I am considering an 88k synth: M8x has the best engine, f8EX the best key action and Nstg4 the best samples.
@jordilopezfernandez33693 сағат бұрын
The main spectral diff between Vpno and Zcore german grands is the higher power in the bass of the latter which hides the treble. Could it be the EQ?
@jordilopezfernandez33693 сағат бұрын
In the Vpno and Zcore pianos HiRes FFT shows note PITCH peaks tops eventually split and usually side bands appear, all in the low Hz range. What's the modulator?
@OCEANSIDE857 сағат бұрын
Ok question...so i see you export it to audio file so at this point no more editing the midi....so you want to edit the midi all in mpc? I thought i could get a idea started and then take the midi and put it in to ableton to further edit but when I try I dont have the mpc sample sounds...how would I edit the samples as midi in ableton? or are you supposed to edit everything the way you want in mpc and then explode it and export the stems as audio into ableton? is that the only option? So you want to do the entire song in mpc and then finish in ableton as audio? I know you can export the midi from mpc but can you get the midi to have the sample sounds of mpc? or can you only do that inside the mpc? cheers
@roccitysoundllc340413 сағат бұрын
Just take the stems into abelton lol jesus
@jlfqam15 сағат бұрын
I guess you've tried what this site does, I cannot paste links in YT, but searching this will you almost on top of the list: Roland Fantom - how to record filters (cutoff, resonance)
@joshdavid445617 сағат бұрын
That with audio over usb and that’s the dream device!
@RobaQ87Күн бұрын
The worst thing about this synth is that all the sounds from it are mono. The only reason why there is stereo out is the FX section. There is no stereo spread on oscillators or on unison options.
@ZozillaThaGreatКүн бұрын
Great review , corect me if i'm wrong but i'm not sure that on the juno x and jupiter X / XM , you can edit drums on a per sound basis ... I do think that people sees this as a "i'm gonna do a whole track on it" witch it can , but i must not agree with you on the fact that for me IT is a great scratch pad / soundesign tool , sure the hydrasynth / minfreak and xd are great (i do own an xd and try theothers) but this sh 4d has that multi layer and drum part that can creat sounds as a whole : crazy (FX section top notch and modulation limit compensated by multitimbrality , motion record , ect !... ) As for lofi i've found the best is put 3 and 3 on setting for solid lofi patches !!
@gruponemesisКүн бұрын
so now we are calling apps, software and plugins Ai? That fucking word makes me sick. You are witnessing the biggest fucking bubble in human history. "Ai" please dont.
@user-ds7xn8jk2cКүн бұрын
so non Akai plugins are a no go?
@ivanaguero1172 күн бұрын
Can I used it with pro tools?
@aboydallen57112 күн бұрын
inMoog, hard pass.
@manboon13992 күн бұрын
1:19 wow an upright Baldwin Grand piano, at last someone has invented being able to play piano laying down. ☺️
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
I did a follow up video showing some softer tones and more direct A/B comparison here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmWGr6Vxota-ltY.html Cheers!
@inmitch2 күн бұрын
I have a Microfreak, should I sell it and buy a Mini, or go on to another synth, like the Hydrasynth or something else?
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
Honestly tough to say. If you REALLY like the sound of the MicroFreak, then the MiniFreak is just a better version IMO. It's got FX and Polyphony. But, if you're looking for a different sound, then I'd explore more. Hydra could be great, or you could look at a Take 5 or TEO 5 from Sequential (more expensive though). If you already have a keyboard, you could checkout a used Novation Peak. Lots and lots of options right now.
@Infinitesheep2 күн бұрын
It's really exciting seeing what Spectravox can do. Thank you for showing off its range in your demos bc I've been on the fence about adding it to my system to color my sound
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
Thank you! It's definitely not for everyone, but it's got some interesting potential that's outside of the usual suspects for processing. I'm personally loving it.
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏 if you haven’t seen the previous video I mentioned, here’s the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpl32tmJZ9usmNo.html
@eshaan0303902 күн бұрын
Many Thanks.. Your channel has been a great help in deciding and learning my new setup.
