2021: A Year in Gear (What You've Bought or Want to Buy in 2021)

[pekbro]

i like maze from livestock for the matrix thing, cant match the functionality of the uhe module, but the actual matrix part works better imo. *shrug, still if i could only have one, it would be cvilization definitely.

[elxsound]

i like maze from livestock for the matrix thing, cant match the functionality of the uhe module, but the actual matrix part works better imo. *shrug, still if i could only have one, it would be cvilization definitely.

I remember reading if not here (u-he sub forum) then on the product page that it’s not the most intuitive module. The color coding/menu diving is very similar to Op-Z so it shouldn’t be so bad. I’ve been watching the videos and I get it, but what I wish that one of them started from scratch on a simple audio ins routing via matrix mixer. There’s a Gaz William video that I tried to make it through but his video kept freezing.

@Justin, you should check your video for tags. I could not get your video to show up just searching for Cvilization U-he. The only way I could find it was by searching for justin3am and then navigating to the uploaded videos. I’m sure you’re missing out on some deserved traffic. The video is well done and you’re very thorough. Seriously it deserves some more views and there’s not many videos that come up.

[elxsound]

I’m scratching plans for MI’s Blade. It’s a lovely filter and aside from it not being available for purchase I don’t want to give up more HP.

I’ve found WMD Overseer (also hard to find in black). Is there anything else that pulls off this classic DJ filter in a similar size that’s worth checking out? This is my front runner so far.
I saw endorphin.es’ Squawk Dirty, but I was not impressed with their own demo video. Lots of artifacts that shouldn’t be there. With its multiple modes in 6hp I was hoping it would work well.

[elxsound]

Fancy getting a multi tier keyboard rack with holders for my keyboards, drum machines and some smaller desktop synths like you see in many vids.
I have a stand and added a second tier a while ago, but feel it’s not going to work well to add anything more to it.

Jaspers, through Thomann to get UK delivery, seems the big supplier, but they’re pretty expensive for what’s mainly aluminium rods and some chunky plastic.

Anyone suggest similar but cheaper brands? DIYs out of the equation unfortunately as I’m useless/dangerous at that.

Bump for the night owls. Anyone know about stands like these?

Friendly bump for your question that got pushed back a page. Definitely a night owl here, but we’ve got the same options under a different name. Hopefully someone else can help!

[pekbro]

I remember reading if not here (u-he sub forum) then on the product page that it’s not the most intuitive module. The color coding/menu diving is very similar to Op-Z so it shouldn’t be so bad. I’ve been watching the videos and I get it, but what I wish that one of them started from scratch on a simple audio ins routing via matrix mixer. There’s a Gaz William video that I tried to make it through but his video kept freezing.

It's not difficult, but it does require you to think about it. My biggest problem with it, was in wondering why I had to do that. In the end it hardly mattered. I haven't memorized anything about it, but I understand how it works which is more than enough. There is rhyme and reason to it, though it can be difficult to see on some levels.

[justin3am]

Fancy getting a multi tier keyboard rack with holders for my keyboards, drum machines and some smaller desktop synths like you see in many vids.
I have a stand and added a second tier a while ago, but feel it’s not going to work well to add anything more to it.

Jaspers, through Thomann to get UK delivery, seems the big supplier, but they’re pretty expensive for what’s mainly aluminium rods and some chunky plastic.

Anyone suggest similar but cheaper brands? DIYs out of the equation unfortunately as I’m useless/dangerous at that.

Bump for the night owls. Anyone know about stands like these?

Friendly bump for your question that got pushed back a page. Definitely a night owl here, but we’ve got the same options under a different name. Hopefully someone else can help!

I have an A-Frame keyboard stand from On-Stage, it's similar to the Jaspers stand but it's not very sturdy. I shortened the horizontal tubes (the biggest keyboard I have is 61-keys), which helped a bit but I now have it inside what used to be a closet, so I was able to bracket it to the walls to keep it from bouncing and swaying.

[WatchTheGuitar]

I have an A-Frame keyboard stand from On-Stage, it's similar to the Jaspers stand but it's not very sturdy. I shortened the horizontal tubes (the biggest keyboard I have is 61-keys), which helped a bit but I now have it inside what used to be a closet, so I was able to bracket it to the walls to keep it from bouncing and swaying.

