Hey thanks for taking the time. I love the Deluge internal synth engine (and it's only getting better with the community firmware) and almost always use it on its own, but sometimes I want more hands-on control and maybe a different flavour, so I like having little boxes I can use with the Deluge here and there. The Nymphes is ideal for this (to me), as it's small, sounds great and has faders to easily control parameters right away

Sorry to hear that! In my case I was able to email support and they sent a few extra for me. Worth a shot

Yeah, I've been fortunate with then a few times now. Definitely appreciate the support, especially as some of it has been for second hand gear

@@mrclaytron oof! That sounds horrible. I've heard stories of things like the QuNexus having similar issues. Yeah, I've had good luck with Novation pretty much whenever I've needed something. Arturia has been pretty good too, if I recall

So useful!

I'm a holdout. Ha

It's hard to tell what's around the corner. I can sympathize with unloading gear you're not inspired by at the time. Hopefully you can find you're way back if it suits you!

@@BayMud I actually had it alongside push3 standalone and chose that instead. It's a hugely fun bit of kit but i have live on my mac and should just leave it there really.

Oh that's interesting. I've heard good things, but don't do much on the computer, so I've avoided the Push line

@@BayMud I have been thru a lot of GAS and I honestly wish I'd just stayed with the mac for the heavy lifting and my deluge for the fun portable jamming. It'll happen again I'm sure!

I know the feeling! GAS is always lurking

Glad it was helpful! CPU stuff is definitely tricky and a combination of things, but things like voice count and extended release can definitely make a quick difference (especially with multisampled instruments). The new CPU indicator is a great help

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

Thanks! Glad you got something out of it. I may upgrade someday, but I enjoy the simplicity of the 7SEG display

@@BayMud yeah, and I get it... plus, there is a nice retro vibe with the 7 Seg display that I do oddly miss haha! Cheers

Yeah, for sure. I can't wait to start making claims that 7SEG units sound warmer and more vintage. Ha

@@BayMud 😂😂😂

Hey thanks! Your videos are always inspiring

Thanks!

Thanks. I can definitely see the value of the OLED display, but not enough to make me give up my beloved 7SEG. Ha. As for lighting, you've mentioned it on a few videos now. I personally like the balance here

Ha. I figured starting with the brightness setting would be helpful to someone! Hard to keep up with the progress---I remember testing the ability to save/load multiple sets of performance view settings at one point too (and crossfading between them!), which was super fun, so hopefully that makes it back in. CPU stuff is always tricky. I mostly just wanted to make it clear to people that just because the play button is blinking doesn't mean you'll hear anything "wrong". I love that we have an indicator to know when we're pushing the limits (and can also turn if off when it's yelling at me. Ha)

Hey thanks! Glad to hear it. So many more features I didn't have time (or expertise) for, so take a look at the docs if you're curious. So many more features on the way too!

Thanks! Glad you found it useful

Thanks! Glad you found it helfpul

Thanks Ron! Still going through your videos so I can someday dive into Grid Mode. Ha

Ha! I'm with you there (at least until the devs make me really want a screen. Ha)

Thanks! Yeah, so many new features that I wanted to make sure I highlighted a few of the smaller ones that don't get as much attention as grid mode, etc. Hopefully more to come!

Thanks!

Hey Thanks! Glad you found it worthwhile. Hopefully more to come

Thanks! Yeah, I'm 7SEG for life (or at least until I decide otherwise, ha)

Thanks! It's a fun device with some cool tricks

Definitely, and already so many more amazing features on the way. Hoping to do more videos soon

Nice! The Deluge?

@chadb1176 hey thanks! Glad it was helpful. More to come!

Oh great! Glad you found it helpful. It's a fun box, for sure

Thanks! I worked on the tracks for a few months off and on, but was also learning how to use the Circuit at the same time

I remember watching your early Circuit videos when I got my OG. Sold it for the Deluge, but couldn't resist a good deal on the Rhythm. It's a very fun device!

@@BayMud i still have original haha hey maybe we can chat about rhythm i know youre on discord is it cool?

For sure!

@@BayMud ok on the deluge server sent a msg on other gear feel free priv msg

Oh nice! I haven't played with Fugue Machine before, but it sounds fun

They have a mind of their own. Glad you found it helpful otherwise

Glad you found it helpful!

