@@SynthDad It does some cool tricks, but it's still just a 4 track sequencer. Considering a Beatstep Pro (similar amount of hardware) can be bought for under 240 Euro, the Oxi One should really be no more than 300 Euro.
@@boydw1 I think you need to watch my video a little closer - it's a 4 *sequencer* sequencer, and each sequencer can be up to 8 tracks. A sequencer can be in multiple modes, so a polyphonic sequencer can output multiple MIDI notes, a chord sequencer creates chords from a single row of notes etc. Much more powerful than a simple 4 track sequencer
It is so cool watching someone about my own age playing with these devices in a normal, relaxed manner, without the Yo What's Up shouting on other channels. When Oxi emailed me about the One being in stock again I was very tempted, but as usual I did not dare to bite the bullet. I am glad you did, I love it.
Until a few hours ago I didn’t even know this existed. It’s everything I’ve been wanting in a sequencer (the harmonic mode is especiallly compelling). Just ordered mine and looking forward to learning the rope with these videos!
@@HoosierGuy Oh yes. It's really incredible as an idea-generation tool. I've been using it primarily for jamming out ideas and sketches. The more generative features (such as harmonize scale and variation options) really make this device much more inspiring for me than a typical sequencer. I don't, however, find it as immediate or efficient for putting together full-on arrangements and songs as my Push 2 (I'm an Ableton user).
Great Tutorial. I watched this before i got my Oxi and while it made sense for the most part I couldn't quite picture the concepts. I've had my Oxi for a few days and now your video makes perfect sense. Nice one.. Thanks a lot. I'm feeling inspired!.
I found this video a lot easier to understand and helpful after diving deeper into the manual and having used the Oxi One for a bit. As a total noob watching it the first time, it was too fast for me. Now, it's helping me see new things and reinforce what I've been learning.
There is so much to this thing; thanks a bunch. I came here to find out how to change pattern length and came away with a bunch more knowledge than that! Well done sir.
I love your videos. The way you explain things really clicks with me. I’ve wanted to order an Oxi one for a while and this video pushed me over the edge. Looking forward to the series.
Thank you so much for the thorough yet beginner friendly guide. I recently got my first analog synth and shortly after, when I realised how much the Oxi One is capable off, I purchased one. Given the vast capabilities of just an analog synth, and adding the Oxi One on top of that, I felt myself getting incredibly overwhelmed by all the information out there. Your video helped me a great deal in understanding some of the features the Oxi One offers, and I look forward to watching your other videos as well. Thanks a lot.
just bought an OxiOne after watching a few of these videos, they have been absolutely amazing for learning the ropes and really getting under the hood of what it can do, you should be on commission!! 😁 brilliant stuff!
I’m excited for this video series, I think this is what been missing for the Oxi one, some of these topics have been hard to understand in my case with the manual, thanks for the video and keep them coming rgds
Agreed. I’ve had mine for months but I’ve been a little confused about the CV track mode. It seems weird to change the note value for each step like an old school sequencer when there is this rad grid. Maybe there is a way to enter 1v per octave in the grid, but it’s not as intuitive as the Deluge for me.
@@SynthDad I do admire the modular side of things, but in my case I would like to see external synths and drum machines, OP-Z, OP-1, etc and pedal effects thank you so much and congrats for all the work 🖖
I would love a tutorial on getting the OXI set up with an iPad, especially mapping a multitrack sequencer to an app like Koala sampler in AUM. Thanks so much for your hard work here, super super appreciated.
@@SynthDad I did, and it helped, but I am still struggling with setting up a multitrack sequencer with these specific apps. I figured out my issue with Koala, which was that the keyboard function was turned on by default and stops playback on the OXI. Still haven't figured out Patterning or Drumcomputer
Brilliant walk through and tips. So powerful. We live in a terrific time with so many choice and options. Polyend tracker or play, deluge, and many more. Which... one? I am liking the power and versatility of the oxi one... and it seems there is a commitment to to enhancing and upgrading on a firmware side from oxi. Thoughts on the one versus the others? Thanks again for this vid. Brilliant.
Tough call, and it something I’m asked a lot. The Play seems very performance oriented in that it can play samples and apply effects to them. I think for sequencing power the Oxi One wins though because of its features and connectivity.
wow, so glad oyu got the oxi because there's a paucity / unmet need of tutorials for this unit! instant subscribe to your channel, please make more :)!
@@SynthDad great! there are quite some tutorials showing the different modes, etc .but what would be really helpful is just see you make a track from scratch, using the 4 sequencers, one with chord mode, and dial in a progression (preferrably using the full 128 steps) an at the end performing your song (but also showing the process of setting up the sequencers and dialing in the notes/chords).
