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synths_and_drum_machines [2021/09/16 02:02] – Grid sequencers rjtsynths_and_drum_machines [2023/07/21 19:57] – [Yamaha] more detail rjt
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   * https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/build-an-auduino-step-sequencer/all   * https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/build-an-auduino-step-sequencer/all
   * https://bloghoskins.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-arduino-string-synth.html?m=1   * https://bloghoskins.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-arduino-string-synth.html?m=1
-  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anGgVL05oow+  * [[yt>anGgVL05oow|Arduino synthesizer and sequencer]]
   * https://old.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/9izl46/how_would_one_build_a_synthesizer_from_scratch/   * https://old.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/9izl46/how_would_one_build_a_synthesizer_from_scratch/
   * https://old.reddit.com/r/synthdiy/   * https://old.reddit.com/r/synthdiy/
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 Interesting electronic music related people Interesting electronic music related people
  
-  * Allieway - [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeo2Fo1OidWpT83BT5xmCZw/videos|Youtube channel]]+  * Allieway - [[ytchan>UCeo2Fo1OidWpT83BT5xmCZw|Allieway Audio]]
   * [[Meng Qi]] - [[https://www.mengqimusic.com/|mengqimusic.com]]   * [[Meng Qi]] - [[https://www.mengqimusic.com/|mengqimusic.com]]
  
 ===== Types ===== ===== Types =====
 +
 +==== Drum Machine ====
 +
 +==== Effects ====
 +
 +==== 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~).
 +
 +  * 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).
 +    * [[github>korginc/volcasample]]
 +    * Works in Wine, but maybe not with the 2 https://singlecellsoftware.com/cevs
 +    * [[hithub>hisschemoller/volca-freesound]] | https://hisschemoller.github.io/volca-freesound/
 +    * [[github>josephernest/EasyVolcaSample]]
 +    * [[github>hisschemoller/volca-transfer]] | https://hisschemoller.github.io/volca-transfer/
 +    * [[github>allordacia/VolcaSample-Live]]
 +    * [[github>rabramley/volca_sample_manager]]
 +    * [[github>bljpierce/VolcaSample]]
 +    * [[github>benwiley4000/volca-sampler]]
 +    * [[github>glindstedt/vsrs]] - CLI, prepares samples to send.
 +    * [[github>patwhatev/volca-freesound-plus]]
 +    * [[github>flask-volcasample-helper]]
 +    * [[github>matthewh806/Minipops]] - Mac
 +    * [[github>glindstedt/korg-syro-sys]] - Rust bindings
 +    * [[github>glindstedt/korg-syro-rs]] - Rust API
 +  * 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 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 ==== ==== 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. 
 +
 +  * Korg’s SQ-64 - [[yt>BobWThW5IV4]] - 64 steps, good for triggering modular setup
 +  * Arturia BeatStep Pro - Also lots of outs. Both are good 'brains'. Both have four channels.
 +  * Polyend SEQ
 +  * Cirklon - Like SEQ, it has lots of outs and features, but is expensive.
 +  * Also the SQ-1 - [[yt>J0J101qE9J8]], which seems nice and simple, and not pricey.
  
 === Grid === === Grid ===
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   * Monome Grid - https://monome.org/#grid\\ Bare-bones, just a controller you can hook-up to other things.   * Monome Grid - https://monome.org/#grid\\ Bare-bones, just a controller you can hook-up to other things.
-  * Polyend Seq\\ Maybe perfect, but expensive.+  * Polyend Seq\\ Maybe perfect, but expensive. No sounds on its own
   * Deluge\\ Maybe similar to the Seq, but lacking all those MIDI outs.   * Deluge\\ Maybe similar to the Seq, but lacking all those MIDI outs.
  
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
-==== Arp Omni ====+A mess, sorted by manufacturer. 
 + 
 +====Akai==== 
 + 
 +=== Rhythm Work === 
 + 
 +Drum machine with a nice bass instrument too. 
 + 
 +Also do one called the Tom Cat that repalces the nice bass synth with a tom. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>TZ2bL-LDwuc|Bad Gear - Akai Rhythm Wolf - Worst Analog Drum Machine Of All Time???]] 
 +  * [[yt>zF2Rdzka2fQ|Bad Gear - Akai Tom Cat - The Better Rhythm Wolf???]] 
 + 
 +==== Arp ==== 
 +=== Omni ===
 I really like the design of the Arp synths (etc.). Really like how easy to understand they seem, and like the sliders. I really like the design of the Arp synths (etc.). Really like how easy to understand they seem, and like the sliders.
  
