Behringer CRAVE: Sequencer Walkthrough Demo and Tutorial

[@walkeracid]

You don´t have to use the combination SHIFT+RESET/ACCENT and GLIDE to input Ratchet. The combi is SHIFT and GLIDE.

[@StarskyCarr]

Thanks... got that last night!!

[@StarskyCarr]

Pinned :)

[@MegaManOLantern]

I just played a sequence in reverse and have no idea how I did that. It had something to do with shift but beyond that I'm clueless. Any ideas?

[@StarskyCarr]

@@MegaManOLantern I think its shift + play from the top of my head (not in the studio at the moment)

[@larspanky]

IDK, Shift & Play will reverse it, not so much back. I have to push both at once to go forward.. don't get that one just yet.

[@thehand5806]

Just got a Crave. This machine is intimidating. But your video helps A LOT! Thank you very much. I'm 51, but my autistic nephew loves retro music gear, and I buy them, learn how to use them properly & show him. Needless, he figures it out in 15 minutes. But, knowing how to use it is useful for me.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

What a great thing to do! He will never forget his uncle who helped support his love for music.

[@agerven]

Finally, finally someone who really explains the assign sequencer stuff. Was much easier than i thought! The standard sequencer operation however, in spite of you demonstrating it really well, is pure horror. How can anyone in the 21st centure accept such a user interface from a synthesizer company? All in all, many thanks for this and your other videos, that really helped me out getting much more out of the Crave!

[@LFC303606ACID]

I will be coming back to this video multiple times when I finally get my hands on one of these beauties.. Cheers mate!

[@adastra123]

Thanks a million , very to the point video without flashy intro or crap before hand . Kudos to you Starsky Carr.

[@hiding_my_name]

Really appreciate this video! I've owned this synth for a couple months and whenever I return to it after playing another synth, I'm always lost on how to use this. I've used this video a couple times to help me remember how to use this darn thing!

[@fatkev1983]

Another video that has pushed me closer to wanting one. All the complaints I've seen leveled at it are unforgiving of the Crave's price point. People either want to dismiss it due to the Behringer name or because it has a few flaws. But really... this is a perfect little box! Either, to add to an established collection of synth gear or as a way for a bedroom musicians to get a nice real synth sound into their music for not a lot of money.

[@markyd02]

I got a Crave for Xmas. This was a fantastic tutorial, and I'm looking forward to exploring it. Thank you!

[@oldbatwit5102]

Thank you for that. It was described so simply and practically that even I understood bloody nearly everything you said. Quite an achievement.

[@DJMikeron]

Thank you for taking the time to help us all who need it. Much appreciated

[@rustek45]

Hi, I got my Crave last month. The machine is a special one but fantastic. I must practice and practice. Your tutorial is very informative. I learnes the Crave a bit better. Keep up.

[@stevemorrow4979]

Spot on tutelage! Concise, no BS how to “Git r Done” vid. MUCH appreciated 🥃

[@StarskyCarr]

Glad it helped

[@jordanbenson2980]

'Its all in there, it makes sense once you've read it' hahah lesson kids, read the instructions. Great demo mate. Getting one of these bad boys very soon

[@keepitshortnsweet]

Mad props to you for helping folks decipher the Crave sequencer but the sequencer design itself is madness, the work of a madman, a Dr. Frankenstein who has created a monstrosity so complex and difficult to understand that the most ardent Universal Monster, synthesizer aficionado, would be hard preassed to embrace.

[@StarskyCarr]

haha... its not the most user friendly.. but if you use it a lot it becomes easier (most of the time!)

[@c0untbakwerdz]

Totally agreed. Given that it isn't the most mindblowing sequencer to start with, making it this complex to use is utter madness. Could have been so much clearer. Unless you don't own another sequencer (or you['ve already had to learn this one due to owning another Broduct I can't see reason one to use this one.. I think the number of times an experienced synther like Starsky realised he'd made a (very understandable) error is testament to that.

[@the_____project4582]

I enjoyed the entire video and the ending was the best part. I am buying this thing. I've been researching for months and i heard all i needed to hear in this video. Thank you

[@andewprod]

I may be late but thanks so much for this tutorial! Not only is It funny and entertaining but It also opened up a whole new level of modulation for me! Before that i never knew how to use It, got frustranted and just used an external sequencer.. now i have a decent sequencer + a weird LFO-thingy.. coming from a Eurorack setup, this is also highly interesting for CV-sequencing, apart from the fact that you can modulate the tempo, play/stop, reset and hold.. its crazy man! Thank a million!!

