4K BONUS VIDEO (HOUSE MUSIC, MIDI SINK, and more)

The channel is almost at 4K subscribers - thanks very much! - and I figured to celebrate I would just do some random stuff that I've wanted to do but haven't. I also figured I would feature some of the gear/software that I've used a lot to make videos here (and on Instagram): Korg NTS-1, Korg SQ-1, Bastl Dude, Audacity, Ableton Live, FabFilter plug-ins, Make Noise 0Coast, and Walrus Audio Slo reverb. (I should say up front, there is not actually any house music [which I really enjoy, btw, but see below...])
TIMELINE
00:00 STARTER
Korg NTS-1, Korg SQ-1. SQ-1 midi controlling the arp on the NTS-1 and also using the SQ-1 sync+gate signals as audio input into the NTS-1 (note: attenuated by the Bastl Dude mixer) for some clicky beats. I'm cheating a little here by layering in a reversed version of the audio in post-processing.
00:44 INTRO
Talking about current events and about hitting 4K subscribers soon.
01:55 HOUSE MUSIC
This is a bad joke that only makes sense in light of the next section...
03:19 CAR MUSIC
I've always wanted to do this.
04:40 MIDI SINK
I've really, really always wanted to do this. I feel like it turned out pretty nice. Part of that is running the instruments through FabFilter Volcano2 and TimeLess2 for filtering and reverb/delay. Those plug-ins can make almost anything sound good (or at least better). I turned the midi note grid off in Ableton and tried to line things up as best I could.
07:48 OUTRO, PATCHING, and ENDER
Nothing much going on here; I just really like the 0Coast.

[@guiom77]

hello, i do love all your videos, you make very good review and explanations !!! do you know the "game" ds 10 korg on nintendo ds ? it s an incredible tool with 4 parts for drum and 2 mono synth parts,,, i m addict ,, !! i wish you a marvelous year!! excuz my english, i m french!! see you

[@undulations]

Hah, your english is great! I am VERY familiar with the DS10 software!!! It is such a great way to make music. It was really the first tool of this sort that I ever used. I used it to make a few tracks for a video game that I was working on many years ago. That led to me using Garage Band, then Ableton, and on to hardware synths. I still get Korg software when I see it. I have some things on my iPad and Korg Gadget on my Nintento Switch. Anyway, best wishes and thanks very much for writing!

[@bentropy]

Dad puns, creative approaches, generous explanations, chill vibes. Hope your family and extended pod stay healthy and safe! Thanks so much for the mind expanding tutorials.

[@undulations]

Feeling seen. Thank you very much for the kind words🙏!

[@christianscazzieri]

4K subscribers is great, you deserve it. The video also is great, as they always are (and THANKS for this). But, ever greater, you guys are safe and sound and tested positive, this is the one thing that really matters. Always enjoying your video, stay safe! :)

[@undulations]

Thank you for the feedback! Also, thanks for the shoutout on Instagram🙏 - Best wishes!

[@snorrevonflake]

encouraging for my own playing with sounds

[@undulations]

Excellent! Glad to hear that🙂

[@roccoharris]

bravo, dr. nim!! I'm loving your channel. thanks bunches for all that you do here.

[@undulations]

Absolutely! Thank you very much for watching🙏!

[@foxholeartist]

Glad to see your channel starts to get attention it deserves! Hope you all stay safe!

[@undulations]

Thank you much🙏 Take care!

[@HEYMUN]

Omg, this is absolutely fantastic. you’ve such a great presence on your videos Dr.Nim.It’s so nice to hear you speak, congrats on such a great channel 🙏

[@undulations]

Many thanks, Heymun🙏🏼 I appreciate you checking it out😀

[@psmaulehlien]

One of the most thoughtful synth channels. Good for you, dude. #4000

[@undulations]

I really appreciate the kind words🙏 - thanks for watching!

[@nigelrogers8690]

Hope you're well, congratulations on 4k 🥳

[@undulations]

Thank you very much🙏!

