Behringer MonoPoly

TheOriginalPaulB

Parker Brothers, maybe...

reasOne

don’t they know iaa is being depreciated 🤷🏻‍♂️ should come with multiple instances as an auv3, what am i gonna do with just one? 😎

R_2

Hasbro™️ like Korg did:

anickt

@Samflash3 said:

@Montreal_Music said:

@Samflash3 said:
I'm gonna be that guy...why do y'all love this synth so much? Can't I just buy a preset of this or an app from the app store?

(I'm genuinely curious though. What's the main difference in spending $399 for a $49 preset)?

There is something great about turning knobs. I can’t explain it. When we talk about musical gear, I’m just like an irrational child who wants all the toys in the world for whatever reason.

I get that. That's why I bought an Akai Mpk mini as a portable MIDI. But the app is CC Mappable. If you map the knobs to your MIDI controller, then you have the ability to customize to your needs while feeding from as big (iPad) or as small (iPhone SE) as you'd like.

I know that's less knobs than the actual synth but realistically, we only have two hands. There's no way to control all 32 or so knobs on the actual machine at the same time. Now, with apps like Rozeta LFO, or even mapping a CC change script, you're able to do a ton more than was possible on the software synth. You're even able to change between presets almost instantly (if only I could CC Map that lol)

(Also, this is coming from the perspective of someone who wasn't even born when the original was first released)
P.S: Sorry I haven't been able to join the Discord pour étudier le Français. Ça va?

If you’ve used the original (as I have) mapping a generic controller to the app (as I have) is nothing like it.

Someone born within the last 20 years may love synths and has hundreds to choose from. Imagine me buying my first synth when there were only a handful of affordable synths on the market. It’s a totally different experience.

Samflash3

@anickt said:

@Samflash3 said:

@Montreal_Music said:

@Samflash3 said:
I'm gonna be that guy...why do y'all love this synth so much? Can't I just buy a preset of this or an app from the app store?

(I'm genuinely curious though. What's the main difference in spending $399 for a $49 preset)?

There is something great about turning knobs. I can’t explain it. When we talk about musical gear, I’m just like an irrational child who wants all the toys in the world for whatever reason.

I get that. That's why I bought an Akai Mpk mini as a portable MIDI. But the app is CC Mappable. If you map the knobs to your MIDI controller, then you have the ability to customize to your needs while feeding from as big (iPad) or as small (iPhone SE) as you'd like.

I know that's less knobs than the actual synth but realistically, we only have two hands. There's no way to control all 32 or so knobs on the actual machine at the same time. Now, with apps like Rozeta LFO, or even mapping a CC change script, you're able to do a ton more than was possible on the software synth. You're even able to change between presets almost instantly (if only I could CC Map that lol)

(Also, this is coming from the perspective of someone who wasn't even born when the original was first released)
P.S: Sorry I haven't been able to join the Discord pour étudier le Français. Ça va?

If you’ve used the original (as I have) mapping a generic controller to the app (as I have) is nothing like it.

Someone born within the last 20 years may love synths and has hundreds to choose from. Imagine me buying my first synth when there were only a handful of affordable synths on the market. It’s a totally different experience.

Very true. I have to agree.
Also, it's more like 20 - 40 years. 20 years ago was 2000. Yeah, I feel old all of a sudden.

Samflash3

@R_2 said:
Hasbro™️ like Korg did:

I loved that skin. It's the one reason I stopped automatically updating my apps. But if they do make it AUv3, I just might have to.

Carnbot

I'd definitely be more interested if they released a cheaper keyboardless version.

Tempting...but I think that also unless I get stacks of excess money (unlikely). I think I'm done with old analogue synth technology, even in updated versions. I just always end up back with digital technology because it has more potential and can make more varied sounds.

So I'm more interested these days in new synth ideas. I think eventually the market for these remakes will peak and then drop off a bit as people seek out newer synths more.

Of the hardware synths I've bought over the last few years, the ones I've kept are the digital ones. The Microfreak is my favourite so far. So I'm looking for more in that vein personally.

R_2

@Samflash3 said:

@R_2 said:
Hasbro™️ like Korg did:

I loved that skin. It's the one reason I stopped automatically updating my apps. But if they do make it AUv3, I just might have to.

Wish I could go back myself. Version 1.2.2 was the best, with Monopoly skin, randomize button and no crash when exporting sounds to Gadget.

