2022: A Year in Gear (What You've Bought or Want to Buy in 2022)

[vurt]

hanging back on buying the triple stand payed off
much nicer option now available

https://www.thomann.de/gb/coverup_stand ... triple.htm

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and at a bloody good price

[foosnark]

I've been running my 0-Ctrl and Strega side by side on KVGear Ramp Racks (which I don't think are available anymore, but they're just basic small angled shelves) in front of my modular case.

The power connector on the left side makes that a little bit awkward, but I have a right-angle plug for it so the gap isn't too big.

[vurt]

I've been running my 0-Ctrl and Strega side by side on KVGear Ramp Racks (which I don't think are available anymore, but they're just basic small angled shelves) in front of my modular case.

The power connector on the left side makes that a little bit awkward, but I have a right-angle plug for it so the gap isn't too big.

i currently have them flat on the table, and yes, the power leads are a pain
i like the idea of the stack, makes them look like a complete unit.

my only concern, as soon as it arrives, i put the synths on it, take a photo, open the internet to post photo, get notification make noise are releasing the fourth desktop synth...

[WatchTheGuitar]

So, this would be a little bit cheaper than the official product

Behringer today announced Enigma, designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the classic Buchla 208 Stored Program Sound Source.

The 208 is the synth voice of the classic Buchla Music Easel.
The Buchla 208 is the voice of the Buchla Music Easel from 1972. The Music Easel, right, pairs the 208 with the 218 Touch Keyboard in a suitcase-style case.

The Behringer Enigma is not a straight clone of the original 208. It scales the original design down to Eurorack-compatible format, trades the program card connector of the original for patch storage, and adds DIN & USB MIDI control.

Here’s what Behringer has to say about the Enigma:

“We have stared to design an “Easel 208” inspired Eurorack version called Enigma. While the analog section is an authentic replica of the original synth, which also includes 14 optocouplers, we plan to add total recall functionality with an OLED display and CC control plus USB/Midi.”

I just looked on the Buchla site and the official 208 reissue with MIDI is $2999.
Think it’s safe to assume almost no-one who was preparing to fork out three grand is going to change their minds and grab a Behringer instead.

[Alex_Longard]

Guys, maybe will tell someone in this topic:
Where in Munich there is a shop, where I can try Korg Modwave?
I want to try this synth suitable for me, or it is better to wait for me when I can return to my Korg Oasys)))
To buy Modwave in Thomann.de now, I not have money, and if I don't understand the synth, it will be very sad

Without a normal synthesizer is boring, and there is no interest with VST.

[vurt]

So, this would be a little bit cheaper than the official product

Behringer today announced Enigma, designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the classic Buchla 208 Stored Program Sound Source.

The 208 is the synth voice of the classic Buchla Music Easel.
The Buchla 208 is the voice of the Buchla Music Easel from 1972. The Music Easel, right, pairs the 208 with the 218 Touch Keyboard in a suitcase-style case.

The Behringer Enigma is not a straight clone of the original 208. It scales the original design down to Eurorack-compatible format, trades the program card connector of the original for patch storage, and adds DIN & USB MIDI control.

Here’s what Behringer has to say about the Enigma:

“We have stared to design an “Easel 208” inspired Eurorack version called Enigma. While the analog section is an authentic replica of the original synth, which also includes 14 optocouplers, we plan to add total recall functionality with an OLED display and CC control plus USB/Midi.”

I just looked on the Buchla site and the official 208 reissue with MIDI is $2999.
Think it’s safe to assume almost no-one who was preparing to fork out three grand is going to change their minds and grab a Behringer instead.

i read 300 somewhere?

very bloody tempting if it sounds good!

[vurt]

Guys, maybe will tell someone in this topic:
Where in Munich there is a shop, where I can try Korg Modwave?
I want to try this synth suitable for me, or it is better to wait for me when I can return to my Korg Oasys)))
To buy Modwave in Thomann.de now, I not have money, and if I don't understand the synth, it will be very sad

Without a normal synthesizer is boring, and there is no interest with VST.

afraid i don't know munich, does google not help? at least find a phone number so you can ring and check?

