Since I first encountered this pedal, I loved it. I remember an old friend of mine couldn’t hear the difference between its sound and a simple plugin, so he sold it... only to buy it again years later because "it looked good in videos" :) But the reality is that OTO Machines is a manufacturer that infuses something magical into their equipment. It’s the authentic sound of the reverbs used in the recording of thousands of albums, and it remains inspiring and built to last. Excellent overview of it... great video.
I discovered this by accident last week when checking something to do with the midi setup on the OTO site, was overjoyed, new algos sound great. Been out since Feb apparently, I had no idea
I wish I'd never borrowed one of these...now use this, the delay and the Bebe Cherie almost exclusively! Damned expensive discovery but no way I'm going back to my other standard spacials :) And they gel mixes beautifully
It’s modified and a few layers of video tweaked to get that look, but the mercury part is from either acidbite.com or happyediting.com - I’ve bought packs from both :)
Yeah! Apparently earlier this year there was an update that adds 2 algos - Bloop and Boing! www.otomachines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BAM-User-Manual-Addendum.pdf
BAM is really great but the cryptic interface and having to remember the settings gets annoying after awhile. still sounds amazing. however, as soon as i got my CXM1978, I sold my BAM. it just didn't compare
I still haven't tried that one out! Love Chase Bliss and I've heard people have good experiences with Meris stuff (haven't tried any yet), and of course the motorized stuff is cool too lol. I do cover the interface a bit in this video, I think using your ears you can really tell what's going on after you familiarize yourself with it. I feel like the forgettable settings are mostly the ones you won't change much (like aux mode or latching behavior). I agree with you to a degree, I mean it's def far from my favorite interface, but as much as it bothered me at first, you really get to understand it after a while. How long did you have it? It does take a little time to get used to it.
BAM is unique in any way, Nothing sounds like it, not even Lexicon. The CXM1979 is way too overpriced and sounds cold and artificial. I had it and it doesn't even come close to the 3-dimensional warm depth of the BAM. You can't remember just a few simple settings?? @Duskmos Interesting fact: The plate algo is the best for achieving the Blade Runner Reberb type of sound. I thought it would be the Hall or the Ambient type, no it's the plate type with SIZE at MAX, a lot of Reverb Time, Light Chorus and NO Damping!
@@jeremyjohnson7676 interesting take. I think CXM sounds much more realistic and natural sounding than BAM. Meris algos are almost objectively the best and CXM is simple enough with an intuitive workflow to dial in a nice variety of realistic reverbs without getting too wild. The motorized faders are also super cool to automate with midi and they give you an immediate understanding of the settings without having to menu dive. I think you should bring your CXM back out and do some AB testing
Cool, I sold the 1979 after I got the BAM. More versatile, bigger sounding, and the warmth and ability to drive the input is the best. Overall the 1979 sounds pretty cool, but falls short of the concert hall reverb from lexicon. I have a pcm 81 and 92 as a reference. I prefer the 81, it hits the sweet spot of the original. But unfortunately the 1979 has no place. I did keep it and use it for about 2 years, got the BAM and compared for another year. Off to a good home.
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Using this on live mixing front of house. Pure joy tweaking the filters.
I believe that! The OTO lineup is just so good!
Since I first encountered this pedal, I loved it. I remember an old friend of mine couldn’t hear the difference between its sound and a simple plugin, so he sold it... only to buy it again years later because "it looked good in videos" :) But the reality is that OTO Machines is a manufacturer that infuses something magical into their equipment. It’s the authentic sound of the reverbs used in the recording of thousands of albums, and it remains inspiring and built to last.
Excellent overview of it... great video.
Nice one!! I just discovered that there’s a new firmware with 2 new algorithms released earlier this year!
Oh no way haha, I need to get on that lol. Thanks for the head's up.
Omg wow i must update!
I discovered this by accident last week when checking something to do with the midi setup on the OTO site, was overjoyed, new algos sound great. Been out since Feb apparently, I had no idea
Found the update documentation - Bloop and Boing! Sweet. www.otomachines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BAM-User-Manual-Addendum.pdf
Thanks mate, really great video and really great reverb !
I always liked that reverb.
It’s absolutely one of my favorites! 🙌
Looking forward to a erica synths nightverb demo if you get a chance to get your mitts on one!
We'll seeeee!
I wish I'd never borrowed one of these...now use this, the delay and the Bebe Cherie almost exclusively! Damned expensive discovery but no way I'm going back to my other standard spacials :) And they gel mixes beautifully
Haha that’s great! I can agree with the effects, and I’m getting a Bebe Cherie in the next batch, excited to try it out. :)
Where'd you get that video intro from? The liquid mercury thing. Looks amazing
It’s modified and a few layers of video tweaked to get that look, but the mercury part is from either acidbite.com or happyediting.com - I’ve bought packs from both :)
@@Duskmos Thank you :)
this is soo good
I love the OTO stuff! Do you have a BAM or are you considering picking one up?
@@Duskmos coonsidering! x
@@bexiexz Nice! Hope I helped cover some useful things 🙌 I have some other videos up with the BAM as well, and deep dives of the BIM and BOUM too =)
@@Duskmos you did! thank you, cant wait to check them out!
Is there a firmware update on bam like there is on bim?
Yeah! Apparently earlier this year there was an update that adds 2 algos - Bloop and Boing! www.otomachines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BAM-User-Manual-Addendum.pdf
BAM is really great but the cryptic interface and having to remember the settings gets annoying after awhile. still sounds amazing. however, as soon as i got my CXM1978, I sold my BAM. it just didn't compare
I still haven't tried that one out! Love Chase Bliss and I've heard people have good experiences with Meris stuff (haven't tried any yet), and of course the motorized stuff is cool too lol.
I do cover the interface a bit in this video, I think using your ears you can really tell what's going on after you familiarize yourself with it. I feel like the forgettable settings are mostly the ones you won't change much (like aux mode or latching behavior). I agree with you to a degree, I mean it's def far from my favorite interface, but as much as it bothered me at first, you really get to understand it after a while. How long did you have it? It does take a little time to get used to it.
BAM is unique in any way, Nothing sounds like it, not even Lexicon. The CXM1979 is way too overpriced and sounds cold and artificial. I had it and it doesn't even come close to the 3-dimensional warm depth of the BAM. You can't remember just a few simple settings??
@Duskmos Interesting fact: The plate algo is the best for achieving the Blade Runner Reberb type of sound. I thought it would be the Hall or the Ambient type, no it's the plate type with SIZE at MAX, a lot of Reverb Time, Light Chorus and NO Damping!
@@jeremyjohnson7676 interesting take. I think CXM sounds much more realistic and natural sounding than BAM. Meris algos are almost objectively the best and CXM is simple enough with an intuitive workflow to dial in a nice variety of realistic reverbs without getting too wild. The motorized faders are also super cool to automate with midi and they give you an immediate understanding of the settings without having to menu dive. I think you should bring your CXM back out and do some AB testing
Cool, I sold the 1979 after I got the BAM. More versatile, bigger sounding, and the warmth and ability to drive the input is the best. Overall the 1979 sounds pretty cool, but falls short of the concert hall reverb from lexicon. I have a pcm 81 and 92 as a reference. I prefer the 81, it hits the sweet spot of the original. But unfortunately the 1979 has no place. I did keep it and use it for about 2 years, got the BAM and compared for another year. Off to a good home.