Nord User Forum

[maxbau]

looking for solution of step sequencer + arppegiator 2in1 for $500 range. I think maybe blofeld waldorf as it shown here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAdwAdE9pdI it works as sequencer and if I'm understand it right in this case Axiom 49 works just as midi, everything else makes the module. and here is arpeggiator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4KSthnplU8 so maybe this is what I need?!

[Gustavo]

I think this may be more useful as a sequencer: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/microSTATION/

Still, the blofeld is a good choice for its sound engine.

[mjbrands]

Regarding the Blofeld (or other DSI or Waldorf synths for that matter): you have an arpeggiator per part, which you could use as a 16-step mini sequencer. But how much are you really going to accomplish with a 16-step sequencer?

I really think you shouldn't get a Blofeld intending to use it as a sequencer.

What do you want to achieve exactly? How do you want to enter the sequenced data? Play it in from a keyboard real-time, enter it with a button grid, turn a knob to select the right note for every step? And do you want to be able to tweak the entered data real-time?

Some hardware that might fit within your stated budget (2nd hand):
- Akai MPC500 / MPC1000
- Yamaha Tenori-on Orange
- Korg Electribe MX (limited functionality for MIDI sequencing)

The Cirklon is probably one of the most extensive step-sequencers currently available, but it is rather expensive too.

Watch on youtube.com

[maxbau]

Regarding the Blofeld (or other DSI or Waldorf synths for that matter): you have an arpeggiator per part, which you could use as a 16-step mini sequencer. But how much are you really going to accomplish with a 16-step sequencer?

I really think you shouldn't get a Blofeld intending to use it as a sequencer.

What do you want to achieve exactly? How do you want to enter the sequenced data? Play it in from a keyboard real-time, enter it with a button grid, turn a knob to select the right note for every step? And do you want to be able to tweak the entered data real-time?

Some hardware that might fit within your stated budget (2nd hand):
- Akai MPC500 / MPC1000
- Yamaha Tenori-on Orange
- Korg Electribe MX (limited functionality for MIDI sequencing)

The Cirklon is probably one of the most extensive step-sequencers currently available, but it is rather expensive too.

thx fro answer

in the first place I want use apreggiator/sequencer for nord wave to give sequences and arpeggio for sound from synth for live gigging and recording. as I see the price of Akai MPC500 / MPC1000 and Cirklon of course too is out of my budget range and I'm not quite understand is there arpeggiator or not?

[maxbau]

I think this may be more useful as a sequencer: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/microSTATION/

Still, the blofeld is a good choice for its sound engine.

thx for answer

can I use it arpeggiator/sequencer for nord wave?

[Gustavo]

thx for answer

can I use it arpeggiator/sequencer for nord wave?

Most probably yes.

Perhaps the cheapest option would be to get some kind of free software and use it from your laptop.

[mjbrands]

If you're just looking for a flexible arpeggiator and software is acceptable, Kirnu might be interesting (and free):

http://www.kirnuarp.com/kirnu1/index.html

There's also the newer, more complete Kirnu Cream (click on Cream at the top-right of that site), but that's not free.

I've played with Kirnu a bit, but not Kirnu Cream. Cthulhu from Xfer Records is fun though.

http://www.xferrecords.com/products/cthulhu

[maxbau]

I would like to have a bass synthesizer which can work independently as sequencer/arpeggiator and work also with Nord Wave. what can you say about these instruments and which one is you think do I need your opinion?

Korg microStation

http://www.korg.com/microstation

Novation Bass Station II

http://global.novationmusic.com/hardwar ... station-ii

Novation Mininova

http://global.novationmusic.com/hardwar ... s/mininova

Korg microKorg XL

http://www.korg.com/microkorgxl

microKorg

http://www.korg.com/microKORG

blofeld waldorf

http://www.waldorf-music.info/en/blofeld.html

[mjbrands]

I really only know the Blofeld and deep bass isn't really one of its strong points. Also, the module version does not have a MIDI out (the keyboard version does) and can only send MIDI via USB.

I had a Novation Ultranova for a few weeks, but I got rid again as I didn't really care for the sound. It was easy to use and program, but I thought the sound didn't really have anything special.It also felt rather plastic-y, though I'm sure it is very sturdy, probably more sturdy than some other synths that feel more substantial (and cost much, much more). The Mininova is pretty much a slightly newer Ultranova in a more compact package; no idea how usable the small keys would be, but I think it looks better than the Ultranova.

The new Novation Bass Station II looks and sounds pretty interesting, especially the acid filter.

[Gustavo]

I also used to own a Novation Ultranova, but because it didn't draw me to play it more often I ended up replacing it with a Korg MicroKorg XL+ which has a nicer vocoder and I think all the overall synth sounds are better.