Model:Cycles QuickStart Guide

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • In this video we use the Model:Cycles to build a track from scratch. This video is meant to serve as a proper tutorial for the Model:Cycles as well as the foundation for a song. This tutorial is aimed at people who are new to the Elektron workflow or just picked up a Model:Cycles and want to jump right into making music. There are a myriad of tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the video - enjoy!
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  • @EZBOT_
    @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +2

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  • @RedMeansRecording
    @RedMeansRecording 3 роки тому +61

    extremely good content

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you Jeremy!

  • @jcote1974
    @jcote1974 9 місяців тому +8

    There are several videos that claim to be beginner guides but this is the only true beginner guide. Thanks so much for this.

  • @MagicPointTrax
    @MagicPointTrax 2 роки тому +7

    hands down the best tutorial on cycles

  • @EleniEliades_
    @EleniEliades_ 3 роки тому +7

    Really appreciate you doing this tutorial. Just got a Model Cycles {my first experience with an Elektron Sound Machine} so after reading the Manual + playing around with the knobs and push-buttons I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Just began my Modular journey 1.5 years ago and LoVE it though it's frustrating at times... I come from playing mostly Acoustic Instruments, still play Drums, Jazz, Break-Beat, etc. So this video was extremely helpful to me and I'm quite excited to see/hear your next tutorial for the Model:Cycles.💡🎵🔥🌌👌

  • @andyisacsson7503
    @andyisacsson7503 7 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant video - makes more sense to me than the days I’ve spent trying to figure the manual - well done

  • @Chinhoyi62
    @Chinhoyi62 3 роки тому +25

    Many thanks EZBOT, this is the best tutorial for the Cycles that I've sen. Lots of really useful tips and info about how the device works.I feel like I'm well on my way to being a Cycles maestro.

  • @karl.weaver
    @karl.weaver 9 місяців тому

    A great help, sat here sat afternoon, pausing and then going through each step, thank you!

  • @oulivier
    @oulivier Рік тому +1

    Best Model Cycles Tutorial over youtube ! Thanks a lot for this video

  • @GarHealy
    @GarHealy 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent. Well made tutorial. I have a Digitakt and I found this extremely informative. It is the best model:cycles video I’ve watched. The only problem is that I want one... now!

  • @enc3342
    @enc3342 5 місяців тому

    Great tutorial, very clear and useful. Thanks mate.

  • @gleannmhuire
    @gleannmhuire Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial mate! Excellent, clear communication and you certainly zip along 😀

  • @forbesy8568
    @forbesy8568 3 роки тому +2

    Nice flow hope you do more of these

  • @GregDixson
    @GregDixson 3 роки тому +3

    Really well presented info. Just got my Cycles, so this is perfect. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @a-userjuleton9864
    @a-userjuleton9864 3 роки тому +1

    Crystal clear Level one tutorial, we need the level 2 now...
    Thanks very much

  • @rrrobart9
    @rrrobart9 2 роки тому +1

    Just got mine yesterday. This video is pure gold. Thanks EZ.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  2 роки тому

      My friend! So happy to hear this

    • @rrrobart9
      @rrrobart9 2 роки тому +1

      @@EZBOT_ I’m so happy I went for it. What a cool little synth. I didn’t think I’d like it this much. Time just flies. Got a power bank and headphones, it’s almost a perfect bedroom synth. It’s a great way to learn the Elektron sequencer. Feels really good.

  • @jsonchicas
    @jsonchicas Рік тому +1

    Amazing vid mate! Thank you so much for the quality of your content I’m learning so much about elektron machines with you ❤

  • @gwugluud
    @gwugluud 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so old, I can remember when people used to use drum machines and synths to do other kinds of music besides disco-duck hip hop.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  2 роки тому

      You definitely don't need to make disco hip-hop on this box but it's the easiest way to demo how to use this device imo

  • @spoxehub
    @spoxehub Рік тому +1

    Yeah. Fair play. This is an excellent video.

  • @bigmanlizard7326
    @bigmanlizard7326 3 роки тому +2

    amazing vid thanks man
    made me decide to buy this, liked the sounds ive seen from it but wanted to see a guide on its workflow

  • @Brandontsmith85
    @Brandontsmith85 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! It’s an excellent real-world, practical demonstration.

  • @mastaboog749
    @mastaboog749 Рік тому +1

    wow this video helped me a lot. super rad.

  • @_-Marcel-_
    @_-Marcel-_ 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, excellent tutorial! 💯 Thank you very much for your work!

  • @radio_zero
    @radio_zero 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, there were a few bits and tricks in there, I didn't know about

  • @frank_mm
    @frank_mm 5 місяців тому

    So great ! Thanks !

  • @kevinfield6084
    @kevinfield6084 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing - super clean

  • @apolotary
    @apolotary 2 роки тому +1

    Super useful guide, thank you for making the video!!

