I love the Rev2 to bits and it’s absolutely what I’d keep out of the three. but then I probably wouldn’t even buy the other two. point is it’s not about what I’d keep, it’s what you should keep. sounds like you’re super productive with the Peak and it inspires you. that’s worth a lot. even if you can (painstakingly, it sounds like) recreate the sounds in Omnisphere. so go with that. or maybe sell all three and upgrade the Peak to a Summit so you still have keys around.
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I’d sell all those & buy a Prophet-5…
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I think the Rev2 sounds great, but I have to need or want “that” sound to patch it in, then it obviously excels. I just don’t need that sound all the time.
I feel with the Peak, if I need “any” sound, it can probably get there, besides things that are really niche or specific.
That’s kind of what I’m weighing rn
I’d obviously like to keep them all. That’s just not in the cards at the moment.
As I mentioned, I need to raise funds for modular stuff.
I think we’ve now established I don’t need the Prophet sound very often, might not be cost effective to get a synth 3x the cost for a slightly better version of that sound. 
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yeah - I wasn’t being entirely serious… 
But it’s the only polysynth I’d buy…apart from a Deckards Dream II… or a Moog One…
( spoiler: I’ve gone off polysynths - they’re boring compared to modular… 
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Well, I agree with all that. Which is why I decided I definitely don’t need 3 polys. It’s silly.
And yes, I’d probably sell my grandma for that Deckards Dream…it’s stunning.
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The A4 poly mode is fun with its various voice modes, but I’d personally miss the unison poly on the Peak. I don’t know if the Rev2 or Hydra can do that either.
+1 on the suggestion to sell all of them and get a Summit (which you can get for under $2k open box several places). It sounds like you really gel with the Peak and want a nice keyboard–imagine having 2 Peaks you can layer or split!
Personally, I just don’t really like working with VSTs, so that’s why I have a few polys (a Hydra desktop, Summit, a couple of vintage digital synths), but if they do the job for you I’ll admit that it’s a much more cost-effective route. I’ve also considered a Rev 2 or T5 in the past, but I agree with @xmit that the only “real” Prophet is a P5 (or 10!), so I’m holding out for that someday myself.
Not trying to debate others’ opinions of any of the above–focusing on what the OP seems to like/want!
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Keep the Hydrasynth and sell the others. It can do all the jobs the others provide. The aggressive sounds from the Rev2 you can do (in mono) with the modular.
When I was last deciding what synths to keep (not for the first or last time I’m sure), I kept 1 digital poly (Virus TI, I sold Micromonsta v1) and 1 analog poly (DSI Tetra), for some of the reasons above. Virus for the insane range of sounds, modulation and good fx and the Tetra for loving its base sound plus the huge versatility on top.
I have modular, FM, 303 etc also but wanted a solid poly of each type to keep.
So I reckon you’d be justified in keeping 2 polys, just to throw a polyphonic spanner in the works.
Based on what you’ve said, The Peak is the clear keeper. It sounds like music is a profession for you in some capacity. Disregarding what others like about a particular synth’s sound, in your case, I would focus on its function and utility. You’ve clearly indicated your love and skill with using the Peak. Having tools that you know inside and out AND that you love working with goes a long, long way.
Personally, I would keep the tools in my toolbox that I can rely on. If I were in your shoes, that tool would be the Peak.
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Functionally, it can probably do the jobs, but it can’t compete with the raw sound quality of the others. Same with plugins.
Hydra is fun, for sure, and the hardware is solid.
It’s kind of looking that way.
I think this is the thing. Notwithstanding personal preferences, the Peak is just super reliable and flexible. I feel like no matter which way I turn a knob with it, it always gives something quality. And the layout is just excellent. That is important for getting things done.
The Rev2 really crushes it at 1 thing, “that sound”. For me, I just don’t think I reach for “that sound” often enough to justify keeping it around.
I’d love to keep everything, but that’s just not practical right now.
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I appreciate everyone’s feedback.
This is a real first-world problem. It feels a little silly, lol
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The Peak for sure, I think it’s popular to say that the Hydra sounds as good but I really don’t think it does, the Peak/Summit is absolutely juicier sounding and using the 3 drives and the high pass filter takes you into super rich sizzly territory that totally dances.
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I agree
The Hydra is really cool and uber functional, but it’s not on the same level in sound.
It’s actually a real shame, if the Hydrasynth had the same oscillators and filter of the Peak, it would probably be incredibly hard to beat at any price point.
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I feel that only you know what works best for yourself so asking the Interweb for opinions may not help you arrive at a good decision. Since you asked, I suggest keeping one with vibes/sounds that software alone cannot replicate 100%.
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It’s already helped. Sometimes it’s nice and helpful to talk through these kind of gear decisions with your peers on gear forums. Even if you ultimately arrive at the same decision you came in with.
Maybe it will help someone make a similar or related decision later on. Or save them some bucks buying more poly synths than they really need.
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I had both here as well and I don’t agree with you. Both Hydra and Peak have their strengths and for my ears they sounded quite close and at least just as good. It’s simply a matter of personal taste. I kept the Hydra and exchanged the Peak with a Waldorf M. 
Have you tried out the T5? I saw it mentioned further up the thread. I’m smitten with mine so I might be a bit biased but you could always keep the Peak (looove my Peak too) getrid of the Hydra and Rev 2 then maybe get the T5? Not played a Rev 2 so can’t speak to any big differences or overlap in sound but from a purely space point of view it’s much smaller. Just depends if i5 floats your boat and gives you the flavour of ‘that sound’ you want.