> Well the quantizer is a handy thing but you can manage without it.I'm guessing that will be the overall opinion.
If very melodic westernised sequencing is what you are after, then you are
going to want a Quantiser in a hurry. People have got by without them
however. Don't forget you can use the touchplates to trigger each note for
tuning purposes. Also, the Quantiser can be used for other tasks as well as
sequencer quantising.
> While I like the TKB I wonder it can do that the Future Retro can't.Two completely different approaches I think.
> I mean, doesn't the FR have some fancy sequencing?
Similar to other 'analog' sequencers, the TKB can throw up surprises.
On the Mobius (or Fr777) it's up to the user to input all the information -
a much more laborious and thought provoking process.
On the other hand you can set the TKB off and twiddle until you like what
you hear. The Mobius has limited outputs and controls compared to the TKB's
myriad of inputs and outputs, let alone the 4 rows of tweakable knobs.
I found the TKB to be much more fun than the FR777. The TKB is also in the
top 2 or 3 sequencers ever designed IMHO.
The FR777 or Mobius is an excellent alternative controller however.
As for the Animal panel.....
When spending so much money there is no substitute for getting exactly what
you want. Is there a price difference involved? Is the wait longer for
custom panels than 'shop' panels?
CW