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I'm thinking about picking up a Volca trio. This is probably a dumb question, but if I'm going to sync all three to Ableton, do I need three MIDI cables (one for each unit), or just one MIDI cable to one unit and then two sync cables to the others?
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CAT rear end now!!! posted:If all you're looking for is syncing the other two Volcas to Ableton's MIDI clock, yes, the sync cables will do just fine. The first volca will send the MIDI clock it gets from Ableton to the other ones. However, that's the ONLY thing the sync cables will do, so if you want to sequence the other two Volcas via Ableton, you'll need a MIDI cable for each. That really should be enough, thanks! I'm still living overseas, so I want to build a very lightweight jam setup. I'm leaning towards buying the Volcas and routing them into Ableton via my interface (Komplete Audio 6) for effects and recording.
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Apr 3, 2014 13:02
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A Winner is Jew posted:Yes. Could also track down an Ultranova for ~300 used, which also gives you an audio interface.
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Aug 16, 2014 18:50
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A Winner is Jew posted:Christmas is coming up and most of these will go on sale since the only time I buy VST instruments / effects is when they're 50-80% off. (Except for Bazille since I got the 30% off for being a beta tester) There's also a ton of deals on/around Black Friday. I use this site to track them: http://rekkerd.org/deals-deals-deals/
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Sep 3, 2014 18:40
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If you don't mind going used, you can easily find the Electribe ER-1 for $150
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I want to buy a mixer for some OTB jams with a couple of synths, a drum machine, and some effect pedals. Would I be best off with a gritty old-school mixer (Boss, Tascam, etc.) or should I go for a newer Yamaha, Mackie or A&H model?
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Feb 10, 2015 23:17
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Speaking of favorable exchange rates, I'm going to Japan tomorrow and the Yen is at 120 to the dollar. Is there anything cool I should pick up, or any good synth shops to check out? I'm leaning towards buying an SQ-1 and some sort of Volca (probably Bass). edit: no i'm not buying a goddamn miku stomp curried lamb of God fucked around with this message at 12:58 on Mar 14, 2015 |
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Mar 14, 2015 00:04
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Also, if you're going to buy a Waldorf synth, consider buying one from Thomann. With the weak Euro, you can get a Pulse 2 shipped to the US for less than $500.
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sofullofhate posted:Quoting for truth. I haven't bought one yet because I'm still living overseas for work, and the Euro is expected to keep falling, so it should be even cheaper in 6 months Side note: according to the NI forums, the next (free) Maschine update will include Monark MASCHINE 2.3 also includes KOMPLETE SELECT – a premium selection of instruments and effects (free for all registered MASCHINE 2 software users): MASSIVE - definitive synth for basses and leads MONARK – iconic monophonic syntheisizer THE GENTLEMAN– vintage upright piano DRUMLAB – acoustic and electronic drums REAKTOR PRISM – vibrant modal synth and effects SCARBEE MARK I – classic electric piano RETRO MACHINES – vintage analog synth and keyboards VINTAGE ORGANS – five drawbar legends reborn WEST AFRICA – polyrhythmic percussion and melodies SOLID BUS COMP – versatile compressor effect
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Apr 22, 2015 15:55
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You should also be able to get a Nord Lead/Rack 2 or 2X for less than $1,000 on eBay. 16 voices (right?) and 4-part multitimbral, knobby interface.
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Apr 22, 2015 16:48
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Is the electribe 2 a solid polyphonic sequencer? I kind of want to get the sampler as a "studio brain" since I don't have a sampler and it looks more intuitive/jam-friendly than an MPC
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Jul 11, 2015 20:52
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Logic X 10.2 is out today and it includes an apparently reskinned Alchemy
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Aug 25, 2015 20:38
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Minilogue photo leaked on reddit
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Jan 9, 2016 21:37
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http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/ob-6/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTbJpVlRI_o 
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Jan 21, 2016 23:02
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Giant Enemy Cliche posted:I've spent years joking about the Modular Synth Jam k-hole, but just recently I've been really tempted by the Mother 32. I kind of have this fantasy of just using it as a kind of expandable fixed architecture synth. Would it be a total waste of my time/money buying one and eventually just getting a small case and a few modules, or would I be better off just getting something like an MS 20? Someone just posted a pretty good review of it on /r/synthesizers, it may help: https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/46rfh6/why_im_selling_my_mother_32/
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Feb 21, 2016 04:26
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The new Humble Book Bundle is a bunch of Make: Electronics books, including the Make: Analog Synthesizers book if you beat the average: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/make-electronics-book-bundle
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Do any of y'all have a Digitakt yet? I'm thinking of getting one to use as a sequencer and drum machine, since the Youtube videos I've seen look promising. I just want to do improvised stuff with loops, not make songs with it. Other gear is a Minibrute and Alpha Juno 2
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Startyde posted:Yea, I'm a dummy. Anything particular you're interested in? How do you like it as a sequencer for external instruments? I've never owned one before, so I'm looking for something intuitive to sequence both of my synths.