The way that it will pitch quantize one track to another, on the fly, is amazing for song writing. Is it possible to punch in drum triggers to be played back unquantized?
@@SynthDad oh, I mean without quantizing the timing, not the pitch. In other words, can I midi record and not have the recorded triggers snap to grid, for a natural, human shuffle/swing, you know? Like J Dilla-style sloppy grooves...
I just recently bought one and will be going through your videos, saw some of the others too! I want to simply use the OXI with my Arp 2600 to do some CV and Gate stuff with the different oscillators. Hopefully it works out and gives me that needed control which I want with the arp!
@@SynthDad I should clarify, I have the Human Obtainable Behringer 2600 Clone, not a real suitcase arp 2600! but I firmly believe it is just as beautiful so I'll pass the compliment along to my christmas led colored synth just the same :)
I've got my empty shopping basket Synthdad on the crook of my arm ready to pop in a new sequencer and a Deluge is available for quite a few more pinds and came across the Oxi One on Andertons channel and it looks like it could help with my music production - the other contender being the Launchpad Mkiii but confusion abounds - as per normal ! I've had a bus pass for several years now so the money i have saved could be invested in one of the aforementioned devices in the pursuit of happiness and generally having fun with my synth/groove/biscuit tin collection.Any feedback would be appreciated,thanks.
Hello! The Deluge and Oxi One seem similar but bring very different things to the table. The Deluge is an "all in one groovebox" in that it can play samples (e.g. drum loops, long ambient sounds, anything really) as well as having an ok-ish synth engine, and is a good sequencer. The new open-source community firmware builds for the Deluge greatly increase its capabilities. It has 4 gate and 2 CV outputs for sequencing modular synths. The Oxi One is first and foremost a sequencer; it can't play any sounds itself. So if you need a good central sequencer for both MIDI devices and modular then the Oxi is ideal. It has more complex generative sequencing modes than the Deluge. It has 8 CV and gate outputs for modular synths, and supports MIDI over TRS, USB and Bluetooth (the Deluge does MIDI over USB and DIN MIDI). Regardless though they are both excellent devices; well supported with firmware updates, a strong and active community of users around them, and more than capable of handling almost all day-to-day sequencing duties. They're both battery powered and easy to move around. One shortcoming though; neither of them will sequence biscuit tins. Maybe with a future firmware update?
@@SynthDad Ok great thanks SynthDad that was very helpful in unravelling the mystery of the devices and alleviating the existential angst - court is still out considering a verdict but the weight of evidence you presented was both compelling and powerful - so whether i'm to be caught in a deluge and washed down the plug hole or become an oximoron is still in the balance.Shame about the biscuit tin incompatibilty - should be a piece of cake to design one ! I'll get back to you with the verdict once we've deliberated. We've started our own band called 999 megabytes but we're still waiting for our first gig ! Many thanks SynthDad.
I would love a video about modulation. I'm most curious about sending modulation via CV to Eurorack and CC to midi devices. That's one thing I'm not 100% clear about the OXI One.
That’s in my list to do. Next video is going to be on interfacing the Oxi One to Eurorack and I’ll explore sending modulation and envelopes. Stay tuned!
Thank you so much for these amazing video! Fantastic. Learnt so much. A couple of things I didn't get. Sorry for the noob questions: 1. How did you initially select track 1? (when you were doing randomization) When i press - I get the general Random Performer for the entire selected sequencer. No individual track selected. 2. How did you switch to Euclidian? P.S. I do have the most recent firmware from June 10th. P.P.S. Thank you again! Even if you don't answer, this video was almost everything i needed to jump into the Sonic Abyss.
I did find how to chose what track to randomize - switching to multi. But for some reason when i choose a different track, the screen shows that i made an alteration; however, the yellow brick only jumps to the track I chose, when i get out of the Rand Perform. I guess, it works, just not like in your video mate.
And I just found how to Switch to Euclidian. You press Shift and Random Performer, after you already pressed Rand Perf, in Multi mode. Thank you for the video once again!
I really enjoyed this video. I bought the Oxi one as my first sequencer and unfortunately I’m struggling to understand it. I come from using a daw, so I don’t totally understand sequencing. Any video recommendations for someone who is totally new to sequencing? Bonus points if it’s with the oxi one.