@bpsychoz2 күн бұрын
Tysm for the video. Excellent and subscribed
@Gjallarhorn843 күн бұрын
Many folks got probably fooled in this video thinking that many sounds were coming from the Spectravox but it's actually the Matriarch that is generating them ALONE, I have that incredible synth and I can assure you that the Spectravox os nothing compared to it
@Chyuuch3 күн бұрын
I have my Mpc X linked with my daw via an external clock. Been trying to figure out how to get the daw and the mpc to start at the same points like you did. for example if the daw starts at bar 32 the mpc will also start at bar 32. Once I figure out how to do that my hybrid setup will be perfect. Would also like to access the internal drive and ssd from the cpu while in standalone but I can live without that tho.
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
It has to do with the clock settings in the MPC preferences under the midi ports. Once thats set, then make sure your DAW is sending Midi clock properly to the Midi port that your MPC is receiving.
@BigChiefPrinceVision3 күн бұрын
Can this be done with studio one
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
Studio One should have no problem with the Key 37 USB-Midi ports. I don't have Studio One so I can't verify any issues though.
@2.Plus.2.Equals.53 күн бұрын
I'm on the fence on both, want both. I can find multiple pros and cons with each and have found both for relatively fair used prices. Though I've still yet to pull the trigger on buying either. I'll probably wait for Akai to re-release an MPC One++ with 1 extra GB of RAM and not a gaudy color(as opposed to their paid plugins running on free proprietary software as I am, there's just nothing better when it comes to the pads and sampling).The 404 seems great, just alottt of button combinations. I've read through both user manuals and I still can't make up my mind lol. One day...
@rodrigolaporte2744 күн бұрын
OOOHHHH I like these soundsssssssssss
@avace9174 күн бұрын
As a previous JV1080 owner, I know better than to assume that I'll always have 60 notes of polyphony
@bitleyКүн бұрын
If you'd taken the time to learn it you always have 64.
@avace917Күн бұрын
@@bitley not if the patch(es) use more than one tone at a time. If a patch uses 2 tones it's cut in half, or did you not learn it?
@avace917Күн бұрын
@@bitley I know who you are and you've done great work. Not an excuse to be a dick
@Stummpmusic4 күн бұрын
Can you use STEMS on MPC One Plus? You said software only...
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
It's not available for hardware yet. It's coming later this year.
@Stummpmusic2 күн бұрын
@@teftymusictech so you can buy it & transfer it to MPC from your InMusic account?
@MikeG-js1jt4 күн бұрын
I thought it had a de-esser, did I think wrong?
@teftymusictech2 күн бұрын
De-esser is on the mic channels 1-4.
@PeanutButterAM4 күн бұрын
I have an XL also. Damn near mandatory in a modern studio.
@brandonhighfill91635 күн бұрын
Hey man, can’t for the life of me find rack ears for the 1640i. Any tips on where to find those bad boys?
@teftymusictech5 күн бұрын
Hmmm pretty sure I got them off of Ebay like 6 years ago. Good luck!
@jeffryarchambeau54415 күн бұрын
Your jam is so smooth! I kept listening while I browsed Sweetwater for a way to buy Ableton with extended financing.
@mr-ladi6176 күн бұрын
125 is super
@johnr81066 күн бұрын
Nice!
@devarni6 күн бұрын
I was very surprised how easy it was to switch. Cubase only supports VST3 plugins when running native and not under Rosetta... but all the plugins I use are available for Apple Silicon and as VST3... and the performance is impressive compared to my previous Windows PC! I don't reach the limits with the Mac Mini and my projects aren't exactly small. The 8 GB RAM is also sufficient, but 16 GB is recommended, especially if you use memory hogs like Google Chrome in parallel.
@seancraig53736 күн бұрын
wow-fantastic, dirty, grimy sounds---fabulous! I like those tones too
@bandbaaja6 күн бұрын
Thanks! Have been watching your videos - they are fantastic! I have a question - i have been eyeing at mpc one plus - but it seems like an overkill for my need which is a great drum programming machine - where i can sample / program drum loops into 4-5 song parts and use live. What would be the best solution for that? Or should I just pick up the mpc one plus and explore programming bass sections etc?
