Synth / DAWLESS gear i'm SELLING + reasons why / Too much overlap

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2024

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  • @LiamKillen
    @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +5

    Gear i'm selling and reasons why // Way too much overlap
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    CONTENT OF THE VIDEO
    0:00 Gear i’m selling and reasons why
    1:18 Ways of supporting
    2:05 OG Digitakt
    2:56 Microfreak (vs Minifreak)
    4:30 Digitone + Korg Volca FM 2
    7:23 MPC One
    9:49 Drumlogue
    11:03 Polyend Play + Polyend Tracker
    13:54 More about DistroKid
    15:16 Pocket Operators
    16:24 TX-6
    18:53 Thank you! :-)

    • @zoned7609
      @zoned7609 5 месяцев назад

      What do you even have left?!

    • @Gulli_Foyle_Beats
      @Gulli_Foyle_Beats 3 месяца назад

      Are you going to sell to us, or on ebay/reverb? I'd love a digitakt or polyend device.

    • @timothysoprano140
      @timothysoprano140 7 дней назад

      Yo wanna buy and autographed guitar paddle??? How much seriously???

  • @PacifierMusic
    @PacifierMusic 5 месяцев назад +35

    I’ve wasted so much money re-buying old gear I’ve sold. I just stopped selling stuff. I wish I had held on to everything.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +9

      I get it! For me though it’s just too much it almost makes me anxious / gives me a cluttered feeling at a certain point

    • @ameeqalli4248
      @ameeqalli4248 5 месяцев назад

      I thought i was the only one ………

    • @SomebodyPickaName
      @SomebodyPickaName 5 месяцев назад +1

      I feel that way about the Prophet 10, even though I hated how badly it went out of tune at (what felt like) random. I think I need to get another one now.

    • @stevenrichards7200
      @stevenrichards7200 5 месяцев назад +1

      Same. My list of sold regrets is freaking painful;
      Poly-800 (first synth back in high school)
      Andromeda A6
      DSI Polyevolver + 3x rack polyevolvers
      DSI Prophet 08
      Virus Ti2
      Motif 88
      Hammond Xk3
      All I wish I still had.

  • @Taetro
    @Taetro 5 месяцев назад +57

    if we lived closer we could have the most epic garage sale

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +5

      Yes! Local is way better than Reverb!

    • @AndrewKuttor
      @AndrewKuttor 5 месяцев назад +1

      Taetro do you have a sound pack on Roland Cloud Manager?

    • @markfish8403
      @markfish8403 5 месяцев назад

      Teenage Engineering gear has nearly zero appeal for me, the KO II seems worth a shake, if I wanted to have a idea sketch pad in my backpack at all times. I have an Electribe S, mint condition bought used for $200 , tough to beat the value despite extremely dodgy manual. ☮️&❤️ from beautiful Colorado!

    • @dustyaudio
      @dustyaudio 5 месяцев назад

      lol

  • @TheChameleon2008
    @TheChameleon2008 5 месяцев назад +18

    Ah snap, didnt think you would sell the yellow MPC! Thing is iconic to the channel! I also sold all my TE operators because im totally done with TE as a company and bought the 404 mk2 and super happy with it!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +3

      Times are changin!!

    • @TheChameleon2008
      @TheChameleon2008 5 месяцев назад +8

      @@LiamKillen so true! And to be honest the SP404 MK2 feels like a pocket operator on steroids!

    • @joegrant413
      @joegrant413 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hmmm…. I’m not really a beats guy but have enjoyed the OP one very much and the MPC. Basically I like them as fun ways to stay off a computer. Lots of good YT influencers seem to really connect to the SP 404. Maybe someday it would be great if I could just borrow one for a while. I hate returning stuff.

    • @tylerd1297
      @tylerd1297 4 месяца назад

      ​​​@@joegrant413 haven't used it but I was gonna say. Op1 i only hear good things about. That calculator looking thing sucks compared to the 404mk2
      Personally I don't like the SP workflow but many of my favorite producers have used it exclusively. Look up Ohbliv and Mutant Academy if you wanna see some current dudes killing it on the 404

  • @Nova-TechnoLAB
    @Nova-TechnoLAB 5 месяцев назад +2

    Man this is why i appreciate your content. I've got some of the gear you have, but not other gear. The comparisons and the reasons as to the 'why' are really useful. Thank you

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s my pleasure! Glad to help 😊

  • @ZETONEproductions
    @ZETONEproductions 5 месяцев назад +6

    Sold all my Gear ( elektrons mpc synts etc ) except for my Maschine mk3 and a Jam .. never been more productive and Calm in my soul .. less is more and master few gear is the way in my opinion .. good work

  • @ZackGeragosian
    @ZackGeragosian 5 месяцев назад +2

    I appreciate these kinds of videos. Helps me avoid GAS. I’ve been really satisfied using OP-Z, M8, and AUM on ipad for synthesizer needs. Really wish TE would make a OP-Z field though.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Glad to help and thx for watching 😊

  • @nazotora
    @nazotora 5 месяцев назад +4

    Cool vid! Would enjoy seeing a similar one on gear that you've been finding yourself reaching more and more for recently, like how you showcased your FX units in a recent vid. I'd also love to see how you're getting along with the circuit rhythm!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I’m brainstorming on this- I already know which gear I would hold onto probably forever (unless there’s like a mk2 version released)

