I just checked out this tracker on my Mac and it is absolutely fantastic. Excellent work Xeron.

This is a lovely tracker.

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Hey thanx for the thoughts yoyz2k! As this is a drum pack the size is pretty easy to keep small especially since the synth I am using is mono only. I will try to keep the filesizes small for future packs too smile

I will try to stay as close as I can to the 8.3 conventions. I think this would be an excellent idea to keep things organized.

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Hey guys! I am a huge piggy fan and would like to give back to this awesome community as m-.-n has done with his terrific software. I am no programer but I am fairly decent (debatable tongue) with sound design for sample instruments.

What I would like to do is create a series of sample packs for our friendly Piggy Tracker community that is free to use by anyone. All samples will be Piggy compatible with different themes. I want to post updates and ask for community feedback for the packs as I am developing them so please hit me up.

The first pack I am working on is demonstrated below. Please throw around any ideas you have for me and any advice for this or future sample packs with PMs or comments.

Thanx guys and Pig on.

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(37 replies, posted in LittleGPTracker)

Mdashdotdashn wrote:

@Lazerbeat

Changelog -> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/li … ssage/2403

this looks good!

OSX wont work for me. I am running it on mountain Lion if that would make any difference.

All i can say to you guys is that the resample function is key. Nanoloop has a 2 op fm synth engine that can produce some nice fm sounds but is a little thin on its own. I also find the pulse channels to be a little dull. If you layer your sounds and resample them you can get bigger sounding synths and fatter results and put it all into one channel. you want bigger kicks? program a kick over several layers and then resample it. BAM you got a complex synthetic drum ready to go and 100% nanoloop made. I personally prefer the FM synthesis in nanoloop but with this tactic you can add 3 types of synthesis into one unique and powerful sound. It will work with anything, drums, basses, leads, etc. the sound design becomes 10 times more full, powerful, and unique.

I made the bass in this song using this method.
http://tapedecktheory.tumblr.com/post/3 … itle#notes

I have better stuff somewhere but nothing recorded. I will have to go look for better samples to share with you guys.

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J. Arthur Keenes wrote:

If it's for a home studio, wouldn't you want a recording interface of some kind (assuming you're recording on your computer) instead of (again I'm assuming) what looks like a live mixer? You should be able to find a decent (at least) 2 channel usb or firewire interface for $100-$150 or so on craigslist.  Especially since you're probably recording not too many sources simultaneously (so many assumptions).

all taken care of in that regard but good advice smile

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So I have a bit of time and money to focus on getting my home studio in order. I have been selling off all my cheap equipment and upgrading it all with higher quality stuff while working on recordings for a new project. Since I am trying to move to the more professional production value I found my old mixers weren't cutting it as they added too much hisssssss and background sounds. Truthfully I dont mind a little color in my mixes but when coupled with digital VSTs, the recorded sounds stuck out waaaay too much. A nice in-between would be ideal where I could have low levels of sound without becoming too sterile. The point of me recording from hardware is after all an attempt to stop my sounds from becoming too "fake," which I have been finding frustrating since switching back to working with DAWs.

Do you guys have any suggestions about what to buy? I have limited space so a 4 to 12 channel mixer would be good. analog is preferred (like how it clips better).  Both vintage and modern models are welcome. Saving money is always good too wink

$0 (lol) to $300 would be my price range.

radnesssss i am shaking with anticipation by my mailbox.

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The three that got me really excited.

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Terbografx wrote:

I tried it at NAMM. Pretty beastly.

i hate you.

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(Nods with approval)

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roboctopus wrote:

Thanks for the info!  I have a Moog Phatty but I've been really interested in the Minibrute because I like knob-per-function more than I like patch storage.  Sounds like the Minibrute is capable of some interesting, non-moogy tones, which is attractive.

On a side note, did you guys hear Korg is remaking the MS-20? Supposedly a pretty much exact recreation, some of the original designers and engineers on board, except with mini keys and 1/8 jacks on the patch panel. And midi/USB midi. The idea of it gives me a synth-boner.  If it sounds good...

I sold a few bits of gear that I didn't use anymore to get the minibrute including my Roland Alpha Juno 2 with it's patch memory. I have to say. I dont miss the patch storage at all. I actually find that more and more of my gear doesn't have patch storage and I am totally ok with that.
Sometimes the fancier/convenient features of modern synths just get in the way of working with the thing. I generally end up not using the memory anyways. I just like to tweek, record, and tweek etc. etc. and have a constantly changing patch. It feels more organic and I dont have to think about technical workflows, menu screens, and assignments.

I did actually hear some rumors about a remake of the ms-20 being discussed during some namm 2013 discussions! I personally would love to see that happen. Especially since I feel that korg hasn't put out any seriously worthy synths in a long time. They focus too much on making things dumbed down for the general populace while making it harder for the more indepth user to get what they want. Korg really needs to just quit beating around the bush and put out a new serious analog product. How many more kaossilators, preset analog modeling, and gimmicky unfocused products can they make before people get bored and start looking for something better sounding and more useful? Its a shame since they made such strong synths like the ms-10 and 20, mono/poly, and the PolySix.

/korgrant

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BUMP!!!
I Just picked up one of these off of ebay for a good price (saved $100 Bucks WWWWWOOOOO!!!). I am really liking the thing. I have been geeking out over the oscillators. As much as I love modular synths I was drawn to this fixed synth hardcore. I can say honestly that this synth is the first one i have been genuinely excited about to come out in a few years.

There is a lot of products that just seem mediocre. I would say this is not one of them.

Here is some tests of the oscillators running through a crappy oscilloscope on my computer. Enjoy!

was there anybody selling a crystal clear mod kit or something for the model 2 megadrive?