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Advanced Music Production Techniques explained in a simple way. New video's every Monday.
STOP Ruining your Low End
"Why does my low end sound so muddy?" is a question that probably all beginning producers face at one point in their carreer. There are many issues for low frequency problems, but 9 times out of 10, it's probably not your mix.
Here's something you need to check first.
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Let's make a track using only the Moog Minitaur (and Digitakt 2)
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One way to master any synth is to try to create a complete track from scratch using only that synth. This is my attempt with Moog's Minitaur, 12 years old, but still incredibly fat. *Check out my latest Sample Pack* 💿 www.wavetick.com/sounds/mellowhousesynths *Get my Free Modular Getting Started Guide* 👇 www.optoproductions.com/modular-synth-guide/ *Learn more about hardware in this group* 👇 fa...
Measuring studio acoustics with Room EQ Wizard
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Acoustics is a complex subject that even experts don't fully understand. There's a lot of trial and error involved if you're setting up in an existing room. In this video I'll set up my listening and speaker position in my new studio, and I'll explain my thoughts along the way. *Download Room EQ Wizard* 👇 www.roomeqwizard.com/ *Measurement Microphone* www.thomann.de/nl/behringer_ecm_8000.htm *S...
The most boring piece of gear ever made
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This has to be the most boring piece of gear ever made, but it's essential in my setup. I'm talking about patchbays, you know, those things you plug cables into, kinda like Eurorack, but bigger. This is how they work and why you want one. *Gear Links (not sponsored)* www.neutrik.com/en/product/nys-spp-l1 www.thomann.de/nl/sommer_cable_multicore_kabel_meterware.html www.patchcad.com/ *Check out ...
Modular Synth Improvisation without preparing anything? - Patch from Scratch but Live
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Did you ever perform live without preparing anything? I'm talking about live improvisation and this is my take on this technique applied to Eurorack modular synthesis. *Check out my latest Sample Pack* 💿 www.wavetick.com/sounds/mellowhousesynths *Get my Free Modular Getting Started Guide* 👇 www.optoproductions.com/modular-synth-guide/ *Learn more about hardware in this group* 👇 gro...
Analog Rytm Performance Tips (Dynamics & Movement)
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Let me share some tips to add more life to your performances with dynamics. You'll learn more about velocity, and the different modulation options, in addition to some helpful LFO techniques, euclidean sequencing, polymeters, random sample selection and more! *Check out my latest Sample Pack* 💿 www.wavetick.com/sounds/mellowhousesynths *Get my Free Modular Getting Started Guide* 👇 www.optoprodu...
Eurorack Using a Delay as Oscillator 🎹
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Here's another feedback patch for you. Grab a delay, and turn it into an oscillator! It's a fine balance, but the sounds you can get out of it are bonkers! *Get my Free Modular Getting Started Guide* 👇 www.optoproductions.com/modular-synth-guide/ *Looking for private lessons?* www.optoproductions.com/coaching/ *Module Links* www.ericasynths.lv/shop/discontinued/black-bbd/ *Learn more about hard...
Sequencing Your Hardware With VCV Rack
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Expand your hardware eurorack setup with VCV Rack, and build the ultimate modular dream machine. This hybrid approach is perfect for beginners since you can save a lot of money on expensive sequencer modules. *List of DC coupled audio interfaces* www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/which-audio-interfaces-are-dc-coupled/ *Expert Sleepers ES10* (They sell different variations) www.expert-sleepe...
Digitakt 2 Creative Resampling
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The digitakt 2 is a sampler, but instead of sampling external sources, you can also resample internally. In this video I'll show you some techniques to turn a simple bass loop into a glitchy techno atmosphere thanks to comb filters, random LFOs, grid machines, sidechain compression and more! *Watch my Digitakt 2 beginner tutorial* 📺 ua-cam.com/video/wi-DCA-uyO8/v-deo.html *Check out my latest S...
Modular Synth Techno Kick Patch for Beginners!
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Modular Synth Techno Kick Patch for Beginners!
Creating Tape Loops with Nysthi's Simpliciter
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Creating Tape Loops with Nysthi's Simpliciter
Analog Recording Chain with Ableton Stock Plugins?
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Analog Recording Chain with Ableton Stock Plugins?
Which Plugins Should You Get for Mixing?
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Which Plugins Should You Get for Mixing?
Creating Techno Basslines on the Analog Rytm
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Creating Techno Basslines on the Analog Rytm
Sample Slicing with Nysthi's Simpliciter (Aphex Twin / Autechre Style)
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Sample Slicing with Nysthi's Simpliciter (Aphex Twin / Autechre Style)
Digitakt 2 Euclidean Sequencer Tutorial
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Digitakt 2 Euclidean Sequencer Tutorial
Analog Rytm Performance mode with a MIDI Controller
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Analog Rytm Performance mode with a MIDI Controller
How to make Punchy Kicks on the Analog Rytm
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How to make Punchy Kicks on the Analog Rytm
Modular Synthesis can't get any easier than this
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Modular Synthesis can't get any easier than this
Analog Rytm Techno Kick with Soundlocks
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Analog Rytm Techno Kick with Soundlocks
Tyso Daiko VCV Rack 2 - Is it any good?
