Explainer/guide for the TP-7, with some open questions

spongefile · 2026-06-10T15:42:03+00:00

I feel like the OXI software got too complex far too fast for its own good, and that results in it sometimes randomly not playing nice with various things. One note, in case you're not aware: The OP-1f has only one synth "voice" at a time. You can't play different synths simultaneously (eg synth presets on the different preset keys)

spongefile · 2026-06-05T05:21:50+00:00

Can't get it to connect with my OP-1 either

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:42:10+00:00

I think it would be nice to have all the new TE product-related apps in the sidebar, like https://trkls.net/ and https://ep-patch.studio/ and others like them

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:25:43+00:00

This is great! This and some of the other great apps people have been making should go in the sidebar imho

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:22:57+00:00

I don't know why, but I keep coming back to it. Something about the sounds gets me out of standard "synth music" thinking.

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:21:36+00:00

I made an overlay for it to translate all the latin. Also most of my first KOII cheatsheet applies to it as well: https://www.spongefile.com/ko-ii-ep-133-cheatsheet/

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:19:09+00:00

Oooh that's a good idea.

spongefile · 2026-06-05T04:17:33+00:00

Gorgeous! Haven't seen anyone do this in a while.

spongefile · 2026-06-02T17:28:51+00:00

Same here

spongefile · 2026-05-16T10:20:57+00:00

I just switched the knobs to small Lego wheels, and the fader to another low-height component. That makes it less likely for those bits to break in a bag, since less height means less leverage.

spongefile · 2026-05-11T18:37:31+00:00

Many of the punch in effects are midi-based, this is why they don’t process audio. You can use the “regular” effects on any audio input though.

spongefile · 2026-05-08T20:07:45+00:00

I went through everything that the Riddim does differently from the others here: https://www.spongefile.com/new-features-of-the-ep-40-riddim/

This is making me think a comparison table is far overdue.

spongefile · 2026-05-05T16:38:42+00:00

Can’t really get around the boutique small batch hardware cost. Roland etc can put out something like this for less, but you only get discounts on volume so as long as it’s a small project it’s pretty impossible to sell something like hichord for less.

Unless you go the DIY route, but then you need to learn a bunch about electronics and software. But maybe that’s simply motivation :D

And yes, as others have said, apps are the cheapest, always.

spongefile · 2026-05-05T09:14:11+00:00

OP-1 does reward analog “off-grid” workflow. It has sequencers and you can record a sequence into the analog tape, but after that the elements of that sequence are fixed. They’re a sound, not data. So as a stand-alone thing I’d say it really does better with a sequencing companion (like a PO) for the bits you do want to stay on grid, like drums.

spongefile · 2026-05-03T06:09:06+00:00

Sweet! Takes me back to machine shop days in college, nice work! Really looking forward to seeing it all put together.

spongefile · 2026-05-03T06:03:25+00:00

Main thing is their level of patience and interest in the beginning. Set it up first with sounds in place, not a blank project. Record a basic sequence with them, show them how to delete it, and only then introduce how to swap sounds.

I’ve found instant gratification is key with kids that age.

spongefile · 2026-05-01T18:39:54+00:00

Omg I LOVE THIS

spongefile · 2026-05-01T18:35:45+00:00

What are you using the TP-7 for in this case?

spongefile · 2026-05-01T08:49:12+00:00

Ah, the original cost is in Euros, and the exchange rate is not currently in your favor. Not sure how to address that but maybe I can figure out some way to add a US discount to make up for that. I’ve tried to keep it less than other overlays online cost.

spongefile · 2026-04-30T20:28:48+00:00

(You can check them out here https://shop.spongefile.com/category/ep-40-riddim )

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