Tape Ghost

The machinedrum features multiple different drum synthesis techniques and a range of onboard lfos, effects, envelops, and sequencing features that allow for hours and hours of exploration.

This synth is capable of a wide variety of sounds and is an incredible studio synth. While the device has been laid out so to avoid too much menu diving (most features can be reached within 1 or 2 button/knob combinations) creating sounds from scratch can still be daunting and difficult. With that said, the presets are incredible and offer a good starting point.

This instrument offers all of the standard features of a traditional east coast style analog synth, but adds a very colorful and fun filter. The addition of the patch bay creates a synth that grows with you as your develop a deeper understand of what is possible with synthesis. The envelops are not very snappy so it's hard to get good percussive sounds out of it, and the V/Hz instead of V/Octave makes it difficult to integrate into any other patchable synth without the purchase of a converter. Excellent for sustained or housy basslines, drone textures, arps, and leads

Definitely the best of the 303 emulators. I've used the older TB-3, X0X, and TT-303, but this one features all the features and programming options of the original plus some nice modernization like internal soundcard via usb, delay (tape emulation or digital), and distortion (3 different distortion modes). CV/Gate/Trigger options are awesome for integration into a modular setup. Main drawback is the 1/8" cables are hard to find in a suitable length for a studio set up.

I prefer the bass response on my 65s to the Yamaha HS8s, the HS8s didn't deliver the same level of clarity in the low end as these do. The highs are very clear and crispy, makes mixing my high hats and reverbs a breeze. Room controls are very effective for most spaces