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Originally posted by DjAviander frykshun and CynepMeH: DAAAMN Am I jealous or what?! I just have a Computer a sucky Keboard and a sucky program! How good can you guys be to afford all your stuff?!

DJAviander, you don't need all this gear to make a great track... It helps but the ideas and your ability to use what's on hand is what makes or breaks the song. Overcompensating with gear for tallent and creativity will not help you make a killer track. Sure, it would help to have bulldozers, cranes, cement mixers, and bunch of other crap - but people (or beings )who built pyramids did without it.

Some software today surpasses hardware. Good example - Propellerheads Reason, Native Instruments Kontakt, and Bomb Factory compressors/amps/etc. Besides, if you could learn to work with software such as Reason - the actual hardware would be 10x easier to work with.

But it sure is cool when you could just turn them all at once and just start playing.... WwooooOOOOOOooooowW

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Originally posted by CynepMeH DJAviander, you don't need all this gear to make a great track... It helps but the ideas and your ability to use what's on hand is what makes or breaks the song. Overcompensating with gear for tallent and creativity will not help you make a killer track. Sure, it would help to have bulldozers, cranes, cement mixers, and bunch of other crap - but people (or beings )who built pyramids did without it. Some software today surpasses hardware. Good example - Propellerheads Reason, Native Instruments Kontakt, and Bomb Factory compressors/amps/etc. Besides, if you could learn to work with software such as Reason - the actual hardware would be 10x easier to work with. But it sure is cool when you could just turn them all at once and just start playing.... WwooooOOOOOOooooowW

Yes, I know what you mean, but when my keyboard is so crappy that it doesn't work?
And the only Mixing softwares I got is Dance eJay 1, 2, 3, Techno and Ejay DJ Mixstation.

It would sure be alot easier with some turntables and some keyboards that WORK..

I have now downloaded Reason and Fruityloops, will try them tonight!

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Originally posted by DjAviander Yes, I know what you mean, but when my keyboard is so crappy that it doesn't work? And the only Mixing softwares I got is Dance eJay 1, 2, 3, Techno and Ejay DJ Mixstation. It would sure be alot easier with some turntables and some keyboards that WORK.. I have now downloaded Reason and Fruityloops, will try them tonight!

Necessity fuels creativity BTW, you could pick up a decent start synth for around $200 on ebay. Just check out Juno 60.. classic!

Which synth has alittle more "weight/spice" to it:

Nord Lead 3 or Roland JP-8080 - In the long run ill probably end up with both of these synth modules anyway.

I also heard that the Supernova II is alittle thin with synths, how do you like it? I wanted to get the Supernova keyboard layout eventually, but I didnt hear many good things.

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Originally posted by Vlad Which synth has alittle more "weight/spice" to it: Nord Lead 3 or Roland JP-8080 - In the long run ill probably end up with both of these synth modules anyway. I also heard that the Supernova II is alittle thin with synths, how do you like it? I wanted to get the Supernova keyboard layout eventually, but I didnt hear many good things.

supernova is ideal for strings and pads...if u like the rank 1 traditional type airwave lead the jp8080 posseses that thickness.

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Originally posted by Sirocco supernova is ideal for strings and pads...if u like the rank 1 traditional type airwave lead the jp8080 posseses that thickness.

I disagree. I own a supernova, and it only has one good string patch, and if you make your own strings they are alright, but not amzing. Pads are horrible. Bass is also alittle weak.

The supernova is great at doing synth work for the main and background melodies. It has some raging synth leads, really heavy thick sounds. It's awesome for those. Also all these little acid type sounds, little synth plucks, and hard techno noises.

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Originally posted by DJ Chrono I disagree. I own a supernova, and it only has one good string patch, and if you make your own strings they are alright, but not amzing. Pads are horrible. Bass is also alittle weak. The supernova is great at doing synth work for the main and background melodies. It has some raging synth leads, really heavy thick sounds. It's awesome for those. Also all these little acid type sounds, little synth plucks, and hard techno noises.

guess i heard wrong...bad opinions at synth site at sonicstate.com i guess hehe

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Originally posted by DJ Chrono I disagree. I own a supernova, and it only has one good string patch, and if you make your own strings they are alright, but not amzing. Pads are horrible. Bass is also alittle weak. The supernova is great at doing synth work for the main and background melodies. It has some raging synth leads, really heavy thick sounds. It's awesome for those. Also all these little acid type sounds, little synth plucks, and hard techno noises.

YOU ARE KIDDING, RIGHT????

YOUR SUPERNOVA REVIEW COULDN'T BE FARTHER FROM TRUTH.

