Robotic Bean - Portatron Tape Synthesizer (VST3)

[danc]

Available now for $29 - https://audioplugin.deals/product/porta ... botic-bean

Get extra 10% off with code TACO10 if you buy today (24 Jan).

At this price it might be more enticing for those sat on the fence with it.

[Ahornberg]

Thanks!

[MrFigg]

Right, I've got it on the Cart. One thing though...is this really just essentially a four layer sampler. What I mean is...if I layered a load of samples then put on a few of the multitude of Lo-Fi effects plugins I own would it be the same. Or does Portatron do something over and above? Just wondering. I tried it but only got 20 minutes

Edit: Too late. Bought!!!

[danc]

Right, I've got it on the Cart. One thing though...is this really just essentially a four layer sampler. What I mean is...if I layered a load of samples then put on a few of the multitude of Lo-Fi effects plugins I own would it be the same. Or does Portatron do something over and above? Just wondering. I tried it but only got 20 minutes

I thought the same... because yes... I can do the FX (EQ, panning, drive, delay, reverb) with any other plugin. I have other FX that can give me tape start/stop FX.

Where it comes alive for me is when you start to automate everything (like loop positions, rewind, reverse, locator 1/2/3 positions, dropout, wobble, tape-speed etc etc) You can bring a lot of interest to quite mundane sounds. You have to think outside the box when using this - and just imagine you had a real tape recorder but hooked up with MIDI control on every element. Yes - that is what a sampler can do, but this is a lot more analogue tappey... you just need to keep resetting that 20-min test and try out various ideas and see if it adds anything to your productions. Only you can decide.

Edit: Ooohh... you bought!!!

[MrFigg]

Right, I've got it on the Cart. One thing though...is this really just essentially a four layer sampler. What I mean is...if I layered a load of samples then put on a few of the multitude of Lo-Fi effects plugins I own would it be the same. Or does Portatron do something over and above? Just wondering. I tried it but only got 20 minutes

I thought the same... because yes... I can do the FX (EQ, panning, drive, delay, reverb) with any other plugin. I have other FX that can give me tape start/stop FX.

Where it comes alive for me is when you start to automate everything (like loop positions, rewind, reverse, locator 1/2/3 positions, dropout, wobble, tape-speed etc etc) You can bring a lot of interest to quite mundane sounds. You have to think outside the box when using this - and just imagine you had a real tape recorder but hooked up with MIDI control on every element. Yes - that is what a sampler can do, but this is a lot more analogue tappey... you just need to keep resetting that 20-min test and try out various ideas and see if it adds anything to your productions. Only you can decide.

Edit: Ooohh... you bought!!!

Yeah I did . And I loooooove it!!!!!

[danc]

Yeah I did . And I loooooove it!!!!!

However... there is a BIG bug. Reset the device. Go into TAPE EDITOR and drop in a drum hit sample (not a built in one) on one of the lanes. Any short sample will do. Now - click and drag the TAPE LENGTH. And for some reason the TAPE EDITOR screen hides all the samples and the plugin hangs. You can't get out of it. You have reset your DAW. Oops. That's one for Robotic Bean to fix me thinks!

Anyone else see this?

[MrFigg]

Yeah I did . And I loooooove it!!!!!

However... there is a BIG bug. Reset the device and drop in a drum hit. Any short sample will do. Now - click and drag the TAPE LENGTH. And for some reason the TAPE EDITOR screen hides all the samples and the plugin hangs. You can't get out of it. You have reset your DAW. Oops. That's one for Robotic Bean to fix me thinks!

Anyone else see this?

Yeah...I think I found a bug while demoing it...20 minutes ran out before I could confirm. I'll get on it tomorrow.

[Steedus]

Yeah I thought it was cool but couldn't work out how to "make music" with it so to speak.. at least the music that I usually make. Still temping at this price though. Maybe I could branch out into ambient drones.

[MrFigg]

For hose who didn't buy this yesterday I'd urge you to buy it today. It's absolutely brilliant.

[joeyluck]

Available now for $29 - https://audioplugin.deals/product/porta ... botic-bean

Get extra 10% off with code TACO10 if you buy today (24 Jan).

At this price it might be more enticing for those sat on the fence with it.

I wish I could use my rewards. Their system reminds me a bit of the Reason rewards, particularly before its improvements. the Audio Plugin Deals reward system is limited on what you can spend rewards on and seems like there is nothing in which you can purchase using just reward points (you have to pay whatever the "base price" is). It's pretty confusing. I've clicked a few emails reminding me about all my reward points, only to be frustrated that it's just a creative way to get you to spend your money lol. At least Reason Studios fixed that with their system. Unless I'm misunderstanding how Audio Plugin Deals works...

[huggermugger]

For hose who didn't buy this yesterday I'd urge you to buy it today. It's absolutely brilliant.

Bugs notwithstanding?

[MrFigg]

For hose who didn't buy this yesterday I'd urge you to buy it today. It's absolutely brilliant.

Bugs notwithstanding?

Bugs notwithstanding.

[challism]

Ah man! $29 is pretty much giving it away. Sweet deal! I paid $67. I could really use that extra $38 right now. I wish I didn't see this sale price - gives me some buyer's remorse. Looks like the deal is good for another 12 days. No brainer for $29!

I wonder how AudioPlugins is able to offer this for so cheap?

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[hamsterfactor]

Picked it up yesterday with the coupon. It's weird and fun.

[moneykube]

Ah man! $29 is pretty much giving it away. Sweet deal! I paid $67. I could really use that extra $38 right now. I wish I didn't see this sale price - gives me some buyer's remorse. Looks like the deal is good for another 12 days. No brainer for $29!

I wonder how AudioPlugins is able to offer this for so cheap?

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it does not seem to be a functioning deal... you click the buy at $29... nothing.... the page reloads with nothing in your cart, unless you go for product page You click product page , goto cart and it is $179 CAD
For $29 (well, maybe, ok), but for $179 > that is a big no for me

[moneykube]

since I can't edit (within minutes after posting) I will make an extra post for the UPDATE> the shop is now functioning...
A very good deal... installed it, and enjoying this interesting evolution of my old 4 track recorder
LOVE the massive pitch option and others

[Mattvank]

Why this and not 4 times Grain in a Combinator?

[MrFigg]

Why this and not 4 times Grain in a Combinator?

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[moneykube]

Why this and not 4 times Grain in a Combinator?

I doubt it would be quite the same... neither mimic or grain can pitch things in quite the same way.
The 4 loop able tracks seem to deal with longer sounds better> from my brief exploration.
it also has the tape vibe capability, with the handy eq capability.
I don't believe you can create the same thing in grain or mimic... but, something similar > yes
I would not pay full price for it... but at 29 bucks, it is a good deal.

[huggermugger]

Downloaded the demo and it's mucho fun to use. Sounds great too. Just wish it had separate audio outs.

[joeyluck]

Why this and not 4 times Grain in a Combinator?

viewtopic.php?f=69&t=7530659

Just to be clear, that patch isn't made to try to emulate Portatron. The ramp up/down tape effect while playing was inspired by it though. I just wanted to create something with that effect and have it be polyphonic.

[Arpeg]

Thank you for the heads up.. Done deal

[challism]

Downloaded the demo and it's mucho fun to use. Sounds great too. Just wish it had separate audio outs.

It would also be nice to be able to record directly into the device, instead of having to load samples.

[Ahornberg]

It would also be nice to be able to record directly into the device, instead of having to load samples.

I'm missing that too

[MrFigg]

Wish you could slice/ copy/ paste the samples within each track and move them about.