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AFAIK the virus has a workhorse reputation because it has very versatile oscillators, solid filters and FX, and boasts above average polyphony and multitimbrality in an attractively knobby package. DSP technology has come a long way and there are few secrets of the architecture left unrevealed, so I don't think they should have too hard of a time giving it a run for its money.
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Laserjet 4P posted:Lots of people do want a new Virus, but when you can have FPGA oscillators with real analog filters, why not use that? Also, the reason the Virus was a godsend in the 00s was simply because you got a lot of polyphony, 16-part multitimbrality and effects per multitimbral part; since a lot of people were keeping everything in MIDI and recorded the main outs, that was a necessity. In addition to this, TI was novel as a concept at the time too, and the LFO possibilities were incredible. It was basically the hardware version of Massive for the longest time.
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I'm kind of out of the loop when it comes to "synth-adjacent" equipment these days, are there any mixers out there that are designed with synths (or really, just a mess of line-level signals) in mind? I have access to a shitload of traditional mixers at work but I'd love something small to just basically route signals and do some level adjustment on the fly. I can definitely find something from the big mixer brands, I'm sure, but I'm curious if there's anything out there from synth makers that might have flown under my radar or that does something cool/unique.
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MockingQuantum posted:I'm kind of out of the loop when it comes to "synth-adjacent" equipment these days, are there any mixers out there that are designed with synths (or really, just a mess of line-level signals) in mind? I have access to a shitload of traditional mixers at work but I'd love something small to just basically route signals and do some level adjustment on the fly. I can definitely find something from the big mixer brands, I'm sure, but I'm curious if there's anything out there from synth makers that might have flown under my radar or that does something cool/unique. not sure exactly what you're asking, but do you mean something like this? https://www.roland.com/global/products/mx-1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfY3QpBFL1I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38WDZoEQ_vE Hey all - opinion poll time: All other things being equal, would you prefer a Roland TB-3 or Novation Circuit Mono Station?
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I’ve had both and I might rebuy the TB-3 after reading about the engine update The circuit is a better desert island synth tho for obvious reasons
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A MIRACLE posted:I’ve had both and I might rebuy the TB-3 after reading about the engine update What's this now? Edit: I got the TB-3 a month ago for almost nothing and it's okay. I haven't gotten those 303 goose bumps out of it that some VSTs can do and the other sounds haven't made their way into my music yet. I haven't really given it a shot yet I guess. It's a very specific instrument. I am looking at a Circuit tho, simply because I want a simple sequencer that can do beats as I try and get a live set up going. Seems to do that and a little more and the latest updates let you upload your own samples which is keen. The other option would be a TR8S or a Digitakt but thats more than I want to spend. Philthy fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Jul 18, 2019 |
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AverySpecialfriend posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLG0hqTtlgA Yeah, the Snyderphonics Manta http://snyderphonics.com/manta.htm
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Philthy posted:What's this now? http://doperobot.com/wordpress/2019/03/20/roland-tb-3-extended-features-parameter-recall/ Keep the tb-3 it’s actually good. Add the circuit for sequencing /backing tracks and play sick leads on the tb-3 touchpad. There’s a lot more than 303 soundalikes on it A MIRACLE fucked around with this message at 01:11 on Jul 18, 2019 |
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A MIRACLE posted:http://doperobot.com/wordpress/2019/03/20/roland-tb-3-extended-features-parameter-recall/ It's not going anywhere. I do have an older VST that controls a lot of those internals already, but it seems like that guy found a way to double up and beyond some of the limitations. I'm not certain how he's sending all that data back and forth. Hopefully someone puts out a newer VST. Edit: Found one that lets you assign http://ctrlr.org/roland-tb-3-editor/ Philthy fucked around with this message at 01:55 on Jul 18, 2019 |
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for the record I mean the mono station https://novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit-mono-station not the circuit groove box https://novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit
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A MIRACLE posted:What’s a good aspirational knobby flagship synth with a nice keybed? Or should I get a CZ-1 Nord?
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Oldstench posted:Yeah, the Snyderphonics Manta $775 controller 😬
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AverySpecialfriend posted:$775 controller 😬 You asked.
