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Midi timing from computers is a whorebag though. No problem for me to get a proper Atari with zero latency godliness for next to nothing in Sweden but still. If you want a the most powerful modern hardware sequencers it's MPC500, MPC1000, MPC2500, and JJOS where applicable. The timing is as tight as it should be, just a bit unwieldy and better off for those of us who record live. Ghosts n Gopniks fucked around with this message at 15:35 on Jun 12, 2014 |
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sliderule posted:The QY70 only has a single MIDI In/Out, so it's a bit less flexible. Also I really don't need the on-board sound, the on-board styles / accompaniment, the mini keyboard, or the portability. So it's a less than ideal option. Assuming the hardware you will be controlling allows for setting the MIDI channel to receive, just get a patch bay like the MX-8. Send that one out to all the devices and separate by channel on the tracks. I just got one for my MC-500. Out 1 is for the JX-3P because its the first Roland MIDI synth and is technically omni unless you turn it on with its MIDI out into its own in, and will be channel 1. Out 2 covers the 707, TX81Z and S1000 (both multitambral).
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Regarding Expert Sleepers Silent Way, I made a skin file for the StepLFO that has the following features:
You can't create new knobs with the ES scripting language, so I had to use existing knobs to do double duty. For the Euclidean generator: The Length in Steps parameter on the main page determines the total length of the pattern, and the End Step parameter determines the number of hits in the pattern. Due to this, you can only use the pattern generator in Start/Length mode. So, choose the length, choose the number of hits with the End param, go to the Utility group and hit Process. Magic! It currently creates steps at with a max output value. This can be scaled. Also, I don't know if it's just because I'm a terrible programmer or because LUA sucks, but sometimes the resulting patterns are a bit glitchy especially if you keep hammering the function buttons. Save this code in a file called gui_steplfo.lua and place it in a skin folder named whatever you want. Windows ex: %appdata%\Expert Sleepers\Silent Way\Skins\EuclidLFO(or whatever you want to call it)\Contents\Resources No idea where it should go on a Mac. Choose the skin from the plugin options page. code:
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Oldstench posted:Regarding Expert Sleepers Silent Way, I made a skin file for the StepLFO that has the following features: You are a computer synth lord. Bless this synthy script. THANK YOU!!!!
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 00:55 |
It's not really synth related, but I like all of you and I sold a synth to buy it soooo... after four and a half years of thinking about it and a bunch of time on waitlists I finally got a handpan. Super loving excited. Also, selling off most of my hardware and buying a mixer was probably a really good idea, I'm actually sitting down and doing stuff. I can't believe how much routing everything through one set of ins has sped up my workflow.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:It's not really synth related, but I like all of you and I sold a synth to buy it soooo... This is a LAN thread for the state of INSANITY Synth Nation representing the real, not faking the funk Can you hear me CC? Continuous Controller rocking your block Bleeps and Bloops we hard we ain't soft etc I want to be Roger Troutman when I grow up sliderule posted:QY700 is right out. There has been a WANTED:QY700 @ $400 ad on Kijiji since the beginning of March. The QY70 only has a single MIDI In/Out, so it's a bit less flexible. Also I really don't need the on-board sound, the on-board styles / accompaniment, the mini keyboard, or the portability. So it's a less than ideal option. The QY700 has got the problem of what samples are out there probably aren't going to change hands much. There are a lot more MC80s out there, but it'll eat MRC disks so maybe it has a similar problem. Don't forget to search for MC-80EX because it might not come up if wherever you're looking has a lovely search. It's the same but has the unfortunate sound card factory installed. e- Almost forgot, there's also the MV30 which is, iirc, more directly built on the MC500 with a U220/D70 bolted on. They seem to be going for very cheap, never had one. MrLonghair posted:If you want a the most powerful modern hardware sequencers it's MPC500, MPC1000, MPC2500, and JJOS where applicable. The timing is as tight as it should be, just a bit unwieldy and better off for those of us who record live. Definitely agree, even stock, MPC is tough to beat. You've got the extra pros of FAT filesystem/folders, CF/USB backup and a still healthy aftermarket compared to the other stuff. Startyde fucked around with this message at 11:23 on Jun 13, 2014 |
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Startyde posted:e- Almost forgot, there's also the MV30 which is, iirc, more directly built on the MC500 with a U220/D70 bolted on. They seem to be going for very cheap, never had one. Well, that would round out my 80s digital fetish with the DX7. Probably hen's teeth though. I had not really been looking at MPCs, but a 500 might be in the price range. Single MIDI I/O, so same complaint as the QY70, but the sampling aspect adds some value. Thanks again! edit: Is that tiny screen going to be an obstacle for sequencing external tracks? Tan Dumplord fucked around with this message at 13:15 on Jun 13, 2014 |
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Synths and Synthesis MkII: Sold all my synths and went analog WHAT NOW
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sliderule posted:edit: Is that tiny screen going to be an obstacle for sequencing external tracks? It's more like a ledge that you sometimes bump your toe into. The MPC1000 screen has a full on dot matrix whereas the 500 has a 2x16 character screen, you'd have to work more by and take good notes.
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Hmm yeah, I guess the 500 is not for me. Maybe I'll get lucky on a 1000.
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 19:31 |
Reminder that a dirt cheap computer is far more fun for drums and midi than a thousand dollar dedicated sequencer.
