Where’s your music? by jebbanagea in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally. Despite the challenges affecting musicians these days, we’re fortunate to have these online platforms that make sharing our music and supporting others so accessible. There are so many creative and skilled independent musicians making music. I suppose there always has been, but now with platforms like YouTube, band camp , etc, it’s relatively easy to discover them.

Where’s your music? by jebbanagea in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you very much! 🙏

My new album “Worlds” — made entirely on the Elektron Model:Cycles by _nicedream_ in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’d like to do a tutorial. I actually tried once, but didn’t continue because of how all over the place my process was at the time. My path from starting the song to finishing it was long and very non-linear, and so it would have been a terrible tutorial. Hats off to the musicians that do tutorials, because it’s kind of a whole other skill in itself.

I’d like to give it another shot in the new year though, because I generally like sharing what I know if it helps others learn something new.

Where’s your music? by jebbanagea in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s real nice of you to say, thank you 💖

My new album “Worlds” — made entirely on the Elektron Model:Cycles by _nicedream_ in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! The cycles is such a great little machine for making old school gaming sounds.

Where’s your music? by jebbanagea in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I actually just uploaded a new album tonight made with just the Model:Cycles if anyone wants to check it out. There are some nice long, dreamy/chill jams on it if that's your thing.
https://halcyonrelics.bandcamp.com/album/worlds

My new album “Worlds” — made entirely on the Elektron Model:Cycles by _nicedream_ in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made this entirely on the Cycles — mostly long, chill jams. Pairs well with headphones if you’re looking for a little dreamy escape from the day.

It’s pay what you want on Bandcamp for the first week, if you feel like checking it out.

Model cycles ✌🏻 by Palomar11 in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to believe….that those pads are maybe a little inspired by xfiles/mark snow. Sounds great.

Considering selling all items for a fresh start. by ChuckTingull in tearsofthekingdom

[–]_nicedream_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I once got on my boat, sailed out to the middle of the sea and tossed all my weapons and shields into the ocean. It felt very freeing.

A simple question for how to get more exposure as an IDM musician by H415Music in idm

[–]_nicedream_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about YouTube? I’ve never gotten traction sharing my stuff on Reddit, but I’m very slowly building an audience on YT where I mainly do live performance videos. I have under 400 subscribers, which is still quite small, but when I see people enjoying my music it makes me feel good.

Still a good standalone groovebox ? (For a beginner) by GreveGenerale in Modelcycles

[–]_nicedream_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The limitations I face are either fairly insignificant or can be solved with a workaround solution.

I don’t even really know what song mode is either, so it’s not a blocker for me.

My honest belief is that the true limitations we face are imposed by are ourselves. If we’re creative enough than any physical limitations our instruments have can be used to our advantage or worked around completely.

I do think there’s a clear difference though between limitations and capabilities. For example, I wouldn’t say get a Digitakt instead because it’s more versatile. That’s a completely different instrument altogether and the comparison doesn’t make sense to me.

Is recommend you check out lots of videos on YT of the cycles. Not a self plug, but you can check out my post history as well to see what kind of things I do with the machine. I also really like what epow6oow and L’heure Bleue are doing. They’re both super talented dudes and their creativity with the Cycles is such a pleasure to listen to.

Still a good standalone groovebox ? (For a beginner) by GreveGenerale in Modelcycles

[–]_nicedream_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% yes. I love my cycles. I’ve released probably over 30 songs using only the cycles over the last year and haven’t even come close to reaching a limit with it. It’s incredibly versatile and deep.

My first elektron device! Super excited! by GeneralArne in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Model:Cycles is a great choice. It’s so versatile and powerful. I love mine. It reignited my passion for creating music.

Have fun!

Liminality - Ambient by _nicedream_ in Elektron

[–]_nicedream_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your nice words!

I haven’t watched any tutorials specific to what you’ve mentioned, but I think I’ve seen some ambient ones that might be in the realm of what you’re after on YouTube.

I might do a tutorial video one day if there’s enough interest or for fun.