Try exploring the tie stretching options through the sound edit menu changing bar to many bars. This really can stretch the possibilities of utilizing more of the built in sounds for ambient works.
Honestly I totally forgot about this but you’re 100% right, editing the bar length is a really powerful way to elongate your samples for an ambient piece. Thanks for this Keegan!
@@HiImNathan you can then go even further with the time stretch using the fadar functions. It can get crunchy and funky but sometimes a really nice texture for this stuff! I love what you've made with it.
Thank you so much, I like ambient and just got the ep-1320 Medieval and will try these techniques with it. I never heard of the 133 until after I saw the release video of the 1320 last week and ordered it right away. It will be fun to experiment with it in ways it may not have been designed to demonstrate right out of the box.
This is so awesome! This video is all I have hoped for! Thank you for making it! Since release I’ve been searching every other week for tutorials to ambient music on the KO II. I know it’s probably a beat making groove box, but I loved making ambient Music on the Pocket operator KO. There are so many things I learned in this video, and for that I’m eternally grateful!
Wow I so appreciate that feedback! I’m glad there are more of us using the KOII *slightly* unconventionally. Make sure to check the other comments because there is some good info there about other ways to stretch samples, the easiest being the fader assigned to time :))))
I’m excited for you! There are many quirks but it’s a great machine. I just posted a video two days ago you should check out with a short piece made with the stock KO II sounds. If you need any guidance hit me up!
Great video. I'm just getting started with a KO3 and mostly interested in textures and soundscapes than beats, Lots of great ideas in here. Subbed and hoping to see more.
That makes me so happy, I hope this helps you make some amazing things. I would love to make more videos on the KOII, hoping some inspiration strikes again soon!
Excellent tutorial, and very simple to follow. The fader can be assigned to a different effect per group, and it's assigned to "level" by default. I think this is what might have confused you when you wanted to apply reverb to all the groups. Now, off to try this out on my EP-133!
Awesome video, thanks for commenting your workflow at the same time, learnt a few things!! I didnt know we can go up to 99 bars, that's such a long loop no matter what bpm we're on haha
Forgot to share this performance video that features the KOII, check it out if you haven’t seen it yet ua-cam.com/video/x5MjorbiGkM/v-deo.htmlsi=Viep5pr65LUaTfYI
I haven’t actually ever used the step sequencer on the KOII so I can’t say 100%, but you for sure can play it with a midi keyboard, and it does have polyphony so yeah I think you can! Report back once you try it please!
Any idea why that original sound you had in group B was abruptly ending after it was recorded but sounded fine while auditioning? I came across this with my KOII but couldn't figure out why and I just assumed it was because mine was pretty damaged during shipping. I'm thinking about ordering another one but still a little hesitant.
Hey Jeremy, appreciate you watching. I don't have a great answer, but you're right, the sound was going well till I hit record. Someone else commented that stretching the sample length to match the measure in sound edit would have been another good way to elongate the sounds I was working with....and I wonder if the abrupt ending to that sound while recording had something to do with that? I have to admit, I like things being somewhat of a mystery to keep the process of musical discovery alive...so a sound not working out is just part of the fun for me and I was happy with the results (after deleting that sound and trying something else). Unfortunately, I've found the KOII to be very buggy and somewhat inconsistent (as you might have seen in the video) so trading for a newer one might be a good idea!
Nice tutorial, great track too, have you ever tried a Polyend Tracker, I’m certain it’ll give you plenty to enjoy, waay deeper than the new KO and don’t be afraid of the UI, it’s super immediate and great for quickly generating ideas that sound like the tracks you made here 👍🏼
Like a lot of people I’m not good at speaking on camera and holding something helps with the delivery. It’s also a practical matter because it’s the only mic I have 🫥
Try exploring the tie stretching options through the sound edit menu changing bar to many bars. This really can stretch the possibilities of utilizing more of the built in sounds for ambient works.
Honestly I totally forgot about this but you’re 100% right, editing the bar length is a really powerful way to elongate your samples for an ambient piece. Thanks for this Keegan!
@@HiImNathan you can then go even further with the time stretch using the fadar functions. It can get crunchy and funky but sometimes a really nice texture for this stuff! I love what you've made with it.
Thank you so much, I like ambient and just got the ep-1320 Medieval and will try these techniques with it. I never heard of the 133 until after I saw the release video of the 1320 last week and ordered it right away. It will be fun to experiment with it in ways it may not have been designed to demonstrate right out of the box.
Thanks for watching! They definitely took us by surprise with the medieval…can’t wait to make a video on it.
This is so awesome! This video is all I have hoped for! Thank you for making it! Since release I’ve been searching every other week for tutorials to ambient music on the KO II. I know it’s probably a beat making groove box, but I loved making ambient Music on the Pocket operator KO. There are so many things I learned in this video, and for that I’m eternally grateful!
