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@mdeanwatson 11 сағат бұрын
Great review! I pre-ordered one and can't wait to get it after watching your video.
@PeterJensen7 3 күн бұрын
Koala Sampler is a vastly better idea for getting your feet wet than Volca Sample. And it's on your phone or tablet, nothing more to carry. And look how many people used the same T-pain vocal FX. No one but insecure other musicians care whether you're using the same punch FX from the KO2. Go to town with whatever you like.
@HiImNathan 3 күн бұрын
I’m pretty focused on hardware so can’t speak to Koala but I see it pop up in discussions on Reddit frequently. I know working with an IPAD is a workflow that tons of people vibe with. I myself still love and use my Volca Sample and will continue to offer it as an option to people cause it’s just so fun. Yeah I hear you on the punch in effects. This is just my opinion, but I see them as ear candy-especially when you first get the KOII. After a few months of owning it I basically forgot they were there.
@albinocrow2112 10 күн бұрын
Love your channel. I love pedals, synths & guitars too! Keep up the good work! :^)
@HiImNathan 10 күн бұрын
Hey, thank you! Make sure to watch my latest video on a VERY interesting pedal. Cheers!
@cantchugdirtclean 16 күн бұрын
Interesting pedal, love the led features!
@HiImNathan 16 күн бұрын
It is absolutely the most interesting pedal I’ve seen in a long time.
@mohammedalsubeay9206 17 күн бұрын
why would they kill him and who would ?
@HiImNathan 16 күн бұрын
I don’t really do conspiracy theories but it’s easy to speculate that someone with as much information on powerful people as Epstein would be very dangerous…so the answer to your question is any of the very powerful people he knew? Edit: Just read this Wikipedia article and his attorneys and the mayor of New York both called into question circumstances surrounding his death. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_didn%27t_kill_himself
@NedJeffery 17 күн бұрын
Sometimes the KZbin algorithm gets things right. This is one of those times.
@HiImNathan 17 күн бұрын
This hits just as good as “Can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers”. Glad you found this 😎
@bradrichardson6106 17 күн бұрын
I've been enjoying your videos, keep em coming!
@HiImNathan 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so so much Brad! I got some good ones coming for sure 👍
@DanRodriguez1 18 күн бұрын
lol pretty cool
@HiImNathan 17 күн бұрын
Everyday I look at it and laugh…then immediately plug it in.
@stephpicher 18 күн бұрын
🤘🏼😎
@HiImNathan 17 күн бұрын
🙃☮️
@superlum 18 күн бұрын
I got mine a few months ago off the secondary and it's in great condition. The only thing I don't like is the dividers like you said in the video. Not robust enough for me. I might just get some insert or find some other dividers. Thanks for the vid. what a well loved bag!
@HiImNathan 18 күн бұрын
Happy you scored one in good condition, I'm kinda kicking myself for not buying a second one a few years ago when they frequently appeared on Ebay. I for sure recommend stealing the dividers from another camera bag to shore up the paddling, its really one of the only low quality aspects that leaves you wanting something more robust. Hope you get as many years out of yours as I have mine! Still using it weekly :))
@cresshead 20 күн бұрын
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@HiImNathan 20 күн бұрын
Thank you 🫡
@mushdath 22 күн бұрын
I just got one like new from an 80s music store, it will be the main sound of my band, clearly with pedals 😸
@HiImNathan 22 күн бұрын
That is a band I would like to join!
@mushdath 22 күн бұрын
@@HiImNathan The band is very local haha with a lot of enthusiasm, yes, the sound could be described as very new wave and city pop. The sound is like a typical band made up of 2 guitars, bass, drums, and I am in charge of keyboards, I use this Yamaha Ps20 keyboard and an Alessi Micron, mainly pads and strings. He also incorporated a Tascam 02 mkII to make pads with the Tape Loop technique with guitar pedals, to achieve atmospheres in certain songs.
@HiImNathan 22 күн бұрын
Sounds like a very fun project, good luck! Stop back and share a link when you have some music we can listen to
@mushdath 22 күн бұрын
@@HiImNathan of course!
@bradrichardson6106 22 күн бұрын
More ambient KO II videos please!!
