Bad Gear - Roland Aira J-6

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AudioPilz

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@Pablo668
@Pablo668 2 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed you and Alex Ball are such good friends considering his excellent work on Rolands history, building them up, while you tear them down again. Great vid as always btw.
@rundtomrasmus
@rundtomrasmus 2 жыл бұрын
lol 😅
@tezeta3725
@tezeta3725 2 жыл бұрын
Taking the good cop bad cop approach
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I don't think that's a source of conflict in real life...
@alistairfletcher6187
@alistairfletcher6187 2 жыл бұрын
I love Alex Ball, but he shills hard for Roland. I would too if I could, and use the money to buy non-Roland gear.
@rexxy8989
@rexxy8989 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz Quite the opposite, i would guess 💕💕
@grandtheftautocj
@grandtheftautocj 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta appreciate Florian's dedication to the craft, the absolute madman bought not one, but two TB-3's!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@treetopjones737
@treetopjones737 2 жыл бұрын
"We all go a little mad sometimes." - Norman Bates
@DankePlace
@DankePlace 2 жыл бұрын
I had 2 too, like Desmond Tutu, sold both, hated them.
@keithzg
@keithzg 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely burst out laughing at the pullout reveal, amazing
@JohnnyBrewer68
@JohnnyBrewer68 2 жыл бұрын
@@treetopjones737 “Oh, you can't help that; we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.” - Cheshire Cat
@uly1981
@uly1981 2 жыл бұрын
It isn't a Friday if we don't gather around to ridicule a fine piece of Aira
@SixteenVoice
@SixteenVoice 2 жыл бұрын
You spelled "all of modern Roland" wrong.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
The weekend can begin!!!
@manyifnotmost
@manyifnotmost 2 жыл бұрын
This and JHS Pedals show…ladies and gentlemen, the weekend.
@sound_dept
@sound_dept 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz hi, i wanna buy drum machine, but all what i like, you marked like "bad gear". What i can by for 500$?😔
@boratezel
@boratezel Жыл бұрын
@@sound_dept MPC One is a great choice around that price point 😊
@balin411
@balin411 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought this little thing. I understand your disappointment, but I kinda love this synth. I now use it regulary, and with some extra filters it sounds great, for what I'm doing. I just resently found you're channel, and I love it. It really hits the spot for me to extend my synth collection. Also your humor is a perfect fit for that format
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Happy to hear that it works for you!
@whormongrmuzik
@whormongrmuzik 2 жыл бұрын
yeah I have had it for a while and it is actually really fun - especially if you have the e-4 too because you can use the chords to midi control autotune with sequences/one key
@lozziemouthmoray4001
@lozziemouthmoray4001 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I agree, I use it a lot. I have been sequencing mostly hardware for about 25 years. I can't play keyboard and don't care much for "music theory". So I move notes around in a grid until I like what I hear. The J6 adds some musical clichés (grown up chords and cheesy phrases) to a mix that I would not otherwise sequence. The contrast between preset clichés and acidy synth lines has been very useful. I can usually find a suitable sound from the limited preset patches (hey it's a juno) But for extra sound design, I use it to sequence my old Dave Smith Tetra. Any old poly synth will do.
@balin411
@balin411 2 жыл бұрын
@@whormongrmuzik I have to get these. Hope I can level up my Setup by next year!
@TheScreamingFrog916
@TheScreamingFrog916 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I love my J-6 too. Works great with all my other synth/keyboard/drum machine hardware. Fun to run through effects too, like the Hologram Microcosm. Of course, I also love my T-8 🎶😁
@BarryBlotto
@BarryBlotto 3 ай бұрын
If you have troubles with finishing your tracks or turning loops into usable progressions, this box is a godsend. I'm always falling down the sound design rabbit hole, going to write music and ending up just building and tweaking crazy sounds for hours. I've started approaching writing from a macro level, buying gear with the right amount of limitations vs. creativity to keep you pushing forward with your tracks. Think of this as a sketch pad with amazing sounds for writing music. Get a rough arrangement down first on the J-6 (+ any other Aira Compact devices) then import your midi & audio into your DAW and you'll find yourself finishing tunes way quicker, way more often.
