Re: korg monotron

[Daniel Thomas <danielthomas4@mac.com>]

> However, as a sound source or noise source with a fair amount of 
>sophistication in terms of bang for the buck..

I just couldn't get passed the lamo keyboard.  For someone with a modicum 
of key chops, this is a big and unnecessary product limitation.  

D



On Apr 12, 2011, at 5:27 AM, Rick Walker wrote:

> On 7/22/64 11:59 AM, Lindsey Walker wrote:
>> Hey, has anyone else played with the monotron?  What did you do with
>> it?  I think it would be a fun sound source for loops, without sitting
>> behind a laptop, of course.
>> 
>> Lindsey
> I don't own one, but I've played around with one a bit at Union Grove 
>Music.
> 
> What strikes me is that a 'musical', (that is , melodic) instrument , it 
>is very limited for the previously
> mentioned lack of individual keys.
> 
> However, as a sound source or noise source with a fair amount of 
>sophistication in terms of bang for the buck,
> I think it's really wonderful.
> 
> Also,  from my understanding,  you can run any audio through it's filter 
>system as an 'effect' which is
> also very hip.
> 
> When I have the dough,   I'll be buying one, for sure, myself for my 
>Rhythm and Noise project,  aEther Engine.
> 
> Hope you are doing well, Lindsey.    We really missed you at the Looping 
>Festival this year.  I hope you'll come
> play Y2K11.
> 
> hugs,   Rick
>