I've been low-key wanting a lo-fi ISD-based sampler for some time, but they were always sold out and/or overpriced.
I got this one on Tindie. In addition to the usual crunchy nasty sampler that has gaps and clicks when it loops, it has a "Feedback" mode that just filters and feeds back the live input. The internal mic doesn't disable when you plug in an input, which was a little annoying at first and I thought about desoldering it off the board. But I decided instead to just embrace the extra noise it brings.
Somehow I didn't have to pay extra for a tariff even though it shipped from the Czech Republic.
2025: A Year in Gear (What You've Bought or Want to Buy in 2025)
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- KVRAF
- 8072 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
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- KVRAF
- 8072 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
Preordered Joranalogue Walk 4 from Control with Black Friday discount and free shipping. 
It's expected January 20.
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Constructed Identity Constructed Identity https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=288890 - KVRian
- 1299 posts since 29 Sep, 2012 from Minnesota
Apollo View Modular VAMP arriving tomorrow 
Debating whether I want to go for this with my rack-
would mean I would have to sell stuff or get another rack
Debating whether I want to go for this with my rack-
would mean I would have to sell stuff or get another rack
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- KVRAF
- 8677 posts since 24 May, 2002 from Tutukaka, New Zealand
Just got one of these for birthday/Christmas from Mrs Krit (festivities early as we're going away for December and all our birthdays are in December also).
I actually have an MC202 but rarely if ever use it nowadays as...well it's got that fkn awful sequencer, nuff said. But I'd forgotten how much fun they are. Definitely basic, but they really predispose to a certain type of acid/bass sequence IMO and I can spend hours dicking around with acid basslines. The sequencer is definitely an improvement on a 202, though I have to say I'd wouldn't have a clue how to use it without the manual, but it at least makes sense and I had a few sequences going within minutes. The small extras on the mkII like FM are again...basic, but it really extends what it can do and sits perfectly with the character. Who knew metallic farty noises could be such fun?
My last purchase was a MiniBrute2S, which is another stupendous acid machine. Alongside the TD3, I think my next visit to the studio will have to be acid house nostalgia. I didn't really want to get an RD9, but now...might have to rethink that. And if I'm going to start playing around on 3 acid machines plus a 909 then I might also need to start taking drugs again...
Anyway - thanks Mrs Krit!
...and I got her an overlocker sewing machine, so she might make me some rave gear
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- KVRAF
- 13119 posts since 7 May, 2006 from Southern California
The 202 is a pretty cool device. It's not trivial but Tubbutech have a pretty serious upgrade for the MC-202: https://tubbutec.de/mc-2oh2/kritikon wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 3:22 am I actually have an MC202 but rarely if ever use it nowadays as...well it's got that fkn awful sequencer, nuff said. But I'd forgotten how much fun they are. Definitely basic, but they really predispose to a certain type of acid/bass sequence IMO and I can spend hours dicking around with acid basslines.
They even have a list of techs who can do the update, if you are interested.
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- KVRAF
- 13119 posts since 7 May, 2006 from Southern California
I got a shipping notification from Lorre-Mill, my Float Glass Arcade should arrive on Monday.
I'm thinking about getting their Comb Room as well. I have enough PT2399 based delays but it's an interesting implementation and it will work with Ciat-Lonbarde stuff, where my Bugbrand PT Delay doesn't really.
I'm thinking about getting their Comb Room as well. I have enough PT2399 based delays but it's an interesting implementation and it will work with Ciat-Lonbarde stuff, where my Bugbrand PT Delay doesn't really.
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- 111242 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
content not viewable hereConstructed Identity wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 1:59 am Apollo View Modular VAMP arriving tomorrow
Debating whether I want to go for this with my rack-
would mean I would have to sell stuff or get another rack
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35430 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
same. been away for a couple of days, came back to this all over KVR today.
An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35430 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
dont know if you get them over there, but i keep mooching at the Djupovik Electronik DE-8 Beneath the Bush of Ghosts and the handful of ISD1820 boards I have...foosnark wrote: Sun Nov 16, 2025 2:29 pm I've been low-key wanting a lo-fi ISD-based sampler for some time, but they were always sold out and/or overpriced.
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An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- KVRAF
- 8072 posts since 9 Jan, 2003 from Saint Louis MO
Djupviks makes cool stuff. I was tempted by Sleeper Awakes, which is a dual version instead of quad. Also Box of Angels because I think the demo sounds great, and I should probably check out their switched-capacitor filters.whyterabbyt wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 8:49 pm dont know if you get them over there, but i keep mooching at the Djupovik Electronik DE-8 Beneath the Bush of Ghosts and the handful of ISD1820 boards I have...
I had a Bunker Archeology for a while that I'd bought used on Reverb. Fun but not something I wanted to stick with in the long term. It seems to be the easiest way to get hold of an already built Djupviks module in the US.
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- KVRAF
- 8677 posts since 24 May, 2002 from Tutukaka, New Zealand
Yeah I've seen those - Alex Ball did a vid on one IIRC? Must admit they look like a huge upgrade to a 202 and make them infinitely more usable. I possibly would have considered one, but TBH I think the MS1 will do the job for me now, which sounds convincingly enough like a 202 to my ears. Although it is a little bit clicky on short attack low freq bass - I don't remember the 202 doing that.justin3am wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 6:04 pm The 202 is a pretty cool device. It's not trivial but Tubbutech have a pretty serious upgrade for the MC-202: https://tubbutec.de/mc-2oh2/
They even have a list of techs who can do the update, if you are interested.
I might still consider it though. I found a synth repairer in Christchurch that would be able to do it (the only one in entire NZ from what I could find). It's something like 1250km from me, so not simple logistics, though I guess postage wouldn't be huge. But, but, but.....they do Juno106 voice chip replacements cheap enough that I could get all 6 replaced (2 are dead now) and I need a new battery. And, and, and they could probably fix my AlphaJuno too. Shipping would be horrific for that lot.
So I might need to take a wee holiday down to the South Island at some point and take my old rusty synths to get fixed.
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- KVRAF
- 13698 posts since 19 Jun, 2008 from Seattle
whyterabbyt wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 8:45 pmsame. been away for a couple of days, came back to this all over KVR today.
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I'm not a musician, but I've designed sounds that others use to make music. http://soundcloud.com/obsidiananvil
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- KVRian
- 1299 posts since 29 Sep, 2012 from Minnesota
Well, I will just put the link to Modulargrid-vurt wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 8:00 pmcontent not viewable hereConstructed Identity wrote: Wed Nov 19, 2025 1:59 am Apollo View Modular VAMP arriving tomorrow
Debating whether I want to go for this with my rack-
would mean I would have to sell stuff or get another rack
https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2190486
with the new Vamp installed (don't make it the last in a rack!
) the top row would be set and I was GASing over NANO modules performace mixer with it's faders and KNOB RECORDINGthen I would have to start a new rack :
https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2983071
where I would put Supamix, Disting EX, and Manis Iteritas...
I wouldn't buy another rack with sliding bolts ever again.