Arturia Microfreak: How to Sync with Korg Volcas!

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  • @krazywabbit
    @krazywabbit 3 роки тому +13

    The part where you mentioned the cable to use for the clock in and out to sync. Pure gold for a newbie like me. Now to see what other gear I have that I can sync the MF with. Thank you!

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @willmc6728
    @willmc6728 2 місяці тому +1

    2:55 your hand is over the screen when you pressed save twice. 2nd press cancels sync on mine. can't see yours. plus there appears to be an update since

  • @unodwicho
    @unodwicho 4 роки тому +3

    Hey man, just a quick comment to tell you your videos are freakin helpful, thank you! I got some POs, a Microfreak and a Volca and some of your videos inspired me and helped me a ton. I just posted my first jam with these and it's partially thanks to you :)

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm gonna check out your jam right now!

    • @unodwicho
      @unodwicho 4 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat thanks, man. Once again, thanks for the content, you're so freakin productive it's crazy, haha

  • @synapticmemoryseepage4447
    @synapticmemoryseepage4447 6 місяців тому

    Excellent explanation of sync and clock. Thanks very much. Now I'm not confused about sync and MIDI.

  • @shanetramontozzi9135
    @shanetramontozzi9135 4 роки тому +12

    The microfreak does have an audio in - you can use a trrs with the headphone out as a mic/line in. That’s how the vocoder update works :)

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +2

      You are correct! I always forget about that lol

    • @shanetramontozzi9135
      @shanetramontozzi9135 4 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat No worries, love the content!

    • @chrisliddiard725
      @chrisliddiard725 4 роки тому +4

      The Microfreak doesn't allow that 'audio in' to be used as 'audio through', which i think is the point to having an external audio mixer.

  • @cinemyscope6630
    @cinemyscope6630 2 роки тому +1

    Question: Would the sync also work through MIDI?

  • @spraypaintfacemusic
    @spraypaintfacemusic 4 роки тому +1

    Is it possible to sync volca keys, pocket operator, and NTS 1 where the NTS 1 would be like a filter for the other two. If so how might I do that and connect it to a speaker.

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому

      Unfortunately the NTS-1's filter can only be applied to the internal oscillator, not incoming audio :(

    • @spraypaintfacemusic
      @spraypaintfacemusic 4 роки тому

      Ok thanks

  • @meboshengelia
    @meboshengelia 2 роки тому +1

    please in 3:05 minutes give me this cable link where i can buy

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  2 роки тому

      It's just a basic 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable :) You might know it as an "aux" cable. amzn.to/3k3495X

    • @meboshengelia
      @meboshengelia 2 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat which one to buy? stereo or mono patch cables?

  • @idaho_rex
    @idaho_rex 7 місяців тому +1

    Can you have midi coming into the MF and still send the clock to the volca?

  • @Charlieboy2680
    @Charlieboy2680 3 роки тому +2

    When i sync my MF to any of my volcas the tempo on the volcas are at top speed and thwy act crazy. Im not sure whats going on? Can you help?

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      Sounds like you need to change the sync type on the microfreak.

  • @MrRoelandus
    @MrRoelandus 4 роки тому +1

    Aaah thanks FB. Verry nice 😀👍

  • @alexhennessy8595
    @alexhennessy8595 4 роки тому +1

    I managed to sync my Microfreak to my Volca Sampler as you explained but I only get one step every keypress on the Microfreak. So one key press equals step one, keypress two equals step two. I was hoping I would be able to sync a beat I made on the Sample 2 with an arp on the microfreak

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +1

      I would suggest downloading the midi control center software from arturia (it's free). I believe when you connect the microfreak to that software it lets you choose from a variety of sync modes.

    • @mixterpragmatic392
      @mixterpragmatic392 3 роки тому

      I had the same problem.My setup is MF as master and Volca sample 2 as slave.if anybody is interested,to solve it, download Arturia’s MIDI Control Center, and in the “Sync Clock In/Out Settings” select 1Pulse (Korg) and should work.

  • @-XFYC-
    @-XFYC- 2 роки тому

    I used your way to sync the volca drum, but drum and micfreak can't always be played at the same time, it feels half a beat slower, how should I solve this?sorry for my bad english

  • @randyadams3553
    @randyadams3553 2 роки тому +1

    i followed this process and when i play on the micro freak it shows the volca drum in sync but there is no audio coming from it and i only here the freak. any help? thanks!!

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  2 роки тому

      How have you set up your Volca Keys audio out?

    • @randyadams3553
      @randyadams3553 2 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat what do you mean by that sorry newbie haha

  • @farbklangmaske
    @farbklangmaske 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks. Good to know that my freak behaves normal. It works perfectly as master with volcas/Logues via clock. But as slave the freak only works with MIDI, that always sends start/stop which can be a pain in the ass.

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah the Freak has some really interesting sync quirks. But as long as it behaves well as the master then I'm happy haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidpickett3546
    @davidpickett3546 Рік тому +1

    I have come up with a pattern on the microfreak. However, when I press play the korg volca plays ridiculously fast.... any idea?

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  Рік тому

      Check the sync settings in the Microfreak/Midi Control Software.

