You can pitch the sample in sound mode using the xy knobs. Then pitch the group relatively to that I think. I’ve read the manual. Mine is still in transit
Despite its limitations it’s an amazing device. The new firmware update with the filter range stuff is very welcome. My first device had a broken fader. Now I have a healthy one ( till now ) and I love it. It works very well with the Roland compact series s1 or t8. You can pitch up and down with black x/y knob. You can change you effects with +/-
My Dad’s desk sized 1970s TI Calculator with a FREKVENS speaker grill stuck to it. COOL! It’s a good long live stream, I’ll take the time to check it all out SON WU!! Cheers! 🥃
It doesn't come with a usbc cable. Kinda wish i checked for that so i could've bought an extra one. Awesome video! Waiting for my order to arrive. My OP1 replacement unit has not come back yet, pretty bummed about that. They look like a great combo.
thanks and great video Son Wu, just got mine today and it helped for some features I don't need to dig into the manual... Ep-1333 is cool but needs more features and an overhaul of the workflow. And why not an arpeggiator and a sequence mode; something bigger to boost creativity :D
Thanks for watching! I understand the want for more in the device (I'd love resampling), but I think some features may be difficult to implement, without making it convoluted. The strength of this unit in my opinion is the immediacy and simplicity.
Unfortunately I ordered mine on a Friyay and more unfortunately still I think Swedish companies don't operate on Sundays. I hooooope it's shipped Tomorrow (Monday) \o/
Any chance you know how to get to the place where you can see the fader values as numbers on the display? I had to repair my fader and I was hoping to see if I’m getting the whole range after the fix. For the life of me I can’t get the fader to show numerical values as in your video at 6:30.
Also this. Tried to recreate the beginning of the video and when j use the fader only the graphics light and down but no numbers. How do you get the values? Does anyone know?
@@SONWU coming from you, I feel more confident. Thanks for sharing, it means a lot to have such as trusted content creator to do such reviews as soon as possible. Thanks!!!
Update : got my unit, aaaaaand…fader is DOA. Packaging was all effed up. Also, power switch is hard af, pads responsiveness is a hit or miss… Defective unit. And, for once, TE seems to have dropped the ball more than I thought : they offer RMAs but can’t even tell when new units will be sent and if the new units will be functional. What a mess. I love TE. But this…this feels like a bad joke!
Question. Never owned a sampler before so I’m curious if the only reason to own one is because you plan on sampling vinyl records to splice them into beats? Or is there another purpose for sampling? Sorry for such a dumb question but I’ve only used drum machines with drum sounds.
Hi! Not a dumb question at all. As opposed to drum machines, a sampler allows you to use sounds of real drums in your music for example. So let's say you take a drumloop of a 70's record, you get exactly that vibe and sound for your song. You can also record your keys jingeling or shaking a bag of rice, or whatever is around you and incorporate it into your music. It just allows for a lot wider variety of sounds and will lead you down different paths than a drum machine. +you could also take samples from any drum machine out there and load them into a sampler. this means a sampler could replace a 808,909,707 and so on, all at the same time! Hope this helps!
With regards to the re-sampling issue, can you not simply not connect the output (with a Y signal splitter) to the input and record as if it was a new sample ? Not quite instant, but maybe a possible workround until TE update ? Excellent video BTW. Have a play and read the manual when you get stuck ! That’s my approach too !! Looking forward to getting mine.🤞no sticky keys and faulty slider !!
Good luck with yours! Regarding resampling like that, I would assume you'd get nasty feedback!…or maybe, I think you can't sample while playing anything. Gotta get back to it and see ;)
Thanks, I'll probably get into that at some point! But so far I can say that the EP-133 is great on its own. The workflow is thought out quite well and allows for fluid beatmaking.
