Hi Sean, I'm glad this was helpful! I didn't know you have the M8 :) I'll have one on preorder as well, so I'll be able to compare this whole tracker generation…hopefully soon.

Thanks for your feedback! Yes, the Tracker+ is incredibly powerful, the synths sound so nice :)

@@SONWU 100%

This is the first time I've heard anyone say an alt to the MPC. I struggled with MPC and sold it. Interesting thought.

Thanks! Yeah Tracker+ is the one :) In comparison with MPC, I am referring to the simplicity of sampling & sequencing. The pads make this workflow very appealing and the look and feel of the device has a retrovibe just like old MPCs…but is a little more capable than they were.

Have another slice of carrot cake - mouth watering sampler so checking the vibe between mini and + - + is winning for me at the mo Wabbit.

Thanks!

Not that I know of.

Sorry to hear about your thumbs. I am glad I could spare you the disappointment though. I guess the M8 could suit you, as you can exchange the switches on it and just choose the lightest possible.

Would be nice, but they are taken up by other functions…we'll see!

@@SONWU I don't have any version of Polyend Tracker myself (I'm somewhat thirsting after the +), but I see that there is a Shift button. That probably means button combinations are a thing, which means the developers (if they wanted to) probably could add in a button combination that switches those functions for triggers, and switches back to those functions. I'm not a programmer, so maybe it's easier said than done, but it would surprise me if there's no way of making that work.

@@Swenglish Yeah, there is a shift button, but it's not a good idea to get it in hope that there will be a certain function in future…overall the experience on the fullsized Tracker+ is MUCH better. I think most people that have used both will confirm that.

@@SONWU Yeah, I have no intention of getting a Mini myself, but it would be nice for those who already have one to get such a workflow upgrade. Personally, I'd get the + if anything. The one thing I'm not sure about is the price. I did tell myself when the original came out that I'd wait for the inevitable stereo version, and the lack of triggers was the reason I didn't get the Mini. However, I have bought other sampling grooveboxes, and now I'm like...how many do I need vs how much do I need the money?

Good points! Powering with a phone is a great idea :)

In my opinion yes, 100%. Unless of course you are happy with the OG, and don't need synths, stereo samples, or multi-track audio interface capability (I think the OG doesn't have that, right?).

Sorry to hear that, that's a case for customer service I guess.

@@SONWU I got it? sorry to botter with that, I exchanged the sd card and the machine restarted

OG doesn’t have: -stereo samples -synth engines -multitrack audio interface (as far as I am aware) also the OG has less RAM for samples, meaning less sample space per project.

kinda popped. like it.

@@krazywabbit 🙏

i prefer the blue background, but switching it up makes your video page look more fun

Yes, using the arp/chord effect you can play chords.

Not a good idea in my opinion. If anything get the Tracker+ and a battery pack. Either way, there will be some downsides to this trade, as the Elektron parameter locks allow you to do a lot of stuff. In the tracker you can have less of those active per step.

Haven't properly read it yet, but had a look at the synth engines :)

My pleasure! Are you listening on a mono speaker? Because I noticed it too, when I listened on my Mac speaker, but when listening on proper stereo speakers or headphones, it’s ok.

​@@SONWU yeah one side is out of phase. so in mono, it disappears - but in stereo it just sounds.. well, out of phase haha. slightly annoying but won't prevent me from watching this vid :) hopefully not a problem with your tracker+ !!

@@SONWU I was listening with an iPad Pro which has stereo speakers.

@@SONWU Hi, also an normal stereo speakers: Check the audio!

I haven't tested it yet, but soon!

Thats cool

You might be listening on a mono speaker, right? I heard it too, when listening on my Mac mini…but with stereo speakers, it's alright.

@@SONWU maybe I had one ear piece in…thank you

I hope that too 🫤

Do people still do road trips and fly?

agree- unless you carry a power brick around - doesnt make sense to carry the full form tracker around(as much as I love mine).. Fact is mini is just an excellent portable field device you can keep in your backpack and jam out whenever inspiration strikes.

to add- he is comparing a laptop and an iphone and suggesting its always better to have a laptop because "hardware keyboard"

I think the difference in operation (especially not having the pads) is significant enough to point out to someone deciding between the two devices.

@@SONWU appreciate it Son Wu- big fan of your work buddy. Please keep it up. Hoping you can do a couple more videos in your typical style for a standalone view of mini 🙏🏼

I haven't tested it yet, but soon!

Thats cool

@@J-Hz 😉

Lol, the M8 is just a bunch of open-source junk repackaged. Doesn't even have original synths, their just the MI stuff.

@@202xcic You say shit lol. The M8 takes over the ergonomics of LSDJ trackers, but is still different in its interface. For synthesizer engines, the only open source engine is the Macrosynth, which is taken from the Braids of Mutable instruments. All other motors are specific to the M8 such as : the wavsynth which is an 8-bit chiptune engine, the fm synth with 4 operators, or the hypersynth, which is a polyphonic synthesizer. You have to tried Polyend and Dirtywave trackers to get an opinion, which is my case. I will pass the sample engine, because the ability to stream directly from the sd card without limit on the samples definitively burys Polyend's specs at this level.