As Good as an MPC? - Hip Hop Beats on the Elektron Octatrack

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @tommyk88888
    @tommyk88888 2 роки тому +213

    Thank God! An actual skilled beatmaker making high quality beatmaking videos. A breath of fresh air while the world is falling apart around us. 👏✨

    • @uncoiledfish2561
      @uncoiledfish2561 Рік тому +2

      The world is falling apart?

    • @guillll
      @guillll Рік тому

      You didn't notice ? Global warming ?

    • @snubdawg1386
      @snubdawg1386 Рік тому +11

      @@uncoiledfish2561 did you just wake up from a 20 year long coma 14 hours ago?

    • @prod.natejalo1122
      @prod.natejalo1122 Рік тому +17

      @@snubdawg1386 its not that bad get off the internet lmao

    • @cky90781
      @cky90781 Рік тому +1

      And you can rest assured this mans energy/personal is the same on & off camera 💯 this is as genuine as it gets.

  • @NetraamNav
    @NetraamNav 5 місяців тому +9

    Pitching the bass up to find the right notes works wonders. I've been having trouble with basslines for years and never thought of this. Amazing.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. Just something I picked up over the years

  • @hugefood
    @hugefood Рік тому +9

    Ha I can't believe I watched a 30 min video about a piece of gear I don't own or know how to use. I was fully invested in the outcome of this beat! Great stuff.

  • @Atograph
    @Atograph 2 роки тому +35

    You dropped so many Octatrack gems in here without even trying! I'm definitely going to add some of these tricks to my OT workflow. Thanks a lot!

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +16

      OT is the most misunderstood sampler of all time, in my opinion. Glad to shine some light on what i can be.

  • @ShizTheWhiz
    @ShizTheWhiz 2 роки тому +3

    The OG 2017/18 twitch streams pushed me over the edge n commit to a preowned mk1, four years later you drop a tut on my bday, blessed shit! appreciate the lil tricks i've completely overlooked over the years, really appreciate it man

  • @MrLionelrichtea
    @MrLionelrichtea 2 роки тому +81

    A classic Barry beat if I’ve ever heard one. Love it when you unlock the next level 25:49

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +31

      Classic Barry

    • @levilainsanchez
      @levilainsanchez Рік тому

      @@jonmakesbeats
      Dude please, tell me that you’ve recorded your voice over this heavy beat !
      Otherwise, is there any chance to get a final mixed/mastered version of the beat on your Patreon website ?

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  Рік тому

      @@levilainsanchez it's available on the Patreon!

  • @bogward4330
    @bogward4330 2 роки тому +10

    Wow, it's genuinely wild how you're able manipulate all those samples and mix em all together into a crazy cool ass beat all the while teaching us some of the magic, no less in 34 minutes. Bravo to both of you, this is some real inspiring stuff.

  • @tmherbamate
    @tmherbamate Рік тому +14

    Been a fan of your music for years but only recently discovered this channel. This is by far the most informative and entertaining octatrack video I’ve seen and I’ve done a lot of research on that thing. And a really nice beat no less!

  • @Oddfather
    @Oddfather 2 роки тому +57

    You think you had us fooled “Barry”…….we all know it was Gary behind the mic the entire time

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +35

      "Barry is actually Gary" conspiracy theory is not something I saw coming

  • @mgband
    @mgband 9 місяців тому +1

    So, I originally watched this video before getting an Octatrack and had zero idea what the hell was happening. I am now watching it again after having an Octatrack for some months and it is like I had learnt a new language. Things made sense.
    Interesting feeling.

  • @ScottFarlee
    @ScottFarlee Рік тому +6

    HE TOOK IT THERE WHEN HE ADDED THE BASS OMG

  • @truehypercrab
    @truehypercrab 2 роки тому +7

    Today I listened to Rap Album One and wondered what is Jonwayne up to these days? Wasn't disappointed!
    Don't know shit about music but I love this

  • @johndecelles
    @johndecelles Рік тому +1

    That LFO effect you put on that Glock had me going for a second, but I saw you through. Can’t wait to use these these new tricks on my beats. Thanks Barry

  • @markstewart2880
    @markstewart2880 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely marvelous! You take your time to explain everything, and in a simple and effective way. The best I’ve yet to see on the internet/ YT. Bravo to you brotha!