0tolerance4silence

I'm glad that about 10 years ago small analog monos started to become affordable... without that I would still be sceptical about the difference... I'm also glad B takes the next step and brings bunch of iconic pieces back at a price no one could have guessed even few years ago... It will peak for sure but I'm also sure many have this chance for the first time just like me and that will keep this boat floating for awhile.
I'd love some new ideas as well digital or analog... but there hasn't been much new happening.

SNystrom

When I saw "Behringer MonoPoly," I thought this was going to be a threat on their monopoly on creating cheap rip-offs synths! 😉

SNystrom

Thread!

u0421793

For anyone who has never used a real one, I’ve done a tour of mine, in the final year of when I had mine. It’s a ten-part set of videos, pick and choose the thing you’re interested in finding out more about.

‪Ian Tindale’s Korg Mono/Poly tour ‬

anickt

@Samflash3 said:

@anickt said:

@Samflash3 said:

@Montreal_Music said:

@Samflash3 said:
I'm gonna be that guy...why do y'all love this synth so much? Can't I just buy a preset of this or an app from the app store?

(I'm genuinely curious though. What's the main difference in spending $399 for a $49 preset)?

There is something great about turning knobs. I can’t explain it. When we talk about musical gear, I’m just like an irrational child who wants all the toys in the world for whatever reason.

I get that. That's why I bought an Akai Mpk mini as a portable MIDI. But the app is CC Mappable. If you map the knobs to your MIDI controller, then you have the ability to customize to your needs while feeding from as big (iPad) or as small (iPhone SE) as you'd like.

I know that's less knobs than the actual synth but realistically, we only have two hands. There's no way to control all 32 or so knobs on the actual machine at the same time. Now, with apps like Rozeta LFO, or even mapping a CC change script, you're able to do a ton more than was possible on the software synth. You're even able to change between presets almost instantly (if only I could CC Map that lol)

(Also, this is coming from the perspective of someone who wasn't even born when the original was first released)
P.S: Sorry I haven't been able to join the Discord pour étudier le Français. Ça va?

If you’ve used the original (as I have) mapping a generic controller to the app (as I have) is nothing like it.

Someone born within the last 20 years may love synths and has hundreds to choose from. Imagine me buying my first synth when there were only a handful of affordable synths on the market. It’s a totally different experience.

Very true. I have to agree.
Also, it's more like 20 - 40 years. 20 years ago was 2000. Yeah, I feel old all of a sudden.

I still wish they’d make iMonoPoly AUv3...

Samflash3

@R_2 said:

@Samflash3 said:

@R_2 said:
Hasbro™️ like Korg did:

I loved that skin. It's the one reason I stopped automatically updating my apps. But if they do make it AUv3, I just might have to.

Wish I could go back myself. Version 1.2.2 was the best, with Monopoly skin, randomize button and no crash when exporting sounds to Gadget.

I believe they brought back the Randomize button. But I can’t speak much for the rest of them as I haven’t used Gadget 2 enough to be an expert.

Samflash3

@u0421793 said:
For anyone who has never used a real one, I’ve done a tour of mine, in the final year of when I had mine. It’s a ten-part set of videos, pick and choose the thing you’re interested in finding out more about.

‪Ian Tindale’s Korg Mono/Poly tour ‬

Perfect. Thanks for this.
I also want to add Reverb’s introduction to Synthesis to this list.

It was what actually made me get this app. Justin Delay (yup, that’s his name) did his tutorial using the original Korg Monopoly, and it felt awesome having a similar interface on my iPad.

R_2

@Samflash3 said:

@R_2 said:

@Samflash3 said:

@R_2 said:
Hasbro™️ like Korg did:

I loved that skin. It's the one reason I stopped automatically updating my apps. But if they do make it AUv3, I just might have to.

Wish I could go back myself. Version 1.2.2 was the best, with Monopoly skin, randomize button and no crash when exporting sounds to Gadget.

I believe they brought back the Randomize button. But I can’t speak much for the rest of them as I haven’t used Gadget 2 enough to be an expert.

Correct, they brought back the random button In the last update. But that version also introduced a bug that crashes the app when trying to export a sound to Gadget (iPad only, on iPhone it doesn’t crash).
That’s why version 1.2.2 was the best with all the features working normally (plus the skin for those who like that).