Funnily enough my current stand has an extra On-Stage tier added. As I said, it’s functional, but I wouldn’t want to try and add a third tier, the Jaspers ones seem to be sturdier. Thanks for the reply. I probably will end up saving for a Jaspers for a couple of months, guess there’s a good reason why they’re so prevalent.

[Shabdahbriah]

Fancy getting a multi tier keyboard rack with holders for my keyboards, drum machines and some smaller desktop synths like you see in many vids.
I have a stand and added a second tier a while ago, but feel it’s not going to work well to add anything more to it.

Jaspers, through Thomann to get UK delivery, seems the big supplier, but they’re pretty expensive for what’s mainly aluminium rods and some chunky plastic.

Anyone suggest similar but cheaper brands? DIYs out of the equation unfortunately as I’m useless/dangerous at that.

Bump for the night owls. Anyone know about stands like these?

Friendly bump for your question that got pushed back a page. Definitely a night owl here, but we’ve got the same options under a different name. Hopefully someone else can help!

I have an A-Frame keyboard stand from On-Stage, it's similar to the Jaspers stand but it's not very sturdy. I shortened the horizontal tubes (the biggest keyboard I have is 61-keys), which helped a bit but I now have it inside what used to be a closet, so I was able to bracket it to the walls to keep it from bouncing and swaying.

I know several people who have bolted their On-Stage A-frames to a wall to stabilize them, or added some form of additional cross bracing.

I still have two Ultimate Support KS-22 Black 3 tier A Frames. These are the original 'touring and studio' grade A-Frames. They support (like) 400+ pounds, and even after 30+ years all tubes, fittings, and couplings are still solid. They were pricey, but worth it. Second hand, might be worth checking out. [2c]

[WatchTheGuitar]

I still have two Ultimate Support KS-22 Black 3 tier A Frames. These are the original 'touring and studio' grade A-Frames. They support (like) 400+ pounds, and even after 30+ years all tubes, fittings, and couplings are still solid. They were pricey, but worth it. Second hand, might be worth checking out. [2c]

Yes, looks like they no longer make anything like that, but I can see some on Reverb. Unfortunately even secondhand with shipping to the UK it’s going to be no cheaper than going for the Jaspers and I think the main appeal there is the flexibility with the extra doodads they sell.Would be so nice to have pretty much all my hardware sit on one stand.

This one looks best value

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Jaspers ... 005121-000

[lnikj]

My second Mantis arrived Currently heading the list are a SWN and a Mordax Data.

[rob_lee]

Purchased some new skins for the

• Behringer K-2
  Behringer Neutron
  Behringer Pro-1

Also the 3 tier rack from Juno UK, spent the morning applying the face covers and mounting in the rack. I think they look nice in there.

[McLilith]

Purchased some new skins for the

• Behringer K-2
  Behringer Neutron
  Behringer Pro-1

Also the 3 tier rack from Juno UK, spent the morning applying the face covers and mounting in the rack. I think they look nice in there.

Very nice!

[lnikj]

Purchased some new skins for the

• Behringer K-2
  Behringer Neutron
  Behringer Pro-1

Also the 3 tier rack from Juno UK, spent the morning applying the face covers and mounting in the rack. I think they look nice in there.

Those look fantastic

[vurt]

ooh they do look nice all matched like that

[rob_lee]

Purchased some new skins for the

• Behringer K-2
  Behringer Neutron
  Behringer Pro-1

Also the 3 tier rack from Juno UK, spent the morning applying the face covers and mounting in the rack. I think they look nice in there.

Those look fantastic

ooh they do look nice all matched like that

Purchased some new skins for the

• Behringer K-2
  Behringer Neutron
  Behringer Pro-1

Also the 3 tier rack from Juno UK, spent the morning applying the face covers and mounting in the rack. I think they look nice in there.

Very nice!

Thanks I'm gonna get another for the Model D once I finally get one, was toying with the Model D or Poly D but I like the skins for what I got so far.

They have quite a few here

https://heinakroon.net/product-category ... -overlays/