Oxi tutorials are very thin on the ground, the forum is quite good, but it is still a very new sequencer/firmware. Loopops squarp pyramid tutorial is very good, but its a very different sequencer from the Oxi. I'm no expert, but the best way Ive found to learn sequencers is to treat the manual as a source of inspiration - eg how would you use a specific feature creatively for your style, and build a short song around exploring that feature. All sequencers are different and kind of have a philosophy/concept that will lead the way you compose/work to a degree, once the approach clicks everything will be much easier and very quick. Muscle memory, like on any instrument has a big affect too. Just my 2c - I'm no pro.
Hello. I would like to know if it is possible to connect headphones and if so what type of headphones. I would have liked to know if it was autonomous like the op-z or op-1. Or do you have to connect it to another machine to recover sounds. Thank you in advance for your response.
Yes indeed you can, the latest beta build allows changing both the MOD lane per step and of course you can change basic settings per steps in the sequencer too
@@SynthDad Thank you, short video, to connect differ gear like drum, bass synth. Just how to connect/set it up, how to control and get sound out of these units using the OXI. Some useful examples how OXI able to control. To make video not to long and easy to fallow, differ videos from gear or synt (i got the RD-6).
Hey, Always enjoy your videos a lot! I know this is a "it depends" question, but I'm set on buying a sequencer. I'm undecided between the OXI and a Beatstep Pro. I'm thinking of a sequencer for fun immediate jamming, not for careful composing or anything. I like the ability to sequence chords on the OXI and I very much like the compatibility with Norns (which I have). On the Beatstep Pro I really like inputting notes on the fly with knobs, and I like the price which is 1/3 of the OXI. (Still no way to sequence chords on the BSP, I think) What are your feelings regarding these two? Is there anything about the Beatstep Pro's features and overall feel that trumps the OXI, in your opinion? Thanks
Oh that's a tough question. I don't own a BSP so am not very familiar with it. One way to look at it is the BSP is fixed in what it does, but the Oxi is constantly improving as the developer adds new features. Also you can connect an external keyboard to the Oxi and program notes in that way too. I like to use the random generator function on the Oxi One to create lead melodies which are in tune with the chord progression. It's an instant song generator. And of course price is an issue - but I think the Oxi is great value for money.
@@SynthDad Thanks for replying! You make a good point about the OXI still being improved on, whereas BSP updates stopped around 2018. I think I'll get a used BSP to see how I gel with it first, but I fear I will be going the "both" route in the end. Thanks again!
Just looking into this. My sequencer experience has been modest, mostly from the Akai MPC. I've bought a lot of iOS stuff with sequencing that I didn't up using, since they were too fiddly, and I realize I don't want to poke iPad glass that much. I really want to compose songs. Could the Oxi One be a good song sketcher for me? Can I get going with it without feeling like I'm sipping from a fire hose of endless techie stuff?
Well the Oxi One can certainly compose songs as it has a song arranger mode. And it's easy to program in sequences in the sequencer and save them to build up songs from patterns. But there is a bit of learning involved in getting to use it well, like any complex gear
Thanks,@@SynthDad , for the reply! FWIW, I've learned and grokked Reaper and the OP1. So if I'm getting encouraging traction and having fun on a learning curve, I can climb it. The Oxi One looks like it could be the mobile-to-studio glue for song sketches, except for audio. BTW, I don't play keys well, so if a hands-on tool like this sequence feels intuitive enough, it could serve a lot of purposes. I'll check out more of your videos!
harmonize mode is a great feature. now can you sequence AND use the arpegiator at the same time? or can the arp at least be used with the harmonize feature? I love arpegiator but find them pretty useless in hardware form since you usually can't use them inside a sequencer
Great tips and in ❤ with my Oxi!… but when I try random melody gen, the thing generates a lot of steps tied, and Id like to generate sequences with steps than just long for one step, any parameter Im missing? Thanx!
Took me a while to find the answer here - in Random Generator mode press Shift - 3rd Encoder. That sets the probability of Tied notes. Dial that down to 0% and you're good
Thank you for good, simple video help me to get started. Just have OXI some days, its small device little complicated, need find my workflow. Quest: Keybord mode i need to push start button to hear tones. Is possible to use keybord mode, hear tones without push the start button like using normal keybord? How setup this? Thank you. BTW i also have a PolyendSEQ sequencer and search for a big grid sequencer like on the Arturia.
Yes you do need to push the pad to hear the notes generated. But you only need to press Start if you have an arpeggiator on that sequencer. If it is set to off then the key pads behave like a regular keyboard.
@@SynthDad Great thank you, i reset to factory and working. I use the RD-06 drum, not fully understand how to setup. Is possible make video with config/settings external gear to full control by OXI? Setup a drumkit by OXI to play ,like you did with the Korg.