  • @thedeepblueskys
    @thedeepblueskys 5 месяцев назад +2

    I let go of a lot of pieces of gear in the last year or so just because I didn’t use them anymore and I wanted to work with a more small and intimate setup. Basically a Virus Ti-1 desktop, Korg Radias, Tastychips GR-1, and a Digitakt & Digitone. I have some Moogs and a King Korg and MS2000 too. That with a Keystep Pro, FX pedals, and Reason 10. I use reasons instruments and the Arturia V collection a lot to sample to the Digitakt and Tastychips. It’s more than I’ll ever need. I do also have a TR-8s that I dont think I will ever sell. It just has a certain feel to it that other drum machines don’t have. I’m keeping them all lol

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah you have everything you need!

  • @andrewverran6998
    @andrewverran6998 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice streamlining, have you ever used a Pioneer Toraiz SP16 Sampler ?
    ✌️

  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion 5 месяцев назад +3

    Superb overview..
    Now and again I shut down all of my musical items on my desk top setup and put them in storage, give it a break then come back and select items ive not used for some time...the kit is now back out again and the TR8S is now out hooked up to the Td3 bass synth...utterly amazing fun to control on the fly....no Daw...
    P.s I like your desk finish effect..

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Gotta follow that creativity right?

  • @jamieleesounds
    @jamieleesounds 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing and walking us through the thought process! I echo lots of what you said and it was super validating to hear

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! Glad to help 😊

  • @NachozMan
    @NachozMan 5 месяцев назад +2

    I ran into this when I got a new GrooveBox and realized I liked my Yamaha QY70 a lot more, even only knowing how to use it like half right, and that it served most of the purposes the new instrument overlapped with. Even further going, good lord why are SO MANY SYTNHS attached to a keyboard now? I have a keyboard I like with all the features I would want from MIDI, I don't need 10 more, I need 10 more synth modules. For this reason I've been collecting Vintage rackmount gear lately, makes me sad it seems like nobody produces any synths that can be 19" rack-mounted anymore, we just get the overly expensive, confusing, and cluttery Euro-Rack modules.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Choose wisely! Haha

  • @jimlampshady
    @jimlampshady 5 месяцев назад +4

    Hoi Liam. I usually enjoy your content. This time I didn't get to it. I've kinda got to the point with RUclips content that if there's a 2nd advert before the content starts, I don't watch it. Of course I understand and respect your desire/need to generate income from your channel, but for me, that 2nd pre-content ad is the line in the virtual sand. This was honest content consumer feedback, not me trying to be a dick. I hope it's useful for you.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +4

      Hey I appreciate your feedback- we’re at the point where RUclips chooses where to put ads overtop of where the creator chooses to put ads which is why / how that happens. I do not choose to put two YT ads at the beginning of my videos.
      I would suggest waiting that extra 5-10 seconds to watch otherwise free / niche / informative content- otherwise you might be missing out on a lot of good stuff!
      If you want to skip the ads and are watching YT content all the time, you might want to consider paying for premium! I think it’s worth it personally

    • @JuanUys
      @JuanUys 5 месяцев назад +1

      seconding @LiamKillen: YT premium is totally worth it, as I watch most of my "TV" on YT

  • @surrealchemist
    @surrealchemist 5 месяцев назад +1

    The polyend stuff you can safely get rid of and if you decide you want it back you just buy the plus version at this point. But you have the mini, and that will be getting the same software updates as the Tracker+ anyway.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah you’re 100% right!

  • @matt-lang
    @matt-lang 5 месяцев назад +3

    I’m surprised about the TX-6. Out of all of my gear it’s what I use the most. I have tried a larger mixer and it’s great for a dedicated studio but for anyone who travels a lot or doesn’t have a dedicated studio space I think the TX-6 is pretty unbeatable for what it offers at its size.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah it’s still a great piece of kit! I just haven’t been using it

    • @cemdasou
      @cemdasou 5 месяцев назад

      I love my TX-6 and use it no matter in the studio or on the road

  • @artemvsprime
    @artemvsprime 4 месяца назад +1

    Syntakt (drums and mono analogue basses, overdrive in the fx block, lfos on predelay of reverb and on delay time) + Digitone (polysynths/ pads/ chimes, chorus, etc) for me! I also use a Keystep sync’d to Syntakt’s clock in order to use the arp on the Syntakt as it doesn’t have one.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад +1

      Sounds like you got it all covered then !!
      By the way, you sound like someone who'd be interested in my Discord community! Here's a link :-)
      discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP

    • @artemvsprime
      @artemvsprime 4 месяца назад

      @@LiamKillen Great! Thanks for an invite!

  • @alexandrosroussos
    @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад +2

    So glad I didn't get the EP133 (cancelled following a delivery fiasco by TE/UPS !). The only one I will keep forever is the PO-Speak, best TE product ever, so fun and useful at the same time to give life and fun to your tracks with own generated vocal snippets. Perfect pair with small groove boxes like the Tracker mini.

    • @88Fitzy88
      @88Fitzy88 5 месяцев назад +1

      The 133 is awesome!!

