Home Bake Instruments Grooves Mk2

Posted on June 7, 2025June 7, 2025 by admin

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