Pocket Operators ONLY... // Compact Creation 019

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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
  • The First 1000 people to use this link will get 2 months of Skillshare Premium for free - skl.sh/rickytinez6
    I was genuinely surprised by the outcome of only using pocket operators to make music! I ended up using the PO-33 PO-32 PO-20 and PO-12.
    This whole "studio setup" came in just under $250 without tax! What have i been doing with my music studio full of synths and drum machines?!
    Pocket Operator Tonic - amzn.to/2OXQ9dO
    Pocket Operator K.O.! - amzn.to/2OU2P5F
    Pocket Operator Rhythm - amzn.to/3fYwPJn
    Splice Samples - bit.ly/2EQK0im
    Synth Merch - www.RickyTinez.com
    // Let's Connect
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    --What i use to get my music EVERYWHERE - distrokid.com/vip/rickytinez (you get a discount and i get a kick back, but it's legitimately good)
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    // Everything I Film With
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    //If i was stuck on an island i'd take this..
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    00:00 Intro
    02:35 Getting Bass Sound
    04:12 Getting Piano Sample
    05:02 Skillshare Sponsor
    06:27 The Setup
    08:11 Making the Track
    22:24 Outro
    //Contact
    EnriqueMMusic@gmail.com
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Комментарии • 287

  • @shustins
    @shustins 3 года назад +139

    Can you absolutely tear the house down with ONLY pocket operators? Ricky can

  • @FreeBeat
    @FreeBeat 3 года назад +62

    Glad you put this out there, we need more people showing off the actual potential of PO's. Such an awesome way to get into electronic music, or music in general!

    • @Crypto2638
      @Crypto2638 2 года назад +4

      Here I am. I was looking for something cheap and dawless where I could jam and have fun while learning basis and finding my style. I got the PO12 first and then the 14, which sound insane

    • @almarbanmusic
      @almarbanmusic Год назад

      @@Crypto2638 Same here!
      Thanks @rickytinez, learning a lot from your videos!
      You're a master🤹‍♀

  • @BaileyHeredge
    @BaileyHeredge 3 года назад +39

    Absolute beat
    Restrictions breed creativity
    I leave my PO Rhythm in my car whenever I'm bored waiting somewhere

  • @zooblestyx
    @zooblestyx 3 года назад +130

    I first found your channel searching for PO vids. The circle is now complete.

    • @nickskywalker2568
      @nickskywalker2568 3 года назад +6

      Same! :)

    • @RaverOperatorGeeza
      @RaverOperatorGeeza 3 года назад +3

      Me too originally. Moved onto on MPC One now but still have a lot of fun messing with POs ;)

    • @londongaz2
      @londongaz2 3 года назад +2

      Me too! Then ended up buying a monostation because he made it look so cool 😎

    • @leandromiquet4820
      @leandromiquet4820 3 года назад +1

      Me too! This man is responsible for my KO and Tonic. Nice jam!

    • @rycengac
      @rycengac 3 года назад +1

      Same!

  • @gavinnator987
    @gavinnator987 3 года назад +36

    Ricky I really want to just say thank you man. You are such a intelligent, positive, and caring person and you truly never fail in turning one of my days around or putting a smile on my face. I cant help but get groovy during countless videos. I can't wait to see what great things life has in store for you brother. Hope we can Jam out some day.

  • @4m4z1n-grace8
    @4m4z1n-grace8 3 года назад +12

    19:35 is the energy I'm showing up to life with.

    • @edgarm6017
      @edgarm6017 3 года назад

      in before this comment gets 40 billion likes

  • @diejaycee
    @diejaycee 3 года назад +12

    I would love to see a live performance of like a band of people all on their respective pocket operators all linked together and improvising som fire!

  • @tommyk88888
    @tommyk88888 11 месяцев назад

    That desk and the little tigerhead are legendary

  • @materedai4158
    @materedai4158 2 года назад +2

    Finally a video where someone actually makes music with these little things

  • @GarHoover
    @GarHoover 3 года назад +10

    So good! That groove was tight! The bass tone on the Tonic was perfect for the jam. I gotta break mine out again!