@swaggedup6934
@swaggedup6934 2 жыл бұрын
This series keeps me going each week, I haven’t looked forward to things in a long time. Love this show
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@SineBeta
@SineBeta 2 жыл бұрын
This episode contains the most accurate synth tech meme ever. 25 years messing around with this stuff and sysex still makes me cry. 😂
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! It can be so brutal!
@Pheonix0114
@Pheonix0114 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds surprisingly better than I thought it would. Like synthwave in a box.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@80iesDude45
@80iesDude45 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I love my J-6, even as a limited «Presetschleuder», the sounds are amazing. Fit perfect in a Synthwave mix.
@rorz999
@rorz999 2 жыл бұрын
The sound is a bit too bright for my tastes, but it is perfect for synthwave
@patrickfitzgerald2861
@patrickfitzgerald2861 Жыл бұрын
It would be a great load of bang-for-the buck-fun when paired up with a Mininova!
@BrancoArgenta
@BrancoArgenta 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Bad Gear ever! I m not ashamed to say I own it and I love it!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
😀😀😀
@BrancoArgenta
@BrancoArgenta 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz It helped me a lot coming out with cool Chord progressions I wouldn't ever be able to come out with
@partirparlesarmoires
@partirparlesarmoires 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrancoArgenta Scaler 2 or Captain Chord are cheaper, though...
@BrancoArgenta
@BrancoArgenta 2 жыл бұрын
@@partirparlesarmoires I actually don't dislike the sounds either. Sometimes one just needs couple good presets!
@jackburtoncantsavelopan
@jackburtoncantsavelopan 4 ай бұрын
@@partirparlesarmoires Just got a J-6 but I may return it to get one of these plugins, I had no idea they existed!
@TokeStorm024
@TokeStorm024 2 жыл бұрын
I recently obtained a new Roland TB-3 and absolutely love it! After seeing it featured in so many of your jams was what really solidified my decision to get one. It’s easier to program than the original (and the Behringer TD-3), plus it has extra sounds and effects to boot. I had the Behringer TD-3 and RD-6 and loved the sounds, but programming them took away from the creative flow. So, I sold ‘em. The Roland TB-3 is a breath of fresh air when it comes to a smooth, creative workflow. It has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of gear! Thank you for showcasing the TB-3 so often in your videos. There may be hate for it, but seriously I can’t understand why. The build quality is solid and the look actually appeals to me (to each their own). I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy to program bass line synth. Happy Holidays!!!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
TB-3 has become my go to mono synth!
@johnnycomelately2370
@johnnycomelately2370 2 жыл бұрын
For some reason I continue to believe that it's possible to simply listen to an episode of Bad Gear in the background while doing something else even tho I'm fully aware that it's impossible NOT to pause it every 2.7 seconds in order to read every single meme.
@kimwjustice
@kimwjustice 2 жыл бұрын
You just pause? I pause then hit back arrow and then fiddle with "," and "." (single frame step) until I've caught them all. Maybe.
@SqueeDee
@SqueeDee 2 жыл бұрын
I just hang out in the same meme groups and assume I've seen them already. Makes watching the episode less anxiety ridden
@keithzg
@keithzg 2 жыл бұрын
I do at least two views, one letting the vibes gently guide me along and a second where I'm lunging at pause like a madman
@Magnus_Loov
@Magnus_Loov 2 жыл бұрын
@@kimwjustice Wow! Didn't know you could do that frame stepping with "," and "."! That will be extremely useful for some videos!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Watching it twice is much recommended;)
@MisterMoccasin
@MisterMoccasin 2 жыл бұрын
I don't really buy synths brand new, but this one I got as soon as i could. I love it
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@DawlessHouseMusic
@DawlessHouseMusic 2 жыл бұрын
The J6 is one of my favorite piece of gear in years. Its presets are barely tweakable but Roland knocks presets out of the park. I use it for indispensable tasks in my music. I think it is one of the craziest arps ever when you count the patterns.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Arp section is pretty nice indeed!
@urrrccckostan
@urrrccckostan 2 жыл бұрын
agreed!