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Tyso Daiko VCV Rack 2 - Is it any good?
Behringer Vintage Synth Plugin Review (Ableton Analog Clone)
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Behringer Vintage Synth Plugin Review (Ableton Analog Clone)
Turn any hardware effect into a plugin!
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Turn any hardware effect into a plugin!
MXR Distortion+ Synthesizer Demo (No Talking)
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MXR Distortion Synthesizer Demo (No Talking)
Why not just sidechain?
It still sounds off, like using a bassline in a different key than your lead, even if they never play simultaneously it doesn't fit the expected pattern.
cool ! do you have the Minitaur software ? i cant find it anywhere for mac
It's on the moog website the minitaur editor
Ok but now play more than one note
I tried, but it's too difficult 🫤😅
@ still cool :)
Love it 🖤🖤
So right, I heard musicians saying that this doesn't t matter that much because the percussions as of their short one shot nature they don't have harmonic content. I thought I m wrong... Thanks for your videos
Thanks for this, Melvin! I have one question: is there a more “cientific” way of doing this? I would mostly use my ears for this as you did, but sometimes I doubt or get my ears tired or distracted and then would like to have a more “exact” tool of measuring this. I sometimes use the spectrum analyser to find the loudest frequency which should be the root, but… do you know about some pluggin or device that could give you this information in a more accurate way? Thanks!
I don't know any tool more accurate than our ears 😄 Maybe with Izotope RX it's a bit easier to see but the start and end pitch aren't that useful. It's mainly about the average pitch. Or with this method you could check at which note your peakmeter is the loudest, as similar notes add constructively.
@ thanks!!
i use logic pro x .. .but i am asking - can it be synchronized with the bpm of the track ?
It's been a while since I've used this one, but I don't think you can. The beauty lies in running it unsynced, but you can of course automate all the parameters.
Why my Nord lead only has sounds to 3.99?
You're probably lacking the expansion card
Thanks! I have no idea why ableton makes this so unintuitive to find
Yeah it took me way too long as well 🫤
thank you! such a good video
Thanks, can’t wait to try this :)
Prachtig man, duimpie omhoog <3
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Owners manual should include a link to this video. Thanks man!
Hey, I'm studing acoustic at school and i'm working on a project using vcv rack : i tried to understand the goal of the bernoulli's gate but i don't really understand how to use it for my case : it's so tricky... do you have time to save my project and help me?
I'm a bit busy at the moment, but it's basically just a random switch, with probability control. I'm not sure how to explain it any different then I did in this video.
@2:34 started to sound a lot like Sir Mix a Lot's "Baby Got Back". Lol Thank you for the tutorial. I'm getting mine next week and excited to play. Just got to figure out how to sync it up with my V10
When I first started producing music I used an old mac. I had a lot of space on that since I was using an SSD as my sample bank. Times have changed, I got married and have a kid now. I don't even know how to turn on that old macbook. I think the battery needs to be replaced who knows. I'm on my wifes Lenovo laptop. Not a lot of function, no space to really have all those fancy vsts. I'm going to download dexed again- because before I used to over look it because its free. But what I overlooked the most was its most useful feature. It is such a small vst when compared in SIZE for your hard drive. I was going to download Arturia Lab V since I don't have any of my old vsts. Dexed was incredibly short of a download, and I NEVER UNDERSTOOD the UI! Now I do! Thank you for doing this tutorial. Those pads at the end were honestly very eye opening to how powerful this free vst is. My favorite thing to do is find old pianos with presets to find good midi sounds to make beats. I overlooked this simple vst so many times because Omnisphere. Why not? But I don't have that luxury of space anymore. I'm about to get back into producing and DEXED is going to be the only vst I probably have. This laptop really isnt for producing music but, Dexed will definitely save my processing power! WOOHOO THANKS!! Otherwise, I'd be getting that battery in my 2010 macbook (85$) & charger (50$?) and probably a slew of other crap I really don't want to get. VS!! Free, and NOW!! I recommend checking out a review of dexed vs Arturia DX7. DEXED IMO IS WAY BETTER! It's nice to see someone using the presets as well. I've heard about ROM1A and ROM1B. I'm about to have so much fun! ALL BECAUSE ITS SUCH A TINY FOOT PRINT! THANK YOU! ALSO IM USING REAPER ON THIS LAPTOP. UI IS SO OVERRATED. THE OPTIONS TO DO SOMETHING REALLY CHANGES THE GAME, AND DEXED IS NO EXCEPTION!!
Wow I love that! You're absolutely right you can make music with anything, it's all a matter of how you use it. 😀👍
It's stupid stuff like this that makes me just use Bitwig lately.
I've heard great things about Bitwig, still need to check it out.
Erre do you connect the pedales?
lengtff, probeer maar
niet de kut of maar de kat of, niet but maar bat. ik bedoel maar, als je dan toch in 't engels video's gaat produceren kan je net zo goed proberen iets van je dunglish te maken nietwaar? leuk hoor verder, groetjes!
