I'm of the opposite side of the fence - I get lured in by TE's design ethos, but find myself immediately un-inspired by the results. I've had two OP-1's, and an opportunity to play with their new modular synth, and .. it looks great. But it just sounds meh.
That said, I have refined my personal tastes for synth aesthetics over decades of investment. I just can't find the OP-1 worth the money, nor even effort to play - when there are so many other great devices out there for less hype.
Believe me, I try to love the OP-1 and OP-Z when I've had it in my hands. But I'd seriously just rather have a proper synth. The OP-1 feels like a piss-take.
That said, I have refined my personal tastes for synth aesthetics over decades of investment. I just can't find the OP-1 worth the money, nor even effort to play - when there are so many other great devices out there for less hype.
Believe me, I try to love the OP-1 and OP-Z when I've had it in my hands. But I'd seriously just rather have a proper synth. The OP-1 feels like a piss-take.