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I’ve had my preorder in at a local store for a bit and was debating it up until recently - one guy posted a video that reminded me of the demo scene from the 90s which sold me on it. I’ve an OP1 for about six years and find use but very occasionally out of it ever since I got a Monomachine. The OPZ seems perfect as a portable sketch pad that will no doubt have more updates over the years. I’ve fallen in and out of the hype over the last year and I’m curious to see what I can do with it. If all it winds up being a great portable jam synth, then so be it.
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64bit_Dophins posted:I left my microkorg in the trunk of my car for a year and now it's melted and none of the keys work I have a Minilogue and while I have definitely found a spot for it in my workflow, it really benefits from some additional effects processing like overdrive, distortion, fuzz, reverb, and chorus to help thicken the sound up a bit. I really like it for leads or background synth effects.
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64bit_Dophins posted:I left my microkorg in the trunk of my car for a year and now it's melted and none of the keys work Minilogue demos are mostly people playing the Stranger Things theme or derivatives, but it really can do so much more than that. It's cheese capable, sure, but you can get really weird with it, and yes, as MrSargent said, it really benefits from pedals. Definitely don't leave the Minilogue in your trunk for a year!
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A MIRACLE posted:I feel like the cuckoo videos can be helpful but I just cannot stand that dudes personality or whatever you call it I also don't care for his videos just because his voice gets on my nerves. Still pretty useful for checking out newer synths but he's no Sonic Lab baldy that's for sure. MrSargent posted:I have a Minilogue and while I have definitely found a spot for it in my workflow, it really benefits from some additional effects processing like overdrive, distortion, fuzz, reverb, and chorus to help thicken the sound up a bit. I really like it for leads or background synth effects. I guess I'd have to play with it because I don't really get that impression from the demos. That said the build in effects on the microkorg are all trash imo and I usually used it with guitar pedals anyways. I really like the sequencer though and I feel like I would be able to make some really cool hard-percussion/drum loops using the sequencer and a big muff. ricecult posted:Minilogue demos are mostly people playing the Stranger Things theme or derivatives, but it really can do so much more than that. It's cheese capable, sure, but you can get really weird with it, and yes, as MrSargent said, it really benefits from pedals. Yeah I was dumb but then again I got that microkorg for $100 like 5 years ago and underestimated the effects of a summer in the southern united states with no garage . For sure won't put the minilogue in my car like that lol.
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I would just get another microkorg, or maybe a used JD XI if you want to switch it up
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A MIRACLE posted:I would just get another microkorg, or maybe a used JD XI if you want to switch it up Is there any reason to get the Microkorg S over the original? Is it any different from the original aside from the built in speakers? I tried the JD XI a few years back at a guitar center and was not impressed. The digital synths and drums just weren't doing it for me. Maybe it was just the crappy m-audio guitar center monitors but compared to the micro-brute next to it on the same speakers it just sounded super weak.
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64bit_Dophins posted:I also don't care for his videos just because his voice gets on my nerves. Still pretty useful for checking out newer synths but he's no Sonic Lab baldy that's for sure. I instinctively hate him because he looks and sounds exactly like every gormless rich boy hippy I ever met at crappy free gigs, and second rate indie film festivals, but if you get past the annoying intros the dude knows his stuff. In other news, I picked up a Roland JV-2080 recently and this thing loving rules. If you like dated 90s style romplers and 'song of the dolphin' style pads then its a definite two thumbs up.
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BeigeJacket posted:In other news, I picked up a Roland JV-2080 recently and this thing loving rules. If you like dated 90s style romplers and 'song of the dolphin' style pads then its a definite two thumbs up. I’ll agree, except I own the JD-990.
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Cuckoo has ASMR voice but he seems like a cool dude. It’s been nice to watch his channel get more popular. Some of his songs would be better without the singing.
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BeigeJacket posted:I instinctively hate him because he looks and sounds exactly like every gormless rich boy hippy I ever met at crappy free gigs, and second rate indie film festivals, but if you get past the annoying intros the dude knows his stuff. I do love 90s Romplers and I have eyed them before. Out of curiosity are you referring to these pads? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2ek5nZAjVk He really does look like a Trustafarian that's for sure. Reminds me of the guys in college that used to annoy me by flirting with my college photographer gf at "basement shows" and "film viewing parties". Once you get past that he does know his stuff.
