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?
>

Sure, and that's the kind of bias that I'm looking for.
I had a Machinedrum in the past (and know it inside-out) and I also  
had a Sid for a bit.
I like Elektron products just like everyone on the list does, so I  
value your opinions even more!

>   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.

That's the bad part - I'm not able to judge its sound... I'll have to  
rely on the demos :(


> 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.

I don't really need an hardware sequencer, I prefer to use Ableton  
Live pretty much for everything.
But I would definitely use the internal sequencer - that's why I want  
a SFX-6 and not a SFX-60.


> 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.

So maybe the Evolver would better fit my needs, IF I like the sound.

I'm listening to the demos right now....

thanks