Hits:
Prophet 5 Rev 4
Moog Grandmother
Intellijel Bifold
Analog 4 mk2 Grey (to replace a mk1 - far prefer the larger form factor and screen)
Misses:
Pro 2 (sounds great but I just don’t enjoy programming it)
Hit: NI Komplete and Komplete Kontrol.
That’s all I’ve bought this year, which is pretty insane really. 
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Hits:
OTO Boum
Schlappi Angle Grinder
Torso T-1
Misses:
Lyra-8
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I‘m ging to buy a Digitakt this year and I‘m sure it‘ll be a big hit!
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i don’t buy misses, so hits:
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM
finally, proper monitors.
i love them. surprisingly good sounding for the size (confirmed by my mates who are used to work with higher tier monitors), compact & super slick, come with calibration microphone & software for using in poorly treated rooms (like mine) – and that DSP thing works well.
also, i caught my pair before the price went up. -
Syntakt
finally, Elektron made a machine for me. great compact groovebox for techno / EBM / industrial stuff. excellent for jamming / gigs.
i was about to buy A4 mk1 / AR mk1 at some points in the past, but didn’t because they were too big for my taste. Syntakt solved this – i’m fine with dumbed down versions of A4/AR, and when i need full-blown synth engines, i can just pair Syntakt with something like DSI Tetra and/or TR-6s. -
MFB-503 • Jomox MBase 11
i always used to use grooveboxes for drum machine duties, but gradually concluded that proper kick must be analog (and samples just don’t nail it, at least without quite a few of extra work.
so bought these two, mainly for analog kick duties – but MFB-503 is a thing by its own.
fun fact: i mailnly use Syntakt with MBase 11, keeping extra analog track for dual VCO machine. -
Roland TR-6s
that’s a beast! a lot of drums & more, especially for its size.
using it either as a drum machine and as extension module for e-drums. -
spare DSI Tetra • Yamaha FB-01 • Electribe EA-1 mk2
wanted these for a while, and got them when had some spare money.
spare Tetra is especially cool, they are not easy to find for right price. -
IK Multimedia Uno Pro [desktop]
on the way to me, will write an update later.
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Origin Effects, BassRig SuperVintage!
Beyerdynamic, DT900proX
(compared to the old trusty DT990pro)
What year did you go in the waiting list for the Cirklon 2(im jealous)?
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Strap in folks, 'cos I’ve been a busy boy this year…
Hits
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Syntakt
Really strong bit of gear. Only sold it because I had to try Perkons and needed the money. -
OT MK2
My second OT, just clicked this time. -
Sherman Filterbank
Mental in all my favourite ways. -
Boss BX800
8 channels of EQ and distortion for £50, what’s not to like? -
Polivoks Pro
It’s broken most of the time, but that’s why I love it. -
Digitone
If you haven’t got one, you should buy one. -
Perkons
The drum machine I always dreamed of.
Misses
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DSI Evolver
Sounds great, couldn’t get on with the interface. -
A4 MK1
Great synth, didn’tike the screen. I’ll probably buy a MK2 one day. -
Analog Heat
I’m not going to criticise it, it’s great, but every time I own one I get really lazy and start hating my mixes. -
Analog Rytm MK2
Didn’t get on with the sound of it. Too complex for my needs. -
Model:Samples
Too limited, screen made it hard to find samples if not named carefully. -
Erica Pico System III
Tiny knobs can fuck off. Sounded good though.
EDIT
Completely forgot about the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros that I basically mugged off of @craig. Lovely set of headphones, massive hit.
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Hits
Polyend Tracker
Love this thing, just pure fun, inspiration and flow
Novation Circuit Tracks
Perfect introduction to creating electronic music, ended up selling it to get an MC-707 but would recommend it to anyone.
Yamaha Reface CS
Taught me about subtractive synthesis and batteries and speakers make it fun and portable.
