Actually found your whole video explaining it, so i m gonna check it out

Awesome to hear! I still like using a DAW, but it's so much faster without it, and the limitations really boost creativity!

Yes, that is all correct. I’m not sure I need the sync cable from Keystep to Keys, I may have been experimenting beforehand. The setup you described is correct.

I tried this out this afternoon and that totally worked! Thanks

Thank you for that!

Thanks! Definitely played a little Chopin in my time, though quite poorly I might add 😜! Glad you enjoyed.

Yep! Cool, I’m excited for you.

Maybe that would wor, but how would you keep the midi sources in sync? It seems possible!

I formed the sequences off camera, yes!

Thanks!

Thanks for the comment. Thanks for calling it REAL music 😊 I made the complete sequence with the Keystep 37. It has a 64 step sequencer with 8 banks of memory. I input parts of the sequence into 4 of the banks then chained them together by turning the memory nob a little early before the repeat. This links it all together.

@@NicholasBurgher Thank you for explaining that. I only have the keystep so that needs to go and I need to go!!!!........and get a keystep 37. I will not know exactly what I am doing until I actually experiment using your technique. My aim..( as is yours I would imagine) is to set the whole synth set up to play a complete song ( with chord changes)......entirely on its own steam. What a break through. I think I will have to plan it. Draw a chart up with how many bars the piece is and slowly input the chords, melody, sequence and pattern. I like your style a lot. Very very inspiring. Thanks again for taking the time to explain.

@@petercane6376, the original Keystep can do this if I’m not mistaken. Set the switch on the far left to “Seq.” Turn the first nob next to it all the way to the left to where it says “1 / Up” (the “1” represents the memory bank, this case 1). Use the record functions to add the notes/chords you want. Once you fill the first bank, turn to “2 / Dwn” and record the next group. Test the two sequences together now. Go back to the first bank and press play. While it’s playing, turn to bank 2. Once the first sequence is done, it should proceed to the next one immediately. I would not go out and buy the Keystep 37 in your case because the original has this same functionality here. I just got the bigger one because I wanted more keys.

Peter, I did a bit of research too. It’s been a long time since I’ve hooked my Keystep (37) to a computer, but there may be settings in Midi Control Center ( support.arturia.com/hc/en-us/sections/4405740766098-Midi-Control-Center ) that set how the sequence select nob functions. I must have mine set to begin playback of the next sequence immediately after finishing the one it’s currently on. You may try and mess around with some of these global settings to see if it helps you get the functionality you may not have at the moment. Wishing you the best.

@@NicholasBurgher Thank you Nicholas. That had not occurred to me to check the Arturia website and to look at the global settings. I may have to experimenting around with the changes of key falling at the correct point in the sequence. It will be educational for me and a big buzz If I manage it.

Thanks!👍

😂😂 yeah basically. And someone calls and says, “Hey, do can you check the orders script? It’s been like 30 minutes and nothing’s come through. Thanks” 🙄🙄🫣 Sorry, new track, can’t help right now but that’s probably it.

I feel like I’ve heard of Tangerine Dreams before, but I’m gonna have to look it up. Is there a specific track or just the artist in general?

@@NicholasBurgher Tangerine Dream is a legendary group, still active, which has greatly influenced contemporary music, not just electronic. Your piece, reminded me their track "Love on the real train" which was the soundtrack of a film "Risky Business". Just my opinion, your work sounds great.👍

@@cicciorso70 Cool, thanks! I’ll definitely check it out 😊

Cool! That makes me happy you like it that much!

That’s great! You’re welcome, I’m really glad the video was helpful.

Wow, thanks for saying that. Definitely plenty of talented individuals out there expressing themselves through Volcas.

What parameters are you looking to change on the Keylab 49. Usually I would refer to the manual for the Keylab 49 as a good starting place. Learn what it can and cannot do, and try and see how it fits your needs. On sending the audio to Logic Pro, I have personally not used that DAW but I imagine there’s a place in settings to pick your audio input source. If the Mackie is an audio interface, you should be able to record the audio from your device to your computer. Again, I would study the user manual for that device to figure it out.