This has a lot more than the KSP as far as I know; multiple different sequencer modes, dual LFOs per sequencer, modulation lanes per sequencer that can be sent to MIDI, CV or internal destinations, stochastic and matriceal sequencer modes, a chord generation keyboard, up to 48 MIDI channels of output grouped as 3 x 16 banks, an arranger for building songs or launching clips, bluetooth MIDI support, I could go on...
@@SynthDad Ok, thanks for the info. That sounds good, definitely makes me understand the difference. But I think Keystep Pro has both song arrangement and parameter locks (although I'm guessing you can't operate smooth changes like on a "modulation lane"). I want something that includes a few velocity sensitive drum pads as well as Euclidean rhythms on top of all the melodic capabilities.
Sequencers tend to be complex given the job they have to do. Compared to some the Oxi One is pretty quick to get started. But ultimately it’s about what you click with, and if you’re fighting against the gear then don’t buy one.
I was looking for a sequencer to run a TD-3, swarm and original access virus. Something that will save loops with easy call back. The plan is to run it through a decent 8 track mixer with send/return. If you had a recommendation for the mixer it would be a bonus. Just to jam about with
Funny you should ask; I just bought a used Soundcraft EPM8 mixer to do exactly this. It has 8 channels with two send-return AUX channels and inserts on all the channels. Just gives you a stereo out, and no USB interface so you’ll need something else to record with. Alternatively check out the Soundcraft MTK12 mixer if you want 12 channels of recording over USB. In terms of a sequencer the Oxi One will give you what you want - save different loops as patterns in the arranger and then recall them as you play live like a clip launcher.
@@SynthDad i'm similar vintage to you, 48 and irish (KE reg). that mixer is pretty sweet for the money, nice eq is a bonus. thanks for your help. I'm out of the game a while so do you mind if i rack your brain? I'm working out my techno workspace and not waste money. I love the look of the perkons HD-01 but i'd like to make a custom version with a modular BD, HH, and a modular multi output sampler that i will use samples from macbook edited sampler, so no need for effects.I have a td-3 and a Q-swarm for added insanity. + maybe an eventide s09. I;ve about 4k to spend. Modular sampler/BD/HH are the key parts.
@@robwalshe6290 So you just want recommendations for a sampler, bass drum and high hat? I have the ALM Squid Salmple as a sample player and sampler module. It can be triggered over CV to record samples into channels. There are dozens of BD/HH modules available - are you looking for a particular sound? A good compromise could be something like the Squarp Rample
Hi thanks. Can you move ALL sequences simultaneously in real time between chord degrees in a given scale...like the ndlr...so go from i-iv-v within say Harm Minor but all notes in all sequences shift simultaneously?
Great video. I'm thinking of getting an Oxi One. When you start playing with the harmoniser at 10:16 and the bass line adjusts, do you happen to know if it would work in the same way if you're playing in live chords via an external midi controller by hand? From what I read in the manual, it sounds like it may, but I don't know for sure. I'm assuming you would play the chords in a poly seq (as the leader track) vs the chord seq. Thanks!
Ok I just tested that for you and yes - it does work! I have Sequencer 1 in Chord mode, sequencer 3 harmonized to it playing an arp, and I am using my Arturia MicroLab to the USB port on the Oxi One to change the chords and sequencer 3 re-harmonizes. Cool!
@@SynthDad awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to do that! Are you playing actual chords on the Microlab, or is it just triggering preset chords on the chord track? Sorry, not having an Oxi One yet, it's a little hard to fully wrap my head around it. But from what I've read in the manual, chord mode is only preset chords you trigger with a single key, and that you can only play in custom chords via a poly track. But from what I've read, since you can make a poly track a harmonizer "leader", it should work as well. Just trying to clarify it in my head if you can play custom chords with your hands live, basically. Thanks again!
@@SynthDad sorry for the google translator. I meant an application that looks like this iron sequencer. I have an iPad pro 12.9 and a Yamaha MODX synthesizer. I would like to have a similar random sequencer in my iPad. thank you!
@@ArtinRu I know there are a lot of apps on the iPad that do sequencing - Patterning2 is a good example. Drambo is another one. But I'm not an expert on iPad apps
you keep asking "you see how that changed" when you should be asking if i hear the change :P anyways keeping my GAS stoked with this one , dammit ... cheers
Interesting (hot) take - do you see them as having anything near the same level of capabilities? I did look at the SQ64 a while back but was underwhelmed by what it offered.
