first time with the Deluge 

Today we are checking out the Synthstrom Deluge. If you like my videos support them at www.patreon.com/bobeats Check out the Deluge here: bit.ly/bobeatsXDeluge Alternative: NI Maschine+ (standalone sequencer/sampler) EU: thmn.to/thoprod/501389?offid=1&affid=623 US: imp.i114863.net/m69Yy US: bit.ly/MaschinePlusPC UK: tidd.ly/408VMbv Polyend Play (8 track sample & midi sequencer) EU: thmn.to/thoprod/543481?offid=1&affid=623 US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R US: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZZK5R UK: tidd.ly/43zAfLO

Here I sit 3 years after you published this one, getting psyched to receive mine in a couple days. Great intro and walkthrough on your process here. Gonna hit the ground running.

Deluge is probably the best thing I have ever bought. I have a load of tutorials on my channel as well.

Best thing I ever bought... it can do so much and with all the updates it just never stops growing...

I have one of the first 100 made, signed on the inside. My favourite piece of kit. Still getting better with every update ✊🏻♥️

Welcome to another BoBeats Vidjo. :)

Been thinking of purchasing one for a long time to be the brains of my hardware set up. So if you end up doing that I would really appreciate seeing a video of you doing so and reviewing it in that context! Thanks

A friend of mine has a pre production prototype Deluge and even that was enough to convince me I needed to get one. I got mine in March. I take it to work and use it on my breaks. I've sampled office sounds and turned them into beats or synth oscillators. I downloaded a free multi sample orchestral instrument pack recently and have been working on strings and brass arrangements. The possibilities are endless and vast. I find my self brewing up something cool in just a few minutes. I'm at around 60 song ideas thus far... Way more productive than my usual one song a year.

Bo, your video finally convinced me to get the Deluge, and I can't believe I waited this long! Absolutely in love with it, I haven't touched my DAW since I got it last Tuesday! I spend every free minute (which isn't much these days...) doing something with it. Thank you!

Great insight into the Deluge BoBeats! Thanks, sounds and looks lovely!

THX BoBeats The Deluge is an amazing Musik Tool with great synth Sektion

I can’t believe your just jumping on board! It’s has been my number 1 for some time now. I love it. I even was part of their massive beta crew for 3.0.

Midi templates are coming next. Custom templates with your midi ccs stored...this thing is so amazing. And the best thing about it is that if you can find something you miss, it's probably coming in an update.

Excellent video! Also I find the zoom feature helpful when I have a large composition and want to see it as a whole with less detail.

Mine arrives next week. I was terrified by the impending learning curve, but you've put my mind at ease. Can't wait!

That Deluge thing is the MatrixBrute of Grooveboxes WOW!

Can't wait to see all the Deluge videos you'll be doing since you are now full time!

I just kept watching....the automation per step is excellent...holding down the step and adjusting each parameter 👍. Will try it tomorrow.

So stoked to see your take on this magical device! It finally convinced me to go DAWless and I'm just rocking this, a linnstrument and an iPad until then add MPE support. Look forward to more videos on this now that you hopefully have more time for content crafting :D

Now you also got yours! I already wondered... :) Maybe you can do a comparison with the Roland MC 707, which seems to be a direct competitor, also given the pricetag and partially comparable features.

Mine is on the way. Indeed I intend to play and compose on it, and also to drive a few synths (which otherwise I can't play all at once).

Finally touching the mighty Deluge. It is... all that. Enjoy your deep dive!

I just got mine a few days ago! Such a fun machine!

At a time where i could have bought a circuit or an octatrack/digitakt this is what i bought. I don’t regret it one bit : it makes sketching out ideas soooo much easier. Very probably the single best piece of gear i ever bought, daw included. This box is my circuit/digitakt killer! The two cons I have however is that synth presets don’t sound that good to me for the most part. And pads are not velocity sensitive. But you can get it to purr if you know what your’re doing. Also, if you own this little beauty be sure to watch loopop’s and mike cavagnaro’s videos on the deluge as they are full of tips & tricks !

Yeah I have one it's amazing, it's like an OPZ on crack.

