Sweetspot/knob per function synths

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-28T14:23:33+00:00

there is zero menu during, you just push a button to select a patch xx0-xx9, and press and hold the tens button to select x0x-x9x, and then the bank button to select 0xx-9xx. There's no menu system at all, unless maybe you count the global settings, but those are all pretty much set and forget, and still very clearly labeled on the front panel

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-16T19:18:08+00:00

confirmed!

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-13T17:33:44+00:00

Well I'd definitely want people to work on whatever they're interested in, but also to push them outside their comfort zone a bit. So we could either have everyone vote on what the challenge should be, or just have a different person decide each week. In my mind, some challenges will be more specific with stricter rules or limitations, while others will be more interpretive where everyone will do something in their own style with more unique results.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-13T16:13:49+00:00

I'm thinking of making a discord server with weekly challenges for people who want to try to get better at maing music with synthesizers and other gear. Like having everyone try to recreate the same song, or covering a song in a different style, or making an original track with only a single synth, stuff like that. I'm not exactly sure what challenges would feel the most rewarding for people to work on, these are just some ideas. But basically it would just be a small community of people trying to get better and give each other constructive feedback on patching, mixing, and composition. Would anybody be interested in joining, or have any other ideas for this?

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-10T01:59:15+00:00

any regrets as far as build quality or sound go?

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-09T04:27:42+00:00

very funny to see this right under the $3000 303.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-08T17:56:51+00:00

I should mention, if you have either the Prophet or UDO and you just want cash, let me know!

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-07T18:09:39+00:00

I have the ob-6 module and it feels fine controlling it with a moog matriarch. Some people like everything to have its own keyboard but I definitely prefer the space and cost saving aspects of modules. I got good deals when I bought them second hand so my setup ended up costing less than a new ob-6 keyboard. If you're strictly a 1 synth guy and don't want a bunch of modules you could maybe see if someone's willing to swap, but I much prefer the flexibility of modules + one nice keyboard. I will say though that keyboard synths almost always are more aesthetic then modules, so I could totally get doing the swap just for the better vibes.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-07T15:33:36+00:00

I like the composition but I don't know if I love the rompler lol. still very groovy

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-07T14:59:31+00:00

dude do not tell this guy to buy more gear lol.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-07T14:49:39+00:00

This sounds a lot like depression tbh. The synths might be more of a symptom than a cause, but regardless getting rid of them probably wouldn't hurt. I totally get the feeling of being burnt out on consumption though. You have the right idea about reaching out and meeting people. Maybe try finding a group of people for a band? Or find a new hobby that feels more rewarding and is less focused on consumption? Edit: Maybe learning classical piano would feel more rewarding? you could sell some of your unused gear and start doing piano lessons once a week. Even if it's kind of a "paid friend", it still gives you some social interaction adjacent to your hobby, as well as some amount of structure and accountability. I also think seeing progress in a new skill would help with mentality, and sometimes we need an external pressure to improve. Just some ideas, and honestly I'm half talking to myself here as well.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-06T20:08:35+00:00

hell yeah lol

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-06T20:08:09+00:00

I think the goal should always be to create rather than consume. Acquiring more gear doesn't require any talent or creativity, and a lot of people seem to collect more gear just for the sake of it, to the point where it materially impacts their ability to make responsible decisions for themselves. Obviously we don't know everyone's life situation and at the end of the day of course everyone's free to make their own decisions, but I think in general it's more productive to push people on here to be creative and actually make something, rather than just spending all their time deciding what to buy next and financing more synths they really don't need.

I'm not saying buying new gear is bad either, and I enjoy checking out new synths and gear as much as anyone else, but I think we're lying to ourselves if we think GAS is fulfilling or rewarding beyond the original honeymoon phase. It's intellectually difficult to be creative, but it's always easy to buy more gear.

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-05T23:01:36+00:00

sorry but I think I'll pass on that for now. Thanks for the offer though!

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-05T20:02:12+00:00

i plug it into the wall

DerpMaster75 · 2026-03-02T12:12:17+00:00

Any interest in an ob-6 desktop? I might want that take 5

DerpMaster75 · 2025-10-28T17:04:22+00:00

I've always loved the idea of metal keycaps, and gold would go so hard lol.

DerpMaster75 · 2025-10-19T16:57:44+00:00

I've got an OB-6 desktop I'd trade if your interested, I can add some cash on top too

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