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BeigeJacket posted:In other news, I picked up a Roland JV-2080 recently and this thing loving rules. If you like dated 90s style romplers and 'song of the dolphin' style pads then its a definite two thumbs up. Yup, it's an awesome album https://open.spotify.com/album/0aGxVqBu6Zf95Zu7r3pNy8
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I scored a local Ensoniq SQ-80 for $150. I don't understand how these things aren't $2000. The best of weird eighties digital and analog, can sound very vintage analog or insanely weird digital. And it's a joy to work on even though it has the one data slider.
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Transistor Rhythm posted:I scored a local Ensoniq SQ-80 for $150. I don't understand how these things aren't $2000. The best of weird eighties digital and analog, can sound very vintage analog or insanely weird digital. And it's a joy to work on even though it has the one data slider. Yeah, I got an ESQ-1 for, like, $300 or something a couple of years ago. I guess the GS-stigma of digital oscs keeps the price low or something.
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Transistor Rhythm posted:I scored a local Ensoniq SQ-80 for $150. I don't understand how these things aren't $2000. The best of weird eighties digital and analog, can sound very vintage analog or insanely weird digital. And it's a joy to work on even though it has the one data slider. In all fairness there are several of them on ebay approaching $800-$1000. If I ever saw one for $150-250 I'd buy it without question. My roommate in college had one for awhile and it was a lot of fun. Definitely underrated. I'm looking at microbrutes again lol. Is it worth the extra $200 or so to just get the minibrute instead? I'm worried that I'll be disappointed by the microbrtue.
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Transistor Rhythm posted:I scored a local Ensoniq SQ-80 for $150. I don't understand how these things aren't $2000. The best of weird eighties digital and analog, can sound very vintage analog or insanely weird digital. And it's a joy to work on even though it has the one data slider. Everything in this post applies to the DW-8000 as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bh_xr_5DPw Criminally underrated.
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HotCanadianChick posted:Everything in this post applies to the DW-8000 as well. Sounds like a fatter version of the Poly-800
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64bit_Dophins posted:Sounds like a fatter version of the Poly-800 Same filters IIRC, though it actually has 8 filters (one per voice) unlike the Poly-800, which shared one filter for all 8 voices (thus technically making it a paraphonic synth, not a true poly). I had, and tossed a Poly-800; it’s garbage compared to the DW, especially when the DW can be had for not much more money than the $100 you occasionally see P800s going for.
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ESQ-crew 4life. Sounds great, multi-timbral, polychaining, good sequencer. Quit talking about how great they are gosh. I've still got a cigar box of the old E2 tapes but I think there's a dude who's done repros of the old maartist multi-carts. Although there's not much to them if you want to put one together.
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i liked my esq-1 because i managed to make a little money in the middle of a lean summer but man, opening that thing up to look at the battery was  every corner was cut it felt like, i liked the sound of it but after seeing the insides of it i couldnt get rid of it fast enough 
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64bit_Dophins posted:I do love 90s Romplers and I have eyed them before. Wasn’t specifically referring to that d n b tune (those synths sound a bit glitchier than the 2080, which is buttery smoooth) more the generic new age, ambient swells you can wash your brain in. I’ve only messed around with tweaking the presets thus far, I need to learn how to program something from scratch. Plavski posted:Yup, it's an awesome album Incredible record. Not gonna lie it was legowelt that made me get one of these things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kH1zlgPoA4 BeigeJacket fucked around with this message at 07:23 on Sep 19, 2018 |
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byob historian posted:every corner was cut it felt like, i liked the sound of it but after seeing the insides of it i couldnt get rid of it fast enough Ensoniq certainly built to a price point. Otoh, at this point all the usual faults are known. Samples still breathing are hardy. The display driver and VFD I worry about but not that much. Power should be addressed/changed on most things their age regardless. I figure by the time mine die some crazy dude will have rare part repros or P12/P-Xs will have reached ensoniq prices. Looking at where Junos are hell maybe I’ll be able to trade for a prophet lol.
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BeigeJacket posted:Wasn’t specifically referring to that d n b tune (those synths sound a bit glitchier than the 2080, which is buttery smoooth) more the generic new age, ambient swells you can wash your brain in. Oh ok yeah I wasn't sure if you were referring to a specific song or a general sound/feel. Legowelt is a cool guy he plays synth and don't afraid of anything.
