first synth/groovebox or...ipad?

kobamoto

the sequencer on the command stations are sooo dope

Will

Now that we're talking about it, the command station does seem like an obvious model/set up for an iOS all-in-one app. There's already a built in 'IAP' scheme from the original in the name of sound libraries. The physical setup seems like it would translate really well to a couple of iPad screens and would offer the opportunity to expand some of the more interesting CS options that required menu diving.

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@syrupcore said:
Now that we're talking about it, the command station does seem like an obvious model/set up for an iOS all-in-one app. There's already a built in 'IAP' scheme from the original in the name of sound libraries. The physical setup seems like it would translate really well to a couple of iPad screens and would offer the opportunity to expand some of the more interesting CS options that required menu diving.

Some of the work is already done with the Emu Emulator software. The Zplane filters was used in that too.

MirEko

Highly recommend Geist standalone with the maschine controller.. Absolutely killer combo

o_imseng

I have abandoned my hardware gearlust over the years, just doesnt make sense to me anymore. But hey everyone to his own taste

lorenic95

it's worth to wait ipad air 3?

lorenic95

p.s. Merry Christmas to everyone

Tarekith

@lorenic95 said:
it's worth to wait ipad air 3?

Not sure, can you point me to the specs of the iPad Air3 so we can compare?

supadom

I used to have (and love) mc303, mc 909 then yammy rm1x and some electribes. I vote for IPad + hardware controllers but then I'm biased. I'm an Audiobus forum member with kids.

KDub

Big fan of the Electribes for many years. Some harp on the new ones. I think they're pretty genius devices as they are. Updated the RM1x floppy drive with a GOTEK. It takes a USB thumb drive formatted into 1.44MB partitions and fools it into thinking there's a floppy disk on the interface. 100 floppies on one stick. Genius. RM1x is a monster sequencer/groove machine. Fun to use. It sounds great to this day despite what anyone that only settles for presets says. I really like to use the BeatStep Pro with the iPad apps. There's no substitute for knobs, faders, keys and pads. Gadget gets even more fun with a real controller. Gadget, genius.

gmon

Hey KDub, I've been using Gadget (and Egoist) as a Ipad groovebox. Just wondering what controllers you like using with Gadget. I have a CME Xkey, which gives me keys, but no knobs faders or pads.

gmon

Bump.... anyone want to chime in on what they use as a "real controller" for Gadget?

Matt_Fletcher_2000

Korg NanoPad2 occasionally. Beatstep for knobs and sequencing.

But mostly I use other apps, to be honest.

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Roland/Edirol PCR series, excellent midi controller (no computer needed for editing) and a bargain nowadays....lots of pots, sliders, buttons, sends time good editing.
Works with iPad of course...

Crabman

@Tarekith said:
I'm going to be the contrarian then I guess, and vote for the groovebox. Having hands on control when you're just getting started tends to make it more fun I find. And both the electribe and Circuit are limited enough that it'll force you to really take your time crafting your sounds, a skill that pays back loads later on.

The Ipad is certainly more powerful, but that can be a fault too. Too much to focus on, and with apps being so cheap it's too damn easy to jump ship to something new before you fully learn what you were using before. Saying grooveboxes are on the way out seems odd to me, given how many new things have been released in just the last couple of years from Roland, Korg, Novation, etc. If anything, I see a resurgence lately.

Just my $0.02 though.

i agree 100% !!!