What's your latest purchase & what are your intentions with it? [pics ftw] (Part 1)

[Wolf-Rami]

A small update on the state of things.
On saturday my GF was out with her girl friends so I had the whole evening to myself and had the time to fix everything (and play some Ni No Kuni on Switch).

Microsampler editor/librarian works like a dream. I wish it had a pattern sequencer for making more precise sequences than the on board sequencer but apparently you can import SMF-files for that.

GT-Pro editor works great too. I can build my complicated guitar effects on a big screen and then just dump then onto the machine and shred away. Nice!

The XV-5080 editor didn’t work at first but it was due to a crappy chinese USB/Midi -cord. As soon as I directed the midi to go through my Microsampler, everything started to work beautifully. As a bonus I can preview the sounds I make with a real keyboard instead of pointing and clicking the keys on screen. The XV-5080 has two midi ins so I can still keep it hooked up to my MPC Live and have the editor plugged in at all times.

As an added bonus I got the editor for my weird Neurotronics Laxman to work too. I found this at a fleamarket for 6€ recently and it’s a kind of a relaxation machine/mp3 player that has audio output but also includes a pair of goggles that show vibrating and flashing colours. Now I’ll be able to program my own light shows with the XP and the editor.

[Scot_Solida]

You are an inspiration!

[PovilasRa]

So I don’t normally post anywhere, but thought that’s a funny story to share.

My latest purchase was a Maschine+, cause I thought that will be the one to rule them all - a standalone device, which would sum up all my audio needs - record guitars, put some drums & synths on top, perform, etc. The problem, that I was not accustomed to Maschine workflow and as an Ableton and Elektron fan, I just didn’t gel with it and thousands of presets/kits.

I decided that I have enough andI need to focus on the things I have. Currently happy with my Digitone/OP-Z combo + whatever my computer gives me on top.

Returned the Maschine, got my money back and purchased…

Kamado Joe Classic 2

I guess if I am not cooking beats, I will be actually cooking

[Bemo]

All this talk about the KeyStep clone encouraged me to support Arturia with a KeyStep37 purchase today.

[Hawk]

Bought a Werkstatt last night, whoops! Watched a few demos, couldn’t resist.

[abnoureldin]

Third stab at the Octatrack. This time bought the MKII in favour of the Digitakt. Coming in humble with a ton of respect

[Bemo]

Nice! I’m on my 4th stab with the OT.

[abnoureldin]

How’s the progression?

[Bemo]

1. I didn’t get into my first OT and swapped it for an OP1

2. I went for a 2nd OT mk1 when building up a live dawless setup and fell in love.

3. I purchased the MK2 and had both generation OTs at once. (This was nice because I had one racked up with a virus/heat/DT and one free to roam around my home or take to work.)

I sold both of those to reinvest in another creative effort. No regrets.

4. Through serendipitous events I just got another mk2. Honestly, the universe must want me to have one. I love this machine so much and can’t imagine that I’ll part with it again.

[GovernorSilver]

I also just got a Keystep 37 - ordered before the swing thing was announced. Your photo is better than any I could take though!

It’s heftier than I expected, with the bottom being metal instead of corkboard like on some more expensive keyboards. Intention: Use as primary controller for IOS apps and some hardware, and sketch out sequence patterns.

[simonbradford]

The weight is surprising and the quality of finishes is impressive

[Andreas_R]

USB adapter to connect the A4 to my smartphone so I can record video of the prep and training sessions for promo work on Instagram.
Tiny invest and huge return!
My GF is using the studio for home office so I have it only on the weekends. But this doesn’t keep me from being creative. So instead of production I focus on live set’s. This little cable gives me the ability to post little snippets and be consistent.

[TobySD]

Got this from a fellow Naut, can’t wait to count to 5 tonight, patchbay here I come

[VDB]

Whats the swing thing on the keystep?

[catbox]

Could not resist a good deal on this a strange and wonderful machine! First impressions are very good. Definitely have a sound of it’s own, and extremely fun to tweak! Somehow gorgeous and slightly ridiculous at the same time.

Intention: To follow the blue weirdo wherever it want to go - and hook it up to the Rytm for some nasty fun!

[DonovanDwyer]

@Bemo

KeyStep clone

Was ist das?

Edit: Uggh, Behringer. What’s the point?

[GovernorSilver]

@VDB

swing thing

It was a joke, in reference to a new keyboard from another company that strongly resembles the Keystep. That’s all I’m gonna say on that.

[DoS]

@Hawk

Bought a Werkstatt last night

Nice - is the box it comes in really as big as it seems to be in the various videos? Does there seem to be any particular reason why if so?

[Hawk]

It arrives next Monday, I’ll let you know.

[DoS]

Nice one.