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- Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: Software Synthesizers
- Topic: Native Instruments Maschine
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5097
Re: Native Instruments Maschine
I will definitely consider it later on, if the controller is as hands-on as the preview says and the on-board sequencer is that easy to use and set up. When (or indeed if ) I ever have to go live, Maschine would be seriously cool to have with a good laptop. But for now I run Battery 3, and that work...
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:50 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Whats your studio workhorse?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8260
Re: Whats your studio workhorse?
Depends on whether I'm writing or recording - if I'm writing music it's usually the ESQ-1 and Guitar Pro 5 (that's how I write arrangements and music to shape the basic outline) and when I'm recording, it's Cubase 4.
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:47 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Looks like everyone has caught onto Ensoniq synths
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6654
Re: Looks like everyone has caught onto Ensoniq synths
How dare you question the greatness of "KLUNKS", "TRIBEL", and "SYNBAS"?! [-X KLUNKS is amazing. Try playing the opening to Saga's "Humble Stance" on that one and you're all set. In fact, the presets can do a lot for you with minor tweaks (An example: Take the MIXED preset, tune 1 osc down an octav...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12513
Re: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
What were the main differences between both machines BTW? I seem to remember that the LM-1 initially had no crash or ride cymbal, which was later rectified through an alternative set of EPROMs, and that while the LM-2 had crash and ride added to the kit, it lacked individually tunable sounds, which...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:23 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Billy Currie's Yamaha KX 88 ????
- Replies: 4
- Views: 910
Re: Billy Currie's Yamaha KX 88 ????
I think I know what pictures you are talking about, and they are in that case most likely from '86-87, the "U-Vox" tour.
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:20 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12513
Re: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
At this point I'd like to say that this quote: If memory serves, the closest anyone had been to using the Fairlight as a drum machine would have been Kate Bush on "Babooshka", with the samples of broken glass, and I doubt those sounds were sequenced. ... is taken out of context. The original paragra...
- Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12513
Re: What was the ultimate drum machine of the '80's?
As has been said before, the topic can be read from so many angles, depending on the definition of what the 80's were (or are, even). Wiss took the view on "ultimate drum machine" and skewered it towards the actual technological aspect, which is why he suggested the Forat 9000 and Studio 440. Person...
- Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: On board effects
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3756
Re: On board effects
I could never really get to terms with the chorus on the JP8080, so I'm saving for a CE20 as a "master" chorus pedal. However, on a lot of the vintage instruments, like the old Roland Junos and the Synthex, you get a lot of good sonic colour with the chorus options. Also, if you cont ring modulation...
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:39 am
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Eurythmics
- Replies: 32
- Views: 22164
Re: Eurythmics
The Movement Drum Computer was also used on Titles, the solo debut album of Japan's bass player Mick Karn. That's about all I know.
Oh, and it's British. And (still) hideously expensive.
Oh, and it's British. And (still) hideously expensive.
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Synths and Drum Machine in 'The Chauffeur
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12234
Re: Synths and Drum Machine in 'The Chauffeur
If memory serves, Simon plays that on an ocarina.Z wrote:Not sure about the "flute", probably one of the Jupes.
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Synths and Drum Machine in 'The Chauffeur
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12234
Re: Synths and Drum Machine in 'The Chauffeur
I would either go with Prophet-5 or SH-2 for that melody, at least.
One of my fave Duran tracks too, especially the version from "As The Lights Go Down". Excellent job from Nick, John and Simon on that one!
One of my fave Duran tracks too, especially the version from "As The Lights Go Down". Excellent job from Nick, John and Simon on that one!
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: Minimal Setup Discussion
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3617
Re: Minimal Setup Discussion
Who's he bringing to replace Iggy?Blue Monster 65 wrote:And so his Bowie period begins ...Stab Frenzy wrote:... Berlin.
Scott
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Listening Lounge
- Topic: Epilogue - demo track
- Replies: 3
- Views: 594
Re: Epilogue - demo track
You could say that. I'm currently in the process of writing tracks for it and trying to find musicians for the project. As soon as the idea for it is clear, and I've found people for the job, I'm gonna start recording it proper. Edit: The ESQ-1 bells are very nice indeed, and they're actually just t...
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:22 pm
- Forum: The Listening Lounge
- Topic: Epilogue - demo track
- Replies: 3
- Views: 594
Epilogue - demo track
First time I've posted in the Listening Lounge, actually. 'Bout time, I'd say. Here's my latest project: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7135448 A demo track using the Moog LPII (lead & bass, of course) Ensoniq ESQ-1 (bells, brass) and the trusty JP-8080 (sequence). Drums are done using NI Batter...
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Synthesizers
- Topic: I know it's a little early....................
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7196
Re: I know it's a little early....................
I am willing to put money on the unveiling of the final LinnDrum II design. Hopefully, it'll carry all the original Linn samples, right back from the LM-1 as well as having a sampling option next to the analogue drum section. Slap on a nice VCF and you have my drumming dream in a tin. As for the Rol...