Nice first vid with the deluge . I would like to see how you create new synth with samples wich parameters at first you program, to make it more interesting, in a electro jam And tips to help to mix all the the tracks together And ideas to create a workflow without staying stock in loop. Could be very hepfull bo !

Not since the Yamaha QY-20 have I coveted an object as fervently as this.

Ah yes! I was waiting for a bobeats meets deluge video!! 😁

I like the fact I can connect my Arturia Keystep thru the USB port with just a cheap adapter. I guess they fit a Midi USB host into it as well?

Welcome to the family, BoBeats! Would

Quick question - are these demos using the internal synth engines? Im only a few minutes in and already my ears are saying "wow" compared to other videos I've listened to where the VA engine sounded a little bit on the lame side. These sounds sound far more usable. Not top quality or anything but a lot better than I had heard previously on older firmware demos. I really don't need GAS for this though... Knew I shouldn't have watched!

What is the sampling workflow like? You can sample straight into the deluge, right? So it's a Circuit on speed, that gobbled up a 404 while raving through synth heaven - at least in my limited imagination

It’s a circuit on steroids! I found my replacement, thanks Bo! It’s definitely a circuit killer. A perfect machine to battle with.

Recently just started using it for MIDI sequencing external synths/modules... another Deluge "WTF :D!" moment.

got it since day one, i love it. but i don't really l7ke the sound of the synth engine. so i use it as a drum machine, looper and sequencer for up to 16 devices. you have also get used to the tiny screen, but you will notice that you don't really need it much. and thanks to the genius UI/UX you are faster than with an akai 7" touch screen or menu diving with a roland ;)

Hey Bo! Love the grooves bro! I heard a lot of buzz about this but never really looked into it until this video. All I can say is WOAH! Portable, battery operated, massive capabilities. I love my Digitakt, I love my Digitakt, Noooo!!! 🤣 And I thought I had struggles w/ no time stretch and other features on the Octatrack. AND this is Cheaper! My hat is off to Synthstrom!! But I do like the workflow, and overall computer progamie style of my Digitakt. So I can finally say I am happy with what I have. no gas surprisingly. Probably b/c I’ve put a lot into melding with the takt man. 😊 But definitely a killer device.

Yay Bo on the Deluge!

Been waiting for you on this, hope u go deep it's awesome

Try out the looper in the 3.0 firmware, Bo. It’s AMAZING. You could make so many videos about this machine, it’s so deep.

Hi Bo, great capable gear ! Drums, sampler, sequencer, note probability... almost a Digitakt killer ?

Thank you for such an informative video, I have been looking at investing into a piece of hardware, mc707 and mpc live we’re both contenders but the screens and menus were something I wasn’t a fan of. The deluge on the other hand is just wow. Logical in my mind and shortcuts for the win, a nice way of eventually being able to mostly rely on muscle memory. Will order one thanks to your video as it’s highlighted exactly what I’m looking for.

I especially liked the tactfully placed split-tack on the lovely tablecloth :)

Never thought about actually purchasing a Groovebox as I don't make the type of music I usually hear which comes out of them. HOWEVER, after hearing the sounds and how much they, as well as the drums, can be manipulated and mangled, changed etc,...I'm starting to think maybe I can use the Deluge when creating Soundscapes . Thank you for opening my ears And eyes to this new instrument Mr.Bobeats ! 🎹👀💥🐒💡❕🌟

I toght this was a food channel, but then I realized you actualy make a living of making music. Awesome stuff Bob ;)

UGH! RIGHT IN THE GAS!

Just got my 2nd one.....favorite music tool I own.

Elektron changed the game of step sequencing with introducing parameter locks. Almost the way Roland with the 808’s 16 step sequencer, or how the Akia MPC gave you the playability of the Roger Lynn designed 4x4 16 pad sequencer.

I guess if your a step sequencer fan this is pure heaven. Im a little disappointed that there are no individual outs but it looks like there is not enough space unless they used a D-sub connector.

Great job on the video. I appreciate you sharing your initial experience. I owned the Deluge for a year. I feel the device strengths are using it as a sequencer thru midi and cv. I did not enjoy trying to expand tracks beyond the 16 grid for longer pieces of a song. Never quite got used to modifying parameters on the grid either. Last, the synth and drum kits were not good enough for a live performance. I sold my Deluge and got a used Polyseq for sequencing my other gear and eurorack.

