Crash//G0thic 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️Nov 6, 2023
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.
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 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 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 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️
@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 🥹🤪😜
Nov 6, 2023 at 10:03pmWeb
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.