Synth Setup (November 2026)

Here’s my synth setup as of November 2026. Making digital music is one of my main hobbies, and I’ve spent the last few years putting this rig together. You can listen to my stuff over on my music page. Image generated by ChatGPT Novation Circuit Tracks The “brain” of the operation. This is a portable groovebox that has four sampler tracks, two synth tracks, and two sequencing tracks for external gear. I use the sampler tracks for drums: bass/snare/hats/ancillary. The built-in synth tracks also send out MIDI data, so I’ll usually use one for bass or pads and the other to sequence an additional external instrument1. I love this thing. It’s screenless, so no menu diving, and quite simple to use after some time with it. I’ve got a few different sound packs I’ve loaded onto it. I like the stuff from SoundGhost and Isotonik Studios. It’s also great for making music on the go: the Circuit Tracks + a USB-C iPad is surprisingly capable (topic for a later post, perhaps). Yamaha Reface CP…

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