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Perkons hd-01 final thoughts! Is this any good?
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Күн бұрынDecided to share a few personal thoughts from my experience thus far. I like it :)
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@TonyAndersonMusic Жыл бұрын
It was really helpful to hear you talk about this unit without actually hearing it. I wanted to know someone’s thoughts from a more simple perspective for a long time… Knob per function is absolutely the way to go, and I’m surprised more manufacturers are not doing this. Getting lost in options with small plastic devices is hell on earth for me
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Hah! I really couldn't agree more regarding small plastic devices. I am glad they make small plastic devices for the price and mobility. They have a place, but having a nice selection of one knob per function devices are nice to work with. One knob per function devices become limited, but really challenge interface engineers to create something competitive against screen based devices. Screen based devices can almost compare to an endless amount of VST plugins for an engineer. So many options and things you can pack in, but the user must navigate at some point. Thanks for the comment Tony!!
@ThinkerThunker Жыл бұрын
I'm not afraid of having a bigger unit either, so I agree 😊
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Just way more fun! :) Thanks for the comment!
@chrisalexander7819 Жыл бұрын
Yea I’ve been working with a big unit for a long time and it’s always been a pleasure.
@chrisolley2762 Жыл бұрын
Love it when people just play such great music on a machine. Glad he’s not just talking all the way through it about things like he doesn’t like mono.
@thosesmallyesterdays Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for mine to arrive (3+ months since the order already, expecting mine around the 2nd week of January) and I'm gonna return to this video once I get it 👊 Thanks for making me even more excited!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Im so excited for you! You will love it! And thank you for spending time watching my video. I hope it provides great value when your unit arrives. Keep a look out for more videos as my walkthrough on creating patches and tracks will be posting soon!
@thosesmallyesterdays Жыл бұрын
@@Noise-Maker I will keep a look out for more videos, indeed (JUST got the shipping confirmation, woohoo!). Have a creative 2023 mate, keep it up!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
@@thosesmallyesterdays Nice!! Waiting is so hard but knowing its coming is awesome!
@tomslazdovskis202 Жыл бұрын
Big thumbs up for properly sized gear!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Somebody loves us table hog producers :)
@AcidTechnoMan5000 Жыл бұрын
Hear that Roland?
@suntzu6122 Жыл бұрын
This machine is so damn elegant. Thats why im drawn to it so much. That blue aint bad either.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Its fantastic for sure! Thanks for the comment!
@crazzylee 5 ай бұрын
I watched a guy get it to play in stereo with an external effect. Sounded badass.
@Noise-Maker 5 ай бұрын
Yes! That's the only way for me these days. I'm not much of a mono person unless it really needs to be mono for some reason.
@crazzylee 5 ай бұрын
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@brandonmacdonald7802 Жыл бұрын
These things are 100% going to increase in value over the next 20 years. They are the perfect modern non-x0x techno-box. Can't wait to get mine.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
I agree and really excited for you! Let me know how you get along with it and feel free to reach out with any questions.
@ZenMountain Жыл бұрын
I own one and I love it but I completely disagree...They will definitely go down in price. Also, they are already working on a v2 and unless Erica completely ruins it, which I doubt, this one will be inevitably left behind.
@katesfather8619 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the replies. Got it figured out. Everything OK just me being a noob. It an excellent bit of kit. I sold my Pulsar to get this and I'm pleased I did. More accessible. Running the tempo from Angela's new work out. Then into ableton. Works at treat.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! I sold a few bits myself to fund it. Worth it!
@Garflips 8 күн бұрын
I don't need a Perkons. But I want a Perkons. I also need a new car soon... hmmmmmm.
@Noise-Maker 8 күн бұрын
😆 Tough choices
@Garflips 7 күн бұрын
@@Noise-Maker I do wish it offered two things: resonance control and 3 more delays. I think for the price, individual delay settings for each voice is not unreasonable and man, would that take it over the top. The way it is, I'd want to run external pedals for that and, well... that's clunky and more money... but doable of course.
