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[ShoNuff]

ah:wasn't aware the tube would be compatible with others. (have some old Mullard 12AX7 and ECC83s... )
am just not after another 303 type at this point, and the Modular seems comparatively exotic.

you know, the tb-style programming is not fiddly at all:
you bash in the pitches, then step through in Time mode with notes, ties, and rests.
then you've got accent, slide, octaves, and you get a simple way to try different timings and feel over the
same series of notes. it's very quick. it seems to be the best way to get authentic TB sequences,

if you can't get a mk1 bassbot (or mkII), maybe do try the tb-03. it certainly is a unique approach to
step entry, and getting surprise results. i didn't find the x0xb0x sequencer delivered the same results
at all (or else with some effort, didn't come naturally).

as with any of these things, i don't really form an opinion until i've tested.

btw, did you see the mockup of Poly800mkII-as-volca allegedly posted?

[roblabs]

I'll chime in here because I got to try out a nubass at a recent Korg event showcasing all the new Volcas. (Also worth mentioning that I have/had all the Volcas except the Kick).

To be honest, the tube has a lot of grit but it's really only a slightly more distorted version of the V Bass. Also let me add I use the Bass EXTENSIVELY- it's pretty much my go to synth for bass. That being said, the distortion and grit are nice enough that you don't need any external effects on it. It also has a faster workflow than the Bass, in terms of programming and playing sequences. And yes it's definitely aimed at Acid house/ Bass duties. In fact, you can't even go as high as you can with the V Bass with pitch. It's like an alternate version of the Bass. Definitely missing the extra oscillators. If you don't own either Bass or Nubass, then check em out and decide what's right for you. If you have the Bass already, then you probably don't NEED the Nubass...but you may definitely WANT one. It's certainly very fun to play, very much in the spirit of the Volca Line.
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[roblabs]

Amazing, but completely different pricepoint.

Do you own one yrself? If so, absolutely agree with you, you don't need anything else!
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[ShoNuff]

or else get a bassbot modified. this was much cheaper, at the time. don't think this guy's doing them anymore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgnnhD0bGt8

[ShoNuff]

Poly800: at hype prices, no, but as a cheapie, it's good for a certain
character, and done right, would be good as a volca - although going a bit
further, to DW6000/8000 (or PolySix)..
it's all in that breakpoint/slopê envelope.

the M1? my only experience with it with coming across one with dead battery:
had a quick look at the structure, pushing buttons, found the interface really
uninviting and switched it off in under 3 mins, really disappointed. but my
neighbour had one back in ?94 and great sounds came from his place.
you can still get really cheap digital rack units from that period. always
worth poking around in one of those.

but this small format is compelling, and really useful. our trolling friend
mocks them, but what was the x0x series when it came out? the tb303 was
a 'walkstation' bassline composer, presumably for driving larger cv+gate synths.
that's where the first series of volcas falls down, and to some extent the
following ones: not enough memories, not enough steps, and no means of
switching patterns by remote. the 'serious' composition aspects included in
the Rolands are missing on the volcas.

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[ShoNuff]

lol wot are you doing on a Korg site then? just thought you'd swing by and have a swipe?
rest of the internet not holding your interest?

'x0x': i meant roland numbered series: 303/202/101/606/626/ etc.
yeah i have a x0xb0x, original x0xshop, and the old mb33mkII.
you still can't beat the original TB-style sequencer. the x0xb0x doesn't have 'tie',
so you have to fake it, and then you get much better sequences than trying to
slide everything.(i find. my preferred acid lines)

'playmobil' was a term that occured to me previously: as in: kid the people
into wanting to buy all the items in a series. it's clever marketing, appeals to
a 'completist' mentality. i have to watch myself for that D
i'd like them to take it as seriously as they can. the actual size is ok for me,
and they're actually quite robust, in that they don't have much weight inertia,
which worries me a bit on the boutiques, which seem more fragile.

i'm still standing up for the volcaFM, it's a wicked little machine and a good
way to have FM on the move. there are a couple of alternatives, but it's so
cheap 2nd hand i got another one. run that with (bassbot), pretty great.
the others, yeah i'm a bit meh about them, and i'm not going to lay down
money for new on the latest 2, the Modular and Drum. Kick.. i don't think
i need it, Sample is good for loading a few fat waveforms, but i think i'll pick
up an mpc500 as a 'real' sampling device.

i'm at the stage where i appreciate small devices. racks and stuff do my head
in a bit because i end up not setting them up, much as i appreciate what each
can do.

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[ShoNuff]

what Korgs do you have then? old ones?

'tie': in Time mode on TB, it's the 2nd button, with white dot. 'sustain' if you like.
it isn't on the x0x sequencer. you have to input 2 identical pitches with a slide
on the 1st. as far as i remember, anyway.

how do you figure volcas are virtual analogue?

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double post.
This forum is bloody slow sometimes.
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