The Best Standalone Music Production Hardware Under $500

[@normalizethis6202]

I'm surprised devices like this aren't more popular and common. After working at my computer all day it would be great to actually get the hell away from my computer to make some music in the evening.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Agreed! I hope I can be a part of getting people interested in them

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

What makes you think these things are not popular..?

[@tomblaze2]

A few years later - still growing trend

[@permanentsound873]

I’ve had my Circuit for almost 3 years and in that time I can honestly say I use my DAW (Ableton) 80% less. It’s just so addictive to use and It’s great that you aren’t just staring at a screen.

[@abstractmodule4574]

Circuit has been a blessing to me as well. Got me back into making music after all these years

[@jambutty2218]

Thanks for more confirmation. I’ve been holding off buying one. That long they’ve upgraded. I really want to get away from staring at a screen.

[@jamalvinily575]

Thanks for that comment

[@warlanefam]

Man your channel is still one of the best.. you don't waste our time and always have straight forward and useful advice/information 🙏🏻

[@LukeJackandWill]

Agreed with the list. I'd also throw in the SP-404s. So good for standalone creativity.

[@fernandomercado5519]

Hyped for the Circuit Rhythm. It has fx so hopefully it’ll be an SP killer

[@fernandomercado5519]

​@Tony Montana I haven't gotten one yet. Right now I'm not buying more gear. I'm leaning more into my current setup. From the videos and reviews it seems like the sequencing and sampling capabilities are more straightforward vs. the SP and they cover a lot of the same ground. I would get it if I wanted to move more hardware vs. the Koala app.

[@Zlagie]

​@@fernandomercado5519Unfortunately mono sampling and fastly shorter sampling time kill any chances for the 404 and Rhythm to be fairly compared, they're definitely separate products

[@United-Bengals]

This is the review i have been waiting for .....thanks a lot man !!!!!

[@thom_lester]

Enjoyed the video. And got a laugh at your comment ~4 min mark; “If you are a millennial or gen-z and you like creating EDM electronic music...” This 62 year young Baby-boomer was creating EDM waaaay back in 1976 on a Roland sh3a and then a System 100 modular. Some old folks can get our groove on daily : )

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Hell yeah, that's awesome. I definitely target viewers my age or slightly younger, but I'm really glad that people like you stick around and seem to dig the videos. I definitely intend to keep my taste for dance music and heavy electronic music intact as I get older so that's an inspiration!

[@thom_lester]

Next week I’m picking up a System 1...all those glowing green knobs got me.

[@kdocki]

RESPECT

[@TJNorton]

That's awesome. I'm 52 and watched this video for info on what drum machine to start with for live looping. Electronic music i way older than most people realize, and i'm getting more into it as i get older.

[@TJNorton]

@@GabeMillerMusic Thanks for making this video. Your vids are really clear and helpful. I'm researching to buy my first 'drum machine' to use with a live looping set-up. You just got a new 52 year old subscriber :-)

[@henninghoefer]

3:52 Sorry that I'm apparently too old for being allowed in electronic music 😢 That said, you're absolutely right: Circuit is currently not even half the price of Ableton Push (not including Ableton Suite!) and I also find myself reaching for it more, for its immediacy and simplicity. Getting an idea down - nothing beats the Novation Circuit.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Not at all too old, just trying to be self aware about my music taste

[@SuchaDoofus]

Hey Boomer.... ;-)

[@TheOriginalEUrban]

You should definitely try the Electribe sampler. Time stretching is a pain, but that's why I use my DAW first to audition, time stretch and pitch correct everything before bringing it to the hardware.

[@Echo_Plexx]

The Electribe is a killer when you know how to use it

[@DocBolus]

Had a circuit for about 2 weeks having been inspired by youtube. Best purchase I have made since I returned to making music as an old fart. Should be no surprise that the I have the Model:Cycles on my list of gear. I dug out my old Electribe ES1 and with that and the Circuit I have all my sampling needs catered for ATM, hence the lust for strange FM sounds.

