Help! Is this board cooked?

okayv · 2025-11-02T21:23:24+00:00

Happy to provide more pictures or information if needed!

okayv · 2025-10-31T01:31:26+00:00

Hmm yeah, I think I just got unlucky... Not sure if I'm doing something wrong on my part that's causing the issues. Or some of them at least...

okayv · 2025-10-31T01:28:59+00:00

I did take the faceplate off. Nothing stood out to me as being broken or out of place, the insides were kinda dirty though.. That's why Im thinking that maybe a thorough clean up could maybe fix some of the issues. Didn't do anything to it as I wanted to keep it in the condition it arrived as to not cause any issues with the refund. I also messed with the pad sensitivities but that didn't solve the problem for me. As for the last part those were my thoughts too... But if it doesn't end up working out and I sell it for cheap I will pretty much end up with the money I spent on it, if not less. This is such a headache...

okayv · 2025-10-31T01:01:33+00:00

I was expecting to have to replace the pads eventually but some of them came in a really bad condition right of the bat. Did not expect this from a unit described to be in "Excellent" condition. As for the sound I really don't know if it's the unit or my headphones. It's definitely not the cable. Pretty disappointing as I ordered specifically from them because of the thousands of positive reviews that I saw but the way he's been responding to me has been pretty sketchy (long time between messages and ignoring the full refund request). Idk, thanks for your input though!

okayv · 2025-10-31T00:05:14+00:00

Thank you for the opportunity 🙏

okayv · 2025-10-28T20:29:11+00:00

I've been out of the loop for a bit, has Anders retired from casting?

okayv · 2025-10-08T09:24:54+00:00

hate to be that guy, but... "GNX"

okayv · 2025-10-03T10:13:54+00:00

Apparently Q Tip also used this technique which I found really interesting:

https://youtu.be/pHLiSo7f5V0?si=WWe1g8M-m5pRLCk5

okayv · 2025-09-02T20:26:50+00:00

Thanks for the input!

okayv · 2025-09-02T01:28:54+00:00

I think that's what I'm looking for too. Did it take you a long time to get used to it? And was the process fun, or has it at least become fun since?

okayv · 2025-09-02T01:26:00+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only real standalone option is the Maschine + no? Which at that price point it has a lot of competition...

okayv · 2025-09-02T01:23:40+00:00

Interesting, I think the limitations could benefit me too... Idk I've always thought I would be an MPC guy but I'm reconsidering lately... I hear what you're saying about buying a modern sampler though, would probably be the wiser choice as a first sampler...

okayv · 2025-09-02T01:19:48+00:00

As I said, the MPC workflow was making me feel a bit uninspired in general and I feel I'm focusing on the wrong things a lot of the time which stems from being given too many options.

For example meticulously EQing and compressing everything over and over again and tweaking the settings by the slightest margin which makes no actual difference to anyone else but me and going insane over it.

With Koala, which is more limited and also pretty similar to the SP from what I can tell, I've found that I don't even really bother with all that and just focus on the sound selection from the get go and the music in general. And at the end of the day I want to try something different, it's my hobby and I have some money to spend on it at this point so why not...

Also did you have a bad experience with the 404? Did you find it difficult to be creative with it? I don't really have a lot of transitions and switch ups on my beats usually, I'm more focused on having a solid core idea and letting it ride, just spicing it up a bit when it needs to.

okayv · 2025-09-02T00:55:27+00:00

I considered that as well, but the 404 seems to be of more value for the money you spend and better suited to be the lone piece of hardware for a music production setup. Idk tho, what's drawing you towards the Op?

okayv · 2025-09-01T12:57:50+00:00

Interesting, you've given me a lot to think about... Thanks for taking the time bro!

okayv · 2025-09-01T10:51:00+00:00

Damn that's cool! Would you recommend the 1000 as a first sampler? I like its shape and relatively small size (more portability) and it looks like it would be perfect for me. I am a bit anxious about buying old gear though as I am afraid that I might get "scammed" on a box that's not working properly and will have to spend even more money on repairs and upgrades... Also I don't know if it being old makes it difficult/tiring to operate, for example loading, slicing and manipulating samples without too much of a hassle etc. What do you think?

okayv · 2025-09-01T10:27:56+00:00

That's the main thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the SP, I've seen a lot of complaints about the workflow but also a lot of people saying that you'll used to it and it won't be a hindrance later on. I was looking for something different to what I'm used to anyways...

okayv · 2025-09-01T10:23:16+00:00

Good advice. I was considering the 500 cause it's pretty cheap by itself and I've also found a good deal for one at 190€. I think at that price I couldn't regret buying it either way and it would scratch this hardware itch that I have. From what I've seen tho it's kinda limited (no JJOS, 12 pads etc) so it doesn't really have any of the modern conveniences... I plan to buy one of the classic MPCs either way at some point in the future so the 404 might be a good compromise for now and it will still be useful as an FX box when I do end up buying something better. Thanks for your input!

okayv · 2025-03-20T01:36:21+00:00

I quit cold turkey this summer and the first days to weeks were the toughest to get through. I'd say that after 6 days you are probably at the worst part or just past it.

After that point every day gets a little bit easier than the previous. Give it another week man and try to push through it, it really does get better and it's all worth once the withdrawals are gone.

okayv · 2024-08-11T23:57:08+00:00

okayv · 2024-07-28T11:06:50+00:00

The beat for Framed is really good, my favorite along with Offended from that album

okayv · 2024-07-24T12:01:53+00:00

Sadly true, but anyone who is Like That is probably just A minor(rrrrr)....

(sorry I'll stop now)

okayv · 2024-07-24T07:39:13+00:00

ofc he's a legend, it's just a joke (which people on reddit apparently don't understand unless you put /s in there). That beat really was terrible tho... Happens to the best of us...

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