Dude, no offence, you must have some weird supernova. Tried re-loading your sound set? Besides, if you're only using pre-sets you are just using 1% of your synth. My lord, the fuking pads are just awe-inspiring. Jeeeezzzzusssssss! Ok, to settle it once and for all, I am on a mission to give you some phat demos of Supernova. Here's some of the people who used it as their primary:

NU NRG (used live - the main kbd)
Solar Stone
Armin
PvD
Tiesto

Man, you probably didn't give it enough time or try. Then again, each has his own opinion. Supernova has the DEEEPEST bass out there... nothing rambles my walls more than SN. Try Drum'n'Bass patch.

Some killer pads:
Inverse Square
Plated Analogue - very 80's bright pad
Heavenly Slide - fukin wikkid, yo!
Pad Sweep - as close as you can get to Jupe
Orbit Pad
Pad 4 Landing

I can go on and on and on... man, give it another listen. It just cannot be beat. Leads are screamin. Man, I hate to say it you're just so far off base.

Bottom line. If I had to choose between JP or SN, I would take SN any day.

JP has it's pluses but I would say that JP has more of a "backing" potential rather than primary.

Spacewise, JP8080 is rack-mount and takes up 6(!!!)U. Nord (rack) is same size as AV rack. BTW, Nord 3 (hate me all you want) just sounds fukin awful. I did not find a single sound I liked in it. I just couldn't bring myself to liking it. No FX, shitty patches (about 96% waste) and crappy kbd action. I personally could not love it even if it was free.

Besides, for Trance I would not say it has as much use as for Rock/Fusion/Acid Jazz/Etc. Not Trance... definitely not trance

Use your ears, make your own decisions. I will try to post some demos soon. As soon as I get my Cubase to work again.

L8r

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Originally posted by CynepMeH YOUR SUPERNOVA REVIEW COULDN'T BE FARTHER FROM TRUTH. Dude, no offence, you must have some weird supernova. Tried re-loading your sound set? Besides, if you're only using pre-sets you are just using 1% of your synth. My lord, the fuking pads are just awe-inspiring. Jeeeezzzzusssssss! Ok, to settle it once and for all, I am on a mission to give you some phat demos of Supernova. Here's some of the people who used it as their primary: NU NRG (used live - the main kbd) Solar Stone Armin PvD Tiesto Man, you probably didn't give it enough time or try. Then again, each has his own opinion. Supernova has the DEEEPEST bass out there... nothing rambles my walls more than SN. Try Drum'n'Bass patch. Some killer pads: Inverse Square Plated Analogue - very 80's bright pad Heavenly Slide - fukin wikkid, yo! Pad Sweep - as close as you can get to Jupe Orbit Pad Pad 4 Landing I can go on and on and on... man, give it another listen. It just cannot be beat. Leads are screamin. Man, I hate to say it you're just so far off base. Bottom line. If I had to choose between JP or SN, I would take SN any day. JP has it's pluses but I would say that JP has more of a "backing" potential rather than primary. Spacewise, JP8080 is rack-mount and takes up 6(!!!)U. Nord (rack) is same size as AV rack. BTW, Nord 3 (hate me all you want) just sounds fukin awful. I did not find a single sound I liked in it. I just couldn't bring myself to liking it. No FX, shitty patches (about 96% waste) and crappy kbd action. I personally could not love it even if it was free. Besides, for Trance I would not say it has as much use as for Rock/Fusion/Acid Jazz/Etc. Not Trance... definitely not trance Use your ears, make your own decisions. I will try to post some demos soon. As soon as I get my Cubase to work again. L8r

I think I gave it enough time, I purchased it and used it exclusively for a few tracks, and use it here and there now.

The pads to me sound alittle cheap. Dont know how to explain it, and no I don't just use preset sounds.

The bass is alright, but nothing special for me.

But, like I said, I do think it's absolutly great for other synth sounds like leads. Can't beat it.

I have used the JP8080 before and I'll say right now that the Supernova destroys it (in my opinion).

I just cleaned up a bit and thought I'd post a few pics. The rest of the place is all wires and amps and speakers and just a big mess liek this awfully structured sentence that seems to go on forever and ever. Here's the clean section.

http://members.cox.net/robr/studio.html

Enjoy!

have any of you gotten to try an andromeda yet? im soooo curious

I had one a while back. It's a beast! Highly recommended.

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Originally posted by Sirocco have any of you gotten to try an andromeda yet? im soooo curious

I'm on a lookout for one... will let you know soon..

Andromeda=great sounds,awful design,shotty OS.Went through three of them.All three had problems.Alesis sent us one straight from the factory stating that they "tried it out" and "it works perfect".One week later after normal usage it started acting up again.The display would lock up and display broken characters.Knobs would stop working.Ribbon controller gave out on two of the A6's we had.The machine if it worked would be great but having to go through more than three machines to get it right is unacceptable to me so in came the V-synth which is a diff. beast altogether but it has its place.