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Jul 29, 2017 11:11
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and sit on the floor and feed it with the modular.
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I just called Guitar Center and was able to use their anniversary coupon (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Anniversary-Coupon.gc?icid=408434) on a Digitakt and SE-02 
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Aug 2, 2017 16:27
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Quincy Smallvoice posted:Who's got a digitakt? I finally found one and ordered mine, it should arrive next week. I ordered mine from Guitar Center during their sale three weeks ago but it's still back-ordered  I got it for $100 off, though, so I don't mind waiting
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Aug 19, 2017 20:47
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Any thoughts on the Arturia Keystep? I need a portable controller for my SE-02, and unfortunately my Korg Microkey only has USB-out.
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gently caress you UPS, my Digitakt was out for delivery and Harvey isn't an excuse anymore  edit: it arrived 30 minutes later 
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Sep 8, 2017 02:58
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Southern Heel posted:Thank you all for the advice - It's a been a bit of a whip-crack journey from 'what is a piano' to 'pls play keys in our band' so I'm still finding my feet. I think at this point I'm looking for a low-mid 61-key synth with some classic sounds. I don't want to buy disposable garbage but I do have to be careful about throwing money into a hole to burn - which is why I'm thinking about a used 80's full-size synth like a Juno, DX, etc. If you don't mind me asking, what was your process for learning how to play keys?
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Oct 25, 2017 17:59
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You're not going to get fully weighted keys on a 49 key controller, but the NI Komplete 49 or Roland A-500Pro should have the best keybeds
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Nov 9, 2017 07:30
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I have, uh, a Digitakt that's currently sitting at home while I'm on an overseas work assignment  as bad as the posters are, there are a ton of sampler nerds on gearslutz
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Nov 18, 2017 13:49
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some guy was selling a Kurzweil Midiboard on Houston craigslist years ago for like $100, I wonder if anybody ever bought it
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Nov 26, 2017 01:22
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Nick Batt posted his SH-01A review today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Ns96rEybU My red one arrives today 
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Nov 27, 2017 21:26
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Budget option: get an Alpha Juno 2 for $200-300 and spend the rest on effects. I'm not a keyboard player by any means but the Juno's keybed is pretty good
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Dec 17, 2017 18:46
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Korg leaks: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/1197859-korg-prologue.html Two models - 49 keys/8 voices, 61 keys/16 voices https://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/1197868-korg-volca-mix.html Volca mixer, 4 channels
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Heartily endorse the Minifooger (I own the delay and drive) and TC Electronics (Flashback X4, T2 Reverb) for synths. I'm saving for an Eventide H9 Max as my grail pedal, though. edit: What sort of synth stuff is generally cheaper in Europe? Also, any recommendations for synth shops in Paris? So far I've found Modular Square, which looks like it has a good/esoteric selection: http://www.modularsquare.com curried lamb of God fucked around with this message at 15:22 on Jan 18, 2018 |
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HotCanadianChick posted:Volca Poly-800 lmao Volca DSS-1 with Volca Floppy
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A MIRACLE posted:Moog sirin or bass station 2? Or something else? I don’t have any hardware synths anymore. Just a QY 100 and an SU 10 SE-02 
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I'm far from a good synthesist and very happy with my existing setup, but every Pro 3 video I've seen is mind-blowing. I'd love to buy something from Sequential at some point, if skill and finances permit, just because they make so much cool poo poo. The Sonicstate video is cool too, but I'd love to see the god Katsunori Ujiie get his hands on one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9UxnbGszaY
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toadee posted:So, I'm running into kind of a roadblock in terms of my current setup, and I was wondering what other people are using for Audio Interface/Patch Bay/Mixing solutions? I'm far from an expert, but have you considered getting an ADA8200 and connecting it to the ADAT in on your interface? That'll give you an extra 8 analog ins. If you want room for more expansion, you can get an interface with two banks of ADAT in (MOTU 828es, for example), connect your existing interface via its ADAT out for a total of 16 ins, and still have one ADAT in left for 8 more ins down the line.
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what about gearsluhahahaha I'll join the ML discord but I'm too old to learn new poo poo
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The Novation Mininova and Ultranova are other options for synths with vocoders, and their used prices probably aren't far off from a new Microfreak
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I still have my MF Delay and it's worth triple what I paid for it, but I don't feel like selling yet. Maybe if it hits $500
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I'm pretty sure all MOTU interfaces are DC coupled, even the cheaper ones like the Ultralite series.
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May 4, 2021 23:09
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Something worthwhile finally posted on Gearspace: Paul Hartnoll listing the gear used on Lush 3-1 https://gearspace.com/board/showpost.php?p=15499068&postcount=3
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Hey guys, I just listed a bunch of delays/reverbs (H9 Max, Polymoon, Mercury7, Avalanche Run) and a Push 2 in the Gear Trades thread! https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2851542&pagenumber=107#post523167098
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