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Chroma Console (My New Favorite Thing)
This video explores the Chroma Console by Hologram Electronics. I go through each setting individually on synth, piano, and drums for the last examples.
Chapters
Intro 00:00
Unboxing 00:32
Module Overview 00:59
Drive 02:20
Sweeten 03:00
Fuzz 03:36
Howl 04:17
Swell 04:57
Doubler 05:38
Vibrato 06:17
Phaser 06:56
Tremelo 07:34
Pitch 08:13
Cascade 08:54
Reels 09:45
Space 10:37
Collage 11:30
Reverse 12:23
Filter 13:17
Squash 13:47
Cassette 14:13
Broken 14:41
Interference 15:07
Example with and without Chroma Console 15:36
Piano example 16:36
Final Thoughts 17:27
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Відео

Rogers Beast (Ambient Music) by Amber Elm -- Full Track
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This is the piece Rogers Beast in full that was one of the subjects in my previous video about ambient music. For a track breakdown check out the video 'What even is Ambient Music?'
What even is Ambient Music?
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This video explores what ambient music is, and how to go about making intentional music.
BACH ON FOUR SYNTHESIZERS (CHORALE | BWV 269)
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In this video I perform a Bach Chorale sending one of each of the four voices to a different synthesizer. Soprano - Moog Grandmother Alto - Korg MS 20 mini Tenor - Moog Subharmonicon Bass - Behringer Pro-1 Im running these synths through some external processing, namely the Strymon Starlab, Strymon Magneto, Chase Bliss Dark World, and Strymon Big Sky. Next week ill be back to a regular video. T...
Exploring the Moog Subharmonicon (and friends) No Talking
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In this video I perform a piece that I wrote exploring the Moog Subharmonicon. I added some sequencing from the Moog Grandmother, and effects from Strymon Starlab, and Magneto. Enjoy!
Are there TOO MANY SYNTHS?
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This video explores "new gear fatigue" and discusses what it comes from, and how to get over it. Synths mentioned are the Solar 42, Polybrute 12, Moog Spectravox, Pigments, and Fluss. I originally posted this on Friday 5/17/24 but my edit was missing a bunch of B-Roll. Tried to fix the issue and re upload today. A new issue arose and this is the third version. Sorry for the confusion. Ill be be...
Its Time to Talk About AI Music
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This video explores Udio Beta and discusses some of the advantages and pitfalls of AI generated music. In the video I play audio examples of prompts made by myself and by other users. Chapters Intro 00:00 My prompts 00:41 Other users prompts 05:43 Where it makes my mind go 08:22 Final thoughts 12:16
Music Collaborations are Awesome
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This video discusses a recent music collaboration a became involved with. I explore some of my expectations and hesitations and how it ended up working out. This week the video is pretty short so theres no time stamps. Check out Konstantin Alexander here: konstantinalexandermusic?img_index=1 www.tiktok.com/@konstantinalexandermusic www.konstantinalexander.com Here is a link to 98...
Making an Ambient Delay
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This video explores making beds of ambient textures using delay and some other effects. CHAPTERS INTRO 00:00 Types of delay 01:28 Logic Session 02:45 Cooper Time Cube 19:13 Final thoughts 20:24 House keeping 20:53
Is there a BEST microphone?
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This video explores different types of microphones, and their use cases. Also I discuss things to consider when choosing a mic when recording. Chapters Intro 00:00 A Little Rant 00:01 Microphones! 03:36 Types of Mics 04:27 Placement 06:18 The best Microphone 06:48 Important Alert 07:21 Analogy Time 08:18 Why it matters 09:08
THINK about your music
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This video explores how changing workflows can help you grow as an artist. I explain how my current workflow has changed and how its helped in hopes that someone may benefit from my experiences. This is a pretty short video so I didn't include chapters on this one. If you get something out of it please consider throwing a like this way and subscribing to the channel.
I FINALLY like this Synth
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In this video I explore the Pittsburg Modular Taiga and pair it with the NiftyKeyz from Cre8Audio. I go through some patches and give my thoughts. Chapters Intro 00:00 STWR 00:33 Patch 1 02:20 Patch 2 05:55 Patch 3 07:23 Patch 4 09:13 Patch 5 10:42 Final thoughts 13:46
A Whole New Synthesizer (but it's 6 years old)
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This video explores using the MidiVolts Desktop with the Moog Grandmother, turning it into a paraphonic synth. I give audio examples of the unit on its own and connected to my eurorack system. Link to the Space Brain Circuits Etsy Shop www.etsy.com/shop/SpaceBrainCircuits?ref=profile_header Chapters Intro 00:00 Story Time 00:59 Connection 02:33 Example 1 04:03 Example 2 05:36 Some negatives and...
Make a track from Start to Finish
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In this video I explore a workflow of writing a track from start to finish. In it I explain the benefits of finishing pieces, and I share the finished product. Chapters Intro 00:00 The Plan 03:16 Finding it on Rhodes 04:33 Sucking at the Cello 08:37 Hanging with Grandma 09:30 Benefits of Finishing 10:16 The Finished Track 10:56 Closing Thoughts 13:09
3 MORE ways to create Ambient Textures
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3 MORE ways to create Ambient Textures
If I could only keep ONE SYNTH
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If I could only keep ONE SYNTH
Strymon Magneto - An Ambient, Echoing, Texture MACHINE
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Strymon Magneto - An Ambient, Echoing, Texture MACHINE
Want to go Modular? Watch this FIRST
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Want to go Modular? Watch this FIRST
This is an AMBIENCE machine
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This is an AMBIENCE machine
My new favorite Synth
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My new favorite Synth
How to save synth sounds WITHOUT presets
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How to save synth sounds WITHOUT presets
Do I really NEED to know MUSIC THEORY
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Do I really NEED to know MUSIC THEORY
Graphic Notation is Awesome
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Graphic Notation is Awesome
Music Composition Techniques for ANY STYLE
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Music Composition Techniques for ANY STYLE
Why Conceptual Music is AWESOME
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Why Conceptual Music is AWESOME
How to make Ambient Tape Loops
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How to make Ambient Tape Loops
How to make TAPE LOOPS (sort of)
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How to make TAPE LOOPS (sort of)
MUG GIVEAWAY WINNER and OTHER UPDATES
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MUG GIVEAWAY WINNER and OTHER UPDATES
Ways to create simple AMBIENT PADS
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Ways to create simple AMBIENT PADS
How to Lofi | Track Breakdown
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How to Lofi | Track Breakdown

