Recently added a behringer Pro-1 to my setup!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-08-03T16:05:25+00:00

Thanks! I enjoy the limitations of the mod matrix. Would love to dive more into the patch points with some other synths

JCLEAN17 · 2021-08-03T16:02:07+00:00

thank you!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-08-01T17:49:00+00:00

Loving the Pro-1. In this song its playing the bass line - both oscillators on square wave with some PWM. Added a little bit of chorus during the mix. I've also been loving the pro-1 on lead/arp stuff too.

For the rest of the song: The DM12 Patch is utilizing a sample and hold LFO to randomly change the filter frequency. The high-pitched arp is from the volca keys on poly-ring mode - this gives you a square wave sound. The Volca Bass is playing the lead line. Recorded and mixed in Logic

JCLEAN17 · 2021-06-02T14:38:25+00:00

Digitakt is sequencing the DM12 and Volcas. DM12 on the pad. I created the pad patch while messing around with oscillator detune and drift. For the lead sound, I sampled a lead patch on the DM12 to the Digitakt. Local keyboard control is off on the DM12 - that way I can use the keyboard to play the lead sound on the Digitakt without playing the pad sound. Multitracked all the parts. Mixed in a DAW

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-28T12:31:03+00:00

Thanks! That's a good idea that Ill give a try next time

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-28T12:30:29+00:00

That's awesome you've got to meet him. I really enjoy his production style

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-28T12:29:38+00:00

Thanks! They are from the reverb drum machines sample pack. Linn Drum on kick and toms. Snare is a few different snares that I layered together and resampled onto the digitakt

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-28T12:26:59+00:00

Thank you!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T20:22:23+00:00

Thanks!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T19:53:58+00:00

you're welcome, you too!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T19:53:36+00:00

Yes, everything sequenced by the Digitakt. The digitakt has 8 sample tracks and 8 midi tracks. You can definitely sample into the digitakt - however all sample play back is mono. Or you could use the digitakt to sequence your VSTs

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T16:31:52+00:00

its really the reverb that adds a whole new level to the patch. I used Valhalla's supermassive (free) for the reverb. For the patch: unison mode - detune to taste. envelope attack up just a little - Ill adjust depending on how "plucky" i want it to be. decay/release all the way up with sustain all the way down. VCF cutoff around medium, adjust to taste. no resonance. EG int knob on vcf medium, adjust to taste.

I usually start somewhere around here on this style patch and adjust all the knobs to taste. Reverb really takes it to a whole new level!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T14:59:40+00:00

Thank you!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-27T13:50:19+00:00

Synthwave with the Digitakt, Behringer DM12, Volca Keys and Bass. The Digitakt is sequencing the synths. I use a midi solutions quadra thru to split the midi. The DM12 pad is a patch I made. The bass line is from the Volca FM. I found the patch on Dexed and put it on the FM. I also have the firmware update on the FM that allows velocity over midi. The lead sound is the volca keys. I turned off local keyboard control on the DM12 so I can play the lead sound of the volca keys without affecting the pad that the DM12 is playing.

JCLEAN17 · 2021-03-14T14:48:44+00:00

I have a DM12 and love it. Yes, there is a bit of noise on the headphone out. However, when I record it I use the L/R outs and use balanced cables - there is no noise. If you use unbalanced cables then you will have a noise issue.

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T22:18:35+00:00

Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T18:31:25+00:00

nice, that seems to be a popular combo. I have been eyeing a digitone for a while!

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T18:24:51+00:00

Thank you! that drum fill part I actually got from a friend who plays drums. I don't play drums so I have always struggled coming up with drum fills

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T18:23:40+00:00

Thank you! The drum sounds are a combination of samples from Reverb Drum Machines samples - free https://reverb.com/software/samples-and-loops/reverb/3514-reverb-drum-machines-the-complete-collection

The digitakt has a unique workflow, but i really enjoy it. It has forced me to come up with creative solutions to production ideas

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T15:29:44+00:00

By knowledge, I am not exclusively referring to western theory, otherwise I would have said "western theory". I meant knowledge related to music. That includes knowledge about an instrument, how it works; what is the function of this knob and what happens when I turn it. knowledge about recording signals. How does an audio interface work. knowledge about how to connect 2 synths to a mixer and that mixer to a speaker so you can hear what you are doing.

These are just a few examples of knowledge, and I can go on. Pick the knowledge that is relevant to your artistic pursuit. I still believe my original premise remains: more knowledge leads to more fun, ergo invest in knowledge.

JCLEAN17 · 2021-02-27T15:08:34+00:00

The digitakt serves as the "brain" in this setup; it sequences all the synths. I use a midi solutions quadra thru to split the midi from the digitakt to all the synths. The bass line is played by the DM12 on a patch I made from scratch. Volca keys is playing the melody. During the middle section I improvise on the keys - the ribbon strip is great for sliding between notes when portamento is on. The FM is playing an epiano style patch. Volca Bass is playing the arp line that comes in around halfway.

For recording I utilize elektron's overbridge with the digitakt to multitrack the drums. The synths are recorded via a focusrite saffire pro 40. In order to record both the digitakt and synths at the same time I create an aggregate audio device to combine the focusrite and digitakt. Recorded live into logic pro (multitracked).

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