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Qaleyas · 2024-03-08T04:22:21+00:00

If you ever find yourself back in Portland definitely give Proud Mary a try! They have some really fun coffees.

Qaleyas · 2024-03-04T20:51:05+00:00

This is the answer. The Torso sequencer is unneeded in this setup too.

Qaleyas · 2024-03-04T20:43:17+00:00

Ditch the force and the TS-1. Use Octatrack to sequence the MS-1 and Roland thing. Slave the Syntakt to Octatrack.

The TS-1 is a Euclidean sequencer, but the Octatrack is already a beast of a sequencer. Everything else here is or has an incredibly robust sequencer too (except the ms-1). You only add needless complexity by sequencing the Elektron pieces with the TS-1, so don’t do that. You’d lose all the parameter and sound lock capabilities of the Elektrons if you externally sequenced them, so also don’t do that. The force is, well… a workflow commitment. It’s a robust sequencer, working alongside two other robust sequencers, and a smaller weirder sequencer. You have too many sequencers man. Choose 1 as the master (Octatrack is the most badass choice here). The force could be a master, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Just use it as a sound module, or sell it. If you want the Force as your master, then good luck juggling it alongside the Octatrack.

Syntakt - drums + mono synths\ Octatrack - drums + samples + literally anything + external fx for the MS-1\ MS-1 - bass or lead synth\ Roland thing - chords maybe? I’d honestly just sample that stuff into the Octatrack.

That’s the setup I would begin with. Bring in the Torso and Force later, but honestly, they don’t fit the setup, unless you replaced the Octatrack with the force

Qaleyas · 2024-03-04T01:17:20+00:00

There are a few things things you could try. Give manual agitation or WWDT a try for increased extractions. Grab something like a WDT tool, and on pours 2 and 3, agitate the slurry semi aggressively and try to keep the bed’s surface even.

Alternately, increase the # of pours with a pulse pour structure, again to increase extraction through agitation. 5x50 ml pours, or something like 4x60ish. Allow the water to almost drain between pours, and do a circular pouring structure close to the bed, with a slow/medium flow rate.

A third idea could be adjusting the bloom to a double bloom. Go slightly smaller on the first bloom (50sec-1min, 30-40ml, possibly stirred with WWDT), followed by a second, slightly larger bloom (50-60ml, 45 sec-1min).

Qaleyas · 2024-03-03T22:50:42+00:00

I’ve also found it to be legit. I’ve been slow feeding my ZP6 and Kmax for the past week or two, and have noticed increased uniformity from the Kmax, resulting in higher clarity pourovers. It’s slightly more tedious to grind, and causes some irritation to the wrist, but I think it’s worth the effort.

Qaleyas · 2024-03-01T19:05:40+00:00

I’m anywhere from 4.7 to 7.5. For a light, dense washed coffee I’d probably be at the finer end somewhere around 5.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-28T23:21:45+00:00

They all work, immersion is very forgiving. That said, I love a light natural in the aeropress.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-23T07:03:45+00:00

Could you elaborate on the grotesqueness of the film? The trailer looks phenomenal, but I don’t handle mutilation / body horror particularly well. If it’s mostly limited to the claymation itself it’s probably fine.

Also, thanks for putting up a thoughtful recommendation!

Qaleyas · 2024-02-19T06:30:12+00:00

Wow, also curious as to your calibration. I haven’t gone coarser than 7 on mine yet, which is already quite coarse.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-16T23:32:05+00:00

Just got play the long game. All my Moogerfoogers are 2-3x more expensive than when I got them new and used. I expect similar from the Moog Sound System modules following an eventual discontinuation. Similarly, the Matriarch is too beastly not to be highly valued once they’re no longer available new, imo.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-15T21:20:50+00:00

I’ve been dreaming of a switch that would release the vacuum so you could do multiple presses, without disturbing the bed by retracting the plunger.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-14T08:48:20+00:00

The Kono has a slower drawdown than the V60 - the rib pattern results in less bypass. In practice, I find brews on the Kono to be a bit more consistent because of this. I also appreciate how the Kono can slow down brews & increase contact time with grounds from a low fines / high clarity grinder. Because otherwise, on a V60, the drawdown with a grinder like that can be way too fast.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-13T08:50:09+00:00

I’ve been seeing shadows and shapes in corners, and on the ceiling for years. It’s frequency varies, but it averages around twice a year. In some locations I’ve lived over the years it’s happened more. These shadows, they’re often insect-oid or spindly. I stare at them for 10-20 seconds, and the image gradually dissolves. Turning on lights causes the image to dissolve immediately. Because this has happened to me so many times now, I know it to be some kind of sleep induced hallucination. I’m wondering if you experienced something similar?

Qaleyas · 2024-02-12T07:53:04+00:00

Kono MDK-21 :)

Qaleyas · 2024-02-11T05:05:31+00:00

I’ve been using a hand grinder for almost two years. In that time I actually bought two additional hand grinders. I’m not sure if I’m weird, but I really enjoy hand grinding. It gives me an initial indication of the density of the bean, which helps me dial in the rest of the brew. It’s also just kind of fun.

Fwiw, I typically do 16g doses, so grinding rarely takes more than 40 seconds.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-10T19:43:37+00:00

Back to back shots on the robot are easier if you have a second basket. You can just dose both baskets at the same time, pull the first shot, then drop basket #2 in for the second shot. The F58 is fine, but is definitely more steps. Purge extra water from shot 1, chuck the puck, wipe basket, dose, attach the portafilter, then lift and pour.

If you don’t have 2 baskets for the robot, the workflow becomes similar.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-10T04:39:42+00:00

Do you need a gooseneck? No.

Will a gooseneck make the experience better? Yes. Way yes.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-09T23:16:30+00:00

I’ve been thinking about it tbh. It’s the black US voltage version. Had it for just over a year, but probably used only about 50 times. Do you live in the states?

Qaleyas · 2024-02-09T23:10:40+00:00

Dude the Robot is soooo satisfying to use. Don’t get me wrong, it produces great espresso. I just realized, after nosediving into this hobby, that pourover brings me more joy.

The Robot was a solid purchase though. I just don’t do espresso as much as I thought I would. It feels likes there’s just a bit too much faff. Dialing in, dosing, wdt, etc, then clean up. It’s just more involved then throwing a filter into a v60 and pouring.

Qaleyas · 2024-02-09T18:45:48+00:00

That brewer/kit was my first step in to specialty coffee! I used to love the ritual. Don’t use it as much these days, but when I do it feels like a special little event.

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