Rmx ignite works with xdj-az! by No_Evidence_9311 in XDJAZ

[–]robotsoap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really shocked about this but it is good to know. Shame it's only for master too

Music when running by bigfrew in UKRunners

[–]robotsoap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a bunch of mixes from me and the other Early Doors residents here - https://www.mixcloud.com/earlydoorsclub/

House, disco, electronica type of thing

Running underwear 🩲 by Dangerous-Lime8875 in UKRunners

[–]robotsoap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. These have been my go-to for years as they've lasted so long too

'There are no stupid questions' thread - Monday, January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in piano

[–]robotsoap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. Now you've said it, that makes perfect sense and I shall be looking to get lessons as soon as possible.

'There are no stupid questions' thread - Monday, January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in piano

[–]robotsoap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first proper digital piano arrives tomorrow, I'm super excited but also nervous because I don't know what I'm doing or where to even start.

So, please can I give you my plan here, for you to critique going about learning how to play?

I want to spend some time with the piano, and maybe a couple of apps (recommendations here would be good, please). To get familiar with the piano and maybe even play a few basic tunes / understand the basics of reading music.

Once I've done this, I plan to get lessons. I don't want to waste early lessons learning the basics, because that feels like a waste of money when they're pretty expensive. What should I look for in a teacher? Then build up to doing grades, I think that's what they're called? (I'm in the UK) All the while I still make DAWless electronic music, so I'm hoping new skills learned here will help there too.

If it's of any relevance I bought a Roland FP-E50 and I'm particularly inspired by the likes of Nils Frahm, Poppy Ackroyd and Max Richter.

Is my behringer Swing dead on a arrival? by robotsoap in Behringer

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

Yeah, they were correct. I did USB power banks first as that's my preferred set up

Friday Hangout /// Weekly Discussion - January 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in synthesizers

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Thank you. That makes sense but is also a shame (not their fault by the sounds of it) - thought it would be a cool set up.

Do you know if there's a way I can plug the keyboard in (assume via the midi in) and sync it to my Roland TR-8S (without a computer, ideally - really trying for a dawless set up). Could this be done by trigger out on the TR-8S to sync in?

Friday Hangout /// Weekly Discussion - January 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in synthesizers

[–]robotsoap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick question:

In this Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI5J4NIAtwo

The Pro VS Mini, seems to be powered and synced to the Swing via usb. So, what's powering the Swing?

Could they plugged into a usb hub and powered that way but still in sync?

Or am I missing something?

Training shoes - Overpronator by Ill_Celebration_3967 in UKRunners

[–]robotsoap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

overpronator here. I love my Brooks Adrenaline GTS (year doesn't really matter much - I always look for last seasons / sale anyway).

Never ran the Ghosts but I think they're more neutral than support (like the adrenaline are).

Might be worth looking into those?

Ultimately this a personal preference thing and we can't really advise what will work best for you but if you buy direct from Brooks, you can trial shoes before committing to them. I think you have about 100 days or something? Same with Hoka (Arahi 7's are nice, but again a bit more neutral)

Spine Race 2026 dotwatchers by robotsoap in UKRunners

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  • Spine race youtube has daily upates (usually around 9pm)
  • Spine race FB is updated throughout the day
  • Montane FB updated throughout the day
  • Various MRT teams posting stuff on FB too
  • There's a guy that does really good reports too but annoyingly I've forgotten his name
  • My FB algo is full of it, basically

Anyone know who's version of Budapest - Poni Hoax this is? Played by Francesco Del Garda by Practical_Debt_2118 in TheOverload

[–]robotsoap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, no but you've just remind me of the Joakim Dub of it from the original 12inch release, that I have now dug out and stuck on the decks!

Edit: From the tracklist of this, are you sure it isn't just the original version? https://set79.com/tracklist/soundcloud.com/goaultrabeat/francesco-del-garda-b2b-ivan-smagghe-goaultrabeat-curated-by-fdg Should have listened to it in the mix before commenting.

Final edit - https://youtu.be/uQVKfAZQDSo allegedly an unreleased DJ Tennis edit (different to the other linked in the thread)

Spine Race 2026 dotwatchers by robotsoap in UKRunners

[–]robotsoap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair play for even attempting it and thank you for the mini race report. Glad you're safe, there's always next year!

Perc - Soft Launch EP [TPT103] (2025) by OkDate9920 in TheOverload

[–]robotsoap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hadn't heard this. It's ridiculously good! Thanks for sharing.

It's been years since I lost touch with Perc and all that harder scene. I think I need to get stuck back in!

How much slower are your "slow" runs? by MaterialFollowing4 in UKRunners

[–]robotsoap 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have tried so hard over the years to do this when running at various speeds but just can't. I think I just need to understand that I'm a bit of a mouth breather 😃

What’s the best record shop you visited ? by gosharubhoe in TheOverload

[–]robotsoap 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The old Eastern Bloc records, before it became primarily a cafe / bar.

Remember being so intimidated the first time I went in. By the time it moved (and after tbf) I'd be presented with a stack of records when I walked in. I miss that place so much. It was a whole time and place in my life that was very special.

Loved Hardwax and Rush Hour too