@teftymusictech5 күн бұрын
Hmmm I'd say either of these boxes could do that really well. The Sp404 will give you more performance options with the FX. The MPC One Plus will give you more room for growth in the future. Keep in mind, you don't need to use every single feature of a device to consider it a worthy buy. I basically just used the MPC as a midi sequencer in the beginning. Over time I learned more of the capabilities and workflow options.
@bandbaaja2 күн бұрын
That’s a great answer - I think the mpc one plus makes better sense
@bandbaaja2 күн бұрын
Was also considering the keys 31… but i am guessing its better to attach a midi keyboard when needed
@abrokenframe826 күн бұрын
great video and very insightful. I was seriously looking into buying this until I watched your video. It sounds fantastic but the limitations in the sequencer and effects routing is a real let down. I wish I still had my Fantom X6 from 2003. The sequencer was awesome. Probably the last Roland workstation to include the old style sequencer. 100 patterns, 16 parts, chain the patterns and you have a song. Simple and effective. I recorded hundreds of songs on it and still have them all on my hard drive. Maybe if Roland bring out a module version of the new Fantom EX I could buy that and then hunt down an old Fantom x from 20 years ago. Lol! Also it used to be that you had patches and performances with 16 parts. Now we have clips and scenes.....It get's too confusing. Rant over.😆
@spdycar136 күн бұрын
This helped me pack it up to send back. Thanks!
@Riuyilmistico6 күн бұрын
The workflow is sh*t, overly complicated The activation process of plugins is sh*t. You need two accounts (counting the ilok one) and your MPC needs to be always connected to internet to be able to use plugins without surprises. The memory management is sh*t. The use in live performances is sh*t. You spend more time watching tutorials than using it. I would sell it. But that would mean probably giving away my accounts to other people. Worst thing I've ever bought.
@jumpstar90006 күн бұрын
"Moog sent over the Spectravox" "I did get the Spectravox for free" "Moog has no idea I am making this video" Mmmm. Yeah okay. But there is kind of an implied assumption that you will make a video and say good things, well, assuming you want more free gear in future. I'm getting tired of these kinds of shenanigans, and I'm not the only one. I like what Behringer do and make people buy their own gear, which is fine because the prices are quite reasonable. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the content, like Moog, I even have one. I'd be saying the same thing about anything else.
@teftymusictech6 күн бұрын
I hear you! I'm just being upfront and honest. Most KZreadrs only mention this on the first review video and then stop afterwards if they post anything else. My agreement with Moog was basically just do a review (an honest one) and leave it at that. That's why I said 'they don't know I'm making this video' because they honestly don't. I made it because I'm really digging the tones I'm getting from the combo. Now here's the thing, I've spent literally thousands on my setup. Each camera that points on the desk is worth more than the $600 box I was sent. So the incentive for free gear is actually pretty low. I'm more incentivized by getting early access to cool gear, but only if it's actually cool gear (stuff I'd legitimately use for my work). I've been sent stuff that wasn't great and my response is 'I'm not making a video on this, here's why it sucks'. It's wayyyy too time consuming to make content on stuff I don't like. Much easier to just let the manufacturers know the problems. Also I think the channel suffers if I focus on negative reviews etc. Anyways, I appreciate the comment and perspective, so I thought I'd share a bit deeper on my perspective 🙏❤️
@jumpstar90006 күн бұрын
@teftymusictech Thank you for the extensive reply, man. Well, I don't think the idea is to have a negative review - although I know there are a bunch of people who seem to feed off that kind of negativity. It is just that once you go down the sponsored gear route, it starts to become questionable regarding objectivity and can become a slippery slope. I'm sure you have thought about it too. Especially on the receiving end of the content, the question is always going to be lingering in the air. Of course, I can see that you are making genuine content from a good place. That is why it's so important to make sure gear doesn't dilute your brand. And about the gear. Oh yeah, I hear ya, quite the thousands into it myself. Anyway, like I said, I enjoy your content, even this video. Simply wanted to share my perception. And probably that is coming from frustration with much more questionable content creators in any case. So there is that. Thanks again for the much considered reply. Keep on keeping on 👍💫
@seancraig53736 күн бұрын
@@jumpstar9000 He's been honest here--which is more than many folks do. That's all you can really wish for-honesty. I assume that If he didn't like it-he would have said that, and stated he thought the spectravox was not worth the money. Mind you-I think your comment is a good one and really holds for all those who DON'T note in their videos that they got the unit for free. Perhaps what is needed is more videos from those who bought the unit, and then returned it--stating why. However--here's the big catch: would people watch that video?
