I’ve fallen down the synth and ambient music rabbit hole lately, and wow… it’s a deep (and potentially expensive) one.
Instead of dropping a fortune on gear right away, I decided to revisit an old obsession: Korg Gadget on the Nintendo Switch.
In the spirit of “using what you have,” I put together this track.
The Setup 🎸
Software: Korg Gadget (Switch), Reaper, Piconica (Android App)
Instruments: Yamaha – PSR 12, Squier Strat
Processing: EQ, Compression, and a pitch-shifted bass line.
Plugins: TAL Noise-Maker for those extra textures. Guitar Rig 5
I’m currently doing this without a MIDI keyboard (it’s a struggle!), so I’m at a crossroads: Do I invest in a solid MIDI setup or go full hardware synth?
I’m planning a lot more sonic explorations this year. Drop a comment with your gear recommendations below—I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🎹✨