    • @alexandrosroussos
      @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад

      @@88Fitzy88 I don't say it's bad, just not for me.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah the speak is great

  • @kathleencoveny3860
    @kathleencoveny3860 5 месяцев назад +1

    " There is a time for everything ... ' a time to keep and a time to throw away ' " ... cheers to letting go ... cheers to your commentary shared in this video ..

  • @sneaky_general
    @sneaky_general 5 месяцев назад +4

    I’m surprised you’re selling the MPC! I’m getting my first one to compare specifically to the SP404MK2. Trying to make a decision to stick with one or the other.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      This video might help lol: ruclips.net/video/w7N_EX37qds/видео.htmlsi=yfT8yW1TcW8qqz_I

    • @matthewgaines10
      @matthewgaines10 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm not. Some people like these simple step sequencer devices. I have some but can't get much of anything from them. The MPC is where I thrive even over my DAWs. I don't get people decorating a musical tool, then not using said tool. Anyone who thinks a SP404 is more capable than a MPC One, I don't know what to say. Different Worlds.

    • @sneaky_general
      @sneaky_general 5 месяцев назад

      @@matthewgaines10 it seems like the SP404 is just as capable for a lot of things, just with more button combinations and things are harder to get to. I think I might like the MPC a lot, especially because of the synth engines.

  • @maikvanrossum
    @maikvanrossum 5 месяцев назад +2

    Selling the older version of a device when you upgrade, that I can understand. All other reasoning is mostely part of #GAS… it makes you feel good and ‘in-control’. This is why I’ve started to buy decksavers (or alternative cover) AND a case with every synth or module I buy, so they can be travelled with and/or stored separately. It also makes the initial buy more expensive, which is a good thing. The idea to hold on to devices is to fall in love again ever once in a while… what made the device a great purchase at first? All mentioned questions and comparisons should be made upfront, also by not jumping the ‘I want to be one of the first users’ train.

    • @el_dani
      @el_dani 5 месяцев назад

      He is an influencer: he needs to be one of the first..
      On the other hand Decksavers: absolutely great but horrific sale value

    • @maikvanrossum
      @maikvanrossum 5 месяцев назад

      @@el_daniyes, I can see how that influences his personal choices, too. And for the ‘sales’ value that of #Decksaver or other accessories, what do you mean by that?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I totally understand your approach- I’d rather focus on and be super thorough with maybe a few set ups at a time. Besides- still no shortage of gear in this household lol

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      To a certain degree yes but I’m trying to dip out of this day one influencer world so I’m adapting my channel to maybe focus more energy on set ups, rather then hype day one content.
      That being said if I’m offered a day one thing and I’m really excited about the gear, I’m all in

  • @sinewaymusic
    @sinewaymusic 5 месяцев назад +1

    Appreciate this walk-through. I just got the Polyend Tracker+ *and* the Mini and I intend to keep the winner between the two. Like you, I think the Mini wins on paper assuming you can get equally fast on it. I love the built-in mic and battery. Of course it needs the synth update to be on par with the Tracker+ but it'll hopefully come soon.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      You’re in good hands I would say! 😊

    • @sinewaymusic
      @sinewaymusic 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen Or it's in good hands? Maybe I'll get there. 😂

  • @musicbyethan
    @musicbyethan 5 месяцев назад

    Just be yourself my dude. We appreciate you and the videos of different gear over time. You will regret selling the og microfreak. I would be willing to bet money on that. Also, the Keystep 37 should have been on this list lol. ☮️

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I like my Keystep! It’s the only keyboard controller I have now 😅

  • @pwnyridah
    @pwnyridah 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice to see this kind of video, kind of a clawback on gas and a healthy reflection

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes! Especially after Superbooth lol

  • @TheSirNigel
    @TheSirNigel 5 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought the OG Digitakt after doing a ton of youtube research. I kinda regret not just saving up for the digitakt 2 but it really wasn't in my budget and I wanted something sooner than later.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Digitakt 2 is still a very solid unit!

  • @plantpoweredmuscle
    @plantpoweredmuscle 5 месяцев назад +2

    Keeping the Tr8s? I noticed they’re $200 off on Amazon. Do you know if they plan on coming out with a new one?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      I will never sell my tr 8s unless they come up with like a mk2 or something similar

    • @plantpoweredmuscle
      @plantpoweredmuscle 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen I get mine tomorrow! So excited! Do you know if it can be programmed to do Tycho/Boards of Canada type drum sequences?

    • @bigmoneysteppa
      @bigmoneysteppa 5 месяцев назад

      $200¿

    • @plantpoweredmuscle
      @plantpoweredmuscle 5 месяцев назад

      @@bigmoneysteppa It’s usually $749 right now on Amazon and Sweetwater it’s price dropped to $549

    • @kingklabe
      @kingklabe 5 месяцев назад

      @@bigmoneysteppa 200 off. $200 discount.

  • @unclemick-synths
    @unclemick-synths 5 месяцев назад +1

    8:39 so true, I finally got my MPC One to listen to my nanoKONTROL2 so I set up a template and I'm not changing *_anything_* ! I control cutoff and resonance on each submix channel and that's all but it's enough control for me to jam with it.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      It’s so finicky!

  • @unclemick-synths
    @unclemick-synths 5 месяцев назад +1

    2:56 my MicroFreak is gathering dust because I'm focused on other synths. I'm going to update the firmware and take it on vacation so I have no other choice.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      It is a great portable synth!