I'm really happy to see you've got a Deluge now. Would love to see more about its arranger mode and sequencing external synths. Would also love to hear your thoughts on how it compares to your other sequencers when used for composing songs. It seems like it could be a good way to get out of pattern-based composition and work in more of a free-form timeline style.

Met Ste Holmes at Synthfest on Saturday. That was a first. He was pleased to see a Bo Beats t-shirt out in the wild.

Thanks for another great First Look. I am blown away by this little device. There's so much sophistication packed into it, and yet it seems so intuitive. It sounds wonderful too.

You can also control your other MIDI & CV gear with it too!

Lite snabba pros och cons här i kommentarsfältet vore uppskattat. Är det endast en out till daw tex? Kämpa på med dina videos, mycket intressant och informativt.

I love my Deluge, the workflow between the keyboard, sequencer, and clip launcher is so smooth. Plus there's something goofy and fun about menu diving through an alarm clock :P

Cheers Bo, nice first impressions vid. Did address some of my thoughts over menu diving and complexity, not so bad after all. Now, if you could just knock up a Weather Report cover....... :)

Great video as usual!

mine is coming tomorrow so happy for that :)The cons is the 260 euro import taxes!!

I can't believe it. I've been anxiously waiting for the MC 707 to be shipped to me for the past two weeks - then I saw this video, and canceled the order immediately. THIS beauty is EXACTLY what I need - portable, standalone, MEGA sampling options, unreal amount of pads (octave heaven!), simple as hell, and has a BATTERY!!!! I'll let you know about my first time, Bo...!

Demo 4 was really something. Nice work man

To me this is like if Tiger Woods tests a new golf club. “Wow! I get one of those!” Seriously; Another nice video. I like the combination of explaining and playing in a curious way.

Bo! Have you been sjecking out the Board of Deluge synth patches that got released recently? The sounds are amazing and really show off the capabilities of the synth engine really well

tell me about your first time... with a groovebox ofc! what did YOU THINK?!

Sounds and looks fabulous! The only drawback is the tiny screen.

Nice. Well, now I think you have left only the Korg Electribe 2 to review. Is it possible to do that?

Bo love your stuff. I wanna make ambient music with the occasional dub or trap track. I own a Samples and SP404 but really want a third device. Between OT, DT, and perhaps that new Polyend Tracker what would you recommend?

I've read a few comments on the synth engine being a bit weak...but from my experience that entirely seems depends on what you're using it for and how you're using it.

Yes Bo you got it right. It is pronounced Del - youge down under. Not De - looge as some suggest :-)

Changing batteries on my MC-101... What do you want me to buy Bo?

Is there anything that even comes close? I don't know what to compare the deluge to, it's just so amazing, at least it seems so. I never used one but watching makes me excited like with no other.

Love to see you make some presets on the Deluge Its a great little groove box, but the presets can sound OK, but not great.

Only one small step to you try mpc live keystep and map launch xl lol...yeah love this but..really but for me .my bad couldnt manage two in live mixing environment😕 brain eyes and lighting😥....but if I had all the cash..this replace 3rd circuit on coffee table and travel...ingenius machine! And well worth a peak at for anyone serious about dawless live music😀🙌😎 err still want one lol

How are the pads for playing drums? I love my digitakt but playing the buttons like pads kinda sucks. I bought the Mpc live and sold it within a week. It was uninspiring. I’ve been on the fence about this quite a bit. I do chillhop and I start most tracks with a guitar so I have to have on board sampling. The biggest problem I have with the digitakt is no battery power and the buttons instead of pads.

Hello, does it have send return and record external units? As the mc 707...Thanks

Bo, thankyou for putting this up. I was hoping to get to superbooth. Im just wondering if I have a jam and mk3 with maschine, would getting this actually add anything. It looks wonderfully self contained and intuitive and fun. one of the reasons I went with maschine was the tactility versus mouse click etc. Also how does how does the synth compare with digitone or microfreak…. (im truly infected with the desire to get a freak but digitones silky sounds turn my head) sorry if these questions sound completely daft.

Those were some nice demos. At the time of writing this, 25 people need to practise their mouse targeting skills. :-)

Bo......my brand new Octatrack isn't out of the box...don't give me buyers remorse......LOL

Lovely Gizmo!!!