[@ScottHeavnerwidowsson]

Great video! I would say that the Model:Cycles is geared more toward glitchy IDM style music in the style of Cylob and early Autechre. Other styles of music can be made with it, but it excels at that with its FM engine. Circuit is much more versatile when it comes to style.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I forgot to link the video about "multitrack" Circuit, so here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hau7faajebBnqKc Also, the focus of this video was hardware, but if you want to make music on the go without buying dedicated gear, apps like Caustic (iOS and Android) or Auxy (iOS) are great.

[@marekdendes7268]

Auxy is not much good example with it's subscription model and lot of limitations .. If you want dive deep into iOS, check stulff like Novation Groovebox, GrooverRider GR-16, Korg Electribe Wave, Drambo, Pure Acid (when you're searching for grooveboxes), or Nanostudio 2, Korg Gadget, Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, Auria Pro (when you are searchning for complete DAW/production tools) ... Or if you want go insane modular then miRack :-) ...and then of course synth plugins like Zeeon, Synthmaster One, Moog Model D, Moog Model 15, iSEM, ShockWave and many many more ... If you want get just brief overview check for example this channel : kzbin.info

[@tenmilesky7331]

THX to the both^ of you❕ very helpful indeed

[@ryanlu9004]

bro your vids deserve way more views. All love

[@tomblaze2]

Great Video - I like the Overview including your other videos - helps compare the sounds of the grooveboxs without digging through 20 videos

[@SandcastleTheory]

"An old piece of gear in the packaging of a new piece of gear...". Isn't that Roland's mantra? ;) Cheers!

[@firesnake5686]

Mans is out here with 4 arms

[@averyprice9422]

😂

[@jaysilence3314]

Have a 1010music Blackbox for a couple of days now and I'm pretty sure you'd love it and put it near the top of the list.

[@eonsfollower]

Yes, but its regular price is $599 in the States.

[@jaysilence3314]

@@eonsfollower unfortunately yes. Used on Ebay to be had for roundabout 450.

[@coolelectronics1759]

link to that instrument?

[@RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR]

Recently picked up a Korg Electribe Sampler 2 with hardcase for £180. Talk about a game changer! Thoroughly recommended if you're looking to add more esoteric elements to your regular sound.

[@monsirto]

Gen X here,I have MPC and several DAWs. Couldn't agree more re Circuit, even more so after last update. MC505 territory.

[@wiidlbeetle3857]

Oh man! This is awesome! I wasn’t even aware of the Circuit! It might be exactly what I was looking for and for not too bad of a price.

[@minisynthcollective7822]

Really good. Well put together. They are all good. My Fave for all of these would be the Model Samples. Still learning the MC 101 but do like it. Thanks for doing this video.

[@gigamaxmusic]

I remember considering a circuit before i knew about the MPC one, so happy i went big :D

[@SaEvSampleEverything]

I got myself Circuit couple days ago, thanks to your videos :) Very refreshing after using Opz

[@infinitenothingness]

The E2S (Electribe 2 Sampler) is the hub of my all hardware setup as a 16 track MIDI sequencer. Haven't tried a Circuit yet, but absolutely love Novation. Not even sure if the Circuit can sequence MIDI. 🎼 💿

[@tomblaze2]

Dang that Trap beat at 11:10 is worth the price of admission for the Roland MC 101

[@oliviercornelissen8916]

What a great, straightforward and eloquent tutorial. Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JammyGit]

Judging by the sounds in this video, I have to say that my favourite was the Electribe..... Plus I'm 50 now so I'm old school and the Electribe was making music when I was 20, which gives it a nostalgic value over the others for me. And £350 isn't a bad deal....but saying that, if you buy the synth version you just know you're going to have to get the sample version as well 🙄😎😆

[@mechadebzilla]

It is definitely the most diverse-sounding, especially the Sampler. The ability to actually record audio to an SD card is shockingly rare in this price range.