  • @david.medina
    @david.medina 4 месяца назад +1

    what's the mixer you're currently using?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад +1

      Model 1.4 for performance- SSL big six for composition!

  • @Romenet310
    @Romenet310 4 месяца назад +1

    How would you compare the oxi one sequencer with the Elektron sequencer on the Syntakt for example? Since the Syntakt can sequence midi on any track.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад +1

      I would say that the syntakt's sequencer is more integrated with itself and it has more fluid per step precision with its own parameters - that being said, the Oxi One's sequencer is in my opinion a much more complex and creative sequencer - with several different sequencer modes.
      It really all depends on what your goal is!
      A discussion for the community Discord if you're interested in joining: discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP

  • @joegrant413
    @joegrant413 5 месяцев назад +1

    So will you be doing a video on gear you’re keeping?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Scripted it yesterday!

  • @gctechs
    @gctechs 5 месяцев назад +1

    What is you opinion on Tracker+, and would you choose it over the Mini?

  • @197979jones
    @197979jones 5 месяцев назад +2

    I sold my Oxi One. A bit square pegs/round holes fo rme - over kill and i struggled to get past 2 bars on it..Fiddly. The TE KO-133 is next to go. I picked up a Sonicware Lofi-12 XT which is far more useful/creative.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah I understand that- it’s a lot all at once

  • @8K3102
    @8K3102 5 месяцев назад +1

    Appreciate the video and hearing your reasoning! Related question, do you have any recommendation on where to sell used gear like this?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Local market! If no one bites- reverb / e bay.
      If you live in a bigger (ish) city, FB marketplace is the way to go

    • @8K3102
      @8K3102 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen thanks for the reply! 🙏

  • @CatFish107
    @CatFish107 5 месяцев назад +1

    Touchplate controller for eurorack, with a beast of a synth thrown in? Yeah, I'm team microfreak all the way. Lack of touchplate for more money is a deal breaker for me and the minifreak. Different flavors for different folks. That's cool.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah they each have their fortes depending on your set up!

  • @CakeIsMyCat
    @CakeIsMyCat 5 месяцев назад +1

    Might have missed it, but where are you listing the gear? Thanks!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      I’m selling it locally! Reverb takes WAY to big of a cut

    • @CakeIsMyCat
      @CakeIsMyCat 5 месяцев назад

      Makes sense, hope the sale goes well!

  • @bpsychoz
    @bpsychoz 5 месяцев назад +2

    My fav series on RUclips! (Two episodes make a series right?)

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      There’s 3 now! So def a series!! Haha

    • @user-th6rh8zp3t
      @user-th6rh8zp3t 5 месяцев назад

      3 is the standard they use for serial killers

  • @RoomAtTheTopStudio
    @RoomAtTheTopStudio 3 месяца назад +1

    Anything that I'm not using I just put away, nowadays. I've always regretted selling stuff and that's from back in the days to this day. I'm keeping what I have and I can change my set up whenever I feel like it. That's just me though. I understand a lot of the reasons why you are getting rid of some of the gear

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah I reinvested in a bunch of stuff which is why I sold a bunch - i'll def be doing a video on that as well BTW.

  • @StupidKarenscaught
    @StupidKarenscaught 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is absurdly emotional... Glad your keeping the SP.... But for how long?😮

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      SP I def will not get rid of unless like a mk3 comes out

  • @arturflor
    @arturflor 5 месяцев назад +5

    My MPC Live Mk1 is so buggy, the touchscreen freezes, etc. I go to my SP-404 Mk2 and it's always rock solid.

  • @estercrow
    @estercrow 5 месяцев назад +1

    Long time fan, would you be able to post a jam on the 33 one last time?

  • @BrickBrxin
    @BrickBrxin 5 месяцев назад

    I was going to buy a microfreak and a minifreak popped up locally used and I'm very glad it did. it is very versatile like a microkorg or something but with a much better keybed.

  • @aki_gong6271
    @aki_gong6271 5 месяцев назад

    Drumlogue is an amazing piece of kit that can sound great, and also has some amazing tools for live performance.
    The tracker is also great, can work wonders, and I found it one of the most amazing tools to make music with nowadays, plus its performance mode that it doesnt exist anywhere else :)

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah they’re all great units!

    • @aki_gong6271
      @aki_gong6271 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen indeed ;)

  • @Alckemy
    @Alckemy 5 месяцев назад

    Surprised you didn’t leave a link to your reverb page where someone could buy all those toys you’re selling 👀. In any case, other than irig, do you have any recommendations for gear to get sound from a box directly to an iPhone while recording? I hate irig and the cables are fragile af

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      Reverb takes wayyyy too big of a cut from both ends. I’m
      Choosing not to support that ( for the most part) and selling locally.

  • @el_dani
    @el_dani 5 месяцев назад +1

    18:33 Is this a reveal of another EP instrument from Native Instruments?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      No from TE! I believe they’ll continue the ep series

  • @alexandrosroussos
    @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад

    The Microfreak survived in my setup although quite redundant with some other gear. The reason is I realized it's a very powerful as a compact MIDI/CV controller for other gear, in addition to be an interesting sound engine. My NTS-1mk2, Drumlogue (logueSDK part) or Polyend Tracker mini are very good pairs with the MF.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that’s a great set up!

