Page 1 of 7

Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:50 am
by GreatExpectations
I spend all day at work in front of a computer and so recently the last thing I want to do in the evenings is sit in front of a computer making music. I have a push but I still feel tied to the computer too much. What I'm looking for is something that is completely independent, ideally an all in one solution. I don't mind having limitations and I think that's kind of half the appeal (less time clicking, more time playing). I've only just started to research this and the first thing that came up was an OP-1.

I'd love to hear about alternatives and peoples take on the OP-1.

Cheers

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:55 am
by Tarekith
Take a look at the Elektron Octatrack, and the Korg emx as well.

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:59 am
by channelite
The Elektron Octatrack would be another box to check out.

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:06 am
by stringtapper
Also take a look at the Elektron Octatrack.

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:24 am
by login
Elektron Octatrack


And then Monomachine, Analog Four, Machinedrum, and Analog rytm :P

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:30 am
by Goddard
What about a piano or guitar (or any other instrument that doesn't require power supply)?
Glad Påsk!

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:57 am
by deva
And while you are at it... Take a look at the Elektron Octatrack...

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:14 am
by Tarekith
:lol:

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:27 am
by infernal.machine
It sounds like you should get an acoustic guitar or something. Whenever I want to get away from the computer, I turn to either my guitar or my Elektron Octatrack.

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:11 am
by beatz01
Hmm...ever heard of that thing they call an (Akai) MPC ?

;)

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:03 am
by Broomptish
Never heard of it but think you should take a look at the elektron ockatrak!

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:46 am
by 3dot...

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:35 am
by Hermanus

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:52 pm
by GreatExpectations
So the octatrack is worth looking at then? :D

Re: Abandoning the computer

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:03 pm
by doghouse
Also any of the many other groovebox and workstation instruments made over the last 25 years.