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Tbh I should just get a Hyve and route it thru my Minibrute 2S at that point, that could be mildly sick.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:not sure exactly what you're asking, but do you mean something like this? https://www.roland.com/global/products/mx-1/ I do mean something like that! Probably not that specifically since I'm not really in the Roland ecosystem so it's a bit light on inputs, but yeah I'm generally curious if there's any more "performance" oriented mixers that have come out recently, or anything that isn't your bog standard, general-purpose pro-audio mixer. The Keith McMillen K-Mix is another example of what I'm thinking of. It's possible not much new gear like that is out, since it's a niche market that's a subset of another niche market, but I figured I'd ask. Always looking for new toys that do fun stuff with synths, and I am (was) a live mixing engineer by trade so I already kind of treat mixers like weird silent instruments. fake edit: I'm also asking in part because I could have sworn I saw some cool mixer thing that was specifically designed for synths, that had a limited degree of midi "sequencing" for effects, sends, mutes, etc. but now I can't find any evidence it exists. It's possible I dreamt it. MockingQuantum fucked around with this message at 21:08 on Jul 18, 2019 |
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I really like that Hyve. Basically anything with a hex layout is interesting to me. It's one of my favorite parts about having the Lemur app on my ipad.
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MockingQuantum posted:I do mean something like that! Probably not that specifically since I'm not really in the Roland ecosystem so it's a bit light on inputs, but yeah I'm generally curious if there's any more "performance" oriented mixers that have come out recently, or anything that isn't your bog standard, general-purpose pro-audio mixer. The Keith McMillen K-Mix is another example of what I'm thinking of. It's possible not much new gear like that is out, since it's a niche market that's a subset of another niche market, but I figured I'd ask. Always looking for new toys that do fun stuff with synths, and I am (was) a live mixing engineer by trade so I already kind of treat mixers like weird silent instruments. I have the MX1 and absolutely love it. Happy to answer any questions you might have.
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MockingQuantum posted:I do mean something like that! Probably not that specifically since I'm not really in the Roland ecosystem so it's a bit light on inputs, but yeah I'm generally curious if there's any more "performance" oriented mixers that have come out recently, or anything that isn't your bog standard, general-purpose pro-audio mixer. The Keith McMillen K-Mix is another example of what I'm thinking of. It's possible not much new gear like that is out, since it's a niche market that's a subset of another niche market, but I figured I'd ask. Always looking for new toys that do fun stuff with synths, and I am (was) a live mixing engineer by trade so I already kind of treat mixers like weird silent instruments. This maybe? https://playdifferently.org/model-1/#MODEL1_Features From the DJ thread... skull mask mcgee posted:A lot of recording mixers have an aux mix function which allow you to send a separate mix to headphones and/or a pair of monitors. So for the channel(s) you want to hear in headphones you just turn up their respective send pots. Allen & Heath mixers also have a headphone solo button for each channel which operates about how you would be used to. Even their cheapest recording mixer has that functionality which definitely comes in handy.
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MockingQuantum posted:I do mean something like that! Probably not that specifically since I'm not really in the Roland ecosystem so it's a bit light on inputs, but yeah I'm generally curious if there's any more "performance" oriented mixers that have come out recently, or anything that isn't your bog standard, general-purpose pro-audio mixer. Just go full Deadmau5 and get a Presonus StudioLive.
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AverySpecialfriend posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLG0hqTtlgA There's C-thru music's Axis 64 and Axis 49: https://www.c-thru-music.com/cgi/?page=prod_axis-64 Also, holy mother of gently caress, this video is practically 11 years old now    I remember watching it when it was just released...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WlS2dfZ3L0
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Anyone still have Endless installed? https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/90d994dd865473bcc7eb 2 Let's jam together on Endlesss! Here's a personal invite to a jam called 'Endless Bonerjam' https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/8f211e226b0ba9f6aec3 3 Let's jam together on Endlesss! Here's a personal invite to a jam called 'Endless Bonerjam' https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/b22f6190a7a456b3f4ed 4 Let's jam together on Endlesss! Here's a personal invite to a jam called 'Endless Bonerjam' https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/e26ad28e921d8e8107bf 5 Let's jam together on Endlesss! Here's a personal invite to a jam called 'Endless Bonerjam' https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/128a22d60d9350f88950 https://endlesss.fm/invite/shartcarbuncle/1e91a10a81c13100db2a Tag urself. I can generate more invites if people join. Shart Carbuncle fucked around with this message at 03:27 on Jul 21, 2019 |
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Thanks for the heads-up, this app looks awesome! I added something to one of your boner jams. I can see myself really getting into this.
