#81

If I for some reason was forced to go super cheap + super minimal, the following combo would keep me entertained:

  • reaper for recording audio + deliberate sequencing
  • orca for generative sequencing
  • vcvrack and pure data for audio generation
  • probably some kind of thing to touch/interact with
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#82

Does anyone have any recommendations for inexpensive monitors? And I do mean inexpensive :slight_smile:

I really don’t need/want mastering quality speakers, just something which I can use to listen to the modular and get out from under the headphones, but which aren’t total plastic crap.

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#83

I really like my IK iLoud Micro Monitors. There are a few B-stock ones on Reverb now for around $250/pair, but I think I got mine for more like $200. They’re tiny and sound really good, to my unprofessional ears. (Cheap is of course relative here…)

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#84

I have a circa 14 year old version of these that do the job well and never let me down.

#85

I got Presonus Erises - nice and cheap and small.

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#86

Yeah, just spotted these on Amazon - they’re very highly-rated, and CHEAP ;p

The specs look good; my only concern with them is that they presumably only go down to 80Hz - @kriskeyser how do you find their bass reproduction?

EDIT: Oh, specifically the 3.5" - I don’t know which ones you have…

#87

In that price range the M-Audio AV-42 are ok… (I have a pair on one computer) - they’re pretty good for the price. (I dont have fancy monitors - the only others I have are Adam T5V which I am really happy with - spent a lot of time auditioning them against other monitors)

#88

I have the 3.5 and I think the bass is a little lacking but it’s hard to beat at the price range.

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#89

I’m surprised pawn shops/thrift stores haven’t come up more. Granted they’re a bit labor intensive but you can occasionally find a few gems. My wife is an avid thrifter (or was at least before the present madness) and once found me a Yamaha SY22 AND a Casio CZ1000 for like 40 bucks. Had to scavenge a couple power supplies but working in IT means I had what I needed in the old “miscellaneous parts drawer” next to an old IDE cable and 128mb stick of RAM.

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#90

old pa speakers, no shortage of them, and you can run sound at your own backyard show.

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#91

I feel like this is REALLY dependent on where you live. Here, Copenhagen, DK, it seems like every and all thrift, second-hand and garage sale now knows how to check Ebay, vintagesynth.com, etc. Not expecting a mint 909 for pennies, but maybe a portasound or something like that :slight_smile:

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#92

I have the Fostex PM0.3dH, 140 euros a pair, not incredible, but very cheap