Traveling Monks - Syntakt and Microfreak Jam
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Inspired by one of the podcasts from wonderful @mylarmelodies I decided to create a Jam and do a one take and that's it. I played around with sound design and patterns, but I did not do any preparation or plan for when various parts are coming. You can see me hand and get lost in what to do next 😂 Uploading this was an interesting experience, as I think this is the first time I was so unsure of it. During Jamuary I had the mental excuse of "just show up and do something" whereas now I felt like I should be more prepared and practice etc. I really wonder how people will react to it, if they will at all 😉
As for setup - I have a new shiny toy - Elektron Analog Heat + FX and I wanted to check out how it works as an FX box for Arturia Minifreak. For me - they both work together pretty well! The output of Heat goes to Elektron Syntakt, where it is sent to FX Block, to use for side-chaining in the second part of the jam.
Also, I'm in love with the firmware update 5 to Microfreak and sample playback. This sound is actually made from stock sample with filtering and minimal modulation. I love that Arturia is still developing this one, can't wait when they implement it in Minifreak.
Hope you enjoy!
00:00 Intro
01:10 Jam starts
04:45 Switching monks
08:00 Outro
#dawlessjam #syntakt #microfreak
Beautiful
Thank you! 😊
Wow!you uploadded nice picture,catch ya later~
Thanks
Is it possbile to use syntakt effects for microfreak?
Yes, you can use revert and delay sends, and also you can run input through the Syntakt FX track.
can someone tell me what else i need if i buy a groovebox? like a pc, 2.1 speaker system, other equipment? i assume some, but cant find any info anywhere..
if u have a groovebox (etc), what exactly is your other tech stuff u work with?
Depending on what you get, you could easily just have a groovebox and headphones, and that's it.
@@JimBo-jf2qp yeah i bought the elektron model cycles and the guy was nice and gave me adapter with it so i could plug in my normal headphones..^^ i think some nice boxes would be nice but i have no idea which are good 😁will do some research
but ty for the answer tho
@@C_555 Oh nice. I've found synth people to be really nice people :)
The Model Cycles is a good place to start for samples. My first synth was the MicroFreak - it's a good all-rounder and isn't super expensive. If you wanna step up a bit, something like an MPC One is a good all-rounder that will do samples, internal synth sounds, recording and arranging etc. I think it depends on your budget and how you like to create sounds (ie one option is samples vs synthesis).
I'd recommend renting different pieces of equipment from a local music shop, if you can, to get an idea if you'd like that type of gear. I bought lots of gear (used and new), and I don't use half of it. I think it's better (and waaay cheaper!) to rent or borrow first, to see if you like it.
Something small that does everything is the Yamaha QY70 - they're hard to find though. Good luck!
Apologies for the delayed response, but I was a bit offline. Like mentioned already, groovebox and headphones are good to start. For me, the Syntakt is the best groovebox ever, that's why I have 2 XD It has analog sounds, fx, digital sounds and the famous Elektron sequencer. However, many of the sounds from Model: Cycles are already in Syntakt. And also, I think the most important thing to ask is what you want to actually achieve? Write music? Jam? Sketch ideas that will be recorded and finished in the DAW?
@@mr.upgrade hey, thanks for the answer^^ i just love music and creating, so ig its only for jam sometimes. maybe to use it for future videos where i draw/paint stuff. i got the model cycles, but i sold it again.. i liked it very much tho, but maybe i will try out others like the syntakt, and then decide which i keep, but i have to look with the money since i dont have much sadly, so it will be a longer jouney^^