Fair enough! Though I think it depends on where you live too. Here I see them for $2000-3000 (CAD) in varying condition, which can get someone a lot of other gear. For me it's also about being portable, so I use the Nymphes more, which cost less than getting new voice chips for an original (which mine will need at some point, but is still fine for now). In the end, it depends what you need/want and can justify for your setup

@@BayMud Fair enough. In the US the situation is a little different. I bought my Juno 60 from Switched On and it was about $1600 back in 2018 I think. The 106 runs at about $1500 to $2300 or so. Can get some great bargains at the lower end of that spectrum though. The main point is there are lots of them available and you can probably snag one at a good price. And it's a classic so those are good reasons to own one anyway. If you need portability yeah of course, the 106 is not the best choice. Dreadbox is great. I'd love one myself personally.

Yeah, it's not yet priced out of reach for a lot of folks who want a classic, at least (your budget may vary, of course). Personally, if I hadn't been sitting on one for over a decade I don't think I could justify it, as there are so many versatile options out there these days (especially in the portable category), but I'm in a pretty privileged position to have any of this stuff. Ha

@@BayMud Fair enough man. Everyone has their own priorities. You know what, I kind of lean the other way now. I don't want versatility. I am only after sound. It took me a while to get to this point but I am convinced that this is the way for me. Having a dedicated thing for a job etc etc. E.g. my Korg Prologue. I use it only for pads. It is sort of like an Ensoniq SQ series or maybe Prophet VS at times. That kind of hybrid sound (even though it's analogue mostly). It sounds great doing pads and also, which is important, it mixes well doing pads. And that's all it does because that is its strength in the context of what I do. But I understand that's a luxury. Not everyone can afford one synth per job. I produce for a living so for me this is a need. And I would emphasize dedicated tools (one per job) over versatility. For example a Model D (recent reissue is fine) and "pick your poly" would be enough to do almost any edm style but will sound great doing it. Mono is more important so if you can't afford two, mono takes precedence. Can always use ableton for poly duties or whatever you use. But hey that's my workflow and there is something to be said for versatility. I just prefer one or two dedicated options that sound the best in class for what I want (and best here is what I say it is; it's a subjective thing i.e. best for me).

@@Screaming-Trees I can see where you're coming from, for sure. We're all inspired by different things and have different workflows. I do 90% of my electronic music on my Deluge and don't really NEED anything else, but gear is fun and addictive, so here we are with a room full of stuff I get distracted by instead of finishing that song I was working on that one time. Ha

Thanks! I'm still experimenting with lighting setups

Good to hear that............great content in all other respects............

Thanks!

Ha. Thanks! I figured that was a helpful disclaimer

Glad you found it worthwhile!

It is so lovely. Happy mine is working well again

What do you mean by segmented mode?

@BayMud the new firmware makes the new oled screen emulate the old digital style screen, I tried it but I just looked like hyroglifics to me ,i just had too reset the machine ,the early users with the 7seg screen must have had to deal with a whole nuther layer of complexity Great video anyway ✌🏻

Oh, right! That makes sense. I still have the old 7SEG display and love it, but might upgrade someday

Hey thanks! That's a great suggestion, as there are still some wonderful tricks this unit is capable of. I also enjoy the term "genreless", as I never know where the music I make fits, so maybe that's it

I used to want that too, but honestly don't miss it at all anymore

Definitely! It's amazing this is all being done in spare time

Thanks Ron! Looking forward to your videos explaing how I can use all the new features

Yeah, I never thought open source would actually happen either, but am very glad it did!

Keeps getting better and better! The more eyes on it the better too

Thanks! The upcoming 1.1 release is great. Very much looking forward to it

Thanks!

Oh great! That's a good way to do it if you want to be extra safe. Alternatively, you could just have 2 separate SD cards and load whichever firmware and content you want to play with at the time (though 2 Deluges does sound fun!)

@BayMud no matter what I have wanted the new Deluge. I don't wanna change the original. But your idea with loading the different firmwares on different SDs is also really good.

@bartolomeorejowski5904 fair enough! Would be nice to have two, for sure

That’s Monday and Tuesday sorted , only five more to get.

@@andrewmorse7912 hahaha absolutely maybe one day

Thanks!

Thanks! Glad it is helpful