@valuemastery6 күн бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing. So all I heard in the video was heavily distorted noises, so at least for me personally I can save my money and just ignore the Spectravox. Not my cup of tea, so to say.
@teftymusictech6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏 I'm gonna copy what I posted under another comment here: I definitely leaned into the harsher side of tones on this vid. The thing about traditional saturation/distortion versus what's happening with the modulation in the video is it's a lot more complex and multi-dimensional. Similar to waveshaping/wavefolding and digital wavetable sounds, but purely in the analog domain. Standard distortion gets 2 dimensional really fast when pushed. That's my 2 cents, feel free to disagree though 👍
@valuemastery6 күн бұрын
@@teftymusictech Yeah, it's probably more versatile than what was seen in your video. BTW, I have to say that I immensely enjoy your gear videos as well as your music. Your perspective on gear not only as a tech geek (I think?) but also as a music producer is highly valuable.
@teftymusictech5 күн бұрын
Thank you! That's what I strive for in my content. I'm a musician that loves tech first, and a KZreadr second ❤️🙏
@TheGelatinousSnake6 күн бұрын
"Mount Behind Monitor" hehe. That's me. Just bought the Cheapest Newest Mac I could. Slow HDD 2TB plugged in just to back up my phone, pod and pad. Happy Old Lady just hoping that such light usage means I can use this thing for years.
@AnomalyB316 күн бұрын
I play the Matriarch pretty exclusively, but having a hard time understanding the point of the spectravox here honestly. It kinda feels like it just adds saturation/distortion to me?
@teftymusictech6 күн бұрын
I definitely leaned into the harsher side of tones on this vid. The thing about traditional saturation/distortion versus what's happening with the modulation in the video is it's a lot more complex and multi-dimensional. Similar to waveshaping/wavefolding and digital wavetable sounds, but purely in the analog domain. Standard distortion gets 2 dimensional really fast when pushed. That's my 2 cents, feel free to disagree though 👍
@AnomalyB316 күн бұрын
@@teftymusictech I don’t doubt what you’re saying at all and let me be clear that this is a really cool video. I guess I was just trying to understand what kind of timbres were unique to the spectravox that make it special. I’m new to modular gear.
@teftymusictech5 күн бұрын
Your comment gave me some inspiration for a follow up vid. Gonna post in a few days showing the softer side of this setup. Thx!
@bennyg766 күн бұрын
Ayo Tefty, thank you for this vid! Can you please tell me if I can plug the 37 directly into my KRK's? I want to turn it on and create without the fuss of the 'why isn't this working?'
@teftymusictech6 күн бұрын
Yeah should be no problem 👍 The speakers expect a line level signal and that's what the main outs give from the MPC. Just make sure the main volume is all the way down before you start playing anything.
@KellyLearnsToWait7 күн бұрын
thank you! So is there anyway to record vocals into this device??? without another device?
@teftymusictech5 күн бұрын
If you want clean vocals, gotta get a preamp involved. You can boost the gain input on the back for a dynamic mic, but the noise floor is going to jump, which reduces the ability to compress and get clean vocals.
@firekeeper097 күн бұрын
The stank face at 13:23 🤣
@teftymusictech7 күн бұрын
lol I couldn't help it! I legit considered removing the stank faces from the video but I felt like I'd be sanitizing the emotion out of it.
