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if only the RYTM analogue section sounded like thisā¦ or perhaps if only the JoMox stuff had the Elektron interface/ workflow. damn.
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I was so close to cancelling my preorder, but thereās something about this one. The only demos that exist are all by JĆ¼rgen. The potential of what could be achieved with parameter locking the M-brane and FM synth while applying effects and such sounds so intriguing to me. My credit card is getting hot, but Iām finding other ways to cool it down. This thing needs to come out soon. I want to play with it badly.
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Yeah itās a shame the demo quality is so bad. Painful trying to watch them.
This dude has really got to sort out his marketing. Maybe he sells that many it doesnāt matter?
I listen to all the demos at least once a day. Iām getting a bit sick of that tempo and style; itās ok though. Iād like to see how hot you can push the levels into the filters and amps to get grit. Iād like to see if the effects parameters can be p-locked; especially, reverb/delay mix levels. I want to hear how well that M-brane can make clap/snap sounds, and punchy snares. Iām actually excited to figure this stuff all out for myself I guess. I want to hear how mean it can sound.
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something about this one grabs me despite the limited quality of the videos. as you say @psyclone001 itās a shame ā¦ but as itās restraining my wallet, iām going to tell myself itās good for me personally. otherwise it might be an impulse buy my budget canāt currently handle.
my recurrent thought since i checked out his first video: this thing could end up showing itself to be more limited than the md but sufficient to make full compositions on. a complete techno voice. will depend on all the capabilities you mention @Prints esp. m-brane and fm synths, as well as its ability to create bass tones ā¦ anyways until i get a cash infusion, iām curious to hear any jam sessions you early adopters record.
When I listen to how a single-cycle wave on the Alpha Base sounds, with its analog VCAs and analog Jomox filters, doing synth and bass compared to the Digitakt, I prefer how the Jomox sounds.
Been thinking a bit about the matrix implementation for the FM synth on this. I wonder if it will be like like linear algebra in any way with special algebraic relationships between the values of the parameters in the matrix resulting in interesting common properties for different sounds. Itād be really neat if certain unique matrix forms did this.
Sounding good. Canāt wait until mine arrives.
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When are these units supposed to be delivering? Thought it was August?
Think it would work well next to the AR and MD 
I really donāt need another drum machine, but this appears to be a monster!!
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These filters sound excellent.
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When I grow up I want to be prints. Whatās the eta on your preorder bro?
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lol I wish I knew. Jomox is the worst at communicating anything. Iām ok with it being a surprise though because I should be getting some new fun shit to play with soon. I think sometime in Sept. for sure though.
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Been said before but its a shame communication is so badā¦ the products are awesome sounding but half finished projectsā¦
With Jomox track record I personally wouldnāt buy anything without knowing itās going to work first.
With other companies e.g. Elektron itās a pretty safe bet to say if things arenāt working they will sort it out.
Not so sure with Jomox unfortunately. Also the guy seems like an absolute dick from all reports, so wouldnāt want to support his business regardless
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I had an Xbase09 in the early 2000ās. Kind of came across it on accident and wasnāt even aware of it or looking for one. I got a good price on it, but really didnāt appreciate what I had at the time. Sampled it and triggered externally, but never used it for the sequencer or anything. Honestly, canāt remember what my main source of drums was back then, probably samples, but this and the Drumstation hardly got used. It did have an amazing kick though! I recorded every default kit before I sold it and still have those samples.
Iām flush in drum machines and kick sources right now, but Alpha Base still looks damn interesting. I totally agree with the part about making sure itās finished and reasonably bug free before purchasing. This unit and the Tempest still get me GASāing, but drum machines and drum sources are my addiction past couple of years.
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I was definitely not rational when I preordered this. That much, Iām certain of.
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I donāt want to appear defensive but could you be more specific as to how you got the impression of JĆ¼rgen being a ādickā? Any links that we could peruse to make our own judgement?
From the SuperBooth videos and the in-depth demos with Lesindes (all on Youtube), he seems enthusiastic, deeply knowledgeable and and quirky (almost a little shy) - a character that wouldnāt seem out of place in these forums, I suspect.
Iām not saying he hasnāt made some questionable moves regarding quality assurance and support for past instruments. I, too, will be eagerly awaiting Printsā detailed impressions before taking the plunge. Iām hoping the Alpha Base will show that JĆ¼rgenās learned from past mistakes.
It just seems like ādickā is a strong, personal charge to issue in public without a little more supporting evidence, hence my question about web links or perhaps your personal interactions with the man.
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Go to muff forum and checkout the Jomox thread, then make up your own mind. And thatās just one reference
Will do. Havenāt seen that thread yet.