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OMTP TRRS mic/phones splitter and a couple of 3.5 mm TRS cables.

@@-VCO- i dont find it any were

I'm not so sure about that. The NTS-1 maybe, but there are probably better options.

Yes, the Volca Bass plays the arpeggios and the Monotribe plays the bass. The Keystep controls the Monotribe via CV/Gate. With the system 2.1 update you can control the synth part using a TRRS adapter plugged into Sync In.

@@-VCO- thanks so much. About a year ago after many failed attempts I finally got it to work with a cheap video audio adapter but I should have recorded how I did it because now it will be back to square one. Ha ha but I know if I did it once I can do it again. Thanks for the info and the video. After the holidays I’m going to dig out all of these pieces of equipment. :)

@@-VCO- thank you so much for the info. Can’t wait to try it.

Thanks!

The "odd syncopation" is the tempo delay effect of the KP2, set to 1/16 notes: bass panned left and delay panned right (just like the original version). Flux mode is what allows the Volca Keys to play up to eight notes (in sequence) per step, if you slow it down low enough.

@@-VCO- I was going to mention, the band MESSIAH from mid 90s era -- they did a good take on this same sample/vocal -- related to this band -- ua-cam.com/video/7bTdVRx6FMk/v-deo.html

@@-VCO- ua-cam.com/video/BNgm0VZ-Cgo/v-deo.html

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See my other reply. The sequencer bit works as a 1:4 counter/divider by setting the first step to maximum (5v) and the following 3 steps to zero, so for every four incoming pulses it will output one 5v pulse, followed by 3 "empty" 0v intervals. The output then goes through a treshold bit, to provide a clean on (5v) / off (0v) clock signal. If you look at the LEDs on the Littlebits, you'll notice that the white LED only lights up on step 1, which is when the SQ-1 jumps to another random step.

@@-VCO- Thank you so much! Though a lot of this Little Bits info is over my had, I still very much appreciate you taking the time to explain. And, there's enough information here that is very helpful, that I can process. Since I have your attention, - ok if I ask one last question? ... ... How were you able to by pass the famous "auto start" issue - with Korg Volcas Bass. You know, where it automatically starts playing an internal sequence, when you send a Midi message? How didi you get around this issue? Most people just keep the first internal sequence blank and then turn the "play" button off. I noticed you didn't have to do that? Thank you again.

@@bigdebbie6265 Well, that's an easy one: just set the Volca's MIDI clock source to internal, under Global settings (default = auto). Or you can also insert a spare cable (or just a bare 3.5 mm plug) into Sync In - that will completely disable the sequencer. You might notice that I forgot to do that on the Keys, but I already had a blank pattern on that one. :)

@@-VCO- Awesome! Thank you.

Thanks! I'm just using a passive 3.5 mm TRS splitter for the MIDI Out on the SQ-1 (not officially supported, but works fine with just two devices). The Monologue and SQ-1 use standard Korg analog sync. As I needed the SQ-1 to be 16 times slower, it required some kind of clock divider, so I built a 1:8 divider using the Littlebits (being fed by the Monologue's sync out), by using a latch bit (1:2) followed by a mini sequencer bit working as a counter (1:4). The LED bit provides visual feedback. The remaining 1:2 division (1:16 total) is achieved by configuring the Monologue's sync at 2 steps per pulse ("2-step" or 2 PPQ) and the SQ-1 at 1 pulse per step ("1-step" or 4 PPQ, see SQ-1 FAQ over at Korg's SQ-1 downloads page).

Thanks! The tripod is only part of the contraption, it also involves a few parts from an action camera mount and a selfie stick. :)

Thanks, but no visualizer screen there; it's just an effect from the video editor.

I think most of it is doable, one way or another. You can see it as a multiple clock generator, with up to three different outputs: Sync Out (1x), Gate A and Gate B (1/1 up to 1/8 each). By playing with Gate On/Off and the number of active steps you can also generate swing, triplets and polyrhytms. There's even a trick to make the SQ-1 work as a clock doubler (2x). Maybe I should make a video about that. :)

@@-VCO- Hi, would be really nice to see how the 'sync in' is the master and how the steady rythm of that signal is doubled or creatively altered 🙂 Looking forward

There's no app, the phone is just a prop (it's not even turned on). That's an effect from the video editor.