@TheIndustrialRetrospective7 күн бұрын
Nice video, i used to watch your Destiny content back in the day, had no idea you started doing music production content. Ive had my Matriarch for a few years now and im still discovering new thing you can do with it. If your digging what the Spectravox does, id recommend getting some of the Moogerfoogers. I have four of them and i patch them together with the Moog semis all the time, its like they were ment to be together!
@teftymusictech7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yeah I got into music production over 20 years ago. When I started streaming Destiny (back in 2015) I was burnt out on doing endless background music for libraries, and Meems and I closed up our North Hollywood studio (moved back to Sacramento middle of 2014). Destiny and streaming was the exact reset I needed for my musical creativity 🙌
@dans55297 күн бұрын
Sounds beautiful!
@JoeGlowJoe7 күн бұрын
Great video thanks! May I ask where do these pink output jacks for the Matriarch come from?
@teftymusictech7 күн бұрын
Hi Joe and thanks! Are you talking about the cables for the main output? If so, they're from Seismic Audio. They're not always in stock, but here's the amazon link: amzn.to/3yI8Dcs And here's the link directly to their store: www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/collections/patch-cables/products/10-pack-trs-3-foot-patch I've probably bought 5 packs of those style trs cables over the past few years at this point.
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I am considering an 88k synth: M8x has the best engine, f8EX the best key action and Nstg4 the best samples.
The main spectral diff between Vpno and Zcore german grands is the higher power in the bass of the latter which hides the treble. Could it be the EQ?
In the Vpno and Zcore pianos HiRes FFT shows note PITCH peaks tops eventually split and usually side bands appear, all in the low Hz range. What's the modulator?
Ok question...so i see you export it to audio file so at this point no more editing the midi....so you want to edit the midi all in mpc? I thought i could get a idea started and then take the midi and put it in to ableton to further edit but when I try I dont have the mpc sample sounds...how would I edit the samples as midi in ableton? or are you supposed to edit everything the way you want in mpc and then explode it and export the stems as audio into ableton? is that the only option? So you want to do the entire song in mpc and then finish in ableton as audio? I know you can export the midi from mpc but can you get the midi to have the sample sounds of mpc? or can you only do that inside the mpc? cheers
Just take the stems into abelton lol jesus
I guess you've tried what this site does, I cannot paste links in YT, but searching this will you almost on top of the list: Roland Fantom - how to record filters (cutoff, resonance)
That with audio over usb and that’s the dream device!
The worst thing about this synth is that all the sounds from it are mono. The only reason why there is stereo out is the FX section. There is no stereo spread on oscillators or on unison options.
Great review , corect me if i'm wrong but i'm not sure that on the juno x and jupiter X / XM , you can edit drums on a per sound basis ... I do think that people sees this as a "i'm gonna do a whole track on it" witch it can , but i must not agree with you on the fact that for me IT is a great scratch pad / soundesign tool , sure the hydrasynth / minfreak and xd are great (i do own an xd and try theothers) but this sh 4d has that multi layer and drum part that can creat sounds as a whole : crazy (FX section top notch and modulation limit compensated by multitimbrality , motion record , ect !... ) As for lofi i've found the best is put 3 and 3 on setting for solid lofi patches !!
so now we are calling apps, software and plugins Ai? That fucking word makes me sick. You are witnessing the biggest fucking bubble in human history. "Ai" please dont.
so non Akai plugins are a no go?
Can I used it with pro tools?
inMoog, hard pass.
1:19 wow an upright Baldwin Grand piano, at last someone has invented being able to play piano laying down. ☺️
I did a follow up video showing some softer tones and more direct A/B comparison here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmWGr6Vxota-ltY.html Cheers!
I have a Microfreak, should I sell it and buy a Mini, or go on to another synth, like the Hydrasynth or something else?
