Elektron Musical Instruments

Asking this in a forum of people who more than likely already *have* an mono
or md is going to result in some biased answers, don't you think?

 

That said I *have* a PEK and MonoMachine.  It really isn't a fair
comparison, because they are very different animals.  

 

The evolver has a sequencer, but it is not a *performance and composition*
sequencer.  It is basically good for modulating its own internal voice
parameters,.   Its synth engine is very comprehensive, and there are a lot
of interesting things you can do and a lot of capabilities that are not
obvious at first.   It is also very much a love it or hate it kind of sound.
If you don't absolutely love what it does..your going to hate it.

 

The MonoMachine is much more of a performance oriented sequencing instrument
(or groove box as they currently call it).  Its synthesizers are more
simple, but you can get very complex results from them in the context of a
composition with the sequencer.  You really cannot separate the two.  Plus,
its designed to integrate well with other gear, and can act as a hardware
sequencer for your outboard kit too.

 

Personally, I think the two make a great pair. There is very little sonic
overlap between the two instruments.  Ive been sequencing my PEK and Radias
from the MnM since I got it, and it's like a match made in heaven.

 

Now, if you could only have one, it would depend on what your after.  If you
need a groovebox type device, then the evolver is not for you.  Its
sequencer is *not* going to satisfy the demands of composition - its just
not designed for that.  If your looking very broad and deep synthesis, and
really want to explore sound design and experiment with wild feedback loops
and the like..then the evolver is perfect and the MnM not so much.

 

That's my 3cents anyway..

 

Tony

 

 

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From: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:elektron-users@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Federico Ciapi
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 3:37 PM
To: elektron-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [elektron] Monomachine SFX-6 or DSI Evolver mono keyboard ?

 

Which would you choose, and why?

thanks,
Federico

 



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