  • @Kai-zy8wd
    @Kai-zy8wd 2 роки тому +2

    Ah thanks man.. Been fiending for more since your last JonMakesBeats Twitch streams. Glad to see ya back!

  • @reversespring
    @reversespring 2 роки тому +5

    This was one of the most enjoyable and zen-like „tutorials“ I‘ve ever watched on YT! Learned so much! Please keep going 🙏🏼

    • @jazzguitarinetsdfferjd966
      @jazzguitarinetsdfferjd966 Рік тому

      you might really enjoy cuckoo's tutorials on the digitakt and digitone :) they're really chill and great instructionals as well

  • @damnthatsweak
    @damnthatsweak Рік тому +1

    Hello? Yes, this is Akai. Can you stop? You're killing us!

  • @Gear-Tube
    @Gear-Tube 7 місяців тому

    Hey Jon! A suggestion. You recently talked about making a “the joy of painting” type serie, I think it would be really helpful if, in it, you go as in depth in your process as in this video. I remember being young and dreaming of in depth beatmaking session videos like these. Plus I got an Octa and love learning your ways of working it. I’m excited to see where you go with this 👍

  • @andrij.demianczuk
    @andrij.demianczuk 2 роки тому +6

    To create linked slices, you can always create a slice grid and move the slice points around. Ricky Tinez taught me this and it really sped up my workflow on the Octatrack.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +4

      Yeah that is definitely a valid way to slice but I find myself moving the slices once they're created so much that it's just easier to do it like how I've been doing it

  • @avace917
    @avace917 4 місяці тому +1

    As a user of MPCs for 3 decades, I have to say that I find Elektron machines very intimidating. I have an Akai MPC One Plus currently.

  • @prodbymai
    @prodbymai 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for these vids boss 🫴🏻

  • @binsquirrel
    @binsquirrel 2 роки тому +15

    Daamn that's a fine jam, and inspiring to see you make it!

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +10

      That's the idea so I appreciate it being inspiring to you

  • @KAMOYA17
    @KAMOYA17 Рік тому +1

    Shout out from South Africa Barry. You should consider rapping over tour beats. Who knows, it might go somewhere 😉

  • @lwpweb
    @lwpweb Рік тому

    I love your very clear explanation of doing slices. In each step of your video it is clear what you are doing. And not to forget NI machine makes slicing even easier than the mpc. Anc clear OTC ia more than a sampler.

  • @pietart3596
    @pietart3596 Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy I found your channel Barry

  • @schnoodlevideo
    @schnoodlevideo 2 роки тому +8

    So happy with how this turned out :) thank you again!

  • @hackeddead
    @hackeddead 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve been wanting to see your workflow so I can see if there is anything I can improve on while using the Octatrack. The great news is from watching you on stream and your workflow on other gear I’ve pretty much been able to get as close as I can but this video showed me the keys I need to unlock a new level of beat making. 🙏🏻 keep up the good work mate you’re absolutely crushing!

  • @keedavid88
    @keedavid88 Рік тому

    Just came across this vid while drinking my coffee, now it's time to fire up the octatrack

  • @CarlosChoryBecerra
    @CarlosChoryBecerra 2 роки тому +3

    I really felt that “YEAHHHHH” at 32:58 cause I definitely was bopping hard to this shit.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +3

      It's that moment when you reach the summit. Always satisfying

  • @donnyh2
    @donnyh2 2 роки тому +56

    So sick Barry are you going to release these series of beats when you've finished making them all? Please do.

