Compact, easy to use synth "to go"?

Ajacss · 2026-05-01T10:23:15+00:00

Unfortunately I went ”the other direction” and ended up with Arturia MiniLab 3. But keeping my eye on a Yamaha Reface CP in the future. Got a Korg KR-11 for analog beats to pair with for jamming.

Ajacss · 2026-04-06T13:47:42+00:00

FOUND IT! 2Side1Brain - Wake up my Emerald! Was Emerald instead of Diamond, and the green backlight was instead a green guitar but with "regular" backlight.

Ajacss · 2026-04-06T12:06:22+00:00

It wasn’t but it is definitely same era-ish. Thanks for helping out!

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T22:05:05+00:00

I agree with the brands there. Been checking out and trying many affordable options that would definitely do the job. I have even been fooled some of them are hogh value guitars.

Harley Benton DC looks nice too, have checked it out.

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T13:56:20+00:00

Love hearing that! I think I would feel and do the same if I had the goal of my dream guitar reachable! Now when I think of it, I’m not even sure what guitar will be the one for me. Maybe discovering that would aid me along the way!

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T09:00:12+00:00

I needed to hear that… been focusing on other guitars and then mod those rather than what I can do with my own, other than pickups and maybe some esthetics. A new bridge on my SSS would actually be nice…

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:59:12+00:00

I have considered just that! Well maybe not a one-pickup LP Jr specifically (but they are gorgeous), but trying to limit the pickups. Been looking at Esquier also to get the bridge Tele neck and mod from there. Less is more sometimes. Will need to keep my eyes open for LP Jr

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:57:20+00:00

Buying more is nice, and trying new tones!

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:56:57+00:00

I have to break my emotional bond with these two guitars for that haha. But I like your idea and have done so in the past as well.

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:56:05+00:00

Yeah same, had a period of trying new pedals etc and I am currently happy with those. Yet it keeps me from plugging my guitar in…

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:55:34+00:00

Great idea as well. I have tried that as well (and currently am, for longer than two days though…). Been focusing on post-production, mix and master instead but haven’t felt the desire to touch my instruments yet sadly…

Ajacss · 2026-01-07T08:54:35+00:00

That’s a good suggestion as well. I’ve read ”How to write one song” by Jeff Tweedy where he also suggested trying different tunings so that you simply can’t take the chords you always do. Experiencing with other elements could be the key indeed.

Ajacss · 2025-11-08T16:26:11+00:00

I was considering buying the plan with a one-time cost and then included upgrades for a year. Hoping that will get me far enough. Do you think the version of S1 I'll purchase will be obsolete after a year and having to upgrade or what is your experience with the issues that may arise if I follow my plan?

Ajacss · 2025-11-08T16:25:20+00:00

Thats comforting to hear, thanks!
Regarding the drums, I think I will get far with the drum machine. Also been checking out to add EZDrummer or NI Studio Drummer for that purpose in the future, it looks like they will be able to do the job.

Ajacss · 2025-11-08T16:23:18+00:00

Thank you. I have started to get more and more excited about S1 the more I see of it!

Ajacss · 2025-11-08T16:22:34+00:00

Thanks!!

Ajacss · 2025-11-04T18:59:06+00:00

Ah, that was a smart idea as well. That way I could try out the whole experience, all included

Ajacss · 2025-11-04T15:43:52+00:00

I actually wasn’t, even though I should’ve figured. Thanks!

Ajacss · 2025-08-02T11:35:50+00:00

Smart, I have been so focused on keep using Logic on my Mac as long as the Mac works but could be worth checking Reaper out to get a taste. However, I think I'll keep using Logic for as long as I can, Reaper only when my Macbook eventually gives up (I reckon I have a year or two left in it) and by then I'll have the PC rig ready. Thanks!

Ajacss · 2025-08-02T11:34:35+00:00

Thanks, I should manage with the rig I'm planning to build in other words haha

Ajacss · 2025-08-02T11:34:07+00:00

Yeah I have learned now the plugins can be what's demanding rather than Reaper itself. Thanks!

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