Elektron, Jomox and Radikal Tech - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

Merlot · #1 10.02.2009, 06:50 PM

Oh, and the Spectralis. Tried one of these out and it was nice, but the company is small and I think there is two guys doing most of the work under the hood. The current OS is v0.97, and they just announced they are releasing the second hardware version. Sounds crazy to me that the OS hasn't even reached 1.0 and they are already upgrading the hardware. Hmmm...

Andreasfr · #2 11.02.2009, 11:46 PM

I think it comes down to what suits you creativity (like Merlot above)
I've used Live for many years and that alone can yield amazing results, but since I bought the MachineDrum I'm making more music and seem to be using my ears and hands instead of eyes and mouse. I love it!

If you're searching for tactile feel (like I keeped searching for the absolute midi-controller) when get your hands on the MD and try it out. I haven't used the Jomox, Spectralis or Future Retro products, but they all seem very appealing and if you're an analog purist they may be better than the MD.
I'm working on a live-setup without computer consisting of the virus ti, machinedrum and a keyboard (remote sl - which can midi-merge) and so far it has been a blast.
Just my thoughts..

and good luck

Andreasfr · #3 11.02.2009, 11:47 PM

also I forgot:
The keyword of course is STEP-SEQUENCING like 808/909

Merlot · #4 12.02.2009, 02:33 AM

Andreasfr

How do you like the virus and MD combo? D all your tracks have the same sonics or can you cover everything with both? How is the sequencing from the MD?

trance gate · #5 13.02.2009, 08:14 AM

As far as I know, you cannot record midi to the MD.
You can sequence midi out (not sure about chords) but you have to put note by note, you can't play a melody on the keyboard and record it on the MD.
It's a pity, because that machine would be a killer if it would be possible to record midi sequences 'on the fly'