@HiImNathan 22 күн бұрын
Wow, I hadn’t really thought of making more but I love the idea. Anyone else want to see videos like this? Please like this comment
@HiImNathan 22 күн бұрын
Forgot to share this performance video that features the KOII, check it out if you haven’t seen it yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmawm6Kol856oa8si=Viep5pr65LUaTfYI
@cresshead 23 күн бұрын
Will this be available on platforms like bandcamp or amazon music so we can keep them.(downloadable) or physical media like CD, cassette or vinyl ?
@HiImNathan 23 күн бұрын
For the moment it’s only on streaming platforms. Thought about making cassettes, if some people want them I would love to do a physical release.
@michael7018 24 күн бұрын
You can just saved the built in samples in the app. Not sure why you would have to reinstall from scratch.
@HiImNathan 24 күн бұрын
The backup/restore feature did not exist when I made this video, it came online shorty after this upload 😎
@sonomute Ай бұрын
not features, the storage...it's ridiculous
@jamesbuchner5875 Ай бұрын
Nice bag
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Lizard-of-Oz Ай бұрын
If the knobs feel loose you might want to check if it has nuts that you have to tightened right there, just like the old car stereos in the 70s
@DJ-bq8ng Ай бұрын
Just got one for free! Been enjoying the little monster as my first big boy synth
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Let the vibrations fly my friend, it’s going to be great!
@petercane6376 Ай бұрын
I would have preferred it if you just used the DFAM and Korg SQ1 so I could have seen whats doing what. The DFAM is supposed to be the drummer so why did you need the Drumbrute and other thingey? I would have liked to have seen more depth in how exactly you programmed the SQ1 with the DFAM. Great video though and thank you.
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Hey Peter, thanks for taking time to leave a comment and speak your mind. The SQ-1 in the video was a loaner…I didn’t fully understand its functionality enough to speak on it a ton. I was just trying to demonstrate that an external sequencer really opens up the DFAM. It’s understandable you would want to see more SQ-1 and I will seriously consider a future video focusing on it and the DFAM. The DrumBrute is in there because with it easily handling any bass/snare sounds the DFAM can really go wild. The best way to use the DFAM imo is to have two of them or to use it in conjunction with a regular drum machine.
@rayderrich Ай бұрын
I only own Blackhole in software and use it a lot for these kinds of soundbeds, loving it. Good demo, Nathan!
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I love the Keys so much I will probably make some more videos like this. It’s just the best.
@willgo7898 Ай бұрын
... for beginners you recommend the Korg Volca Beats ... but hold up the KV Sampler.
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Yep yep Volca Sample is sick and what I meant to say, Beats is highly unsatisfying and not the most useable.
@TYBO-xl1xz Ай бұрын
K.O. 2 is $299 not $399
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
YEPPPPP I SCREWED IT UP $299 MY DAWGS!
@bradrichardson6106 Ай бұрын
My KO ii is coming this weekend. These ambient videos are making me excited to start messing around with it.
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
I’m excited for you! There are many quirks but it’s a great machine. I just posted a video two days ago you should check out with a short piece made with the stock KO II sounds. If you need any guidance hit me up!
@88Fitzy88 Ай бұрын
I dont think u mentioned it but it has midi and sync i/o and any one of the pads 12×4 can be mapped to a midi channel good with other gear!
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
I haven’t used it with midi but thanks for letting the people know!
@Genshi Ай бұрын
Correction for your statement at the 1:48 minute mark: it's actually priced at $299, not $399.
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Ugh I can’t believe I got this wrong. 299 is correct everyone!
@cleekersneaker Ай бұрын
Inspiring setting.
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Yes agreed. This particular location is amazing cause it’s very accessible AND the views are wild.
@WeNameTheStars Ай бұрын
This is the reason why I love these type of devices, awesome tunes as usual my man!
@HiImNathan Ай бұрын
Appreciate it! The KOII and OP-1 are a powerfully fun combo
@karim_bouchouchi 2 ай бұрын
The Delay on my Volca Keys is noisy too. But perhaps we can accept it as lofi touch to the sound. Did you try to run your keys just on battery to check if the noise is still there?
