The Best Standalone Music Production Hardware Under $500

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Published 2020-08-19
In which I talk about (and play sound demos of) the best standalone music production hardware under $500. These grooveboxes will be fantastic ways for EDM and hip hop producers to affordably make quality music without a laptop.
Check out the Novation Circuit: www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--NOVCIRCUIT
Check out the Korg Electribe 2: www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--KORELECTRIBE
Check out the Roland MC-101: www.zzounds.com/a--3972602/item--ROLMC101
Check out the PO-33 K.O: reverb.grsm.io/po33
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All Comments (21)
  • I'm surprised devices like this aren't more popular and common. After working at my computer all day it would be great to actually get the hell away from my computer to make some music in the evening.
  • @warlanefam
    Man your channel is still one of the best.. you don't waste our time and always have straight forward and useful advice/information 🙏🏻
  • I’ve had my Circuit for almost 3 years and in that time I can honestly say I use my DAW (Ableton) 80% less. It’s just so addictive to use and It’s great that you aren’t just staring at a screen.
  • @GabeMillerMusic
    I forgot to link the video about "multitrack" Circuit, so here it is: https://youtu.be/OzXLsmDK4rE Also, the focus of this video was hardware, but if you want to make music on the go without buying dedicated gear, apps like Caustic (iOS and Android) or Auxy (iOS) are great.
  • This is the review i have been waiting for .....thanks a lot man !!!!!
  • @tomblaze2
    Great Video - I like the Overview including your other videos - helps compare the sounds of the grooveboxs without digging through 20 videos
  • @wiidlbeetle3857
    Oh man! This is awesome! I wasn’t even aware of the Circuit! It might be exactly what I was looking for and for not too bad of a price.
  • You should definitely try the Electribe sampler. Time stretching is a pain, but that's why I use my DAW first to audition, time stretch and pitch correct everything before bringing it to the hardware.
  • Really good. Well put together. They are all good. My Fave for all of these would be the Model Samples. Still learning the MC 101 but do like it. Thanks for doing this video.
  • @Echo_Plexx
    The Electribe is a killer when you know how to use it
  • @ryanlu9004
    bro your vids deserve way more views. All love <3
  • I got myself Circuit couple days ago, thanks to your videos :) Very refreshing after using Opz
  • @LukeJackandWill
    Agreed with the list. I'd also throw in the SP-404s. So good for standalone creativity.
  • Great video! I would say that the Model:Cycles is geared more toward glitchy IDM style music in the style of Cylob and early Autechre. Other styles of music can be made with it, but it excels at that with its FM engine. Circuit is much more versatile when it comes to style.
  • @Covesthur
    Great video, going to take a look into these. Got quite interested in Model:Cycles actually.
  • @Happyyz
    Great video review - looking for groovebox to add to my looper and Circuit and Mc 101 are my favourite to reach for. :)