@AcidTechnoMan5000 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Confused AF about the kits part, but I'll find out tomorrow if I get it 🤡
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Its a bit strange at first but really makes sense when you save a couple times. And you can change the behavior if you dont like the default work flow with Patterns and Kits.
@kvmoore1 Жыл бұрын
The kit-pattern thing/structure reminds me of my TR-8S. In fact, the sequencer on this does have quite a bit in common with the TR-8S. Honestly, when I heard sound demos of this machine when it was first released just a few months ago, I wasn't impressed. However, it looks awesome! Enjoy!!!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the sequencer. I didnt find the dry sounds to be that impressive from the demos either. Once I got to explore I found plenty sounds to my taste. Thanks for the comment!
@kvmoore1 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Cee You're welcome. Yeah, I guess the sounds are an acquired taste. The good thing is the fact it is a drum "synth" which allows you to shape the tones (voices) to your preference.
@suntzu6122 Жыл бұрын
Imo there arent a lot of especially competent users yet. Its too new.
@ghostowndjs8820 Жыл бұрын
perfect circuit just got some in
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Finally!
@arenreiser3643 Жыл бұрын
Can u Show us some More „soft“ Sounds pls. I dont like this industrial Style But love (dub) Techno. And i think its a Good machine for it. But i am Not sure if the Perkons only can Made this harsh Style. U say it in your video But i would like to Hear it too 😊
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Aren! Will do! Hope to have something out soon!
@florafunk4515 Жыл бұрын
Love mine
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Its a very easy drum machine to love!
@thechronicnoizeco.6675 Жыл бұрын
It is a thing of beauty. I’ll never be able to afford one though.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this sparks some interest in other designers making a cheaper version.
@InFamousProductions Жыл бұрын
hey bro, cool thoughts vid. I have had one for about 1 month and half, and I have not had much time to play it. I look at it a thousand times a day and want to jam on it. I had a serious problem with it syncing with me midi out of Logic and finally contacted support at Erica, and they sent me the new firmware that had came out days before, super lucky. and that fixed the midi problem so if any of you have midi issues, you probably have the old firmware. so ya , I've just been working on jobs and not much time to jam on it. maybe I will later tonight I hope. I hope you make a few vids showing some of the tricks you have learned because there are a few weird concepts to rewire the brain to.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad they fixed that problem. Hopefully you get some time to finally jam on it! This machine is so inviting to play. I will be putting out some workflow videos soon, so stay tuned! Have fun jamming on it! And thanks for the comment!
@SPACEMUSICSOUNDSYSTEM Жыл бұрын
Im absolutely trying to find my drummachine: 1: No menu dive 2: 1 function per knob 3: very characteristic punches 4: not a lot of twesking till it sounds good 5: no annoying shizzl sounds 6: 4 BD & a snare thats it 7: A volume controle per BD /SD etc what emse is out there? Vermona (pretty metallic) .. Ritmobox.. Lyra... Yomox basically if u get 4 & trigger every single one seperately.. what else?!?! tipps? thanks
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Hi! The list you provided is why i landed on the Perkons. I have owned many machines and this one is my favorite thus far. Played way more the first month than any other one. Its just so easy to start up and get stuff going. I really dont know of anything just like the perkons. Thanks for the comment.
@brandonmacdonald7802 Жыл бұрын
Maybe modular? That seems extremely specific.
@KeithDuncanSound Жыл бұрын
THIS IS GREAT!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you Keith!!
@briandeady2385 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great user insight to this machine... the only drawback for me is having to always tune the voices..which is why I left the Dfam..how has your experience been tuning the voices? Many Thanks
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!! I sold devices that wouldn't let me tune voices. However, I noticed on voice 3 when i was attempting to tune it, it seemed to step through notes. I could hear an audible step, very subtle. I have to explore more into this but could be why i havent had much of an issue getting it to sit well with my mixes.
@EarlyMist Жыл бұрын
Tune voices? I thought this thing was digital?
@Claidheambmor 11 күн бұрын
@@EarlyMist Digital notes require tuning too - how else would you get a G note if you're on a C?