@ralis
@ralis 2 жыл бұрын
I know the show is called Bad Gear, but you make everything sound good!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@craigbrodhead7807
@craigbrodhead7807 2 жыл бұрын
It does sound good. Still continually impressed with your consistent and excellent work. Great job once again.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@Sinesawofficial
@Sinesawofficial 2 жыл бұрын
I do like the J6 a lot. I use it mostly to help me sketch and write stuff. It is handy.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Audiopilz: *slaps roof of YT channel* Full Tracks, Extended Jams, Sample Packs: www.patreon.com/audiopilz
@Drinkyoghurt
@Drinkyoghurt 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see this man back and healthy. We can't afford to lose him.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks but no worries❤️
@ckhgator
@ckhgator 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz can we as a Patron community have one of your hairs just in case? 29 years of making your clone watch your videos sounds like enough preparation
@FLUFFYCAT_PNW
@FLUFFYCAT_PNW 2 жыл бұрын
Another week of making bad gear sound great! You rock, man. Hope you're well.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@isomatic
@isomatic 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite pieces of gear. You can do so many things with it and the sounds are great.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@nkozi
@nkozi 2 жыл бұрын
I really honestly want Roland to just release the sequencer as a stand-alone product. I'm an mid keys player but have a deep knowledge of theory and a teeny device with 2-4 tracks of that just spitting out midi into my daw would be an amazing workflow enhancer.
@tuftyindigo
@tuftyindigo 2 жыл бұрын
I kind of agree but I want one with a display that shows you all the chord names in a row so you can easily play along to it, and I don't think Roland has ever given a product a big enough display to show more than two chord names... if they made a tablet it would have a four-digit seven-segment display with multitouch.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
I think there are quite a few professional midi players from the 90s and zero years for that application that are far more powerful and less fiddly
@CatmanJimbo
@CatmanJimbo 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz Name and shame (or the opposite of that really) pls!
@nkozi
@nkozi 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz they got names? 👀
@combobreaker449
@combobreaker449 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz teach them Florian, teach them 📚
@bitsmasher101
@bitsmasher101 2 жыл бұрын
Ok but seriously why do I want one of these so bad? On today's episode of awesome gear! Thanks for another great vid!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@itaydagani1704
@itaydagani1704 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the J-6 and I want to write one point about it - yes, it is a preset player with very limited synth params (filter cutoff/resonance, envelope attack/release and reverb/delay) but even with these and a little knowledge of making sounds you can make many more sounds on it than just the 64, I made nice pads out of plucks, nice plucks out of pads, new bass types, etc the one BIG issue with this synth is that there is no way to use automation to change even the limited params of the synth so come on Roland, in 2022 every hardware or software synth has midi cc to control the synth parameters, give us a firmware update that allows us to do the above. Otherwise AudioPilz is right that this is a joke
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up!
@embazle
@embazle 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you match your presentations with memes, that alone must take a grip of time to either collect and then organize/categorize within your video creation program. I think it's brilliant and hilarious. I'd even be intrigued to watch you do a full on story non-gear related talking about whatever just by you doing that. Aside from that though your musical talent and word articulation is always enjoyable to hear and watch, keep up the great work!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Great input, thanks!!!
@BlackMajj
@BlackMajj 2 жыл бұрын
That extra ironic "Roland, we missed you" hit the spot. 😂 But thanks for giving the J-6 a spin as I so shamelessly requested a review of it to know if I (who can't play other cords than C, G and F) could have use of it in my dawless setup. Must say the LoFi tune was excellent. I just sit here and wonder what sounds are from the J-6. It sounds too good.❤ I'll keep the J-6 on my "If I find it cheap I'll grab it"-list! Congrats on the new addition to the family btw! I remember how much you hated on the TB3 in the beginning but you sure have warmed up to that one since you got another one to keep it company.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! All sounds are J-6 except for the drum loop
@BlackMajj
@BlackMajj 2 жыл бұрын
Whoa! Then it does boast some great sounding synths. I'll swiftly move it to the top of the list. 🤩
@combobreaker449
@combobreaker449 2 жыл бұрын
Florian you’ve done it again. Feels good seeing people in the comments saying they are just now getting to meet you.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@edwardtang8995
@edwardtang8995 2 жыл бұрын
Some beautiful jams on this one - great work!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@cravensean
@cravensean Жыл бұрын
Yesterday, we used the J6 sequencer to run an E-Mu Virtuoso 2000. I know, I know, but I'm trying to learn music theory while making the leap from power pop to prog.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Nice technique!
