An Underrated Model:Cycles Feature!

An Underrated Model:Cycles Feature!
Today we're looking at one of the most underrated Model:Cycles features, which is the ability to use velocity as a modulation source! Most users are aware of the Cycles' LFO, but I see very few people utilizing velocity! Just like with the LFO, you can use velocity to modulate just about any parameter you'd like. The Elektron sequencer makes this even more powerful with how easily adjustable velocity is per step. Don't forget that you can use both LFO and velocity modulations at the same time too! Enjoy the video :)
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[@thomp9054]

You can hold a step and then hit the track buttons(t1-t6) to change the velocity quickly

[@FreeBeat]

That is incredible, I had no clue hahaha. Thanks!

[@thomp9054]

@@FreeBeat I love my m:c! It's so fun and immediate. I'm constantly coming across new shortcuts.

[@thomp9054]

@@FreeBeat upon further investigation of this trick... if the track is melodic/diatonic, the velocity changes like it should but the note will be whatever the track button's(T1-T6) default pitch is set in the track setup menu(func+track). cool tho when applicable

[@scarfypedia]

blowing my mind

[@dylanfranz3985]

Every time you post a video on this thing it just makes me want to buy it more! I keep putting it off...

[@FreeBeat]

Be sure to stay on the lookout for sale prices. Towards the end of last year it went down to $249 US!

[@hireality]

Yep, and that was around that time that FreeBeat published a video on the Cycles and inspired by him I bought it for $249. The most joyful instrument I have in the house🙂

[@rockhead11]

Very cool. Creates an entirely different feeling groove. Thanks!

[@FreeBeat]

Definitely, thanks for watching!

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

I see you fixed your lighting! Big difference! Like I said it doesn’t have to cost a fortune, Walmart really came through for me. The education value on KZbin is invaluable! Nice job!

[@FreeBeat]

It's funny, all I did was remove the two panel lights entirely 🤣

[@e-conrecords4665]

Nice man!! Thanks 👍

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@traitortotheliving]

Totally underrated feature! I’ve been spending a lot of time with my Cycles lately after not using it for a long period. Such a fun little powerful box

[@FreeBeat]

It's always a great feeling coming back to the cycles. The ease of its sequencer makes it immediately fun to use.

[@rtplayer3543]

Great tip!

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@jolieuke]

Wow, that is so cool ! Thanks !

[@FreeBeat]

Of course, thanks for watching!

[@TheMortyvicar]

Thanks for the shoutout and your ever educational and entertaining videos. 👍🏻

[@FreeBeat]

Of course, thanks for the support and for watching!

[@theaccountantmusic]

Great feature, will use right away

[@FreeBeat]

Awesome, have fun!

[@jaydeepalmer]

We don't see very well, but in the general system menu, in device, you can turn the led down and it really helps 😊 That being said, it's a nice feature! Thanks for uploading!

[@FreeBeat]

I will give that a shot, thanks for the suggestion!

[@hireality]

This is great FreeBeat👍 please create and publish a whole album based on the Model:Cycles 🙂

[@FreeBeat]

I will probably do this in the future. I have a single available on my bandcamp page (Link in description) that was made exclusively on the Cycles though. It's called "No Better Time," feel free to check it out!

[@gabsriel]

Thanks !

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks for watching :)

[@wiggesobk]

The MPC has that feature too🤘

[@FreeBeat]

Yes it does! Very powerful with the drum synth.

[@1bdcuda]

Cool trick! ... but the outcome/effect is just as easy with parameter locking on each trig right? or am I missing the picture here?? Please correct me if I do :) Keep up the amazing videos!

[@1bdcuda]

but for live recording I see the advantage indeed

[@krustykillomatik]

hi, looks like you didn't upgrade the pads to get better response. I did the mod when i got the m:c, it is not complicated.

[@FreeBeat]

I didn't know there was a mod, but honestly I don't really have any issues with the sensitivity of the pads haha. Thanks for watching!

[@LeekowalskiWalker]

It’s not underrated. It’s not rated at all.

[@sodiumlights]

ahhh, but 'underrated' is the clickbait of modern times, and nearly always used in the wrong context when the term should be 'over-looked/under-valued/under-appreciated. It's the new 'irony' my friend.

[@martinsouthall]

I keep trying to cycle (Ha!) my Cycles out of my live hardware setup in favor of newer gear, but I keep coming back to it. It really is a great little FM machine. Thanks for still making content around it.

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah, I can't see there ever being a time when I completely stop using it. It's just wild how absolutely powerful it is for its size. Thanks for watching!