  • @jcote1974
    @jcote1974 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @StandwithUkraine269
    @StandwithUkraine269 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU❤

  • @barryadamson9230
    @barryadamson9230 2 роки тому +1

    THank You Brother man

  • @thecalmsounds7296
    @thecalmsounds7296 3 роки тому +1

    Nice tutorial. Thanks!

  • @sofiejensen3804
    @sofiejensen3804 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic toturial, it ie better than reading the manual. BUT the Drum fill had me read the manual anyway... i did not noticed that you turned off the recording mode..

  • @zhoumygod
    @zhoumygod 2 роки тому +1

    this was really helpful. thanks!

  • @karl.weaver
    @karl.weaver 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @jamescottle
    @jamescottle 2 роки тому +1

    VERY good this tutorial!!! Thanks

  • @LaIslaCenteno
    @LaIslaCenteno 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so mucho for this!

  • @bpsychoz
    @bpsychoz 7 місяців тому

    Tysm!

  • @noodlingaround2023
    @noodlingaround2023 3 роки тому +1

    Cool. Thank you...

  • @MichaelToop
    @MichaelToop 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Lots of detail.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @winterkeep
    @winterkeep 2 роки тому +1

    This was awesome, thank you 😊

  • @chrisjunosmusic
    @chrisjunosmusic 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful !! Many thanks !!

  • @radioblogtirana
    @radioblogtirana 6 місяців тому

    great tutorial thnku! :)

  • @toffchunks
    @toffchunks 2 роки тому +1

    Really clear & helpfull thks!!!!

  • @d-i-s-c-l-o-s-e
    @d-i-s-c-l-o-s-e 3 роки тому +1

    Really cool! Thx

  • @pedrofreire6169
    @pedrofreire6169 4 місяці тому

    my unit only does a fill when i press track with the page button... why is that? great vid btw

  • @TimesOfTheSines.official
    @TimesOfTheSines.official Рік тому

    A good tip with Cycles to make panning automation & variations per step... Is to use velocity as a control for pan. It really opens up the Cycles to be more interesting when panning creativity in the stereo field, for better patterns as a result. I would just parameter lock volume/distortion knob events, to replace velocity as a normal use for levels on steps... & set up velocity instead for panning any steps. I'll explain how to properly set up velocity for panning if readers of this need to ask. But basically u want 0 velocity to be the value of either hard left or right pan position, & 127 value is hard panning of the opposite position of that... Any of the values in-between obviously become the rest of the l & r panning positions in the stereo field. Value of 64 is centre pan.

  • @jdssurf
    @jdssurf Рік тому

    is this thing worthy of using on an album or is it too generic

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  Рік тому

      Totally worthy of using on an album. It's flagship FM engine in a smaller body with the full Elektron sequencer.

  • @CommodoreCrush
    @CommodoreCrush 3 роки тому +1

    They totally need to update a legit way to use mutes like that. Also mutes per pattern.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +1

      Totally agree - and par locking panning

    • @ACIDGREENTECHNO
      @ACIDGREENTECHNO 2 роки тому

      have you told them via support? they dont read here.

  • @leenitv
    @leenitv 4 місяці тому

    This was an excellent tutorial, thank you so much 💕✨

  • @RedMeansRecording
    @RedMeansRecording 2 роки тому +10

    This makes me want to get a model cycles again.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  2 роки тому +10

      Let's play Elektron Model:Cycles together like we used to when we were kids!

  • @cityraintunes
    @cityraintunes 2 роки тому +8

    From one teacher to another, you are a great teacher. Giving students small nuggets up front to get excited, before you deep dive, is essential.

  • @pgup5095
    @pgup5095 2 роки тому +3

    hey- i just wanted to say thanks for this video. this was really helpful, especially considering that other videos did not show many of these features clearly and the manual is one of the worst i have ever read. its a great bit of gear but i was getting frustrated with it until i watched this. good on you!

  • @karl.weaver
    @karl.weaver 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks

  • @rails-n-things
    @rails-n-things 2 роки тому +1

    Great video - thanks!

  • @caesarsheadache
    @caesarsheadache 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the outstanding demo. Hope to see more Cycles posts from you. Super essential and helpful for sure Cheers!

  • @gorogne
    @gorogne Рік тому +1

    Thank u very much! 👍🏿😎👍🏿

  • @sulate1
    @sulate1 3 роки тому +3

    That's a great introduction to this hot little machine - it certainly cleared up a bunch of things for me. Keenly anticipating the next tutorial (I hope there will be one).

  • @teatime2595
    @teatime2595 2 роки тому +1

    Hop I can figure this out now!?