@sauce_aux
@sauce_aux 2 жыл бұрын
I think this would be a fun box to keep on my desk at work
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Certainly worth a try
@yeahright73
@yeahright73 2 жыл бұрын
And there's that sick Volca Keys bass again. Bruh. You're REALLY making me want to buy a Volca Keys. (Already got a T-8 and J-6. My verdict on the J-6 isn't too far removed from yours.)
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
That one is really nice as a bass synth with the unison
@AuntAlnico4
@AuntAlnico4 Жыл бұрын
This is great piece of bad gear !
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
😀
@Kpm1985
@Kpm1985 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t own one of these, but have considered it. Your video only made me want it more :) I think its best use case hinges on: the ability to sequence a different arp pattern + chord on a per step basis and the fact that it can midi control other gear. That makes it an incredible tool for creating your own interesting samples to later mangle (which is my preferred way to make electronic music as opposed to straight up composing with synths)
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Nice approach!
@CR-sj7xd
@CR-sj7xd 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me, and the hability to play chords on my own is a great plus. Junos are mostly used as a pad, synthbrass or bass machine. This one can do all.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
The synth engine is really nice!
@Drumsdude123
@Drumsdude123 Жыл бұрын
So far the best exposition of J-6’ sonic possibilities!)) bravo!)
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@rorz999
@rorz999 2 жыл бұрын
"This is not the Pioneer Toraiz AS-1 you're looking for" I'm still eagerly awaiting episodes on the AS-1 and the SP-16! Both amazing bits of gear, but not everyone thinks so 😉
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, thanks!!! Trying to find one of these around here!
@antoniocalimero1173
@antoniocalimero1173 Жыл бұрын
The AS-1 is real bad. More a midi problem gear🙂 We name it, Dave Sh#@ gear😂
@DoctorNemmo
@DoctorNemmo 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have even considered this synth before your video ! This is the correct way to build bad gear, Roland. It sounds good.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
They had a digital synth engine lying around;)
@Recloh
@Recloh 2 жыл бұрын
But seriously, I make cool chords and sequences on a train, then it shows up as an audio interface on my iPad and plays my Moogs and Synthmasters in it, I LIKE
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice technique!
@MidnightVoid
@MidnightVoid 2 жыл бұрын
Most Bad Gear episodes make me want to try the gear in question. This one is an exception.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Not a keeper for me either
@Recloh
@Recloh 2 жыл бұрын
loopop said it's a chord pack in a box - i had to buy it!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Loopop is always right!
@mikolasstrajt3874
@mikolasstrajt3874 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't get what this thing is for, Florian. This thing not supposed to do some sound design or solos. This thing is home organ accompaniment section in a box but reimagined for 21st centrury! You are supposed to play main melody and riffs and this thing is playing chords alongside of you.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up
@Korado3D
@Korado3D 2 жыл бұрын
As an owner of multiple boutiques+volca-orba-microfreak-mc101-mininova... all I can say I have to have 'Aira J-6'!!!😊Roland did the math well 😊
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
It's science;)
@jugglerj0e
@jugglerj0e 2 жыл бұрын
It always amazes me what you do with these cheezy synths. You make them sound so goood 🎹
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@SarahMaywalt
@SarahMaywalt 2 жыл бұрын
If you were thinking of doing a video on Korg Gadget 2 for any reason, Korg has the iOS app 50% off for the month, at least in the US. Seeing as how most of what you review is at least 3 digits of money bucks, it might be nice to have an episode about gear that the audience can pick up for $20 if they already have an iPad.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, thanks!!!
@gaborb6577
@gaborb6577 2 жыл бұрын
I also recognized this box has reached (downward direction) the usability of a software. (REASON Compact, Zenbeats, Gadget, Bandlab). Please tell us your opinion to which extent a sw can substite.
