Elektron-Users

it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

actuel wrote:
it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

Less slacking and more spending please.

Array wrote:
actuel wrote:
it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

Less slacking and more spending please.

I'm all for exercising my rights to be a good consumer, but there just isn't anything out there that cool to buy.

actuel wrote:
it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

I feel the same way, but then again...the MDUW and MnM are so versatile and offer so many options that I don't feel that way.

Hardware
Machinedrum SPS-1 UW
Monomachine SFX-60
Sid Station
TM-1
MOTU 828 MKII
Yamaha DSP Factory
TC Electronic M-ONE
Behringer Multi-Com pro
JBL 4300 Monitors & SS stands
Yamaha A100a amp
Yamaha 12/4 mixer
Yamaha CS6R
Akai MPC 1000
Akai ASQ10
Akai S2000 (8 outs& SCSI Zip)
Ecler NUO5
4 x Technics 1210mkII
Roland 606
Roland SPDS
SC Drumtraks
Yamaha RY20
MAM ADX-1
Sonor Force 3000 drums
Zildjian Cymbals
Percussion
Various fx pedals
Yamaha Bass
Novation Bass Station
M-Audio Keystation
Korg microKontrol
Toshiba U300-13V laptop

Software
Cubase SX3
Sound Forge

jsrockit wrote:
Array wrote:
actuel wrote:
it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

Less slacking and more spending please.

I'm all for exercising my rights to be a good consumer, but there just isn't anything out there that cool to buy.

Nothing that cool to buy?
Are you kidding?
There is so much good gear out there.
Maybe there isn't anything that cool and affordable to buy, but there is plenty of amazing equipment out there.

CircusofMind wrote:
jsrockit wrote:
Array wrote:
actuel wrote:
it's funny, you guys make me really look like some kinda gear minimalist.

Less slacking and more spending please.

I'm all for exercising my rights to be a good consumer, but there just isn't anything out there that cool to buy.

Nothing that cool to buy?
Are you kidding?
There is so much good gear out there.
Maybe there isn't anything that cool and affordable to buy, but there is plenty of amazing equipment out there.

I've bought and sold a lot... I mean a hell of a lot of cool stuff. However, my current set-up allows me to make music in the way I really want to...so, with that in mind, it informs my views of other gear. I know what I would use and what would sit around at this point. I also know what would distract me from accomplishing anything. Sure, there is a lot of cool shit, but nothing worth buying for my needs and skill level...and it isn't about lack of cash. I could buy nicer stuff, but it just isn't going to benefit my music at this point.

I am not talking specifically of sound generating gear, but more about processing.
There is always another EQ, comp, pre-amp, effects unit, etc that would easily help make all my gear a bit better with no learning curve or lessened productivity.

I understand you about sticking with a system that works and not getting too G.A.S.-sy - especially if music is getting written. I personally just find the music process gets more enjoyable, and hence I write better music when a simple element helps my sound get more refined.

When I bought the API 2500, I wrote 3 tracks in a row over a couple weekends (which is a lot for me) just because the tone I got out of this comp was so inspiring.

I am not trying to say you or anyone else should have constant gear lust, I just think it is a bit silly to say that there is no good gear out there that would benefit your music.

If there is not gear that is worth the cost, that is a different story.

All in all, I understand you JSR. I also feel a stability in my setup which has tamed any gear lust. But if someone were to offer me a cheap Culture Vulture, or a couple of cheap Distressors, I would snatch them up in a second.

Oh...COM, believe me... I do have that kind of stuff in mind, but we generally don't talk of pre-amps and stuff of that nature here. I will be buying a new pre-amp soon (Daking or Great River). And when I say that there is no good gear that would benefit my music, that is not from the standpoint that I think my music does not need help...it is quite the opposite. I feel I need to really keep using the stuff I have to make my music / recording / mixes better... since it is good enough and I haven't maxed out its potential. So what I'm really trying to say is that I don't feel like spending the money now...I'm not dying to get something.

I TOTALLY agree with jsrockit.
Whenever I get a GAS attack I always try to think about the way the new gear could benefit my music, compared to the gear I already have.
Since using this "philospohy" I've really started focusing on the tools I already have and as a consequence I believe the quality of my music has improved enormously.
New gear can be really distracting sometimes.