[@Happyyz]

Great video review - looking for groovebox to add to my looper and Circuit and Mc 101 are my favourite to reach for. :)

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

Roland MC-101 is the best of the lot. Novation a close second. The Roland MC-101 wins due to having 3000+ sounds, the ability to load hundreds of samples, its killer performance live FX, and many other sonic opportunities. The PO 33 was a big disappointment and the most limiting of the devices shown. Save yourself wasted time and tears and buy either the Roland MC-101 or Novation Circuit. Case closed.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

That's definitely fair, although in my opinion, the Circuit is better value for the cost, and has a better sound engine for bass music. I do really like the way the 101 handles samples. I will defend the PO-33 a bit... I'd mostly use it as a way for quick idea sketches and experimenting with flipping weird or varied samples. In that use case, it's a lot of fun. Although to be fair, I don't find myself using it all that often.

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

@@GabeMillerMusic You make several valid points. I'm a big fan of the Circuit but have moved onto the Roland for now.

[@comeback1827]

@@benjaminbrodie9801 hi guyz. I agree with the choice of MC 101 But i love the sounds of the korg electribe 2 ... But not sampler ! Arf !!! By the past i had a Trinity Rack.

[@sullycliftona888]

The Roland is portable and doesn’t need a computer .. DONE ✔️ THE

[@itaydagani1704]

Love your work Gabe, both your music and your content A+ !!! When I was looking for a standalone box I was considering the electribe and the circuit, I chose the electribe, mainly because it has more channels (I make synthwave/sound tracks and need at least 3 channels, bass, lead/synth and pad). 100% agree on the lofi nature of the electribe and the nice hands on programming of sounds. I started making patterns and came up with very cool stuff, then I started going deeper and deeper, the step sequencer has good and bad things, got used to it, but what broke me was trying to make a song on this, you make a song by chaining patterns and when you move from one pattern to the next you hear the transition (sound cut off) I heard the master of the electribe, mistabishi, he has definitely found a way to mask these transitions, I would guess using reverbs and wise sound choices, but it just irritated the crap out of me so I sold it, bought an iPad, Korg gadget plus a few of Korg's synths and just never looked back. its so easy to work with and the results are amazing (you probably think I'm a Korg guy, but I'm not, I actually more of Roland/Yamaha user). I also used Caustic which I saw you used and got some good results, I feel the sound quality of the Korg is better, I just wish Roland would make something like the Gadget or some AU synths, because the combination of Korg and Roland synths would be almost perfect. Hearing you talking about the circuit makes me think about picking up one when I can find one in a reasonable price as people these days have gone kind of mad and try to sell you used stuff for prices of new. Anyhow, interesting to see what you can do with an iPad and Korg Gadget. Thanks for all the wonderful work

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I'll definitely add the Gadget to the list of stuff to try out. I've been getting back into the world of apps lately, especially Caustic (which really comes to life if you load in custom sounds). These days, I like to export Electribe tracks as WAV files then mix them from there, as opposed to live jamming. That gives me more control and allows me to make a much more polished track. And I personally still really enjoy the tactile nature of groovebox music production. But tablet/phone music production has really gotten good, which is awesome to see, and it's dope that you've found something that clicks for you!

[@itaydagani1704]

​@@GabeMillerMusic thanks for the reply Gabe, I use the korg nanokey studio controller with gadget, it has 8 knobs + 8 pads and integrates very well with it. The only drawback for me is that it has a 2 octave keyboard (I actually dig the plastic keys) and I want at least 4 octaves to play chord sequences, so have another portable 4 octave, that is probably because of the size. maybe one day I'll get that small 4 octave Bluetooth keyboard korg sells, it is just overprice imho. Oh, and I actually discovered that there is a TAL U NO LX version for iPad which is a great clone of the Roland Juno 60, so will try to see how that plays with gadget.

[@tubeMonger]

Under $500 Circuit is the best device I have purchased so far.

[@banjocat8046]

The cassette cameo was great

[@bigeasternsyndicate6933]

I’d really be interested in your trying out the Cycles. It’s more like the Electribe in terms of sound design from scratch and lots of tracks and more like the Circuit in terms of workflow in some ways but then powerful and unique and fun in others . . . conditional trigs are awesome!

[@gelatinous6915]

Try the MC-101. Almost everyone (except this guy) agrees that it sounds leaps and bounds better than the circuit or the tribe. It's got the famous ACB engines in it which are the most accurate recreations of analog short of an completely sample-based plugin.