@BuddhaPhi
@BuddhaPhi 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! While I may not have the most bad gear that's been on this channel I think I'm definitely in the top 10%. Thanks for keeping me in the running (again)! I love this little box. I think the J-6 is the most fun and creative device in the Aira mini line. It's also really useful for quickly putting chord progressions into external gear or DAWs like Ableton. I like to use the J-6 to send basic legato chords into my DAW and then add the ChordPotion MIDI VST to these chord tracks to really add more spice and variety. It's a great combo.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@ivanl.8201
@ivanl.8201 Жыл бұрын
I think this device is going to be a huge hit with non-keyboard players, as I think there are many producers, guitarists etc who'd love to get some synth chords into their songs without having to learn to play keys or find keyboard players. But I also have such mixed feelings about this unit. I own a Roland Juno-DS, which I really like for its massive layering capabilities and a friendly-enough UI, but it has so little in it from the Juno 60/Juno 106 series, that it doesn't really deserve to be named after them. I think Roland should have really included more of these sounds into the DS instead of loading it with hundreds of harsh EDM sounds and creating yet another little separate unit that doesn't even have proper DIN MIDI inputs and needs special 1/8" TRS to MIDI type A cables for it to collaborate with my DS. It might be worth a try, but I think I'd be better off with a refurbed Juno 60 instead of buying things peacemeal like this and dealing with serious limitations of such approach.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@M1k1haus
@M1k1haus 2 жыл бұрын
TB-3 love. Love it more than my TD-3. great vid
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TripleXMen
@TripleXMen 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of the Roland Hardware is also available in the Roland Cloud as Synth PlugIn Pendants for the DAW!📣😉
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's cheating;)
@JJohnkkttran
@JJohnkkttran 2 жыл бұрын
You put it best here when you were pointing out that even with the lack of knobs here, the features in this box are still more than what most use on a regular basis. Roland since day one has been trying to simplify UX on their keyboards. Even the original Junos sort of ask "what if we could make our Jupiters more accessible to the average player". They achieved perfection there, and it looks like they once again tried to strip things back here. The sequencer looks interesting, and if it is capable of midi out could make this thing a sleeper hit. On the flip side, Korg has been UX focused as well, but with a different approach. The Univox K1 is a simplified synth that has access to all the parameters a knob tweaker would want. The Volcas, which originally were based off of this synth take the same approach. As a result they're a bigger success as they allow beginners to grow with them, and allow pros to find some use in them as well.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
True that!
@YTKenjide
@YTKenjide 2 жыл бұрын
Jedes mal . Es ist mir eine Freude deiner Ausführung zu folgen.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Vielen herzlichen Dank!!!
@chedhead3278
@chedhead3278 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Florian, as a cut down cynical box ticking exercise in pillaging your own legacy it's spot on. What did we do to deserve this soylent green of a synth? Bah and indeed, humbug. Have a lovely weekend :)
@treetopjones737
@treetopjones737 2 жыл бұрын
It's made from PEOPLE? 😱
@chedhead3278
@chedhead3278 2 жыл бұрын
@@treetopjones737 Ok, maybe not actually people, just the much picked over corpses of dead synths. Mostly I liked how the phrase sounded, 'soylent green of a synth' has a certain ring to it. I think as a cheap box with a nice set of sounds it's ok, just not amazing and a bit lazy. I expect more from Roland given their track record but at this stage it's starting to feel like they're punishing us for buying DX7s in preference to their 80s analogues. 🤷‍♀
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! J-6 is PEOPLE!!!
@shauneagle
@shauneagle Жыл бұрын
Since not all of us can afford a Juno-X at around $2,100, these smaller, less expensive Roland products are perfect for me. Not perfect for all, perfect for me. There are so many talented people out there that don't have the money so they don't get the chance to show their talents. These sub $200 products give them a chance. Also, love this channel! You have an amazing sense of humor!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@64north20west
@64north20west 2 жыл бұрын
If someone doesn't have your skillz, this thing falls short on sound. Maybe it's good to travel with to scratch up some ideas, but honestly it is limited. Thanks, as always.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@DJ_TideWave
@DJ_TideWave 2 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence! I bought it online during my lunch break today at work and now I see this episode! 😅 Can’t wait to get my hands on it! 😊
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@martinsouthall
@martinsouthall 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty happy with mine, though it’s definitely limited. Does the job for a dedicated chord stab machine 🙂
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Chord stabs are what it's best at...
