little ambient thing i did
https://soundcloud.com/momotaropeachboy/fluor
― clouds, Friday, 20 September 2019 18:37 (four years ago) link
Not a synth at all, but these look and sound gorgeous!
https://www.vintagevibe.com/products/vintage-vibe-tine-piano
― DJI, Friday, 20 September 2019 22:02 (four years ago) link
I definitely want to pick up one of these when they finally come out. Seems like a really flexible piece of gear.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYHqBt6B234
― just another country (snoball), Sunday, 6 October 2019 13:32 (four years ago) link
Totally--that thing looks worth it for the effects alone. And I don't have the first clue about DSP, but it will be cool as heck to download other people's FX and oscillators.
― icy bike chain rain (zchyrs), Monday, 7 October 2019 20:05 (four years ago) link
I'm finally diving into the Microfreak tomorrow, and as it happens I have one day to essentially write and finish a track for a compilation. Hopefully it doesn't sound like a microfreak product demo, even if that's what it might be, lol.
Hoping for some of the old 'first time user, don't know what I'm doing' magic.
― change display name (Jordan), Friday, 11 October 2019 18:19 (four years ago) link
The Microfreak is the other recent synth that I've been considering - although at £260 it's a lot more than the Korg Nutekt. I was thinking about the Monologue when it first came out, but in the end I didn't buy one because although it could get pretty extreme it wasn't that far out of the usual palette of monosynth sounds. Automatic Gainsay's review of the Microfreak demonstrates that it has a lot more range and also potential for in-depth programming far beyond what the front panel controls suggest.
― just another country (snoball), Friday, 11 October 2019 22:16 (four years ago) link
I'm very hopeful, in many ways it seems like the synth I've always wanted. Will report back (hopefully as a conquering hero).
― change display name (Jordan), Friday, 11 October 2019 22:35 (four years ago) link
I got to play with one at Guitar Center today, I really liked the touch 'keyboard.'
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Saturday, 12 October 2019 03:03 (four years ago) link
Omg I love this synth. I've barely cracked the surface, but it's surprisingly intuitive so far, and I've never had as much fun going through presets. The keyboard & pitch bend ribbon are just delightful.
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 12 October 2019 14:53 (four years ago) link
Also preset #2 is basically a Pulse X bass, what a gift
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 12 October 2019 14:55 (four years ago) link
Well now that I've successfully made a track out of the most immediately appealing & usable patches, I guess I need to learn how to actually program the thing
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 12 October 2019 22:06 (four years ago) link
There were some quirks, like it didn't seem to be getting the bpm from my DAW (for LFOs/arps etc), but that was easily set manually. Also everything online talks about 160 factory patches, but I only had about 120 before it got into the user slots. Not a big deal though.
And I haven't figured out much with the matrix yet (basically a digital version of a patchbay where you can change lfo routing etc). All I know is I got some sick sounds, and the glide and pitch bends are amazing on this (always important).
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 12 October 2019 22:10 (four years ago) link
making some really nice droney ambient with my new ehx cathedral pedal, this thing rules
https://soundcloud.com/momotaropeachboy/nnell
― clouds, Wednesday, 16 October 2019 18:59 (four years ago) link
Has anyone picked up any of the Behringer remakes of vintage synths? Morality aside, they look quite interesting - analogue sound with contemporary improvements to functionality. What's always put me off has been the lousy build quality of their budget gear but the reviews suggest the new synths are pretty well made.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:06 (four years ago) link
I want the vocoder.
― dan selzer, Thursday, 24 October 2019 11:07 (four years ago) link
Yes, that's the one which immediately stood out to me as well.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Thursday, 24 October 2019 12:46 (four years ago) link
Meanwhile installed update on my analog4 mk1 last night and it’s a killer upgrade. Still getting my kind blown that you can update synth software and get new features.
― dan selzer, Thursday, 24 October 2019 13:26 (four years ago) link
The new sequencing functionality is making me reconsider not getting an Analogue RYTM.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Thursday, 24 October 2019 13:43 (four years ago) link
Can’t speak on the rytm though I know it’s more limited than on the a4 because the a4 is built for polyphonic sequencing and I think there some limitations w the rytm. I also have a machine drum and love sequencing midi w it like a unique step sequencer. I only wish the a4 didn’t limit tit the 4 tracks. Like if it let you sequence the 4 internal voices and shift selecting tracks or something accessed 4 additional tracks for midi sequencing.
― dan selzer, Thursday, 24 October 2019 13:50 (four years ago) link
picked up a korg monotron duo for $30 on reverb, holy shit this thing is capable of some interesting sounds
i recorded a piece inspired by eliane radigue's "jetsun mila" with the monotron and the cathedral pedal, i think it turned out pretty good https://soundcloud.com/momotaropeachboy/jettison
― clouds, Sunday, 3 November 2019 16:48 (four years ago) link
The new 303 knockoff sounds pretty great!http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2019/11/08/behringer-td-3-an-updated-roland-tb-303-clone/
― DJI, Friday, 8 November 2019 23:03 (four years ago) link
Behringer Crave is now on pre-orders (was revealed in january, then very little for 10 months). looks like a useful, and cheap, semi-modular.
https://www.behringer.com/Categories/Behringer/Keyboards/Synthesizers-and-Samplers/CRAVE/p/P0DPX
― koogs, Friday, 15 November 2019 22:02 (four years ago) link
should i buy an MS-20 mini?