I am looking forward to a video giving some examples of how one can use opz together with this sampler. Is it possible for one channel to goto a group rather than one sample in keyboard mode. Looking forward to testing them out and see what tuturials you will come up with
You mean via midi? At some point my OP-1 triggered all samples in a group…so if that’s what you mean, yes, you can play multiple samples from another midi controller…it doesn’t have to be a single sample in keys mode
Great tutorial as always SonWu :). I’ve contacted Decksaver and they confirmed they’d come out with a cover at the NAMM meeting of January which is a great news to protect our device :))
amazing walkthrough! few questions as i eagerly await my delivery: 1. can you monitor or hear live the audio input from the op1f somehow? eg can you hear your op1f output live through the ep133 output? 2. for the various limitations you mentioned like pitch etc do you think it would be simple to exchange audio between op1 and ep133 quickly and easily? 3. lastly you made some comment about “sticky keys being a thing” can you explain what you meant? thanks!!
I really liked this style of content. Especially BECAUSE you got in unbiased. This way you ran into the same issues I surely will run into when mine arrives. Although you already know the op1 and opz inside out, I‘d wish you do something similar with these devices. Uninterupted creation from start to end with commentary, little tips and tricks and maybe even in collaboration with chat. Interactive music making :D
Thanks for your feedback, it's very much appreciated! Live-streams are always scarier to do…but I will try to do more in future, as it is also a lot of fun!
@@SONWU If a livestream is too cumbersome, a unprepared, uncut beat creation from start to finish is also great. By the way: Ich klopf nochmal vorsichtig an, ob du in meinen OP1 Field Preset Konzept reingucken könntest 😁😁
I didn't find the packaging too bad, apart from being slightly squished on the corners. But at least I didn't really have anything pressing on the fader.
@@SONWU Lots of people have said there are little black marks on the outside of the inner white sleeve where the fader (and knobs) have been squashed against the packaging.
@@davelordy Yeah idk why they didnt put a foam cover to support the front part of the box from squishing like TX-6 packaging or the OP-Z. Maybe they overlooked lmao
@@davelordyFolks have also been noting that this is likely caused by lubricant from those parts in contact with the packaging causing a small stain. It would be dented, not discolored, if the issue was pressure. But who knows, mine hasn't shipped yet.
The biggest disappointment with the new step sequencer for me is that you don't get any visual feedback when editing the duration of a step - not even a numerical value. On the PO-33, it showed you on the step sequencer exactly how long a note would be held, but on this it requires so much trial and error. I may have a solution though - keeping a blank or muted pad on the same mute group, and then putting in a step for the blank pad to choke the sound I'm trying to cut short. This might save some time in the long run.
You can pitch the sample in sound mode using the xy knobs. Then pitch the group relatively to that I think. I’ve read the manual. Mine is still in transit
Thanks! That works.
I am really enjoying it…the buttons feel nice and finger drumming on it is fun.
they look to be like red mechanical switches! just like a regular computer keyboard :) @@SONWU
I blew out my L4. It would be worth irritating it a bit to sit down with this lovely bit of gear. No reverse?? Maybe in an update soon.
Sorry to hear that…same here, that disc is getting slimmer and slimmer :D
Hopefully there will be an update!
This stream was amazing! Learned a lot watching along. Big ups to you and the peeps droppin' workflow tips in the chat!!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!
It was good fun and I want to do it more :)
My boy SON WU!! great vid, please do more tutorials with KO II
Thanks, will do!
What a charade.....you buy something in hope that it will work 😂
Despite its limitations it’s an amazing device. The new firmware update with the filter range stuff is very welcome. My first device had a broken fader. Now I have a healthy one ( till now ) and I love it. It works very well with the Roland compact series s1 or t8. You can pitch up and down with black x/y knob. You can change you effects with +/-
Absolutely, great device!
I am liking it more and more too. I hope it will get resampling :) And a sample purge function for unused samples.
You can record knob adjustments like automation
My Dad’s desk sized 1970s TI Calculator with a FREKVENS speaker grill stuck to it. COOL! It’s a good long live stream, I’ll take the time to check it all out SON WU!! Cheers! 🥃
I think the new step seq mode is like the Endless on OP1, which in my oppinion is better. You can input more than one pad per step ;)
Yeah that's true, it's like endless…but even in endless you can input more than 1 note! (just keeping holding the first note, while entering others)
It doesn't come with a usbc cable. Kinda wish i checked for that so i could've bought an extra one. Awesome video!
Waiting for my order to arrive. My OP1 replacement unit has not come back yet, pretty bummed about that. They look like a great combo.
I watch all of these videos specifically for the fader lol I’m
Expecting mine to come in a few days from now
Good luck ;) It’s a fun device!