Honestly tough to say. If you REALLY like the sound of the MicroFreak, then the MiniFreak is just a better version IMO. It's got FX and Polyphony. But, if you're looking for a different sound, then I'd explore more. Hydra could be great, or you could look at a Take 5 or TEO 5 from Sequential (more expensive though). If you already have a keyboard, you could checkout a used Novation Peak. Lots and lots of options right now.
It's really exciting seeing what Spectravox can do. Thank you for showing off its range in your demos bc I've been on the fence about adding it to my system to color my sound
Thank you! It's definitely not for everyone, but it's got some interesting potential that's outside of the usual suspects for processing. I'm personally loving it.
Thanks for watching 🙏 if you haven’t seen the previous video I mentioned, here’s the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpl32tmJZ9usmNo.html
Many Thanks.. Your channel has been a great help in deciding and learning my new setup.
Tysm for the video. Excellent and subscribed
Many folks got probably fooled in this video thinking that many sounds were coming from the Spectravox but it's actually the Matriarch that is generating them ALONE, I have that incredible synth and I can assure you that the Spectravox os nothing compared to it
I have my Mpc X linked with my daw via an external clock. Been trying to figure out how to get the daw and the mpc to start at the same points like you did. for example if the daw starts at bar 32 the mpc will also start at bar 32. Once I figure out how to do that my hybrid setup will be perfect. Would also like to access the internal drive and ssd from the cpu while in standalone but I can live without that tho.
It has to do with the clock settings in the MPC preferences under the midi ports. Once thats set, then make sure your DAW is sending Midi clock properly to the Midi port that your MPC is receiving.
Can this be done with studio one
Studio One should have no problem with the Key 37 USB-Midi ports. I don't have Studio One so I can't verify any issues though.
I'm on the fence on both, want both. I can find multiple pros and cons with each and have found both for relatively fair used prices. Though I've still yet to pull the trigger on buying either. I'll probably wait for Akai to re-release an MPC One++ with 1 extra GB of RAM and not a gaudy color(as opposed to their paid plugins running on free proprietary software as I am, there's just nothing better when it comes to the pads and sampling).The 404 seems great, just alottt of button combinations. I've read through both user manuals and I still can't make up my mind lol. One day...
OOOHHHH I like these soundsssssssssss
As a previous JV1080 owner, I know better than to assume that I'll always have 60 notes of polyphony
If you'd taken the time to learn it you always have 64.
@@bitley not if the patch(es) use more than one tone at a time. If a patch uses 2 tones it's cut in half, or did you not learn it?
@@bitley I know who you are and you've done great work. Not an excuse to be a dick
Can you use STEMS on MPC One Plus? You said software only...
It's not available for hardware yet. It's coming later this year.
@@teftymusictech so you can buy it & transfer it to MPC from your InMusic account?
I thought it had a de-esser, did I think wrong?
De-esser is on the mic channels 1-4.
I have an XL also. Damn near mandatory in a modern studio.
Hey man, can’t for the life of me find rack ears for the 1640i. Any tips on where to find those bad boys?
Hmmm pretty sure I got them off of Ebay like 6 years ago. Good luck!
Your jam is so smooth! I kept listening while I browsed Sweetwater for a way to buy Ableton with extended financing.
125 is super
Nice!
I was very surprised how easy it was to switch. Cubase only supports VST3 plugins when running native and not under Rosetta... but all the plugins I use are available for Apple Silicon and as VST3... and the performance is impressive compared to my previous Windows PC! I don't reach the limits with the Mac Mini and my projects aren't exactly small. The 8 GB RAM is also sufficient, but 16 GB is recommended, especially if you use memory hogs like Google Chrome in parallel.
wow-fantastic, dirty, grimy sounds---fabulous! I like those tones too
Thanks! Have been watching your videos - they are fantastic! I have a question - i have been eyeing at mpc one plus - but it seems like an overkill for my need which is a great drum programming machine - where i can sample / program drum loops into 4-5 song parts and use live. What would be the best solution for that? Or should I just pick up the mpc one plus and explore programming bass sections etc?
