Sonic LAB - Erica Synths DB-01 Bassline

[@oldschoolebm666]

Oh boy. I need another monosynth like I need corona virus but this thing sounds damn good. I might let go of my manther for this one

[@buzzfunk]

I would never sell my Manther for this. Manther sounds bad ass.....

[@RajaSandhu]

Funny you say that man.I’m deciding between the Bassline and Manther right now. What do you see here that the Manther can’t do?

[@oldschoolebm666]

@@RajaSandhu well the manther has a wavefolder which is pretty damn neat. The manther is great but for some reason it doesn't inspire much. Anyway, I sold it and just ordered the bassline. Seems more versatile and fun and ballsier6

[@oldschoolebm666]

@TheRustyPeppers ha!! Indeed. I sold my manther soon after I bought the DB-01. No regrets at all. It really, really is that good. So much so that now I have a bunch of Erica's modules plus the fusion VCO 2 that I run and mix with the db-01. In your face, fat tones.

[@xisotopex]

right... how many monosynths are too many?

[@regplasma7906]

One of the best db-01 reviews.Many thanks.

[@fleuwsburrow8868]

I think the design of the filter is a Polivoks filter

[@roryjineffect]

It is

[@nym053]

Would be amazing if someone decided to make configurable glide shapes on some sequencer one day. So that you could sort of modulate the glide with an lfo. Would it actually be possible to do that with an Elektron sequencer using the midi lfo?

[@intergrippo3779]

Biggest gear lust for a while.

[@perruschke6691]

Very straightforward Review and nice to have sound examples between explaining!

[@henriksundstrom7196]

There's Another synth added in the sequencer part 5:29. What is it?

[@cassiusjb]

The knobs are great! Like old 1940s electronic gear.

[@devinthierault]

Sounds like the 2600 bass off speak and spell

[@jello-tarzan]

Great demo, I love the sounds and it seems so much fun!

[@mranalog241]

The synth sounds great but this review was disappointing. I don’t mind a few random blips and bleeps in a demo but it would be nice to hear at least one driving, rhythmic sequence. As the reviewer notes repeatedly, this is an aggressive sounding synth, and it says “bassline” right on the faceplate. I’d love to hear it in the hands of someone who can showcase that aggressive sound with something resembling a bass line. Maybe add a “Part two: making music with the DB-01”.

[@kwaping]

You need to watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aonNe4lunbGojrs

[@lit3work]

Seconded. Ricky has me grooving in his review.

[@intergrippo3779]

Got one - great synth but likely to sell. The lack of patch saving means that I’m noodling a lot, but not really making tracks. Lots of fun, but ends up being unproductive fun.

[@vladimirussachevsky1315]

Where is Nick?

[@sonicstate]

Nick is around, he cant do everything :🙂

[@intheblink]

I know! No offense at all to Edd, but I was so sad when I started this video and didn’t get a “Welcome to another Sonic Lab!” from Nick.

[@Jason75913]

@Trololo Inc ® WAT

[@donaldpriola1807]

@@sonicstate If Nick is tackling the Pulsar-23, he needs time. Trust me.

[@lovetrademark]

it seems that something is different in my unit in the "pattern random" mode.. i see that in your video when you enter the random mode "last step" is switched off and you use the play mode step to randomize the gate probability (or step input).. it is not the same in my unit: once you are in the pattern random mode all step are switched on and the "last step" randomize the step input probability.. it is normal? By the way, very quality and usefull demo. thanks!

[@braincoral9866]

I built their little Eurorack Bassline module...it is absolutely sick (and was quite hard to build!!) *love* Erica synths stuff

[@Dedabile]

which one is it? :)

[@braincoral9866]

@@Dedabile it's called the bassline and they don't make it anymore. probably bc they had so many ppl getting it wrong when building it. it's on the DIY part of their site

[@LuctaeMusic]

Excelent review, like the flow 👌 very nice machine too. I think I want one... price is good too!

[@mosonic]

Who is Edd?!? He did a good job reviewing this synth from different angles!

[@6581punk]

Nick tends to do synths. Gaz seems to do the outboard and FX and Edd the modular stuff.

[@KeithCanisius]

Would love this in 3u format.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

KeithCanisius , no one seems to make rack units anymore. They must all think we want desks full of gear. Cannot fit anymore.

[@synthmaven]

@@dmomcilovic9185 Don't worry, these things will sell. Besides, it's the DT version of a larger rack synth module. Go to their site. I saw it explained there. Just this baby is a bit more affordable than their other stuff, but still on the high end.

[@tsuobachi]

Just the fact that it has a triangle wave makes it better than a 303 imo. Avalon Bassline is still my favorite, but this is in a solid second place.

[@danselmix]

great review! is it possible to shift sequences left and right?

[@dariusemmanuelgrouchiii988]

Sounds huge. Thanks for the vid!

[@Ikon_Sound]

brilliant review Edd, hope you are well mate!

[@iantanner7579]

Quality demo, - thanks ~ even though i really don't need anymore gear, i still don't have anything from *Erica* and this sounds extremely tempting... Must say though, those tiny round buttons don't compliment the sturdy looking knob panel, - yes i'm being superficial, but aesthetics like that can genuinely affect how one feels and approaches an instrument... but i still might buy one.... ~love to all, feel no hate~

[@andyq9669]

@devontodetroit They look rock-solid too - I've not seen any Erica stuff "in the flesh" but in videos/photos it looks beautifully designed and superbly built. That said, the under-the-hood quality has to be the priority...

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Looks like an amazing synth, thx!

[@alfredgkj2495]

Thank you, Add, great reviews

[@robfordomjones]

does it have built in drum patterns or are they external?

[@roryjineffect]

No patterns, but people in other demos have been making drum-like sounds in their patterns.

[@guthyrenker]

Where were your drums coming from?

[@leNotstrom]

TL;DR: Verdict: Cuts through, not a 303, but more of a 101.

[@ivanestades5903]

Should've watched this one first tbh

[@ricardodsavant2965]

Informative review. Thanks!

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Edd, enjoyed the review. :)

[@alexanderscott6332]

When are these actually gonna be available to the public?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Once Corona is over.

[@girtsozolins4171]

Alexander Scott Shipping next week ;)

[@pawelgrund4540]

sounds great

[@adamoliver82]

Cool review

[@d-i-s-c-l-o-s-e]

🔥

[@messer21]

A retrig would be awesome

[@krishna34674]

Cool but errrk that annoying VCF that's sounds great on distorted lead sounds but not much else smh..

[@derekholland3328]

looking for fm level coverage..did i miss it?

[@Kablehead]

at around 4:00

[@Kablehead]

only very short though

[@Marius-vw9hp]

I love how their stuff looks like old Universal Audio gear.

[@Jason75913]

cool

[@frankschneider7190]

too hectic

[@NicoIasTravolta]

Minitaur with seq....

[@leave-trace]

Yeah, I LOVE my minitaur, but this things got my attention.... Must resist......

[@roryjineffect]

@@leave-trace Resistance is futile.

[@Honking_Goose]

Its a more versatile Minitaur with a sequencer and better filter.

[@milesdavisso5060]

Wow is it based on 80's Bontempi technology ? The sounds just suck

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Same old, same old....fed up with hundreds of same sounding synths ..for goodness sake make something new !

[@fjfrancois]

Daniel Momcilovic LoL 😂