That blasted out 909 OH on the first beat of the loop was pure genius, I couldn't stop smiling. Love the vid!

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Thank you for making this video, a true master class, learned so much from it. 😎

Ah, the acid kicks in around a half hour in for an extra realistic emulation of actually being in the room and digesting a lesson.

Great video. Very relevant to me, as I am putting together a small set for my first live show for over 30 years! Sorry I missed the premiere last night. I got back late and decided to have a jam with my Polyend Play+. This is my central brain equivalent to your Octatrack

Another great tutorial. Great stuff 🙌

Really like to watch your weekly shows 👍🏻 Even though they’re feeling a bit to repetitive lately, there are always some little sparks of insight 👌🏻

Hey! This was really useful! Getting the last pieces of my rig soon. I'm using a sampler as a field recording based atmosphere/bedding and want to try use it for some sort rhythmic sense as well, and a couple synths, so this helps clarify how to structure things with a workflow in place. Still learning music theory on the side as well, so lots to go through still. Loving your videos! Thank you so much for sharing these tricks!

DID you really need to use the Korg as the MPC has some nice synth plugins built in? Not being picky just curious.

Great tips as usual! Playing live if nervous (which is normal and you want to channel that adrenaline) would and still does make me want to add more musical elements when really I needed to learn how to chill and wait for it. Less is definitely more. Less is also more regarding equipment. A big no-no I learned the hard way was to use, for example, a new machine that I didn’t totally fully know how to use. Wait till the next gig. Then, plans B, C, and D. Once I was playing with Korg machines and daisy chaining the synchronization using the Korg’s own system of cables. One link failed and it was a train wreck. Since then, every instrument has an independent direct midi input from a midi through box. When I used a lot more instruments than now and I improvised exclusively I would have two separate midi loops that I synced manually. A learning curve but worth it. Finally I bring an iPad with me with my tracks in the event of total meltdown and catastrophe. Not performing is never an option. Record everything you play and listen to it. When performing live, if you make a mistake, repeat it. Then repeat it again. No longer a mistake, now a motif. Good times, thanks AK!

N'to alter ego = good call , cheers!

Can you not use the MPC for effects?

Nice

I’ve been bingeing your videos since discovering your channel. So much knowledge and experience to share. Keep it up sir!

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Hi, bro! I would like to say that you need to trust your equipment. When I was young and green. When the grass was greener. I had to cancel my performance due to a faulty tuning in one guitar pedal. But at that moment, I was looking for the reason in the main hardware. I thought a ghost had appeared in my synthesizers and was unsuccessfully restarting them. Now I can assess the readiness of the setup settings at a glance thanks to this terrible experience. Please tell me, how do you make transitions between songs? Thank you bro for being there!)

How do you route the arturia without the computer?

Have you considered reintroducing an MPC or similar sampler to your live kit? Something about the potential of live looping with melodic or drum sample slices seems like a very expressive and quickly iterated form of music creation. Also, I still am of the opinion that some electronic musicians who lean away from dj mode and more towards live set and loop mode, should probably route some synths into a 70+key midi keyboard. And then learn to jam on some keys (or play 2 short keyboards at the same time, maybe? Juno+a miniMoog? Pfff...that would be awesome. Especially with a loop station pedal.) This type of music ain't simple tho. And everyone needs to find their own optimal path to an optimized workflow.

keep on grooving!

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Great, thanks.

Can someone offer some advice to a newb regarding bass hardware? I’m eyeing the TD-3 and also the Behringer Model D. My thoughts are that the Model D is probably more flexible in usage, but the TD-3 might be a better fit for someone with very limited piano proficiency? I currently have a Polyend Play, SP404 mk2, Pro VS mini (Prophet Clone). My usage intent for a bass synth is both live recording some songs and also as material to feed the SP404 for loops and chops. My current style of music is mainly a fusion of Funk, House, Dub, with a bit of psychedelic flavor. Anyone have thoughts, or advice on what I should consider when choosing?

I just gotta say, I discovered your channel yesterday and as someone who's starting in the synth world, I find your videos incredibly interesting and helpful. Keep on going!

Hi bro! On live, there is a question of logistics and the cost of the setup. I would be very disappointed to lose my Rev 2 due to an accidental bump during transportation. Therefore, I take an analog in exceptional cases. Then there is the question of universality. On korg Kronos, you can do as much with one hand as no analog can do. And of course. The bass, like the kick of the barrel, is the basis for people who have paid their money to dance and forget about their business. There is no compromise here. I have to take risks and carry analog solutions Leipzig s with me for the bass. This old man is giving heat) I wish you good parties with a generous audience!

Pure gold as always. Thank you.

Im here for the Model D because I dont want to spend Moog money.. I love the sound at 21:20 ,.. and than you transpose at 23:00 IM SOLD!!

Loved the texture you built. I was definitely hypnotised and transported.

19:47 This track is insaaane

what i cant understand which is probably obvious , but the main mixer has only two stereo inputs ? i thought theres a lot on synths that need a independant stereo input. But if thats beeing used by percussion and other stereo bits like samples. I find my mixer mono channels are not used . Like i dont use them, i think i need one mono channel for kick and one for bass and the rest should be all stereo faders and inputs ?

Thanks for another great video AK! sorry i'm late this week 🙃

This really grooves, especially when you get into the call and response between the two basslines at 28:15 onwards. Love this combination between digital Juno and Moog Minitaur. Has inspired me to try this with my J-6 and Sub Phatty this weekend. Great video. Thanks 🤩

it doesn’t matter

A grossly unfair comparison. Put it against a Montage.

All sounds are analog in the end..will analog circuitry give a more direct interaction with the analog domain of sound? Sure, yes positive logically selfexplaining undeniable..but since weight and szise is a factor for live sets its undeniable that digital wins in that department. The stage setups of early electronic music performers filled a truck

Just do what's fun and sounds cool.

Really nice video AK! Lesson learnt 😉 For me, the combination of analog and digital makes the groove! Thanks ❤

Interesting question..... If the sound is defined by the circuitry.... using a lyra-8 for drones .... is definitely worthy of a "performance"

Halo

This was very good explained!

Well you're not called Digital Kitchen so I guess that answers that 😁

Having to wait like 20 minutes before you even touch the 303 was just so painful

Really like this stuff boss

Even though the genre is different: I feel like listening to someone like Victor Wooten should almost be required if someone wants to understand lowend sound and how it creates the so called "groove" in music. There are many excellent bass players in this world. Both current and old school. Victor Wooten is just probably one of the easiest to parse due to his proclivities towards modern electric bass as a solo instrument. "The Lesson"...kinda actually is a lesson in music theory.

Love it as always 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏽🍾😎

Just wondering why u need the retrokit as u already have the Octatrack that can midi too. I guess its more versatile with this set up

Oh man, that moment when you shortened the open hat and how it gelled everything together and instantly made it sound perfect. 👌

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Got it, bam bam, boom boom and wap wap

Thanks Lucien for your great vids!!!! Stay healthy and keep on going 😊🎉