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gesslr
    @gesslr День тому

    Yes! The deficit of too much! I’m fortunate enough to have been able to get a lot of gear. But I’ve been buying based on potential use cases more than actual ones. (Long story as to why that is so.) For a number of reasons, I’ve limited (not eliminated though) purchases so I can focus on what I have, not what could be. Speaking of…are you ever going to do another magneto video? 🙂

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic День тому

      Thanks for watching! I totally get buying for potential use cases. And maybe I’ll make another magneto video soon! I hadn’t planned on it but I do love that thing and maybe it’s time to give it another go.

  • @gesslr
    @gesslr 2 дні тому

    The piano improv is wonderful.

  • @tapeloopboyz
    @tapeloopboyz 4 дні тому

    Hello you... I came across your channel by chance and am happy to have found your videos. They inspire me and give me new ideas for my music. You explain things very pleasantly and your film recordings are great. You have my subscription and I am looking forward to new relaxed videos, especially in the ambient area. Greetings from Germany

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 3 дні тому

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you found the channel and enjoy the videos. More importantly I’m happy they give you new musical Ideas! Thanks for watching!

  • @smitpatil6576
    @smitpatil6576 4 дні тому

    u r too close to camera

  • @mig_zvm
    @mig_zvm 4 дні тому

    👏

  • @gossamyr
    @gossamyr 9 днів тому

    If good food is something like noodles is a clue how I say moog, and I won't change. One synth? Mc707, safe swiss army knife, have you seen the rear panel? guitar pedals, recording samples, audio usb, and the interface is as deep as your intelligence allows. As close to perfect as this reality allows(minus the lack of fave presets).