 The Omni has a really lush sound. The Omni has a really lush sound.
  
-==== Arturia drumbrute ====+==== Arturia ==== 
 + 
 +=== Drumbrute ===
   * [[yt>MIixt1zChSo|Arturia DrumBrute Review – How good is it?]]   * [[yt>MIixt1zChSo|Arturia DrumBrute Review – How good is it?]]
   * [[yt>uVCjtR8v5-E|MiniBrute 2 vs 2S: What are the differences?]]   * [[yt>uVCjtR8v5-E|MiniBrute 2 vs 2S: What are the differences?]]
  
 Analogue! About $600! D: More like $350 on Gumtree? Analogue! About $600! D: More like $350 on Gumtree?
 +
 +More I see/hear it the less I want it though.
  
 [[arturia_matrixbrute|Matrixbrute]] is amazing but never ever affordable (several grand [whoops I bought one secondhand]). Minibrute closer to my budget? (oh god the Minibrute 2/s is like $1000). Micro is unappealingly small. [[arturia_matrixbrute|Matrixbrute]] is amazing but never ever affordable (several grand [whoops I bought one secondhand]). Minibrute closer to my budget? (oh god the Minibrute 2/s is like $1000). Micro is unappealingly small.
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=drumbrute&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=drumbrute&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Arturia minibrute ====+=== Minibrute ===
 Smaller keyboard than the Korg MS20 Mini, but the arpeggiator is really appealing. Smaller keyboard than the Korg MS20 Mini, but the arpeggiator is really appealing.
 +
 +==== Casio ====
 +
 +=== SK-1 ===
 +
 +Keyboard sampler. I like the human voice instrument, the delay changes depending on pitch.. Shame it's several hundred dollars.
 +
 +  * [[yt>JQTUD8rTh2U|c note casio sk 1 human voice browserjockey]]
 +  * [[yt>yy-nmdr0ywc|How Cool Is The Casio SK-1?]]
 +
 +==== Donner ====
 +
 +=== B1 / Syn Bass ===
 +
 +Dunno the actual name, but affordable 303ish thing.
 +
 +  * [[yt>0b1NihqlDZo|Donner B1: A 303-style analog synth for $152!]]
 +  * [[yt>2E6zOjalHjE|Do we Really Need Another TB-303? (And is the $170 Donner B1 a good one?)]]
 +
 +==== Eko ====
 +
 +=== Computerhythm ===
 +
 +Close to my ideal drum machine. Everything's all clearly laid-out, beautiful buttons, patterns stored on punchcards!
 +
 +  * [[yt>XYFg_t8Hjxs|The First Modern Drum Machine | Eko Computerhythm]] - history, demo
 +  * [[yt>mOLsvvSINlw&t=280s|I visited the Italian Synth Museum!]] - history, demo
 +  * [[yt>J5zbvmDn7ZE|EKO COMPUTERHYTHM]] - demo
 +  * [[yt>h7rpYZnNOiU|Eko Computerhythm Mk III]] - demo
 +  * [[yt>Od0_7zQybmA|Eko ComputeRhythm - First programmable Drum Machine]] - demo
 +  * [[yt>4ykMEK66cfs|EKO Computerhythm Mark III DEMO1]] - demo
  
 ==== Erica Synths DB-01 ==== ==== Erica Synths DB-01 ====
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   * [[yt>4XjJV8hLuXY|Erica Synths DB-01 Pros and Cons // Almost Perfect..]]   * [[yt>4XjJV8hLuXY|Erica Synths DB-01 Pros and Cons // Almost Perfect..]]
  
-==== Korg ARP Odyssey ==== +==== Hohner ==== 
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muOLlBml1OE+ 
 +The Electronium is a synth in an accordion form! 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>Cxtq_gutRk4|Hohner Electronium - a vacuum tube synth from the 1950s]] 
 + 
 +==== Jomox ==== 
 + 
 +All their stuff seems ace. They also have some effects units that do interesting feedback and resonance, really rich dark sound. 
 + 
 +=== Alpha Base === 
 + 
 +Lovely drum machine. Analogue, also some samples and even FM. Would love one of these. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>lnr_g9aCXyY|Jomox Alpha Base Drum Machine]] 
 + 
 +=== Sunsyn === 
 + 
 +Synth. 
 + 
 +=== XBase 09 === 
 + 
 +TR-09 clone, but a wonderful one with lots of control. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>VTRVlllVWvY|Jomox Xbase 09, an improved version of the classic Roland 909?]] 
 + 
 +==== Korg ==== 
 + 
 +=== ARP Odyssey === 
 +[[yt>muOLlBml1OE|Korg ARP Odyssey Demo]]
  
