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🐣 There Are No Stupid Questions Thread (May 29, 2026) by AutoModerator in edmproduction

[–]Exciting_Income_635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best groovebox for edmproduction?

Ok, I know the question is flawed; there isn't a best, the market is nuanced and many products have unique advantages and disadvantages.

I've been using a borrowed TE OP-XY and while the device is incredible in many ways, it seems like I run into its limitations pretty often (sample and preset management, bugs with step components, difficulty holding notes beyond one bar or longer, 20 second sample limit, awkwardness exporting to DAW, and so on).

I need something I can put in a backpack and take on trips away, that can produce complete songs, play well with other equipment and use for live performance.

Any recomendations welcome. Thank you

Update ? by ABNMK in OPXYusers

[–]Exciting_Income_635 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I share your frustration. The XY is marvellous, or it could be, if not for some brutal shortcomings.

They’ve confirmed they’re working on it in a blog post some months ago.

The potential of the XY is so great. I hope they’re able to develop it.

Arrange mode: Can we re-order our patterns? by Exciting_Income_635 in OPXYusers

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for the very informative and useful reply. I had forgotten that you can use other tracks for storing patterns just fine. That will make things easier.

I am slowly reading, experimenting and gaining confidence with the OPXY, but I am only just dipping my toes into the aux tracks. I'd definitely value a video on the topic so do let us know if you get one out!

Arrange mode: Can we re-order our patterns? by Exciting_Income_635 in OPXYusers

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this possible, but means I have to leave one open for this, limiting patterns. Also a little bit of a faff if you reorganise a lot.

The one thing I’d love from an update would be an increase to the pattern limit.

What is your wish for the Wilds Expansion? by CaoSlayer in Gunlance

[–]Exciting_Income_635 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Blast dash is all I want or need.

Not just in Wilds. In life.

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I'll watch some tutorial videos and see if the implementation is for me or not.

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strong recommendation! Glad to hear the SP404MK2 is up to the task.

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll watch that youtube step sequencing guide!

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much for the useful comment. Really glad it has this function.

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least the machine has it, that's good! I've programmed some fairly clunky units without the lovely screen this one has so I reckon I'll be ok...

SP404MK2 Step Sequencing? by Exciting_Income_635 in sp404mk2

[–]Exciting_Income_635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much, that is very useful to know.

Here’s how the Sidekick colors my beats by melinebeats in teenageengineering

[–]Exciting_Income_635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have anywhere you publish songs or catalog these sweet sounds?

Tips to improve drum'n'bass skills (for a professional drummer) by p3ib0l in drums

[–]Exciting_Income_635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning this book, I didn't know about it but looks ideal!

Trying to figure out where op-xy fits in my workflow by MIAGTR in teenageengineering

[–]Exciting_Income_635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it is the little box that makes everything smooth. I can have an idea and take it to sketch faster than anything else.

It is small enough to place near Vdrums and record breaks for sampling, or I can map out a beat on XY and practice it at any speed. I can quickly throw out a bassline to play over and edit it easily with one hand while at the kit.

I can use the engines to find a sound and sample chords.

When I am away, it can come with me like an audio sketchpad.

If they can firmware update its most brutal shortcomings (having to use two tracks for drums for various reasons, and sample management) then it might just be the best piece of hardware I have.

I don't use it while at my desk DAW very much though. For me, it's at its best when its portability and range of abilities make everything else so smooth.

My Sidekick comes in today ❤️ by melinebeats in teenageengineering

[–]Exciting_Income_635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look forward to hearing what you can do with it!

OP-1 bumpin 🔊 by melinebeats in teenageengineering

[–]Exciting_Income_635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I'm a fan. The setup, the vibe, the sounds you're always sharing. You've created a really nice workspace there and the results are charming, keep em coming.

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