Moncha?

[Things]

Well, I have been loaned me Moncha to try out for a while, and over the time I have had it, I have to say, it is some pretty nice hardware and software, especially for live control (Which I use most of the time anyway)

But, of course, it was only loaned to me, so one day i'm going to have to give it back, and i'll be stuck with my half-dead sound card DAC

This is mainly for the people that have the Moncha, but how do you find it? I have also considered the FB3, expecially for its DMX function, but it turns out Moncha can be had for less than the FB3 eval kit. It's still damn expensive, but if I can manage to find the money, would anyone recommend it?

It works with it's own software, of course, it also has a live drawing program, works with Spaghetti etc. My DT25's and laser loves it, so what do you guys think?

(Yes, I know a few of you are probably gonna tell me that Pango is 100% better etc, but for the time I've had it, Moncha seems to be a pretty good package, and somewhat cheaper than the FB3.

Cheers,
Dan

[DZ]

I don't think I've ever seen moncha, can you do abstracts with it?

[Things]

It comes with a freakin crapload of abstracts, but just uses general .ild files, so yeah, it can. You can also import a .ild (like a square) and just set it to rotate in a certain axis to get it to look like an abstract.

[dave]

Hey Dave - I don't think it has a abstract generator.

http://www.showtacle.com/Moncha.php

[-bart-]

@ Things

Well, if you can't come up with any negative points yourself, except the price, you should buy it.

Maybe you should try and loan some other hardware to have some kind of reference. Because a hands-on reference just can not be found on a forum. Even not on this one.

The reason I bought moncha, is of it's touchscreen friendly interface. And by altering the ini file you can lock out some functions, to avoid things messed up by inexperienced users.

[dave]

Because a hands-on reference just can not be found on a forum. Even not on this one.

QFT

[andy_con]

i have moncha and fb3.

both are excellent, i couldnt fault either.

moncha is very user friendly and works great. it has less features than an fb3 but do you need all them features??

fb3 is top notch does everything you could ever need and more. not as user friendly though.

[Things]

I've decided to go with a FB3. Not sure if i'm going to go with the lafreak package, or just go and get the intro package. What is included, hardware wise, with the lafreak package for $500? The DMX board would be very handy, but I dont think it's included in the $500. Does it come with the differential board too?

Cheers,
Dan

[dave]

Probably a question best directed at Pangolin.