Future Retro

punkdISCO · Post by **punkdISCO** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:40 pm

Okay, back no topic. I don’t have a Revo but I have owned a fr777 for a few years (plus a real tb303). The fr777 is an incredible synth and really is every bit as unique sound wise as any classic you can mention, maybe more so! The only thing that holds it back from being a complete synth-gem is it’s lack of ‘traditional’ modulation. I say ‘traditional’ modulation as it has plenty of other types of modulation that is very unique (FM, oscillators can modulate the filter plus some other crazy stuff) The lacking bit is that it does not have any proper envelopes but rather just decay on AMP and FILTER envelope. Not a major problem as with a little CV magic you can easily patch in envelopes into the filter.

Its just one of those synths that once you own, you simply can not sell – EVER! (Unless you names is Decoder  )

Anyway, the Revo looks great. Okay, it does not have the same synth power of a 777 but its got some snazzy sequencer stuff that makes us 777 owners jealous.

Btw, LOTS of 777 tracks up on our site..

Let us know what you decide and good luck…

b0unce · Post by **b0unce** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:00 pm

the 777 is a desireable unit, no doubt. I love the sound, and what people are doing with it. but I think if you're intentions are purely 303 style acid, you're better off picking up a revolution (first).

if you're into performing, it wont take you long till you start thinking about another one or a 777. a MDuw + revo + 777 would be a mouth watering, pantaloom soiling, mind bending, medulla oblongata eroding acid combo.

punkdISCO · Post by **punkdISCO** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:47 pm

Hey Bounce..

b0unce wrote:the 777 is a desireable unit, no doubt. I love the sound, and what people are doing with it. but I think if you're intentions are purely 303 style acid, you're better off picking up a revolution (first)

And if your intentions are purely really pure acid, then probably best to get a real 303

Ours is a beuty (especially after Leah had a little fun with it!)

b0unce · Post by **b0unce** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:20 pm

great pic!

as for getting an original 303, too much hassle. Unless you're lucky, you're gonna pay too much money for one. And to my ears theres little/no difference - I have the means to add grit to my signals when it comes down to the dirt-factor, I prefer all the extra functions that come with a revo too

that said, if someone gave me a 303 I'd take it =) , or I'd get one if I saw it for a couple of hundred bucks - knowing its a sound investment - but on sound/sequencing alone I'm chuffed with the revo.

A friend of mine is building a x0x, I'm looking forward to seeing that in action

punkdISCO · Post by **punkdISCO** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:12 pm

b0unce wrote:as for getting an original 303, too much hassle. Unless you're lucky, you're gonna pay too much money for one. And to my ears theres little/no difference - I have the means to add grit to my signals when it comes down to the dirt-factor, I prefer all the extra functions that come with a revo too

Hey Bounce.. Im kind of with you but not 100%. The purist part of me says: The Revo is far enough removed from the 303’s real sound to dismiss it as a 303 replacement (I have not actually found anything that I would consider a real 303 replacement but then again, why should I? A 303 is a 303, a Revo is a Revo..) However, as a perfectly shit-hot acid machine, the Revo is arguably all you need.. Likewise, so is say my fr777. To clarify: to make kick-arse acid tracks or to get a kick-arse acid sound, you don’t need a 303. But to get a 303 sound, you do!! Likewise, to get a Revo sound, you need a Revo.. etc etc etc…

I love our AcidLab 303 but people are too hung up on the over used phrase “303”. You will NEVER replicate the 303 sound 100% but so what?!! My 777 quickly earned the unofficial title of being a “303 killer” but BOLLOX!! No, it is not a 303 killer! However, it’s a firkin nasty little beast that can do some seriously nasty acid but can also keep its head up when in a crowd of classic mono classic.. It can also enter territories that a 303 could only dream about.

Hopefully Im not sounding like a 303 snob because I am not, but then again I am (confused?) Companies like Future Retro are what make the world go around. Its these small cottage industries that have made the last few years the most exciting years since probably the 1970’s. I actually think we are going though a really exciting time in synth hardware and its down to companies like FR with products like the Revolution..

Macriada · Post by **Macriada** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:58 am

Cheers for the heads up on the X-2 Paul. I'm officially a dozy twat. Just hooked triggers up to spare outputs on my FW-410. Simpler waveforms triggerring real analogue oscilators - ave it.

Im sure you know this anyway but you obviously don’t need a DIN converter for a 909 as it has MIDI.

Apparently DIN offers tighter timing capabilities than midi due to it's using voltage pulse rather than serial data. Only discovered this recently, check out http://66.102.130.170/innerclock/index. ... ge&name=25 for some more info.

Reckon I'm defo gonna go with the Rev, not spoke to Ben yet though regarding how much the CV mod would cost.

Nice website btw mate. The Weddings page is classic! Out of interest how much did you get for the X-2 when you sold it? I basically found mine in a store room with the plug cut off and was given it - get in.

Picasso · Post by **Picasso** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:41 am

Could anyone help me sync up my FRR to live?

Still haven't nailed it

haven't synced anything before

thx

punkdISCO · Post by **punkdISCO** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:32 pm

Macriada wrote:Nice website btw mate. The Weddings page is classic! Out of interest how much did you get for the X-2 when you sold it? I basically found mine in a store room with the plug cut off and was given it - get in.

Hey – thanks for the 909 info and link..

I sold the X-2 for about £50 via eBay. I know it would go for about this so it was a tough call on selling as I tend to keep things if they have very little value.

Ta for the comments about our Wedding Service.. We are still taking bookings and lots of dates still available..