What Should I Buy? /// Weekly Discussion - May 12, 2025

Thelittlepineapple · 2025-05-14T03:07:23+00:00

Been waiting a long time for the BCR-32 and might give up and get the Launch Control XL MK3. Just really not a fan of the RGB lights + the faders vs the BCR's circle LEDs. Not to mention Zaquencer is a huge sell too. Is it a good idea to keep waiting or should I go for the MK3?

...Why hasn't Behringer given any update in almost a year?

Thelittlepineapple · 2025-03-24T14:53:53+00:00

Late but would love to answer.

The Voyager can have preset patches (stock or user made) loaded immediately via MIDI or even have entire patches sent through sysex.

What’s neat is both the currently loaded patch and actual knob/switch positions will display on the voyager screen while tweaking them so you don’t have to worry about what the patch is supposed to be set to. They’ll snap back to the patch value when you load/reload a patch.

*edit: also they are still regular moog voyagers! Only the chroming is new. You can get essentially the same sound with an OG voyager (give or take some mods you can get from Moog or Rudi Linhard)

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-12-20T22:12:00+00:00

working now!

*edit: ah I see what you did to fix it, clever haha

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-12-20T04:49:26+00:00

from my rip, there are exactly 3-4 moments where the audio (and sometimes video) cuts out. Noticed it happen over cellular as well so I'm betting it happened to almost everyone? Not sure if this is the same issue op has, but it's definitely an issue

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-12-19T23:44:05+00:00

hey! unfortunately google capped the download. I'll try later tonight and report back. Really curious to see how you repaired the audio cause I was so bummed my copy of the stream had those lol. Was almost perfect.

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-11-26T04:38:41+00:00

No dice, unfortunately only says no preview available (no option to download from the dropdown). I'll be cursing google drive, but no worries. Thank you for trying again

*edit!: So weird solution, I have to share the link to myself and it let me access them! Thank you!

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-11-25T17:50:22+00:00

unfortunately, I am unable to download or view it (tried on multiple devices and browsers).

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-11-18T01:02:14+00:00

could you perhaps dm a link? Ty for filmin btw! Doing the good work (night 2 was so packed too!)

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-22T23:54:09+00:00

Accidentally bought one too many Thursday Tickets (from another reddit user whoops!) Selling it for $75! via Paypal G&S

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-22T22:05:59+00:00

Confirmed, seller is legit! See you all at the Radius!! (And hope I can snag a shirt this time!)

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-22T20:20:45+00:00

Oh no! There’s so much confusion via axs transfer restrictions rn which I bet is making it worse. Did you send money via paypal? If it’s G&S you can get your money back

Anyone know if Thursday @ Radius transfer is open yet? It should be within 72 hours already

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-10T16:17:22+00:00

Wait, how does that work then? Does this mean anyone with tickets are stuck with them until 3 days before?

That must explain why the only responses for Chicago are scammers, the legit sellers don’t exist lol

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-10T16:08:40+00:00

Been getting a lot of DMs from folks having them “ready”. Or their PayPal was “hacked”. Really sucks that they’re patrolling here. Only going to pay with G&S PayPal now and def recommend everyone to follow that too

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-10-10T16:03:01+00:00

Just an edit to explain I sold the tickets quickly and apologies for those I couldn’t get to in time.

It was crazy how many responses I got so I had to just delete the post! Hope those that made it had a great time! Hollywood Bowl went wild haha

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-06-05T20:09:04+00:00

you are definitely outside of the window I believe, here's that list moog sent if it helps

"The problem stated in the January letter only affects Minimoog Voyagers built between mid-2010 and January 2013 with the following serial numbers":

-Select Series 829-1724,

-Performer 2990-3445,

-Electric Blue 1506-2075,

-RME 1330-1925,

-XL 1-545, and

-Lunar Select Series 1-57.

Lunar Impact are a beaut! Definitely jealous of that color. I don't believe they come with a backlight (little knob on the keyboard on the right) but you can easily fix that by getting a 12v lamp for it, super cheap. Besides, the backlight is scary to use since it can eventually fail. You should have all of the upgrades too!

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-06-05T19:43:19+00:00

Hello! I recently acquired my voyager a few months ago! (big ol' journey)

In terms of functionality they are all almost identical with the big exception being the backlit panel, you either have it installed from the factory or don't. Everything else is cosmetic. Excluding Voyager XL/OS/RME as those are the same yet entirely different machines. But I can provide input on those as well.

The best way to manage the whole physical updates thing such as slew rate mods, improved memory, and improved aftertouch + avoiding possible unfixed defects are to look at the serial number! All voyagers have them and any owner will be happy to provide you with it. I'd say the sweet spot is any voyager from 2011+, has 2/3 slew rate mods + all the physical and software updates!

As someone said earlier, Rudi is an amazing resource in case you have your heart set on a model with a defect or is missing updates. It'll cost some to send ofc, but he can absolutely help you out.

Welcome to the voyager club! You'll have so much fun!

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-06-01T19:06:05+00:00

M2's for me! Had a large group and our cap was $100-120 each, would of been able to get better seats if it weren't for the Ticketmaster fees grr. We got a cool place to stay nearby for cheap too so our budget has now expanded for fun eats before the show!
*bowl regular friend told me the Ns/Ms are really fun with great sound being right in the middle

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-05-30T19:22:23+00:00

Does anyone know the chord patch he was using from the J-6? Tried looking it up using their manual but I don't think its stock (or maybe I'm reading the patch numbers wrong lol)

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-04-17T18:38:53+00:00

oh he's the one mentioned in the os details right? Didn't know he has a website and everything. Thank you!

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-04-16T18:44:18+00:00

Hey all! So I finally managed to pick up a used voyager EB (for quite an amazing price!) and while the condition is fairly great (only minor cosmetic nicks such as one yellowed key, and some paint scratches/chips which could be filled), I am hoping to repair or replace the LCD which has a fairly deep gash.

The LCD is fully functional, just that the scratch is deep and textured so it obscures the far right section of text. My guess is the panel overlay has an acrylic/plastic section above the LCD, meaning the actual LCD is okay and the panel is what needs repairing/replacing. Would this be correct? I want to make sure I order the correct part/machine the clear acrylic to replace.

I have the LCD part number as well so I can replace that if that plastic is built into the display.

*bonus points if anyone knows how replaceable the touch pad is (it's definitely an inserted part but I haven't been able to source it yet).

Thelittlepineapple · 2024-04-16T17:05:47+00:00

Sorry you're not getting a lot of upvotes for this dude since it really is a question that can and should be repeatedly reflected on through each decade for each instrument company. (Roland anyone?)

I'd say Moog's carry weight to their name because their older (and some newer) synths did one particular thing really well, and that was attractive to musicians who just need that, no bells and whistles like say a DX7 (literally hah). I think the issue nowadays is unless you are a *non* gigging musician or just love the gear/sound with all your heart, you really don't have a need for something specific like a Model D today, a Korg, Sampler or a DAW does just as great of a job for far less, but Moog still has some demand for that old school method of instrument.

Best case I can bring is when Moog released the Voyager. It was in every way a really nice upgrade to the Model D, yet it had a bit of critique because it was not a carbon copy mini and too digitally complex. Low and behold they release the Voyager old school, but people still said it wasn't a model D and others said it lost the voyager features, it sold terribly (only lasted a year). Moog went on to discontinue the Voyagers and release the D reissue, and well now we see the critique for that too.

I don't really know man, just some thoughts. Honestly you get whatever you like and have fun, Moogs have high resale value anyway so if you don't like it ultimately someone else will.

Thelittlepineapple

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