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Originally posted by kojinsei I just cleaned up a bit and thought I'd post a few pics. The rest of the place is all wires and amps and speakers and just a big mess liek this awfully structured sentence that seems to go on forever and ever. Here's the clean section. http://members.cox.net/robr/studio.html Enjoy!

That's a nice little setup you got going there mate.

Just added Korg Z1 to my setup... Found one brand new in the box in a local store with 18voice expansion and picked it up for $800!!!! shit brand new 18voice Z1 - for 8bills!!! are you hearing me?????

Can't believe it - they had it sitting since 1998, still has a FedEx label on it : Deliver by Aug 30 1998! Hahhaa! Ok, enough excitement - back to my chissleboard.

Ugh, Im not gonna have my studio done until next year. I cant wait to get it and build it.

w00t!!


i'm upgrading my computer soon, and i'm going to get Cubase SX 2 and leasrn it (or at least try) then save up and get some studio equipment

Check out this topic, I am jealous!! WOW definitely puts mine to shame...

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=39389

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Originally posted by CynepMeH Check out this topic, I am jealous!! WOW definitely puts mine to shame... http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=39389

jesus christ thats alot of shit....

did you hear their tunes?http://www.cygneticrecords.com/

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Originally posted by frykshun jesus christ thats alot of shit.... did you hear their tunes?http://www.cygneticrecords.com/

there tracks are qaulity

specially the goa syndrome tracks.

serpent rider is insane.

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Originally posted by Sirocco there tracks are qaulity specially the goa syndrome tracks. serpent rider is insane.

Serpent rider????????? you're kidding? I thought it kinda blew... Goa Syndrome - Angel Dust on the other hand is sheer quality! Very very good track, definitely true to Goa/Astral Projection style... check it out:

major t00nage! 0wnz, 4sure

Hello all, Ben (of P.O.P.E) here. Found this site yesterday when skipping through random topics in Yahoo!

I will upload my photo on the net at some point, but here's a listing of the equipment I love and cherish and has done me proud:

Instruments:
E-MU Virtuoso plus ZR76 exp. and World Expedition exp.
Roland JX-305 Keyboard Workstation/Synthesizer
Novation KS-Rack Synthesizer
FAT Freebass 383 Module
Akai Z8 Sampler
Roland SP808ex Sampler
Roland PC-300 Controller Keyboard
Halion
NI Yamaha FM7 V-Synth
NI B4
Absynth V-Synth

Recording:
Tannoy System 600A Studio Monitors
Boss BX-16 Mixer
Focusrite Platinum TrakMaster Channel Strip
Behringer Composer Pro-XL (MDX2600) Compressor/Limiter
Shure SM58LCE Microphone
Steinberg MID-EX 8 MIDI Interface
Creative Audigy Computer Audio/MIDI Interface
LG External CDR/RW

HP PC plus Creative Audigy Soundcard
Cubase VST 5.1 (soon to be Steinberg Nuendo 2!!)
Steinberg Wavelab
Steinberg Recycle
Exact Audio Copy plus LAME
Plus Plug-ins here and there (including good old Ohmboyz)
Sibelius manuscript writer/MIDI software

I'm obsessed with my studio and it pleased me in the professional and ameteur world. I started with my JX305 when I was a mere paper-round 14 and it still plays a very important role in my set-up.

hey man i love your studio..when did u start saving up and how old are you know?

;p i put everytime into my studio savings and i will be 17 next week and just cant wait to get my hands on all those knobs!

Thank you Sirocco,

Well, as I say, I got my first synthesizer when I was only 14 after many long months of saving after a strange anxiety into the dance music scene. I persuaded my mum to help me out after I arrived at around five hundred pounds sterling, which was a grueling task. I think it was proof enough that I had some form of serious motivation into it.

I started on trance and moved over pretty much all genres of music before realising my heart was still there.

I'm only just turned 20 now, but I've been very lucky to have a good background in production to know exactly what I was looking for. In my present line of work (TV incidental music), my Virtuoso is nothing less than a dream machine. I'm hoping to have a future in Film Scoring and producing... an eclectic mixture though of classical, dark breakbeat, trance/hard house and ethnic.

My advice to you is to go for an acclaimed user friendly analogue modelling synthesizer, like my Novation. The Supernova II is an awesome synth/keyboard plus Waldorf's get the girls wet he he! Forget the Andromeda... In my eyes it ain't worth the money or the hassle. Very good system, but confusing and you won't learn much from it.

If you are not using a computer operating system then why not go for a workstation like the Triton Studio series (very good!) or the Yamaha Motif series (spent a lot of time with one in Singapore and the girls too!!!!).

Any questions you may have pm me anytime. I'm sure I'll be around!!

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