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303abuser
Thanks for the layering tip. Will have to have another listen for any sound quality issues. Only run it through Ableton very briefly to make sure that there were no issues with Overbridge.
I have to come clean and say that I even like the Syntakt so much that I have bought a wooden stand for it. So even if I get bored with it, it will look great on my mantelpiece and compliment the nest of tables from IKEA in the corner.

apyssjw
Absynth is the most creative synth I’ve ever used. Think it was one of the first synths I used when I started out with Cubase way back. Was gutted when I heard that NI no longer supported it. Plasmonic is great. But from the demo it’s not going to fill the void.

        Henry So, I’ve gone and bought a Syntakt. 303abuser was right all along, it is absolutely fantastic. Never really got on with creating drum patterns in either Ableton/Push or with Maschine. And this little box of tricks is really what I needed to kick start the old creative process again. We’ll see….

        I’m intrested. Also had Maschine but never got along with it. How would you say Syntakt is easier/more user friendly in comparison?

        Does it work more like a step sequncer? I like that type of work flow.

            Henry You’ll find the levels that come out of overbridge a little low, they did that on purpose to keep headroom. I put utility on each overbridge channel coming in with a 5 db boost as the default.

            I bought a two tier stand for the DT and ST, looks good and is super functional. Now I start a project on both boxes, match up the patterns, and spend 15-30 minutes putting a jam together on A01, then move on to A02, A03, etc. and do the same. Write everything at 120 bpm in Gm so I can mix and match any of the sounds. It’s so quick to get ideas down and has really sped up my workflow.

              mono-stereo Does it work more like a step sequncer? I like that type of work flow.

              It does exactly that, I almost write exclusively with step sequencing.

                  mono-stereo
                  Syntakt is much more immediate for getting ideas down. With Maschine and Ableton Push, you are faffing about with plugins, getting patterns, variations etc down. Whereas as soon as you switch Syntakt on everything is more direct. A few taps here and there and you’ve got something going in no time at all.

                      Henry Good stuff, I thought Maschine was pointless with all the faffing about, will give one of these a go i reckon.

                        So with Black Friday deals starting to show up, are there any tools (software or hardware) you guys are keeping an eye on?

                          …just bought Arturia’s EFXMotion, had been limiting myself to Live’s effects while I got my head around them, but fancied trying something a little different that gave movement without the need for mammoth FX chains. Quite fun so far but haven’t really deep-dived with it yet.

                          Am also quite tempted by DS Audio Tantra 2, as it sounds wicked for reshaping rhythmical stuff, but wondering if its a little too similar to the above?

                            Unbroken1 That’s popped up as a cross grade in my Arturia account. I don’t need effects, but might opt for it if they drop it further for Black Friday. If you haven’t got FX Fragments, it’s also worth a look.

                                Henry …that does look good, however, recently discovered a MaxforLive device called Granulator2 which is prob sophisticated enough for my needs in that area at the moment!

                                  I may upgrade to ableton 11 soon, so I’ll watch for that sale, otherwise Morph 2 is the only other sale I’m really watching for. I’m sure I’ll impulse buy something, although I’ve been pretty restrained recently.

                                  https://www.zynaptiq.com/morph/

                                    5 days later

                                    apyssjw …yeah, the fella that helps with my mix/mastering says they are the one essential FX package he couldn’t live without.

                                    I got Little Plate as a freebie recently, and Soundtoys says to download the bundle as a trial for a ‘special’ Black Friday deal, but they ain’t that cheap to begin with!

                                        Unbroken1 but they ain’t that cheap to begin with!

                                        Cost has always put me off - but that might speak to their quality.

                                          Unbroken1 I bought the entire bundle a few years ago, can’t remember what I paid, but it was definitely a Black Friday sale. I can’t imagine working without it, echoboy is on every track I make, as is little/super plate, panman, and tremolator. If you have the money and the need for some of them, don’t hesitate.

                                              Can’t see any BF deals yet that persuade me into buying. Thankfully. I should make due with what I have (which is more than enough). As having a plethora of choices does no good go my creativity honestly.

                                              In synths In have:

                                              • Logic Alchemy
                                              • Vital
                                              • Sylenth

                                              EQ:

                                              • Crave EQ

                                              FX Racks:

                                              • Guitar Rig 6
                                              • IK Mixbox

                                              DONE! All quality tools and a handful of those is all I need. Note to self: stop looking for deals you procrastinating moron..