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--- synths_and_drum_machines [2023/07/21 19:57] – [Yamaha] more detail rjt
+++ synths_and_drum_machines [2024/07/23 21:52] (current) – JV-880 rjt
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 ==== Sampler ====
-I think some kinda sampler or sample player is what I want next. I don't mind having to setup the samples on the computer then put them on a card, have no need for sampling with a microphone. I  don't want to fuck with menus and tiny text. Something to work nice alongside the [[roland_tr-8]], so a similar sequencer built-in would be nice. Leaning towards as [[korg_electribe_es-1|Electribe ES-1]] (ended up getting one~).
+I think some kinda sampler or sample player is what I want next. I don't mind having to setup the samples on the computer then put them on a card, have no need for sampling with a microphone. I  don't want to fuck with menus and tiny text. Something to work nice alongside the [[roland_tr-8]], so a similar sequencer built-in would be nice. Leaning towards as [[korg_electribe_es-1|Electribe ES-1]] (ended up getting one~very happy with it).
   * Korg Volca Sample - [[yt>zOj0Ro6mp-8]] Doesn't record, 16 step seq, naff buttons, about $150, a bit annoying to get samples in (There's a Sample 2 where you can just load via USB, but you still need a  software, SDK is open source, mixed reports on Linux support).
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   * Octatrack
   * Elektron Model: Samples - [[yt>_Hr-8jzlpCk]] Propriety software for sample transfer.
-  * [[korg_electribe_es-1|Korg ES-1]] - [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI]] More info [[#Electribe|§ below]]. Smart media cards. 16 steps, delay a bit limited.
+  * [[korg_electribe_es-1|Korg ES-1]] - [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI]] More info [[#Electribe|§ below]]. Smart media cards. 16 steps, delay a bit limited, but there's a replacement firmware that helps with that.
   * Korg ESX - [[yt>OP18zlohVhI]] Much pricier. There's a SD card version, but other than that I'm not sure the differences are worth the extra money.
 ==== Sequencer ====
-Don't seel like I particularly need one, but down the line it would be fun to have one to act as a brain. I don't care about fancy algorithms.
+Don't seel like I particularly need one, but down the line it would be fun to have one to act as a brain. I don't care about fancy algorithms. I tihnk I ultimately prefer just using [[Reaper]].
   * Korg’s SQ-64 - [[yt>BobWThW5IV4]] - 64 steps, good for triggering modular setup
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 Drum machine with a nice bass instrument too.
-Also do one called the Tom Cat that repalces the nice bass synth with a tom.
+Also do one called the Tom Cat that replaces the nice bass synth with a tom.
   * [[yt>TZ2bL-LDwuc|Bad Gear - Akai Rhythm Wolf - Worst Analog Drum Machine Of All Time???]]
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 === Electribe ===
-Kinda into all the first [[korg_electribe|Electribes]]. Ended up buying the [[korg_electribe_es-1|ES-1]], [[korg_electribe_ea-1|EA-1]], [[korg_electribe_er-1|ER-1]].
+Kinda into all the first [[korg_electribe|Electribes]]. Ended up buying the [[korg_electribe_es-1|ES-1]], [[korg_electribe_ea-1|EA-1]], [[korg_electribe_er-1|ER-1]]. Might just be me, but there's a little something missing from the sound of all of them, so they really benefit from some external EQ and effects?
 == Electribe ES-1 ==
-  * [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI|Faxi Nadu - Korg Electribe ES1 Sampler / Sequencer Review]]
+Sampler/resampler/sequencer. Takes SM cards. Has decent samples included. Easy to use.
+  * [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI|Faxi Nadu - Korg Electribe ES1 Sampler / Sequencer Review]]\\ Watched this scrappy video yonks ago and it's kinda what got me keen on getting into music hardware in the first place.
   * [[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-korg+electribe+es1/k0]] | [[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-vic/korg+electribe/k0l3008844]]
   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20electribe%20es1&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
+== Electribe EA-1 ==
+s analogue modelling synth. with sequencer. Sounds real good! Can get acidy sounds.
+  * [[yt>ZnCoD8k_du4|Analog storm! The Korg Electribe EA-1 elbows the others out of its way]]
+  * [[yt>6729Y-a9bNU|Korg Electribe EA-1 The Ultimate Drone/Noise Machine?]]
