Thanks KSS and SynthBaron for the replies. On the scope it's just a brief notch when operating at LF and is almost completely smoothed out when operating at audio range. As far as calibration, the VCO2 DC offset and symmetry trimmers, which I assume are what you're referring to KSS, are not easy to ...

I'm getting some unexpected behavior from VCO2's sine output. I noticed a click on certain patches when using the sine as an LFO. I put the sine output on a scope and there's a notch right at the peak of the wave. The notch is also there on the triangle wave output, but the saw and square waves look...

The Matriarch has an onboard stereo delay, and you can modulate the delay times and set a delay time offset between L/R. Theoretically you should be able to patch a stereo chorus. How well it works on the Matriarch would depend on whether you're able to apply very subtle modulation to the delay time...

If you're still looking for a UCX, there is one listed in the FS section. No idea if the seller ships to your neck of the woods but couldn't hurt to ask

Yes I understand what you said, and I've said same myself. But my point being if M32 have a true Moog designed oscillator a chip based 3340 synth using digital EG then makes comparing M32 with Crave more in line with the usual misleading marketing strategy more than a replica. I know Starky made th...

Is what actually true? I'm not sure I understand what you're asking.

The poster I responded to said he thought Behringer was only releasing replicas of long out-of-production synths. I was attempting to point out an example of them having a go at an existing product.

However... they have not really done stuff *this* blatant in recent years (at least not that I'm aware of, though that Fischer Amps deal seems suspiciously like their old habits). Cloning obsolete circuits to make cheap analog synths that were long "out of print" is not really in the same sort of t...

Pitched 808 sounds would most likely have been from the Roland R-8 w/ Electronic card.

I wouldn't mind seeing it made. To me the AJ has its own sound and is more interesting than the other Junos. It would be pretty cool if they made something that looked like the Reaktiv MPG-50 controller, with dedicated controls for all the parameters.

Yeah after reading through all nice replies RME is for sure looking nice. I think I will start looking for used models as I am saving money. Might be that I get a find :) One question regarding the UCX though: does it have a master volume knob? Or is that controlled in the software? The main knob o...

But there is clearly a part of Behringer's market who think fucking over critics and being a bully is OK, and even meritorious, as long as they can buy cheap copies of 40-year-old synths and that seems to be where he thinks his market lies. That is the tragedy being played out for me. The idea that...

RME UCX and forget about any probs forever... Yeah this is a really good candidate actually. I would love to have another two outputs, but that is maybe possible to expand in the future? Any RME users out there: how is their software working with ableton? The UCX has an ADAT port so you could add I...

I don't hear it as being the same sound in the TV clip. I think MS20 is a good guess. Maybe sampled into a FZ-10M and run hot through the Casio's filter for that crackly distortion. SH-101 can also make that kind of grainy sound when you modulate the filter with the noise source. Could be that sampl...

It's not a pedal but an MS20 is one of the more fun drum processors to me. DRM2 is another one I have liked - really any synth with an external input is worth trying. I agree with you that the RME preamps, while good for recording audio, aren't really the type you want to be overloading for characte...

I got the OTO machines i'd love to be able to rout audio from my daw, into the oto's and back in, without having to deal with all the cables etc. Have you already tried to see if you can get your desired result using just the RME TotalMix software on the UFX? It is very flexible for routing in my o...

I like Yamaha FM for pads.

Also, you mention Eventide. Those machines can really bring a pad sound to life. Maybe grabbing an Eve and running the synths you have through it could be the answer for you.

Since you already have the Ion, I would suggest an MPC, a mixer, and a couple effects. A simple setup like that would give you lots to explore.

Looking back there was a lot of talk about the RM50 in the early comments. Its sibling the RY30 is a pleasure to sit and program. You can do a lot with layering, basic envelope, and extreme pitching

I'll just throw out there that great records have been made almost entirely on S2000s. The Avalanches - Since I Left You and Zomby - Where Were U in '92? are two I am familiar with. I remember watching some videos on Youtube of a guy who did some really nice D&B with one. I think he has at least one...

OurDarkness wrote:

Parametex wrote:
What is the best you've heard?

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The best I have heard:

1. Eventide H8000-FW

Yup

I have an 8000 and it's great but I would be quite happy with an Orville. Have fun with the Orville and don't let Vsig scare you - it's not that bad

Neumann KH 120 monitors have made a big difference in being able to get things sounding good quickly

Using Ableton for sequencing makes it so easy to work in a non-linear way and try different musical ideas out

Lindell makes good affordable PSUs. Have not tried the full rack but owned the 6-space and it was great. Have since sold all the 500 series stuff but would def recommend looking into the Lindell if you're getting into the format

mousegarden wrote:have you noticed? as soon as you definitely want something, whatever it is, it just seems to dissapear from the secondhand market!

Haha. This is absolutely true! Very irritating phenomenon

Good luck with the Mini search

I have a 414 ii and a 424 iii. The 424 is more flexible if you want to mess around with tape speed and it has a mid-band eq which is also nice. I actually use the 414 more often because it takes up less space on a crowded desk. I would just grab the first one you come across for a good price and hav...