[@ianmckenzie8080]

The intro has been the summary of my past 5 weeks lol

[@Covesthur]

Great video, going to take a look into these. Got quite interested in Model:Cycles actually.

[@maciejgrobelny3326]

Gabe, great presentation. Carry on

[@rgrant]

No Elektron Model Samples??.. it is is close competition with Circuit and Electribe but has an awesome sequencer and is great to play live...I have all three and the EMS probably gets the most use these days, the only downside is the lack of a synth but it can be faked.

[@davidpinto1195]

you've become a groovebox guru bro

[@faithfamilyfriendsforever6777]

Dont forget the most hated akai rythem wolf.I found hooking up a zoom multi effexts pedal to the akai rythem wolf rocks it really makes it pop so if you have a rythem wolf in the junk door pull it out and hook up some effects pedals to it as it brings it to life hands down.

[@leewightman8619]

The wolf is cool iv got the Roland t8 that's kinda like a wolf

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

What kind of a learning curve is there with the Novation Circuit or Circuit Tracks? Still new to grooveboxes and drum machines (haven't used a DM in many years). I prefer little menu diving if possible.

[@jambutty2218]

Thanks so much for the upload. I’ve been hesitating buying a circuit that long they’ve upgraded it. Can’t decide between the circuit tracks and the electribes . I want to make 70’s sounding dub reggae and trip hop. Probably end up buying both of them eventually.

[@banihafidhandrayu9145]

what u finally buy mate?

[@jambutty2218]

@@banihafidhandrayu9145 circuit tracks

[@jambutty2218]

@@banihafidhandrayu9145 I love the Tracks. You start to understand what they mean by intuitive. It’s a lot easier to program than my Volca Sample.

[@banihafidhandrayu9145]

@@jambutty2218 i dunno mate... i think im gonna buy electribe2 instead. cant export to ableton instanly is kinda deal breaker for me. but, im happy for you! dont forget to have fun, thanks for ur insight

[@jambutty2218]

@@banihafidhandrayu9145 I’m an absolute beginner. I find I have more control and get actual tunes made. With Caustic 3 the only DAW I can get my head around. Than I do with the tracks. Which is good for jamming with myself. My instruments are guitar and mandolin. I started making electronic music, because I have moved into a flat that doesn’t have good sound insulation. So in the evenings I can be as loud as I like and work at any time with electronic instruments.

[@MyVidMix]

I’m struggling to understand Sequencers vs Samplers vs Grooveboxes (combo of both?). Do any of the Arturia Keystep or Beatstep range fit into the category of what’s featured in this video?

[@adamkrasneski3679]

Late reply but... A sequencer (keystep) does not contain its own sounds. It cannot produce sound on its own. It is used to trigger sounds on other harware or software. A groovebox is similar in that u create a sequence on it, but it DOES contain its own sounds. It may or may not be able to sequence or play external gear/software. A sampler is a device that can record a sound and play it back. Its ez to get this confused w a sample player which can play original sound that are loaded into it via sd card or software, but doesn actually record the original sound source. Some gooveboxes MAY have all these functions which can add to the confusion. Examples from this vid and ur comment: The electribe 2 sampler is 1 such device that does all these things. The po33 can record sounds and sequence its onboard sounds, but cant sequence other devices or load original sounds onto it (to my knowledge at least). The keystep only sequences or plays other devices. Nothing else.

[@MyVidMix]

@@adamkrasneski3679 - Got it. Thank you. 🙏 🎹 This finally makes a Groovebox make sense to me, as well as clarify the other 2. Legend! 🕺 📦👍

[@AndyChannelle]

The Volca sample has just been updated with better I/O and more memory. It sits, in price, right between the PO and Circuit. I haven’t played with it though.

[@Jerryprice-c7j]

Your a great sounding musician. Nice clean e.d.m beats but dam the last track the trap on this vid goes HARD!!!

[@livelovelegendary610]

really educational easy watch , much appreciated !

