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Hello, I want to talk about the best ways to learn synth programming! I have found an important point that is oft forgotten is studying your history! Electronic music and its history is almost wholly chained to the technology and hardware of the time, and an understanding of the evolution and techniques of the genres and sounds will enrich your musical palette. Find some genres you like and trace their origins, you'll probably find some really cool old scenes and gain practical knowledge. Ragga Jungle is one of my favorite genres now thanks to this.
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Mar 19, 2014 03:42
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Say what you will about the album, but Robot Rock's synths are so bouncy and wonderful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2tYJoocSgg
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Mar 22, 2014 05:17
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Does anyone have any resources for Ableton's Analog instrument? It seems incredibly capable and useful, but I haven't seen much in the ways of exploring that. Any help?
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Mar 23, 2014 00:50
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Is there a resource for the characteristics of older retro synths that I could use to aid me in recreating them in Ableton's Analog??? I am sure I can find a 303 preset somewhere, but I want to understand why a 303 sounds like a 303, so that way I can recreate it in any synth I want. Any help?
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Mar 25, 2014 01:19
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:It's more about the sequencer and the squelchy filter than anything else. I mean, even a Moog Phatty set to a saw with the res up and sequenced by a 303 sounds kind of like a 303. Don't encourage me to spend money in the synth thread 
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Mar 25, 2014 03:03
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ejstheman posted:Perhaps a dumb question, but how does one say "moogerfooger"? "Moog" is like "mow" as in "mow the lawn" except with a "g" on the end, so I kind of want to say "MOW grr FOE grr" ("foe" as in "enemy"), but I also kind of want to rhyme it with "booger booger" because that makes it sound more like "motherfucker". like the n-word edit: effort post; Have there been any cool developments with those lego-like synth modules that would stick together? And they were going open source? I remember there was cool talk of where it was going, but never followed up...
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Mar 26, 2014 01:10
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ejstheman posted:Do you mean these? http://littlebits.cc/kits/synth-kit This is awesome and I love everything about this. EDIT: Someone buy me one of these I'm losing my poo poo over it, holy cow. Digi_Kraken fucked around with this message at 04:40 on Mar 26, 2014 |
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Mar 26, 2014 02:42
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MJP posted:Korg Triton Pro at a local Sam Ash for $450... worth it as a digital piano replacement if I want synth functionality and 88 keys, no weighted action? I bought a P-105 Yamaha digital piano, 88 eighted keys, for about 600$ It's USB so you can obviously sync it with any digital synths you have, plus you have the advantage of also having a piano.
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Mar 27, 2014 15:53
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Flanky posted:Bummer, makes sense. Maybe I just buy a Snow or something in a few months. Buy me a 303 while you're there 
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Mar 28, 2014 02:52
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ashgromnies posted:I've gotten three different answers on whether having more headroom in digital recording is good or not. I'm so confused. Mixing thread was like "uhh headroom doesn't matter in digital" but in the home recording thread it was recommended to record to -6dB I just make sure it never peaks above 0, but when I was starting out, I had a similar problem - I was so afraid of being too loud I was making it too quiet!
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Mar 28, 2014 17:46
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treasureplane posted:The Machinedrum is amazing. Never fails to do the job and do it well. Maybe the only piece of gear I own that I can't imagine parting with. stop making me want to buy things 
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Mar 28, 2014 22:55
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Dotcom Jillionaire posted:Not a synth question per se, but I've been sampling out all of the sounds from my Roland MC-909 into Ableton. My goal is to output each individual patch and drum hit to its own .wav. If you don't mind ponying up the cash I think this would solve you a lot of headaches. I'll stand by this endorsement btw, great great samples. http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/products.html
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Mar 29, 2014 23:47
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Just bought one of these as well as some extra modules (for a percussion sequencer as well). I only ended up spending about $275 and I'm utterly convinced that I can make brilliant stuff with it. Can't wait to share.
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Mar 31, 2014 01:57
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Griff Lee posted:Just bought one of these as well as some extra modules (for a percussion sequencer as well). I am a white man and I demand acknowledgement
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Mar 31, 2014 14:33
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I think I'm going to try and design a portable jambox with my littlebits and other hijacked hardware. I by chanced snagged 2 studio monitors from work (great speakers too) so I think I can use those. Would anyone like to help? I need it!
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Apr 1, 2014 20:59
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My synth kit came and I am pleased to report it is everything I thought it would be. This is the future! It's absolutely amazing. I will upload something for you tomorrow but till then, my cat is enjoying the toys as well. 
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Apr 4, 2014 04:03
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Radiapathy posted:I'm putting the proceeds from my Virus toward a wedding ring, apparently. Don't let her kill the band, man.
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Apr 6, 2014 01:47
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Stoca Zola posted:Griff Lee did you post anything from your Little Bits Synth yet? I'm keen to hear it if you do. I haven't posted anything yet but I've been playing with it constantly for the last few days and it's boatloads of fun. I will try to share ASAP! 
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Apr 7, 2014 12:47
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ynohtna posted:In the meantime, you still need to tell us the name of your fluffy synth kitty. Lucy, Queen of the Dumb Idiots <3 
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Apr 7, 2014 17:29
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Ugh okay okay I'm caving, I really want a TB-3 ;A; The only specific analog retro synth I'd ever really want is a 303 so it's perfect.
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Apr 9, 2014 17:56
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BKPR posted:I have a question for those of you who actually still make music 
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Apr 13, 2014 01:39
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Buy me an AIRA TB-3
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Apr 14, 2014 21:26
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I love Acid Tracks so goddamn much why can't the 303 fairy come wahh edit: Acid House in general kicks so much rear end
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Apr 21, 2014 00:33
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I will be in Chicago in early October for about two weeks. I have been seriously working at my musicianship for the last year or so, and am actually not terrible now. I would love to meet some goon musician friends while I'm there. I can't do PMs but just let me know and I'll post my email. Hope to meet some neat goons!
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Sep 24, 2014 02:45
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MrLonghair posted:
oh my
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