The Most Unique Drum Machine I've Ever Used // SOMA Pulsar 23 with OXI One and Elektron Syntakt

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2022
  • This video is an overview of the Pulsar 23 Organismic Drum Machine from SOMA. I'll show you how to sequence internally, use the loopers, use external sequencers to sequence via MIDI and CV/Gate, and how this machine can be used alone or with others like the OXI One sequencer and the Elektron Syntakt. I will also let you know who this would be a good fit for, and who it wouldn't.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @1111undici1111
    @1111undici1111 7 місяців тому +3

    Years ago I thought DAWs were the Eldorado! Changing parameters on screen with your mouse, that's the way to do music! I was so, so wrong! It's the hands-on experience that still rules! I'm glad there are synth manufacturers who bring these awesome devices that you can play hands-on like any musical instrument!

  • @eticotton7920
    @eticotton7920 3 місяці тому +3

    Nice demo, you actually tamed this bad boy a bit to offer us interesting but not too quirky sounds. Great unique stuff, I love it but my wallet is signing a different tune 😅😅😊

  • @LuisTorres-qz5kr
    @LuisTorres-qz5kr Рік тому +2

    Awesome pitch on the Pulsar 23. Great to see you back on the YT vid space.

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! Great to be back!

  • @EZBOT_
    @EZBOT_ Рік тому +4

    Excellent demo!

  • @x0d-live
    @x0d-live Рік тому +1

    By far the most perplexing synth I've used in terms of what I expect from a specific modulation patch/signal flow, to what actually comes out. Slightly frustrating at times, but definitely fun to learn and explore.

  • @enelaoszafetas9300
    @enelaoszafetas9300 Рік тому +2

    Simply fantastic once again !I love Soma devices, i have the Lyra 8. That machine seems soo powerful..keep it up!!

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!!

  • @whirrings
    @whirrings Рік тому +3

    Excellent work 👍

  • @g3cd
    @g3cd Рік тому +1

    Funny that even after 2 years on the market, that thing still manages to amaze. I put it on my wishlist when it came out, then kinda withdrew as all this modular wire-mess crazyness overwhelmed me. Now I had been thinking lately of getting a Turing Machine Sequencer to get more stuff "in sync" and after watching your video, I think that all the subdivision syncing of the Pulsar might do the job in a less traditional and more unexpected way than any Turing Sequencer. You actually got me interested in the pulsar again (even though I have no space in my studio for such a big chunk of Russian metal).

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому

      It’s a really fun one for sure!!!

  • @quantum_ocean
    @quantum_ocean 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent

  • @quantum_ocean
    @quantum_ocean 5 місяців тому +1

    Ordered the Limited Edition yellow one from Perfect Circuit!

  • @SevenDeeone
    @SevenDeeone Рік тому +1

    wow an old school techno dream machine. Looks like it would be super fun to use. I love the bottom button that lets you play the drum hit yourself. Amazing machine. I can tell without even checking Im sure its out of my price range compared to how much i would be able to use it for . I will add it to my dream list of sound machines to buy when i have my lottery win fall ..lol.. sick video thank you well done. i enjoyed watching it for sure..Its alive...so sick. i love it.😁

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it. It is a fun one for sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @Daphoid
    @Daphoid Рік тому +2

    Awesome stuff! This and the Perkons HD-01 would be a fun pile of weekends.
    That Omni and/or the Hapax may go on the list for hardware sequencing too.

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому +1

      can’t wait to try the Perkons! thanks for watching!

  • @pheotus
    @pheotus Рік тому +1

    Oooo I got the green one tooo. Such a great machine

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому

      It really is! Thanks for watching!

  • @otuon2441
    @otuon2441 Рік тому +2

    it looks and sounds pretty badass but it feels way too complex for me and I feel like for me at least it doesn't feel like I can just make a quick patch to jam out. Would love to try it some day but dont think i'll see my self getting one. Great video once again! It's great to see more of your content again!

    • @Daphoid
      @Daphoid Рік тому

      Keep an eye out for Perkons videos. It's a little more simplistic but still a tone all its own.
      Or if you just want to jam with some drums perhap something simpler like a TR-6s or 8s? Or maybe a Model Cycles, Novation Circuit Tracks, etc?

  • @masaaki.h3651
    @masaaki.h3651 Рік тому +1

    nice

  • @sidefish8362
    @sidefish8362 Рік тому +1

    I have an aversion to crocodile clips, already have more than enough wires trailing everywhere so I'll pass on this one. Love your videos btw, good to see you back after a long absence.

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому +1

      It's a unique one for sure. Thanks for watching! Glad to be back.

  • @freejazzbone
    @freejazzbone 10 місяців тому +2

    video, good

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the visit

  • @mu0p
    @mu0p 2 місяці тому +1

    Where did you get your knobs? Look to he the same ones as perkons? I grabbed a black pulsar and luckily waited for perkons since now there's a black one! Going to great with the black pulsar!

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  2 місяці тому

      The knobs are similar but not exactly the same. They will look great together! I'm working on getting a black perkons too. The blue is cool, but black is... black. Thanks for watching!

  • @pk9mmpara
    @pk9mmpara Рік тому +2

    i think with the perkons it will be together a realy thunder storm .

  • @thoseonemusic
    @thoseonemusic 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi, i am since forever to change the pots of my pulsar, any ideas where I can get these ones? they are great :)

  • @anonymous_friend
    @anonymous_friend 8 місяців тому +1

    I heard on another video that this doesnt support midi start/stop commands. Is that true?

  • @proptosis2682
    @proptosis2682 Рік тому +1

    Any tips on how I could sequence the bass module in (different pitches) on syntakt

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому +1

      Do you mean sequence the P23 from the Syntakt? It pretty straight forward. Switch the P23 to MIDI mode using the selected switch. Cable Midi out from the Syntakt in to the P23. Set up a track on the Syntakt as a Midi track. The P23 will recognize the signal no matter what channel you are sending on. Sequence like normal. Thanks for watching!

    • @proptosis2682
      @proptosis2682 Рік тому

      @@SURCOlive thx

  • @burger659
    @burger659 Рік тому +1

    if you had to keep only one drum machine.. which one would it be .. syntakt or pulsar ?

    • @SURCOlive
      @SURCOlive  Рік тому +1

      Between those two, Syntakt. In general my desert island drum machine is the Analog Rytm.

    • @burger659
      @burger659 Рік тому

      @@SURCOlive i sold rytm to buy syntakt as i didn't use pads,perf mode,indiv outs that much..but needed those fm sounds !

  • @MacVaughn
    @MacVaughn Рік тому +1

    RAVE

  • @Ethan-qe7cr
    @Ethan-qe7cr Рік тому +2

    “buttOns”

  • @mr-nr4td
    @mr-nr4td Місяць тому +1

    oh shit.... why have i not checked this out until now? won't say this changes everything but it'll change enough for me to stay busy for a while... just stupid, ridiculous sounds with great presence and muscular character of voice