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Re: MD SPS-1 or MM tabletop?

2004-03-04 by endlessnessisticman

I was gonna say since reading all the replies that the Monomachine is
the way to go, especially the tabletop version.  And there is someone
selling theirs second hand here.  Go for his.  Sorry Elektron.  You'll
get the same support and guarantees and that.

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "moanersaa" <moanersaa@h...> wrote:
> Thanks guys for being so helpful!  
> 
> After reading your posts and looking around some more I think
> I've 
> decided on the Monomachine.  
> 
> Unfortunately either way I go my schedule and location doesn't
> allow 
> for much gigging so I will be using this thing mostly in my tiny 
> little studio.  I'm thinking if I want traditional drum sounds
> I'll 
> use FLStudio.  It's treated me good so far and I've found
> some real 
> nice free samples on the net.  The thought of buying some RCA to
> ΒΌ" 
> cables and piping some drum sounds from my sound card to the 
> Monomachine and then back to my mixer and sound card sounds exciting 
> too.
> 
> Ultimately I want to get away from traditional sounding drum parts 
> and work more towards minimalist kick drums supported by rhythmic 
> blips, hisses, squelches, and just random weirdness.  I think the 
> Monomachine will push me more in that direction.
> 
> What seals the deal is the fact I can't even find a used SPS-1
> for 
> sale.  I'm guessing that means the Monomachine is going to be
> just 
> as desirable and the fact I can always sell it and swap it for a MD 
> is reassuring.  
> 
> Thanks again!  I'll be watching for anymore advice :)
> 
> 
> Scott

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