Vermona DRM1 Pt. 08 - Techno Jam 

Agree, deluxe is pimped. Also only accepts midi + gate. If your system outputs CV, you'll get missed steps. I returned mine, but if they come up with a version with a more robust midi cc implementation, I'll be first in line. [Not really a Vermona thing to do midi CC, tho]

Hopefully you'll be able to pick one up soon!

@@OscillatorSink soon or later... I know her now! I'll tell you!;) thank you!

If it helps tide you over, a few weeks ago I released a big, free sample pack of just this drum synth: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hHtUD4YzXYk.html

It is.😀

+Point 45 I honestly don't think you'd be disappointed with either. I agree, the DRM1 sounds great, and at its best I'd also say it sounds "better" to my ears (not a slight on the Drum Brute, it sounds really great as well - insane what Arturia achieved at that price point). Don't underestimate the additional performance aspects the Drum Brute brings - I know you're saying you'd sequence externally, but the sequencer and other performance controls on the Brute are super integrated and fun and creative and it leads to parts that you wouldn't discover if you were working externally. I think a lot of it will come down to what you think is more important to you in the short term. That extra sonic 'oomph' or the exploration of those performance aspects. Hope that helps (although I worry I've probably just made things worse!).

Well, I literally asked for opinions, so I'm glad you gave yours. I agree that the controls on the Brute are amazing and the lack of oomph can be compensated later on (for instance Kick Lancet, Mbase, ... or -why not- the Drm1) if really needed, I guess. That being said, I think the most rational decision is clear but since when am I supposed to be rational when it comes to gear? Thanks for the feedback, it doesn't make it easier but you are right, neither will be disappointing but the Brute's controls might add more creativity and that's probably the best path for me to follow.

Oscillator Sink Got myself a Brute! Thx A...

how do you like the drumbrute? I'm deciding between a tanzbär, the vermona and the drumbrute.

To me the Drum Brute does not sound good. I think it's quite evident that it needs to rely on a lot of external processing to sound good. The sequencer is the best thing about it. As for the Tanzbar, well I just sold mine and got a DRM-1, and I already had a Beatstep Pro so I'm covered on the sequencer end of things. To me the Vermona just sounds the best of all 3. Tanzbar can be nice but also has to rely a lot on external processing. I would usually need to compress the kick twice for it to sound really good, and many of the other sounds I find too "sharp". I also don't think the sequencer of the Tanzbar has the nicest groove, even with swing. The hi-hats for example, always sounded very "square" and it is hard to get them to sound very groovy, in my opinion.

Nothing but Vermona - if recall correctly the two bass notes are the Tom channels.

+Mads Vadsholt it's superb, I'd highly recommend it - bear in mind that using the trigger inputs mean sacrificing velocity which is a big source of expression on this unit. But you can't argue with the sound! Thanks for checking out the video!

Good point. Thank you!

+Mads Vadsholt but on the other hand, it would be super cool as part of a modular rig...

could?? sir IT WILL be amazing!!

The multi is basically 3 oscillators that you can detune away from each other over a wide range. I explain and demonstrate it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zq0-L6tsf8A.html

Ohoh really nice i didnt know that ! Thanks