  • @Osckii
    @Osckii Рік тому +1

    This is one i was looking for. As a long time hip hop digitakt producer I was grateful for the new update but not being able to zoom in on samples or move the end and starts is trash. With this video i believe Its time to make the leap to the flagship and this is so happens to be my workflow also < Its crazy. Thanks Jon

  • @michaellancaster3540
    @michaellancaster3540 Рік тому

    One of the best demonstrations of the octatrack I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

  • @MrArnoudberkepas
    @MrArnoudberkepas 2 роки тому +1

    Okay, already learnt a lot of stuff I can apply in my workflow. Been a fan for a number of years and now even more.

  • @thomasdannegger
    @thomasdannegger Рік тому

    This is incredible! Thank you for laying this all out. I don't think I ever really took the time to explore how slices worked with sampling, and so it just never clicked with the workflow. This makes me want to get an Octratrack because I like this methodical process of getting things set first.

  • @SleepyTelly
    @SleepyTelly 2 роки тому +1

    I could watch you do this for the rest of my life, Barry.

  • @Jason-xy6jy
    @Jason-xy6jy 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for making this Jon, just got my octa a month or so ago and it’s a scary beast

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +3

      Keep going it's worth it to let it click

  • @13337ification
    @13337ification 2 роки тому +1

    copped an octatrack after watching ur streams and love it so much, so many great tips here.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad I was able to show you some of the capabilities

  • @seji_sage3350
    @seji_sage3350 2 роки тому +1

    This is so perfect. I hope one day to see you preform live. Im Florida but have waited to see you so maybe one day

  • @christopherknowles
    @christopherknowles Рік тому

    This is a high quality video with the perfect amount of sauce.

  • @Procksy
    @Procksy 2 роки тому +2

    Incredible work as always Barry! I look forward to for sure hearing more from you in the next episode.

  • @SKRDyaheard
    @SKRDyaheard 2 роки тому

    BREH am I just now finding out Jon Wayne has a youtube channel where he teaches beatmaking on the OT? Thought I was recognizing the voice. Shoutout you man you're a massive inspiration

  • @ramzizzle
    @ramzizzle 2 роки тому +3

    That vocal turn around sounds like some old battles tyondai stuff

  • @e-conrecords4665
    @e-conrecords4665 4 місяці тому

    The Octatrack is just so cumbersome to use compared to the MPC. I literally don’t use it anymore. Only when I want it to take twice as long to do anything.

  • @iblamesummers
    @iblamesummers Рік тому

    god bless you, jonwayne. 🙏

  • @Yokai.Wakukhan
    @Yokai.Wakukhan Рік тому +1

    BARRY XD Thank you, these words are everything!

  • @keepbullfighting
    @keepbullfighting 2 роки тому +3

    that's some good stuff there mr. Barry

  • @bahutu802
    @bahutu802 2 роки тому +17

    8:46 Wow, might look like a minor detail, but that zero crossing square is _dope_ ! There is nothing more annoying than having to zoom in 100x just to hit those zero crossings manually... (as it is the case on virtually any other device...)

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +9

      It's a feature that I sorely miss in every machine that doesn't include it. Such a time saver.

    • @ruffiankick
      @ruffiankick 2 роки тому

      yoooo now i wish everything had that feature.. sheesh 😂

    • @atetraxx
      @atetraxx 2 роки тому +3

      Mpcs have zero snap.

    • @noname-ng6sj
      @noname-ng6sj Рік тому +2

      @theinvisibleman what have you missed? They've had this feature since 2005 and it's flawless. I use it every day.

    • @a.nobodys.nobody
      @a.nobodys.nobody Рік тому

      ​@@noname-ng6sj yeah I never had an issue with it. Works great

  • @PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra

    that was awesome and I must say that the workflow on the octatrack wasn't as scary as I thought it would be!!

  • @Pheekofc
    @Pheekofc Рік тому +1

    really useful tutorial that actually gave me tons of ideas for things to try in Ableton. Thank you!