Altijd maar zeuren hė die hollanders 😅
@@optoproductions wie kommst du darauf, dass ich Holländer bin?
really useful! thanks!
you are amazing with this king of gear!!
Thanks 😁
omfg, the metaphor <3
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Great tutorial my man. Got the DT Ii this week and Im blown away by it, enjoying it way more than the syntakt
Cool man, I'm loving mine too, so many possibilities
@@optoproductionsit has sparked my creativity to no end, and also given new live to other synths, like the Analog 4 (they make a great pair). I will be selling my Syntakt and a few other bits too though
What pedals are these. Ik the blues driver but what bout the other 2?
TC Trinity and Joyo Analog Delay
Nice approach! Have you discovered any other way to do this besides this method, ie, something new in VCV Rack 2?
Nope I didn't feel like I needed something different, but there's probably a dozen ways to approach this
Nice one! I have the same controller. Great to see how you work :)
thank you very much for the tutorial, but I can't solve my problem. When recording my DFAM or modular equipment (not Midi), following your advice by doing rec/stop/play everything is set correctly...thks!!!! The problem is when I want to record my oscillators with Ableton audio effects, during the monitoring listening I hear latency. If I want to add a delay or another effect it will always have to be hardware? Can't I use software EFX inside an ableton track and listen to the results in real time? thanks again and again
That's right, it takes time for your interface and computer to process sound, there's no way around that. You can decrease your buffersize and use low latency plugins. In case of reverb you can monitor directly if your interface supports it and send a 100% wet copy to the reverb in parallel.
thanks
This major update will motivate me to purchase live 12. Such a huge progress, thanks for sharing this !
hello, nice, on live 11 also low latency monitor on menu option, it help , midi, precise beat clock take time in protools, live also ;) cheers
Man you're crazy creative, jealous
ending got me mk.gee vibes - thank you ;)
Melvin, Oude klasgenoten in mijn YT algorithm...... Waanzin <3
Haha 😁
Yo genuinely an insanly informative video
They still haven't fixed that routing audio out of return tracks to anywhere except the master introduces latency. This is probably to prevent feedback loops, but the issue arises that random amounts of latency creep in as your project gets more complex to the point where delays are going out of sync etc. Makes the return system pointless and makes you have to use work-arounds like using the gate devices monitoring input as a substitute
In that case you need to disable the sends on the audio track you're routing to by right clicking on them. But I agree there's still a lot to improve.
Very nice! Would love to see more video's of your studio and process!
Thanks man, komt voor de bakker 😄
@ vettt 😎
Thank you for taking your time to make these tutorials , they are very easy to follow and straight to the point ! More video's on nord rack 2 coming up ? :D
Sure, when I'm done with my new setup 👍🙂
@ ooh great !! Greetings from Belgium
@ ooh great !! Groetjes uit België !!
Is it mono midi notes per track? Can you change channel on a step or change presets set to different channels per step while maintaining the pattern?
I think it’s 5 voices of polyphony per midi track, and no you cannot trig lock the channel.
Great video, I love my patchbay. Also recommended the Samson S-Patch Plus, it has a switch on the front panel for Through/Half-Normalled/Full-Normalled
Oh I love that, good tip!
Was looking into this today for my upcoming 909 clone 😅 nice!!
Great Demo! Thanks for this one! I was especially looking for a demo that also shows some ideas of a hardware (live) setup, e.g. recommendations for a sequencer that you can use in combination. I think if you're a fan of hardware gear, you probably want to be able to make music with it (and without the need of a DAW connected). So this would be a great topic if you're looking for some new content ideas! I didn't find any Moog Minitaur demo that covers this topic - everyone is just explaining the sound settings. Just found some live jams of random people who have the one or the other sequencer, and just playing it - but without any gear comparison or recommendations I was looking for.
Good idea, I can definitely make a video about that, thanks for the tip!
aa delay compensation does not work for me
Why not?
@@optoproductions i figured it out, had to calibrate it
Can you change the start and end point of each slice ?
Nope
I'm confused....I don't have much experience with sampling, but everyone complaining about lack of manual slicing. you did manage to record a drum loop and then go in and take the kick drum....and snare out separately. Adjusting the start and end while trimming. So why is no manual slicing an issue if you can just do that???
@mresquidgeward5965 the main issue is that slice mode chop up the entire sample into equal parts. Sometimes you want to change the position and length of each individual slice like you can in Ableton. You can do it manually while recording but it's a bit more time intensive.
This has made my life better, thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I'd be very interested in learning about your patchbay labeling. Do you have a template that you use? Thanks, Joel
Good idea, I can make a video about it, I use patchcad to label everything.
@@optoproductions - Thank you!
You did this module?
I made a video about it right here: ua-cam.com/video/KSsBigiBWV8/v-deo.htmlsi=7Dx6l_x8cLV1_j9U
Thanks for that
What a great tutorial! Hope there will be coming a lot of this excellent Rytm videos.