i complained about the availability of this thing before, but they have opened another round of pre-orders. if you missed out before and still want one, here's the link:

i complained about the availability of this thing before, but they have opened another round of pre-orders. if you missed out before and still want one, here's the link:
Last week I posted about the Dirtywave M8, so I figured it was worth sharing a snippet of the track I submitted to WeeklyBeats this week!
Just published an article on my experience with the Dirtywave M8, along with some tips for beginners. I'm no expert, but hopefully my insights can help someone out!
Check it out here: https://gross.sh/m8
M8 is my DNB workhorse.
trancey weekly beats stream ahead of schedule!
I spotted @laamaa's post about his new album 'M8 II' on Friday but only just now had a chance to listen -- it's incredible. If you like chiptune or synthwave at ALL, this is a MUST hear (and his other stuff too). The melodies, and the dynamics, the tracks all flow so well.
Sure, DAW is great for automation/movement, but I'd never get any of the #weeklybeats done if it wasn't for the bed sessions. REP is definitely the heavy lifter in my tracks.
Haven't felt good about a few bars of music for a couple of weeks now. FInally the curse has been broken last night! The mix is still a bit muddy on the low end, but dig the syncopated synth hit in this.
I thought it was time to return to the Dirtywave M8 Adventures and I'm shocked at how much of it is permanent muscle memory already. As always, a super fun time.
WIP tentatively called "That Cave Level where the Lava Rises".
As usual, it was probably way more fun to make than to listen to, but I am sure vibing
Version 02 of @trash80’s M8 Tracker is now available for pre-sale. https://dirtywave.com/products/m8-tracker-model-02 #Dirtywave #Chiptune #synthesizer
Impressive support from #DirtyWave: I just bought a 2nd hand #M8Tracker (thus didn't put any money in their pockets). It has a broken display bezel. I sent them an e-mail asking for ways to replace it. Immediate response asking for an address to ship a replacement today/tomorrow. Wow!
My first ever submission for Weekly Beats. Gonna try to keep it up all year.
This kind of bouncy instrumental hiphop with electronic influences will probably be my vibe all year.
Weekly Beats will start in: 5 hours 40 minutes 13 seconds
Nowhere near the previous years, but I did fly a bunch in 2023!
Result of my insomnia last night. Little DNB sketch mainly leaning onto the sub legato. Hopefully will develop it into a full track.
m8c is a great tool for interfacing with the m8 or the headless on your computer. Thank you, @laamaa