    • @alexandrosroussos
      @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen MF also happens to be a fun Vocoder on the go 😉

  • @whitherandthither
    @whitherandthither 2 месяца назад

    The polyphonic aftertouch on the microfreak is awesome.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  2 месяца назад

      Yeah it lvls it up for sure ! :-)

  • @SmallWorldBigThings
    @SmallWorldBigThings 5 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting video. I don't really get one thing. If your workflow is to sample instruments and to bring these samples to Abelton... then what for you need OXI One?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      The Oxi one is amazing for creating ideas to sample with. I’m using it like all the time for this sort of approach!

    • @SmallWorldBigThings
      @SmallWorldBigThings 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen Understand... however my weapon of choice for sequencing/sampling/etc is Deluge ;)

  • @Berus7777
    @Berus7777 5 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with most of your choices here - and you also make a great point: This isn't about you hating on any of this gear, it's about where you are at this point in time, and which tools are applicable to that place. I have probably....10 synths and drum machines sitting around me right now that I don't use - BUT... they're sort of on my "never sell" list, and I'm not (emotionally) ready to part with them. A piece of gear I WILL hate on, just a bit, isn't actually a piece of gear, it's a company - and that's Polyend. They burned me alive as one of the people who paid $800 for a first gen Play, and then, 3 weeks later, dropped the plus. The path to upgrade for me would have put that device well over $1000, and that just made me bite my lip. I doubt I'll ever purchase anything else from them. The thing that SURPRISED me the most on your list was the TX-6. I think a lot of your subscribers thought you would hold onto that for years. The only thing that would have surprised me more would have been your 1.4, but I think it'll be a while before you get rid of that. (I'm still strongly considering buying one myself - largely due to your channel.)

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      The only reason I’d get rid of the 1.4 at this point is to pick up the one for those 2 extra channels! 😊

  • @pccpwsv3760
    @pccpwsv3760 5 месяцев назад

    I support keeping things minimal. The last stuff I bought was Polyend tracker and an opsix. Those 2 things will be enough for me until I die. I don’t really like getting new stuff. I like completely mastering what I have and staying with it.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I agree with you but also can’t suggest that my next approach is minimal - it’s definitely maximal in a way 😅 but very flexible for what I’m trying to accomplish!

    • @Tuvalu977
      @Tuvalu977 5 месяцев назад

      Oh I'm jealous with regards to the opsix... Have fun with it!

  • @arturflor
    @arturflor 5 месяцев назад

    Enjoy seeing your more critical takes on devices. Thank you!

  • @AndrewPRoberts
    @AndrewPRoberts 4 месяца назад +1

    Man, I could never give away my po33, it's just so fun to use and throw in my bag if I'm going on a hike or something

  • @alexandrosroussos
    @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад

    Drumlogue : for me it doesn't sound bad at all ! I don't know what people call "thin", lack of low-end ? It just sounds different, and that's the reason I replaced my 8S with it (yes!). The only issue is for the logueSDK there are no direct controls a part of the 4 knobs under the screen while navigating into it, hopefully they will let us assign the other parts' knobs to it.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Maybe with an update!

    • @alexandrosroussos
      @alexandrosroussos 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen yep 🤞what did you mean by “sounds thin” ? The low end ? The wideness ?

  • @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm
    @JuanRodriguez-rb6zm 5 месяцев назад

    Not thinking about a thing you bought for over a year is like way too long. You are so right about that.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah when youte like “oh yeah I have that” - it might be time for it to go lol

  • @BinauralBae
    @BinauralBae 5 месяцев назад +2

    I sold off a lot of gear and I mainly use the Deluge and sp404mk2

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      All ya need (if it’s all ya need)

  • @crapweasel17
    @crapweasel17 5 месяцев назад +2

    Does it spark joy?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      To shed some skin? Yeah a little- lol

  • @zoned7609
    @zoned7609 5 месяцев назад +1

    PLEASE make a motor synth and digitone sample pack.
    lots of deep basses

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Digitone is gonezo! Maybe motorsynth though! 😊

  • @EVILJAMARR
    @EVILJAMARR 5 месяцев назад +2

    My MPC LIVE 2 is about to leave me. I've been having more fun with the OP1F, Octatrack, Dirtwave M8 and I just haven't touched it.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that’s just what happens ! Thx for watching btw 😊

  • @mewtwo1022
    @mewtwo1022 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Liam,
    I hope you're doing well. How are you feeling?
    i hope you are better now.
    (:

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Moving forward and that’s the most important thing 😊

  • @ZombieLincoln666
    @ZombieLincoln666 2 месяца назад +1

    You should try pairing the sp404mk2 with an iPad running Koala sampler

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  2 месяца назад

      I saw they added that w/ update 4.04

    • @ZombieLincoln666
      @ZombieLincoln666 2 месяца назад

      @@LiamKillen it’s an amazing app

  • @retrogawd
    @retrogawd 5 месяцев назад +1

    I totally get it. You have too tear gear now and the budget stuff is not your thing. If I lose the budget stuff I would be morning getting into expensive equipment. I don’t think I could sell the cheap stuff. It’s so much from so little. I collect cheap battery powered gear. Can’t help it. I wouldn’t buy electronics stuff because I don’t like groove boxes. Anyway. You have some really nice synths!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Yeah there’s still a lot you can get from smaller desktop gear though, you’re right

  • @matthewgaines10
    @matthewgaines10 5 месяцев назад +1

    Different worlds. A performance device for me is Roland Fantom, Korg Nautilus, or a Yamaha Montage.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah I’m not super familiar with those ones!