  • @raninasr2045
    @raninasr2045 3 года назад +4

    Dude! On top of all the top notch content your produce, I have to say your videos are so therapeutic. I watch every single one of them, even if I am not interested in said piece of gear. It's has become a spiritual ritual at this point. Thanks for all the heart :D

  • @DarkTapes
    @DarkTapes 3 года назад

    It's so fun watching the process as you go. Sometimes getting the operators all working together, they can be quirky. At the same time, you can get really unusual and out there kind of jams you don't get the same way with other gear. I am definitely a fan, right now have the speak, office, & rhythm. They are great to throw into a live setup, and really punch through in the mix.
    Awesome jam!

  • @808v1
    @808v1 3 года назад +2

    I so enjoy watching your creative process, but more so your narration/explanation of it as you go. Just really chill and enjoyable.

  • @partsproject
    @partsproject 3 года назад

    My favourite RUclips channel. Thanks for the chill vibez!

  • @Colcalebcat
    @Colcalebcat 3 года назад

    Thanks for this man! I've got the same Operators minus the Tonic, and this was really inspiring. Big fan of your channel. Keep it up for us!

  • @levismith6205
    @levismith6205 3 года назад

    I like how you showed your whole process. Keep the jams coming 🤘🏼

  • @swampflux
    @swampflux 3 года назад +5

    Iook up the ansmann 1001 charger and AAA batteries. Just awesome rechargeables. There’s also Lenink battery adapters: plug in to the wall and plug in the “battery” plus the dummies in whatever position. Only catch is you have to buy an adapter for a specific battery size and count but then you’re set for never changing batteries

  • @jasonraasch405
    @jasonraasch405 3 года назад

    Super fun, Ricky! Nice to see u jam with the POs again. You definitely have a characteristic style of synth:pad sample use! Have a great weekend!!

  • @jeffbrownstain
    @jeffbrownstain 2 года назад +1

    Best use I can think of for these;
    A musician buys a buncha different ones for their musician friends as gifts and uses them when together to make collab jams, and when apart, they can solo practice and make their own song hooks to later share.
    I can see this being a good instrument for band kids wanting to break tradition a little. Woulda loved something like this as a kid.

    • @chevy4x466
      @chevy4x466 Год назад

      I kind of see me getting my kids each one. Small enough for their book bag , they can fiddle with it when they have to kill a few minutes. I could see these catching on. People would gain relationships with people with that in common. Just a break at work with a coworker making music

  • @RetroPlus
    @RetroPlus 3 года назад +2

    Incase you weren't already aware there are power supplys for the pocket operators, they are basically alligator clips that clip to the terminals, a little janky but they do work

  • @luckyllou7325
    @luckyllou7325 3 года назад

    ...inspiring as allways. Thanx & greetz from Germany.
    I realy like the mood & look of your vids!

  • @yingtianfu
    @yingtianfu 3 года назад +2

    For the arcade, you don't need to use the knob to change the pitch, you can simply just live record the melody you wanted into the sequence.

  • @londongaz2
    @londongaz2 3 года назад +2

    Love this! Definitely inspired me to dust my POs off tomorrow and have a go.

  • @dumafuji
    @dumafuji 3 года назад

    Love the fun vibe on this. Thx for some inspiration.

  • @benanderson8294
    @benanderson8294 3 года назад

    Got my first pocket operator over the weekend. Can't wait to get the hang of it and pick up some more!

  • @MikusMusic
    @MikusMusic 3 года назад

    Loving this man! It's so cathartic! The KO is the shiiiiiii!!!

  • @airbag504
    @airbag504 3 года назад

    Awesome vid!
    Damn, those little guys slam. The Po-14 kick is nuts. May pair it up with the model cycles.

  • @Manusmusic
    @Manusmusic 2 года назад

    love this so much

  • @wiidlbeetle3857
    @wiidlbeetle3857 3 года назад

    This was a cool project. Been interested in how far you can push the POs. Love your vids Ricky!

  • @TJNorton
    @TJNorton 3 года назад

    This is amazing. Thanks for the constant info and inspiration sir 👏

  • @seanrimada8571
    @seanrimada8571 3 года назад

    Also the riser fx on the Speak is insane and the fact that 16 is a drum kit is just a mad experimentation that will get everyone scratching their heads as how did you get so much beef from such a tiny machine.

