Best Bastl Instruments Basil Alternatives

Based on 2 reviews

I know it's weird and crazy since it's not tape, but you know that thing a Space Echo does once it starts feeding back? It has those nice driven analog-sounding repeats, Well this thing does that. It was a big surprise to me, but that's the first thing I thought of when I heard it was a Space Echo. Of course, it's not the same, and I might be completely off, but I'm just telling you what I heard. That bonus aside, the build quality is top notch, the controls are intuitive and the patch points make sense without needing to consult the manual. Most importantly the sound is superb. I also recommend adding the WMD fader caps on sliders for comfort. Overall, I'm am just blown away, to be honest after having gone through multiple delay modules. This thing has mojo and character that can...

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In terms of sound - it is a source of endless wonderful textures and soundscapes. It can transform even simple sounds like a piano or even a sinewave into something that is moving and changing all the time. Pair it up with maths, marbles, or something similar to control the parameters and send any sound to this module - you have a generative ambient/drone that can be entertaining for hours. A very unique creation by Émilie Gillet of mutable instruments fame. In terms of quality, I really like how precise and robust it feels. Maybe a bit trivial, but I also really like the colour scheme and the design of the layout.

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It sounds, looks, and handles great! The CV controls open up a lot of possibilities, so I highly recommend it. However, I did experience one caveat: I now own two Erica Synths modules that are slightly larger than the Pico modules, and on two occasions, the internal structure of the packaging was not strong enough to withstand shipping, causing the unit to become loose inside the box. Fortunately, nothing was damaged, but this experience makes me hesitant to purchase even larger and more expensive Erica Synths modules in the future. It's a shame since I'm a big fan of their products.

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This is a pretty good and affordable analog phaser effect for your modular. The controls are slightly cramped as with other dreadbox modules but you get used to it. It can hiss pretty aggressively if you put some noise into it and you can sculpt the way it does this with the controls. Also the lfo has an output and it goes up to audio rate which is pretty usefull. Also the controls have cv inputs so you can modulate them with other lfos or even an envelope. The writing is hard to see but that doesn't matter after a short while because you just get used to what each slider does pretty quickly. I've deducted one point from the handling rate because of the way the jack sockets are placed so close to the knobs. I think it would have been better to have all the sockets at either the top or...

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literally has every feature on my wishlist for a compression module: 100% analog signal path, works well for "mastering" style compression as well as real "sidechain" (ducking) capabilities and can link up with a second cmp1 to provide stereo-linked compression. Of course, build quality is impeccable since it's waldorf and it looks quite nice on the rack compared to many modules where the panel design is more of an afterthought. Now that I've evaluated it sonically, I will be getting a second for the stereo pair. Really makes almost any patch sound just that little bit better, if you manage to find the right settings anyway - as a good compressor should.

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Used in conjunction with a particle smasher electro lobotomy, Tip Top FSU transformed this homemade synthesizer beyond recognition, it sounded incredible! I really liked the quality, but i have to note that latency is felt, as if the return after turning the knob is 90+ ms ... Even, i was only surprised that the latency is so high ... Also, for people who have thick fingers, it will be a little uncomfortable due to the fact that the knobs are very close to each other, but i have thin ones and everything suits me more than completely! Otherwise, this module is very good.

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Nothing much to say... delivers as promised, very good sound quality, interesting effects. One opportunity for improvement though... the interface, mainly, the feedback about which patch is active. (long description, small issue): The display (who acts also as buttons) shows a combination of yellow/red light (binary code) for 8 patchs within 3 banks. After choosing a patch, the display shows only one red light corresponding to which bank is active. Pressing the bank button (in case you forgot which patch was chosen) will change the patch (next one in the bank). To view the patch (without changing it), you have to press another bank button (one of the two inactive others). Not easy to find, easy to remember. I would have preferred that only the second press on the bank button changes the...

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A sound designers dream this reverb caters for the ultimate reverb sculpting. From tight thumpy distorted echos to smeary shimmery expanses it's all covered. Modulation on almost everything, including a filter and LFO section. Slightly odd jack positioning, and it's clear they were forcing it into the faceplate layout of the Magneto, but this is minor design feedback on what is probably the best hardware reverb available. I love the blue too gives it a great aesthetic and I like my modules to have their own personality.

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The A-188-1D is a fantastic delay module. It's slow enough that the clock signal doesn't get audible that often, in contrast to the faster A-188-1B. If you want a delay, get this D version. If you want a flanger, get the B version (or another quicker one) instead. So how good a delay is it? It's not at all a pristine, digital one full of clarity. Quite the opposite: it's an old fashioned, analogue, imperfect, wonderfully quirky delay with bags of character. Instant Delia Derbyshire style sounds!

Based on 12 reviews

Make noise are definitely changing the game with stereo modules. Mimeophon is probably the most fun I've had in a single module I've ever had. 42s of playback time makes it able to function as a looper and the micro cv input makes it function as 1v/oct Karlpus-Strong voice!! I've used both functions with great success. I've experienced slight problems with the zones though. I find it weird using color scheme to position the delay in time. I wish it had a little more indicating the size of the playback. I also think that the fine tune pot should be inverted, making the playpack speed slow down by turning it to the left. It took me few ruined recordings to get that into my muscle memory. But this module is all'n all superb. Would buy again.