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Any M8 mates on here? (waveform.social)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/dawless@waveform.social
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As a child of the 80s and 90s and LSDJer, this little box makes me so happy.

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

Is it really that important that the port is micro USB vs USB-C? idk seems like a weird hill to die on.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Hill to die on? There are about a hundred synths I'm interested in, why would I spend money on one that doesn't have the features I want?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    But that's my point, what exactly is that "feature" USB-C is so important. I'm not trying to say you're wrong or anything like that I'm just curious about what make USB-C so important that it's a dealbreaker for you? Mostly in the hopes that I'm missing something and learn something new.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Well, sure I can explain why it’s important to me.

    The main reason is that every single piece of tech I own uses the same cable. And I mean everything. Laptops, monitors, phones, controllers, speakers, MIDI keyboard. You name it. I stopped buying non-usb-c devices a long time ago.

    Thus, I have a USB-C charging cable in several rooms, and my desk has about half a dozen ready to pop in and out. Everyone I know has USB-C cables handy as well, if I need to charge a device while I’m out or in their car. If I want to pack stuff up and go jam somewhere, I already have cables in my go-bag, so I simply disconnect whatever equipment I want to take and pack it. Totally effortless.

    The result is a cohesive ecosystem of tech in which every piece universally works within the entire system, rather than being forced to associate each device with a specific cable.

    As for the USB-C cable itself? It’s just really nice. My laptop connects to my setup with one [1] cable, that simultaneously handles power delivery, connecting to my external monitor, and connecting to my USB hub to hook up all of my synths and recording equipment.

    So in conclusion, no, I’m not going to make special accommodations for a brand new device that inexplicably decided to use a trashy flip phone charger from two decades ago. Especially since Polyend also just released a handheld tracker at the same price point, and sure enough, they have USB-C. It’s really not a big ask in 2023

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