[elxsound]

I've been running my 0-Ctrl and Strega side by side on KVGear Ramp Racks (which I don't think are available anymore, but they're just basic small angled shelves) in front of my modular case.

The power connector on the left side makes that a little bit awkward, but I have a right-angle plug for it so the gap isn't too big.

i currently have them flat on the table, and yes, the power leads are a pain
i like the idea of the stack, makes them look like a complete unit.

my only concern, as soon as it arrives, i put the synths on it, take a photo, open the internet to post photo, get notification make noise are releasing the fourth desktop synth...

This is the the reason I haven’t bought a wood rack stand for them. Right now I have a 3D printed 2 tier stand. I keep the 0-Ctrl on the table top and it works, but I’ve seen some 3 tier wooden ones I like… but if there’s that 4th. Doesn’t that wood rack just seem like a waste?

[Alex_Longard]

afraid i don't know munich, does google not help? at least find a phone number so you can ring and check?

Thank you Vurt for idea,
only my limit set of phrases in german does not allow me to call the store and ask what kind of synths.
I would like a concrete address.
Perhaps my previous message will read someone from Munich and can advise.

[WatchTheGuitar]

The GR55 arrived early, been playing with it. Solid bargain at £260.
It can output MIDI, 2 layers of synth from the pedal itself and the thru unprocessed guitar signal simultaneously so there’s fun to be had layering that. Being able to record the straight guitar audio into a separate track makes it easy to work out how much latency compensation to add on the other tracks. Only slight downside is getting a lot of mains hum, but that’s par for the course with my GK3 equipped Strat. Managed to make it bearable with some judicious EQing.

Oh and vurt, it’s got a sitar patch

[foosnark]

my only concern, as soon as it arrives, i put the synths on it, take a photo, open the internet to post photo, get notification make noise are releasing the fourth desktop synth...

A good problem to have!

No idea what they would do next if they keep making stuff in this format... I don't think anybody could have predicted the Strega.

[elxsound]

my only concern, as soon as it arrives, i put the synths on it, take a photo, open the internet to post photo, get notification make noise are releasing the fourth desktop synth...

A good problem to have!

No idea what they would do next if they keep making stuff in this format... I don't think anybody could have predicted the Strega.

I keep thinking something sample based, like a version of Morphagene would make sense. then again, Strega showed it didn’t need to be as basic as following 0-coast and 0-Ctrl.

I wouldn’t mind another Strega like device. Seeing what SOMA did with (I can’t remember the name), where touch increases the frequency of triggers. I wouldn’t mind something like that without as many disclaimers for getting a jolts of electricity.

[vurt]

my only concern, as soon as it arrives, i put the synths on it, take a photo, open the internet to post photo, get notification make noise are releasing the fourth desktop synth...

A good problem to have!

No idea what they would do next if they keep making stuff in this format... I don't think anybody could have predicted the Strega.

I keep thinking something sample based, like a version of Morphagene would make sense. then again, Strega showed it didn’t need to be as basic as following 0-coast and 0-Ctrl.

I wouldn’t mind another Strega like device. Seeing what SOMA did with (I can’t remember the name), where touch increases the frequency of triggers. I wouldn’t mind something like that without as many disclaimers for getting a jolts of electricity.

ha! i mentioned in justins thread, i could see some sort of morphagene/mimeo crossover, so we could be right!


im sure whatever it is, it will be interesting, it's just hard to know what modules to pick up, in case the next desktop makes them surplus to requirements!!

ah well, as foosnark says, it's a good problem to have!

[zerocrossing]

I’m probably going to get a Waldorf M in May. Christmas was light this year, but things are looking promising. I’ll probably part with my Peak to make room… but I’m not entirely sure. I’m still sorting it out.

Last year I picked up a bunch of plugins and got a Chase Bliss MOOD for Christmas. Fun stuff.

My M is out for delivery! I’ve decided to keep the Peak, for the time being. It’s got a unique sound that makes it into a lot of my jams.

[vurt]

nice!
the m sounds lush/lovely