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If you get the opportunity - machines are out there still, I know my first one was still around and the second (Bob Henrit's machine originally) is being restored by a proper electronics engineer who makes bits for rare synths and drum machines :)
December 5, 2024 at 9:14 PM
If you get the opportunity - machines are out there still, I know my first one was still around and the second (Bob Henrit's machine originally) is being restored by a proper electronics engineer who makes bits for rare synths and drum machines :)
Regrettably so - it didn't get used by many artists, and was hugely over-engineered and no VLSI or custom chips, so very big and expensive boards too. The sound was so clean - the aim was "studio session, in a machine" and they nailed it IMO. I sampled the sounds I had at least, for OP-1 and Circuit
December 5, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Regrettably so - it didn't get used by many artists, and was hugely over-engineered and no VLSI or custom chips, so very big and expensive boards too. The sound was so clean - the aim was "studio session, in a machine" and they nailed it IMO. I sampled the sounds I had at least, for OP-1 and Circuit
Programming Inpulse One - a proper 1983-style "drum computer" - was amazing. Fine control over velocity, timing, real-time record (rubber pads, built like a tank), individual outs, and MIDI. It was going to get sampling too :/ But the sounds, recorded by Bob Henrit mostl, were too real, almost.
December 5, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Programming Inpulse One - a proper 1983-style "drum computer" - was amazing. Fine control over velocity, timing, real-time record (rubber pads, built like a tank), individual outs, and MIDI. It was going to get sampling too :/ But the sounds, recorded by Bob Henrit mostl, were too real, almost.
The Inpulse One was something pretty special, but I also used a Drumtraks, DR-55, TR-505 and TR-8 - plus MR10 and other distractions. Never owned an analogue Roland or similar - feel less tempted by RD-clones and the like because "it's the future"...
December 5, 2024 at 8:57 PM
The Inpulse One was something pretty special, but I also used a Drumtraks, DR-55, TR-505 and TR-8 - plus MR10 and other distractions. Never owned an analogue Roland or similar - feel less tempted by RD-clones and the like because "it's the future"...
Yes, I used to be obsessed with my Allen & Heath Brunel Inpulse One - I've owned two, out of about 140 made! Parted ways with it last year after the repairs got beyond my ability. I don't know what counts these days out of Model:samples, Circuit or EP-133 but mostly use OP-1 or OP-Z to compose now.
December 5, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Yes, I used to be obsessed with my Allen & Heath Brunel Inpulse One - I've owned two, out of about 140 made! Parted ways with it last year after the repairs got beyond my ability. I don't know what counts these days out of Model:samples, Circuit or EP-133 but mostly use OP-1 or OP-Z to compose now.