Crash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️
Yo peeps! I'm on the look out for a new #groovebox. I currently have a #Novation #CircuitTracks but I find the sample manipulation and sequencing too limiting. I did buy an #Elektron #Syntakt but that doesn't do samples and I don't think my brain works the Elektron way.
Nov 6, 2023 at 6:53amWeb
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023

Here's some things I'd like in a #DreamGroovebox

* Battery powered
* Works well in sunlight
* Can control at least 4 external, preferably 8 external MIDI devices
* A sequencer with at least 64 steps that can do program change
* Internal synths with polyphony
* A sampler that can change start point and maybe increase volume without distorting the sound

If this seems too much for a groovebox what might peeps suggest for a separate sequencer and sampler?

Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
I already own:
* Roland TR-08
* Roland TB-03
* Arturia Microfreak
* Korg Monologue
* Korg Volca Sample (don't really use this)
Show threadHy VybNov 6, 2023
@drh I think the only one that does all of the above (or near) is the MPC Live 2.
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Weru Yeah... Or maybe the #Synthstrom #Deluge.
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Weru Unless I get a #Korg #SQ64 #sequencer now and a separate #sampler further down the track?
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Weru Someone has a Roland SP 404 OG for $450 AUD on FB Marketplace… very tempting.
Show threadHy VybNov 6, 2023
@drh That would cover the sampling, and sequencing, plus portability. I've heard peeps talk about SP's being best for LoFi, not sure if that is legit.
Show threadHy VybNov 6, 2023
@drh I forgot the Deluge has a battery. I would pick a Deluge over an MPC if it weren't beyond my current budget. I love what I've seen of the Deluge. Cool box. That said I don't need portability.
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Weru most peeps I talk to don’t get the mobile thing. I’m a stay at home Dad and need to get out of the house 🥹🤪😜
Show threadHy VybNov 6, 2023
@drh I started out DAWless, with a Roland Verselab MV1, but have found Ableton Live with Native Instruments Komplete a better fit for me.
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Weru My mate has a Deluge and loves it
Show threadMondgesichtNov 6, 2023
@drh I was gonna suggest the Deluge as well. It checks a lot of your requirements. But it's maybe overqualified (hence expensive) and a huge rabbithole. There's the potential to fall in love with it or be overwhelmed.
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
@Mondgesicht The Deluge is at the top of my list at the moment. Also, they’re made in New Zealand and I’m a kiwi. There are some reasonably priced secondhand ones.
Show threadMondgesichtNov 7, 2023
@drh Well well well...
Show threadCrash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 7, 2023
@Mondgesicht have you had a play on one?
Show threadMondgesichtNov 7, 2023

@drh Oh yes. I get to use my partner's and I fell in love with it.

I'm not really a musician, don't play any instrument and don't really have proper knowledge about music structure... But the Deluge somehow gives me a lot of possiblities. I feel like it can be approached from a musical perspective as well es a technical perspective. But I, a rookie, also get to play around - and still create cool stuff. As a groovebox it has more to offer than the Novation Circuit while at the same time being as easily accessible. And then it's a lot more than a groovebox.