Hmmm I'd say either of these boxes could do that really well. The Sp404 will give you more performance options with the FX. The MPC One Plus will give you more room for growth in the future. Keep in mind, you don't need to use every single feature of a device to consider it a worthy buy. I basically just used the MPC as a midi sequencer in the beginning. Over time I learned more of the capabilities and workflow options.
That’s a great answer - I think the mpc one plus makes better sense
Was also considering the keys 31… but i am guessing its better to attach a midi keyboard when needed
great video and very insightful. I was seriously looking into buying this until I watched your video. It sounds fantastic but the limitations in the sequencer and effects routing is a real let down. I wish I still had my Fantom X6 from 2003. The sequencer was awesome. Probably the last Roland workstation to include the old style sequencer. 100 patterns, 16 parts, chain the patterns and you have a song. Simple and effective. I recorded hundreds of songs on it and still have them all on my hard drive. Maybe if Roland bring out a module version of the new Fantom EX I could buy that and then hunt down an old Fantom x from 20 years ago. Lol! Also it used to be that you had patches and performances with 16 parts. Now we have clips and scenes.....It get's too confusing. Rant over.😆
This helped me pack it up to send back. Thanks!
The workflow is sh*t, overly complicated The activation process of plugins is sh*t. You need two accounts (counting the ilok one) and your MPC needs to be always connected to internet to be able to use plugins without surprises. The memory management is sh*t. The use in live performances is sh*t. You spend more time watching tutorials than using it. I would sell it. But that would mean probably giving away my accounts to other people. Worst thing I've ever bought.
"Moog sent over the Spectravox" "I did get the Spectravox for free" "Moog has no idea I am making this video" Mmmm. Yeah okay. But there is kind of an implied assumption that you will make a video and say good things, well, assuming you want more free gear in future. I'm getting tired of these kinds of shenanigans, and I'm not the only one. I like what Behringer do and make people buy their own gear, which is fine because the prices are quite reasonable. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the content, like Moog, I even have one. I'd be saying the same thing about anything else.
I hear you! I'm just being upfront and honest. Most KZreadrs only mention this on the first review video and then stop afterwards if they post anything else. My agreement with Moog was basically just do a review (an honest one) and leave it at that. That's why I said 'they don't know I'm making this video' because they honestly don't. I made it because I'm really digging the tones I'm getting from the combo. Now here's the thing, I've spent literally thousands on my setup. Each camera that points on the desk is worth more than the $600 box I was sent. So the incentive for free gear is actually pretty low. I'm more incentivized by getting early access to cool gear, but only if it's actually cool gear (stuff I'd legitimately use for my work). I've been sent stuff that wasn't great and my response is 'I'm not making a video on this, here's why it sucks'. It's wayyyy too time consuming to make content on stuff I don't like. Much easier to just let the manufacturers know the problems. Also I think the channel suffers if I focus on negative reviews etc. Anyways, I appreciate the comment and perspective, so I thought I'd share a bit deeper on my perspective 🙏❤️
@teftymusictech Thank you for the extensive reply, man. Well, I don't think the idea is to have a negative review - although I know there are a bunch of people who seem to feed off that kind of negativity. It is just that once you go down the sponsored gear route, it starts to become questionable regarding objectivity and can become a slippery slope. I'm sure you have thought about it too. Especially on the receiving end of the content, the question is always going to be lingering in the air. Of course, I can see that you are making genuine content from a good place. That is why it's so important to make sure gear doesn't dilute your brand. And about the gear. Oh yeah, I hear ya, quite the thousands into it myself. Anyway, like I said, I enjoy your content, even this video. Simply wanted to share my perception. And probably that is coming from frustration with much more questionable content creators in any case. So there is that. Thanks again for the much considered reply. Keep on keeping on 👍💫
@@jumpstar9000 He's been honest here--which is more than many folks do. That's all you can really wish for-honesty. I assume that If he didn't like it-he would have said that, and stated he thought the spectravox was not worth the money. Mind you-I think your comment is a good one and really holds for all those who DON'T note in their videos that they got the unit for free. Perhaps what is needed is more videos from those who bought the unit, and then returned it--stating why. However--here's the big catch: would people watch that video?
