Thanks for clarifying that! I'm actually *not* looking for a controller, so I appreciate the recommendation on the MPC500 (scouring ebay for deals ATM)

Thing you linked is just a controller, but if you prefer using laptop I guess MPD is fine for controlling.

I used to have MPC500 which was awesome for live use and you can get used pretty cheap. I bought later on a beat up 1000 from friend, fixed it and I love it even more. But 500 is great machine, runs from batteries too.

Nice! I like the bass that thing is kickin' out!

LepLoop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsc8UNF … ure=relmfu

I've fallen in love with the microkorg's arpeggiator recently. think I'm gonna take the dive into MIDI. haha

Somewhat OT, but feel free to rip and sample from the links above

DKSTR - I would love to add an MPC into the mix, but it's a little too pricy for me to scoop up anytime soon. Maybe if I save hard till christmas :-P Are the entry level MPCs (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboard … c=3WWRWXGP) worth picking up, or am I better off saving for something better?

(edit) Also an MPC would be goddamned perfect for throwing in sounds I've sampled from bent toys. Those things never seem to last long enough to use for performance, so I'm all about sampling them (pro-tip: Run the bent toy audio out through a guitar amp that's mic'd up for a really deep and rough sound -> Trying to pull all the sounds out for sampling and Trying to play the same bent instrument against a beat)

yay monotribe!

i use gijs' master clock generator (the one with the trigger outs) to sync the MT to nanoloop. http://gieskes.nl/master-clock-generator/
that allows me to have both channels free on the DMG. With hard panning, that gives me 3 channels on the mixer. typically, i use the left for synth voices ande right for percussive stuff.
with a little modification to the code, it is possible to clock a delay pedal via the tap tempo jack, because delays in time are süper awesome
oh, and theres also midi out available, just in case.

here's a recording from the first jam with that setup, never mind the nonsense
http://soundcloud.com/shiz-cake/liquid- … oure-a-boy

since then, we've evolved into something that resebles a "band" but we only do live stuff, so no recent recordings available.

PS: great stuff chipocrite!

MPC, end thread.

I wouldn't call electribes powerful, when it comes to MIDI functionality ... limited CC controls make them less than ideal for some uses

If you take the midi route then korg electribe is powefull and affordable option. I have ES-1 and I really like it but I always wanted an EM-1. Depeds on what kind of sounds you want to get.

Monotron Delay, Monotron Duo, and a gameboy, a simplistic approach (except you lose the stereo, which kinda sucks).

Thanks for the responses everyone. I've got some good info to run with here. The monotribe is definitely popular with these forums! haha. I hadn't heard of the shruthi-1 before, but it looks pretty bad ass. I'll have to find some demo videos of it.

I'm not too interested in incorporating looping controls. I think it forces the song structure to be sequentially layered (something I hated about techno from the 90s).

Chipocrite - Thanks for the vid link. I like how dynamic you've got your setup. I might have to look into scooping up a mono tribe too :-P

But if you have access to a drill press, midi mod for the monotribe is easy, especially if you buy a kit.

I also vote for nebulophone for live playings.