  • @providief
    @providief 5 месяцев назад

    How you getting along with the OT?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I’m mostly just using AR mk2 + Digitakt 2 - they overshadowed it haha

  • @6B26asyGKDo
    @6B26asyGKDo 5 месяцев назад

    The minifreak DOES have aftertouch?????

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      The microfreak?

    • @6B26asyGKDo
      @6B26asyGKDo 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen On Arturia's overview page of Minifreak: "37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch"
      Is this something different than the Microfreak??

  • @teamphil
    @teamphil 5 месяцев назад

    I have both mini and microfreak. One of the main reasons I keep both is the vocoder on the microfreak. I’m still waiting for the minifreak to add a vocoder…

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah that’s true! I didn’t find myself using it much for my thing personally

  • @zerstaerker
    @zerstaerker 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm building my gear myself in order to procrastinate starting to actually make music.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      That’s one way of doing it lol

  • @RealityShiftUK
    @RealityShiftUK 2 месяца назад

    So I take it the Roland tr6 is still relevant ?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  2 месяца назад +1

      The 6S I think is! I’ve never tried the 6

  • @earlsfield
    @earlsfield 5 месяцев назад +1

    If you have another poly synth, Micro freak is WAY better thank Mini Freak IMO. I would also never suggest it as entry level synth regardless of the price, to someone who hasn't grasped basic skills with subtractive synthesis. Offering all these different oscillators/sound engines , including Noise Engineering trio and Mutable Plaits, MicroFreak is way way more complex than say Uno or smt like that. Also, Digitone vs Volca Fm (factually DX7) - No, Digitone cannot be considered volca Fm on steroids, its other way around. You have entire Dx7 in that small box. If you know FM programming , extra 2 operators and three vs two outputs and more algos on Volca beat Digitone . Digitone is 4 op Fm with very soft sound and multi track sequencer, the other is full on DX 7. I hardly see an overlap, except if you don't want to have more than one FM synth. Even if you find FM programming to be daunting, which I personally love as that was the first synth I ever learnt how to program, you can still get million cartridges from the OG Dx7 into Volca Fm via sysex. Deffo no overlap as Digitone is very modern in design and sound. I have OG DX7, Tx81Z, MegaFm by Twisted Electrons and Digitone, plus a few complex oscillators in modular setup and each of these does different thing.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      It was one of my first synths and it has served me well for years! Thx for the additions here 😊

    • @earlsfield
      @earlsfield 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen love the content. just want to point out smt you often do, that more expensive gear doesn't mean better - Volca FM 2 is 100 quid little box yet it has full power of 6 OP Fm monster like DX 7, whats more it is compatible with it. So Volca FM is Digitone on steroids (6 vs 4 OPs, more algorytms etc) , not the other way around :)

  • @Painsoreal
    @Painsoreal 5 месяцев назад +1

    Let's go!

  • @Mi_Mono
    @Mi_Mono 5 месяцев назад +1

    Dawless mindset has always been silly to me.
    Ok... you don't want organization?
    You like a large footprint that doesn't translate well to live gigs and saving specific/streamlined instances for quick recall?
    I could go on...
    More hardware will not make you a better musician.
    I use maschine and a S49 keyboard, and the combo does everything needed for full production in a semi-portable package.
    Ultimately, to each their own 😅

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I think hardware mixed with software is the most efficient combo personally

    • @foolycooly6738
      @foolycooly6738 5 месяцев назад

      100% ! DAW is just a tool. For a musician to go DAWless is something like to go AXless for a lumberjack or to go SCREWDRIVERless for a technician. Like do it if you want it, but why would you want it in the first place? Maybe it's just a marketing trick from the music tech companies?

  • @Hhyperspace
    @Hhyperspace 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm guessing a Digitone II is not a fabricated dream beyond a long belief.😊

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I wonder which will come first- octatrack mk 3 or Digitone mk2 🤔

  • @orbitalchiller
    @orbitalchiller 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cool video but you should get rid of the beat playing in the background. It's a bad habit. It's mixed so low anyway that it just make a parasite noise to your voice over.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      First time I’ve heard this !
      Parasite noise…I don’t like that term lol

    • @orbitalchiller
      @orbitalchiller 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@LiamKillen No offense meant.. Nothing justify to add background music , imo. Don't know why lot of creators think that what they are saying will be less interesting if they don't add distrcating super low background music... Bad trend, am telling ya.

  • @desdoeseverything2366
    @desdoeseverything2366 5 месяцев назад

    I love the "It's not you, It's me" intro lol

  • @electrosonicnebula
    @electrosonicnebula 5 месяцев назад

    The sequencer is not so intuitive on MPC-1, no real drag and drop multitrack arrangement screen I believe. Not nearly as easy as a decent DAW or the various multitrack samplers/grooveboxes of lesser price that have easier to manage song creation tools, like Sonicware SmplTrk. Of course these aren't as powerful as the MPC1 but that's even more reason for MPC implement that sort of thing.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      The Oxi one is WAY more intuitive than the MPC one’s sequencer- like they’re different things for sure but it’s a much more complex sequencer

  • @iwanttocomplain
    @iwanttocomplain 4 месяца назад

    How much for the Drumlogue?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад

      It’s gone lol

    • @iwanttocomplain
      @iwanttocomplain 4 месяца назад

      @@LiamKillen aw. What was it, like $600? It reminds me a bit of Blast Beats. It takes a certain kind of person to understand this module.