   * [[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-korg+odyssey/k0]]   * [[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-korg+odyssey/k0]]
   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20odyssey&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20odyssey&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Korg Electribe ES-1 ====+=== 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]]. 
 + 
 +== Electribe ES-1 == 
   * [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI|Faxi Nadu - Korg Electribe ES1 Sampler / Sequencer Review]]   * [[yt>Lyxr7ZbyLfI|Faxi Nadu - Korg Electribe ES1 Sampler / Sequencer Review]]
  
-  * [[https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-korg+electribe+es1/k0]]+  * [[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]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20electribe%20es1&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-=== Korg Electribe MX ===+== Electribe MX ==
 AKA: Korg EMX AKA: Korg EMX
  
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 There's also an ESX, which's more the ES-1 equiv/upgrade There's also an ESX, which's more the ES-1 equiv/upgrade
  
-==== Korg Minilogue ====+=== Minilogue ===
   * [[yt>JuZpEtZF-hg|Korg minilogue Demo by Sweetwater Sound]]   * [[yt>JuZpEtZF-hg|Korg minilogue Demo by Sweetwater Sound]]
  
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=Minilogue&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=Minilogue&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Korg MS-20 Mini ====+=== MS-20 Mini ===
 Mini analogue synth. in and out, would work nice with a drum machine or laptop input too. Mini analogue synth. in and out, would work nice with a drum machine or laptop input too.
  
-==== Korg MS-2000 ====+=== MS-2000 ===
   * [[yt>pvTZ-wHrrj4|Korg MS-2000 Demo]]   * [[yt>pvTZ-wHrrj4|Korg MS-2000 Demo]]
   * [[yt>x52V-LBgDqQ|Korg MS2000 Mod Sequencer Demonstration]]   * [[yt>x52V-LBgDqQ|Korg MS2000 Mod Sequencer Demonstration]]
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20ms2000&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20ms2000&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Korg Triton ====+=== Opsix === 
 + 
 +FM synth that sames pretty easy to use (and has lots of presets). 
 + 
 +=== Triton ===
   * [[yt>Zm3tUJmCV9k|Korg Triton - Combi demo]]   * [[yt>Zm3tUJmCV9k|Korg Triton - Combi demo]]
   * [[yt>B_facms9GHc|KORG TRITON "Ultra Pads" Ambient Synthesizer Music Demo Rik Marston PRO-REC]] (patch set you can buy)   * [[yt>B_facms9GHc|KORG TRITON "Ultra Pads" Ambient Synthesizer Music Demo Rik Marston PRO-REC]] (patch set you can buy)
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20triton&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=korg%20triton&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Polyend Medusa ====+=== Wavestate === 
 + 
 +Looks a lot like the Opsix, with uses wavetable synth. 
 + 
 +====Vladimir Kuzmin==== 
 +Musician and Soviet synth designer. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>O4COkteTE40|EnglishOvervew]] - Vladimir Kuzmin shows all his instruments. 
 + 
 +===Maestro=== 
 + 
 +Search: Маэстро 
 + 
 +Beautiful sound, neat UI. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>937i2pLr-CA|MaestroVS34(English)]] - Demo by Kuzmin. 
 +  * [[yt>fXU_Q_i3-So|This Soviet synth is A E S T H E T I C]] - Heibach 
 +  * [[http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/maestro.php|Maestro]] on the Museum of the Soviet Synths page. 
 + 
 +===Polivoks=== 
 + 
 +Search: Поливокс, Polivoks, Polyvox 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>M_VdZ8il_Hs|ПОЛИВОКС синтезатор - POLIVOKS Analog Synthesizer (1982) USSR]] 
 +  * [[http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/polivoks.php|Polivoks]] on the Museum of the Soviet Synths page. 
 + 
 +====Melbourne Instruments==== 
 + 
 +===Nina=== 
 + 
 +To-be-released, pricey, no-compromises synth. Wish those buttons were a sequencer... 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>vnVdRhhlmJw|NAMM 2022 - NINA Motorized Polysynth]] 
 +  * [[yt>v1KpwNm5sTs|NINA - 12 Voice Polysynth with Motorized Recall & Automation]] 
 + 
 +====Philips==== 
 + 
 +===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. 
 + 
 +  * [[yt>FAHi-AaZfMY|So PHILIPS Made A Synthesizer And You Didn't Even know?]] 
 +  * [[yt>DHL8IhRzyvs|Bad Gear - Philips PMC 100]] 
 + 
 +==== Polyend ==== 
 + 
 +=== Medusa ===
 Kinda seems like the Matrix Brute's matrix/grid, with maybe an easier interface? Use it as a sequencer, use is as a keyboard of customised sounds. Seems rad. 3 digital wavetable VCOs, 3 analogue. Kinda seems like the Matrix Brute's matrix/grid, with maybe an easier interface? Use it as a sequencer, use is as a keyboard of customised sounds. Seems rad. 3 digital wavetable VCOs, 3 analogue.
  
