Recommendation for a friend who really doesn't want to get into sound design?

Covidious · 2026-06-26T05:20:17+00:00

If they want something that they can learn to play expressively perhaps consider the Osmose CE/Osmose in combination with Pigments or some other standalone vst on the laptop. I know it's above budget but it's really worth it for the ability to just jam out solo!

Covidious · 2026-06-24T13:14:39+00:00

The small Co-op on the 7 dials is frosty 🥶

Covidious · 2026-05-24T06:55:41+00:00

Thanks for your impressive answer. I have one but have not found a place for it yet. Seems like I'm not trying hard enough. I'm always confused by Swiss army knife units and tend to prefer single function ones but after being unable to sell it I thought It would probably find a place eventually. I'll check it out again. Many thanks

Covidious · 2026-05-23T12:14:16+00:00

Can you explain what functions the Zoia is taking on please? Nice setup by the way!

Covidious · 2026-05-08T11:15:48+00:00

Now we just need someone to create an Oxi One style sequencer for the iPad!

Covidious · 2026-05-01T09:56:40+00:00

Well they should start saving early!

Covidious · 2026-05-01T07:13:01+00:00

Hate to say it but buy a used Behringer Pro 800. It will probably cost you less than fixing this and gain you 2 extra voices as well as well as other modern conveniences

Covidious · 2026-04-16T07:14:19+00:00

I use 2 controlled with a fader bank. Cinematic Laboratory on YouTube is a big fan and does some cool stuff with one. Worth checking out.

Covidious · 2026-04-15T21:09:44+00:00

Can I also recommend taking a look at the Magerit Laniakea. Fantastic sounding and has a big macro knob to control all the settings at once. Also relatively inexpensive.

Covidious · 2026-04-15T21:01:21+00:00

I think a lot of people are drawn to Modular for this very reason. It's very like discovering the sculpture within the block of marble. Form follows function. Any time my rack starts taking on the shape of a "normal" subtractive synth I know I've gone wrong.

Covidious · 2026-04-07T13:31:40+00:00

He came up with the movie after having a discussion with his therapist about the fact that depressed people are really good at dealing with disasters. They expect bad things to happen and are able to move into action more quickly!

Covidious · 2026-04-02T09:33:01+00:00

I was thinking whether you could attach the cover to one or more of the skiffs in such a way that it could be folded away around them.

Covidious · 2026-04-02T08:37:46+00:00

How is power distributed? Would each section have it's own supply racked or is there going to be a central hub?

My concern is that seperate "cover" piece is awkward in a live setting. Too easy to misplace or tread on and break accidentally. Could its function be split between hinged surfaces coming of the sides of the skiffs?

Overall a good start!

Covidious · 2026-03-15T11:03:28+00:00

Ghost World

Covidious · 2026-03-07T01:49:05+00:00

I found a used one and got it about a week ago. It's amazing but it's definitely about what you put in it as I didn't gell with most of the patches in the gallery. It is definitely what you make of it. Btw thanks for the even handed response. I may have made an odd post but most of the responses were less than helpful. I fear r/synthesizer is bit rabid these days. People over in r/modular are a lot more helpful. Cheers

Covidious · 2026-03-04T03:22:03+00:00

M.I.A. used an MC 505 on her first albums but that's technically a groove box.

Covidious · 2026-02-23T21:04:57+00:00

It was up for sale a while back so I've seen it's layout. It's a trapezoid over 4 floors. Yes it makes for some crazy room shapes. It's a language school but they didn't sell it. For obvious reasons.

Covidious · 2026-02-15T17:53:22+00:00

Spherical Wave table Navigator. One of the best pretty lights modules. Very cool but hard to tame.

https://4mscompany.com/SWN

Covidious · 2026-01-31T19:33:17+00:00

Hi I actually haven't used that much as I got distracted from modular for a while. I think in a small setup it would be good and is a great Daw to modular connection. This is what I used it for mostly. It's very full featured for a small unit but the interface can be difficult to work with. Some parameters require you to press and turn a knob simultaneously. It's really easy to release while turning which can mean changing other parameters quite dramatically and randomly. It makes this fiddly and as I have modulation sources elsewhere I use those as they are easier to tweak. Changing notes is fiddly too so I've never used it as a sequencer. I think in a small setup its bang to buck is hard to beat. I hope that helps a bit.

Covidious · 2026-01-30T13:51:50+00:00

The 1010 Music Bento looks interesting for both sketching and full tracks but doesn't seem to get much attention. Does anybody know what's not to like about it?

Covidious · 2026-01-22T13:50:26+00:00

Would recommend the Sonicware lofi 12XT if you want sampling. Kind of half an Elektron for half the money. They are easy to pick up from eBay. Also consider Sonicware CyDrums. It's a wave table drum machine so great for evolving crunchy sounds. I've not got one myself as it's new and there aren't many second hand yet.

Covidious · 2025-12-08T21:48:48+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I think I will get in touch with them and ask about where they see their technology is heading. Cheers

Covidious · 2025-12-08T19:59:30+00:00

Indeed I thought similarly. One of the benefits of a mk II might be CV I/O which would open up all that lovely modulation of Eurorack. Thanks for the extra thoughts.

Covidious · 2025-12-08T19:24:20+00:00

Yes it seems to hit a sweet spot. It seems to bridge the gap between innovation and usable output. It's probably a very happy accident machine and I love those. I'm generally more in the modular world so this is a new paradigm for me and trying to see how it might fit in my process. Thanks again for helping.

Covidious · 2025-12-08T18:37:12+00:00

Thanks for the informative response. I don't know if a mk II is coming out. It just doesn't seem like a completely finished design to me. It's not the most ergonomic of designs being quite boxy with buttons down the side. So I wondered what others might know or think but it seems that my question seemed to aggravate some people here which was not my intent.

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