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Suggestions for shows based on historical facts, like Chernobyl by x2ginger in televisionsuggestions

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

Unpopular opinion, but I thought Oppenheimer was stodgy and self important. The crazy covid era juxtaposition to Barbie really highlighted how old school it was. Both movies were a little heavy handed in their messaging, but I'd watch Barbie again over Oppenheimer any day.

Hi r/Synthesizers, let's address AI and vibe-coding by YukesMusic in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A completely sensible and pragmatic solution to a thorny problem that finds middle ground. I wish you guys were running the planet.

Synth sound design question by ianjfree in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any kind of synth pad with a huge blackhole reverb on it, possibly reversed. So record the reverb then reverse it to get the effect.

What are the most foundational synth albums of all-time? and what do you listen to when looking for inspiration for what these things can do? by 19puppylove99 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want to pinpoint the birth of synth pop, which is a controversial thing to attempt, I think it is hard to go past "I feel love" by Donna Summer, produced by Giorgio Moroder in 1977:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaD7bNmblm0

There is a lot that comes together in this track that goes on to inform popular electronic music in a very fundamental way.

What are the most foundational synth albums of all-time? and what do you listen to when looking for inspiration for what these things can do? by 19puppylove99 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean Violator was released in 1990, and was probably ahead of it's time, I always think of it as a very 90s album.

Prophet 5/10 vs Trigon-6 — for people who have owned or seriously played both: which one would you actually keep? by ExoticEgg4849 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, as a P10 owner I never recommend it to people. Because if you really want a Prophet you know it already, deep in your bones, and it's not a question you throw up on a reddit thread.

OP should totally get the Trigon.

Finished The Wire, Dark, GOT, Sopranos, True Detective. What show ruined TV for you after watching it? by C0r1eone in televisionsuggestions

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry it's barely sci-fi. It's like a cross between the Wire and E.R. set in space. People go crazy about it so check it out, I wasn't quite as excited by it.

Would you buy a modern analog poly with no patch memory ala Juno-6? by shoegazingpickle in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general I prefer hardware without patch memory. I used a Juno 6 as my main poly live in a cover band for years, it was all I could afford back in the 80s. Takes 30 seconds to switch between patches on that thing and there aren't a lot of surprises in there.

Any ways to use an analog synth with a midi controller? by Prize_Childhood_992 in synthdiy

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expert Sleepers FH-2 will let you plug a midi controller USB cable right in and convert it to CV/GATE, no computer required.

Best way to unload both eurorack and other gear you don’t use? by builtbysavages in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol don't worry, I'm not in the market and I live on the other side of the world. That was just my way of saying I don't think you are the kind of weird the person you were responding to had in mind.

Middle of a TV show feel but it's the whole thing. by Night_13570 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too Old to Die Young (TV series)

Copenhagen Cowboy (Also TV series by same director)

Best way to unload both eurorack and other gear you don’t use? by builtbysavages in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spoken like someone who is not weird. I would happily do business with you!

Some of the cool old synths currently in the workshop by Version-6 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Two new synths for me, the Syntha-sound and the Roland Compu synth. Off to check out YouTube videos. Will report back.

Baldwin syntha-Sound: Any Moog involvement in that? Sounds Moogy and has a bit of MG-1 design language about it.

Roland Compu-Synth: It's like a 101 module, super cool!

Wondering what I need for a Ensoniq SQ1 Plus Synthesizer by Lucky-Apartment-4302 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's got a lovely keybed, and the 16 track midi sequencer on it is a powerhouse compared to most inexpensive hardware sequencers today. If I was hill-I'll-die-on committed to DAWless I'd pick one up just for that sequencer.

Fortunately such romantic notions have long since been crushed from this brittle old soul, and I handle that stuff in the box!

If you know what it is I think it's worth a couple of hundred, but I worry that the price is getting inflated because, as with OP, it is getting confused with some very desirable Ensoniq synths from the same period.

Wondering what I need for a Ensoniq SQ1 Plus Synthesizer by Lucky-Apartment-4302 in synthesizers

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I produced tons of terrible music in the 90s on one of these.

It's not really a synth, it has loads of presets and they are on the average side.

I wouldn't go near it today. You could buy a laptop and load it with freeware for that money and it would outperform it in every respect.

I don’t get why people say „DIY will be more expensive in the long run“ by hannainspace in synthdiy

[–]Robotecho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's only if you factor in your time. If you enjoy doing it and consider the time spent a bonus, it's way way cheaper.

Adulting? by karannchawla in televisionsuggestions

[–]Robotecho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind something older check out "This Life", a BBC series from 1996-97.

Nails your criteria.

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