Thanks everyone - I'm pretty happy with the setup so far!
Jagwah wrote: ↑14 Sep 2019
I've always had my eye on the TB-3 because I really love using my ABL2 (never upgraded due to no crossgrade option), so I'm curious about your thoughts on it - especially compared to using a software clone? Thanks.
I've got both ABL2 as well as ABL3, and as far as I can tell - the Roland TB-3 is the next best thing to having an actual TB-303 taking into consideration it brings some useful and unique features to the table. Sound-wise, it's indistinguishable from ABL2/3 to my ears, especially in a mix. But the Scatter function just elevates it to a whole other level, as does the built-in effects. And just having a customized hardware controller meant to feel like a (modern take) on the 303 is just sweet as hell. If you can score a TB-3 used, I highly recommend one. They're still selling for $300 USD new over here, but I found one in mint condition - in the box - for just $155 USD on Reverb.com (sort of like an eBay geared towards musicians).
Heheheh - yeah that new MC-707 is pretty bad ass, but I already own an Akai MPC Live (which I haven't even added to my standing work area yet).
O1B wrote: ↑14 Sep 2019
Congrats, EL. Nice Set-up, too! What's your Stand, if you don't mind? And, I too LOVE the TB-3. Never to be Sold.
I've got everything mounted directly on a wall in my studio. After a long and exhaustive search, I ended up just having custom angled wall brackets fabricated from a tool-and-die shop near Chicago, IL. He does custom lengths, which worked for me because I wanted my System 8 to stretch out slightly further below than my shelf holding the other stuff above (for better visibility). So the brackets look like this:
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The shelf is only on the top, though (holding my MX-1, System 1, and TB-3). I picked it up from Ikea on the cheap. I screwed in stainless steel stops at the bottom to keep the MX-1 and System 1 from sliding forward onto the floor, but the TB-3 is so light it just stays by friction on its rubber feet. Honestly, all 3 stay put without the stops, but I didn't want to risk them sliding forward for any reason and hitting the concrete floor.:
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I have separate studio monitors for the standing work area. I picked up a set of the new Presonus Eris E5 XT's, and mounted them on the wall with a pair of Rockville RHSB8 Wall Mounts.
If anyone is interested in a parts list, I'd be happy to post one.
Win 10 | Ableton Live 11 Suite | Reason 12 | i7 3770k @ 3.5 Ghz | 16 GB RAM | RME Babyface Pro | Akai MPC Live 2 & Akai Force | Roland System 8, MX1, TB3 | Dreadbox Typhon | Korg Minilogue XD