Sonicware Liven Lofi 12. Often around $200 on Reverb or $239 new. Runs on batteries. Sketch away. Done.
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OP is looking for something more portable than model:samples
and an alternative to an iPad screen (presumably less reliant on a screen)
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Yeah, I know thanks
I wonder if he realizes just how lightweight the model samples isā¦
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And is it really only 4 POās? Might be 4 1/4ā¦
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133 KO is the best u can get at that size and price for sketchpad device.
Above that are devices that are 100$ more expensive and substantially bigger, or a used OG circuit.
Sonicware devices are cool. If u want something like a portable DT1 with built in FX then look at lofi 12-XT, but again, i wouldnt call it cheap cheap.
Dirtwave M8 is another fully capable groovebox at pocket operator size, and you can find them for around 350 for a used mk1. But its not really a fast sketch pad.
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My vote goes to the Roland T-8. Truly portable, just chuck in a bag without worrying. Acid techno on the go!
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Ok, so, I had the model:cycles and if I find an extremely good deal I would buy with my eyes closed.
However that is quite big and heavy to be called 100% portable
Still, two great machines. Everytime someone talks about them I want to buy them once again. Luckily I donāt have infinite money.
To make it short: great machine, to some extent portable but canāt compare with a PO, Dirtywave, Tracker Mini, Op-Z
Comparable to circuit tracks for sure
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So far the most interesting.
Do you think I can make even some hip-hop lofi things?
Also, please, if someone ever had a Soma Rumble Of Ancient Times say something about it
I canāt comprendo what it really is
Ok I see what youāre lookin for, in that case Iād prob go with an Polyend tracker mini
ā¦yupā¦watch out for 2nd hand model cycles and just be happyā¦
itās the most sturdy and timeless little no brainer groovebox synth uāll ever findā¦
and makes a perfect match for somebody u uses the ipad as a centerpieceā¦
if i gad to pick a standalone music pocket device, iād choose the dirtywave m8 tracker, these daysā¦once u wrap ur head around itās workflow, itās really a handy klak klak zak zak flying hypergadgetā¦what and where ever u may roamā¦
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Yeah yeah but I actually substituted the m8 with iPad.
Now I am just looking for something nice and easy and durable to do random things on
Over my budget but they did a nice thing with that little last upgrade.
If you are searching for a complete groovebox that + a midi controller can be your path.
Check out also the M8 tracker
Wow man, never found 350ā¬ M8 but yeah, Iād suggest that too if you are searching for a portable groovebox and donāt want to take the iPad path.
Sonicware isnāt as portable as Iād like
The EP-133 is definitely something Iād look into, maybe if the prices on the 2nd hand market drop
Iāve had a think about this and I think
POs very limited, but Arcade and KO can do something
Volcas again very limited, but sampler can do the basics
Aira Minis - T8 probably the best overall option, but limited
EP-133 , Circuit Tracks and Rhythm maybe a bit big / expensive, but close to ideal otherwise
M8, Tracker Mini perfect, but too expensive
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Iād love the Compact Aira series to be expanded with something thatās a little more than the current crop. Something similar to the T-8 except it allows for the drums to be replaced by samples you load over usb (even if it just had one kit at a time). Continue to have the 303 style bass, but then also squeeze in a poly or chord track and a lead track. I know the idea is that you buy two or three of these to use together, but Iād really appreciate it all in one box for when Iām travelling. The T-8 has taken it in the right āgrooveboxā direction, the S-1 has shown how powerful this form factor can be, lets have a pro version thatās competitive with the woovebox and m8. Iād pay twice the price of a T-8.
Oh and then class compliant multi-track audio over usb.
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I guess they would say they have it and itās called an MC-101
I expect the next version will be smaller and have a LIon battery.
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Yeah. Iād like it to be in the actual Compact Aira form factor, with usb-c, built-in battery, class compliant audio and midi over usb. Plenty of knobs.
I canāt argue that functionally the mc-101 sort of fulfils the brief, but itās definitely not what I want.
Yeah, and while you can get a nice bassline going, the MC-101 isnāt that great at making acid if thatās your thing.
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Mc-101 looks like a menu-diving nightmare
The aira boxes looks so nice tho
They had a nice idea and putting them together in one unit would be amazing