  • @ManCalledMif
    @ManCalledMif 9 днів тому

    subharmonicon is pretty awesome for bass lines (too)

  • @troyjlandry
    @troyjlandry 11 днів тому

    Most gear can accomplish the same sound if you have the abilities and understanding

  • @kathydelgado7962
    @kathydelgado7962 13 днів тому

    Woah!!

  • @kathydelgado7962
    @kathydelgado7962 13 днів тому

    This beat is so relaxing and transcending

  • @davide88rn
    @davide88rn 17 днів тому

    I think you sold me the subharmonicon. I have another 32 that I like for ambient stuff and this compliment better the sounds than the DFAM. I’ll buy a classic synth drum in the future

  • @TheGoldenWreath
    @TheGoldenWreath 18 днів тому

    Is there a “spill over” function for texture modes when switching between the three settings? And is there a way to get it back to factory reset ?

  • @MikkelGrumBovin
    @MikkelGrumBovin 19 днів тому

    Beautiful !

  • @BigHairyCrank
    @BigHairyCrank 21 день тому

    Great review. Covered the important stuff, educational and looks very polished.

  • @motaki79
    @motaki79 22 дні тому

    Eh..

    • @deyoungstar
      @deyoungstar 20 днів тому

      Yep

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 20 днів тому

      Thanks for watching…curious what you don’t like about it?

    • @motaki79
      @motaki79 20 днів тому

      @@amberelmmusic It wasn't that I disliked it. It's just much of the same as other products out there. You're definitely entitled to your opinion. Not throwing shade on you---when I clicked the video, I was expecting something to the same degree as the MICROCOSM. To be fair, for $400, you're getting a good amount of effects... IDK..I come from the eurorack world. My words mean nothing.

    • @motaki79
      @motaki79 20 днів тому

      @@amberelmmusic Also,, i'm comparing this to my Kinotone's Ribbons. so I don' know if that's fair.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 20 днів тому

      Haha. I didn’t think you were throwing shade. I was just curious. I think what I liked about it was probably exactly what you didn’t. it has a bunch of fx that don’t get too crazy (like the microcosm). There’s definitely a place for things like the microcosm but I like that it’s simple. Thanks for your feedback.

  • @F.R.B.Synths
    @F.R.B.Synths 22 дні тому

    falling in love 🫀

  • @arryaxx263
    @arryaxx263 22 дні тому

    I'm a little sad we didn't get a 'jump around' cut to the song, but you've got to do what you've got to do. What I want to know is how you've managed to get that same nice bright color scheme on so much equipment! It looks fun, though. Are you working on anything specific with it?

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 22 дні тому

      I’m pretty bummed I didn’t add it too. Haha. It makes me happy that you like it. Im working on an album right now so it will be nice to give it some color with this thing. Thanks for watching!

  • @DoomNedwob
    @DoomNedwob 22 дні тому

    A nice run through thanks. I particularly like the diffusion settings on piano....I may add it to the list of potential gear for the future 😁

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 22 дні тому

      Thanks! And your welcome! I was surprised how much I liked some of the settings that I thought I would blow right over (like phaser, or howl) almost EVERY SETTING is usable In some way.

  • @spikesingapore
    @spikesingapore 27 днів тому

    Love this piece Ryan. Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @mathematicwaveformrecordings
    @mathematicwaveformrecordings Місяць тому

    I have two m32's since their release, then I grabbed the dfam, then the sub, the sub without a doubt was the weirdest out of the set, i just didn't get alot of really cool stuff from it, especially the poly rhythm area, it would often seem like an unstable clock source was driving the sequence, i even contacted moog to double check it wasn't broken. I kept it and it's in the rack, but I just dont know how to get it to sound very appealing musically. I just got spectravox too, which is another kind of different type of device, but even spectravox is useful and easier to put to use. The sub's subhamonics are handy, but the poly rhythm can get really messy quick, especially if you use more than 2 rhythm dials. Now, i feel like playing with it but in my opinion the subharmonicon is definitely a strange instrument.

    • @MikkelGrumBovin
      @MikkelGrumBovin 19 днів тому

      get a Pams Workout for timing , and maybe a quantizer !?

  • @swjarvis
    @swjarvis Місяць тому

    If you dig this, go watch the "what even is Ambient Music" video THEN watch/listen to this again. Totally changes it. Top notch.