  • @jonaxxx
    @jonaxxx 2 года назад

    Brutal session

  • @kaylab7565
    @kaylab7565 2 года назад

    You’re so talented! 😭👏🏾

  • @MinhNguyen-ic5lk
    @MinhNguyen-ic5lk 3 года назад

    Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this cool stuff. Keep it up!

  • @GlobeWarrior71
    @GlobeWarrior71 3 года назад +2

    Sunday Morning : coffee, nature, sweatshirt and a new vid from Ricky.

  • @MattGreerMusic
    @MattGreerMusic 3 года назад +13

    Thoughts while watching (because I love PO's):
    - I too wish there was a power supply option. I've been asking MyVolts to make us something
    - My PO-33 KO is always on my desk but the others I have to go find them when I need them
    - The silicone cases suck for ergonomics. The Dichstudios.com case is much better and improves usability
    - I never use the Speak
    - Wishing I saw L/R splitters between the POs so you could split the audio and sync signals and use a mixer (you'd have much better audio)
    - I like the jam
    - Random and maybe unpopular opinion: The KO is really all you need. I've owned all the PO's but I've made two complete albums on just the KO. I can't say that for the others in the line.
    - Great video. Good on ya for inspiring others to use modest and affordable tools

    • @noth606
      @noth606 Год назад

      My fave is the Tonic, you can get pretty mad stuff out of it with rather minimal effort.

  • @Eklipsemedia
    @Eklipsemedia 3 года назад

    4:55 reminded me of the H3 podcast theme progression aha. Great work as always!

  • @92JelaniMusic
    @92JelaniMusic 3 года назад

    Serious Jam!

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 3 года назад +1

    the PO Sub bass is essential trust me! you feel that bass!!!

  • @MatthewEltonSmith
    @MatthewEltonSmith 3 года назад

    Bro I was with you the whole time on all the PO order of operations, it's no joke.

  • @mwhitelow9312
    @mwhitelow9312 3 года назад +2

    It takes a while, especially with sampling it seems, but I enjoy PO’s because they are super fun!

  • @tides6489
    @tides6489 3 года назад

    The tonic sounds really great.

  • @86davy
    @86davy Год назад

    You know how to do some pretty complex stuff on the pocket operators! 👏👏👏

  • @josephakers1431
    @josephakers1431 3 года назад

    love you dude.

  • @brain8723
    @brain8723 3 года назад +1

    Please somebody tell me Im not the only one who replayed him blowing his ear drums out... That "Jesus Christ" was epic! utterly blown away by his own doing...

  • @Kaixo
    @Kaixo 3 года назад

    That's some very sharp and snappy drums!

  • @SteveEngledow
    @SteveEngledow 3 года назад

    Great video! I have a few POs that I don't use enough. Gonna have to get my jam on!

  • @bobthesalesclerk
    @bobthesalesclerk 3 года назад +45

    If I had a dollar for everytime I've said "dont have stuff running while setting levels"

  • @kmk4960
    @kmk4960 2 года назад

    DudE!!! You make it look too easy!!! It looks like you're having a blast when you make beats. That's what I strive for!!! Great Vid!!!

  • @bose5160
    @bose5160 3 года назад

    Ricky I feel your pain with the whole slave/master sync issues. PO's are a life saver for songwriting underway. Keep up the great videos, man!

  • @namrekcanad
    @namrekcanad 3 года назад +1

    Just a tip on volume the lowest volume p.o you want should be first in chain.. The manual describes better but the last one i believe effects all in chain

  • @SH-ry2xi
    @SH-ry2xi 2 года назад

    Brought it around in the end

  • @thankyougohome8860
    @thankyougohome8860 2 года назад

    that sample was so nice

  • @cloneroom
    @cloneroom 3 года назад

    That was great...simplicity.

  • @DJbace1
    @DJbace1 3 года назад

    Sickk you taught me how to recal or erase the effects on the KO! Just like the tonic with an automation running in sequence you can erase it by holding down the mix button. Cheers homie @Rickytinez

  • @matiasgoinheix366
    @matiasgoinheix366 3 года назад

    Love this channel

  • @13amproduction
    @13amproduction 3 года назад +4

    Short answer - yes.
    My Rhythm and KO are essential to me.

  • @mrtnrtr9462
    @mrtnrtr9462 3 года назад

    Thanks for inspiring!

