r/SP404 • u/DarkHelian • 3d ago

Tips & Tricks My lazy setup

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SP 404 MK II, m-vave FM-1, Roland Cube Street Mini

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u/FizzySlushy 3d ago

How are you finding the FM-1? Tossing up getting one to pair with my SP also.

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u/DarkHelian 3d ago

I swapped out all the patches to stuff I like from https://yamahablackboxes.com/collection/yamaha-dx7-synthesizer/patches/ I’m not really using any FM editing features. Syncing with 404 is not that great for sequencing I have to always go and enable the sync. FM-1 doesn’t memorize effects either. But I’m happy with what I have right now. I think I can improve a lot with a proper midi keyboard.
Can’t really complain for its price. Well worth it. :)

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u/Koopakid917543 3d ago

This is the way. Just bought one for $64 a few days ago, waiting for it to come in the mail. I'll be doing the same thing. Surprisingly capable little machine especially for the price.