Turning the Arturia MicroFreak into a Drum Machine | Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @BTB88
    @BTB88 2 года назад +35

    You can also introduce spice!

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  2 года назад +8

      Good catch! Dice too. Great for instant variations.

  • @WaveTV1973
    @WaveTV1973 Год назад +8

    thank you for info - Your idea can be applied to other external samplers/synth with sequencers functions with CC Midi mapping and Parameter Locking - Connecting Microfreak to external to these external gear could mean you program the internal filter / effect also dynamic per 'step' for even more new drum sounds - example: On a Elektron Octatrack it means instant 256 drum sounds variations ' ( 64 drum steps X 4 variations ) on just one microfreak preset + adding filter / effects parameter changes for each Drum Step...

  • @TheUnofficialHarry
    @TheUnofficialHarry 2 года назад +6

    Caption writer deserves a raise
    [Cool drum sounds]

  • @presDev
    @presDev 2 года назад +11

    thanks man! really a great explanation, and you open a world for me with this!

  • @scotthamrick5486
    @scotthamrick5486 2 года назад +7

    Really concise and helpful tutorial! I knew this was possible but wasn't quite sure how to go about it. Thanks!

  • @EverywhereisHE
    @EverywhereisHE 2 года назад +7

    That deserves my subscription!
    Brilliant work.

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @EverywhereisHE
      @EverywhereisHE 2 года назад +4

      @@ApproachingNoise I saved that video. I’m looking forward to trying that along with the Arturia DrumBrute synchronized in slave mode.
      Thanks for being so clear and generous with your creations. Most people hide their tricks to make themselves appear to be better than they actually are. Your brilliance and creativity helps others to be better.
      That act of generosity elevates you to higher level, in this life, and the next one.
      Thanks Approaching Noise.

    • @EverywhereisHE
      @EverywhereisHE 2 года назад

      Check out the Arturia MiniFreak!
      Very impressive, MicroFreak evolved to next level...

  • @jedmarsillo
    @jedmarsillo Год назад +7

    This is a great tutorial. I was gonna get a beat step or something to create drum patterns but this should work nicely. Thank you.

    • @heathbrady8510
      @heathbrady8510 8 месяцев назад

      With the beatstep controlling the microfreak you could either use the step sequence method or finger drum your own beats and record in real time !
      Plus beatstep has the assignable encoder knobs you could assign to a plethora of midi control functions as micros to make changes inside the freak . You could use beatstep to run another older synth using its cv outs . Or gate out on a drum Sequence .
      I have beatstep and liked it so much I upgraded to beatstep pro. Now you can use the roller/ looper strip ( like a beat slicer ) and have access to the last step of every separate track in the sequencer,
      and also the randomness and probability functions . Worthy creative tools for live performance

  • @TheCheesebomber
    @TheCheesebomber 2 года назад +7

    That was so cool, you're really good at explaining this stuff man keep it up!

  • @lofidarkambient
    @lofidarkambient Год назад

    Thank you for the explantion, and the downloads. Cheers from Belgium

  • @0z33y
    @0z33y Год назад

    Excellent that you worked out all the tweaks , and shared how to do , thx

  • @Desolate0000
    @Desolate0000 13 дней назад

    Bro gave me enough coffein to overnight one more day With my microfreak (first ever synthesizer) god damn this is banger synth. Ty for tutorial, thx for bringing me dopamine haha

  • @jeplarson6519
    @jeplarson6519 2 года назад +2

    Oh my god. Bless you

  • @semyonboyk0
    @semyonboyk0 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant tutorial, thank you for sharing! Love my Microfreak :3

  • @lofidarkambient
    @lofidarkambient Год назад

    Thanks for this! Very well explained and very usefull to drift away in soundscaping!👍👏

  • @heathbrady8510
    @heathbrady8510 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! Hello noise oscillator .
    Love the way the kick in your sequence remains unaffected by the later oscillator type change-outs .
    I would have liked to hear what the spice or dice automatic sequence editing buttons would have done with creating rests etc

  • @julianlopez-xq2fz
    @julianlopez-xq2fz 6 месяцев назад

    man you are a genius

  • @par5417
    @par5417 Год назад +1

    In ty!

  • @johnpaullovetek1809
    @johnpaullovetek1809 2 года назад +3

    Dos sintetizadores mais inovadores dos nossos tempos👏👏👏👏👏

  • @PsyJaye
    @PsyJaye Год назад +3

    IDK if I am more impressed w/Arturia or your abilities to define arbitrary sounds into discreet keys.. Very Cool.. I need a tutorial on this machine.. any suggestions? I'm subscribing to this channel.. Thanks - Peace

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  Год назад +2

      Thank you! I'd suggest the manual, Arturia's own playlist (ruclips.net/p/PLt1d_YWdtAZ7qI6w7LAhm8kbjfmXJctR_), and then just looking around RUclips for tips and tricks from people that are thinking outside the box. Experiment!