[@patrickhall7884]

Hi. You didn't leave the link to the workaround for getting audio from the Circuit into a DAW when jamming.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Thanks, I just added a pinned comment. And here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hau7faajebBnqKc

[@-303-]

I would have included software for phones and tablets people already have. GarageBand on iPhone and iPad is pretty impressive, and it is free.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

That's a good call. I really love Causitc 3 for both iOS and Android, and people also seen to dig Auxy and Korg Gadget

[@coolelectronics1759]

its not the same, especially if you like the tactical feedback of knobs and pushing a button or moving a fader. Or, if you are legally blind like me.

[@CameronM47]

"For Millennials or Gen Z's," whelp I'm Gen X and thinking of getting a circuit. Though I worry my "music" would sound like a toddler smashing a xylophone with a hammer.

[@358life6]

This has been really helpful, thank you. Obviously this can be connected to a mix??

[@tinsandwichwithhobomunchie648]

I do punk /industrial I really liked the first electribe with the vacuum tubes traded it for pa gear now i wish I hadn't probably get the electribe 2 thanks for a cool video very helpfull

[@itsjustme8581]

2:20 I did not expect that at all from that 😳😳😳 might cop

[@KordTaylor]

Hi. Since the MC101 is on there, what about the 1010music blackbox? It's around the same price point but has some really unique, cool features.

[@azoknight5010]

So, I am looking into using a portable, stand-alone, sound device for simple voice responses and questions. My mom is going into surgery on her vocal cords and I'm trying to find a device that she can use to help her communicate while leading up to and recovering from her surgery. Do you have any suggestions on a device that could be used in that fashion that is simple to use? Thank you.

[@odrot3055]

Awesome vid! What would you recommend for someone doing mostly spoken word/ambient soundscape samples?

[@akfortyfo7024]

I don't think I've ever heard anything like that. Would you mind providing some examples?

[@bambeeification]

I have a question - with the circuit or the roland - : can I record in real time some drums that I play without sequencing anything, just single sounds of drums, like if I was a real drummer, making it all myself in real time without caring about perfect timing - real time jamming whatever comes to my mind, and record it that way? I hate sequencing, because it sounds too much like techno. Can I do that with these machines?

[@BodieMoto]

I want a novation circuit so bad, seems they are out of stock everywhere

[@RyanHelme420]

Sameeeeeee dude

[@fernandomercado5519]

Welcome to the Circuit Track gang

[@coolelectronics1759]

how much does that instrument cost

[@kaylee132]

tHIS VIDEO WAS SO HELPFUL

[@doja-3652]

Are these all standalone in the aspect that you don't have to hook them up to a computer to generate sounds or anything? I'm looking for something where I don't need a computer for anything, sounds already built-in but trying to find the right one for a good price.

[@Tigga7788]

Have you tried the synthstrom deluge? Its over the 500 bucks limit, but im interested how its compares to the boxes shown in the video...

[@lifeurge]

$899 USD But seriously the best instrument I've ever bought. The developer is a genius and with regular major updates the Deluge grows even better. Drum machine, synth, sampler, looper, incredible workflow, battery powered, usb charge or 9v wallwart. I haven't touched my Circuit since buying the Deluge. It's a desert island dream device. If it's within your budget it's one purchase you will never regret that makes more expensive devices look act sound like mere toys.

[@bose5160]

@@lifeurge These words lift my spirit (and my wallet) for my Deluge is somewhere between Los Angeles and my house as we speak. I can't wait to get my hands on it. I've poured over Circuit videos for a while but I felt it would be too limiting. So I paid the extra money for the Deluge+hard cover+manual. I am hopeful my purchase will not be in vain.