[@bigkik]

Thanks a lot ! Got the Edge last week to pair with the Crave I already have and this tutorial made everything clear sequencer-wise !

[@0z33y]

Thx for the info , I briefly managed some of this , but your tutorial helped polish my edges , very well explained cheers

[@paulsaint6544]

God, this is so useful. Been trying to programme my Bodyssey for ages and almost gave up. Thanks Starsky.

[@kennymclaughlin_music]

Great job. This Crave is a beast for just creating a single short melody LOL its awesome. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@PhillTHEMusic84]

Good tutorial that new buyer of Crave definitily needed. When you laughing I'm laughing too, it's so contagious :)

[@nalaeel219]

Thanks for the in depth review on the sequencer. This video has been saved to my library for when mine arrives. Cheers 👍

[@StarskyCarr]

Thanks, hope it’s easy to follow. I think (I hope) watching this in full will be quicker than wading through the manual.

[@tonypatino3156]

Yeh, typically a good idea to read manuals first. I read them as I await delivery. Helps get a step ahead

[@aki_gong6271]

Great content. I found the manual pretty confusing. That was pretty good explanation. Thanks for sharing!

[@VoodooGear]

Thanks man, you made me buy the crave second hand 😂 very funny to watch and informative.

[@jumpingman8160]

Starsky, please do a side by side of all the Behringer monos and the bass station 2. I already decided on the BS2 but still would love to see and hesr a side by side

[@weynotllandin]

I'm interested in this as well. Want to get into analog synthesis, and the Behringers seem to be the ideal starting point, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with the choices.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

@@weynotllandin You might consider the minibrute 2 or 2s. Interesting price drop.

[@micahjohnson5746]

This is awesome, thank you for the help.....now if I can just remember everything.....

[@StarskyCarr]

Haha no-one can!!

[@ph911]

This is the best tutorial! Thank you!

[@DennisdeWeerd]

Great video! Very informative. I love the party images during the ratchets. Too funny!

[@SXTransmission]

On the ghost bleed triggers issue - upgrading the firmware fixes it. (Out of the box I had 1.0.5, upgraded to 1.1.6). The sequencer sure is tricky. Very 80's throwback programming! "Pages" seems to be at the root of much confusion. I'll be trying again following along to get it sorted in my brain. Thanks!

[@ThisIsDownstate]

you're videos are wicked mate thank you ! the behringer manuals are a bit vague in places, its a lot easier to watch this and make some notes until i remember the key presses. its a great little synth this one, your patch ideas helped open it up a lot more for me too. peace !

[@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk]

LOL at the party picture. haha

[@markchristopher2signal2]

thank you Starsky, your tutorial helped me understand the sequencer

[@pirated8557]

Came here hoping the sequencer is the same as the oddy , glad i did ! Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@StarskyCarr]

Happy to help!

[@MrTom_Songwriter]

Hey, it's me again. I just pre-ordered it, hopefully I get it close to the holidays. Thanks for the video(s). It's going to be very interesting hooking it up to my Arturia Microbrute. Have a great upcoming holiday season. All the best... Cheers!

[@BSpazTs]

Great video i got the pro 1 ...thinking of the crave

[@urbannpa]

Excellent video!! I know more are coming!

[@trevord9811]

Think I'll be using it as a synth and sequencing externally, but will keep coming back to this video as eventually I will need to learn. Of course I have to get one first :-) Great video BTW.

[@johnmiddleton4291]

This sequencer design is almost exactly the same as the M32 one and many of button combinations are exactly the same. It's worthwhile to download that manual for a bit more in depth instructions and a few tutorials. There are some differences though, so you need to look at both manuals.

[@fubokuen]

[ It's worthwhile to download that manual for a bit more in depth instructions and a few tutorials.] Thanks for the tip! I am just now finding the real similarities beyween the two. I am glad I didn't spend 4x$ on M32.

[@woodswalker88]

I'm having a heck of a time figuring out how to access the file structure (save something in bank 2 so I don't overwrite it, and find it later.) I'm wishing there was a real manual I could access (the getting started book is minimal.) I have been watching each video about 50x. maybe I'll try the M32 manual.