    • @jedmarsillo
      @jedmarsillo Год назад +1

      I just got a micro freak and I'm just getting into synths. Ive been using this tutorial ruclips.net/video/lmFhBkvSULU/видео.html
      It has unlocked a lot of the mystery around using an instrument I'm not familiar with. It is long. I've only gotten through half of it but it has helped a lot. It is broken down into chapters which is nice. I spend a little time each night on a specific chapter until I feel I understand it then the next evening I move on to the next chapter.

    • @PsyJaye
      @PsyJaye Год назад +1

      @@jedmarsillo Thanks Jed.. this is a welcome solution to this amazing mystery Micro Freak.. great resource Brother.. Happy Trails & Music Making...

    • @PsyJaye
      @PsyJaye Год назад

      @@ApproachingNoise Excellent moves..

  • @termsofuniverse7251
    @termsofuniverse7251 2 года назад +1

    I love my MicroFreak but drums/perc is not its strong suit. I'm hoping the new MiniFreak model finally fills that gap. 😁

  • @ChaswellQuint
    @ChaswellQuint 4 месяца назад

    This is a cool.

  • @zloboslav_
    @zloboslav_ 2 года назад

    brilliant!!!

  • @9877joseph
    @9877joseph 2 года назад

    Subbed. Great job!

  • @BeatMax2023
    @BeatMax2023 2 года назад

    Nice!

  • @TPLS2
    @TPLS2 Год назад

    Do you think there would potentially be a way to recreate the disco sounds of a Synare 3?

  • @sselisker
    @sselisker 2 года назад +1

    Nice work! I noticed recently that “HatsMaker” preset (140 on mine) uses the mod matrix for open/closed hats (Key -> Decay), tuned just right for high C open, low C closed hats- not sure if a variation on that would work here, but your neat and more expansive concept here got me wondering what you might do with an extra automation lane.

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  2 года назад +2

      Thank you!
      Since I'm already using the Key->Cutoff modulation in the matrix, it might interfere with that, but I'm sure you can make it work by choosing your notes carefully (maybe you'd have to reverse the Key->Decay modulation so that low C is open and high C is closed, so that low notes can still give you boomy kicks). Or just let go of the key tracking altogether.
      An extra automation lane could be used for the Shape knob to get even more sound possibilities in your sequence, or maybe even the Amp Envelope Attack, to create noise swells/reverse cymbals. I'll have to give it a try!

    • @PsyJaye
      @PsyJaye Год назад +1

      @@ApproachingNoise I am a sophomore in a world of post graduates here.. I am genuinely humbled but pleasantly motivated - Thank You One and All for a great channel and resource..

    • @dj-wizzy
      @dj-wizzy Год назад +1

      @@PsyJaye I echo this sentiment, have been slamming my head into a brick wall trying to make good sounding drums, lord bless you all

  • @jordanrowland2760
    @jordanrowland2760 Год назад

    Great tutorial. For some reason, all the kicks after my first kick don't sound the same. I've checked all the automation and it looks fine so I dunno what the issue is.

  • @vovlin123
    @vovlin123 2 года назад +1

    i have a problem, that when playing the sequence the first kickdrum that comes is normal, but the rest of them get really quiet. anyone have a solution?

    • @jordanrowland2760
      @jordanrowland2760 Год назад

      I have the same issue, sorry to say no solution Maybe something with the automation for the resonance, but I can't figure it out

  • @PsyJaye
    @PsyJaye Год назад +2

    Would I be correct to think that any and every sound imaginable to the human ear can find an analog in this digital environment? If that is a dumb question forgive me..

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  Год назад +1

      Technically, yes. But practically, no, since some sounds can simply be too complex to model and emulate. So even if it's technically possible, it might take too long to make just one particular sound.

    • @d..d6201
      @d..d6201 Год назад +2

      With the new 5.0 firmware update it is possible since it allows to import and play back and manipulate samples of any recorded sound on the MicroFreak.

  • @benz.mp3
    @benz.mp3 2 года назад

    How do set up the sequencer pattern to be triggered as an arp (like you showed at the beginning of the video)?

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  2 года назад

      If you enable the sequencer (Shift + Arp), any key should trigger the sequence.

  • @leifmarkthaler7809
    @leifmarkthaler7809 2 года назад +4

    Next step: DFAM 😉

  • @wiidlbeetle3857
    @wiidlbeetle3857 2 года назад

    Really cool tutorial. Earned a sub from me😊

  • @VoodooGear
    @VoodooGear Год назад

    Wow you’ve actually found a volca drum hidden in the Microfreak 😂🎉

  • @ChiefQualakon
    @ChiefQualakon 2 года назад +2

    Thumbs up and high five in the comments 🙏

  • @synthebo
    @synthebo 2 года назад +1

    👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😄

  • @xubairaly1829
    @xubairaly1829 2 года назад

    What is the major difference between arturia microfreak and vocoder version ? Apart from adding your own voice and modulate it.

    • @ApproachingNoise
      @ApproachingNoise  2 года назад +1

      No difference. Both have a vocoder. The vocoder version just comes with a microphone in the box, while the normal one doesn't. You can buy the microphone and use it with the normal MicroFreak.

    • @Pakemania
      @Pakemania Год назад

      ​@@ApproachingNoise I just bought a "normal" version of the microfreak and it came with the gooseneck mic 🤔maybe they started shipping them with it