@@-VCO- Ha, nice! I thought it would be super easy to find this and I realized there's nothing available that is exactly like it (at least that I could find) Very clever :)

Mono - both channels are the same.

The microKONTROL is just a controller, which can send MIDI messages over any assigned channel, just like almost any other controller. You can set a channel for the keyboard and each individual pad, knob and slider can also be individually assigned. The settings can then be saved to any of 12 available memory locations, called "scenes". You can program a scene for each individual instrument and just switch between them as needed (like I did on this video for the synth part and the effects). There's no sequencer or arpeggiator like on the Keystep, but there is an internal MIDI clock generator to sync connected devices. It's a 20 year old instrument, but the manual can still be downloaded from Korg and you'll find all the information there.

@@-VCO- thank you for the answer man! yeah i got the manual from internet, its just i dont speak english perfectly and it was kind of hard to understand some things! Really apreciate your help!

Did you perform the calibration procedure according to the instructions on the update? What kind of TRRS splitter are you using?

Volca Sample Sync out to Microbrute Gate in. Microbrute Gate out to SQ-1 Sync in. SQ-1 CV-A out to Microbrute filter CV in. SQ-1 CV-B out to Microbrute metal CV in. Microbrute pitch CV out to Littlebits CV in. Microbrute audio out to NTS-1 aux in. Volca Sample, NTS-1 and Littlebits audio outs to mixer.

The phone is just a prop. The waveform is generated by the video editor. :)

Sorry, but unfortunately there's no link. All I did was create two scenes based on the information provided by the NTS-1 MIDI implementation chart. Scene 1 controls the synth parameters and scene 2 controls arpeggiator and effects. Switch between them as needed. These are the basic layouts: Scene 1 (Synth) Encoders 1-8 (CC#) = 53,(empty),24,46,42,21,20,14 Faders 1-8 (CC#) = 54,55,26,45,43,44,16,19 Scene 2 (Effects) Encoders 1-8 (CC#) = 88,89,90,(empty),(empty),117,118,119 Faders 1-8 (CC#) = 28,29,30,31,33,34,25,36 All set to the same MIDI channel as the NTS-1. I also chose parameter names from the available list that somehow correlated to NTS-1 parameters, since there's no way to enter custom names.

@@-VCO- That's a big help. thanks

@@-VCO- I dug out an old mac and put the editor on it. Looks easy now

@@objectiveobserver2792 I'm glad you figured it out. I rarely ever mess with the scenes, but when I do it, I just write down the parameters and use the front panel for editing.

Thanks!

The "muffled" sound is what one would expect from the "submarine" reverb effect on the NTS-1, which is recorded via mixer/interface. Limitations are the roots of creativity.

All samples come from the original track, ripped from the CD. The loop sections were cut using an audio editor and the vocals were extracted using one of the free online AI tools.

Thanks! The drums were sampled from a Neu! song, so you can indeed hear Klaus Dinger himself. ;)

@@-VCO- Ahh, that's fantastic!

@-VCO- did you sample individual hits or loops?

They can be individually programmed for many things, including MIDI notes (drums), MIDI CC, or commands for your DAW.

Using Song mode on the Volca Sample, which allows patterns to be played in a pre-programmed sequence.

@@-VCO- Thanks for your answer ! I happen to be looking for a sampler these days, would you recommend the Volca Sample? Seemed to me like a great option for little money

@@valentinsiellet2440 Note that the Volca Sample is not actually a sampler, but a sample player instead. It doesn't do any sampling by itself and the sounds must be loaded via computer. Also the new model (v2) replaced song mode with pattern chaining, while doubling the amount of sample memory and the total number of patterns has increased from 10 to 16. If that works for you, then it is indeed a great deal for the money.

@@-VCO- Love it - Motorik dawless is what I want to focus on now. Are you using the standard samples on the sample v2? I'm looking for a good snare that works well with motorik

I see you answered my question below - sampled from Neu! - I might have a go at that myself! I have to say this is my fave dawless jam on the interweb currently - I messed around a lot with Little bits before too. Do you mind me asking how you sampled it - did you separate out the kick and snare? That seems hard to achieve

Keep watching it. ;)

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Who asks you fkn opinion? ​@@choondroppa0001

I'm not sure if I understand your question, but I suppose you can use it whichever way works best for you. In this specific case, both devices can be easily connected to a computer via USB.

Thanks! :)

It's an effect from the video editor.