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Analog, wavetable, FM, sampling, and hybrid instruments differ in sonic range and how directly sounds can be shaped.
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Synthesis architecture: Analog, wavetable, FM, sampling, and hybrid instruments differ in sonic range and how directly sounds can be shaped.
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Knob-per-function panels are immediate; deeper modulation matrices offer flexibility with more menu navigation.
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Hands-on control: Knob-per-function panels are immediate; deeper modulation matrices offer flexibility with more menu navigation.
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Voices and connectivity: Polyphony, multitimbrality, sequencer capability, MIDI, CV, and audio inputs determine how the synth fits a larger rig.
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