  • @F.R.B.Synths
    @F.R.B.Synths Місяць тому

    yeah, amazing 🫀🫀🫀

  • @F.R.B.Synths
    @F.R.B.Synths Місяць тому

    🫀🫀🫀

  • @SISKworks
    @SISKworks Місяць тому

    I love your description of ambient music. Another great vid!

  • @thomassimoninielsen1407
    @thomassimoninielsen1407 Місяць тому

    Lovely video. Very nice to get the explanation/breakdown of the track

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Bills_Place
    @Bills_Place Місяць тому

    The 2nd listen I was trying to transcribe it in my head (and failing) so knowing the intent definitely changed the listening experience.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Awesome. Thanks for watching and leaving some feedback!

  • @sleepalaska
    @sleepalaska Місяць тому

    awesome. i definitely use the word ambient when describing my sleepalaska stuff. im trying to get even weirder with it on for the next record. thanks for this vid, gives a good perspective and inspiration.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! Is your stuff on Spotify? Let me know where it is, I’d like to check it out.

  • @swjarvis
    @swjarvis Місяць тому

    Really interesting! Knowing how you designed/wrote/constructed/composed the piece definitely informed how I listened to it the second time and how I paid attention to the different voices and the rhythm. Very cool video.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thanks! And thanks for the feedback.

  • @in_10z
    @in_10z Місяць тому

    Patch #1 was very nice and not so Subharm-ish. I love the synth too, but its sound is almost too recognizable sometimes (not really a bad thing). Get that patch section connected for movement. Not sure if you're into modular (yet lol), but if you are it will make the Subharm come to life bigtime. Patching within itself I found not too exciting but with a handful of external modules it makes this synth even more incredible.

  • @leebrokus5069
    @leebrokus5069 Місяць тому

    I was really enjoying the first 2 and a half minutes... and then you had to start whining about subscribers. I hate this YT "trend" - it reminds me of a server in a restaurant 'reminding' you to tip every time they come to the table. That server is getting a 1 penny tip & the video is getting an automatic thumbs down from me. The stupid subscribe/bell graphic makes me wish I could give it another thumbs down. Since the video might still be interesting, I'll give you another chance instead of just blocking the channel like I usually do, but please stop this bullshit. If someone wants to subscribe, they will. They don't need to be "reminded" to do it.

  • @stewarthenson7558
    @stewarthenson7558 Місяць тому

    1:09-1:40.....how did you do that? It was lovely. Please tell me xx

    • @stewarthenson7558
      @stewarthenson7558 Місяць тому

      I also just gave you your 400th like on this vid

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thanks! I actually took notes on those patches a while back. I’d be happy to share with you. If you want to email me I can reply with the exact patch. ryan@amberelmmusic.com

  • @theleastsignificantbit4794
    @theleastsignificantbit4794 Місяць тому

    Nicely done!

  • @andreasoberg2021
    @andreasoberg2021 Місяць тому

    Cool video. Good editing as well. I have a Quantum Mj2 and Moog One which are great for playing on and also for making new sounds but I realized I really like making the sounds and instruments and I often think I wish I could add … so I consider modular. Maybe for ambient sounds, base, drums and maybe samples for pads

  • @FC-jp7ez
    @FC-jp7ez Місяць тому

    I don't know nothing about synth, but i like so much the sounds that you are pulling out from this one.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

  • @itscoreywayne
    @itscoreywayne Місяць тому

    This is incredible! Is the subharmonicon making the pad like sound via the starlab?

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      That’s basically it. There’s not too much else going on. Thanks for watching!

  • @luimen1
    @luimen1 Місяць тому

    Beautiful!

  • @F.R.B.Synths
    @F.R.B.Synths Місяць тому

    👏👏👏

  • @arryaxx263
    @arryaxx263 Місяць тому

    Heyyyy it's Bach! Awesome to see it! Working through his stuff has got me thinking about it too, and this is a perfect choice of song to play to a synth's strengths. I struggle to find non-traditional sounds to work with classical pieces, but this is really good. I think this sound would work really well for Mozart's Serenade for Winds, too. Actually a lot of romantic era violin pieces, too, like Humoresque. Eventually I'll play the Chaconne on synth because I play it on every instrument, but I would be afraid to even approach it right now. Nice work.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic Місяць тому

      Thanks! And thanks for the suggestions. Im definitely going to look into those! It was a really fun piece to do.

