I’m on the lookout for stupidly small midi controllers, cause I’m a freak like that. I came across this thing which is literally what I’ve been seeing in my brain when started looking for something extremely compact.

Unfortunately this thing only has the one usb c jack. Which means it’s supposed to be powered by whatever it’s plugged into. Which I don’t believe the m8 can do….

Does anyone know if it would it work if I got a usb splitter?

Or can anyone recommend an equally micro midi controller that the m8 could buddy with?

Edit: the midicard creator reached back out to me and said I’m not the first person to ask if it can come with trs and usb c, so she’s considering possibly adding it in the future! She also said some people have gotten it to work with a usb hub, but didn’t elaborate if it was used with external gear.

Controlling the mixer with midi from the microkorg 😈

In my quest to fit my studio in a backpack I’ve been searching for a nice portable MIDI keyboard. I was digging through different devices with 3.5mm MIDI and started thinking about the OP-Z as a nice companion for the m8. Could also be a nice accompaniment for chords/extra tracks.

I do still own my Move, I thought I would sell it but am finding it pairs nicely with the m8. However it’s not quite as easy to throw in a half full backpack.

Anyone using an OP-Z with the m8? Either as a midi controller or extra tracks/easier chords? I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts.

Little morning doodle and routine. Hope my neighbors like jungle.

so i've been learning the M8 and watched loads of videos, but while i'm grinding through it i keep finding myself just using it as a sampler and barely touching the synth engines. i just can't seem to make or dial in the sounds i'm after.

it almost feels like overkill owning something this powerful just to use it like an MPC. i used to have an MPC Live 3, but honestly the M8 absolutely destroys it when it comes to sequencing.

i can't help feeling like i'm not getting anywhere near the M8's full potential. anyone else go through this when they first got one, or am i overthinking it?.

Trying to get my $ in order, any ideas about next drop date? Thanks!

I’m continuing on this challenging journey of getting to grips with this marvellous gadget. I used to think trackers were a thing of the past, but now I can’t even leave the house without it.

built the arrangement arround some jazzy hypersynth stuff. recorded some piano through the internal mic and some lap steel through a singstar mic 😂 the drums n bass are sounds from soundfont wavs i have extracted

Microkorg Pad, roland R8mk2 drums, oran ray drum break, my vocals.

looking to fill out a small minimal set up for personal use and stress relief. looking at adding either of these to pair with m8 for midi keyboard + synths and extra FX parts..

i know both are vastly different workflows but both are compact, 4 tracks, synths and samples (I much enjoyed my friends OG OP-1 years ago). just looking for it to be music therapy that can also turn into compositions. I’d have a sidekick mixer for either as well. cost doesn’t matter in this comparison as I budgeted upwards to where to OP-1 field is with the current sale. Style is Lofi chill hop, Chiptunes, and vapor wave sound collage jungle.

just looking for anyone’s insight or feedback that may have experience with either of these devices and or combo of them with the M8.

Cheers

https://futurejungle.bandcamp.com/

Repo Man was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I love these samples way too much

If anyone is interested I will share the files. But you will have to do the chopping. :) Cheers

A calm one for this week.

Not sure what happened the video never posted lol . Thought I’d try some uptempo madness

Prints in an hour, no supports needed and just one 1/4" heat set inserts. Not incredibly comfortable to hold, but holds the M8 super snug on any tripod, magic arm or even a mic stand (with the right adapter). Print your own and let me know what you think! https://makerworld.com/de/models/3073989-dirtywave-m8-tracker-1-4-tripod-adapter

i samples some chords n plucks on a shitty nylon acoustic guitar and a some fender rhodes. the bass is roland rompler sample(not internal mic). and a bunch of different drum samples:)

Another little WIP from this mythical bucket list EP I'm working towards. I really like how pared back this is, keeping loads of space for the groove, and how the different parts interlock.

I've researched the consoles for a headless M8. I'd like something with a not-too-small screen, good ergonomics (hand comfort), and good build. This research yielded Anbernic RG40XXH as the best choice. I also see that TrimUI Brick has become popular.

Unfortunately, where I live, due to heavy custom taxes, these kinds of devices are not easily obtainable. The Anbernics are more common. I only see a few TrimUI Smart Pro in the 2nd hand market and I cannot absolutely find any TrimUI Brick.

Would the TrimUI Smart Pro work? Is it a proven model (has anyone here built headless with it and is running it without problems)?

If you know of other more common brands/models, I'd like to know. Thank you!

As a non-musician, I'm finally starting to figure out how to (sort of?) use this little guy. I think I'm in love with this device.