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Dave Smith Instruments & Roger Linn Design Tempest

Dave Smith Instruments & Roger Linn Tempest Introduction The Dave Smith Instruments & Roger Linn Design Tempest is truly a one-of-a-kind collaboration between two legendary electronic music instrument makers. Combining 6 of the original Prophet voices inside of a 4 oscillator (2 analog, 2 digital) synthesizer with a unique Roger Linn inspired drum machine and pad interface. Basic Features Dynamic sequencer, Onboard controls for most synth features Bright multi-modal OLED screen Two vertical touch strips 2 LFOs High and low pass filters Pros 32 sounds (including sound bank B) per beat 16 beats per project OLED display Modulation 6 stereo voice outs (!) Onboard distortion & compressor…

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Gear Review: Korg Electribe 2

Korg Electribe 2 Introduction When the Korg Electribe 2 came out, i wanted one instantly. I had been trying to piece together a similar instrument using all 3 nano Korg controllers as an outboard control system for Ableton Live. The Electribe 2 unified that control system into its own standalone unit, with “all the voices of the King Korg” from what i hear… Pros: 16 voices/tracks 64 quick access patterns Good variety of synth waves & sounds (408 with 409 used as an audio in/thru) High pass filter included Master Compressor & channel effect limiters Wet Reverb Cons: 1 “section” per “project” Color…

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Gear Review: Yamaha RM1X Sequence Remixer

Yamaha RM1X Introduction The Yamaha RM1X Sequence Remixer is a capable and powerful unit with built-in synthesizer and drum sounds, onboard sequencer, groovebox interface and parameter controls in a durable metal enclosure. Operating with MIDI 5-pin DIN IN/OUT, this machine can sync with other MIDI-compatible gear and control up to 16 channels of MIDI. With a limited selection of built-in effects, pattern and song modes and a wide variety of built-in sounds, loops and songs and user-dedicated pattern slots this groovebox is an all-in-one solution for music production and performance. Pros 16 voices/tracks 16 sections Lots of onboard voices Powerful sequencer Grid…

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