Interesting, thanks for sharing. So all I heard in the video was heavily distorted noises, so at least for me personally I can save my money and just ignore the Spectravox. Not my cup of tea, so to say.
Thanks for watching 🙏 I'm gonna copy what I posted under another comment here: I definitely leaned into the harsher side of tones on this vid. The thing about traditional saturation/distortion versus what's happening with the modulation in the video is it's a lot more complex and multi-dimensional. Similar to waveshaping/wavefolding and digital wavetable sounds, but purely in the analog domain. Standard distortion gets 2 dimensional really fast when pushed. That's my 2 cents, feel free to disagree though 👍
@@teftymusictech Yeah, it's probably more versatile than what was seen in your video. BTW, I have to say that I immensely enjoy your gear videos as well as your music. Your perspective on gear not only as a tech geek (I think?) but also as a music producer is highly valuable.
Thank you! That's what I strive for in my content. I'm a musician that loves tech first, and a KZreadr second ❤️🙏
"Mount Behind Monitor" hehe. That's me. Just bought the Cheapest Newest Mac I could. Slow HDD 2TB plugged in just to back up my phone, pod and pad. Happy Old Lady just hoping that such light usage means I can use this thing for years.
I play the Matriarch pretty exclusively, but having a hard time understanding the point of the spectravox here honestly. It kinda feels like it just adds saturation/distortion to me?
I definitely leaned into the harsher side of tones on this vid. The thing about traditional saturation/distortion versus what's happening with the modulation in the video is it's a lot more complex and multi-dimensional. Similar to waveshaping/wavefolding and digital wavetable sounds, but purely in the analog domain. Standard distortion gets 2 dimensional really fast when pushed. That's my 2 cents, feel free to disagree though 👍
@@teftymusictech I don’t doubt what you’re saying at all and let me be clear that this is a really cool video. I guess I was just trying to understand what kind of timbres were unique to the spectravox that make it special. I’m new to modular gear.
Your comment gave me some inspiration for a follow up vid. Gonna post in a few days showing the softer side of this setup. Thx!
Ayo Tefty, thank you for this vid! Can you please tell me if I can plug the 37 directly into my KRK's? I want to turn it on and create without the fuss of the 'why isn't this working?'
Yeah should be no problem 👍 The speakers expect a line level signal and that's what the main outs give from the MPC. Just make sure the main volume is all the way down before you start playing anything.
thank you! So is there anyway to record vocals into this device??? without another device?
If you want clean vocals, gotta get a preamp involved. You can boost the gain input on the back for a dynamic mic, but the noise floor is going to jump, which reduces the ability to compress and get clean vocals.
The stank face at 13:23 🤣
lol I couldn't help it! I legit considered removing the stank faces from the video but I felt like I'd be sanitizing the emotion out of it.
Nice video, i used to watch your Destiny content back in the day, had no idea you started doing music production content. Ive had my Matriarch for a few years now and im still discovering new thing you can do with it. If your digging what the Spectravox does, id recommend getting some of the Moogerfoogers. I have four of them and i patch them together with the Moog semis all the time, its like they were ment to be together!
Thank you! Yeah I got into music production over 20 years ago. When I started streaming Destiny (back in 2015) I was burnt out on doing endless background music for libraries, and Meems and I closed up our North Hollywood studio (moved back to Sacramento middle of 2014). Destiny and streaming was the exact reset I needed for my musical creativity 🙌
Sounds beautiful!
Great video thanks! May I ask where do these pink output jacks for the Matriarch come from?
Hi Joe and thanks! Are you talking about the cables for the main output? If so, they're from Seismic Audio. They're not always in stock, but here's the amazon link: amzn.to/3yI8Dcs And here's the link directly to their store: www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/collections/patch-cables/products/10-pack-trs-3-foot-patch I've probably bought 5 packs of those style trs cables over the past few years at this point.
@@teftymusictech That was it! Thanks!