Re: Drummachine?

[jeremy <listing.to.port@masse.org.uk>]

I've been using an old ER-1 as a tap tempo clock source and to sequence 
MIDI
commands to one of the EDPs. Sequencing HSP/FSP is a good one.

I can also use the sound buttons on the ER-1 as extra MIDI buttons.

Best wishes

Jeremy

http://www.masse.org.uk







>>> The Electribes always looked like toys to me (which may or may not be 
>what
>>> you like).<< 
> 
> they may look like toys but they're pretty good vfm. also, they have some
> interesting quirks (as most korg boxes do). I have the three first 
>generation
> electribes &, while I tired of the noises in the synth & the drum machine
> (they can be a bit one-trick-ey), the sampler is never out of our live 
>rig
> now. I load the flash card with wavs using my pc sometimes; you have to 
>do a
> bit odf trial & error to get the sample rate/default pitch correct.
> 
> but once the sample's in the electribe.... wow.
> 
> obviously this thing isn't an akai/linn/command station, but for me it 
>had
> exactly the right combination of functionality, simplicity of operation,
> flashing lights, tweaky things.... it plays samples without being full of
> hard-drive or expansive menus & processing. it has basic stomp-box-type
> effects, + a generic stereo delay which locks to the tempo but is also 
>freely
> adjustable between divide ratios. this last on it's own should be in a 
>box &
> on sale.
> 
> I use mine as a master clock for the entire rig because it has a nice big
> tap-tempo button & readout, & changes tempo quite elegantly.
> 
> also- haven't managed to break it yet. some knobs have fallen off 
>because I
> don't put it in a gig-bag like I otter.
> 
> as ever, ymmv. 
> 
> duncan/r.m.i. 
> 
>