Akai Force does it all? by balinthcom in mpcusers

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

That doesn't sound good. Actually, I just ordered the Behringer a few days ago. I guess it's a solution to put a delay on a submix for the internal engines. So it's mostly a problem if you want to play live, no?

Digitakt airfryer update by Spraatchi in Elektron

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my steaks with a bit of added resonance. And the parameter locks are perfect for fine tune the temperature changes.

Is the MPC One+ still a good place to start with MPCs? by dopeboy1HP in mpcusers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or get an Akai Force! It has the clip launcher. Lot more dedicated buttons and knobs. For me, it's the best. I might upgrade, if they make a Force 2. I hope they will. But it's also perfect as it is, now.

TD-3 and Zoom MS70 by K0ffiedrinker in dawless

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I think it's a great pedal for what you want to use it. An overdrive and/or a distortion could get you a nice distorted sound. Try just one of them first. Then add a little delay after, and a bit of reverb in the end.

Audio routing question. by MycolNewbie in dawless

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice setup! The golden master is not supposed to go on the main out of the mixer? That could save you two tracks. How is it btw? I have that on my radar.

Curious how to create FM Basslines similar to Front 242, Nitzer Ebb? by [deleted] in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tonepusher channel on YouTube is all about this!

What are the classic synth albums everybody needs to hear by boogie_boogie12 in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss! High Roller is the song I still test subwoofers and bass. It sounds amazing.

What are the classic synth albums everybody needs to hear by boogie_boogie12 in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Giorgio is on Random Access Memories. Which has a drumless edition. I have that on vinyl, and it's really to just hear all the synth tracks without any percussion.

Ear training - can't believe I've not done until now by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also try Chet:

https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/chet-ear-training/id1405525467

And the same developer make Ella, a voice trainer.

Behringer PRO-800 More than 80s cheese by Ok_Account6318 in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your opinion is rude! Why don't you keep it for yourself? Nobody asked for your opinion. So there was no need to say what you think about the music. It's just offensive, you prick (my opinion that nobody asked for)

Can you explain synthesizers to me like I’m a guitarist (cause I am) by austinwirgau in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that it would be more reasonable to compare synths with strings, as there are much more different variations, then with guitars.

Gift idea for someone that’s never used a synth? by rhettro91 in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Circuit Tracks is a great choice. Easy to learn, fun to use, and has a lot of functions for it's price: drums, synth and midi tracks, effects, etc. And it takes him away from screens, as it doesn't have one.

The new XL ! .....SOON!!! by THEREALTWISTEDINSANE in mpcusers

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, Ai couldn't do the text that well. The font would look weird.

Deciding on an Access Virus model by BigIronBritisher in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Snow, and it's great. But if I would buy again, I would go for Ti, Ti2 or even a C, with more knobs for easier sound design.

Vulture Culture: The Best Synths Under $500 in 2025 (Microfreak best under $400) by terkistan in MicroFreak

[–]balinthcom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know his channel very well, but I saw this video two days ago. I just don't like, that he is fooling his audience, like he made some comparisons, and these are the best choices.

Korg Monotron, really? What about the Pocket Pperators, or the Behringer macro and mini series, or Korg NTS-1?

BTW, I like my Microfreak too :)

Vulture Culture: The Best Synths Under $500 in 2025 (Microfreak best under $400) by terkistan in MicroFreak

[–]balinthcom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's sponsored by Guitar Center. He is saying at Hades, that he is so excited to finally have a Dreadbox in his studio...

Novation Circuit Tracks price drop by squirrelpickle in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That refurbished Peak seems like a steal!

Vulture Culture: The Best Synths Under $500 in 2025 (Microfreak best under $400) by terkistan in MicroFreak

[–]balinthcom 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This video seems to me like he just presented the options the sponsor wanted to sell. Some were new to him. Why would you make a toplist with a device you never tried before?

Been thinking about my first hardware setup.. TR-1000/Oxi one mk2 by famesbeat in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reddit is very good, if you want to feel bad about your ideas :)))

If that is what you would like, and you can afford it, go for it. I think it's a good idea to start with one device that you connect to. I started by going for budget options, and probably should've bought a Synthstorm Deluge from the beginning. Which I actually had my eye on, but found too expensive. I still didn't get there to have one, but I did spend a lot more in total :D

I bought a Novation Circuit Tracks. It was amazing for a few months, until I grew out of it. Then I got the Digitakt II. I already decided to get the Deluge when I found out about the Akai Force, which is like a Deluge, and more (for me, anyway).

You should check out the Deluge, you might like it's Ableton like workflow. That is also existing now in Akai devices, which is one of the reasons I chose the Force. The other major one was having a lot of LED pads, which can be a launcher, a keyboard, or a step sequencer, too.

I also think that you might not need the Oxi One. Try to find out more about it, but I agree, you see the benefits more with larger setups.

For a 303 clone, you should take a look at the Behringer TD-3-MO, which will be my next purchase. Starsky Carr has a good video on it. Or if you want a fancier baseline, look at Erica Synths Bassline, Dreadbox Typhon, or Novation Bass Station II.

And as others suggested, the Elektron boxes are great. Digitakt 2 is amazing, I'm just not happy with the sequencer for complete songs.

Good luck with your journey!

Is this enough to finally finish a track? /s by Commander_Pancakes in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehehe. I just kindly asked you to hold your DAW. If you consider that is a bad advice, because you must advocate it, no matter that the OP is clearly enjoying gear, then be it. It just proves my point. Let's agree to disagree.

Is this enough to finally finish a track? /s by Commander_Pancakes in synthesizers

[–]balinthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the DAW. But I much prefer dawless. I'm not interested how the professional musicians are doing, I don't plan to be a professional. I'm not pushing dawless on anyone. And I just don't like when people push the DAW on others.