  • @wesrosner
    @wesrosner 5 месяцев назад +1

    Recently did same, digi 2 and spmk2 for me, portability and depth.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      I recieved the op six mk2 last week and it’s suuuper complex but has basically replaced the Digiton for me.

    • @wesrosner
      @wesrosner 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen awesome! Love the channel, always interesting new content. 🤙🏻

  • @JAAPIOJO
    @JAAPIOJO 5 месяцев назад

    Try an eventide H90 does not take a lot of space and it can turn mono into stereo the effects are probably the best out there.

  • @doodoogtube
    @doodoogtube 5 месяцев назад +1

    😐All the reasons that he mentioned why he’s getting rid of that gear is why I don’t buy any of that “type” of gear. You will sooner than later get rid of it for exactly those reasons and more. Even the stuff he kept will be discarded in 24 months or so. In my opinion I find that that type of equipment is distracting, fiddly, and a waste of valuable production time. I also didn’t find it surprising he didn’t like the audio quality of that mixer, especially at that price range. I think that type of gear is gimmicky and way too overpriced for what you get. You can do much more with the proper modernized tools at a similar (if not better) price range.
    To be clear, I’m not trying to hate or throw shade here. I’m just trying to educate buyers that when buying equipment, make sure you buy gear that has longevity and will serve you today as well as tomorrow. The objective of buying gear is to get.sh!t done, completed and paid for by your client so you can pay your bills and move onto the next project, not to fiddle around in the studio for hours wasting valuable production time.
    I’m speaking from over 30 years of experience and learned my lesson long time ago so today, I try to stop younger people from making the same mistakes. The only proper gear I saw in this video was Ableton Live, so my suggestion is to buy equipment that will complement Ableton Live and not waste time trying to do something it can do better and much faster.
    Take from this what you will.✌🏾

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I don’t like that you’re speaking for me.
      I’ve put out videos dedicated to gear that I’ll never get rid of as well.
      For me, the balance lies somewhere in the middle of hardware + software- it really all depends on what your goals are.

    • @doodoogtube
      @doodoogtube 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen I agree with you and your balance and I’m not speaking for you, I’m speaking for me and my experience dealing with new and experience producers.
      I was basically speaking my option in the comments and at the end I said, “Take from this what you will”.
      … again absolutely no shade to you or anyone else I’m just sharing my opinion from past experiences.🙏🏾✌🏾🫡

    • @foolycooly6738
      @foolycooly6738 5 месяцев назад

      What would you recommend for complementing FL Studio?

  • @indigosnow_
    @indigosnow_ 5 месяцев назад

    Any tips of selling? Dopeblidt and reasons

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I’m not clear on the question! Reasons are listed in the video- cheers

  • @danielskah
    @danielskah 5 месяцев назад

    I’m shocked that the sp404 stayed and the mpc went out the door!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah I just like it better - if I’m gonna DAW I’ll just DAW

  • @kinetic-cybernetic
    @kinetic-cybernetic 5 месяцев назад

    The Mini doesn't fit a backpack and cannot be powered with USB. I sold a Microfreak and then had to buy a new one again and apologize. I've seen you playing outdoors. You've been warned. Obviously just kidding, I absolutely get you with the "opposite of a hoarder". I am right now looking to optimize gear to focus more on the music. 2024 goal.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      About 50% of what I got rid of here I’m like 🤔 should I have though? 🤔

  • @Zeal808
    @Zeal808 5 месяцев назад +1

    Niice!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      😏

    • @Zeal808
      @Zeal808 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen SP gang 😊

  • @TirmanKidMusic
    @TirmanKidMusic 2 месяца назад +1

    Why the tx6 noo

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  2 месяца назад +1

      I'm sorrryyyyyyyyy

  • @timothysoprano140
    @timothysoprano140 7 дней назад

    Yo wanna buy and autographed guitar paddle??? How much seriously???

  • @elsantoproductora
    @elsantoproductora 5 месяцев назад

    I miss my Digitone. I won't buy it again, though, because I know I will end up selling it again.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I have the op six now ! So it’s scratching my FM itch

  • @quantum_m3chan1c
    @quantum_m3chan1c 4 месяца назад

    And what WOULD you own if you had nothing at this point?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад

      Not a super clear question but I THINK this is an appropriate answer? ruclips.net/video/OPwAYPU0DJQ/видео.htmlsi=KEnFNgGIJdzJUACG

  • @SwishStillPimp
    @SwishStillPimp 2 месяца назад

    A hardware synthesizer is the only hardware gear that makes sense in 2024. None of it improves work flow

  • @letmefeelthevibes
    @letmefeelthevibes 5 месяцев назад

    DAWs, virtual instruments, and DAWs' controllers have surpassed their hardware counterparts, by far, making DAWless music production irrelevant (in my opinion). I might never sell my Deluge though, just because it's so easy to carry around and fun play with.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      I see your take but i think it really depends on your approach and how you compose music- hardware I still think is really really useful especially for introducing like a live / tactile performance element to your approach.