@LabRatWarfare Жыл бұрын
A great thoughts/impressions video! I want to get a new drum machine soon, appreciate this! I'm not worried about the droning myself lol (I don't "drone" because I will get bored very quickly and just fall asleep hahaaha) 🙌🐀
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah I hear you! The drones could also be used in the background to add atmosphere as well. Like strange modulated noises that pass through in a subtle way. What's interesting is this machine may lead you in to areas you never thought you would care to venture. Some of the aggressive sounds have grown on me and have found a tasteful place in some of my sets. Hope you get one and enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for the kind comments!!!
@katesfather8619 Жыл бұрын
Cant really turn up that loud without gettin noise from the main out.ive got it pluged into my 18i20. Any thoughts
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Hi Kates, I do get a little noise when I fully crank the volume and the drive with compression. Watch your drive levels and maybe boost from the audio interface not the main out of the Perkons. I wouldn't call this box noisy but it has it when you drive it hard. Let me know what you find. Thanks.
@Claidheambmor 11 күн бұрын
Turn down the compressor. Or accept that some pieces of gear are noisy - you'd hate playing guitar lol
@pressgangs Жыл бұрын
@3:48 you mentioned you can change the behavior of the mutes. I've looked through the manual and can't seem to find that explained? Would love if I did not have to shift + mute so curious
@pressgangs Жыл бұрын
Nvm, I was using my physical manual and the first google hit to PDF is also the older version. Just found the updated manual.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
@@pressgangs Ah!! I never opened my hard manual on this. Could have went through the same thing you did. Glad you found the update!
@christopherpederson1021 Жыл бұрын
Iterations? Lol, how about actually shipping the first one out
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
They are trickling out here and there but will be nice to see them in stock soon. I believe March we should see a big batch.
@OCEANSINSPACE Жыл бұрын
hells yea, Ive, never seen this b4. Slick buttons huh? Slamming them mutes and triggers.'
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Yeah the buttons are quality for sure. Can take some hits, feels solid as like a tank. It really feels the way it looks.
@williamwallace6508 Жыл бұрын
Modor dr2? very hard decision
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
DR2 looks like a fun one. A bit more in the box but not by much and offers more goodies. Perks is raw and needs those sends for my taste. But feels quality from top to bottom and begs to be played all day.
@williamwallace6508 Жыл бұрын
@Noise-Maker Only 4 tracks? Seems limited vs 6 on the modor. Like both though!
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
@@williamwallace6508 Would love to try the modor. Maybe someday if Perfect Circuit has one on display i can test drive it. I will say this box seems to check all the boxes for me.
@williamwallace6508 Жыл бұрын
@Noise-Maker just ordered one today in the UK. Cost was 1920 USD. Not cheap but what I've been looking for for a while now. Great video btw. 👍
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
@@williamwallace6508 Enjoy that! Let me know your thoughts after you have a few weeks with it. Love to hear about it.
@eetmyess5632 9 ай бұрын
It has too many stupid bugs It constantly crashes And Erica synths isn’t helpful at all
@Noise-Maker 9 ай бұрын
Ah man thats a bummer. I hope they fix whatever you where experiencing. I havent had any bugs yet thankfully.
@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын
It needs 6 voices to be useful to me because you need kick, clap, snare, hi hats, cymbal and rimshot at minimum. That is why I went with a Rytm instead.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
Oh a Rytm is way more capable by far. Perkons is a different way to play and really focused on the live aspect. I vibe better with it in a live setting. I had a rytm and found endless possibilities with it. Good purchase, it wont disappoint.
@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын
@@Noise-Maker agree and I have several Erica Synths modules for eurorack modular and they are fantastic. If I was playing live the Perkons would be a consideration. I love my Rytm and believe it or not the Virus TI2 synthesizer has amazing drum sounds as well.
@Noise-Maker Жыл бұрын
@@GuitarsAndSynths Oh that Virus can do just about anything. My favorite digital synth. Amazing how good it still is.
@GuitarsAndSynths 9 ай бұрын
agree my live rig is now Virus TI2 and Rytm MK2 and small modular case plus new update to Rytm makes even better @@Noise-Maker
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