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Curious - why would I want to get OP-1 instead of getting Ableton and a midi keyboard?
by iamcreasy 5y ago
Curious - why would I want to get OP-1 instead of getting Ableton and a midi keyboard?
- frosted-flakes 5y agoBecause a simple, well crafted experience can provide such sheer joy, and constraints can be really fun, because they remove the paralysis of choice.
- SilverRed 5y agoThe OP-1 is a toy while Ableton is pro computer software. The OP-1 is one of the most delightful and fun things I have ever touched. It can't be compared to computer software on merits because the PC software simply is more powerful but doesn't provide the same fun factor. If the thing was significantly cheaper, almost everyone would want one.
- 12ian34 5y agothree potential reasons: the latter has a much steeper learning curve, is much less portable, and can involve significant configuration to achieve similar effect.
- aa-jv 5y agoYou'd want to get a Synthstrom Deluge, actually. https://synthstrom.com/product/deluge/ https://synthstrom.com/product/deluge/ Those other things are toys.
- noman-land 5y agoI actually specifically moved off of Ableton and a midi keyboard because I wanted more constraints. It was getting boring to have the entire world as an option. It's also portable which has been really fun to have while traveling.
- amerkhalid 5y agoSimilar question why would you get OP-1 instead of something like Novation Circuit Tracks which is 1/3rd of the price? Also what would be starting point for someone who doesn’t know anything about music or edm making be?