[@ShawnBrandon888]

Thanks for Model Cycles tutorials . They are a great intro to Elektron. .. and great for advanced users as well. scientific yet down to Earth with southern hospitality. .and your demos and examples are out of this world . Compared to other tutorials that show generic boring examples. Loop op bo beets . You take the time to explain. Your examples are works of art .Thanks

[@undulations]

You are very welcome! I'm planning to do another Model:Cycles video soon (next video or the one after that, hopefully) - about data storage, using the data structures, etc. A lot of it will apply to the Model:Samples too, so maybe sort of a combo video. Anyway, I really appreciate the feedback🙏!

[@ShawnBrandon888]

@@undulations that's great I hope you can demo how to save patterns and do a back up to an external device . via sysex ?

[@undulations]

@@ShawnBrandon888 Thank you for the suggestion😀

[@lpchannel7316]

Being a newcomer to the world of synths I truly appreciate your creative and atmospheric videos, dr. Nim. Congrats on 4K subscribers, totally deserved! Undulations is by far my favorite synth channel, I enjoy watching your vids with a cup of tea. Happy holidays to you and your family! ~ Dude from Moscow.

[@undulations]

So, like 30 years ago a roommate and I tried to learn Russian by putting labels on everything. I remember "chai nik" (not sure about the spelling...) Is that "teapot"? Anyway, I appreciate the feedback - very happy to hear that the videos are helpful to somebody just getting into it👍🏻 I am having the thought that I should do some videos with that specifically in mind. Best wishes - Nim

[@lpchannel7316]

@@undulations That's correct, "chainik" (чайник) means "teapot", also we actually use the same word for "kettle" and, of course, "chainik" is a well-known Russian slang word for "newbie", especially when it comes to inexperienced drivers or PC users. So, I'm a chainik in the synth world, haha :) If you own a Korg Electribe 2s, a video showing us your take on sound design with this underrated piece of gear is definitely on my tutorial wishlist, I'd really appreciate it.

[@undulations]

@@lpchannel7316 I often think about getting an Electribe but have not. I've got the iOS iElectribe app from Korg, and I really enjoyed hearing one live at a small show that was part of Moogfest 2019 - it struck me as a very warm sound. So perhaps a tutorial someday, if I take the plunge. ps I had no idea about the other use of "chainik", very interesting, thanks!

[@zj5894]

New Undulations video always a treat. Most creative synth channel on youtube

[@zj5894]

Also the sink beat sounds like it could be on a Oneohtrix Point Never album

[@undulations]

Many thanks🙏! I appreciate you watching!

[@undulations]

I saw him at Moogfest one time!

[@defjeff2907]

Congrats on 4k!

[@undulations]

Thank you🙏!

[@matthewcody1757]

Dude , U prob have them idk but U def should look into the Koma field kits , as they are so great for using kalimbas , and found sounds like the tagine etc , they def are the way to go if you don't want to use a Daw

[@undulations]

Hey, I _do_ have them but sometimes I guess I need a reminder to include them in this sort of thing - so thank you🙏🏼 I actually got the FX kit first (even though it came out later) and have explored it quite a bit. Have not done as much with the original, but really like it too. I've been planning to do a video or two on the pair - so thanks again for the reminder, and thanks for checking out the video. ps I used the FX to make shimmering reverb for keys in a Jamuary post on IG, thought it turned out cool. instagram.com/p/B7RwBNpBfKb/?igshid=afnn9j99boma

[@SouthShoreSonics]

Great video! Is your music recorder a Tascam DR-05? I was thinking of buying one to replace my Zoom H1!

[@undulations]

Thank you! Yes it is - I got it thinking I would upgrade someday, but haven't really seen any reason to. I feel like the functionality and quality is very nice, particularly for the money👍

[@SouthShoreSonics]

@@undulations You get a real professional sound out of it, so I think I'll buy one second hand. So it handles line levels well, I take it. Thanks

[@undulations]

@@SouthShoreSonics Yes, for some relatively hot line signals I run the gain down at 10-20, but have always been able to get some combo of source volume and recorder gain to work without issues. I also feel like it has really good battery life, even with rechargables👍🏻