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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: XDelusion on March 26, 2012, 02:46:40 AM
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I would like to find something to run my Amiga audio into that will give me the ability to add in adjustable vocoder effects, flange, and the like. I am hoping to find something cheap and organic sounding, more analog, less digital sounding...
Got any hardware suggestions. Audio interests range from old school dirty industrial sounds, experimental Hip-Hop, and Pink Floyd/Legendary Pink Dots.
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I know a guy who could make you the hardware exactly how you would like it. He's an old friend and he makes effects units and custom instruments. I have no idea how much he would charge you however.
If it's an organic sound your after you could try something a little radical like this:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALEAIRFX
Or for a cheaper more normal effects unit how about one of these:
http://www.alesis.com/nanoverb2
only £80 on ebay and well respected.
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WHy dont you run TREG on another amiga for real time effects :)
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Inwould like to find something to run my Amiga audio into that will give me the ability to add in adjustable vocoder effects, flange, and the like. I am hoping to find something cheap and organic sounding, more analog, less digital sounding...
I've had lots of fun with the Korg Mini Kaoss Pad (http://korg.com/miniKP), and there's also the big brother Kaoss Pad 3 (http://korg.com/KP3). Don't know if they're "analogue" sounding enough for you.
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I've never been a fan of the Alesis airfx. A friend of mine had one, I tried it, didn't work for me. The kaoss is very interesting..
I also have a korg monotron. Its dirtcheap analogue stylophone with audio input. look it up on youtube, there might be someone using to do something similar to what you are doing.
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WHy dont you run TREG on another amiga for real time effects :)
Treg?
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I am having fun with my new toy a traktor Kontrol S2. Traktor pro software is very good and the effects are really good.
Though they are more aimed at djing than anything esle
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Treg?
Yup, Treg:
http://de3.aminet.net/mus/misc/
YAY it's free!
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I've never been a fan of the Alesis airfx. A friend of mine had one, I tried it, didn't work for me. The kaoss is very interesting..
I also have a korg monotron. Its dirtcheap analogue stylophone with audio input. look it up on youtube, there might be someone using to do something similar to what you are doing.
There's also a Monotron delay. It'll give you a synth, a filter and a delay all in one.
Another thing is to look at is a guitar multi-FX box like the Line 6 Pod, you can do loads of things with them and then really dirty it up with an amp simulator.
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Hmmm, gonna look into some of the hard ware you guys mentioned.
Treg sounds like it might be fun to mess with, but outside of that, please, no Windows or Mac software suggestions, I'm looking for a hardware solution only and again, not necessarily something to make "dance music" with. :)
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Yup, Treg:
http://de3.aminet.net/mus/misc/
YAY it's free!
Thanks for the suggestion!
I didn't know it.
...and also for the Korg Monotron! :)
BY!
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I've always wanted a Kaos pad. I've had gigs with guys using that thing so cool. Kinda futuristic. Like scratching the tones live or something..
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I believe what I'm going to do is order a Boss GT-6. I saw a video where a guy was running his MicroKorg through it (which I also have) and it sounded beautiful!
I could then run the Amiga through the Korg's input, then on from there if not directly to the BOSS. I "might" try the Eleairfx or Nanoverb 2 out later as I may want a secondary effects machine later on down the road.
In the mean time I ordered an Akai Xr-20 drum machine...
Couldn't help myself. ;)
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I found an old SGR Mach II at the local music shop today. Talked them down to $40 so I figured it would be worth a shot. Heading home to try this out now.
Wonder how one utilizes MIDI with an effects processor?
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Alesis AirFx on the way! :)
I know a guy who could make you the hardware exactly how you would like it. He's an old friend and he makes effects units and custom instruments. I have no idea how much he would charge you however.
If it's an organic sound your after you could try something a little radical like this:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--ALEAIRFX
Or for a cheaper more normal effects unit how about one of these:
http://www.alesis.com/nanoverb2
only £80 on ebay and well respected.
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Alesis AirFx on the way! :)
I'm impressed!! I wish I had the space and patience for external hardware... I've spent years trying to get rid of as much of my real hardware as possible and reduce down to software... Which uses less space and all setting can be saved with the song :) damn I feel lazy now!
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And I'm heading in the opposite direction. From software to hardware. :)
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And I'm heading in the opposite direction. From software to hardware. :)
Quite a few people do a Hardware->Software->Hardware transition.
It's a completely different workflow and a lot of people don't like controlling everything via a mouse.
Some give up on the computer all together and switch over to hardware recorders and recording on tape!
I haven't gone that far but I do have a load of iPad and Logic synths, some of them sound awesome but I never use them. I much prefer real hardware. I guess I'm one of these people who like playing with their knobs.
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I guess I'm one of these people who like playing with their knobs.
I'm the same. Just can't put it down.
I only use my PC for recording stuff.
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I prefer the knobs, but tablet apps are pretty cool. Thing is though that I'm working on finding more reasons to ween my self off Apple and Microsoft, and that who most of the apps are for.
Now if Haiku/BeOS makes as huge a come back as I'm predicting, then I'll prolly use more software outside of the Amia again.
Edit: are there good music apps for droid?
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KP3 on the way...
A600 stttiiiiilllll in New Jersey waiting to be recapped. :/
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Edit: are there good music apps for droid?
The latency on Android is atrocious, it makes it completely useless for audio apps.
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Quite a few people do a Hardware->Software->Hardware transition.
It's a completely different workflow and a lot of people don't like controlling everything via a mouse.
Some give up on the computer all together and switch over to hardware recorders and recording on tape!
I haven't gone that far but I do have a load of iPad and Logic synths, some of them sound awesome but I never use them. I much prefer real hardware. I guess I'm one of these people who like playing with their knobs.
All my controllers have midi mappable knobs and sliders, you are right it can help smooth out a difficult production :)
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And the KP3 is here...
As some of you may have noticed, I began uploading tutorials on how to use my hardware with the Amiga.
I will of course be covering the KP3 as I get more familiar with it, but in the mean time, look here:
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61752
THankx again for all the advise! :)