[@johnmiddleton4291]

Definitely try the Moog M32 manual then. Make sure to pay attention to the button combos though in both manuals to avoid discrepancies.

[@erikopnemer]

Ooh, thanks for that.

[@josephlepkowski2383]

Very useful and informative sequencer info here. Thank you!

[@MikeJayMusic]

Hah! The rave pics during the ratchets are perfect. For a moment there I wasn't turning 40 this year :D

[@magicdave93]

I’ve just got mine and this video is so useful, thanks for sharing 👍

[@bunnahfatty8749]

great walkthrough dude thanks again !

[@mysteritmodk9572]

Hi. Please make a Behringer Pro-1 tutorial that carefully explains the mod section. Love your videos by the way!

[@cruepprich]

Very well and concisely explained. Thank you!

[@StarskyCarr]

Thanks for letting me know. Glad it was useful

[@llcoolpete]

This is so thoroughly helpful; thank you!

[@StarskyCarr]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevmac1230]

Total noob me.You are far above my pay scale.I repeatedly go back to this tutorial and garner small bits at a time.Thanks!

[@Andy-di2po]

I died at the ratchet part😂

[@jimmyvanzino1765]

great tut! this is a lovely but complex synth, thanks for opening it up a bit

[@freezerman5871]

Noce video, thanks a lot, this was extremely useful!

[@guntherschnack833]

Brilliant video, thank you, helped me a lot. Brilliant synth

[@dnldr4386]

Loving that. Yeah some of those sequences really make me happy.

[@demonicsweaters]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@iqi616]

Thanks for this. The sequencer is the main feature I'm interested in because it's 32 step and this is the first proper demo of it I've seen so I can be sure there are no major gotchas.

[@larspanky]

Seen it... 10 times maybe now... Maybe more. The Ratchet is the pure gold dust mate! The rest is great too, but the Ratchet is pure gold.

[@im-bb4fn]

hahaha best video ever. love the party pic inserts :)

[@sleeplessgiant7407]

Thank you for this, I couldn't figure out the sequencer ^^. I've been using ableton to control it

[@thefog3361]

I am an idiot yet I learned how to work my new machine. Thank you.

[@minus254]

Just got my crave last week, this video is absolute mana from heaven, I would be lost without it, thanks Starsky Carr 👍🏻 and also the fact you're English means I can understand what the hell you're talking about 😂

[@promethiousb1489]

Got mine coming shortly,,can't wait….

[@treschlet]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@poco_a_poco_music]

Great video. Thanks for the help

[@johnmiddleton4291]

The good news is that this is also the same sequencer that is on the MS-1, so once you learn it, it works for 3 synths so far -- and the Moog M32, more or less. I think you need to have sustain enabled in order to get gates to tie properly.

[@StarskyCarr]

Thanks, when you have sustain fully open there are still clicks and it triggers the envelopes. So yes you can sort of do ties, but not like on most sequencers.

[@StarskyCarr]

Having said that.. just checked the M32 and it acts exactly the same way with the Moog manual even describing it as a tie as well.

[@johnmiddleton4291]

Interesting. I will have to check Muffwiggler and Gearslutz and see if anyone really mentioned that. I haven't messed with more than basic programming on these synths as I have other hardware that is much more capable in that respect.

[@StarskyCarr]

John Middleton although the ties are similar the Moog doesn’t appear to have the ghost triggers when the step is muted.

[@johnmiddleton4291]

One of those reverse engineering bugs I suppose. Hopefully it's something that can be corrected in firmware. Are you able to replicate those ghosts on the Ody sequencer? I get them on the MS-1, but you really need to be looking for them.

[@stevesynth]

👍be really handy vid when I get round to unboxing my crave 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MartinBaldock]

Brilliant! thanks for these videos

[@breakmt]

First demo is very impressive!

[@lillehammerexperimental]

Thanks for the cool tutorial.

[@woodswalker88]

I dont know if this has been widely discussed, but if you have the 1.0.6 firmware I strongly urge you to be careful about upgrading. The upgrade to 1.0.9 removed the clock-division functionality of the tempo knob and that is a Super important function for a sequencer, or it will be almost useless if you cannot change the quantize of your sequence. I was pretty close to returning my Crave when this function disappeared, and I was glad I had spent the extra to get it from Sweetwater because I was not sure if a direct return to Germany would be possible. I finally managed to use Midi-ox to transfer the sysex file of the downgrade. I had some conversations with "music tribe" tech support and they say they are going to have another try at fixing it in a later upgrade. Sorry...no firmware upgrades for me.