  • @ritofuturito
    @ritofuturito 2 роки тому +1

    I feel so lucky I found your channel, Barry 🔊📻🎶

  • @jaytrawm5744
    @jaytrawm5744 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, this whole time I never knew you had this channel. Love this stuff, man. Keep creating

  • @wmphatic
    @wmphatic 2 роки тому +1

    Bro I am a huge fan, still bumping rap album 1 & 2, I was just curious about people using octotrack for hip hop, when I started it, I was thinking why is this voice so familiar, low and behold it’s jonwayne himself, love the content, also tradition every year for me to bump Yuletide bangerz in December.🤙❤️

  • @Binge-Minge
    @Binge-Minge Рік тому +1

    You're an awesome dude. Extremely interesting channel, I've never really been into sampling with hardware but this is changing my mind! I love the creativity you share, it's a real skill.

  • @rickypicture9026
    @rickypicture9026 2 роки тому

    I love seeing the wide range of music people make with the octatrack. I use mine for house and techno but this is making me want to give beats a try. Thanks for the great video Jon!

  • @Sinnersainthuman
    @Sinnersainthuman Рік тому +1

    killin it octa fam!

  • @joe1478
    @joe1478 Рік тому

    best octatrack content.

  • @NickT6630
    @NickT6630 2 місяці тому

    This is excellent!

  • @katerrumpel5118
    @katerrumpel5118 Рік тому

    Always a pleasure, Jon.

  • @lowercaserache
    @lowercaserache Рік тому

    Your intro fucking killed me holy shit, king of beats in more ways than one over here 😂💖

  • @beatrushmusic
    @beatrushmusic 2 роки тому +6

    Would love to see what you can pull off on a Digitakt! Particularly with the lfo time stretch work around.

  • @wetwillyy92
    @wetwillyy92 2 роки тому +1

    absolute fire could watch this all day, thank you for these!!!

  • @w-h-y-
    @w-h-y- 2 роки тому +7

    Cool to see how you work with the OT. So many different approaches to it

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +8

      Facts it's a modular machine. Half the trouble learning it is deciding what kind of machine you want it to be and creating a template. Everyone uses it differently

  • @TheBeardReview
    @TheBeardReview 2 роки тому

    Wasn't sure about Barry at first, but he's pretty nice with it! Loving these beats dude, can't wait for more 🔥

  • @Helloiammyles
    @Helloiammyles 2 роки тому +2

    Aw yeah!

  • @Dirksonic
    @Dirksonic 2 роки тому +1

    Again. Super cool and usefull. Need to check them all. Thank you.

  • @Schoellack1
    @Schoellack1 Рік тому

    man im a huge fan

  • @pierceclegg825
    @pierceclegg825 2 роки тому +6

    Did you do a voice over? The explanation is flawless.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +25

      Barry stood over my shoulder while I was working with an SM7 and narrated like a basketball announcer

  • @wl_1999
    @wl_1999 2 роки тому +4

    DOPE!

  • @Cstremke9090
    @Cstremke9090 2 роки тому +4

    Please freestyle over the outro on these

  • @anvitsharma4885
    @anvitsharma4885 Рік тому

    beautiful!!

  • @chaselombardo7937
    @chaselombardo7937 Рік тому +1

    alright sorry for the amateur question but at 22:00 ... how did you copy snare and kick to same track. it was so fast Barry damn

  • @magnuseriksson8081
    @magnuseriksson8081 2 роки тому +1

    Love the sound you get, Dooooope!!!

  • @sickrickTV
    @sickrickTV 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for all the insights, that's very kind!

  • @OZD_Collective
    @OZD_Collective Рік тому

    I love this guy. Dude, its magic. And too satisfying.

  • @ruffiankick
    @ruffiankick 2 роки тому +4

    Elektron's sequencers are calling me. 😂these looks fun to use for hip-hop. even the little Model:Samples they came out with a few years ago. Its the parameter Locking for me. i love that as an option

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +1

      You might also enjoy Trackers if you like the step parameter locking concept.