@pamdemonia
@pamdemonia 2 жыл бұрын
Love all the synth youtube guys in the opening!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@e-conrecords4665
@e-conrecords4665 2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy the J-6. Despite the obvious sound design restrictions, it really is one big sweet spot. Having said that, I’m hoping someone finds a way to exploit the chip and get into those other parameters.
@e-conrecords4665
@e-conrecords4665 2 жыл бұрын
@@ghostmall2421 lol!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure Roland made that safer than Fort Knox
@artemvsprime
@artemvsprime Жыл бұрын
I have one and use it for midi poly sequencing, I can’t think of anything like this thing existing before
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
It's unique for better or worse;)
@leewightman8619
@leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын
That 80s cheese jam was amazing.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@AlDRg_
@AlDRg_ 2 жыл бұрын
Alright I can die happy knowing that you notice my comment on the airia compact announcement video
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@keithmarksteve
@keithmarksteve Жыл бұрын
i dont use mine for sounds, but as a chord generator for some ideas…I get so set in the same progressions even if its just two or three chords it works for me. I could use software but Im mostly hardware based and although I can play keys I still find this a really useful tool.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Nice technique!
@AndyHolt72
@AndyHolt72 Жыл бұрын
exactly why i got one, never used the audio out, just the midi out for those chord progressions… works well.
@Cap376
@Cap376 Жыл бұрын
I love the channel for the memes and the shade thrown at the gear but honestly I haven't watched one episode of Bad Gear where the tracks you made weren't fire. The gear may be bad but the musician can def make up for whatever may be lacking, thanks so much for the content!!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@kiwi6669
@kiwi6669 2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand any longer if your love for the TB3 is honest or ironic, sure it gets a lot of use in your videos!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
I hook it up, it spits out stuff I like without any effort. Definitely love it but it has some flaws
@terrordisco2944
@terrordisco2944 2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered ranking all the bad gear?
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
That's actually a great idea!!!
@terrordisco2944
@terrordisco2944 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz that’s my whole thing. I never get bad ideas. Dumb, impractical, sure. But never a bad one. Jokes aside, and to add to the idea, if you open up the selection process (with something like a user ranking that’s parallel to yours), that might drive a bunch of new users to the channel.
@haolekoa737
@haolekoa737 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but the cameo from Mileena and Kitana made my day.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
So wholesome!!!
@neonblack211
@neonblack211 2 жыл бұрын
1:27 that sequence was fire
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@neptune1411
@neptune1411 9 ай бұрын
Instant Jeff mills
@neonblack211
@neonblack211 9 ай бұрын
@@neptune1411 didn't know who Jeff mills was before your post but you're right
@corradomorgana
@corradomorgana 2 жыл бұрын
Under 230 this week! Wooo...Never fancied the Aira but your demo makes it a little more desirable.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@donit.
@donit. 2 жыл бұрын
Get over 100 pro level chord progressions without any music theory!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
I'd buy that for a $!!!
@unemployablegraduate
@unemployablegraduate 2 жыл бұрын
Looking on the bright side, the Roland Compact Aira range makes my ageing MC303 feel like a Jupiter 8…?
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, true that!
@_greenleader
@_greenleader 2 жыл бұрын
2nd TB3 congrats!! Considering how good it is, the 2nd could be used for leads or wash fx!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's like Sci Fi Rebirth 338
@EmojiMikeMusicProducer
@EmojiMikeMusicProducer 10 ай бұрын
"Not Half Bad" Hilariously Hilarious! 😂 I Love The Cutaways
@julieblair7472
@julieblair7472 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't Roland make this a full blown auto harp? I would buy one right now.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Are these still a thing?;)
@treetopjones737
@treetopjones737 2 жыл бұрын
You mean those digital toy-like things, not an actual autoharp, I assume.