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listen everybody should just own an ms-2000 its like $300 and does everything. also sounds mad all the time.
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magiccarpet posted:listen everybody should just own an ms-2000 its like $300 and does everything. also sounds mad all the time. It’ll treat you hella good  e: or was that a Nord I forget now. Whatev Startyde fucked around with this message at 02:13 on Sep 20, 2018 |
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magiccarpet posted:listen everybody should just own an ms-2000 its like $300 and does everything. also sounds mad all the time. I've wanted one of those since I first even got into music. I still can't go buying synths atm but I definitely would love one of these.
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I got a digitone it’s pretty nice. It’s my only synth now. I have two drum machines, an mfb 522 and a dr 110.
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A MIRACLE posted:I got a digitone it’s pretty nice. It’s my only synth now. I have two drum machines, an mfb 522 and a dr 110. Do you like the MFB 522? I've been thinking about getting one as my first drum machine. Had a buddy in college that had one and I got to mess around with it for awhile and loved it. Did you buy it from Analog Heaven? Also in what ways is the MS-2000 different from the Microkorg? Aren't they more or less the same synth? I understand the MS-2000 has a much better user interface (because it has more than 5 usable knobs) but doesn't it have the same sound processor in it? Is there a big difference between the sounds of the two? CerealKilla420 fucked around with this message at 18:34 on Sep 20, 2018 |
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magiccarpet posted:listen everybody should just own an ms-2000 its like $300 and does everything. also sounds mad all the time. Already got one BTW; I've been looking for a bag/soft case to put this bastard in, and can't see anything. Any ideas?
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64bit_Dophins posted:Do you like the MFB 522? I've been thinking about getting one as my first drum machine. Had a buddy in college that had one and I got to mess around with it for awhile and loved it. Did you buy it from Analog Heaven? I bought it on Craigslist. It’s really nice  It’s better than a real 808 because it’s about the size of a 3x5 notecard. Huge sound which is hilarious coming out of such a tiny box. I like that it has a bunch of outputs even though I only use the stereo jack right now. There’s a bit of hard wired panning on it that I like too. The only downside is no battery power or mono output mix so if you want to run it through mono pedals take that into consideration. I have it routed to stereo in on the digitone right now Have a look at the newer ones like the tanzbar lite and the tanzmaus too. They have parameter locking which is neat. I really want a tanzmaus
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A MIRACLE posted:I bought it on Craigslist. It’s really nice Oh man the Tanzmaus looks excellent. Very tempted to get one 0_o
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I think a lot of people sleep on mfb because the fit and finish isn’t amazing but the modules I’ve got from them have been great. The dominion is certainly better feeling than the old drum boxes but it’s not like Mini luxurious or anything. Dual LFO is still my favorite small lfo, VCA same. Shame I think they killed the dual adsr that was great if you use the doepfer bus.
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So a accurate SH-101 clone that's well built for $200? I'll believe it when I see it but the demos make it look very promising. I might wait for this thing to come out before I pull the trigger on another microkorg.
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The Tanzmaus is techno/house in a box. It is weird as gently caress to program. If you don't play it for week you'll completely forget how to do anything because everything is button combos. I mean, there isn't even a dedicated play button - it's a button combo to start/stop...wtf? Watch this video to see how wonky it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEmE_-isRGM
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Oldstench posted:The Tanzmaus is techno/house in a box. I don't understand why you have to press the shift key to start and stop the sequence but other than that it seems pretty cool. When I use synths most of the time I just send them midi data from ableton live anyways so this isn't a huge deal. Also that video makes it appear at least somewhat straight-forward albeit a little bit incontinent. The sounds are top notch and it seems like it's minty af. Gear Satan is on my shoulder talking in my ear again... 
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64bit_Dophins posted:So a accurate SH-101 clone that's well built for $200? I'll believe it when I see it but the demos make it look very promising. I might wait for this thing to come out before I pull the trigger on another microkorg. I believe it, this is Uli, it “has to” be cheaper than the Roland boutique. Well built, well... to be seen I suppose.
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Can I wear it like a keytar
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A MIRACLE posted:Can I wear it like a keytar You can as it comes with an adapter.
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Dammit Uli stop making me regret my $800 in Boutiques ya jackass.  At least they’re kawaii.
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