Spectralis Groovebox and Synth Tutorial

Paul Harlyn gives a how-to lession on how to make an real time improv groove

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Spectralis
• harlyn
• synth
• synthesizer
• groovebox

[Jazzybreaks]

So where can i get one or look at the price???

looked at their web but didnt see "buy it" anywhere...

sorry for the dumb question... thanks...

and it does have all the MIDI functions right? so if i add my S3000 with it.

[paulharlyn]

Version 2 is out along with a complete hardware and software update of version 1 which will have the new features of version 2. Prices will be shown in the next few weeks after music messe 09.

[syzygywell]

paul do you have any thoughts on picking up a used spec 1 and having all the upgrades vs just buying V2? It seemed to me that having the upgrades could be more cost effective if I found one at a good price but the V2 looks like the leds and a few other modifications might be a better bet.

[paulharlyn]

I have not touched the V2 yet but I like what looks like softer buttons. I can only go by the statement that a motherboard replacement would bring V1 up to V2 specs. Sorry I can't be of more help. I will know more in time.

[lavakava]

how about sample editing like on mc808 and rs7000? can you play back vocal samples? then this machine will be complete..

[paulharlyn]

You can use use a included sample import app for the PC now and Mac soon that allows you to use your own samples and edit them using all the synth parameters like the multi mode filter, adsr and 10 node filter bank. The length of the sample would be determened by ram and media card size.

[BXLrules]

I still don't like the groovebox sound. Even though this is one of the most expensive and most feature rich ones, it still has this typical sound and feel to it. I really think the money is better spend on a decent synth and laptop combination...But that's only my opinion.

[syzygywell]

having heard most of the synths in person at NAMM I have to say this impressed me more than any other out there. I'm mostly software, NI and definitely can't wait for Omnisphere but still this thing sounds massive and is satisfying as all hell.

[jaapaap5]

Got one. All the performance functions in the tutorials are clear to me.

What is not easy for me is entering notes in the step seq. and routing.

A tutorial on that would be great.

[pharlyn]

Congrats on your purchase. Glad my video helped. Please enjoy my other videos here of my original music. Played on XM chill station and available on iTunes. paulharlyn-com

[spawnofstardust]

Thanks for making these videos. I just got my Spectralis 1 a couple weeks ago. It seems a lot easier to program & use than a Yamaha RS7000 which I had some years ago, and waaaaaay easier than the Alesis Andromeda (also more suitable in size for taking to gigs, that thing was HUGE). I have the manual for this but it's always a good help to see videos of someone demonstrating the actual processes. So thanks, it's been some help (:

[allhier01]

I have a mint condition spectralis 2 - $1675.00

[standingcorpse]

I am in love! I want one sooo bad. I like what you wrote here too.

[casiblake]

Yes BXL, I'm sure you or anyone can.

But some people simply hate making music on computers. Having a rugged, dependable box that Does It All is worth this kind of outlay, for such people.

[MsFinky]

Thanks for this video. I love grooveboxes.

[BXLrules]

Still not convinced. Todays software sequencers and dedicated hardware allow you to work without screens. For example NI's Machine or Ableton Live and the APC40... Both offer way more features then the spectralis and free you from the pattern-oriented programming. I really do love hardware, but for the same price of the spectralis I can get myself a laptop, an interface, a VA and an anologue synth...

[pharlyn]

BXL - Each have their own sound and uses. When using this live, this box gets you away from staring at a computer screen and the audience thinking everything is just audio playback. You can run this one while looking at the audience!