Get well soon brother. Praying for the healing of your back. God bless you
Thank, you that’s very kind of you 🙏🙏🙏
Mine arrived today. As per the manual ain’t quite cutting it so glad you have an erasing part!
Great video! I did not dare to attach the slider knob btw.
Haha…I thought, if it breaks, it breaks…I'd just send it back. But luckily, it didn't :)
thanks and great video Son Wu, just got mine today and it helped for some features I don't need to dig into the manual... Ep-1333 is cool but needs more features and an overhaul of the workflow. And why not an arpeggiator and a sequence mode; something bigger to boost creativity :D
Thanks for watching!
I understand the want for more in the device (I'd love resampling), but I think some features may be difficult to implement, without making it convoluted. The strength of this unit in my opinion is the immediacy and simplicity.
Unfortunately I ordered mine on a Friyay and more unfortunately still I think Swedish companies don't operate on Sundays. I hooooope it's shipped Tomorrow (Monday) \o/
Fingers crossed!
Can reverse be added in firmware?
Sehr hilfreiches video. Bin schon auf meinen ko2 gespannt.
Hoffe er gefällt dir! Richtiges gutes Ding ;)
Any chance you know how to get to the place where you can see the fader values as numbers on the display? I had to repair my fader and I was hoping to see if I’m getting the whole range after the fix. For the life of me I can’t get the fader to show numerical values as in your video at 6:30.
Also this. Tried to recreate the beginning of the video and when j use the fader only the graphics light and down but no numbers. How do you get the values? Does anyone know?
Super dope! Please show us how you'd integrate this into your eurorack setup!
I’d lie if I said I wasn’t expecting this review before pulling the proverbial trigger! Thanks @sonwu!!!
🔫bang bang ;)
If everything is in working condition, this is a great device. Of course, I can't speak to how long it'll last yet…super fun!
@@SONWU coming from you, I feel more confident. Thanks for sharing, it means a lot to have such as trusted content creator to do such reviews as soon as possible.
Thanks!!!
Update : got my unit, aaaaaand…fader is DOA. Packaging was all effed up. Also, power switch is hard af, pads responsiveness is a hit or miss…
Defective unit. And, for once, TE seems to have dropped the ball more than I thought : they offer RMAs but can’t even tell when new units will be sent and if the new units will be functional.
What a mess.
I love TE. But this…this feels like a bad joke!
Question. Never owned a sampler before so I’m curious if the only reason to own one is because you plan on sampling vinyl records to splice them into beats? Or is there another purpose for sampling? Sorry for such a dumb question but I’ve only used drum machines with drum sounds.
Hi!
Not a dumb question at all. As opposed to drum machines, a sampler allows you to use sounds of real drums in your music for example. So let's say you take a drumloop of a 70's record, you get exactly that vibe and sound for your song. You can also record your keys jingeling or shaking a bag of rice, or whatever is around you and incorporate it into your music. It just allows for a lot wider variety of sounds and will lead you down different paths than a drum machine.
+you could also take samples from any drum machine out there and load them into a sampler. this means a sampler could replace a 808,909,707 and so on, all at the same time!
Hope this helps!
@@SONWU Thank you! I went ahead and bought one. 🤝
Hows does it sound?does it give samples any character or is it bland, if you sample at 45 rpm and pitch it down do you get any aliasing?
Sounds great…not aliasing like an SP1200, but it has its own sound in general and it is really pleasing!
I'm excited you got your hands on one of these 🤩
Thanks, me tooooo ;)
With regards to the re-sampling issue, can you not simply not connect the output (with a Y signal splitter) to the input and record as if it was a new sample ? Not quite instant, but maybe a possible workround until TE update ? Excellent video BTW. Have a play and read the manual when you get stuck ! That’s my approach too !! Looking forward to getting mine.🤞no sticky keys and faulty slider !!
Good luck with yours!
Regarding resampling like that, I would assume you'd get nasty feedback!…or maybe, I think you can't sample while playing anything. Gotta get back to it and see ;)
Great Video as always sir!!!!
No easy way to track out to a DAW it seems.
Great vid! I’d like to see more in the future about integration with your OP-1F as I am considering building similar TE system.