Thanks for that! I’m much delayed in getting out my next video so it’s totally fine 😂 glad you enjoyed

Think of it as though it were water. The cables between instruments like pipes through a house. Water only flows one direction. The “sync out” ports will send one drip of water every set amount of time, and a “sync-in” port is what’s designed to receive that signal and interpret it so that the instruments sync up musically. Personally, I wouldn’t use the sync out from the NTS-1 unless it’s receiving something into its sync in port, the reason being, it’s pretty hard to set tempo on the NTS-1, requiring weird button knob combinations. I prefer setting tempo on instruments with their own dedicated tempo knobs. You might be thinking, but I’m sending midi data from the sp404 to the NTS-1, so it’s set to match, right. Midi sends only note information and expression, not tempo. If it’s possible, try sending tempo to the microfreak from the sp404 and send midi to the NTS-1 and see if that syncs things up.

Thabk u so much ❤️

Thanks for that. I don’t have space for much more, and I can’t multitask very well, so I do with what I have 😊

No I don’t give lessons, but if you have a question I’d be happy to try and answer it. There are other online resources for learning electronic music I’m sure you could find through a quick search.

You’re very welcome 😊

I don’t know for sure, Sasha? If you have one, it’s worth a shot. I didn’t buy the Keystep 37 over the 32 for any reason other than it had more keys.

I’m pretty sure Yes, that should work. I could make a video sometime of me doing this. I haven’t tried it though because I prefer a drumpad for drum not a keyboard.

It’s a little cumbersome the Keystep sequencer. Maybe try writing ✍️ down what you want to do and then keying it in that once won’t feel as arduous.

@@NicholasBurgher I'm not too great at writing things down preferring spontaneity but I guess that's just me

Yep 👍

In some cases, yes. Tempo syncing can help. But in this case, we didn’t need to because we weren’t using the sequencer on the Volca Keys. Also, I wouldn’t loop it back to the keystep.

@@NicholasBurgher Thanks!!!!

One thing you could do is just clear the sequence. Second, you may be able to use another chord and put it in the sync in port, which may prevent its sequence from running if you have no pulse coming in.

Not a dumb question. You do not need a computer to do what I’m doing here.

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to put together. Glad you enjoyed

Yeah. The Keystep 37 has 8 sequence banks. When in sequence mode, pressing play starts the sequence you currently have selected on the nob. Each sequence can hold 64 steps (or 64 beats) or information. If you turn the sequence knob mid sequence, the Keystep 37 will not stop midi playback. Instead it will continue with the previously selected sequence until it finishes, then move on to the next one you have selected. This allows you to manually chain sequences together to make a longer sequence or more complex musical patterns.

​@NicholasBurgher so kind of the same idea as with chaining patterns in pocket operators? Thank you for this info. I have an Akai mini mk3 and have been looking to replace it with something that has actual midi ports to work with my nts1mkii, volca keys and my pocket operators, but was at a complete loss to which controller to get. You've helped me finalize my decision: the arturia keystep 37, volca FM2 and microfreak are going to be my best purchases. Can't wait to get the new controller and finally have a way to control the not-so-good keyboard on the nts1mkii. I have one more question. Do you now if it's possible to do this through an audio interface as well? I use logic pro x with a Motu A/I and have controlled my nts with the audio interface midi in/out but would like to be able to control both at the same time..

Wow! I’m glad you think so! It was a lot of hard work. Most videos that go with electronic music is a little incoherent. I hoped to make something a bit more themed. Also there’s a lot going on with the music to keep the whole thing interesting

Thanks! I see you came back for more!

I too, bought the Volca Drum, then got the Keys, Bass and Sample 2 of course... oh.. and added the Keystep 37. Synth heaven...

Virtually impossible unless you retune after the fact through software. No real benefit.

I’m fairly certain that would work and would be a better solution. I haven’t teated myself but essentially it’s doing the same thing, splitting the signal!