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   * [[yt>5yG9uahcizs|preenFM2 Review - One Of The Best Modern DIY FM Synthesizers But So Unknown]]   * [[yt>5yG9uahcizs|preenFM2 Review - One Of The Best Modern DIY FM Synthesizers But So Unknown]]
  
-==== Roland TR-8 ====+==== Roland ==== 
 + 
 +I love effect-drenched Roland claps. 
 + 
 +=== TR-8 ===
 Not //0//8 ;) Not //0//8 ;)
  
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=roland%20tr8&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=roland%20tr8&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Roland TB-03 ====+=== TB-03 ===
   * [[yt>0Q7xfSwiXWk|Roland TB-03 Bass Line In Depth Review]]   * [[yt>0Q7xfSwiXWk|Roland TB-03 Bass Line In Depth Review]]
  
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   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=roland%20tb03&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]   * [[https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/?_nkw=roland%20tb03&_sop=15&LH_PrefLoc=2]]
  
-==== Roland ==== +===  Boutique D-05 === 
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=966&v=9PM3syan6XI+[[yt>9PM3syan6XI|Sonic LAB: Roland Boutique D-05]]
  
 ==== Sequential Pro 3 ==== ==== Sequential Pro 3 ====
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 ==== Yamaha ==== ==== Yamaha ====
-  * [[yt>hJWlxgoS6-E|Yamaha RM1x: Soundscapes 2 (berlin school)]]+  * Yamaha RM1x
   * [[yt>zJgMa-n9hzs|Yamaha DX200 Funky FM Beats! 2016 Groovebox Synthesizer DX7 Montage]]   * [[yt>zJgMa-n9hzs|Yamaha DX200 Funky FM Beats! 2016 Groovebox Synthesizer DX7 Montage]]
-  * [[yt>4e3TA5HT2Bc|Summer Vibes on the Yamaha QY70]] - fun sounds, might be annoying to progrm stuff with lots of menu work, but might be nice with a sequencer. 
  
 +=== QY Series ===
 +
 +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.
 +
 +  * QY70
 +    * [[yt>4e3TA5HT2Bc|Summer Vibes on the Yamaha QY70]] - fun sounds, might be annoying to progrm stuff with lots of menu work, but might be nice with a sequencer.
 +  * [[yamaha_qy100|QY100]]\\ About $300 with shipping and card.
 +    * Card just saves settings and songs, can't load samples.
 +    * [[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.
 +  * QY700\\ Maybe not as many sounds(?), released earlier than the 70 and 100, but bigger unit with better menu navigation. $500,$700+ D:
 +
 +=== MU Series ==
 +
 +Desktop MIDI device kinda meant to be used with computers. Would love a 1000 or 2000 model. Try to get one with upgraded firmware (EX version). Additional features of the 2000 are a sequencer ad ability to play samples, not that useful, but can also load playlists of MIDI files of the Smart Media card. Drums are naff. Can also pass audio into it and use it as an effects unit.
 +
 +  * [[yt>PF9ul5JFAH0|Yamaha MU - The Ultimate DTM Tone Generators! (Sound Profile)]] - Great overview.
 +  * [[yt>ondrO7MCFH0|Yamaha's PLG100-SG: Vocaloid Before Vocaloid! - Sound Profile]] - This would be a fun addition card, does synth voices.
 +
 +== RS Series ==
 +
 +Tone generators with sequencers. Could be a more playable alternative to the MU series, but I haven't looked at them much. Like the QYs with better UX in palce of portability?
 +
 +  * [[yt>jQoU-2iD_H4|21 minutes of Yamaha RS7000 preset patches, no talking]]
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
   * [[yt>DGcmuI8yjbQ|How to Choose Effect Pedals for Your Synth]]   * [[yt>DGcmuI8yjbQ|How to Choose Effect Pedals for Your Synth]]
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