[@bonzai1467]

I'm not technical enough to understand everything you said, but if I understand it right the 1.0.9 firmware UNables the option to sync the tempo of my Crave to my Master Sequencer? To put it simple, do you know how I can set the tempo of the crave sequencer to the same tempo as my other sequencers (say 120 bpm)? I tried everything, 5 pin MIDI, USB MIDI, Tempo Sync but nothing works. It doesn''t even trigger start on the crave. All my other midi devices work just fine :(

[@sentokan]

Great videos like always! Please help me with this one: How to bypass its sequencer, how to turn it off when sequencing it externally? (It doesn't work with blank pattern)

[@iantanner7579]

Finally, a sequencer more cryptic than the 303 and KPR-77 units. ~ got the K2 yesterday after watching your comparison video and *Limbic Bits* sound demo, - it's a great synth in it's own right.... but gotta say, the *crave* just feels like a *volca* version of the *mother-32* - though it's probably built better than both. ~

[@Paintbynumbers29]

This was dead helpful mate!! Reckon I’ve sort of got my head around it?? Question is….how best to connect up to a TD3 and an RD6 for some madness?!

[@georgezip3628]

Have you managed to transfer sequences from the Synthtool app to the Crave and if so what steps do you need to follow?

[@georgezip3628]

Updating the Crave to the latest firmware results in the Synthtool sequencer storing patterns without any issues.

[@JammyGit]

Too many people turn their noses up at Behringer stuff but I think they're great at making affordable music gear. I'm mainly a guitarist and I have a couple of their guitar pedals, their larger form factor pedals, the Vintage Tube Monster and Vintage Tube Overdrive and they're great value. They also made a very good copy of ElectroHarmonix's Deluxe Memory Man. They also make decent guitar amps. I wouldn't mind getting something like this sequencer, and a drum machine but their 808 copy is a little limited for what I want, but if they made something like a copy of the Roland TR-8S with multiple kits on it then I'd probably buy one of them. As far as I'm concerned you can't beat Behringer for value for money, I know their stuff is made in China but most things are, and at the end of the day all their gear is designed in Germany, and that can't be a bad thing. 👍

[@awaken-your-highest-self]

Awesome video. 2 questions: Can you add swing/shuffle to sequences or use patch bay to create such ? Can you program sequences with non standard lengths.ie 6 or seven notes instead of 8/16/24/32 ?

[@sokoleski]

thanks for this one... very helpful!

[@levann30]

Hi there ! thanks for great tutorial ! i have one question, in the step mode when you mute notes its still has some sound with ratchet in low volume ! i have the same on my crave ! i dont know how to fix it could you pls help me ? thanks

[@popcycles]

Can I use this like a 960 sequencer? I want to have a 8 step sequence cycling while I change the frequency/pitch on each step in realtime as it plays?? Please tell me this can do that!

[@jacksonueland]

Going to buy this to sequence my voyager, and I get a free synth with my sequencer 😝

[@zoned7609]

you're telling me the voyager, one of the most sought after synths, doesn't have a sequencer?

[@nephildevil]

Like programming/composing on a 303 to make some acid, why do these sequencers always have to be so confusing 😅🤷‍♂️

[@spazkong]

I want to sample the Fuc* out of the first 2 seconds of this man. It's already a bangin' breakbeat track

[@yojose1981]

Relly informative. It's a bit sad that gost notes but there is a lot sound to explore on the crave.

[@SynthoidSounds]

I managed to create and store 32 step sequences, but still trying to figure out how to pull up multiple different 32 step sequence patterns, one after the other, as a contiguous live playback. It's probably ridiculously simple, or maybe not possible, not sure which. I appreciate the video, many thanks, the manual is more than a bit cryptic.

[@Beermaker2000]

If you ever figured out how to play different patterns one after the other please post how you did it. It seems like an obvious feature and other synths have it, but I can't figure out how. I mean, it's nice that you can save 64 patterns, but who cares if you can play only one at a time?

[@JohnMcGFrance]

Thanks for the tutorial. I’ve just ordered the Odyssey and this will make using its sequencer much easier. Can you save sequence data to the Behringer app? Thanks again.