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giogadi posted:Thanks for the heads-up, this app looks awesome! I added something to one of your boner jams. I can see myself really getting into this. Cool, assuming you used the first invite link. I want to cross them off as people join, because they’re single use. Thanks for joining!
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I took the sixth.
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AverySpecialfriend posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLG0hqTtlgA I was thinking of just getting a Sensel Morph with the developer overlay and just drawing a hex grid on it or playing with other isomorphic shapes. They do have a buchla overlay and other interesting things. Edit: I just ordered one and I'll play around with it, but on their forum they have posted a hex keyboard template. Rifter17 fucked around with this message at 07:42 on Jul 21, 2019 |
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Folks interested in sharing their favorite synth youtubers, or other content creators? Here's some of my favorites. SynthMania - Amazing keyboardist. Breaks down 80's - 90's trance styles. Alex Ball - A couple months ago someone here posted his amazing hour-long Roland documentary, although he also has shorter documentaries on stuff like the LinnDrum and the Prophet. He also posts amazing original songs often played on 80s and 90s synths. Of all the musicians I follow, I'm most jealous of his skills. Once Upon a Synth - Posts cool introductions to designing specific sounds, and thoughts on composing. What you got?
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On a completely unrelated note, I have "finished" my first song and I'd be interested to hear feedback on it. Composition feedback is welcome, but I'm especially interested in hearing any synth technique feedback. I'm sure there's some newbie mistakes in here somewhere, which I'd love to correct, but I'm really happy with how it turned out. This was composed and recorded entirely on the Deluge, I just transcoded it from WAV to OGG on my PC. It's mixed a little quiet, so watch out for that. https://www.smokingonabike.com/music/track19d.ogg
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i have 8 hp in my eurorack case that is currenty occupied by a redundant trigger sequencer and i am looking to replace it with something with a little more pep. i could use something for interesting drums since right now my peaks ends up pulling that duty a lot of the time, but im open to other ideas. anybody have a suggestion that isnt just two distings?
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Mr. Sharps posted:i have 8 hp in my eurorack case that is currenty occupied by a redundant trigger sequencer and i am looking to replace it with something with a little more pep. i could use something for interesting drums since right now my peaks ends up pulling that duty a lot of the time, but im open to other ideas. anybody have a suggestion that isnt just two distings? Some ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBC6n-SiJfo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T864rOO-2SY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5K-PJHJ3LM or you could get a Bastl tea kick and a pico Drums in 8hp ideally you should free 2 more hp and get a Basimilus iteritas alter because that thing is bonkers and does all the drums SpaceGoatFarts fucked around with this message at 21:17 on Jul 22, 2019 |
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ColdPie posted:Folks interested in sharing their favorite synth youtubers, or other content creators? Here's some of my favorites. Good stuff, subscribed them all. Here’s a few that most are probably familiar with but let’s get them out of the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7qlc5EVydo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd5WnuLzQzk Look Mum No Computer. Mostly centered around crazy DYI stuff but there’s a lot of more general interest synth stuff and nice song performances too. Probably best known for the furby organ and 100osc synth projects. His way of presenting stuff is not everyone’s cup of tea but I think it adds to the charm and it definitely stands out from the drier stuff out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sf60EVcqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoJvgGT1njk Hainbach. Features a lot of somewhat more esoteric ways of creating electronic music. Analog tape, lab equipment and so on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8od1a1mySU Loopop. Synth overviews and tutorials so not terribly exciting but still a great resource for feeding your GAS. There’s less time spent in listening oscillator waveforms and filter sweeps than in Sonic Labs videos which is a huge plus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0N6kr6H6_Q Ricky Tinez. Mostly jams with small, mobile setups but there’s always good overviews of how they are constructed.