@memorytheater
@memorytheater Жыл бұрын
I feel like a Juno is one of the least appropriate synths to turn into a preset machine. If it's a synth that requires konami keyboard shortcut menu diving ninjutsu like a DX7, then I get it. But with the Juno series, it's almost impossible to get a bad sound from it, so I dont see the need to lock it with presets.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@mozkuthehermit5909
@mozkuthehermit5909 2 жыл бұрын
Memes in this series are getting spicier Hmm, love it Finale was really refreshing for a change, we have gotten a lot of bangers so getting lofi for breeze is nice
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@manslaughterinc.9135
@manslaughterinc.9135 2 жыл бұрын
I have had a J-6 since release. Instead of using the internal synths, I'm using it to drive VCVRack synths, which means I get to build my own synth engine. One thing that I haven't jived with that kind of upset me is the sequencer. I solved this by... well... buying more gear. I bought an m8, and the two play together perfectly. Another complaint is the Genres of chords aren't very well labeled. They don't exactly fit into a key. I think they could probably be labeled in a combination of keys, like Cm+Eb Maj. It would make picking the right genre and knowing which chords to use a lot easier. Beyond that, plugging the midi into a polyphonic synth really is the best use case scenario. I plan to pick up a MC-101 and use some midi routing tricks I've learned in VCV to really turn this thing into a beast.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that thint is inherently flawed...
@manslaughterinc.9135
@manslaughterinc.9135 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz I wouldn't go that far. It does what it's supposed to. It's a chord sequencer. If you know what chords you want to sequence, you can do it. It has a lot of extra bells and whistles and I think they kind of take over the user experience. As an intermediary device for an advanced midi user, it's actually pretty powerful. Though a bit tedious. For someone trying to use it as an instrument, well, it has only a few preset sounds with limited control over parameters. I don't think that's what it was designed for, even if that is exactly how every youtube synth influencer marketed it. Does the blame fall on Roland for not educating the influencers, or does it fall on the influencers for putting out videos before they fully understood the device? If the latter, then Bad Gear is equally at fault for not understanding the device as all other influencers.
@svendsen6437
@svendsen6437 Жыл бұрын
4 voices, and yet they call it J-6…..
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
It's weird, I know...
@BEZLOLKA
@BEZLOLKA Жыл бұрын
Yamaha dx (4 operators) As dx7 (6 operators) clone 😂😂😂
@DetroitMicroSound
@DetroitMicroSound 4 ай бұрын
Because it's based on the sounds of the Juno-60. 😄
@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk
@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk 2 жыл бұрын
Another ROLAND BAD GEAR! CANT GET ENOUGH !
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@chriswareham
@chriswareham 2 жыл бұрын
I can't help feeling something bad happened at Roland in the mid 1990s, and they gave up creating actual musical instruments. Pretty much everything they've released starting with the MC-303 is dumbed down and frustrating :-(
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, something changed back then
@DerGummimann
@DerGummimann 2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget when they released the tr-303 it was a flop too. That it is now so popular was just a lucky accident.
@tillschroder6992
@tillschroder6992 2 жыл бұрын
This Show always makes me happy
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@secretelitemusic
@secretelitemusic 2 жыл бұрын
Roland appear to have genetically engineered a hybrid droidlet from the decaying carcass of a tamagochi and a fragment of the Zengine they found down the back of the sofa.. Isn't technology wonderful? 200 magic beans would buy me a deadstock Falcon or Omnisphere license, which I'd be less likely to drunkenly snack on after a night on the razzle. These bland generic toys will doubtless end up in the Xmas toyboxes of a generation whose parents were informed that their brat wanted a synth for Krizzmuzz. And from there, fleabay, when they need a few bucks for that gap year holiday in Euromandyparadise
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
That sums it up nicely;)
@sub-jec-tiv
@sub-jec-tiv 2 жыл бұрын
I weirdly love the Rolca vocal processor. That thing is a sleeper classic processor. You can use it on anything. It’s crazy. I love that they have internal battery. 🥰
@rorz999
@rorz999 2 жыл бұрын
I still need to pick that one up!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Recently gave it a try during the Patreon vocoder shoutout. It's quite similar to the VT-4/3 I guess...
@jordanWAH
@jordanWAH 2 жыл бұрын
its a one trick pony, but what a ride!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Yesssss
@infrasurge
@infrasurge 2 жыл бұрын
1:07 made my day Thank you Florian
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@kristianTV1974
@kristianTV1974 2 жыл бұрын
Roland have squandered a fine legacy to make themselves the Fisher Price of the synth world, haven't they?
