Anyone wanna build an SP LXR

virtual_flannel · 2014-03-24T01:00:18.000Z

Hey gang, can someone with an LXR clear something up for me?
Can you import samples to the SD card?
How does this work? I’ve read that the unit has a limited amount of sample memory for like 10 drum samples or something.
I can’t find anything in the manual, but read something about it on their forum. This looks like a really cool unit.
Was just checking out @neilbaldwin 's site and am going to have to pick on some Octatrack end cheeks I think!.
Might also have to inquire about an LXR if I ever take the leap?

tsv · 2014-03-24T02:36:36.000Z

You put the samples on the SD card and then they show up in the OSC waveform selection for the desired voice.

virtual_flannel · 2014-03-24T03:47:34.000Z

""tsv"":

You put the samples on the SD card and then they show up in the OSC waveform selection for the desired voice.

Thanks! Is there any documentation or vids I can check out for this?

tsv · 2014-03-24T04:10:19.000Z

The manual is still catching up with all the new features being added. I think this is the most current:

http://wiki.sonic-potions.com/index.php/LXR_Owners_Manual

But I would go through the forum also because there are still a lot not listed.

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/

Here are some soundcloud demos with samples

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/discussion/316/short-demo-with-imported-samples-and-synthesized-sounds#Item_14

virtual_flannel · 2014-03-24T04:34:22.000Z

""tsv"":

The manual is still catching up with all the new features being added. I think this is the most current:

http://wiki.sonic-potions.com/index.php/LXR_Owners_Manual

But I would go through the forum also because there are still a lot not listed.

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/

Here are some soundcloud demos with samples

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/discussion/316/short-demo-with-imported-samples-and-synthesized-sounds#Item_14

Really appreciate it @tsv ! Reading through the forum right now and finding everything in bits and pieces. I’m just really impressed with the sound I must say. I wish there were more videos of this thing! I think I’ve peeped them all by now!

J_C_Selector · 2014-03-24T06:47:59.000Z

""virtual_flannel"":

[quote=“tsv”]The manual is still catching up with all the new features being added. I think this is the most current:

http://wiki.sonic-potions.com/index.php/LXR_Owners_Manual

But I would go through the forum also because there are still a lot not listed.

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/

Here are some soundcloud demos with samples

http://forum.sonic-potions.com/discussion/316/short-demo-with-imported-samples-and-synthesized-sounds#Item_14

Really appreciate it @tsv ! Reading through the forum right now and finding everything in bits and pieces. I’m just really impressed with the sound I must say. I wish there were more videos of this thing! I think I’ve peeped them all by now![/quote]

I bet you havn’t seen this one yet.

tsv · 2014-03-24T07:07:20.000Z

Nice!

J_C_Selector · 2014-03-24T07:43:59.000Z

thnx

Rusty · 2014-03-24T09:01:52.000Z

""J_C_Selector"":

[quote=“guga”]if anyone needs some help building devices, i’m up for an helping hand…as long as it’s not a two floors analog beast

edit: it would be good to have something like a reference here on the forum for other people as well…something like a list of people that would/could help…just in case, what do you think guys?

I just finnished building an Anushri and let me say, it sounds f’n realy awsome ! Amazing mm filter, I’m impressed.
Anyway, just thought I’d bump this thread and add that I would be more than happy to build allmost any DIY kit for anyone preferably in Australia.
This is my 10th kit now with 100% results (I have a background in electronics).
Allthough some kits are still quite expensive, most are well worth it.[/quote]
Gun for hire? You’re in Melbourne no?

J_C_Selector · 2014-03-24T10:45:28.000Z

True.
Whats your flavour ?

Muddler · 2014-03-24T11:28:59.000Z

Custom cases for these would take the lxr to the next level!

Ok, I’m probably going to get blasted for this but is this the poor man’s machine drum? I mean it seems VERy versatile and, from what I’ve heard, would give a MD or a nord drum a serious competitor? Does it fall short in some way?

J_C_Selector · 2014-03-24T11:55:19.000Z

Yeah I would say its a striped down version of an MD , with 16bit 44.1khz audio.
How about this;

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Muddler · 2014-03-24T13:20:40.000Z

Nice!!! Is that ur handiwork? I especially like the engraved wood sides. Then again, a used MD must be cheaper than that pimpness;-)

So what’s up with loading samples?

tsv · 2014-03-24T15:05:22.000Z

Look up to my first post about sample loading.

There are a lot of similarities with the MD. There’s parameter locking, morphing, extensive modulation and a performance mode.

Sonically it sounds more Hi-FI and punchy than an MD and easier to get a good sound in IMO. It only has 7 tracks and they are engine specific not freely assigned. It can’t sample so it’s closer to a Non-UW but with limited sample playback and on-board transient samples in addition to the main OSC. The distortion and SRR are really good too.

Unlike the MD it does allow you to turn off quantize and has micro-timing per step. Independent track lengths but only 16 steps per pattern. You can’t play the triggers. Step write only but you can program from external MIDI with velocity.

virtual_flannel · 2014-03-24T18:00:35.000Z

""tsv"":

Unlike the MD it does allow you to turn off quantize and has micro-timing per step. Independent track lengths but only 16 steps per pattern. You can’t play the triggers. Step write only but you can program from external MIDI with velocity.

Those are pretty big bummers. Seems like the LXR gets updated a lot, you’d think 64 step patterns and live programming from triggers would be way at the top. I wonder if there is something technically holding back these features.
Thanks for the vid @J_CSelector !

J_C_Selector · 2014-03-24T20:19:01.000Z

I wish that was mine, see this;
http://forum.sonic-potions.com/discussion/128/lxr-deluxe-
I am in the process of making something similar for my Anushri .

Veets · 2014-03-24T20:53:20.000Z

Here’s another cool DIY drum synth project. Has a video and looks pretty easy. And you can’t beat the price!

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Muddler · 2014-03-24T21:42:38.000Z

Thanks @tsv that really explained for me.
@veets, check out lunchbeats!

Polden · 2014-03-26T18:34:33.000Z

To the OP:
look what you’ve done. I was happily unaware of the LXR and you just triggered my GAS for it. Now I will have to find a place somewhere to sneak it in my recently developed eurocrack SDIY habit…

To tsv: last night I scooped through the manual and this beast should have 8 substeps for each step, so this counts up to 128 steps, no less.
On the paper there are some über cool features and the developer seems pretty agile and responsive to user requests.
Add to this the CV expansion with 6 trigger outs an (!!!) Cv trigger in (!!!) and this machine to me has quite a bad ass of potential.
Yup, I’m afraid I am done.

tsv · 2014-03-26T21:14:04.000Z

Yes you are correct there are 8 sub steps per step for micro-timing, stutters and rolls.

I was referring to 16 steps in terms of numbers of pages Vs the MD’s 64.