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Published on 06/18/14 at 08:54I filled in the data sheet. This BAR is complete but beware very different from MachineDrum. There are 12 tracks (Pads), including 4 Channels 8 (BD1, SD2, BT5 and LT6) with full potential for sounds with long releases see loops or samples very long, however, currently limited to 2MB. (Likely to change any time in the next update, I'm talking about 1.01b) and 4 shared (RS3/CP4 - MT7/HT8 - CH9/OH10 - CY11/CB12) most appropriate for short sound effects or "Open / Closed "such as charleston, ie one section another.
In terms of connectivity we have the classic headphones output, two jack master outputs (Left Right) and 8 separate channels but we find our 12 tracks except that shared lanes are mixed recording. You will get no problems Kick mono for example, but the hihat open and closed hihat will be merged into your registry. (You can still route the hihat close to the master and open its separate output)
In terms of effects we have a delay and reverb send in the 12 runs and a distortion and a compressor at Masters level. (That is to say that these effects are not so on separate outputs but the Master Output Stereo)
How Sounds are available, this is the first complaint that has this machine. There are 32 kits ranging from electronic to acoustic, we can say listening patterns that is oriented electronics and Urban rather good patterns Techno, TechHouse, Deep Techno, Hip Hop, Rap, Trap, Electronica ... (unlike the MachineDrum proposing broader things thanks to its acoustic models but believe me one like the other can go anywhere since there is the possibility to add samples in the two ) In terms of modeling: there Hard BD, BD and BD Classic FM (Model for Kicks synthesis) Hard SD, SD and SD Classic FM. Classic rimshot and Hard. [et] 1 single model for TOM Bass, Low Tom, Mid Tom, Hi Tom, Hihat Close, Open Hihat, Cymbal and Cowbell.
In terms of sound, let's say presets (Layering or not synthesis and sample) was 16 and 16 different Kicks Snares different this time. Moreover, it is on this point that it is criticized. But believe me, from design models and start adding sample is very simple and fast. In my opinion more understandable than the MachineDrum which requires more experience.
The + Drive has several sample files but you can not load in the pool 127 samples (yes vs. enough to pool all the Drive can contain him a sacred sound package 4096 (1giga) see specific machine ! But you need a little time to adapt to understand the organization and structure of the machine in terms of backup and import / export.
Need the TM1, import / export is via a USB cable.
In terms MIDI was the classic trio IN-OUT-THRU.
The characteristics of the sequencer (P-Locks, Sound-Locks, Retrig etc ...) are the strength Electron, 64 that you can not wish for a model of poly-rhythmic insane ... you can really do things completely crazy. If you're a freak in the microscopic editing your Beats Sequencer DAW you make your completely organic rhythms. FAN modulation and variations (Biensur LFOs routable and are present both on the synthesis of the effects), this is perfect for you. But also for those who prefer right, robotics and course hypnotic stuff.
For here I give 10! Even if the machine is all fresh, there is still room for improvement but it's true they arrive and the machine is READY! Overbridge over the coming end of the year and will allow full integration, a little to the idea of Virus ... but all its functionalities are not yet unveiled ... but it smells GOOD.
UTILIZATION
Yes the setup is simple if you already have Elektron machines if you like sequencers or TR oriented Groovebox. There is the structure of the machine to understand, like any machine. But I think it gets off very quickly, very quickly one moves with hours to make music ... And you especially do not be distracted by Facebook or other virus. With a machine is ZIK item. And that's really deadly.
The manual is in PDF, many tutorials including 1 hour Walkthrough Cuckoo on youtube:
The usual functions are available in 1 or 2 clicks, these machines are made for live therefore has 36 pages go to achieve what you want ...
SOUNDS
I truly believe that if I want a BAR for acoustic things I go to the MachineDrum and if I want to do Electronics (Deep, Dubby, House, Dance, Techno, Hardtek ...) I go to the Analog Rytm . But I say here for the novice both are really capable. Against by the big kick and low end without too impressive live sound design is CASH on Analog Rytm. No need to spend hours and hours of synthesis and learning. (Note this is also an interesting way)
Yes expression is also the feature of this machine with Chromatic modes, Scene and performance you can really do things completely crazy this is not the case with MachineDrum. Those are new features!
The effects are well I think they fulfill their role, distortion and overdrive here is caviar finally, to my taste ...