    • @ruffiankick
      @ruffiankick 2 роки тому

      @@jonmakesbeats yeaa, see had no clue the Tracker could do that too. Good to know 👀

  • @peaterrepeater4441
    @peaterrepeater4441 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome, Barry! Keep going on and you might be able to make a career out of it!

  • @CRAETION_
    @CRAETION_ Рік тому

    LOVE these videos (Barry)

  • @TWK911
    @TWK911 Рік тому +1

    What are you using to record audio from your phone to the Octatrack?

  • @GNOM3BeatsOfficial
    @GNOM3BeatsOfficial Рік тому

    I had to sub brotha . Great work!

  • @grimriffs7889
    @grimriffs7889 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for these man helping me stay inspired and keeping me going!

  • @simonbarth3181
    @simonbarth3181 2 роки тому

    This is the best thing ever

  • @TwoCanKenNY
    @TwoCanKenNY Рік тому

    Artistry at its finest!! Great video and wonderful beat!

  • @mayorbruno
    @mayorbruno 2 роки тому +1

    Holy shit thank you so much for sharing the knowledge

  • @nkrusty3907
    @nkrusty3907 2 роки тому +1

    Another great beat, another great video, keep them coming!

  • @Tokuushi
    @Tokuushi Рік тому

    I learned something today, thank you!

  • @bumnul
    @bumnul 2 роки тому

    yooo I've been waiting for u to make one of these! fuck yea

  • @fanusamurai
    @fanusamurai 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making me miss my Octatrack! x)

  • @agu__gonzalez
    @agu__gonzalez 2 роки тому +2

    Yeeeeeeee Barry

  • @Anythingelse83
    @Anythingelse83 2 роки тому

    Excellent work sir loving these

  • @charlieprim0
    @charlieprim0 2 роки тому +3

    hey barry really enjoying this channel so far. just wondering though, would you recommend always doubling the bpm or only on a machine like this?

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому +1

      I have a habit of doubling the tempo because it gives me more space to work with. It's like having 32 steps instead of 16. Think of it like a magnifying glass on your sequence. I find normal tempo to be too cramped but I've been doing this for the last 15 years

    • @ChumpyDumps
      @ChumpyDumps 2 роки тому

      @@jonmakesbeats you can just double the playback speed of that track with the pattern length screen and get the same effect though.

    • @jonmakesbeats
      @jonmakesbeats  2 роки тому

      @@ChumpyDumps like you mentioned there are other ways to achieve the same effect but I've been doing it this way for 15 years...consider it a habit.

  • @aSimpleChat
    @aSimpleChat 2 роки тому

    This is hot! Thank you for explaining much of this process. Such a versatile machine and I’m just learning what it can do. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @Goldlion973
    @Goldlion973 Рік тому +1

    Why isn't the RYTM made for this!? Its crazy. Has the pads etc but Elektron were like, "nah" with the functions but ok on the Octaka with its no pads having ass....?

    • @brawndothethirstmutilator9848
      @brawndothethirstmutilator9848 Місяць тому

      Analog Rytm is a synthesizer. Octatrak is a sampler. Elektron doesn’t really follow a philosophy of “all in one” boxes.

  • @curtainsinmotion
    @curtainsinmotion 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff! Thanks!

  • @kadar_BAM
    @kadar_BAM 2 роки тому +1

    sick beat Barry keep it up

  • @ItsWesSmithYo
    @ItsWesSmithYo Рік тому

    1998 here, One day you will be able to do this on a computer 😮 IJK team, I still fk w/analogs, take it ez all 😊

  • @strafer8764
    @strafer8764 Рік тому +1

    Would you recommend this over the MPC ONE?

  • @chambre466
    @chambre466 Рік тому

    thanks very much man. So cool

  • @liammcooper
    @liammcooper 2 роки тому

    you da man barry

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac909 Рік тому

    Man always impressing.

  • @dreamsaremaps
    @dreamsaremaps 2 роки тому

    Excellent video and track! Subbed and looking forward to whatever you do next!