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This is a lengthy post, but any feedback is greatly appreciated! During the last few months, I researched sounds I like (that I plan to incorporate into workflow) in tandem with gear that can make them. I’m not out to obtain a ton of gear since the focus is to build a base of tools, (mostly hardware since I’m more of a fan of that than software, although I know there are some great digital tools. Thankfully I can afford to obtain gear, but not at the level of owning an original Linn LM2 or a Jupiter 8. I’m not after creating music/sound in one genre, but there is a lean towar…Read More
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What did you go for in the end?
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Alex commented on the gear review, UNO Synth Pro – A surprisingly powerful little synth!
Yes it works great as a MIDI Controller, sends CCs from all the knobs and with the matrix you have access to lots of MIDI CC’s. I use it a lot to record notes into my other sequencers as I really like how you c […]
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reverbr8ing commented on the gear review, UNO Synth Pro – A surprisingly powerful little synth!
great review thanks – I have the desktop version in white and while it sounds nice, Im struggling to get the Arp Hold to work with incoming midi from another controller. My ideal intended use case is to send in […]
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Alex posted in the group Roland SH-4d Synthesizer Group
I’ve created a template (backup/restore file) that will make the SH-4d behave more like a groovebox when saving Patterns.
For the first 32 patterns, I’ve saved (and pre-mapped) an INIT preset for each Tone Part 1-4, as well as a default TR-909 Rhythm Kit.
You can now select a pattern (01-32), create your synth and drum parts, and then save the Pattern (using OVERWRITE) and, if you’re designing your own sounds while creating patterns, there’s now no need to rename everything as I’ve already done it for you!
The remaining 96 patterns have been left empty, so you can use these for…Read More
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Here is a link to the manual showing how to install the template file. Follow the instructions for “Restore” using the provided SH4d.SVD file.
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Alex, I can’t help to ask… what are you using as an editor/librarian for the .svd file? I understand that this is a file format that Roland uses for some of their synths – I couldn’t see any librarian/editor for the SH-4D … would be nice if we see one in the future… anyhow, just curious…
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I didn’t use an editor, I created and renamed everything on the SH-4d and exported a backup. Didn’t take too long once I got into the flow.
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Bit late to the party, but anyway.. I just registered just to say ‘Thank you!’ for this. It’s exactly the same method I have been using manually for each new project until now. This is a huge time saver.
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Alex posted in the group Oxi Instruments
The new V4 has now been released. Looks like a massive upgrade…
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RedFlag posted in the group Synth News & Events
The new Woovebox looks great. I was thinking about buying an m8 but might get one of these instead
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Free Beat is one of the first YouTubers to have one. Here’s his impressions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH67yKssdfk
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I just received a notification that the Woovebox will be back in stock next week. I’m tempted to pick one up. Seems like an amazing device for the size. I think I prefer it to the M8 tracker as my old eyes wouldn’t cope with the tiny font.
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I’ve ordered one, should be here next week. I can’t wait to try it 😀
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I just received mine, but I can’t play with it yet as my wife bought it for me for Xmas!!
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Jake posted in the group Dawless Jamming
I have a Deluge arriving tomorrow. Can anyone recommend some good tutorial videos?
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I watched the first few of these so far and they really helped. Thanks for the link! The deluge seems really deep, I’m impressed so far 🙂
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How do you like the Deluge? Seems expensive for what it is. How does it compare to the Digitakt?
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Very nice 👍🏻
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Alex posted in the group Synth News & Events
Looks like the Behringer JT-4000 Micro Synth is now available for preorder. Looks good for the price.
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Supposedly this synth is paraphonic with all voices sharing the analog filter, but that last demo with the droning bass and a melody with clearly enveloped filters over it seem to indicate otherwise. Unless they multi tracked that demo which would be misleading as far as the synth’s actual capabilities.
It’s an interesting concept and it does sound pretty good.
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I assumed the demo was multitracked, but could be wrong.
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These are in stock now and was about to buy when I noticed it didn’t have DIN MIDI, only via USB. I thought they would have at least added TRS MIDI. I can’t imagine there’s many dawless folks that will buy this.
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There’s a few bits of hardware than can sequence this via USB including the MPC One and the Oxi One, but I agree that the lack of DIN MIDI makes the JT-4000 difficult to integrate. I think they’ve made a mistake making it USB MIDI only.
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Alex posted in the group Synth News & Events
The new Behringer PRO VS MINI is now available for preorder for $99/£89.
Based on the 1986 Sequential Circuits Prophet VS. It’s a 4 voice hybrid synthesizer; touch keyboard with 27 keys; 16 vector oscillators with wavetable synthesis and 128 waveforms; morphing of all 4 oscillators via joystick; analog 24dB low-pass filter; 16-step sequencer; Arpeggiator with 3 different patterns; built-in chorus effect; Envelope for filter, amp and oscillator mixer; analog filter with cutoff and resonance. USB powered.
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Sounds good. Seems odd it doesn’t have battery power though, as it seems to be competing with the Volca’s and Roland Compacts.
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Sounds great for the price. I think this will sell very well!
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Another good audio demo…
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I received mine last week. Vector synthesis is pretty cool. It sounds amazing 😎
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I received mine yesterday and noticed they’ve just released a firmware update to address some of the early user feedback including the sound of the wavetables/oscillators.
1. Three Oscillator Modes: Discover new sonic horizons with our three distinct oscillator modes: Modern, Modern Bright, and Vintage.
2. Master Tune Control: Precision is at your fingertips. You can now fine-tune your instrument with the new Master Tune control, allowing adjustments from 432Hz to 448Hz.
3. Enhanced Control: We’ve introduced a new CC #47 to seamlessly manage the Filter Envelope Amount.
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I actually thought it already sounded pretty good, but nice to have more oscillator options. I wish Roland were this quick to add new features to the SH-4d.
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The main downsides to the Bass Station 2 are the shared knobs/sliders for the oscillators and envelopes. Other than I can highly recommend it. I can’t say I’d recommend any of the sequencers as you’ll soon grow out of them with the setup you’re looking at. Maybe take a look at the Oxi One?