― clouds, Tuesday, 19 November 2019 18:27 (four years ago) link
yes, they rule.
― 2 Markov Chainz (haitch), Tuesday, 19 November 2019 23:02 (four years ago) link
if you play guitar or bass, the external signal processing is pretty cool in and of itself
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Wednesday, 20 November 2019 04:08 (four years ago) link
Software sound fuckery - https://cdm.link/2018/02/mammut-free-software-completely-insane-things-sounds/https://www.notam02.no/web/prosjekter/mammut/?lang=en
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Wednesday, 20 November 2019 05:18 (four years ago) link
Behringer's 'clone all the synths you've ever wanted' project continues:
https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringers-wasp-synth-clone-revealed-and-you-can-pre-order-it-now
I have a Wasp filter in my Eurorack set-up but will probably pick this up as well at some point.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:52 (four years ago) link
Behringer just announced a polyphonic Model D/Minimoog that looks close to the size of an original.
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Monday, 25 November 2019 07:50 (four years ago) link
My main problem with the glut of Behringer stuff is that I don’t have any space left to put it, but this looks very cool.
I’ve ordered a Mutable Instruments Elements in the pre-Black-Friday sales and look forward to making lots of exciting plonking noises.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Monday, 25 November 2019 12:00 (four years ago) link
The behringer poly D is actually paraphonic not polyphonic apparently
― valet doberman (Jon not Jon), Monday, 25 November 2019 14:42 (four years ago) link
a local seller in town had a roland s-10 sampler up for grabs, I couldn't resist! exactly the sort of chunky early sampling I wanted
here's a quick track I made using samples I created with the volca FM:
https://soundcloud.com/momotaropeachboy/11-26a
― clouds, Tuesday, 26 November 2019 17:23 (four years ago) link
love those sounds
― change display name (Jordan), Tuesday, 26 November 2019 17:47 (four years ago) link
This inspired me to look up the Roland S-10, and then quickly download a 12 bit sampler emulation vst :)
― change display name (Jordan), Tuesday, 26 November 2019 20:27 (four years ago) link
glad you liked Jordan!
― clouds, Thursday, 28 November 2019 23:33 (four years ago) link
Signal Sounds has the Volca Modular and Volca Drum half price.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Friday, 29 November 2019 11:57 (four years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0_q8XLiW7U
― just another country (snoball), Friday, 29 November 2019 18:38 (four years ago) link
I ended up getting an Intellijel Plonk to go with Elements and a second Mutable Instruments Yarns to sequence both via my Digitakt.
I simply don’t have any room for non-modular gear atm but Novation have some good discounts:
https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/black-friday-2019
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Saturday, 30 November 2019 09:53 (four years ago) link
https://i.postimg.cc/Qxyr1m8P/419-BC452-3-F79-4986-87-C8-683-B741-DB2-BD.png
My current setup, and unlikely to change for a while - though there is space to expand.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 14:06 (four years ago) link
what all modules are you using?
― clouds, Wednesday, 4 December 2019 16:00 (four years ago) link
https://i.postimg.cc/zvY6bszS/4-EDD00-BD-BF05-4-D0-D-926-A-9-D4-FC5494346.jpg
^ though the Polivoks filter is from ELTA rather than Malekko.
Lots of Mutable Instruments, as I love their whole approach, and a bunch of Doepfer.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 16:53 (four years ago) link
so fancy, but what does it sound like?
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 17:38 (four years ago) link
Anything you want it to! I’ll have to put something on Soundcloud.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 17:49 (four years ago) link
Are eurorack modules all meant for monophonic stuff, or are there polyphonic modules?
― DJI, Wednesday, 4 December 2019 18:17 (four years ago) link
New board description (for "I Love Modular")
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 18:30 (four years ago) link
(sorry couldn't resist, it's just the stereotype of constantly generating but not finishing anything...your setup is really impressive, I'm just always looking for the practical application when it comes to gear)
Ha! No, that’s absolutely correct. I’m terrible at finishing stuff anyway so can’t blame the synth.
Xps, most Eurorack stuff is monophonic, though you can get some poly modules, like the new Doepfer stuff here:
https://www.gearnews.com/need-polyphony-in-your-rack-doepfer-polyphonic-eurorack-modules-now-available/
You can also do chords from a single trigger with some.
― Srinivasaraghavan VONCataraghavan (ShariVari), Wednesday, 4 December 2019 18:45 (four years ago) link
I wound up buying a few modules used (a Batumi, a Pamela's New Workout and a Music Thing Radio Music) but almost immediately shelved the idea when I started contemplating the all-in cost with the modules I planned out on modulargrid. Maybe someday it will be feasible but currently not so much.
Enjoying VCV Rack more since I decided to start completely ignoring anything with a bad GUI/small knobs no matter what it does.
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Thursday, 5 December 2019 00:28 (four years ago) link
i'm really fixated on the idea of doing a 32hp dirty little monosynth modular rig; leave the effects and other fanciness to pedals
― clouds, Sunday, 8 December 2019 05:11 (four years ago) link
I was kind of looking at the opposite - the effects are where modular is interesting to me, Make Noise stuff like the Mimeophon, Erbe-Verb and Morphagene go places that pedals can't.
(The Make Noise shared system is only, uh, $4500...)
― Greta Van Show Feets BB (milo z), Sunday, 8 December 2019 20:03 (four years ago) link
that's a cool approach too!
― clouds, Monday, 9 December 2019 17:08 (four years ago) link