that saved me from paying extortionate prices 
> on Ebay/Reverb.
>
> Anyway, I digress. I've been pretty adamant about getting rack modules 
> because of space considerations, but then a couple of things happened:
> 1) I discovered the Roland TR-8S (yes, I've been living under a rock 
> for the past few years)
> 2) I saw Tony's table with all the desktop modules
> 3) I discovered the Waldorf STVC
>
> Let's start with the Waldorf. I covet the lush sound of string synths 
> (Solina, Korg Trident, etc) from the 1970s. Waldorf make the 
> Streichfett, which frankly looks like a lunch box, and it's yet 
> another desktop module. The STVC is a full keyboard, so takes up even 
> more space, but it's a VERY pretty keyboard. And it sounds sublime.
>
> Long story short, I'm not so hung up on 19" racks any more.
>
> So, this broadens the scope for a wavetable synth, which is still on 
> my wish list. These are some of the options:
> 1) Waldorf Microwave: asking prices are crazy, and I worry about the 
> CEM chips
> 2) Waldorf Microwave 2: my original choice
> 3) Waldorf Microwave XT: too big and they turn an ugly brown
> 4) Waldorf Microwave XTk: a thing of beauty, but too big really
> 5) Waldorf M: nice, but cheap it ain't
> 6) Korg Modwave: I need another keyboard like I need a hole in the head
> 7) Modal Electronics Argon 8m: could be interesting, can be rack-mounted
> 8) ASM Hydrasynth Desktop: can be rack-mounted
>
> The Waldorf Quantum and Iridium aren't in this list, mostly because 
> they're different beasts altogether. I might still be interested in 
> the Iridium at a later date.
>
> What's crazy is that some people say they don't like the sound of the 
> Argon 8, but they do like the Hydrasynth. Other people say the exact 
> opposite. In the same thread.
>
> What would be your favourite wavetable synth? Have I forgotten any? 
> (Other than a PPG Wave...)
>
> - Peter
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