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Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by gtani » Fri, Nov 04, 2016, 1:36 AM UTC

filoeleven wrote: post #36

baldfat wrote: post #33

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I am of the mindset that the really interesting world is software synths. I love all the tools and sounds out there. I use to buy chips for chip tune sound and own a few hardware synths. Now software rules for me.

I went with softsynths for a while, and you certainly get a wild variety of sonic possibilities for a lot less money. They are fantastic for sound sculpting. If I was going to do a movie soundtrack, or sound design for games or something, I would likely rely on them almost exclusively. However I found myself really missing the immediacy of knobs and buttons, especially when I got back into playing my Korg MS-2000 wit…

Knobby synth (ms2k, sh201, jp8k or 8080, Supernova, ESQ1, DW6k/8k, AX60, KS4, AN1X etc etc) + knobby/easily mapped controller (i use Axioms and Novation SL Mark 2 even tho the pots/faders/encoders have proved not especially reliable) is a great combination.

(And when korg/roland/Yamaha/teenage/Waldorf/DSmith come out with new stuff, i'll spend some time on sonicState's youtube channel and the forums (Wigglers, Slutz, /r/Synthesizers) to see what the excitement's about.

Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by coldtea » Fri, Nov 04, 2016, 4:08 AM UTC

6stringmerc wrote: post #27

gravitronic wrote: post #16

Korg essentially disrupted an industry doing exactly the rules outlined in the innovator's dilemma. Starting with the monotron, then the monotribe, the volca series, now the minilogues. They're the only big 3 (roland, korg, yamaha) who has a competent analog synth division. The other two are stuck continuing to double down on their digital recreations of classic analogs (roland ACB)

Speaking as somebody who really liked his Monotrons until the novelty wore off and I didn't really have a use for them as effects chain devices nor did I want to hack them (honestly so much potential in them) and I sold them at a terrible loss, which is typical for me, I do have to admit that I think Korg's approach keeps me interested and itchy to buy some of their newer releases time and again.

>Speaking as somebody who really liked his Monotrons until the novelty wore off [...] and I sold them at a terrible loss

"Terrible loss"? They were some of the cheapest synths out there, less than what people pay for coffee in a week.

Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by 6stringmerc » Fri, Nov 04, 2016, 4:32 PM UTC

return0 wrote: post #38

6stringmerc wrote: post #8

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I read that it's E-to-E so it's essentially a replacement for a bass player. One you can program or play live. $300 to never have to deal with a bassist again is, in some circles, quite a bargain. I've seen several MiniNovas and other small frame synths in the wild, from dive bar acts to openers for larger venue groups like Run The Jewels. Re: Color. If there is an aesthetic theme for one's act, then having a matchin…

> $300 to never have to deal with a bassist again Are bassists dysfunctional or sth?

In my experience, no more so than any other person in a band, but the principle is that for the up front $300 you won't have to pay the machine at the end of a gig. All things considered it's customary to lightly jab each other based on the chosen instrument (singer, guitarist, bass, drums, keys) as a form of endearment.

Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by 6stringmerc » Fri, Nov 04, 2016, 6:07 PM UTC

coldtea wrote: post #42

6stringmerc wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Speaking as somebody who really liked his Monotrons until the novelty wore off and I didn't really have a use for them as effects chain devices nor did I want to hack them (honestly so much potential in them) and I sold them at a terrible loss, which is typical for me, I do have to admit that I think Korg's approach keeps me interested and itchy to buy some of their newer releases time and again.

> Speaking as somebody who really liked his Monotrons until the novelty wore off [...] and I sold them at a terrible loss "Terrible loss"? They were some of the cheapest synths out there, less than what people pay for coffee in a week.

Selling all three for the price of one is not a good business model. I have terrible luck / no talent in buying and selling things. This I readily admit.

Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by baldfat » Tue, Nov 08, 2016, 1:00 PM UTC

filoeleven wrote: post #36

baldfat wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am of the mindset that the really interesting world is software synths. I love all the tools and sounds out there. I use to buy chips for chip tune sound and own a few hardware synths. Now software rules for me.

I went with softsynths for a while, and you certainly get a wild variety of sonic possibilities for a lot less money. They are fantastic for sound sculpting. If I was going to do a movie soundtrack, or sound design for games or something, I would likely rely on them almost exclusively. However I found myself really missing the immediacy of knobs and buttons, especially when I got back into playing my Korg MS-2000 wit…

I know this is 4 days late BUT have you looked at Native Instruments' keyboards? They are made to solve just this issue with their software.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keyb...

Re: Korg Monologue – Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer

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Post by disease » Thu, Nov 10, 2016, 2:33 PM UTC

strictnein wrote: post #30

disease wrote: post #28

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I bought a Minibrute three years ago and it has cured my lust for gear ever since. After seeing the Minilogue however I'd love it if Arturia threw their hat into the analog polyphonic ring.

> "I bought a Minibrute three years ago and it has cured my lust for gear ever since." Because it was so bad or because it was so good?

It sounds so good that you practically have to go out of your way to make it sound bad. It has a much wider array of sound design possibilities than what you see people using it for on youtube - I even made a great sounding woodblock sound on it.

So yeah it's really good.