Looking at the OB-4, love the idea of listening to the radio and then being able to go back and sample things.
Is there a clean way to sample out of it? Line out or something?
Thanks for any insight.
I am a learner finding my way in this world of sound.
Please help me understand why many of Moogs present offerings are monosynths? The Mother32 and Messenger are priced comparably to other analog polysynths on the market.
Coming from a place of genuine ignorance and curiosity, is this just a brand that can command higher prices, or is there something about what they're doing that I'm missing? Moog seems to be a historic, influential and well regarded brand so I feel I am missing a point.
Thanks for any insight.
Hi there r/Syntheizers! I'm looking for a quick sanity check from more experienced users before investing in this unit.
I picked up a Roland Boutique JP-08 back in the pandemic and have had a lot of fun with it, but the audio output is very hot/noisy (wild that Roland released it like this, but it is a known issue). Switching to batteries eliminates the issue but I'm tired of burning through them, it just is annoying to work with.
I'm ready for a more substantial unit. Having done some reading and surveyed the market I've settled on the Korg Minilogue XD. It seems plenty broad and powerful, well reviewed, and fits into the small space I have. Its keyboard should also be a nice step up from the Roland K-25m sitting under my JP-08.
I can get second hand units for about $500(US) where I am, which is just within my budget.
I think this is a well priced purchase for a modest beginner like me. I'm looking for a broad synth, primarily to bring me fun and enjoyment for many years. It must fulfil a wide range of roles and work well with my DAW and other gear (modest samplers and sequencers). Have I got it right with the Korg Minilogue XD or have I overlooked something?
Thanks for any insight
Is there a way to reorganise the order of patterns in arrange mode? They're vertically stacked - is there a way to move them so that the patterns run in the order I want from top to bottom?
I've read the manual and Synthdawg guide but can't find mention of something like this.
Thank you.
I've been learning since March, using Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 and Serato Pro.
I've noticed that the crossfader makes each deck louder when fully to the side. I'd say it feels like both decks are at 85% when it is in the middle, but move it all the way to the side and towards the end, that side's deck gets louder.
This is a little bit annoying. I use the upfaders for most of my mixing but I am using the crossfader for some things, and I notice this volume effect quite a bit when I do.
I've looked around in the settings on Serato Pro, and the manual for my DJ Controller but I can't find anything about this.
Is there a way to set it so that the volume for each deck is flat/ consistent towards the end of the crossfader's movement, or am I doomed to have louder ends?
Thanks for any help or enlightenment.
Been considering this unit, reading review and so on. Some reviews criticise it for lack of a step sequencing/editing mode, saying you're reliant on realtime recording (albeit with quant) to create patterns. Other reviews say you can create and edit patterns on a step level.
So, does the SP404MK2 allow this or not? Thanks for clarity!
How are we transporting our EP series units safely? Are the official bags worthwhile?
Looking for any good products out there that fit these for backpack (or similar) duty.
New to KOII, having fun learning so far. Using the Synthdawg guide, TE online guide and some youtube videos to get up to speed.
Having an issue recreating pressure sensitivity when recording... In the Synthdawg guide, and in some videos, I see people recording hi-hat using pressure sensitivity to get more expression. I've attached a description of this effect from the guide. You can also see this in this Andertons video at 13:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjW6_BuXN_4
I'm holding timing (set to 16th scale) and pressing the pad with a closed hi-hat sound loaded on it, but no matter what pressure I use I always just get the same, normal hi-hat sound with no pressure variation. I've tried with quant on and off, no difference, it just plays the hi-hat sound at 16th note intervals.
I've tested the unit and the pressure sensitivity is working (e.g. for punch in effects).
What have I overlooked? Thank you for any help
EDIT: Thanks ocubens for the solution! The KOII unit has a system setting for pad velocity sensitivity which is off by default. You can see here https://teenage.engineering/guides/ep-133/system for how to access and alter that setting. Issue resolved, beats now sounding as I had hoped.
Been having a blast with PO.33 KO, looking to upgrade. General internet consensus from spending some time reading and watching reviews appears to be that the Riddim is the better unit of the three EP models.
My use case is simply having fun sampling things, enjoying sound for my own amusement (and the occasional chuckles of those within earshot). I don't mind too much about preset samples and would be happy to load any from the other units if I wanted them.
Should I just go for the Riddim, or have I overlooked something?