Thanks, I'll probably get into that at some point!
But so far I can say that the EP-133 is great on its own.
The workflow is thought out quite well and allows for fluid beatmaking.
Also very curious about these two in particular. I’m about to go to Mexico for a week with my OP-1F & KOii in tow, looking forward to exploring them.
the carton box looks weird. and why is there a crack in the main box? why arent the buttons not in place in the first place??
I am looking forward to a video giving some examples of how one can use opz together with this sampler. Is it possible for one channel to goto a group rather than one sample in keyboard mode. Looking forward to testing them out and see what tuturials you will come up with
You mean via midi? At some point my OP-1 triggered all samples in a group…so if that’s what you mean, yes, you can play multiple samples from another midi controller…it doesn’t have to be a single sample in keys mode
Yes that was exaxtly what I am after. Where the ep 133 thus can become a usable companion to the op z
Great tutorial as always SonWu :). I’ve contacted Decksaver and they confirmed they’d come out with a cover at the NAMM meeting of January which is a great news to protect our device :))
Cool, thanks for the info!
amazing walkthrough! few questions as i eagerly await my delivery:
1. can you monitor or hear live the audio input from the op1f somehow? eg can you hear your op1f output live through the ep133 output?
2. for the various limitations you mentioned like pitch etc do you think it would be simple to exchange audio between op1 and ep133 quickly and easily?
3. lastly you made some comment about “sticky keys being a thing” can you explain what you meant?
thanks!!
bonjour! Wow~total splendid video. sleep well,
Great video, Sun-Wu. What’s that sample if you can say? Reminds me of some of Koze’s hip hop chops. Mine comes today, beyond stoked.
Thanks :) Sorry, I don't remember !
43:41 No reverse 😑 Seems like a massive oversight
Yeah…hooefully it’ll be added
I really liked this style of content. Especially BECAUSE you got in unbiased. This way you ran into the same issues I surely will run into when mine arrives. Although you already know the op1 and opz inside out, I‘d wish you do something similar with these devices. Uninterupted creation from start to end with commentary, little tips and tricks and maybe even in collaboration with chat. Interactive music making :D
Thanks for your feedback, it's very much appreciated!
Live-streams are always scarier to do…but I will try to do more in future, as it is also a lot of fun!
@@SONWU If a livestream is too cumbersome, a unprepared, uncut beat creation from start to finish is also great.
By the way: Ich klopf nochmal vorsichtig an, ob du in meinen OP1 Field Preset Konzept reingucken könntest 😁😁
Tight packaging (which is damaging the fader for some people) left to rattle around in a much bigger box . . . terrible stuff.
I didn't find the packaging too bad, apart from being slightly squished on the corners. But at least I didn't really have anything pressing on the fader.
@@SONWU Lots of people have said there are little black marks on the outside of the inner white sleeve where the fader (and knobs) have been squashed against the packaging.
@@davelordy Yeah idk why they didnt put a foam cover to support the front part of the box from squishing like TX-6 packaging or the OP-Z. Maybe they overlooked lmao
I see! @@davelordy
@@davelordyFolks have also been noting that this is likely caused by lubricant from those parts in contact with the packaging causing a small stain. It would be dented, not discolored, if the issue was pressure. But who knows, mine hasn't shipped yet.
that's great !!! but make some rock music with it....
Nah…I don’t do that :)
Can it also be powered from an OG OP1?
I don't have one here to test it…but in general I'd suggest to power it with rechargeable AAAs
The biggest disappointment with the new step sequencer for me is that you don't get any visual feedback when editing the duration of a step - not even a numerical value. On the PO-33, it showed you on the step sequencer exactly how long a note would be held, but on this it requires so much trial and error. I may have a solution though - keeping a blank or muted pad on the same mute group, and then putting in a step for the blank pad to choke the sound I'm trying to cut short. This might save some time in the long run.
Hell yeah, can’t wait to see the tutorials son wu! Im still waiting for mine to come 😢
I hope you’ll get it soon!
Same. Ordered it the day it was announced and still haven’t seen a ship notification. Maybe I should email TE and tell them I’m an influencer 😅
it took you eighty five minutes and twelve seconds to open a box? Tragic.