Phil O'Keefe Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"unosynth-51017ffc.jpg","data-attachmentid":32328458}[/ATTACH] I know we have some keyboardists who post here... and even a few guitarists who might be into trying out a cool synth (assuming it's not too hard to use and doesn't cost too much...) so just a FYI tip - check out the IK Multimedia UNO synth. It's a two oscillator analog monosynth. It's not a knob per function synth; instead it uses a capacitive touch panel of "buttons" laid out in a 4x4 matrix to allow four main knobs to control a broad range of functions - it's pretty quick and intuitive to use, and it comes with a built-in 16 step sequencer / arpeggiator that's surprisingly powerful (as in, just about every parameter / combo of parameters can be adjusted per sequence step). It has 5 pin MIDI I/O (on two 1/8" TRS to DIN breakout cables), USB, a capacitive touch keyboard (that works a lot better than I expected) and it can be battery or USB powered... and it sells for $199. I've been testing the synth out for about a month or so, and while I don't want to give away all the details of the upcoming review, I'm pretty surprised by how much I'm liking this thing. If you get a chance to check one out, jump on it... Also, they released the software editor for it today, which gives you access to some features you can't access directly from the synth's hardware... iOS, Mac and PC are all supported, and it's free. [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"unosyntheditorgui-202ee113.jpg","data-attachmentid":32328459}[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yes. I almost pulled the trigger on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Ed Phobes- Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm a drummer, and I love analog monosynths. I had to sell my SH-101 when I got laid off. I miss it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcadesonfire Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Dumb question: Does "monosynth" mean only one note at a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HAMMER TOSS Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Dumb question: Does "monosynth" mean only one note at a time? yes. That might be a fun thing to play around with. I might have to pick one up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HAMMER TOSS Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks pretty cool. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I guess I always go against popular opinion. I already have a mini-synth, a Yamaha Reface CS. I was thinking of getting a Kaossilator 2 to use as jam/background tracks. $165 anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm a drummer, and I love analog monosynths. I had to sell my SH-101 when I got laid off. I miss it every day. Nice track Ed. You'd probably really dig the UNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 That might be a fun thing to play around with. I might have to pick one up! It is surprisingly feature-rich and cool sounding for such an inexpensive synth. Heck, at only two bones, it's in guitar pedal price territory. I'm pretty sure you'll feel you more than got your money's worth if you decide to pick one up. I'm having a blast with this thing! Speaking of effects pedals, I love running synths through them. Hours and hours of fun. Do any of you guys ever play around with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Warhorse Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I like mono synths, you can fumble around on the keyboard and sound like a god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeopold Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm a drummer, and I love analog monosynths. I had to sell my SH-101 when I got laid off. I miss it every day. I used to have one of those, and a SH-2 which was like a 2 oscillator version with sub bass, wicked sounding synth. In some ways I regret getting rid of my analog synths but my hearing has gone now so I can't really tell the difference between the real thing and modelling VST's anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Seems like a good place to put this... https://www.ikmultimedia.com/trgb2018/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danocoustic Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 This is HCPP. "Keep it off the forum if you want to stay. -SLehman" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gismo recording Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Where's the keyboard? I can't play buttons, I need keys. Or is this simply programmed, not played? Or do you connect a KB to it with MIDI? Oh I see. It's rows of buttons. I don't think I'd be able to play it. It looks like each button is slightly wider than a standard key so the muscle memory in my hands that knows how far apart the notes are would not work. That's why I can't play an accordion. The keys aren't the same width as piano keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeopold Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 This is HCPP. "Keep it off the forum if you want to stay. -SLehman" HC admins come and go, along with the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danocoustic Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 HC admins come and go, along with the rules I know, Zeo, I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeopold Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I know, Zeo, I know I remember when Goldtop was a mod... and when he got zoinked by Lee Flier. Golden times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danocoustic Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I remember when Goldtop was a mod... and when he got zoinked by Lee Flier. Golden times Yeah, I remember that. How 'bout when they kicked Derivicus out of the Guitar Jam mod post? That one wasn't so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcadesonfire Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Where's the keyboard? I can't play buttons, I need keys. Or is this simply programmed, not played? Or do you connect a KB to it with MIDI? Oh I see. It's rows of buttons. I don't think I'd be able to play it. It looks like each button is slightly wider than a standard key so the muscle memory in my hands that knows how far apart the notes are would not work. That's why I can't play an accordion. The keys aren't the same width as piano keys. To play this synth, you'll need to: 1. Learn how to play guitar. 2. Get one of those really pricey midi guitar pickups. 3. Learn how to play each note really discretely so that you don't confuse the midi pickup. 4. Plug the midi pickup into this synth. 5. Get frustrated with it all, throw it out the window, and start banging on a drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gismo recording Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I once had a Yamaha CS-5. A very early mono synth. It made some awesome sounds. I used to put it in white noise mode and play with the cutoff knob to make cool wind special effects. If you set it on the very lowest octave and turn the LFO all the way up, on the bottom note the LFO frequency would be just slightly off from the frequency of the note which made for a very strange effect.[ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"cbieggiufsdtcgnx7qy4.jpg","data-attachmentid":32328747}[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeopold Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yeah, I remember that. How 'bout when they kicked Derivicus out of the Guitar Jam mod post? That one wasn't so good. I must have been out on a ban when that went down. Was that before or after Stratcat? he was cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danocoustic Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I must have been out on a ban when that went down. Was that before or after Stratcat? he was cool Had to be around 2005/6---I think---I've had a few strokes since then and there are great holes in my remembory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeopold Posted August 30, 2018 Members Share Posted August 30, 2018 I once had a Yamaha CS-5. A very early mono synth. It made some awesome sounds. I used to put it in white noise mode and play with the cutoff knob to make cool wind special effects. If you set it on the very lowest octave and turn the LFO all the way up, on the bottom note the LFO frequency would be just slightly off from the frequency of the note which made for a very strange effect. [ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","title":"cbieggiufsdtcgnx7qy4.jpg","data-attachmentid":32328747}[/ATTACH] Back in the rave days I spunked a stupid amount of money on a reconditioned ARP 2600 and an Akai S1100 to sample it with... wasted untold hours twiddling and didn't write a single tune worth a damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Scott's been gone for about thirteen years now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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