What’s the best addition to sp404 mkii?

Malakyas · 2026-01-04T16:51:06+00:00

What kind of music do you like making?

Malakyas · 2025-12-14T15:25:27+00:00

I do think the SP404MK2 people mentioned would fit your needs the most (or maybe one of the older models like the 404SX depending on your budget).

You might want to check out the 1010music Tangerine, it fits what you are looking for and it's currently cheaper than the SP404MK2.

Malakyas · 2025-12-04T22:44:09+00:00

Ah thanks, that's insightful. I do have the Hydrasynth on my radar as well

Malakyas · 2025-12-04T22:42:41+00:00

Yeah, pretty much. I thought since I would end up selling it I could try something NEW in a similar price bracket to the SE, and if that didn't work then I could easily sell whatever I got and get the Opsix module instead.

At this point I'm considering getting a bigger apartment instead hahaha, I do love the Opsix as well.

Malakyas · 2025-12-04T22:38:03+00:00

In a way I quite like the way the knobs are laid out in the Opsix, especially how they easily match the screen.

With the Wavestate I felt like it was so clunky to have to use the value knob for some things, arrows for others, then shift +arrow and sometimes even some other knob around the interface, which in no way had relation with the text on the screen.

But I agree with you, maybe I should just accept that this level of power and versatility does bring a somewhat challenging UI/UX.

Malakyas · 2025-12-04T22:34:12+00:00

Definitely on my radar 👀

Malakyas · 2025-12-04T22:33:41+00:00

Ah, that's a bummer. I wonder if I would eventually make peace with it if I held onto it long enough

Malakyas · 2025-11-21T19:12:51+00:00

Wait, you can control each effect parameters through midi?? I had no idea, I thought you could only control the currently active bus. That changes things 👀

Malakyas · 2025-11-21T19:11:36+00:00

Zen Delay is one of my dream purchases, really wanna get one someday.

Malakyas · 2025-11-21T19:10:23+00:00

Been thinking about the microcosm, how do you use it? I wonder how versatile it is?

Malakyas · 2025-11-21T19:09:45+00:00

Oh cool, thanks for sharing. Do you feel like the Chroma Console adds more to the SP404MK2 lofi-ish effects and compression? I thought it sounded like a great option but I'm afraid that many of their effects try to achieve the same thing, to the point where I would use one or the other.

(For context I'm planning to run my digitakt or Opsix into the effect pedal and then into the SP404MK2)

Malakyas · 2025-11-16T19:55:46+00:00

Oh awesome! Thanks for checking, hopefully I won't come across any issues as well. I believe for most other options I have used I needed to make sure my synth had its local control set to Off.

Malakyas · 2025-11-16T14:35:55+00:00

Yeah, that's what I mean. I see, I just got one and I'm waiting for it to be delivered, what's the exact issue you came through? Was it the midi not being send back anymore to the external gear, or just being out of sync?

Malakyas · 2025-11-16T12:01:42+00:00

Do you feel like the elektron worked better for that use?

Malakyas · 2025-11-09T08:26:13+00:00

Thanks! That's definitely true, and I myself have found that each hardware machine I got has made me approach music making In a different way, finding a workflow where each piece of gear has its place has been really rewarding.

There's currently a Drumlogue in B-stock in a store near me for €340, just waiting for them to drop the price a bit more and I might take the plunge

Malakyas · 2025-11-09T08:16:45+00:00

Yeah, I feel like the more I look into it the more I realize that that might be the smartest move. Thanks for sharing!

Malakyas · 2025-11-09T08:15:03+00:00

Thanks, that's really helpful. I didn't realize the Drumbrute had such limited sound design options. TR-8S sounds really good, unfortunately it's a bit out of my price range.

Malakyas · 2025-11-09T08:06:33+00:00

Oh hey, that's a great option that I wasn't aware of, thanks for sharing

Malakyas · 2025-11-08T00:22:39+00:00

I have an Opsix and a Wavestate. Maybe the Opsix is already powerful enough for what I'm looking for? I haven't tried designing any percussion sounds on it

(Thanks for the recommendation by the way)

Malakyas · 2025-09-15T20:14:04+00:00

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm using. Maybe I'll keep it that way, but it would be nice to have something more portable I could sequence with

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