[@lifeurge]

@@bose5160 Congratulations Robert. I'm certain you will be blown away by your new Deluge. While you're waiting for it to arrive, watch as many videos as you can and join the open Facebook group and you'll hit the ground running. The Deluge is easy to understand and the workflow will have you creating tracks within minutes. I recommend the Synthdawg manual, which you can also download as a free PDF. Don't be overwhelmed by the level of detail in it. Most of the functions you need are printed as shortcuts on the front panel and you'll find your way around in no time. The Deluge is a beautiful creation that is a joy to play with and every player finds their own style. The fact that you can load it to the hilt with your own sample, then chop, distort, effect and modify them and use them as oscillators means you basically have an unlimited sound palette. The included synth and kit presets will also keep you happy and are infinitely tweakable on their own. Robert, your creativity and happiness levels are about to multiply exponentially. Congratulations in advance for making one of the wisest buying decisions you'll never regret! The Deluge is still extremely rare on the second hand market, but should you ever change your mind and wish to sell it, they hold their price exceptionally well. There is no way to lose and nothing to regret. Enjoy your Deluge bro!!!

[@lifeurge]

This video shows some of the possibilities, but not his best work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranMqH2VoNWng9E This track is further along in the learning curve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3bJgJmalNhnnJI Here's an example of sampling by someone else only a few days in with their Deluge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKmyZZ1qjrSmqrc

[@dndaudioediting4675]

I mainly use Ableton/NI when at the home studio but take my Roland sp404 everywhere. I wish Roland would bring us what they promised in the sp-606 or sp-808 into a new portable unit. I can't exactly carry my mv-8800 around with me

[@adamkrasneski3679]

I picked up the tribe2sampler some time ago. I dont like the workflow BUT it just does so much. Sampling, loading samples some sound design, sequencing external synths. If it just had multiple outputs it would be a true studio swiss army knife

[@lionelluney3063]

The Korg has an resample mode which can be used if you load the es2 firmware. It’s actually one of my favorite ( the sampler version)

[@WillieCarpenter17]

Hey Gabe, I wanted to ask your opinion seeing that I am having maybe just naive questions on what to buy, but anyway I need a small mixer with simple abilities such as volume for my devices, I was wondering what you would recommend if I was running a Novation Circuit, Novation LCXL, MicroFreak, Kaos Pad Mini KpS2 (next purchase after mixer) through my JBL 104s monitors. Would love your input seeing that you have been one of the main reasons for me getting into all of this, and I am trying to remain DAWless for now :) lemme know what you think, it’d be a huge help!

[@inwex8350]

Got really great productions skills!

[@FunkyRob]

I purchased an MC-101 because I wanted something small and battery operated that I can create hip-hop beats to scratch to. I have found it very difficult to learn, but I've come across your tutorials and I will be watching them. that beat at 11:08 is fire (as they say)

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Thanks! I have an in-depth tutorial for MC-101 beginners coming next week!

[@letssamplethis7641]

Gabe Miller Music - I own the Electribe 2 and the Electribe Sampler. The Electribe 2 is my favorite of the two. Of all the options you have shown, the Electribe 2 is the over all stand out. While you will run into voice count limitations as a sound module, however, using the Electribe 2 still Reigns supreme as a sequencing midi controller for your daw or iOS. Connected to AUM or DAW for iOS you can have the Electribe 2 control and sequence 16 tracks all at once. Creating patterns is dead easy. Plus you have built in groove or rhythm templates. Also it was designed to work with Korg Gadget and Electribe wave for iOS. The Electribe 2 is a work horse. Old, yes, but to me it is a shame when newer midi controllers cant sequence more than 4 tracks on an iPad Pro. Yet this old dinosaur can out perform midi controllers of today.

[@thepatzer]

Can’t want for the (imminent?) release of the Circuit Mk2. Hopefully they hit the features you mention in the video, like multitrack export. What about the higher-end Elektron sequencers, like the Digitone and Digitakt - have you had the chance to work with them at all?

[@ferox965]

Do any of these have acoustic drum sounds or are they all just hiphop/dance machines?

[@pbazarov]

Hi! Nice video, great tools! Probably your list misses Cubasis + Launchpad Pro Mk3 ?

[@happyjessus]

The PO 33 is a fun toy to carry around while traveling and it you can definitely do some interesting tunes with it but you need to invest in something better if you wanna make proper production. The Novation Circuit seems to be the most VFM option but to me it just sounds too digital.. its sound doesn't seem to have that extra something.. SP404 MKII is also a very tempting new entry in that list.. especially if they keep working on firmware updates it will be one of the most versatile instruments out there

[@BlackPipe8]

Hey man what a great video! I've just got my first midi keyboard and would love to go dawless to spend less time in front of a computer... is one of these hardware able to load more sounds like a bass, an epiano or a grand piano? And how many of these sounds could I use at once in the same song? Thank you!

