John Howes Strokes - Tutorial 1: Getting Started
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- John Howes Strokes - Tutorial 1: Getting Started
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An all-in-one, cross-platform workstation for sequencing, sampling and synthesis.
The idea of this device is to encourage free-flow experimentation and exploration of rhythm and modulation. The architecture behind Strokes is complex, but on the surface it's designed to be intuitive no matter what your experience level is. By setting up some sounds and turning the dials, anyone can create interesting and unique results. The sequencing and modulation are cross-patched, meaning the actions of one part impact on another - in this way, the patterns all form part of the greater whole, moving in symbiosis to create cohesive results
The first four sequencer channels can be set according to your wishes, while the other four behave in various ways according to those settings. Each channel can be assigned one of 16 oscillators from Mutable Instruments' celebrated Plaits module.
Alternatively, they can each be assigned to samples of your choice with various sound design options. There are probability options to add semi-random changes to the sequencers, and on-board reverb and delay add effects processing to the sounds being generated. Various modulation options allow these sounds and effects to be changed in subtle or significant ways, always in response to the other rhythmic behaviour taking place in the project.
Rather than relying on methodical programming of patterns or computer-defined 'randomness, Strokes offers a way to create surprising music with an emphasis on fun. Nothing happens by accident, but you never quite know where a jam will take you. With the means to store patterns and melodic information within a project, one set up can produce different results every time
Strokes can run as a VST3 or AU plug-in within all major DAW environments, meaning the MIDI information generated can also be assigned to your own software and hardware instruments. On iOS, Strokes can run as a standalone application or from within a host such as AUM.
Desktop VST3 & AU are a separate purchase, available at congburn.co.uk/strokes
This video contains the following product demonstration:
Overview of the User Interface
Creation of a Pattern on Channel 1
Selection of Analog as a Voice for Channel 1
Use Voice Modulation in combination with the Matrix to create variations on the pattern created
Etc.
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Been waiting for someone cleverer than me to tackle this one, cheers Leo! 🍻
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I have just recently purchased this and haven’t had much time to explore it beyond the in-app tutorial but have been very excited about its potential.
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Thank you as always. I'll keep an eye out for further insights on this one.
Ok thanks
Thank you so much 🙏. Desperately needed!!
Great
great demo Leo
Thanks
Leo, thanks very much for starting these tutorials on strokes. I’ve delayed purchasing it until someone made good tutorials. Your tutorials are always excellent, so this will now be a good reason to purchase strokes. Thanks!
I could t have said it better ..
Thank you David
Thank you Charles
I have the full combo for Mac iOS and such and haven’t been able to use it coz it seems so complex but now you are clearing the fear of this very cool tool 🤘🏻💪🏻
Great
Great vid as always ❤
Thanka
Nice, thaks
No problems, I need to upload a couple of more tutorials for this one soon…
Great tutorial…… a lot to take in for a non techy.
But we’ll demonstrated
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Still cannot find how to connect to a MIDI vst like Serum in Ableton!!
Pardon? 😂
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@@soundformore Sorry, I wasn’t being funny - I just found it difficult to take in, I’m feeling very slow today. I was considering getting the app but I’m concerned I might not get much out of it and just get frustrated with it. It kind of reminds me of how I used to use Fruity Loops many years ago, I only used it to loop samples and arrange patterns - but I could wrong and it’s nothing like it! 😂 I will look through your videos and have a think 👍
@Monotonous-Tedium it's complex modular patch matrix can be and are challenging...I also hope to understand more of its options underneath the hood. Good luck to you as well and keep in touch if you find more tutorials ....the developer has tutorials uploaded but ..... not for beginners type of tutorial.
@@am5790 ok thanks. I wondered, have you used Drambo? And how does it compare to Strokes? Are they even comparable? I say this because I consider Drambo to be the closest thing to what I’m trying to achieve.
@Monotonous-Tedium have you seen my playlist on drambo with over 90 tutorials? Here is the link:
BeepStreet Drambo
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Drambo is far more superior…
I’m sorry but this tutorial was not helpful in the least q
I am sorry…
How else can I help?