The only midi controller i have (i dont count the Roland Octapad, thats part of my drum kit) is the Arturia Beatstep. It's really nice. Sometimes I think about getting a keyboard, but idk if I really need one at all.
100% true. Earlier I thought that drum pads are perfect, but now I realized how important velocity is. My drum loops sound much better with different velocity for the snares, and a keyboard can control that velocity much better. When using Koala without controller (or Pocket Operator), upload the same drums with different velocities, and you're good to go.
Currently it's Redmi 13C, good for koala, but super slow for daily usage, but I don't care, it can expand storage with tf card and got a 3.5mm jack, also LCD screen with no pwm flickering issue.
Keyboard is a good basic option especially for beginners but the velocity sensitivity is usually not uniform across the keybed in small inexpensive key controllers.
My preference for drum samples is triggering them mostly at mid/high velocity, yet maintain the variation at this range, and I found keypads always suit my needs better than pads, no matter if it's a 10 year old model or newer model from these days.
It's a Tracklib free trial, you won't get charged immediately, but you will get the credits to choose your samples to download. And it should already support android browser to login and explore.
I’m struggling to find what I need I just wanna connect my sp 303 to my iPhone 12 I have a lightning cable but it was cheap . I wanna sample into koala or the other way around . I have RCA plug ins for audio but I can’t seem to be able to get the pads to control
I play bass guitar and I use a Line 6 multi-effects unit to record loops which i then use to make all sorts of rhythmic effects. The issue is that it only stores 1 loop at a time and has no permanent memory. This cable with Koala Sampler (which i also bought off your recommendation) might just be my solution!
cool app. Any thoughts on adding a record into option instead of just using sample files? you could load it up in the Effects slot. or create another simple app that allows for recording a note or sound into it, pitch detection and spread it across the keyboard for simple playing. Could be very useful for vocal or live looping situations as an app inside of loopy pro.
Tascam makes an audio interface that connects to the headphone jack on any smart phone. It’s not $5, but it’s pretty cheap. It allows you to switch between line, instrument and mic signals. It can even provide phantom power, but you need 2 AA batteries to use that feature. Every other feature can be used with no batteries.
If only Apple would have used their tech forward thinking to improve the UI experience of GarageBand. Every time I try to use it, I find it so clunky. For most music gear, once you get past anticipating how it might work for you, the real value is in how it creates a unique workflow. As a guitarist, I’ve learned that different types of guitars cause me to play different styles more. For e-gear like samplers, grooveboxes, or even iPad apps, the workflow and speed of doing makes or breaks it. That’s the only thing we should be evaluating when watching influencer gear videos. Does that device have a workflow I would gel with and is it worth the cash to find out. I love me some iPad apps, but I also love a well placed knob, fader or button too.
Good guide for people with very little money, but I spend most of my days in front of a traditional computer, so I absolutely do not want one to be involved in my music creation. Plus, the enormous headache of logging into and keeping all this software up to date is a hard no for me. I bought my OP-1F and withing 24hrs I was sitting under a tree in my garden having the best time with it.
if a piece of gear inspires you to create music it's 100% worth it. The video is moreso emphasizing that you don't *need* all the gear the music hardware industry is trying to sell you. I'm not gonna judge your purchase. I mean I like to buy analog modular gear when VCV Rack does the same thing for free. Some people buy $20,000 Rolexes that don't tell time any better than a $40 Casio watch. But if that's what tickles your fancy and you're not going into debt over it, more power to you
@m.f.3347 Thanks for the response. I think maybe the video would seem less biased if it was at least mentioned that there are some things a laptop will never recreate, or at least not cost efficiently, such as the tactile experience. Some acknowledgement of the limitations of this type of imitation to leave people feeling they actually considered these things, because clearly they are a fan of things like the OP-1, or they wouldn't have customised their own with fancy nobs 😉
It's not free but there is a max for live device called "Opal" by Fors (The guy who desinged the elektron sequencer) Sounds are very close to the syntakt. I sold my syntakt cause i liked the plugin more than the elektron gear.
This video clearly demonstrates the significant role the OP-1 played in the development of modern music. GarageBand becomes much clearer and more interesting through the lens of the OP-1. I just bought this device, and it's an amazing piece of equipment that inspires creativity and is pleasant to hold, much like an old Game Boy, whose games can, of course, be emulated on a computer.
Ok, i know you always the best :) Now you making me doubt if i should grab it or not...... i won a 100 euro gift card to i will be paying like 80 euro's foir the 30 model..... BUT, i also just bought a SP404 Mk2... so i dont really need this 😂 But have a hard time getting started with the sp 404 because i need to get the right sounds etc so it takes me a while to make something and was hoping this finger drummer would speed it up since i can make easy drums :)
Sitting on countless unfinished loops, sure. Biggest reason: Making the loop for me is the fun creative stage where I make a vibe, while meticulously arranging out, crafting and mixing a whole track takes much longer and is not AS fun. And that's ok. Process > finished "product". Frankly I don't need to bring this whole business economics attitude of "output" and "efficiency" to my creative hobby, tyvm. ngl, this whole thing seems to philosophically fly in the face of much of Michael's earlier content. At the very least it's kinda lame. Hope they paid well.
Awesome video! Koala sampler is the best audio thing I have ever spent my money on. Now I only lack that one thing - the musical knowledge. Will you ever make a video or a course on how to actually make music and not just use gear?
Hi there, does it output video when you choose a video file? Many DAW support video. I've been looking for a video sampler for a long time. Also, will PC support for video be coming?
Some Ppl who really love the formfactor should search for "little gptracker", thats a tracker for retro handhelds like Miyoo Mini or Anbernic RG35xx series. You can by the handhelds for 50$ and little gptracker is open source.
Very inspiring... as always ! You change the way i see music gear. All those expensive, big groove box look great. But you can do same with soooo much less Thanks, i'll give a shot to a little set up like this for composing during travel :)
3:53 It's crazy how ppl un-ironically do say this, like there is some magical way analog sounds, and it's always from people who been tweaking knobs on a bypassed filter for 5 minutes before they realized it.
I’ve spent 2 years studying dilla I read dilla time and studied his beats and THIS is the best video on his drums you explained it so well amazing video!
Much appreciated! Dilla isn't only good at this kind drum programming, I can learn A LOT MORE from his beats, I'll try to share them in the future, stay tuned.
6:40 I know this vid is 2 years old but I went out to the store the other week for a thumb drive to re-install my OS, I was like: just give me the cheapest 8gb or whatever and they were like: we have this 64gb, it's the smallest one and it's 5 bucks. I know why TE is expensive, small manufacturor don't sell a lot of units and all but Akai?!