[@StarskyCarr]

I think you can save everything in the app… but I’d have to look it up tbh.as I’ve a few of the Benrhinger synths and they all have different functionality in the app - eg TD3 has a sequencer in the app itself.

[@25adbond]

Super helpful mate thanks alot!

[@Cray23_Official]

Hi there, as usual Great video, did skip certain parts as I have crave and already figured sequencer out apart little bits. I didn’t see backward playback tho but perhaps I skip that bit, I’m on my break at work. Couldn’t find anything in manual regarding backward seq playback but if I hold shift and then press play it does play backward.

[@StarskyCarr]

Aaah bugger.... Yes, I forgot to add backward playback. It was on my list!!! Quite a cool feature. I even recorded a bit, but just forgot about it. ... duh!

[@thesolajets9799]

Really good ....thank you

[@delscoville]

Well, I suppose since the Moog Mother-32 doesn't have any save function, the rather broken one on the Crave is still an improvement. Watching these because if they have a trio bundled like the Moog Studio 3, I might be interested.

[@Joelius]

Thanks for the vid, gives me a chance to learn the ropes while mine is on pre-order.

[@EarJuice]

Oh also I have a MFO drone synth coming with no MIDI and only cv gates n other patch cord inputs. Is there any examples of how to use the Crave to influence external gear? I guess I could bring it in as the external audio as well and make a even more droning sound..........fantastic.

[@StarskyCarr]

I think I’m my sound only demo I show an example of the Crave sequencer controlling a Mother 32. Should work with any synth 1v per octave.

[@EarJuice]

@@StarskyCarr cheers. I have an even bigger problem. I play MIDI notes for the DAW and it sounds horrible (it changes the sound to this lfo heavy crud). I push play on an initialized sequence and it will play it with normal sound (and can be recorded) but is now out of sync with the DAW clock. WTF?

[@StarskyCarr]

Sounds like a MIDI loop or something. Double check your not bringing the crave MIDI back into your DAW. There may be a setting in their synth tool app or in the onboard menu to stop MIDI out.

[@morpheoist]

hi, mine arrived a few hours ago🤩, I'm still gaining confidence. the question is: are there already preset/saved sounds inside that I can recall?

[@StarskyCarr]

No, there’s no way of saving or recalling sounds (only sequences). For the sounds it’s what you see is what you get. It’s not as complex as you might think. I’ve a few quite complex demos but if you follow them they all start with the basics.

[@rexterrocks]

Really great help, thank you!

[@KaeRZed]

Great tuto/demo, thx. Is it possible to use the sequencer on external gears via CV/Gate ? It could be great to sequence my 2600 or my Neutron with it... :)

[@StarskyCarr]

Yes. I think I’ve a video either here in on another demo where I’m sequencing the M32 via CV/gate

[@brasersworld]

Greatest edit ever!

[@Uherhsen]

Why did you connect the GATE signal to the CV mix, this knob doesn't control anything?

[@jtn191]

Can you shift the sequences with MIDI once a pattern's recorded? And I think the "HOLD" function is for ties?

[@cain5ynth]

In second 6 heard the accent. First like. Great tutorial! Second like. Stay save mate!

[@crapopotateptl]

Could i just use an external arpegiator? For example could i feed it the signal off Reason's arpegiator? Or from another hardware synth?

[@StarskyCarr]

Yes you can send midi or cv info from anything. Maybe not another hardware synth unless you’ve a standalone midihub… unless you go via your computer.

[@glennmills239]

Great guide but I think I have an issue with the crave I just purchased. I just can’t get the sequencer to work! The green light doesn’t flash. No recording or playback. Is this a faulty unit or have some functions been changed through the last owners daw? Any ideas please? Would like to sort this before going through the hassle of sending it back if it’s an easy fix. Can’t find anything online regarding this. Any help would be appreciated cheers.

[@StarskyCarr]

Try setting it back to factory settings with the app. If that doesn’t work send it back.

[@jonaseggen2230]

Have you tried the Moog mother32? How did you feel about that one compared to this? But from what you say in the beginning this one is probably not for me : /

[@StarskyCarr]

I have a M32 in front of me... will be doing a side-by-side soon. Out of interest what is it that puts you off it?

[@davidpinto1195]

@@StarskyCarr cant wait for the side b side w/ m32

[@nalaeel219]

@@StarskyCarr would be nice to see a reveiw on the mother 32.

[@markbullen5989]

Wow! thank you.