Comments on: Superbooth 24: Jomox Alpha Base MKII, analog drum Synthesizer gets a new version

By: sacguy71

sacguy71 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:35:23 +0000

I am really looking forward to getting one after enjoying my Jomox eurorack kick drum module. Elektron Rytm is also a great analog drum synth with a better sequencer and user interface. I have the Rytm but want the new Jomox AB MK2 that is better dance techno drum synth.

By: Synth Anatomy

Synth Anatomy — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:45:56 +0000

In reply to BriFi. not really haha. I dream the Drumlogue does this for $400

By: BriFi

BriFi — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:50:16 +0000

In reply to Synth Anatomy. I mean the Drumlogue does this for $400…

By: Synth Anatomy

Synth Anatomy — Sat, 25 May 2024 17:03:10 +0000

In reply to Charles. but not the same thing ;) It's just an analog drum machine based on the TR-909 while Jomox Alpha Base has analog drum synthesis, each part independent and super flexible, digital synthesis and sampling. This know how cost money.

By: Charles

Charles — Sat, 25 May 2024 17:00:40 +0000

It’s true! It is very expensive!
Another good option is the drum machine NAVA Extra 9.
It is a clone/copy/version of a TR-909 but with many more synthesis parameters. You can also buy it assembled and calibrated in Italy (Elettrorama).
I just want to help, I don’t want to break the rules here.

By: Synth Anatomy

Synth Anatomy — Fri, 24 May 2024 21:26:18 +0000

In reply to Lemmy. Jomox is a tiny Boutique company from Berlin where they develop and built the units. Jürgen Michaelis doesn't produces the Alpha Base in masses, so they can't drop the prices. The price is fine as I don't know any recent drum machine on the market that offers analog drum synthesis, digital drum synthesis, and sampling in a signle unit. Plus analog filters, sequencing, and more.

By: Lemmy

Lemmy — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:44:25 +0000

It sounds great, they always did, but here I go again, it just doesn’t justify nearly 2000 Euros.
If it’s truly the case that fixed/variable costs MAKES it that expensive, then they have big problems with their production process.
If there IS a large profit involved, then they’re ripping us off.
Neither are good.
And yes, it could be done in software for a fraction of the cost, you could even create a USB hardware controller for less than a few hundred Euros that would provice EXACTLY the same haptic experience.