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Went Shopping for a Pomeranium, Came Out With a Pitbull
Thanks Elektron, for converting my generic desire for a simple drum machine, into an addiction to the drum monster users call: the Machinedrum. The heart of this beast is in the sequencer. Parameter lock any parameter, on any step, and the result is an extremely fluid and and creative drum machine. Just try to take a guess at how many onboard LFOs in this machine... 16 per synthesis engine! Sweet Jesus, what a load of intricate customizations in a single machine. On top of that, there are effects engines, external control, internal triggering, and the list just goes on. Wanna spice things up? Send an LFO out to control anything you can plug your cables into. The Machinedrum is sure to put hair on your chest and increase your shoe size, folks, you'll see not many beat this machine.
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That's a great review. What style of music do you make with it? I definitely wanna get a hardware drum machine at some point, you make a good case for this one. I wonder how it compares with the Roland TR-8 though...
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Thanks man. Electro pop is what I like to write, but Machinedrum is the ultimate tool for helping users to create those tough-to-imagine-at-first kind of beats. Dangerous IDM sounds, feedback noise generation, and then everything traditional. I would consider the Machinedrum over any other because it's that one instrument that I have that contains all of its competitors inside and more. The Roland TR sounds can be found in seconds, but machine drum allows you to do much more. Here's a fun video for you, this guy is great at exploring the depth of the Machinedrum: http://youtu.be/LtxX0VEpMSI
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Ok, good to know, thanks for the comparison to the Roland TR-8. Very cool video, this definitely makes me want one :)
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@gchiaren me too. Just very "different" and capable. Thats what sold me!
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Gear Agenda Ends Here
How could that be, you ask? Because the Analog Four is the apex of features, and the peak of routing capabilities for digital and analog synths across the globe. But the secret behind the wonder of this synth is that everything you ever desired to do on a synth, is not only possible, but analog and stable. For those who like the perfection of digital control, but crave that analog swag, you get it all, including polyphony, sequencing, external cv control, and probably just a hair shy of a trillion routing possibilities. Let's not neglect the inputs that allow for external signal processing for use of the gigantic filters that will turn anything into gold. To truly understand the perfection of the Analog Four, you have to just dive in for hours.
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That Moog Standard + SUB Ocillator
The first move you make when you're playing the Sub Phatty, is to grab that multi-drive knob, and crank it. Pull down the OSC1 and OSC2, and bump a little SUB OSC. Delicious, right? Well if you haven't gotten your hands on the SUB Phatty yet, you need to hear these unique timbres that shine on this synth. Deep, heavy, and gritty, but go up a couple octaves, and you'll notice this synth has a sort of finess you might not expect at first, but will love at first listen. Underpriced for the Moog standard that never fails to impress. Oh! And don't forget the free amazing software editor and librarian that work wonders for the workflow.
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Bass that fills your speakers to the brim!
Turn your little phatty on, and brace yourself for impact. There is a fat tone on this synth that simply needs no EQ, and will quickly become your go-to synth for the foundational basslines and mix cutting leads you've dreamed about. The little phatty is an icon for analog warmth, heavy sounds, and signature modulations. A digitally controlled, fully analog signal path with a software librarian for massive instant patch recall capabilities... Yes, this synth beyond meets modern producer needs, and provides you with the proper sound for crushing any speaker.