Make Noise2017 (modern semi-modular, included for its influence on the format)MonoModular / Patch-Only$$Mid-Range($250–800)
Make Noise 0-Coast
Producers wanting a self-contained gateway into West Coast synthesis concepts alongside familiar subtractive tools.
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Strengths
- Deliberately blends East Coast (subtractive) and West Coast (complex oscillator/wavefolding) synthesis philosophies in one self-contained box
- Fully self-contained with no separate case or power supply needed, unlike most true modular gear
- Became a genuinely influential gateway synth specifically for introducing West Coast synthesis concepts to a mainstream audience
Trade-offs
- Its hybrid approach means it doesn't fully replicate either pure East Coast or pure West Coast synthesis on its own
- Modern semi-modular design means it lacks the vintage collector cachet of the older systems in this database
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Make Noise |
| Model | 0-Coast |
| Era | 2017 (modern semi-modular, included for its influence on the format) |
| Typical Price Tier | Mid-Range ($250–800) |
| Voice Architecture | Monophonic |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Oscillator Type | Analog (1 complex VCO) |
| Filter | Analog dual slope generator/filter hybrid |
| Keys | None (module/sequencer only) |
| Built-in Sequencer | No |
| MIDI Equipped | Yes |
| Patching | 3.5mm patch cable matrix (semi-modular, self-contained) |
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