  • @twocanucksful
    @twocanucksful Місяць тому

    Very nice! Thank you for sharing.

  • @DavidLilja
    @DavidLilja 2 місяці тому

    The Pigments patch at 2:30-ish, the first you played, sounded really good! 😊

  • @KingzofSwing
    @KingzofSwing 2 місяці тому

    Too many

  • @DoomNedwob
    @DoomNedwob 2 місяці тому

    So beautiful, and a valuable lesson to me, that less is so very often so much more. There is a temptation, for me anyway, that because I have lots of gear, then I feel the need to use as much of it as possible 🙄 I must revisit Subharmonicon, but two pieces of gear I don't think I will ever part with would be Magneto and Starlab. Thank you for this 😊

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 2 місяці тому

      I appreciate the kind words. Subharmonicon with both those modules is one of my favorite studio parings. Thanks for watching.

  • @oldrichjirsa5907
    @oldrichjirsa5907 2 місяці тому

    Excellent!👌👍

  • @arryaxx263
    @arryaxx263 2 місяці тому

    Listening to this is a nice break from playing frenetic Bach passages. Great ambiance. Also, I don't know what it is but I love the colors of your gear. The cords and the Taiga in your other video, too, look so cool.

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! The taiga has some pretty great color…wish I could take credit! Haha. It’s funny you say your taking a break from Bach…I’m actually working on incorporating some of his work into mine. (I grew up a classically trained pianist). What are you working on?

    • @arryaxx263
      @arryaxx263 2 місяці тому

      @@amberelmmusic That's awesome. I'm a big fan of Baroque in general, so I've learned his Chaconne and a few others on viola and guitar, but I picked up piano this year, so I'm going through his Inventions as my textbook. Because...masochism, I guess. I'd like to get into some classical improvisation through them, but that's way in the future. I'm happy to just grind out some finger independence for now. Would be interesting to see how you use his ideas! It's shocking how well they work in every genre.

  • @F.R.B.Synths
    @F.R.B.Synths 2 місяці тому

    🎛🫀🎹

  • @ColonelPanic007
    @ColonelPanic007 2 місяці тому

    The first two minutes are like something from a beautiful dream.

  • @prospectnyc
    @prospectnyc 2 місяці тому

    I deleted all my alerts, and feeds from Reverb and eBay. Visit gearnews far less frequently. Unsubscribed to all the typical UA-cam advertisers "gear reviewers" that work and coordinate with manufacturers on when to drop "review" videos. And I'm trying to force myself to sell off a lot of gear. I feel like most of us consumers of this stuff are in a similar boat. It gets to a point where the dopamine hit from learning about a new instrument and how it works and then buying that piece and exploring becomes the primary focal point instead of actually making music. At least that was the case for me. I feel like I became a professional consumer instead of someone who enjoys creating music. Time to flip the script! I find that listening back to a collection of demos while out on a walk is far more gratifying than that initial rush of endorphins when you get a new instrument. What is really interesting is discovering what pieces stick around and get used the most. That's how I landed in your channel since you were one of the few people that made a recent video on the Magneto. I've had mine since it was released (2017/2018?) and I still use it every time I make sounds and I still discover new things about it.

  • @freakyfish12
    @freakyfish12 2 місяці тому

    Great Channel. Also got one last week and I am very Happy with it. ❤

    • @amberelmmusic
      @amberelmmusic 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! I love mine. It can get frustrating sometimes but ultimately makes some pretty awesome and unique sounds. Thanks for watching.

  • @earodeafchild
    @earodeafchild 2 місяці тому

    Unsubscribe from every newsletter, ban UA-cam and stop listening to other musicians… Lock yourself into your room and concentrate on the gear you already own! Get overwhelmed by it, get frustrated and cure yourself by buying a new synth or an iPad with Fluß on it…

  • @aikighost
    @aikighost 2 місяці тому

    No. Next clickbait question?