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--- synths_and_drum_machines [2023/03/17 22:50] – SK-1 rjt
+++ synths_and_drum_machines [2023/10/17 19:22] (current) – Electribe edits 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.
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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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 ==== 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>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.
-  * [[yt>PF9ul5JFAH0|Yamaha MU - The Ultimate DTM Tone Generators! (Sound Profile)]] - MIDI devices with great features. Would love a 1000 or 2000 model. Try to get one with upgraded filmware (EX version).
+=== 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.
+Update: I bought a [[yamaha_qy100|QY100]] and really enjoying playing with it in the backyard next to the cat :-)
+  * 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.
+    * [[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:
+=== 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 =====
   * [[yt>DGcmuI8yjbQ|How to Choose Effect Pedals for Your Synth]]