    • @keith6658
      @keith6658 Рік тому

      Had the same issue, change the sync setting to 2 ppq on the microfreak. Should solve it. 😊

  • @viktorplevnes9958
    @viktorplevnes9958 Рік тому +1

    I have the MicroFreak and a Roland TR6s and I am struggling to make them play together when Dawless. Any help? Thank you in advance

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  Рік тому

      Are you just using MIDI?

    • @viktorplevnes9958
      @viktorplevnes9958 Рік тому

      @@FreeBeat I have a midi from the microfreak to the midi out of the tr6s but I also have 2 trs 1'4 cables that I guess are going to the 2 channels of the scarlett 2i2? The scarlett 2i2 goes straight to my phone thru usb c as well but I am clearly doing something wrong...and not sure where I am supposed to put my headphones in, when I put them in the roland then I hear nothing on the microfreak

  • @aplusimagery5271
    @aplusimagery5271 Рік тому

    Trying get this to work with my Roland T-8 no luck ! Any help ?

  • @hudahekizzy8402
    @hudahekizzy8402 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, thanks

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @calyptratus187
    @calyptratus187 2 роки тому +1

    When I play a sequence on my Microfreak, My Korg Volca goes super fast. If I turn it down on the Microfreak to 30bpm which is the slowest setting, my Volca goes slower but still going fast like triple the speed....

  • @magnuseriksson8081
    @magnuseriksson8081 3 роки тому +1

    More about the Microfreak and how tro use the the sequencer etc

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому +1

      More microfreak content is on the way!

  • @tydemay9790
    @tydemay9790 3 роки тому +1

    Can the Arturia Microfreak and a Korg Kaosillator be synced together

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому +1

      As long as the Kaosillator has MIDI it should work just fine.

  • @maxmatson1578
    @maxmatson1578 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video.👍 I just bought a "micro freak" and I'm trying to sync it to my Korg volcas. I was hoping I could get it to Take clock "in" from a volca?

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому +1

      You can certainly do that, just run a cable from the sync out of the volca into the clock in of the microfreak!

  • @evankeal
    @evankeal 3 роки тому

    I think things change when you use volca beats, since beats is essentially a looper, I have only tried using the beats as the sync source, I am interested to try it the opposite way.

  • @danshay25
    @danshay25 3 роки тому +1

    Great!

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @scotthamrick5486
    @scotthamrick5486 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Thanks! MIDI newbie question here: I am recording with a partner remotely. I have the Microfreak. He has the Volca. Is it possible to include the sync info in the files we record and send back and forth so that what we record is synced properly? We are using Reaper.

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      I'm honestly not sure. I'd imagine it's possible, although I have no idea how, sorry!

    • @septoberenergy6542
      @septoberenergy6542 3 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat Thank you. I appreciate the response. We'll keep searching.

  • @orcapodmedia
    @orcapodmedia Рік тому

    Why do so many tutorials have that word on the Microfreak taped off?

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  Рік тому

      Hahaha it was a little screen protector that came with the Microfreak! I waited a long time before I finally took mine off, I think a lot of other folks did the same as well.

  • @BigStevo1
    @BigStevo1 2 роки тому

    Perfect! 👍

  • @willmc6728
    @willmc6728 2 місяці тому

    plus you loaded a sequence into both. why do that? your help/demonstration' cant be universally applied. further confusion results

  • @permanentsound873
    @permanentsound873 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! I know this has nothing to do with what your doing or talking about, but don’t you think the Microfreak looks like a VST? It’s unreal looking lol!

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому

      It definitely does! Makes sense since Arturia has such an excellent history with VST's lol. Thanks for watching!

  • @ibrajimenez2098
    @ibrajimenez2098 3 роки тому +1

    Why am I watching this? I don't have any of these machines.... But I will now? Haha thanks!

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому +1

      They are both awesome, can't go wrong either way! Thanks for watching :)

    • @ibrajimenez2098
      @ibrajimenez2098 3 роки тому

      @@FreeBeat seriously! After owning the op1 I am now wanting to learn more about these! Thanks for the video!

  • @tylon2999
    @tylon2999 2 роки тому +2

    To get the most out of any synth you should have an audio mixer. Even if you have a tight budget you should save up and get compact mixer. Even when you get more gear you will always fine a use for it. Do buy a quality brand, don't get anything cheaper than a Mackie.

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @timetravelvictim
    @timetravelvictim 3 роки тому +1

    2:18

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ildarkinildarkin
    @ildarkinildarkin 4 роки тому

    Hm it's obvious. I thought there is something else you can use to synch them

  • @TheMortyvicar
    @TheMortyvicar 4 роки тому +1

    Just thought I’d mention that the Volca’s do have screens apart from the Keys and Modular. Nice video though 👍

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +1

      Haha you got me there! Still easier to use the Microfreak in my opinion though haha.

  • @muppetpaster
    @muppetpaster Рік тому +2

    0:35 wrong....MF HAS audio in....OK it it Mic-level but it IS audio in....

  • @fellpower
    @fellpower 4 роки тому +1

    Youre talking toooo much, instead of showing the machines.....

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Always trying to improve haha.

    • @danielmulholland5869
      @danielmulholland5869 4 роки тому +3

      It's a five minute video you fuck, appreciate the free help