Another great noise synth from MadLab!
For Scuttlebut Kit
As an owner of MadLab's excellent Noise-X synth, I was beyond thrilled to find out about the Scuttlebutt. I mean, how much more minimalist could they get without sacrificing usability? The answer is: quite minimalist indeed.
First off, the documentation… I know this was designed for true beginners, but the addition of pictures was appreciated nonetheless. The 2nd page of operation instructions was clearly written, and walks through the how-to's with no questions unanswered.
To the unit itself, as I said up front, minimalist is the word. In fact, you could hear all the sounds it can offer in one sitting. That isn't to say those sounds couldn't be played through effects and then sampled to create something distinctly un-Scuttlebutt-y, but it does have its limits. The sequencer is similarly limited, but just messing around with stringing sounds together and then adjusting the playback speed CAN yield promising results. And again, post-effects can make it even more interesting.
All in all, this is a neat little device, so long as you understand its limits. Can't wait to see what MadLab pulls out next.