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Yeah I have pretty much accepted that the delay has a character of its own and I should get used to it. The instrument wouldn’t be the same without it!
@alexxartificial 2 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this, those PS keyboards were so good
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Alexx! They truly were, kinda want a backup now :)))
@trentpelletier1477 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video, I actually looked this up just the other day because I was curious what my favorite band uses. Glad you posted!
@trentpelletier1477 2 ай бұрын
I'm also a huge ambient fan so your track at the end was a pleasent surprise!
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Hey Trent, so glad you found the video. You’re exactly who I made it for…I love Beach House and this keyboard. Appreciate you watching all the way to the end too.
@chetplease 2 ай бұрын
Great track at the end too.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! It’s one of my favs for sure…wrote and recorded during the pandemic, before I even realized I would be putting any music into the world.
@chetplease 2 ай бұрын
you can wedge a guitar pick under the adjacent keys to hold the note down. maybe not on every keyboard but I've had success with that in the past.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
My dude always coming in with good tips…I’ll give it a try!
@chetplease 2 ай бұрын
beautiful (looking and sounding) guitar
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Chet! Appreciate you checking out the video! Yeah it sounds so good here I agree…it’s a Nash Tele and it’s my #1
@drakeusmaximus2459 2 ай бұрын
Crazy how I haven’t seen any review say this yet. You could tell someone it is made of legos and they would easily believe you. That’s a good thing for plastic quality imo. It’s a toy and for fun but the buttons are very unique and oddly satisfying to use as a drum pad.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
It’s a blast for finger drumming, really good tactile surface AND sounds!
@realmchat6665 2 ай бұрын
Great video, I love my Volca Keys.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
I almost want to get another one I love it so much
@realmchat6665 2 ай бұрын
Cool sound, tips and video - love the volca keys.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, ME TOOOO it’s a fascinating little synth!
@teddym2808 2 ай бұрын
I honestly can't stand it. I have a mint XL+. What do you reckon it's worth in a quick sale situation? What did you pay for the XL?
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
It’s not for everyone that is 100% truth. I paid around $200 for mine. Maybe you could get 250 on the high end?
@teddym2808 2 ай бұрын
@@HiImNathan well yes am in OZ so in AUD that's about 400, would part with it for that. It's like new cause I never used it cause I don't like the sound. I am glad you got use out of it, cheers for the reply.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
@@teddym2808For the right person, esp a synth beginner it offers a lot of sounds and memory slots for that much money. Hopefully you find the right buyer who will love it. Appreciate you watching and commenting 🫶
@cleekersneaker 2 ай бұрын
My favorite part of the PDX synth expo was getting hands on the Soma Pulsar-23 and getting to say hi to the folks that work at 4ms
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
I played the SOMA Pipe for like 15mintues, something I didn’t expect to see there. They make the coolest and weirdest stuff in the room. I have to review the pipe one day it’s insane. I also particularly loved playing the Erica Synths stuff. All in all it was so fun! Once a year is not enough!
@melodywave3 2 ай бұрын
i use an sp404mk2, I tell anyone who wants to get their feet wet to download koala sampler. a lot of my friends enjoy how fun and convenient it is
@VinylWave11 2 ай бұрын
Personally I do wish it had about 1 to 2 gigabytes and an SD Card slot. I also use my own samples from field recordings. But it is still a usable device; it is not as usable as the MPC or Sp 404 MK2. While I am a musician with years of experience sampling, I love the size and price. I also love the filters and using it to create samples for a mix within other projects. I won’t be using it for a full set by its self. But to me it’s a great to have device for creating, taking everywhere, thinking out loud.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
An SD card slot would be the greatest upgrade to the KOII. I agree though, it’s at its best as a carry everywhere device for having fun.