[@MUSIC-Unlt]

Thanks bro was looking for some input on my buying.. I have a po33 wish some one would of mentioned saving track to mp3 is more complicated ... Would like to hear how circuit hiphop sounds

[@MFSRV]

How do you compare the Electribe and the Circuit with the Circuit Mono Station?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

The Mono Station is pretty different, it's much more a dedicated synthesizer than an all in one production station

[@KPFWoo]

How do you make those dubstep-y bass sounds at 4:06, and how do you make it all wobbly like that?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

In this case, that's from the preset pack by Tom Cosm, but it's a very popular bass design technique known as a "reese," where two sounds are slightly out of pitch from each other, which creates that warble. Then a bunch of distortion and filter effects are added on top.

[@honkytonkblues2323]

What device do tou recommend me to connect my akai mini mk3 to a boss rc500 loop pedal, and brings to the akai power and sounds? I see that you say that the ciecuit doesnt but the roland 101 can be, I don't know if can connect to a boss rc500 loop pedal... And, if exist a cheaoer solution with good quality and variety of sounds and effects..

[@alexshdvideo]

Thank you for posting. Warming up to the Novation Circuit and the Roland 101. Have you tried the Behringer Raytheon Designer or the Roland 707? (Yeah two opposites) The multi track / channel out via USB or Korg SD card are highly valuable for recombining in a DAW etc. Things to consider. Audio like video is similar. Better to get SOMETHING vs spending months or years trying to figure out which one to buy for the “Perfect” thing. I almost want to go cheaper novation Circuit first, and if I did it.. maybe go all in on Roland 707 for $999. Starting off.... even $350 is bit of a question.

[@davidpinto1195]

Ok, I use my circuit for samples and as a sequencer, the synth sounds are cool but easyly to get tired of them

[@jordanWAH]

Dude, what synth preset makes THAT BASS? Is this in the tracks presets? I know some sound different when you adjust the macros but I gotta have this BASS preset PLEASE!

[@WillisZzz]

The Novation Circuit looks awesome. Opinions on the Circuit Rhythm and Circuit Tracks?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I've done dedicated review videos for both!

[@alexandersorbas1881]

Great video !

[@marlonmurray2250]

Is innovation circuit still a great buy today as my first machine??? Thanks

[@cowboytsundere3013]

I’ve been looking for a drum machine ,where I don’t have to use my laptop,that I can incorporate into a live RNB band setting that has drum samples that I can loop and manipulate while playing guitar and singing. If you have any recommendations I would love to hear them since I don’t know really where to look

[@ReenoMoon]

The first case for PO-33 is called CA-X black

[@DaDevil1983]

No thoughts on Akai Force? Been wanting one since launch and especially now with all its excellent updates

[@koalemos1679]

After buying the Electribe 2 Sampler first right after release and now I bought the Synth version a month or so back I can say I really like the Synth version better. The sampling capabilities aren’t great and they usually have LOTS of background noise if you use internal sampling. Plus the Synth has tweakable overdrive baked into all the drum sounds and tons of filters. $200 for the E2 Synth is hard to beat.

[@alainszyller615]

likely a stupid question: but what about the Garage Band sampler on a i-phone or I-pad ? I mean, you can do a lot on this GB free app

[@phillindablank]

Hey Gabe, gotta question for you. What groovebox is the best for live sets in your opinion? Say if I wanted to perform live and wanted a box to create and switch between tracks almost immediately, which one would you choose?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

My pick would be the Novation Circuit, it's definitely the most optimized for live sets, as long as you made every song on the Circuit itself. I've also seen Cuckoo and Red Means Recording get great results with an OP-Z.

[@troutbummi]

Got my circuit yesterday, wow mom. Thanks for your vids bro.