 == Electribe MX ==
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 === Opsix ===
-FM synth that sames pretty easy to use (and has lots of presets).
+[[fm synthesis|FM synth]] that sames pretty easy to use (and has lots of presets).
 === Triton ===
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 ===PMC 100===
-FM synth, mostly want (really want :0 ) for the rad sequencer. Easy to use, can have heaps of steps. Has a tape slot, for both saving and playing audio, and saving sequences as data! No MIDI.
+[[fm synthesis|FM synth]], mostly want (really want :0 ) for the rad sequencer. Easy to use, can have heaps of steps. Has a [[compact_cassette|tape]] slot, for both saving and playing audio, and saving sequences as data! No MIDI. Small and portable.
   * [[yt>FAHi-AaZfMY|So PHILIPS Made A Synthesizer And You Didn't Even know?]]
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 ==== PreenFM2 ====
-FM synth with lots of texture
+[[fm synthesis|FM synth]] with lots of texture
   * [[yt>5yG9uahcizs|preenFM2 Review - One Of The Best Modern DIY FM Synthesizers But So Unknown]]
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 I love effect-drenched Roland claps.
+I think Roland synths have those nice icy/crystally sounds I like too.
+=== JD-990 ===
+  * [[yt>saxn6bfOv9w|Roland JD-990 | From techno to pop, this could do it all in the 90s]]
+=== JV-880 ===
+I don't think my mind is settled between the 880, the JD-990, the 1080, or the D-550 for late 80s'90s sounds (not big on the Korg M1), but I think I like the 880 sound the most.
+  * [[yt>v19yOA2GrSE|Roland JV-880: Is It Worth It? | Better than the JV-1080??]] - Not really a comparison video.
+  * [[yt>kw99BcrZ9sM|Roland JV-880 | A small monster]]
+=== SC-55 ===
+There's a MkII version that I'm not sure has anything extra I need. Has 37 extra sounds.
+There's a version called the CM-300 which removes the LCD screen and the buttons. Would be fine if you're sending MIDI data fro ma DAW. Seems a good deal cheaper. The SC-55ST and SC-55K are similar things too.
+  * [[yt>ShpphfVU0EQ|Roland Sound Canvas SC-55 Mark 2 Official Demo Songs]]
+  * [[yt>tF6B7TxpLuA|Roland Sound Canvas SC-55: Leading a Computer Music Revolution! - Sound Profile]]
+  * [[yt>GL1onh_c3mE|Roland SC-88 Pro: A Classic Desktop Synth! - Sound Profile]]
+=== SC-88 ===
+=== U-220 ===
+Rack-mount synth
+=== D-550 ===
+Rack mount version of the D-50, the iconic late-80s/90s synth.
 === TR-8 ===
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 Tempted by these things because of their Showa-era J-Poppy sounds. UX seems a bit fiddly, maybe enough for me to not want to use them, but also be fun to mess with on the train or in bed or something.
+Update: I bought a [[yamaha_qy100|QY100]] and really enjoying playing with it in the backyard next to the cat :-)
   * QY70
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     * [[yt>2Sk2cSeHIN0|Yamaha QY 100 - the mini synthesizer workstation you were looking for?]] - Explains workflow in a simple way.
     * [[yt>59JZmVHYNtU|Yamaha QY100 as the main sequencer in your hardware synthesizer setup]] - Same guy.
+    * [[yt>ZGJa92_2yec|Creating A Pattern on the Yamaha QY100 / QY70]] - Another good guide, goes into the chord stuff.
   * QY700\\ Maybe not as many sounds(?), released earlier than the 70 and 100, but bigger unit with better menu navigation. $500,$700+ D:
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   * [[yt>jQoU-2iD_H4|21 minutes of Yamaha RS7000 preset patches, no talking]]
+== TX81Z ==
+Rack-mount version of the DX11. Affordable. Will probably get this as my [[fm_synthesis|FM synth]]. You can link two together and make them play alternate notes. Fiddley to program on the screen, but there are software tools.
+  * [[yamaha_tx81z]]
 ===== See Also =====
   * [[yt>DGcmuI8yjbQ|How to Choose Effect Pedals for Your Synth]]