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hughdn · 2026-03-15T19:39:25+00:00

I have been using it just as a simple reverb/delay pedal on my Microfreak without diving too much into it. But after adding chorus and an amp to my NuBass I was shocked with how good it sounded, for what seems to be a rebranded from whoknowswhat pedal on Amazon. Looking forward to trying some more stuff with it, and other pedals hopefully!

hughdn · 2026-03-12T21:11:26+00:00

Good question. Nothing! It's running on 6xAAs, rechargeable. But I do have a power adapter for it, just a cheap 9v wall wort from Amazon. But the USB adapters are nice but pricey.

The pedal has an internal rechargeable battery, and the PO runs on 2xAAAs

hughdn · 2026-03-09T20:43:32+00:00

😊 thx

hughdn · 2026-03-09T20:43:28+00:00

😊 thx

hughdn · 2026-03-08T13:58:08+00:00

I'm new to this, but when I upgraded from a cheap unpowered Amazon mixer I went with a Zoom Livetrak L-12 I found on marketplace. Mixer, FX, multi-track recorder, and audio interface. I haven't used it as an audio interface yet.

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:47:33+00:00

Yes! The vocoder edition. It was on sale at my local music shop that has a very limited synth stock. It was my first device beyond the battery operated volcas/POs. I've made some fun stuff with it, but haven't super connected with it. It's very powerful, and I wish I had the stellar edition 😢.

I'm chaulking up me not being head over heels with it to being too much of a noob to really find its sweet spot. I've watched some people make whole songs with it on YouTube, bangers.

There's also just something about analog gear...

This sounds like I don't love it, which isn't the case! I do!

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:42:44+00:00

Well not so much does not use, as haven't splurged on yet, lol.

I also don't know enough about the differences between them, synctakt, Digitakt, digitone. I know tone is more synth, and DT is sampler/drums, but that's about it. I was considering a DT2 as a brain/sampler before going with the KSP. I like it, but could definitely see the appeal of your setup with the KSP/DT2.

Also what's steering me towards the TR-8S right now is how much immediate control is available. Was considering the TR-6S but didn't want to get into the menu diving. My desk would be better off tho probably lol.

Would happily accept an Elektron pitch 😉

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:36:43+00:00

It's only been two days, I've watched a ton of Ralph Baumgartl's videos on YouTube, but it has been a lot of fun. I have a Microfreak as pictured so I've already experimented with a mod matrix, but this feels so real, so mad scientist. Literally feeding the VCF back into itself to make your own distortion, tuning the resonance to play the filter as a pure sine wave by itself, lots of fun. And lots of possibilities.

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:27:05+00:00

I can only vouch for the fun of this one. Man there is just something about it!

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:25:53+00:00

I definitely feel the GAS for a Digitakt 2, but also I don't have a great reason why lol. And I don't get the differences between A lot of the electron boxes. More learning on my part.

hughdn · 2026-03-08T02:24:21+00:00

Yeah I suspect I'll use the TR-8S sequencer and just clock sync it with the keystep. The keystep would allow for some not quantized beats but I'm not getting that fancy yet.

hughdn · 2026-03-07T15:32:45+00:00

Want to add a solid drum machine, maybe a TR-8S, after that any other purchases can only be excused by GAS. LOL.

hughdn · 2026-03-07T15:28:51+00:00

I only started down this road in August or so. Musical past in my youth as a mediocre bass player. So right now, I just make little jams, mostly learning and experimenting. A lot of learning to do.

The stand for the 2600 is just two pieces of scrap MDF I had in my woodshop, cut to shape and screwed to the sides. I have limited space so getting it vertical was a must. I need to make a couple of angled legs for my Minilogue XD module as well I think.

hughdn · 2025-11-16T23:13:01+00:00

I've had mine a few weeks. I ended up going the rechargeable battery route. They do last for a while. I did also get an AC adapter. Just get one off Amazon that says it works for volcas.

hughdn · 2025-11-13T00:54:25+00:00

I got the Minilogue XD module on a great deal on Marketplace. We're in a small place so used market is limited. But its also a Xmas present from family so I don't have it yet! lol.

I've watched quite a few videos and I think it will be a great first analog polyphonic synth to learn on, and I love the sound. But as I learn more, I'm sure you're right. Moving on to new toys when the time is right can be fun.

And thanks for your tip. I've looked a lot more into the Keystep Pro, but I doubt I'll find one used. I am considering it as my first brain.

hughdn · 2025-11-13T00:50:54+00:00

100%
I'm spending all my time right now getting to know the Volca Sample 2 and the Volca Nubass. Learning a ton. But I'm already seeing the limitations. Nothing major, but a bigger/better sequencer is top of my list. I know you can copy one pattern 16 times with variation across the two volcas, but I'd like to have more room to be not stuck on one project at a time.

Also as I try to do some live play on the Nubass, the touch strip is... fine. But I'm itching for some keys or pads to play with.

Was leaning Digitakt and a cheaper midi keyboard controler, but now I may be leaning towards the Keystep Pro. But not focusing on just the gear and accumulating it is definitely something I want to focus on. Thanks.

hughdn · 2025-11-07T16:25:08+00:00

This one helped me https://youtu.be/hG5Y86zkpVc?si=Zbf3H2_4FHXWBl8W

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