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https://www.youtube.com/user/sliskpottaSimon the Magpie- occasional collaborator with the aforementioned LMNC. https://www.youtube.com/user/hello6amMylarMelodies- His podcast Why We Bleep is really fantastic too. https://www.youtube.com/user/cuckoomusicCuckoo- what Reggie Watts is to Moog and ElectroHarmonix Cuckoo seems be for Teenage Engineering. Except he isn’t funny. But he is very earnest and nice. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTt3O4_IW5gnA0c58eXshg8Bit Keys- You may be familiar with vintage computer enthusiast channel 8 Bit Guy. He has a toy keyboard/cheap synth channel too. https://www.youtube.com/user/sonicstateSonicState- this is sonicstate’s channel. This is just basic. https://www.youtube.com/user/songstowearpantstoAndrew Huang- the queer pewdiepie of music YouTubers, except by all accounts a good person and not like pewdiepie.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19d2P3NZZk Moot is a pretty good behringer demo dude for all of his videos ive never heard a finished track by Huang, most synth tubers make really uninspired music or just boring blade runner covers
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Clavavisage posted:for all of his videos ive never heard a finished track by Huang, most synth tubers make really uninspired music or just boring blade runner covers He has like a bajillion albums and eps out and he apparently just did the music for the new Hank Green microbiology series. But yeah, a lot of his early stuff (songs to wear pants to) was very memey and gimmicky and based on like donor suggestions, eBay buys, etc and he’s never been able to break into mainstream channels since. But he probably also makes more and has better work/life balance than your average Pitchfork indie multi instrumentalist in 2019 so.
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Does anyone here have an Empress Zoia? I’ve been thinking about it for a while and I realized it has a cab sim and an envelope follower module plus a CV out which means I could do unnecessary things like play my semimodular with my guitar. I don’t think this would actually sound all that great but I’ve been trying to figure out how to do it since I got this synth so it’s exciting to me.
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While we’re sharing cool YouTube links, this dude makes insane tape loop installations that land somewhere between Ambient And Deep Techno depending https://youtu.be/zHBS39_m4oI
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Electric Bugaloo posted:
I'm pretty sure his wife isn't a dude... https://www.instagram.com/essabowser/ So I think that makes him not queer. But he definitely paints his nails so  j.peeba posted:Look Mum No Computer. One notable omission: Bo Beatz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLWzmYjtMHQ
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Jexus is back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL2_widtFss
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Electric Bugaloo posted:He has like a bajillion albums and eps out and he apparently just did the music for the new Hank Green microbiology series. But yeah, a lot of his early stuff (songs to wear pants to) was very memey and gimmicky and based on like donor suggestions, eBay buys, etc and he’s never been able to break into mainstream channels since. But he probably also makes more and has better work/life balance than your average Pitchfork indie multi instrumentalist in 2019 so. He also does mention production work that he's not able to discuss due to NDA. Maybe commercial work or he's providing ghost production for artists. The deliver style is definitely not my type (I'm more a dry humor Hainbach video type) but he does do a good job showing how to make music out of often really simple ideas and found sounds. And his paid placement videos can be rather eye-rolling (Hey guys, today I'm using Skittles to write a song!) but he's gotta eat so I can't begrudge that sort of thing too much. For a synth-adjacent channel there's Knobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiMgd_a1O7k (LGT sample video) who does demos of effects pedals (mostly) and has been incorporating synths into his later stuff. I actually met him by accident* and by all accounts he seemed to be a pretty chill guy. *note to self, if you're at a music event and you crack a joke about a channel with a faceless host, make sure one of the people there isn't said host. Or if you do make it a good-natured joke and they might introduce themselves.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I'm pretty sure his wife isn't a dude... My girlfriend is not a dude and I’m queer. Being in a same-sex relationship is not the barrier to queerness. Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of bi/pan/asexual people just end up being suddenly ‘not queer’ when they’re in a straight-presenting relationship. Are heterosexual dudes who cross dress not queer? Are heterosexual trans women not queer? Dude crossdresses in more ways than nail polish and that’s pretty textbook “performing queerness.”
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Anybody used one of these? https://conductivelabs.com/ I'm intrigued, because I'm kind of a scrub when it come to actually making music-like sounds, but I'm undecided on whether it would really open things up for me or just complicate my setup.
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