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- Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:42 pm
- Forum: Gear Services & Other Goods
- Topic: Custom blue backlit LED for Yamaha TX7 or DX100
- Replies: 0
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Custom blue backlit LED for Yamaha TX7 or DX100
Hello I purchased two blue backlit LEDs with the intention of upgrading the TX7 I own, as well as buying a second TX7. I'm realizing I'd rather get a multi-timbral TX802. One I already put in the TX7 I own and am selling locally, I figure this would be a good spot to sell the other. For a TX7 it is ...
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Which Hardware Sequencer for full songs?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10269
Re: Which Hardware Sequencer for full songs?
That is great that you're a "hardware guy", but if you want to be great at what you do maybe you should start being a "best tool for the job guy."
As others have said, what you want only exists in software. Look into a decent MIDI controller to assist in working whatever program you find.
As others have said, what you want only exists in software. Look into a decent MIDI controller to assist in working whatever program you find.
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:14 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
I have my MachineDrum UW mk1 up for sale on eBay if you want to explore Elektron beats for SUPER cheap
(full disclosure - I would profit from you buying my MachineDrum UW mk1)

(full disclosure - I would profit from you buying my MachineDrum UW mk1)
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:56 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
omg people the Tetra was only used as reference since it was a four voice synth module that you could control over CC commands, in no way discussing tone 

- Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:07 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
The extension of the elektron sequencer for synth use is very different person to person. Sorry if I wasn't clear enough - I don't find the Elektron sequencing for synths useful for ME as much as other people. Some basic CC data (mostly dampening, portamento time and mod wheel) are all I use for spe...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:02 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Synth for great bass
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10460
Re: Synth for great bass
DX7 easily. Analog bass gets very limited very quick, and using FM allows you to sculpt a lot of different harmonic content rather than the usual analog oscillator at 32' with a closed filter.
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:45 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
I would get an Octatrack used first. If you don't like it you can sell it and use the invested money to go towards something else. The Analog Four is the weakest one to my ears, I'd rather have a MonoMachine, but the Octatrack and Rytm both seem super versatile. Plus the OctaTrack offers so much mo...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:55 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
I would get an Octatrack used first. If you don't like it you can sell it and use the invested money to go towards something else. The Analog Four is the weakest one to my ears, I'd rather have a MonoMachine, but the Octatrack and Rytm both seem super versatile. Plus the OctaTrack offers so much mor...
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: New Elektron Machine
- Replies: 249
- Views: 53845
Re: New Elektron Machine
When this was first announced, I never read how it could do different synthesis options for each drum sound (i.e. snare drum classic/hard/FM). My main reservation was not wanting to spend $1500 on a single snare sound. The Elektron FM sounds in my MachineDrum were by far my favorite part - I could c...
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:35 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Akai Analog Drum Machine
- Replies: 241
- Views: 56241
Re: Akai Analog Drum Machine
it sounds pretty bland, and while analog synths are being used by lots of people, a lot of modern drum production I'm hearing is all digital so I don't know who they're expecting to win over with this??? I think the growing interest in "analog" is veering away from practical modern music use into it...
- Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:12 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Dave Smith Modular
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7185
Re: Dave Smith Modular
With how wacky and multi-function most good modules are these days, seems a bit limited, but I do really like modern CEM tone, but I don't care to ever have a modular ...
I am hoping my pointless internal monologue resonates with someone
I am hoping my pointless internal monologue resonates with someone
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:40 pm
- Forum: HELP!
- Topic: A MIDI riddle for you all
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1199
Re: A MIDI riddle for you all
I actually solved it (in an odd way). If I only did a single parameter change on the TX7 it would not register and send a "bad" message, but if I kept sweeping through the parameter it would finally recognize and accept.
I hope this odd info reaches someone stuck with BCR2000 problems.
I hope this odd info reaches someone stuck with BCR2000 problems.
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:47 pm
- Forum: HELP!
- Topic: A MIDI riddle for you all
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1199
A MIDI riddle for you all
I have a Yamaha TX7 module with no ability to control parameters from the front panel - it must be done through a computer program. The TX7 only operates in SysEx I have a BCR 2000. It is capable of controlling SysEx parameters only if it is done through "learn mode", where I control a parameter on ...
- Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Would you buy a CS80 if re-released?
- Replies: 147
- Views: 32958
Re: Would you buy a CS80 if re-released?
I would rather buy the Studio Electronics rack and load it with CS 80 filters. If I got a CS80 somehow I'd sell it first thing, I refuse to own any piece of gear that doesn't fit into a suitcase.
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Yamaha FM enthusiasts, help me hone my live setup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1767
Re: Yamaha FM enthusiasts, help me hone my live setup
I haven't tried the BCR with FM yet, but from what everyone has told me, the DX synths cannot handle lots of parameter changes at once. It's all Sysex, and chokes up when you move a knob too quickly. They don't handle a lot in real time, but as I said I do a lot of "plinky" sounds. I also don't pla...