  • @KnowPhere
    @KnowPhere 3 года назад

    Every time I think about selling my PO’s, Ricky makes a banger with them. Making me realize that I’m trash and need to get better with them. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @maxmatson1578
    @maxmatson1578 3 года назад

    That props for rocking the Pocket operators. I have four of them myself. The 33, the 35, the 16, And the 12 I think the Rhythm? I love to see you do more with the 35 "speak"?✌

  • @Rompler_Rocco
    @Rompler_Rocco 3 года назад +2

    Funny, that first "AEIOU" sample sounds just like the PO-35 Speak when you mouth your own wavetables & scroll through the timbres 👍

  • @menesfrancois
    @menesfrancois 3 года назад +33

    You can buy micro USB charging AAA batteries. They're very handy and will quickly save you money ✌🏻 Please consider them and save some waste ! :)

    • @RaverOperatorGeeza
      @RaverOperatorGeeza 3 года назад +5

      I'm running on the same set-up. The Amazon basics rechargeables are actually better than Duracell. I was surprised but it's true.

    • @myname_isblaine
      @myname_isblaine 3 года назад +1

      @@RaverOperatorGeeza I saw those and have wanted to pick some up, seems like the perfect way to not constantly buy new batteries and keep waste down.

    • @RaverOperatorGeeza
      @RaverOperatorGeeza 3 года назад +1

      @@myname_isblaine go for it! I have no complaints, in fact it's an improvement, and I'm always able to have spares in my box ready to go

    • @MaverickM1
      @MaverickM1 3 года назад

      @@Phoenix_2A agreed. Eneloop of pana is just awesome. Apple used their batteries too..(rechargeable for magic mouse etc)

  • @notarobot3500
    @notarobot3500 3 года назад

    Really like your videos Ricky, Hi from Mexico.

  • @JoshIsMakingMusic
    @JoshIsMakingMusic 3 года назад

    Love seeing the Pocket Operators.

  • @MikkelGrumBovin
    @MikkelGrumBovin 3 года назад

    Tricky Ricky ROCKS 🤸‍♂️✊

  • @souldefunk
    @souldefunk 3 года назад

    Another 🔥 video!!

  • @vvveenn
    @vvveenn 3 года назад

    When that clap slotted in 👌

  • @saysomestuff
    @saysomestuff 3 года назад

    I think an easier way to deal with the volume/levels being all over the place is to hold bpm and press one of the steps 1-16 to set the overall volume on the PO. So bpm+4 on each would've knocked them way down to save resetting per-sample volumes. Inspiring content as always, thanks.

  • @user-zr5zm6lq1q
    @user-zr5zm6lq1q 3 года назад

    U legend Ricky!

  • @DocBolus
    @DocBolus 3 года назад

    Having slipped out of the world of synths for the best part of 15 years coming back to find things like the Pocket Operators exist just stun me. I would have given anything for this setup when I started out. I will get a KO one day but I have a few years of gear lust to catch up on first.

  • @michaelhonormusic
    @michaelhonormusic 3 года назад

    Haha. Great beat you made with those tiny kickin toys 👍😊

  • @Werbeperlen
    @Werbeperlen 3 года назад

    Your best PO-Set ever!

  • @marshalsea000
    @marshalsea000 3 года назад

    Thanks Ricky, great vid as normal - very inspiring to get my backside off of the VSTs into the world of physical again!
    One problem on this video is the volume is a little low - just did 08:00 moment to myself switching to a different video! :O

  • @maysjeremiah1976
    @maysjeremiah1976 3 года назад

    Great video, just subscribed!

  • @Masita..
    @Masita.. 3 года назад +2

    this was impressive

  • @pmaggs
    @pmaggs Год назад

    I feel the same way about the silicone cases. Now I'm buying a triple plastic case from Etsy...and 2 more Pocket Operators. The Street Fighter has been fun!

  • @Not_unknown4935
    @Not_unknown4935 3 года назад

    RICKY THIS SLAPS

  • @nickskywalker2568
    @nickskywalker2568 3 года назад +4

    Man this sound is dope! Needs a tonic now :)

    • @GarHoover
      @GarHoover 3 года назад +1

      Dude, the Tonic is instant fun! Do it!

  • @Sk8erMorris
    @Sk8erMorris 3 года назад +2

    Glad to notice im not the only one jamming out like this lol it's kinda like a underground groovv

  • @domejunky
    @domejunky 3 года назад

    'this swing is nar nar' - classic!