@cresshead 2 ай бұрын
re 64 mb ram elektron didgitakt - 64mb ram for samples elektron sample - 64mb ram for samples yamaha fgdp-50 - 64mb user samples roland mc-101 64mb user samples roland mc-707 64 mb user samples roland tr-8s - 64 mb user samples roland tr-6s 64 mb user samples rloand verselab MV-1 - 64mb user samples the difference is teenage engineering print that on the top panel whereas the others hide it in the spec sheets
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
I don’t know enough about all these to compare…but I do know about the Digitakt. It has 64mbs per project and 1GB overall…it also uses its memory creatively to get the most out of this storage. The Digitakt also was released over TEN YEARS AGO! A sampler released in 2023 should just have more than 64mb or at least an SD card.
@cresshead 2 ай бұрын
@@HiImNathan digitakt 2 doesn't have an sd card either btw. or the model samples or the korg volca 2 sample
@cresshead 2 ай бұрын
note: korg volca-sample - is a sample player -no inputs for 'sampling', no microphone same/similar to elektron sample or roland mc-101 >> "sample players" 2 distinct product lines - sample players and samplers.
@karim_bouchouchi 2 ай бұрын
For “sampling” you use your Vosyr Sampling Manager and than transfer your banks to the Volca Sample. And than you play them. But sure for beginners it is better to start with an Sample Player because you can concentrate on making music 😉
@juergen_de 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Nathan for your nice videos about the KO II. I feel the same in most ways. For me this device is a nice playaround on Sunday evenings while my wife and kids are watching a movie. I also tried to implement it in my Band setup. But until now it’s more a fun device for myself! I really like it very much, but that’s it right now…
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Great comment, thanks for adding to the conversation! I love that you are using the KO II in this way, I similarly loved bringing it on a plane…light and easy to carry while also being more fun than almost anything else.
@chetplease 2 ай бұрын
looks like a fun machine "who is this for" is a good question with something like this 64mb is a pretty poor design choice, but I've heard enough cool stuff made with it that it's obv not a deal breaker for everyone I have the elektron samplers so this is the last thing I need but it's still cool to see people use it
@materialvision 2 ай бұрын
I definitely think 64MB is too little, even after loading double speed samples onto it it fills up when you make a bit more ambient and long sample ideas. Maybe TE just want us to make beats? I don´t buy that that type of restriction makes you more on your toes and creative, sorry :-) 256MB would be perfect IMHO. 64 and no SD card is just a weird decision from TE. Those components are extremely cheap so I don´t see what point they are making. Otherwise it is a great machine...
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Yeah my thinking was that by having to continuously upload new samples I’m really in touch with the sounds on there and what samples I want available at a given time. An SD card slot would have been a game changer for the KO II!!!
@e-conrecords4665 Күн бұрын
I cut my teeth on a EPS 16+ back in the 90’s. You could load 3 floppy discs worth of samples onto it. 3 x 1.44mb. Compared to that, 64mb is a luxury 😂. We could have written a whole album easily on 64mb. It’s kinda funny when you think about it. Having said that, messing with the K.O II makes me enjoy my MPC even more.
@TrickmanTerry 2 ай бұрын
It's a fun, immediate groovebox. Boom. 😂
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Well put! BOOM 4 REALYO
@plaintigergrrr8496 2 ай бұрын
That sounded awesome! 😎
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
TIIIIIII GRRRRR THANK YOU for listening! It’s an amazing synth!
@abandonedbrain 2 ай бұрын
Nice. I don't have a Volca Keys, but you reminded me that I still have an IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro, a parametric three-note analog synth with some real growl. I never really thought about using it for ambient, but your video made me pull it out of the closet to play with it again. I have a lot of fun with my simpler synths, doing similar ambient stuff (I have a blast when my Yamaha TG33 hits the bench). You can really get caught up in it, and before you know it you've recorded 30 minutes and still have no real desire to stop. :) Thanks for sharing! Now I just have to figure out how to spring for a Blackhole (or a Microcosm) without my wife chastizing me for spending so much on a pedal...
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
I can’t speak to the UNO Synth but the Keys is so fun to use, so immediate, and sounds high quality. I think my Black Hole was $200…cheap compared to a lot of modern pedals!
@Tremorgier 2 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with your unit. Delay is what it is, and i like it for soundscapeing.
@HiImNathan 2 ай бұрын
Good info thank you! Having some character is ultimately a good thing, and you make a good point… it does sound good for soundscapes.