From OP-1 to Take 5: Synth Chat with Seth Weisfeld
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Synth Chat with Seth | From Teenage Engineering to Take 5 and Beyond
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Synth Show! Ian chats with Seth Weisfeld—a product designer, synth enthusiast, and founder of Function Health—about his synth journey, gear picks, and design philosophy.
Seth shares how his background at Facebook shaped his views on user experience in synths, why he’s drawn to the OP-1 and Hydrasynth, and how he’s chasing the perfect balance of playability and depth. We dive deep into gear he’s loved (and sold), why he’s back in love with the Take 5, and his hopes for a future synth that balances immediacy with innovation.
Topics include:
His synth journey from Nord to OP-1 Field
Thoughts on the MicroKorg 2, Multi/Poly, and synth UI design
Why build quality and playability matter more than ever
The magic of beginner-friendly synths that still go deep
The role of AI in shaping the future of music gear
What makes Behringer, Teenage Engineering, and Yamaha stand out (or fall short)
Why we’re all just chasing sounds we fell in love with decades ago
️ Whether you’re a vintage synth nerd or modern groovebox fan, there’s a ton to dig into. If you’ve ever debated keeping or flipping a synth, you’ll relate to this one!
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Check out Seth’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FqwuGlrHQknBUbYX3xLMr?pi=fmyCc1vHT8m_6
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