    • @ianzamost5632
      @ianzamost5632 5 месяцев назад +2

      If you're going to sit there on stage with a computer you might as well press play on an iPod and walk away (most of them are anyway). In my opinion, it's the computer performers who are irrelevant

    • @AdamsOlympia
      @AdamsOlympia 5 месяцев назад

      I think the term "dawless," as it's commonly used today, is a misnomer. 20-30 years ago, most computer DAW users would have sold their left kidney for the portable power of modern MPCs, Deluge, Octatrack, or most other dedicated digital audio production computers. They're all DAWs, just somewhat crippled and lacking a qwerty keyboard or mouse input ...

    • @AdamsOlympia
      @AdamsOlympia 5 месяцев назад

      @@ianzamost5632 Watch any of Beardyman's performances and tell me how that's any less involved or relevant than artists who perform without a Mac or PC based DAW? If anything, PC is far MORE demanding, technical and relevant, as you can customize an insane level of performance controls that just aren't possible with hardware grooveboxes.. Check out his Ableton rig, controlled by 4 iPad Pros with custom Lemur layouts, providing an insane amount of inputs/sliders/macros. YT title: "Studio Secrets with Beardyman"
      Of course some performers automate their sets more than others, but the point is - you don't have to be hands off.. With a PC, you can add as much granular control as you want. The performer can design the interface and nearly every aspect of how it works.

  • @HEDNOD-Official
    @HEDNOD-Official 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sell it all!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Still got some lol

  • @MikeMackie
    @MikeMackie 5 месяцев назад +1

    ep133 vs sp404?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      This video will answer that question

    • @MikeMackie
      @MikeMackie 5 месяцев назад

      I watched it but I didn’t find the answer to my question 😅

  • @justin7332
    @justin7332 5 месяцев назад

    shiiit lemme get that mpc. right up my alley colorway goes crazy too

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      It’s gone lol

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      But you can get stickers + pads at MPC stuff if you do end up picking up an MPC

    • @justin7332
      @justin7332 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen :(

    • @justin7332
      @justin7332 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen yeaa i was gonna do it to my mpd26 ages ago.. still runs fine under mpc software if it aint broke dont fix it i guess? just got myself a ko2 4 days ago... having a lot of fun sequencing and dumping it into my daw but also as a sample deck while djing in clubs or with homies at bbqs

  • @dankeplace
    @dankeplace 5 месяцев назад

    I hope Jorb doesn't see this vid because he loves gear!!!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +1

      I hate gear!!! ⚙️ 😈

  • @jumpstar9000
    @jumpstar9000 5 месяцев назад +1

    Remember not to sell your soul

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      I think my soul is pretty intact thank you very much 😉

    • @jumpstar9000
      @jumpstar9000 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen Good to keep it that way

  • @ib4nt
    @ib4nt 5 месяцев назад

    Who going to be the lucky one to get that MPC relic?

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      It’s gone- sold to a local guy lol

  • @gibson2623
    @gibson2623 4 месяца назад

    Nothing beats a DAW, and that s it

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  4 месяца назад

      Depends what your goal is- for performance I think hybrid is the way!

    • @gibson2623
      @gibson2623 4 месяца назад

      @@LiamKillen Hi....I meant for recording and manipulating accurately the stuff. For studio work, of course. Otherwise I like everything analogue and computer free. Computers hinder our creativity :)

  • @theorize999
    @theorize999 5 месяцев назад

    the hihats are dissonant sounding 😂 bro the white noise is totally off key too

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah just dissonant overall

  • @biggrime
    @biggrime 5 месяцев назад

    I get it But, I always say don't sell your gear unless you have to for financial reasons

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      It makes me anxious knowing it’s just sitting there not being used - taking up space!

    • @biggrime
      @biggrime 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen I can understand that

  • @Nova-TechnoLAB
    @Nova-TechnoLAB 5 месяцев назад

    Has anyone else completely hated Ableton Live? Like, i know its really good. But the learning curve has been so off-putting. Ive got it right there on my desktop bar, pinned, but just dont want to use it. Instead bought 2 OPZs, to stay DAWless. Opinions, comments, any advice welcome on Ableton

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад +2

      It’s kind of all relative- it takes longer to learn but is infinitely more powerful!

    • @Nova-TechnoLAB
      @Nova-TechnoLAB 5 месяцев назад

      @@LiamKillen Looks like im just going to have to make the jump into it eventually. Spending too much $ avoiding it haha

  • @tonyw0001
    @tonyw0001 5 месяцев назад +1

    Don't sell........its called collecting.

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      There’s a fine line between collecting and hoarding

  • @bryanbytes
    @bryanbytes 5 месяцев назад

    Not the Pocket Operators!?!

    • @LiamKillen
      @LiamKillen  5 месяцев назад

      😢

    • @towerrunner4675
      @towerrunner4675 5 месяцев назад

      ATM many people prefer the OG K.O., instead of the EP-133 (missing features). So I suggest to keep the OG K.O. When EP-133 gets the big, fat firmware update, you can still decide, which K.O. can go.