Behringer clones again. They’ve really chosen quite a nice set of synths to copy. This is quite a straightforward and basic synth, but the repeating envelopes make it special. The sound itself is great, as really is the case with practically all analogs I’ve ever tried. I guess I would call it “juicy”. However, it […]
Lovely! A modern (= better working) version of the wonderful classic ARP Odyssey. My original one is becoming a bit tired, so this one is a really welcome addition to the Heap. Compared to the original that I have, this one has clearly snappier envelopes, and overall it sounds a teeny-weeny bit different. It has […]
Saw it in the store, bought it. Took it home, tried it. Gave it to my brother. Not really anything wrong with it, but there’s something about this form factor that just does not work for me. Somebody said it is a blatant copy of Mother-32. Could be interesting to compare the two…
This could be one of the best synths ever made. Proof that less is more. It’s really simple and wonderfully inspiring, has patch points and sounds HUGE. You can’t go wrong with this one. And the arpeggiator / sequencer by no means lessen the experience. Full points. Desert island stuff.
Actually got these in 2008 or so, but I had them in the kitchen. Moved them to the bedroom part of the studio in 2019, so they didn’t really qualify as studio gear before that.
I traded my almost unused Wavedrum for this. I will most likely trade this one unused for something else. Can’t really see myself using it. I thought it would be a standalone beat thingy, but, alas, no. Things need to get simpler, not harder. So it’s got to go.
Another huge restructuring. Of my entire life, no less. But back on topic. This time part of the studio will live in my new living room, and the rest of it will be in my bedroom. I’ve been thinking. If I could find a long UBS-C / Thunderbolt cable (14 meters would do), I could […]
A really simple sequencer. Traded something for this and haven’t really used it. I could drive a part of the modular with it, so I’m not giving up on it yet.
I bought this to get a more standard touch into my keyboard, instead of the short-travel feel of the CME. It was also another attempt to really get used to MIDI controllers with sliders, buttons and pads, but no. This being an Arturia device that integrates well with Arturia soft synths, which I have, I […]
Got this because it’s the most minimal and sleek keyboard around. The idea was that I only need an easy way to punch in notes. In that sense this is the perfect tool. Suits my playing skills perfectly. And if I need more control, I would just need to get my ass up from the […]