MC-707
Newest addition, super creative and fun sounds superb. Possibly a bit big.
Bitwig
Finally a DAW that feels completely fun and at home
Misses
Modal Argon
A really bad choice of first synth. Had no idea how to use it so I was restricted to listening to the presets and going oooh
Syntakt
Heresy I’m sure but I didn’t enjoy using it, couldn’t make anything I liked with it and I found it got unpleasantly hot.
Ableton
Tried to get into it during the 3 month trial but I hate how it looks and couldn’t make anything I liked with it.
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Hits:
- OT Mk2. After wondering such a long time, I decided to get it. Really liking it. Learning curve was not as bad as I was expecting. Using it mainly as a Thru machine for DT and DN, as a mixer and sample mangler.
- Digitone. Really like it, I manage to get some nice patches out of it. Love the Arp on it as well as the “simplified” FM architecture. Filter is very welcome as well.
- Dust protectors for DT/DN/OT. Good investment though not musical at all.
Misses:
No other purchase this year. So far so good
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Mid 2017 I believe. Hang in there
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Cheers. Mid 2019 i think🫤
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Hits
Aira minis T-8, J-6, E-4 - because they are portable simple, fun and sound great, T-8 in particular is a dream, although I wish all the drums were 606 or 808, not a 909 guy.
Arp2600m - because I never thought I’d own one (a 2600) and it exceeds my expectations
Korg SQ64 - because what is not to love about a CV sequencer which can do slides, trig conditions, etc. Basic but great.
Novation Circuit Rhythm and Tracks - portable and fun, both punch way above their price.
Hacktribe firmware for electribe2
Misses
None.
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Hits:
Syntakt - very close to my dream groovebox. can get it to sound just the way i imagine in my head, the only elektron that does this for me. could do with a proper poly machine, I Dont like how chords are implemented. Kb Fold & scales is a thing of beauty.
misses:
Wellbutrin - gave me the jitters something fierce. not for me 
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hits:
DT(dec '21 
)
DN
OTO BOUM-BIM-BAM
misses:
None
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good point, i second this.
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Digitakt is my big hit of the year. Even bigger than Syntakt which is wicked strong. Runners up are Minitaur and Division Department 01/IV.
Misses were Soma Rumble of Ancient Times and Twisted Electrons hapiNES L. Both of which are fine and do what they claim just as the manuals describe but I think I’d rather go the software route toward a more chippy sound.
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In 2022 I’ve picked up a Syntakt, Analog Keys, SP404 Mk2 and M8 Tracker. Every one of them has had a “one hit wonder” type honeymoon phase, all spent periods on the shelf doing naff all, but each resonated with me differently.
Not made my mind up 100% on things but I have decided I will likely move the Syntakt on. Had great instant fun and productivity. It does sound great there’s just not anything pulling me back to using it. I think I’ve dug it out twice in the last 3 months. Having said that, I think I’m going through another of my “I’m just happier ITB” phases so no doubt a mass cull is on the cards.
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All 2022 purchases were hits!
SP-404 MKII - Finally an SP with proper monitoring and metronome features for live instruments. And skip back, where have you been all my life!
JHS Colour Box V2 Preamp Pedal - sounds great and gets nice and fuzzy when cranked.
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo Pedal V2 - Wow! Mesmerizing!
Genelec 8010A pair - Picked up cheap second hand, sound amazing!
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Hm not sure I’ve had any real misses. I sort of didn’t get on with Poly Cinematic - limited modular capability and I wasn’t able to get the kind of sounds I wanted from it most of the time. It’s a useful module but for me not the polysynth I need.
Had lots of little hits won’t list em all…
Big hits?
Analog Rytm has to be one - I’ve been really pleasently surprised by how much I’ve enjoyed playing it and the sounds it gives me. I’ve got a MKI and I don’t even mind the pads tbh (I don’t finger drum, just use them for performance functionality).
Oxi One. It rocks.
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