Elektron Musical Instruments

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "Joe" <jmelnyk@c...> wrote:
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "kingpinmusicdotcom"
> <sinistersound@h...> wrote:
> > I just got my machine drum.  I have a problem though.  When I 
boost 
> > the signal to acceptable recording levels, the machine drum 
produces 
> > alot of "hiss".
> 
> Here's the deal: the Machinedrum has great op-amps and DAC's, so it
> outputs at "professional" level, which is +4dB.  Some soundcards 
only
> accept the "consumer" input level, which is -10dB.  If your 
soundcard
> does this, you'll of course get hiss and distortion.  There are two
> ways around it: 1) attentuate the signal with e.g. a mixer that
> accepts +4dB levels or simply use the main A/B out and the master
> volume control; 2) buy a soundcard that accepts +4dB levels and run
> direct into it.  The same goes for the Monomachine.

I have only pro soundcards.  Motu 24i/o,24i,mkiii 2408, midiman 
delta 1010.  The problem happens even when the machine is not 
connected to ANY inputs.  When I monitor thru the headphone jack, it 
still has alot of white noise.  I am beginning to think that it is a 
design issue with Elektron.  I mean, this unit would be fine for use 
as a DJ.  However, if this is a normal thing with all machine drums, 
(and judging from some of the other posts I am not the only one that 
hears this) Elektron should be ashemed to charge the money they do 
for these units.  NOT PRO QUALITY.