  • @seanrimada8571
    @seanrimada8571 3 года назад

    Use your Speak for the bass and fiddle with the formant for an insane filter modulation that does not use an actual filter.

  • @tomburnell8453
    @tomburnell8453 3 года назад

    Very cool Ricky! Great video - Also just want to say that I found it rather dark and hard to see. Maybe could do with slighly lightening the picture or reducing the shadows a bit just to help make out the detail. All the best!

  • @symbioid
    @symbioid 3 года назад +46

    "With only pocket operators"
    proceeds to load up ableton ;)

    • @LdotSdot210
      @LdotSdot210 3 года назад +3

      the role it played in this video is the same as any other sample source...its not like there was any composition going on.

    • @symbioid
      @symbioid 3 года назад +3

      @@LdotSdot210 I know - it's meant as joke (hence the ;) and the

    • @RickyTinez
      @RickyTinez  3 года назад +13

      Hahaha I thought about that too. I’m like hmmm a sampler with no sounds.. how would that sound?

    • @iampuesa
      @iampuesa 3 года назад

      @@RickyTinez I think this was produced with such sampler first ruclips.net/video/Mr9YnBaZBgc/видео.html

    • @DreadsOfAmbition
      @DreadsOfAmbition 3 года назад

      @@LdotSdot210 y

  • @slowscape
    @slowscape 3 года назад +3

    These PO’s have popped up all over my feed lately!

    • @SiHargreaves
      @SiHargreaves 3 года назад +1

      It's a sign

    • @slowscape
      @slowscape 3 года назад

      Si Hargreaves 😂 I think so

    • @FreeBeat
      @FreeBeat 3 года назад +1

      @@slowscape There are worse problems to have!

  • @adamkrasneski3679
    @adamkrasneski3679 3 года назад +1

    Hey ricky. Annoyed with the battery sitch with po's myself. Then found out theres something called 'battery eliminators' u can buy for just this type of situation. Currently shopping around for some. Nice vid btw.

  • @annonymousname2.0
    @annonymousname2.0 3 года назад

    This is sick

  • @alanc6752
    @alanc6752 3 года назад +4

    PO's great for keeping alzeimers at bay.

  • @leewightman8619
    @leewightman8619 Год назад

    This is making me want another p o I have a k.o and I synced it with the Yamaha DJx but this looks more fun

  • @sonicultura
    @sonicultura 3 года назад

    It’s supertight! One thing I always thought about doing was splitting those output signals to some pedals as well what you think @Ricky Tinez? :)

  • @k-g-p
    @k-g-p 2 года назад

    Every other video Ricky blasts his ears off and promises to never do it again. 🤣❤ Dude, this is memes potential. Really nice beat tho. 🥳

  • @grios5530
    @grios5530 3 года назад

    Fun fun

  • @a.n.csound4468
    @a.n.csound4468 3 года назад

    Wow!! ❤️😍

  • @kirillstarikov
    @kirillstarikov 2 года назад

    7:51 nice

  • @nightcitywanderer
    @nightcitywanderer 3 года назад

    yes every time to compact creations! love it. might need to fix that video title fyi

  • @sonicultura
    @sonicultura 3 года назад

    Saturday! 129! Haha great video man! :)

  • @theycallmejpj
    @theycallmejpj 3 года назад

    I have done a couple of full albums where I only use a single pocket operator on my channel (no, not the KO!)

  • @albicelestelomas
    @albicelestelomas 3 года назад

    ¡El Ricky Tinez lo hizo de nuevo! Great video, now excuse me for I have to go play.

  • @dudemanxx
    @dudemanxx 3 года назад

    Beautiful moment with that extra bass hit at 20:49... shame it didn't make the cut! Great jam my man, as always.

    • @chevy4x466
      @chevy4x466 Год назад

      That little pop at the end of each measure really made the song for me. I guess it is literally a 16th note at the end of every measure.

  • @mikeexits
    @mikeexits 3 года назад

    Rechargeable batteries for the win! Definitely the best investment I've made for my Circuit and Volcas.

  • @simondanielssonmusic
    @simondanielssonmusic 3 года назад +7

    Every week I'm looking forward to wednesday for my favourite podcast, and saturday for my tinez vids