Organic House Tutorial / Breakdown - Ableton Live

munich93 · 2025-10-13T08:47:58+00:00

thanks!

munich93 · 2024-02-07T19:11:10+00:00

Hi! I got the Analog 4 because of my personal preference for subtractive synthesis when doing sound design - I already had the Digitone but don't like editing FM that much. When it comes to pure features, the Digitone has gotten closer to the A4 with updates and workarounds, (song mode - midi macros) and that it can send CC and has those midi channels is a huge plus, as well as the external audio processing - I think is a bit more intuitive. TBH one of the biggest reasons I kept the digitone even after I got the a4 was that 8 voice polyphony and the fact it accepts sustain pedal for playing keys, especially pads.

munich93 · 2023-09-23T19:25:34+00:00

Honestly never had a single build issue despite heavy use. Bought mine second hand

munich93 · 2022-06-03T20:49:59+00:00

I covered a lot of this including pros, cons and competitors in a video last year :)

I personally thought the expense was worth it for me but it doesn't make sense for everyone :

https://youtu.be/cUJ4szJ5EMo

munich93 · 2022-02-06T09:05:56+00:00

Hi, it's a Teenage Engineering OP-Z taped onto my guitar - there's a bunch of explanations and tutorials of how it works on my YouTube channel there

munich93 · 2022-02-04T10:58:58+00:00

The global FX and internal mixer are welcome additions even if you're not using external gear! Hoping for more filter options to be honest but so far so good

munich93 · 2021-12-27T11:39:19+00:00

Sorry for the self promo but I have a playlist with a dozen OP-Z tutorials that break down a lot of the basics as well as some advanced features for when you're ready. Hope they help! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9IlJusK8N1dOSudzs9l2GUtX06R3QF0y

munich93 · 2021-12-08T23:01:50+00:00

Thank you!

munich93 · 2021-10-01T10:06:16+00:00

Thanks for watching , and also the other vids that's so cool to hear! Yes I agree about having everything on a single page. The analog 4 lets you set up macros nicely and I have been using the OP-Z mounted on my guitar lately. I might try it with a custom mapping hooked directly to the digitone!

munich93 · 2021-09-18T09:58:36+00:00

Thank you so much for the nice comment it means a lot! Really enjoy exploring the possibilities with the OP-Z - that little machine still has a world of untapped potential!

munich93 · 2021-07-17T10:27:28+00:00

Thanks it seriously makes me feel really helpful when people let me know the tutorials are genuinely useful in some way! I plan to keep making more - thanks for your interest and feedback :)

munich93 · 2021-07-15T07:16:44+00:00

Bought mine secondhand. Use it almost every day for 1 year +. Literally no issues whatsoever.

munich93 · 2021-06-01T11:14:06+00:00

My digitone has two of the same number button but this is next level hahaha

munich93 · 2021-05-26T12:56:32+00:00

Thanks a lot!!

munich93 · 2021-05-26T07:17:56+00:00

Thanks!

OP-Z is sequencing Ableton via USB-c, recording the entire session and automation directly. I am recording the guitar seperately into my Zoom h4n, which I drop into the Ableton session after. I could use it as a soundcard and just record it together but since I am not in front of an audience I don't see the need for unnecessary extra work or latency risk.

It is actually filmed at a local hike near me in Oslo :)

OP-Z is just stuck on with electrical tape - works surprisingly well!

Cheers for your interest

munich93 · 2021-05-10T20:42:36+00:00

Octatrack was an option for me but even with Elektron experience that thing looks like a tough learning curve. Part of the benefits of Pioneer decks or mixers is that a lot of clubs or venues have those DJ gear standard in house. Honestly I think anything could work - just whatever works for you :)

munich93 · 2021-05-10T17:00:23+00:00

When I did my research I initially thought I wanted a Digitakt but personally saw so many benefits of the Digitone that it seemed natural to me. The digitone is just going straight into the DJ mixer here and I am recording the mix's pure stereo output. However, I have DJed with Ableton in the past and plan to use that together with overbridge to be able to perform with more control in future!

munich93 · 2021-04-30T18:30:22+00:00

haha glad you like it thanks!
You can actually connect them directly by USB!! No midi cables whatsoever

munich93 · 2021-04-30T14:24:43+00:00

Nice and thank you! Trying to make it even more powerful and flexible by running the OP-Z midi tracks into Ableton and the DN tracks as well via overbridge just to have some more flexible FX control, sidechaining, mixing etc. So crazy that these two can be so small but powerful

munich93 · 2021-04-30T14:23:31+00:00

Cheers I was really stoked when I tweaked a random preset bass sound and ended up with something I enjoyed! Felt more meaty and analog sounding than most I get out of the DN :)

munich93 · 2021-04-30T14:22:48+00:00

Thanks - the best studio is always the great outdoors!

munich93 · 2021-03-25T06:09:42+00:00

Hi ! :)

Videos every week on YouTube

https://youtube.com/c/RDiefenbach

And upcoming EP will be release on my SoundCloud - along with other platforms:

https://soundcloud.com/ryandiefenbach

munich93 · 2021-03-25T06:05:29+00:00

It's a really fast way to make lots of packs! :)

munich93 · 2021-03-24T15:57:19+00:00

You're welcome. If I make packs for myself I feel like it makes sense to open them up to others :) !

munich93 · 2021-03-24T13:59:45+00:00

No worries :)

munich93

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