Frivolous Buys

Microtribe · 2022-07-01T00:25:47.372Z

Koala.
Nanoloop. (I would like this a lot more if I could figure out how to import wavs)
Mononoke.

porkloin · 2022-07-01T01:05:55.255Z

Norns Shield. I really thought I was into the idea of a multi-synth/multi-box dawless setup, and I imagined that it would tie everything together for me. It turns out I really just like having single, cohesive grooveboxes that can be used to a produce a whole song without a mess of wires that takes 20 minutes to set up and take down.

captain8 · 2022-07-01T01:26:12.580Z

maschine 1
maschine mikro
maschine studio
maschine jam
maschine mk2 (x2)
NI komplete bundle (x2)

novation circuit (x2)

jemmons · 2022-07-01T01:43:36.264Z

Mononoke is magical! It should be way more popular than it is.

The Bram Bos synth, I mean. The movie is also magical but is already pretty popular.

lowph · 2022-07-01T01:47:31.146Z

DonovanDwyer:

Anything “granular” in hardware when I know that iOS and VST options are better and cheaper

I came here to say my 1010 Nanobox Lemondrop and then saw that comment and thought “yep!”

The Lemondrop is somewhat capable, but honestly it’s really not that fun to me. I end up using MIDI to control it from an Elektron machine, rather than using its 2 knobs… I tend to forget I have it. I guess just don’t gel with it and might prefer to use a computer than that box.

Hey, anyone want to buy a 1010 Lemondrop?? It’s in mint condition, barely used!

Microtribe · 2022-07-01T01:59:52.326Z

jemmons:

Mononoke is magical!

Its alright. I wouldnt call it magical. But then I bought a Lyra when they first came out so maybe I’m biased.

DonovanDwyer · 2022-07-01T02:47:06.568Z

I might

chaocrator · 2022-07-01T06:23:44.637Z

tr909:

Analog Four - four sh101’s right?

that’s how i got Tetra. i just wanted some analog desktop synth, but…
four Pro-Ones in a small box?!?! shut up & take my money!
(well, i know that Mopho/Tetra are not quite there, but anyway i love the sound)

natehorn · 2022-07-01T06:25:18.937Z

Oh jeez this could describe most of my music purchases…

I mean yesterday I took ownership of a Lyra-8. I’m still trying to work out how I might make use of it

korpinen · 2022-07-01T07:12:58.564Z

Frivolous / impulsive buyer 100% here. About 50 synths/fx bought on a whim between 2019 and 2021, most with very little research. Just things I stumbled upon and thought were interesting and happened to found for a decent price 2nd hand. Now on NGNY.

If there was one good thing about impulsively buying stuff however, it helped me figure out what worked for me and what didn’t. Everything I have now gets used regularly and makes sense for me. And as I bought everything 2nd hand I didn’t really lose any money when I sold it.

As you can see I’m still as good as ever at coming up with excuses for buying gear even when I’m not actually buying gear. If I get through 2022 without buying anything I’m gonna set up a poll for what I should buy on 1/1/2023.

Strutter · 2022-07-01T07:26:46.680Z

“Frivolous Boys” would be a good name for an italo-disco outfit.

kippertoffee · 2022-07-01T08:32:11.802Z

I bought an iPad air M1 cos I thought iPad music apps might feel less like using a computer.

They don’t

(For me).

AFunkyRhythm · 2022-07-01T08:50:24.600Z

Just shoehorn a “Sax” in there somewhere and you’ve got prime instagram fodder.

chaocrator · 2022-07-01T08:53:05.357Z

right now:
FB-01 or not FB-01 – that is the question.

reeloy · 2022-07-01T08:59:01.704Z

…end of all days…all i really need is a laptop, a mic, some cans, some monitors, an interface, ideas and motivation and a pen and pieces of paper…

everything else is frivolous luxury…

chaocrator · 2022-07-02T22:53:51.969Z

chaocrator:

FB-01 or not FB-01 – that is the question.

turns to be one of my best impulse purchases.

InternalVoice · 2022-07-03T00:50:01.925Z

Arturia V series. Great value! ( in theory)

InternalVoice · 2022-07-03T00:50:50.819Z

Do you have an editor for it or nah? They do look fun

tapesky · 2022-07-03T02:17:48.061Z

I’m really into the Synclavier emulator at the moment. Even without the sampling capabilities the partials and FM are super cool.

My frivolous purchase (for the sake of the thread) was a 60’s Fujigen guitar off the wall at Guitar Center. I can’t go there (or the pet shop when they have rescue cats) without thinking “oh no honey we have to get you out of here”. Anyway the guitar is fantastic, it has super light strings, ridiculously low action, metal pickguard and a tremolo bridge missing the lever and magic pickups that sound high and lonesome in the best way. Amazing through the Strymon Nightsky especially. Zero regrets. Sometimes I think the less impulsive, more researched choices aren’t as good.

bambrose · 2022-07-03T03:37:51.502Z

Yeah same. Great synth.
Patch bay editor is great