WAFFLEHOUND fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Jun 13, 2014 |
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Reminder that a dirt cheapass computer is far more fun for drums and midi than a thousand dollar dedicated sequencer.
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 20:27 |
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:It's not really synth related, but I like all of you and I sold a synth to buy it soooo... after four and a half years of thinking about it and a bunch of time on waitlists I finally got a handpan. Super loving excited. What mixer did you buy?
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This thing for like 70 off. The built in reverb is pretty good and I use it to route things into the computer, which is set up for drums/samples/polysynths and I don't have enough synths to need 16 ins.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Reminder that a dirt cheap computer is far more fun for drums and midi than a thousand dollar dedicated sequencer. That's debatable. Maybe I just haven't used the best software, but I find the mouse and GUI a lovely tool for live composition / jamming. Also I won't be spending a thousand dollars.
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Just get an ipad and Alesis case.
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The Alesis iO Dock II alone costs more than a used hardware sequencer, though.
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 21:17 |
a hammer to hit yourself in the dick with is cheaper as well, which is arguably more efficient than hardware sampler/sequencers since at least you're getting instant percussion.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:So does a hammer to hit yourself in the dick with, which is arguably more efficient than hardware sampler/sequencers since at least you're getting instant percussion. Stop kinkshaming me.
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 22:33 |
Strap me down, gag me, and make me sequence with an MPC 2500 while pouring hot wax on my nipples URGH HURTS SO GOOD
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:It's not really synth related, but I like all of you and I sold a synth to buy it soooo... after four and a half years of thinking about it and a bunch of time on waitlists I finally got a handpan. Super loving excited. How did you work before? Multi-channel computer audio interface?
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# ? Jun 13, 2014 22:53 |
Yep, and there was way too much temptation to spend forever getting each in sounding perfect off the bat.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:a hammer to hit yourself in the dick with is cheaper as well, which is arguably more efficient than hardware sampler/sequencers since at least you're getting instant percussion. Can you point to the part on this doll where the hardware sequencer touched you? It's okay, it can't hurt you any more.
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I think your wallet fell out of your pocket when you leaned over to point at that scatter knob.
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# ? Jun 14, 2014 03:25 |
I keep thinking of ways to cover the last three letters on that button.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Reminder that a dirt cheap computer is far more fun for drums and midi than a thousand dollar dedicated sequencer. Reminder that the person posting this 1: thinks the 303 is, like, the best synth ever 2: lives in waikiki 3: is apparently basing his judgment of hardware sequencers of of the tb-3. Subsequently his opinion is utter poo poo. Also a reminder both his beloved A4 and 303 are basically thousand dollar dedicated sequencers. So, in addition to having bad opinions, he's also self contradictory. Rm1x/RS7000 for life, gently caress the haters
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I wish I could give you poo poo but yeah that's pretty much all true.
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# ? Jun 14, 2014 06:14 |
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jesus christ this thread. obligatory synth talk: This weekend I'm beginning another track that will only use Waldorf products. Vive la Blofeld!
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Sizone posted:Also a reminder both his beloved A4 and 303 are basically thousand dollar dedicated sequencers. Hey now, the main reason I'm getting an A4 is to sequence my MS-20. t Ok, also as a 4 voice synth, but mostly to sequence. A Winner is Jew fucked around with this message at 08:48 on Jun 14, 2014 |
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To be fair, the sequencer on the A4 is great, I just would want that as the main sequencer all around.
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# ? Jun 14, 2014 08:28 |
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I think the Model D is the best synth ever, after on-hands experience But then again, synths that use joysticks trigger psychotic murder rampages in me.
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MrLonghair posted:I think the Model D is the best synth ever, after on-hands experience catstick man, catstick Wish I grabbed one when they were ~$300
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:To be fair, the sequencer on the A4 is great, I just would want that as the main sequencer all around. That's why Audio Damage copied it and is releasing it for EuroRack with all of the A4 sequencer's features and more: http://www.analogindustries.com/b1873/The+New+poo poo/
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renderful posted:That's why Audio Damage copied it and is releasing it for EuroRack with all of the A4 sequencer's features and more: http://www.analogindustries.com/b1873/The+New+poo poo/ It looks like it, but the power of the Elektron sequencers is in the p-locks, and I don't see this having that feature unless I'm completely blind and missing a major bullet point.
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The good reasons to get into modular keep growing and growing
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Oldstench posted:It looks like it, but the power of the Elektron sequencers is in the p-locks, and I don't see this having that feature unless I'm completely blind and missing a major bullet point. There are 3 CV channels that you can set per step, which are effectively parameter locks. Controlling a modular with an A4, you have 4 outputs, so you can generally do pitch, gate, and 2 channels for CV. So this buys you one more CV channel plus the aux gate output, whatever that does exactly (just a built in mult for the gate?).
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# ? Jun 14, 2014 20:13 |
That honestly sounds really cool. I think the only thing that could get me back into modular is something like a self-contained Polivoks rack where I don't have to buy it piece by piece. And it was priced like a box of donuts. Seriously though, Euro is super cool.
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:That honestly sounds really cool. I think the only thing that could get me back into modular is something like a self-contained Polivoks rack where I don't have to buy it piece by piece. And it was priced like a box of donuts. So http://www.analoguehaven.com/doepfer/darkenergyii/ ?
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The DE sounds great but I'm not sure what it has in common with a Polivoks?
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