  • @ac1dpunch
    @ac1dpunch 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you so much. helped me a lot

  • @danielfromyesterday
    @danielfromyesterday Рік тому +1

    really awesome thank you

  • @DopamineOverload
    @DopamineOverload 2 роки тому +2

    Yet another perfect tutorial. Love the calm, chill vibe... excellent info. You need more subs, my friend.

  • @livesouvenirs
    @livesouvenirs 2 роки тому +1

    thanks a lot!!!

  • @CleverHans1
    @CleverHans1 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic content, easily one of the most informative ones that I have seen. Will try out a bunch of new things/recap some stuff I had forgotten about tomorrow. Many thanks!

  • @Flying_Karsten
    @Flying_Karsten 2 роки тому +1

    .

  • @healyoung9367
    @healyoung9367 3 роки тому +3

    What wonderful timing… I just picked up my Model:Cycles from Patchwerks a couple weeks ago. Absolutely loving it so far. Thanks for the additional tips in such a nice format!

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +1

      Hey! Happy to hear it, thanks for purchasing from Patchwerks!

  • @IanJones942
    @IanJones942 2 роки тому +2

    I've needed this. I need to dust off my M:C now.

  • @Guatemango
    @Guatemango 2 роки тому +1

    Muchísimas gracias! Muy bien explicado, el mejor vídeo para principiantes que encontré en UA-cam!

  • @aotradimension_music
    @aotradimension_music Рік тому +1

    11:26 cool

  • @souliseum5437
    @souliseum5437 8 місяців тому +1

    Love your video. Immediately subscribed. My buddy let me borrow his models cycles for a week and this video literally let me just dive in and jam. Great way to introduce this beastly machine and entry ways to Elektron. For I have my eye on the Digitone and Syntakt now xD
    Love your grooves and how you explain all the parameter and lite intro to trigs for I am shocked how powerful this small box is!!!!

  • @TimesOfTheSines.official
    @TimesOfTheSines.official Рік тому

    U should do a video with a good demo of the Digitone & Cycles as a fm synth & drum combo... Many people lusting after, or saving up $ chasing after the Syntakt. There will be people who already own a Digitone or Cycles... & not fully realise how similar patterns & results can be created on Syntakt, that can also be produced via a Digitone/Cycles combo too...?

  • @TimesOfTheSines.official
    @TimesOfTheSines.official Рік тому

    These are the best way to take anything you like, luv & learned on other grooveboxs, especially Korg Electribes... & apply it to a Elektron product too. The Models Cycles as a first step in acquiring & getting into Elektrons to learn about... Is far better & cheaper to decide trying Elektron products imo. The Model Samples will then become a also cheap Elektron to pair with it after. U don't have to have a big budget for simply acquiring both eventually, & knowing u don't have to buy big, to get big results still from these cheaper Elektron boxes. Using & learning from a Cycles will also make others realise they should, or can spend more... on the Digi's etc, instead of going for buying Model Samples as a next stage of buying into Elektron products too. Cycles is a perfect & worthy product to combine with a Digitone. Anyone with a Digitone should buy Cycles to use with it too. They are both impressive on there own, to own... But when used to create patterns in combo u will get a very similar result as one can from the Syntakt. The Digitone can do better FM tracks & sounds than the FM based synthesis of Syntakt. But Syntakt can take the Cycles machines & synthesis further, & one can spend more time & effort into shaping Cycles sounds more, in ways the Digitakt or Digitone also can. So the one Syntakt box, or combo of Digitone & Cycles... Are equal/opposites in that way. The Syntakt then has those 4 analogue parts... Which are a bit more flexible than 4 tracks of having some Rytm machines & drums etc to use.

  • @trevormalcolm4328
    @trevormalcolm4328 2 роки тому +1

    I have to commend on a truly well put together tutorial/video. I’ve been thinking about getting this machine (or the model:cycles) for a while, but because of the Elektron workflow been a bit hesitant! You’ve done a great job of demystifying the work structure of this box! 🙏🏽👍🏽🇬🇧

  • @karl.weaver
    @karl.weaver 9 місяців тому +1

    A great tutorial. You have a clear way of explaining things, a very easy subscription.

  • @6ix611
    @6ix611 11 місяців тому +1

    hands down best tutorial ive seen, many thanks EZBOT, will be following all your tutorials from now on

  • @mrp9308
    @mrp9308 2 роки тому +1

    We really need trig panning on the models , I know you can use lfos but it would be nice to have like on takt & tone cheers mate.

  • @trevormalcolm4328
    @trevormalcolm4328 2 роки тому +1

    Since I’ve got my Model:Cycles I’ve watched this video too many times!

  • @diegob6729
    @diegob6729 Рік тому +1

    27:00 Hidden mute mode! Love it 👌😄

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  Рік тому +1

      Haha that’s a good one right?!