[@phillindablank]

Yeah the OP-Z has a killer sequencer. I have been working with the pocket operators for a while now, I really love them but you could only stuff so much on a PO-33, I have to erase a track everytime and start from zero. The circuit also kills it, i'll look into it even more thanks 🙏

[@intrascendente]

What about the MPC500?

[@reggiegimmix9128]

Korg Kaossilator,.... brilliant what you can do with that... also highly recommend the newly released Artiphon ORBA..cheap too. I have the Circuit but find it a bit restrictive... you can do a lot with it but the lack of buttons and the need to remember tons of button/pad combinations to enable/activate certain menu based functions can be daunting for new users. Best Korg electribe is the EMX-1 by a mile.. however not a portable groovebox.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I've got an Orba on the way! I'm really excited to give it a go.

[@mr-nr4td]

Are any of these actually able to "record" in the classic sense of recording real time, live, human performances by using microphones... and if so how many tracks? Or, are all of them just able to record interfaced keystroke/sample trigger events and have no real, live recording capability (real time/live vocals, guitar, acoustic drum set, etc,?

[@stephanechamotif_rblackwoo4528]

Hi mate! Shame the og esx1 (korg) is not manufacrured anymore. It's such a killa. (For programming and production ... then you do your mix on a daw ) And last but not not least: you can motion sequence esx1. Do your presented machines hav this function? I think yes. Byeee

[@giannagiavelli5098]

likin the elect 2 !!!! depends on whats ur music I guess. I have a roland d2 and a ndlr. and a er-1 which I dont likeand is gettin sold although the new 40 buck option to reload samples is interesting.

[@baqcasanke]

For what its worth, as of jan 2023 the mc101 is 495$ on amazon and the mv1 is only 499$ 🎉😮 so only a 5$ difference and still under 500$ if anyones interested.

[@zibbybone]

Ugh! Not of fan of these keyless, button-pushing devices. The Roland JD-Xi is fantastic for $500 new (under $350 used). 37 mini keys with velocity, 2x polyphonic digital synth parts (both PCM & VA), analog monosynth part, and PCM drum part that can all be sequenced up to 4 bar (64 step) patterns. The updated OS adds a feature called Interactive Chord which allows you to play different chords and all the melodic tracks will transpose IN KEY (major or minor).

[@NatahPerrin]

Havent watched yet but Is there a beat machine that i can use to make beats and record vocals all in one machine??? Id prefer not to have to have a computer set up but dont know if that exists lol.

[@james9789]

Zoom r4

[@dbemproductions]

Is there anything that's portable with batteries I remember a commercial with Dr. Dre playing one on a plane.

[@jthorpe4droid]

I was looking for the link you talked about at 7.35mins? I agree circuit all the way, and once you have 1 PO you probably would get a few then your in the circuit price range for a used unit or on when they are on sale i think mine was £218 on sale, and i have 3 POs so that's £180 there. Interestingly the MC-707 even if its large and costs more seems to be better value for money that the MC-101, still both cool units.

[@overnhet]

I think he was referring to kzbin.info/www/bejne/hau7faajebBnqKc

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yep, that's it, I totally forgot to link it. The 707 is definitely a cool unit, and seeing it in action makes some of the quirks of the 101 make sense... It's definitely less portable though

[@jthorpe4droid]

@@overnhet Cheers

[@YariBeatsMedia]

good workflow & available options on the novation. yet i am seriously trying to avoid the computer.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

If you want to hardcore avoid the computer, it might be worth getting one of the new Novation Circuits... They can both hold multiple packs, so you could theoretically dump a bunch of packs onto either and call it a day, or you can even sample directly into the Circuit Rhythm (although note that it's monophonic).

[@YariBeatsMedia]

@@GabeMillerMusic thanks for the tip 👍🏼 🙏🏼

[@fa6io1312]

Which sampler should i buy for making a Boombap Beats?

[@aethervagrant244]

If never trade my E2s for the synth version, mainly as it's the only true sampler I have. I tend to use the Circuit for base drums and chords, the electribe for capturing film and TV and environmental samples, and the volca sample for some custom drums and weird textures