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not the Roland of the 80s
@MoeShinola1
@MoeShinola1 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one. Wish me luck learning the sequencer.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
All the best;)
@shadesonsurfer
@shadesonsurfer Жыл бұрын
i can't wait to use this with my Streichfett--glorious string chord changes without having to play the actual chords or create the patches from scratch aww yea
@GunnarLoeb
@GunnarLoeb Жыл бұрын
I was interested in this to help me find fitting chords in progressions. Now I am not since the limited capabilities. The chords and chord changes can be found for free in the manual though
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
The chord progression thing didn't really do the trick for me tbh
@wyatt199x3
@wyatt199x3 Жыл бұрын
I wanna get one of these for the sending midi to my SP404 MK2, I want something small and battery powered. the cheesy 80s presets are just a bonus
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
It's actually really nice for that!
@RCAvhstape
@RCAvhstape 2 жыл бұрын
Every Friday I have to remember to not start drinking until I've watched Bad Gear because the memes fly by too fast when you're not fully sober.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, gotta be fit for that;)
@h2o1969
@h2o1969 2 жыл бұрын
Even thought the specs sound terrible, You made the jams sound pretty good. Watching your show, I am starting to think I should have kept the tb-3.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! TB-3s are super affordable atm
@kaioyoca
@kaioyoca 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great, congrats! Question...could I use the roland j-6 sequencer also to sequence an external drum machine like a volca beats for example? Those 64 steps are really good!
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Yeah, works great!
@richardhaig4587
@richardhaig4587 2 жыл бұрын
Legitimately good jam demos 👏
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Chinhoyi62
@Chinhoyi62 2 жыл бұрын
I've got one. i don't haven Roland sounds in in my setup so it's a nice addition. The sequencer is great and I use it with my Hydrasynth. For the price, I'm pleased with it.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@turtleCalledCalmie
@turtleCalledCalmie 2 жыл бұрын
Friday ritual of Bad Gear episode is done. It is a good friday
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have a nice one!!!
@dreikelvin
@dreikelvin 2 ай бұрын
To this day I am still contemplating to decide between a Waldorf Iridium and the Aira J-6.
@vaiman7777
@vaiman7777 2 жыл бұрын
Should mention, this can also trigger external hardware synths and software via usb. I use it for this and not the included synth. I use it only for idea generation.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Nice technique!
@butlerfactor1
@butlerfactor1 Жыл бұрын
Dang! What you showed me made me want it more. I want it for the sound engine. That Juno 60 model and 64 presets sounds good for the price. Just add it to the controller and give it a channel. My only complaint is it's not six note poly. But I can live with that for the price.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz Жыл бұрын
Much recommended!!!
@EmilyTestAccount
@EmilyTestAccount 2 жыл бұрын
so many of these little boxes would be vastly improved by the most rudimentary sequencer. even 16steps isn't too bad if you also have a song mode to arrange patterns. chord mode is fun though
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@synthlord2368
@synthlord2368 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Friday Florian!! Another great video! Still waiting for the EMU "Planet Phatt"
@synthlord2368
@synthlord2368 2 жыл бұрын
Oh.. You have two TB-3s as well? I thought I was the only Aira geek to have two of them. Lolz
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Still hunting for one of these!
@synthlord2368
@synthlord2368 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudioPilz I have one. I'd let you borrow it, but I'm in the states. Shipping it to Austria just to loan out for a week would be crazy expensive.
@AppaBoy
@AppaBoy 8 ай бұрын
even though its limited, i honestly feel like id have a lot of fun with it
@JesseCianFawcett
@JesseCianFawcett 2 жыл бұрын
Got mine mainly as a sequencer for my Red Sound DarkStar XP2 and Korg Volca Keys (but I need some cables before I can do that), but it does have a few pretty nice sounds of its own as well. I do already have a Yamaha QY-10 sequencer, and of course a laptop running Ableton, but it's always nice to have more options and less latency.
@JesseCianFawcett
@JesseCianFawcett 2 жыл бұрын
Of course, the best thing about it is that it's within my extremely limited budget.
@AudioPilz
@AudioPilz 2 жыл бұрын
That's a nice collection of Bad Gear!!! Kudos!!!
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