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Loque wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

But it lacks some basic synth features like glide time, envelopes, filters, modulation and more CV.

I think that is a feature and part of the charm of modules like this.

Loque wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

So... I played a bit with it. It has some great generators! But it lacks some basic synth features like glide time, envelopes, filters, modulation and more CV.

When comes the full features version? I would pay for it

Well, isn't it part of the design concept? The original Plaits is an oscillator, but has also some auxiliary tools like an LPG for basic autonomous functionality. It is not a full fledged synth.

So I see Macro more in the line with RE's like Jiggery's Ammo generators or other stuff.

On the other hand: your wish is totally valid, but it goes more into the direction of a software version of Arturia MicroFreak, right?

Well this does need additional seperate modules like envelope and filter modules. It's a terrific sound generator on its own but it would be nice if a suitable filter and a good envelope generator was seperately available.

madmacman wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

Loque wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

So... I played a bit with it. It has some great generators! But it lacks some basic synth features like glide time, envelopes, filters, modulation and more CV.

When comes the full features version? I would pay for it

So I see Macro more in the line with RE's like Jiggery's Ammo generators or other stuff.

That's given me a great idea I'm going to load up some Ammo combis that use the Charlotte env generator etc and replace Ammo with Macro. Thanks

What's a Charlotte env generator ?
Is it available on the shop as a seperate RE ?

visheshl wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

What's a Charlotte env generator ?
Is it available on the shop as a seperate RE ?

https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... generator/

madmacman wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

visheshl wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

What's a Charlotte env generator ?
Is it available on the shop as a seperate RE ?

https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... generator/

So this can be connected to macro and we can use Charlotte's env instead of macro's built in envelope ?
Could someone post a screenshot of the back panel cabling of this ?
If i understand it, i might buy Charlotte.

crimsonwarlock wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

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madmacman wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

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Sure. I get it.

But as an example, i cannot automate the number of voices. Does not seem to be a thing? Well, it also cannot be mapped to a Combinator2...

And regarding Glide Time...i cannot recreate it since there is no pitch CV or Pitch total control. In VCV you can glide a oscillator...

And all the 16 voices are nice, but the real power of polyphonic synth lies in the per-voice-control. Even in VCV i can do this quite easily. In Reason its a pain and requires weird cabling with CVPT or Redistributor and everything must be doubled for each voice.

The lack of CV is a problem, when you want to modulate something and need to go via Combinator, which disables automation control. Sure, you can hack this too, but man...

Please provide a filter bypass switch so that when we want to use a seperate filter with this, we can bypass the internal filter.
Often this Synth will be used with a seperate filter, so a filter bypass switch would be a good idea.

Ideally this bypass switch should not be saved with the patch, so if you have bypassed the filter and are using an external filter, any patch you load should bypass the filter, just like the bypass effect switch found in other reason effects. That switch is not saved with the patch.

Also please provide a decay & sustain knobs if lpg/env switch is set to env.

Or please please make a new version of this Synth, with europa,grain like envelope section.
Filters we can use external filters, we can also use external LFOs, but a nice env section would greatly enhance the kind of sounds this Synth can produce. I love the generator section of this Synth.
If you can make a version with a europa like envelope section, i would definitely buy it if it's within 20$ range.

I love it.

It reminds me of the Noise Engineering modules.

Please don't change a thing.


"The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple."

- Albert Einstein

BRIGGS wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

Please don't change a thing.

+1

BRIGGS wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

I love it.

It reminds me of the Noise Engineering modules.

Please don't change a thing.


"The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple."

- Albert Einstein

Well it's possible to not change a thing in this Synth, however it's also possible to make another version with a better envelope section.
That version can be sold rather than given for free, those who like it may buy it.
It's a digital world afterall, noone is actually physically manufacturing the unit.
Files can easily be duplicated and altered as needed and sold as seperate versions.
I personally feel that a good editable envelope section would enhance the type of sounds this Synth is able to create.
Filters, effects and LFOs can be used seperately, but envelopes are per note, and can't be used as intended if used seperately.

visheshl wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

BRIGGS wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

I love it.

It reminds me of the Noise Engineering modules.

Please don't change a thing.


"The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple."

- Albert Einstein

Well it's possible to not change a thing in this Synth, however it's also possible to make another version with a better envelope section.
That version can be sold rather than given for free, those who like it may buy it.
It's a digital world afterall, noone is actually physically manufacturing the unit.
Files can easily be duplicated and altered as needed and sold as seperate versions.
I personally feel that a good editable envelope section would enhance the type of sounds this Synth is able to create.
Filters, effects and LFOs can be used seperately, but envelopes are per note, and can't be used as intended if used seperately.

Or, you could sample Macro, and load the results into Grain.

Grain has a monster envelope section.

What a lovely free gift, I'll be using this.

madmacman wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

Loque wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

So... I played a bit with it. It has some great generators! But it lacks some basic synth features like glide time, envelopes, filters, modulation and more CV.

When comes the full features version? I would pay for it

Well, isn't it part of the design concept? The original Plaits is an oscillator, but has also some auxiliary tools like an LPG for basic autonomous functionality. It is not a full fledged synth.

So I see Macro more in the line with RE's like Jiggery's Ammo generators or other stuff.

On the other hand: your wish is totally valid, but it goes more into the direction of a software version of Arturia MicroFreak, right?

I wish the microfreak sounded half as good as this RE, though...

modecca wrote: ↑

21 Feb 2022

Good to see you back in action Teflon, jamming and tweaking away.
The video does a good job of showing off the wide palette of sounds that can be made with this synth. And having that display of Macro in the corner is a nice touch too, so one can see what's going on.

crimsonwarlock wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

BRIGGS wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

Please don't change a thing.

+1

+1

It looks like and sounds like mutable Reaktor block... fantastic.

TritoneAddiction wrote: ↑

21 Feb 2022

Good to see you back in action Teflon, jamming and tweaking away.
The video does a good job of showing off the wide palette of sounds that can be made with this synth. And having that display of Macro in the corner is a nice touch too, so one can see what's going on.

Macro encouraged me to dust off my poor forgotten controller, leaning up against the wall collecting cobwebs.

Many thanks to the developers of this great device.

visheshl wrote: ↑

20 Feb 2022

Please provide a filter bypass switch so that when we want to use a seperate filter with this, we can bypass the internal filter.
Often this Synth will be used with a seperate filter, so a filter bypass switch would be a good idea.

When the Filter knob is turned all the way up, the filter is effectively bypassed. Using this in conjunction with ENV mode gives you a signal that's great for working with external filters!

modecca wrote: ↑

24 Feb 2022

Nice

modecca wrote: ↑

21 Feb 2022

Macro encouraged me to dust off my poor forgotten controller, leaning up against the wall collecting cobwebs.

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Was this photo taken in Chernobyl?