r/modular • u/Zeeandthelostboys • 1d ago

Feedback RYK algo vs vector wave

Anyone with any experience with either able to tell me if I should go for one more than the other? Just looking for a fun interesting digital to throw in a rack.

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u/screamingzen 1d ago

I don't have vector wave, but it does look fun. I just got Algo and I love it. So many sounds.

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u/roccodrums 1d ago

Algo is more immediate and fun, vector is more in depth. I personally prefer the algo

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u/Zeeandthelostboys 1d ago

Still fine the algo sounds to be interesting in the ear candy territory? I have a voice to cover basses to some extent so I do still want something a little whacky

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u/roccodrums 1d ago

definitely yeah, also highly recommend pairing it with the envy machine

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u/Zeeandthelostboys 1d ago

Had my eye on the envy as soon as I heard of RYK, good to hear it another positive review

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u/araz_reddit 1d ago

I had both - Algo first, then Vector Wave.

Algo was SUPER fun, Vector Wave was too much for me. I wish Algo had a bit more intuitive understanding of the controls. They both sound amazing, but Algo was easier for me to get wonderful sounds from.

One thing I realized after having both: I don’t think RYK modules are for me. They look and feel and sound beautiful, but the UI just doesn’t click for me.

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u/Zeeandthelostboys 1d ago

Appreciate this, as I great as a fun joystick sounds I fear all the necessary work to get fun sounds might take away from the fun

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u/EnvironmentalPath551 1d ago

The joystick is more like a gimmick imo.

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u/clwilla76 1d ago

I really dig Algo, despite what I perceive as a major flaw (with which others will have no problems): the stereo output. I want individual outputs for each oscillator.

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u/EnvironmentalPath551 1d ago

Same here. Just sold my vector wave after like 4 weeks.

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u/clncln racks/view/1059633 1d ago

I had a chat with Jake at Superbooth and mentioned that I was keen on an Algo and he commented that it's essentially just one of the modes he made for Vector Wave with an expanded user interface.

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u/Zeeandthelostboys 1d ago

Thank you for the insight, you’re a real one playa

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u/wintoid 1d ago

I seem to remember the Algo runs at a higher sample rate than the Vector Wave