    • @diegob6729
      @diegob6729 Рік тому

      ​@@EZBOT_ mhh today it doesn't work it says "save pattern to project?"
      Any hint? 😢

    • @diegob6729
      @diegob6729 Рік тому

      Found, it only works if the pattern is new and not already saved 😢

  • @RobotSnake
    @RobotSnake 2 роки тому

    Isn’t it a 2 operator synth?

  • @melokit-music
    @melokit-music Рік тому +1

    nice and clear tuto to begin with, thx a lot

  • @johnpaullovetek1809
    @johnpaullovetek1809 3 роки тому +1

    Estou a adorar a maneira como explicas a máquina! Muito bem explicado!

  • @georgesbouchelaghem682
    @georgesbouchelaghem682 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video, learned so much from it. Really clear and entertaining :)

  • @madsmeter01
    @madsmeter01 2 роки тому +1

    Super good content, thank you 🙏

  • @mertakcay5340
    @mertakcay5340 Рік тому

    Hello, is there any way to save pattern for each tracks seperately ? For example i want to start with track 1 closed hihat and save it on pattern 1 and then change the rhythm a little bit and save it to pattern 2 as a transition, is that possible or we have to save patterns for all tracks chained together ?

  • @deadlydanton
    @deadlydanton 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Very clear teaching manner. Subscribed.

  • @diegob6729
    @diegob6729 Рік тому

    The problem with temporary save is that It doesn't save the mute state of the channel. Nor it's saved in a pattern 😢

  • @InaBalloon
    @InaBalloon 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video, thank you very much! The best I've seen so far

  • @Knobs_and_Ends
    @Knobs_and_Ends 2 роки тому +1

    By far the most useful tutorial on this device, at least that I’ve come across

  • @maksimreshetnikov1029
    @maksimreshetnikov1029 2 роки тому +1

    "I dig it! Our pattern is coming alone")))

  • @e-conrecords4665
    @e-conrecords4665 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate. Always insightful and easy to follow.

  • @reallivebluescat
    @reallivebluescat 6 місяців тому

    Damn, this is soooo complicated

  • @enchanterthetim
    @enchanterthetim Рік тому +1

    amazing, this is exactly what i needed!

  • @michaelnewham6958
    @michaelnewham6958 2 роки тому +1

    superb! thanks so much!!!

  • @TH3_FURY
    @TH3_FURY 3 роки тому +1

    Hey EZBOT ! Cool tuto, you learn to me some new tricks... Thanks for that :)
    I have a new one for you : push function + arrow/pad menu, its a very useful stuff which give more mojo ;)
    See you around !

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! :)

  • @GeorgeLocke
    @GeorgeLocke Рік тому

    Does the elektron guitar pick do tone locks?

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  Рік тому +1

      It does indeed! It has an auto-shred feature

  • @mist_wander
    @mist_wander 4 місяці тому

    a quickstart guide that it's actually quick and not a 2 h video, good job and thannk you!

  • @sofiejensen3804
    @sofiejensen3804 Місяць тому

    Can you help with the audio? how did you get the audio from the Cycles into you pc? I am confused about the two jacks

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  Місяць тому

      I used an audio interface. Do you own an interface?

    • @sofiejensen3804
      @sofiejensen3804 Місяць тому

      @@EZBOT_ After reading the manuals for a some audio interfaces, I realized I need a two jack to one "stereo" jack. Took me a while. Thanks

  • @KunchangLeeMusic
    @KunchangLeeMusic 3 роки тому +1

    How do I sync cycles with a blooper pedal ?

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  3 роки тому +1

      I don’t have a blooper pedal but I believe you’ll need to convert your MIDI to a 1/4” cable. I am sure there is a tutorial on it here in the UA-cam abyss. In the cycles you just turn on sync out in the settings menu

    • @KunchangLeeMusic
      @KunchangLeeMusic 3 роки тому +1

      @@EZBOT_ thanks for the info

  • @anynextdon4684
    @anynextdon4684 8 місяців тому

    thank you so much! I managed to pick up a model cycles and model samples for 200 quid for the pair on a whim and they've just been sitting on my studio desk because it felt so long to try and start making something out the gate and use the menus! Can't wait to try it out when I get back from work today.

  • @joelbwerner
    @joelbwerner 4 місяці тому

    I've spent about 6hrs watching this 30min video. So freaken great! Thank you!

  • @harveytherobot
    @harveytherobot 2 роки тому +1

    My dog had a little bit of a hard time with this video at first but by the end he was groovin out, so thanks.

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  2 роки тому

      What kind of dog you got?

    • @harveytherobot
      @harveytherobot 2 роки тому +1

      @@EZBOT_ Beagle

    • @EZBOT_
      @EZBOT_  2 роки тому

      @@harveytherobot I have a dog of similar proportions: Labrador Jack Russel mix