Home Bake Instruments Grooves Mk2
The Home Bake Instruments GROOVES Mk2 is a compact groovebox synthesizer designed for electronic music production and live performance. It offers a blend of drum and bass synthesis, sequencing capabilities, and creative tools to inspire musicians.
🎛️ Key Features
- 7-Track Groove Synthesizer: Comprises six drum parts and one bass part, allowing for rich rhythmic and melodic compositions.
- Wavetable Synthesis: Utilizes over 200 waveforms, including standard shapes like square, sawtooth, and sine waves, providing a diverse sonic palette.
- 64-Pattern Sequencer: Offers a 16-step sequencer with 64 pattern slots, enabling complex and evolving sequences.
- Send-Effect Delay & Side-Chain Functionality: Enhances sound design with built-in delay effects and side-chain capabilities for dynamic mixing.
- Phrase Suggestion Function: Generates unexpected and creative sequences, aiding in the development of new musical ideas.
- Compact Design: Measures 150mm x 100mm x 76mm, making it portable and suitable for various setups.
- Connectivity: Features mono output and sync compatibility with SYNC 1/2 and 1/1 standards.
- Power Supply: Operates on a center-positive 5V power supply (AC adapter included, 100–240V JP type).
🎚️ Feature Comparison: GROOVES Mk1 vs Mk2
| Feature | GROOVES Mk1 | GROOVES Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drum Tracks | 5 drum parts | 6 drum parts |
| Bass Tracks | 1 bass part | 1 bass part |
| Total Tracks | 6 (5 drums + 1 bass) | 7 (6 drums + 1 bass) |
| Sequencer | 16-step sequencer with 64 pattern slots | 16-step sequencer with 64 pattern slots |
| Synthesis Engine | Wavetable synthesis with standard waveforms | Wavetable synthesis with over 200 waveforms, including square, sawtooth, and sine waves |
| Effects | Delay effect | Send-effect delay and side-chain functionality |
| Phrase Suggestion | Not available | Available; generates unexpected and creative sequences |
| LFO Modulation | LFO modulation for bass part | LFO modulation with adjustable rate and amount for bass part |
| Filter Controls | Low-pass filter with cutoff and resonance controls | Low-pass filter with cutoff, resonance, envelope modulation, and decay controls |
| Accent Control | Not specified | Accent strength setting for bass part |
| Output | Mono output | Stereo output |
| Sync Compatibility | Compatible with SYNC 1/2, 1/1 | SYNC input compatible with 0~3.3V signals |
| Power Supply | Center-positive 5V (AC adapter included, 100–240V JP type) | USB-C power supply |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 100mm x 76mm | 150mm x 100mm x 76mm |
| Firmware Updates | Not specified | Firmware updates available, including bug fixes and added features |
💰 Price & Availability
- Price: USD $279
- Availability: Limited stock available through select retailers such as Boutique Pedal NYC and Reverb.