Great video as always! I love my Deluge. I'd like to see you use it with some of your elektron gear like the Digitone.

very nice dude! is it easy to record the deluge projects to a DAW?

Bo, ran into your wife @ your local Magistrate’s office.....said she was filing divorce papers....something about ‘Irreconcilable Delugement’.....my condolences.

have fun with it bo i what this i was on the lookout for the mc 101 but now i what this im in trouble now u know how it is with gear you whant :D

If it had multi audio outs, even via a dongle like the old Lynx PCI audio cards...man that would be sweet. My old SU700 and A3000 SCSI expansion boards changed the game...separate outs for say drums, bass, synth and pads/FX. I was hoping it could be done by USB but I'm not sure USB supports audio in the Deluge...only data.

What do you think about Behringer Neutron, which one would you get. Neutron or a Reface Cs? I’m talking about Sound quality and Sound posibilities

Hah, Bo I was wondering when you would end up with one of these. It sounds like most of the sounds you're using are the built in synth engine, are you using any samples for rhythmic parts too? I love the device though I feel like the built in synth engine is hit or miss. Also, it's so wildly capable that even after a year I feel like I've also only scratched the surface. I struggle to remember all of the functions and key shortcuts. It is an amazing device for it's size and being portable too, if you stay using your own samples it can really sound amazing.

Hey Bo, thanks for the video, just ordered mine! Do you know if I can save the midi files and then finish the song on a daw ? Thks

Hello. How you do with your deluge nowadays ?

Nice machine, would look fancy y most studios

HI, Have you tried the Akai force? Im thinking of getting one but I dont know which is best? Any advice please?

Yay!

This looks such an amazing machine...I am torn between this and the mc 707

The interface looks super fiddly.

great bo how about the deluge with the new matrixbrute update cv thanks

pretty sure Bo was the Swedish Guy that invited his friends to Midsommar - in Midsommar.

Man, thank you for this video! Could you give me advise. I already have Digitone, Mother32/Subharmonicon, 1010 blackbox, and Op-z. And think to switch last one for Deluge, or keep that i already have. Thank you!

Nice video. Definitely excited to see what you will do with it. I originally got the Deluge because I was tired of the OP-1s limited four track tape mode for making songs. The Deluge definitely blows the OP-1 out of the water if you're looking to make a song from start to finish. The arranger mode on the Deluge is super powerful. I still have my OP-1 but I use it as a synthesizer first and foremost, which it's totally interesting and unique in my setup as just a synth. But yeah, the Deluge is much more straight forward than the Octatrack, more powerful than an OP-1, and it also has an incredible sequencer that can even do Elektron style trig settings (like 1 of 4 or 33%) ect. Not to mention it can take a huge SD card. I've got a 128GB SD card in mine with a bunch of the Maschine expansion sample packs as well as Samples from Mars on it. It definitely feels like a full on workstation powerhouse that's portable.

I'm just wondering if you still have your deluge and how would you compare to Roland 707? Deluge looks cool but the small screen..not sure. Roland 707 looks a bit simpler maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for the tutorial always like to watch it.

As the likes stand at 303 I can't bring myself to click the thumb.

Will there be more Deluge Bo?

Hey Bo, I love my deluge from most a year now with no issues. Ever since I connected the Deluge to my arturia Audiofuse studio in her face and my Motu Midi express XT interface it only plays in midi mode and will not play synthesizer or any of the kits. I just recently started building my home studio set up and I’m still trying to figure out all of the connections and the settings. My studio equipment consist of the following. Apple MacBook Pro 2014 Arturia Audiofuse Studio Interface Synthstrom Audible Deluge Arturia drumbrute Yamaha Montage 8 Korg Wavestate synthesizer Motu Midi express XT interface JBL 308 Powered studio monitors JBL LSR 310 S powered subwoofer I would greatly appreciate if somebody could help me set up this equipment The way they would if it was theirs. Also if anybody has any RU-vid videos that could walk me through connecting everything at a beginner level. I also just downloaded logic Pro X for my DAW. I just need the best way to hook everything up and get the most out of all the set up. Thank you for any help that you can give me, Thomas Sedgwick