I do not hate anything. Sorry. Limit I want two. hahaha. that is to say
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month. Frankly I really listened to a bunch of drum machine. I am interested in the synthesis and in this sense, if you want a modern BAR, which opens new horizons without going too far from classic TR808 TR909 is the machine for you. That is my opinion.
I really love this machine, it literally allows you to live rhythmic.
Can be a bit expensive yes, but it's upscale BAR.
In terms of connectivity we have the classic headphones output, two jack master outputs (Left Right) and 8 separate channels but we find our 12 tracks except that shared lanes are mixed recording. You will get no problems Kick mono for example, but the hihat open and closed hihat will be merged into your registry. (You can still route the hihat close to the master and open its separate output)
In terms of effects we have a delay and reverb send in the 12 runs and a distortion and a compressor at Masters level. (That is to say that these effects are not so on separate outputs but the Master Output Stereo)
How Sounds are available, this is the first complaint that has this machine. There are 32 kits ranging from electronic to acoustic, we can say listening patterns that is oriented electronics and Urban rather good patterns Techno, TechHouse, Deep Techno, Hip Hop, Rap, Trap, Electronica ... (unlike the MachineDrum proposing broader things thanks to its acoustic models but believe me one like the other can go anywhere since there is the possibility to add samples in the two ) In terms of modeling: there Hard BD, BD and BD Classic FM (Model for Kicks synthesis) Hard SD, SD and SD Classic FM. Classic rimshot and Hard. [et] 1 single model for TOM Bass, Low Tom, Mid Tom, Hi Tom, Hihat Close, Open Hihat, Cymbal and Cowbell.
In terms of sound, let's say presets (Layering or not synthesis and sample) was 16 and 16 different Kicks Snares different this time. Moreover, it is on this point that it is criticized. But believe me, from design models and start adding sample is very simple and fast. In my opinion more understandable than the MachineDrum which requires more experience.
The + Drive has several sample files but you can not load in the pool 127 samples (yes vs. enough to pool all the Drive can contain him a sacred sound package 4096 (1giga) see specific machine ! But you need a little time to adapt to understand the organization and structure of the machine in terms of backup and import / export.
Need the TM1, import / export is via a USB cable.
In terms MIDI was the classic trio IN-OUT-THRU.
The characteristics of the sequencer (P-Locks, Sound-Locks, Retrig etc ...) are the strength Electron, 64 that you can not wish for a model of poly-rhythmic insane ... you can really do things completely crazy. If you're a freak in the microscopic editing your Beats Sequencer DAW you make your completely organic rhythms. FAN modulation and variations (Biensur LFOs routable and are present both on the synthesis of the effects), this is perfect for you. But also for those who prefer right, robotics and course hypnotic stuff.
For here I give 10! Even if the machine is all fresh, there is still room for improvement but it's true they arrive and the machine is READY! Overbridge over the coming end of the year and will allow full integration, a little to the idea of Virus ... but all its functionalities are not yet unveiled ... but it smells GOOD.
UTILIZATION
Yes the setup is simple if you already have Elektron machines if you like sequencers or TR oriented Groovebox. There is the structure of the machine to understand, like any machine. But I think it gets off very quickly, very quickly one moves with hours to make music ... And you especially do not be distracted by Facebook or other virus. With a machine is ZIK item. And that's really deadly.
The manual is in PDF, many tutorials including 1 hour Walkthrough Cuckoo on youtube:
The usual functions are available in 1 or 2 clicks, these machines are made for live therefore has 36 pages go to achieve what you want ...
SOUNDS
I truly believe that if I want a BAR for acoustic things I go to the MachineDrum and if I want to do Electronics (Deep, Dubby, House, Dance, Techno, Hardtek ...) I go to the Analog Rytm . But I say here for the novice both are really capable. Against by the big kick and low end without too impressive live sound design is CASH on Analog Rytm. No need to spend hours and hours of synthesis and learning. (Note this is also an interesting way)
Yes expression is also the feature of this machine with Chromatic modes, Scene and performance you can really do things completely crazy this is not the case with MachineDrum. Those are new features!
The effects are well I think they fulfill their role, distortion and overdrive here is caviar finally, to my taste ...
I do not hate anything. Sorry. Limit I want two. hahaha. that is to say
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month. Frankly I really listened to a bunch of drum machine. I am interested in the synthesis and in this sense, if you want a modern BAR, which opens new horizons without going too far from classic TR808 TR909 is the machine for you. That is my opinion.
I really love this machine, it literally allows you to live rhythmic.
Can be a bit expensive yes, but it's upscale BAR.