Wow I so appreciate that feedback! I’m glad there are more of us using the KOII *slightly* unconventionally. Make sure to check the other comments because there is some good info there about other ways to stretch samples, the easiest being the fader assigned to time :))))
Instant subscribe, thanks very much for taking the time to post. Great video ✌️👍
It’s my pleasure, thank you so much!!
My KO ii is coming this weekend. These ambient videos are making me excited to start messing around with it.
I’m excited for you! There are many quirks but it’s a great machine. I just posted a video two days ago you should check out with a short piece made with the stock KO II sounds. If you need any guidance hit me up!
Awesome tutorial, Nathan! I really found this enjoyable 😀
Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to check out some of my other videos too ⛱️
Great video. I'm just getting started with a KO3 and mostly interested in textures and soundscapes than beats, Lots of great ideas in here. Subbed and hoping to see more.
That makes me so happy, I hope this helps you make some amazing things. I would love to make more videos on the KOII, hoping some inspiration strikes again soon!
Wow, thanks. I dig that your hitting on the type of things I'd want to play on the KOII, but had no real idea how to start.
Love to hear that John, I do hope you learn some tricks to help you make some cool stuff. It’s a fun and powerful machine!
Nice one - thanks
Love your Ep-133 Videos! Such a great way to use this device ❤
So happy to hear that you enjoyed it. If you don’t already have an EP-133 it’s super fun and worth looking into!
Excellent tutorial, and very simple to follow. The fader can be assigned to a different effect per group, and it's assigned to "level" by default. I think this is what might have confused you when you wanted to apply reverb to all the groups.
Now, off to try this out on my EP-133!
Awesome video, thanks for commenting your workflow at the same time, learnt a few things!! I didnt know we can go up to 99 bars, that's such a long loop no matter what bpm we're on haha
Glad to help! Happy jamming!
Thank you for this!!!
I hope you make something amazing! Thank you for watching 🙏
More ambient KO II videos please!!
Wow, I hadn’t really thought of making more but I love the idea. Anyone else want to see videos like this? Please like this comment
Forgot to share this performance video that features the KOII, check it out if you haven’t seen it yet
ua-cam.com/video/x5MjorbiGkM/v-deo.htmlsi=Viep5pr65LUaTfYI
@@HiImNathanYes please!
I wonder if this is how Delta sleep does some of their ambient interludes
Hi! Can chords be inserted on any step of the step sequencer via external keyboard? Thanks!
I haven’t actually ever used the step sequencer on the KOII so I can’t say 100%, but you for sure can play it with a midi keyboard, and it does have polyphony so yeah I think you can! Report back once you try it please!
That is possible both via an external MIDI keyboard or just by pressing multiple pads simultaneously while the "Keys" button is active.
Any idea why that original sound you had in group B was abruptly ending after it was recorded but sounded fine while auditioning? I came across this with my KOII but couldn't figure out why and I just assumed it was because mine was pretty damaged during shipping. I'm thinking about ordering another one but still a little hesitant.
Hey Jeremy, appreciate you watching. I don't have a great answer, but you're right, the sound was going well till I hit record. Someone else commented that stretching the sample length to match the measure in sound edit would have been another good way to elongate the sounds I was working with....and I wonder if the abrupt ending to that sound while recording had something to do with that?
I have to admit, I like things being somewhat of a mystery to keep the process of musical discovery alive...so a sound not working out is just part of the fun for me and I was happy with the results (after deleting that sound and trying something else). Unfortunately, I've found the KOII to be very buggy and somewhat inconsistent (as you might have seen in the video) so trading for a newer one might be a good idea!
Nice tutorial, great track too, have you ever tried a Polyend Tracker, I’m certain it’ll give you plenty to enjoy, waay deeper than the new KO and don’t be afraid of the UI, it’s super immediate and great for quickly generating ideas that sound like the tracks you made here 👍🏼
@@Jin-HuI am not super familiar with the Polyend Tracker but it looks like a total beast! Wish one of my friends had one I could borrow
Is this using stock samples.. factory ones so to speak
Yea, all stock sounds that are largely unremarkable. The KOII’s tools are what make it into something cool.
infinite reverb should probably be dialed back to 99%
I KEEP MY REVERB ON 1000000% 100% OF THE TIME
That « let’s hold the Lavalier mic » trend…it’s not bringing the best of the humanity out of us rn
Like a lot of people I’m not good at speaking on camera and holding something helps with the delivery. It’s also a practical matter because it’s the only mic I have 🫥
Yes because being a little baby in youtube comment sections and complaining about things that really don't matter is peak humanity, right?
@@HiImNathan maybe just use it as intended : pined to you. Both hands free should help with delivery too. From experience, it’s way easier !
@@urmumsbaps says the guy with that handle. Lovely. If you can’t handle comments, don’t go to the comment section. Easy fix, baby doll.