Complete deep dive guide to XO by XLN audio - tutorial

[@XNBeatsMusic]

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[@motomuso]

This in-depth guide has completely changed the way I see and use XO. Feels like I have a whole new VI to work with. And yes, the MIDI export function is the key to keeping it fresh; a different fill every time, or building/layering as the track progresses. So good - Thanks!

[@antianti6808]

XO felt already like my favorite drum tool. But thx to your fantastic walkthrough I just realized, what a beast this plugin really is. THX!

[@Infinighost]

At first I thought the sequencer was too limited, then yesterday I started playing with it and realized it's a great starting point for getting a fun groove going. Then, you drag and drop the MIDI into your DAW for proper composition. Great stuff in this plugin. I ended up adding all of Maschine's sample folders into XO and I'm having a blast.

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Yeah, it's a really complete plugin. You can do a lot of things, what if find great is that you can get something really usable by fooling around with the controls, and you get something cool almost every time. It's hard to make it sound bad.

[@gurumajuindonesia]

@@XNBeatsMusic how about comparing with atlas?

[@OhItsNoctu]

One thing you didn't mention was that you can also use the exported MIDI on XO instead of a different drum sampler. That way you're also not limited to a/b variations. Basically you just use your DAW once you're done creating your drumloop in XO - which helps especially with genres that rely less on repeating drum sequences. Besides that, amazing guide! Truly a deep dive, thank you for that! :)

[@TheAisleOfPlenty]

It looks like it's limited to 2 bars via the AB feature. How would I create a 4 bar sequence? (the AB and AAAB feature is too limited) Am I limited to composing 2 bar patterns? If you export MIDI then you're back to using new samples aren't you?

[@PeteGunnShow]

​@TheAisleOfPlenty I dunno if you ever got an answer to this, but you can actually use xo as a midi player. So you can use it as a sampler and just create beats in your piano roll. What I do with it is find an a/b to get things rolling and then I'll export that as midi with all tracks routed out Indiviually. And as the track goes I will edit and tweak those settings. Maybe make some fills in xo and then bounce those out. So I use XO to find samples and get a starting spot set up with my groove, then I turn off its auto play and start making my own beats using what I made in xo as a starter. I actually have my main template in reaper come with XO already routed out to all 8 tracks so I don't hace to map everything every time

[@nglazas]

I love the Spinal Tap reference when you turn the crunch up all the way on the master.

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Never thought someone will mention Spinal tap. I need to re watch it. Classic.

[@ambrocado]

Wow man... SUPERB TUTORIAL!!. Maybe one of the longest and best explained of all I have seen. Thank you so much for taking such time to show us the functioning of this amazing plug in.

[@machinemademan]

this is the most inspirational plugin ive ever seen and an infinite source for new drums and midi

[@trigasurge]

Love the thorough tutorial on XO! Thank you for doing this!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks man.

[@okinawajapan1]

Best tutorial teacher I've ever heard. Subbed. Perfect job. More please!

[@robomixdj]

Great overview of this fantastic plug-in. It brings drumprogramming to a complete new level. 🙂

[@alexlandyhill]

Great overview. I have used XO as my primary drum module for more than two years and still learned a few things.

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks Alex :)

[@macronencer]

I'm still trying to figure out whether this thing can handle anything other than 4/4. Is the sequence length always set at 16 steps? Does that always map to one bar in the DAW? How would the 5/4 and 7/4 grooves be used? Is it possible to use 3/4? So many questions...

[@likenicesinging]

You don't even know how immensely great this tut is, you have no idea what you've created...

[@PeteGunnShow]

Been using this for a few months as my main drum sequencer. I watched this video before buying it and wanted to come back and watch it fresh after working with XO for a few months to see if i missed anything. Great video wicked helpful. I just wish the XO packs were a little more affordable for me cause making my own presets is time consuming

[@futurecitizen1434]

thanks so much for the brilliant course. we can see the hard work you put into this :)

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks !!! Glad i could help.

[@ctatrains]

This is a really well explained video. Very easy to follow. I wish all tutorials were like this.

[@jonp.1084]

Game changer. I was just thinking about how unbelievable some of these tools are. We truly live in a time of everything being at our finger tips. If you want it bad enough, there is no reasons why you cant create the music of your dreams.

[@omarcisneros1883]

This Is one of the best tutorials i have seen. i would say you deserve way more likes on this! Thank you!

[@712beckv8]

One of the best tutorials I've seen in my life

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Damn, thanks !!!! Glad you liked it :)

[@crescendollla1044]

thanks so much for your in depth guide! showed me a ton of things I missed in my own exploration of it. Thank you!

[@Spineloro]

Perfect ! Excellent tutorial ! Exactly what I needed👍✨

[@pulsarstar]

Wow! You nailed it bruh. Many thanks for the effort!

[@jolly_joker]

Nice in depth tutorial, thanks for making it!

[@stefanwechsler6001]

Thanks for that. Your tutorials are some of the best

[@KipCount]

Absolutely. I’ve learned a bunch on this channel over the last few months!

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Crazy, hope they keep it going into synths and bass n stuff…we’ll maybe it does…fingers crossed

[@noamromanokrabbe7684]

Really Good toturial!! answered all my questions and I love the plugin!!

[@antonyefimovskyi1183]

This tutorial is GOATED

[@banterbanter]

Thanks so much for taking the time 🍻🥇❤️

[@grahamtaylor6883]

That was excellent. Thank you. New sub.

[@InternecivusRaptus]

Great video once again. Since you also covered the beatstep pro, how do you feel about this plug in controlled by the BSP?

[@cbbp672]

Fantastic job! Incredibly helpful. Really expands the way to think about and use XO. Thanks!

[@ragingoracle6239]

amazing guide!! Sub!! great work..

[@ecki5]

Excellent Tutorial! Great stuff for an indept tour into the plugin. Well worth the hour it takes to watch it all but in the end it will safes you so much time. Thanx a million ;)

[@Garethbellamy]

Really appreciate the time and effort you have made creating this video, thank you

[@XINLOffical]

Now I know how powerful XO, thanks!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Powerful indeed :). THanks for the comment.

[@livfield25]

This video is awesome thank you so much! Didn't need to re watch anything it all made sense. Thanks!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks for the comment !! :) XO is a great tool.

[@saibotsandoz9749]

Great stuff XNB keep it up and comin .... Greets Thx for sharing your knowledge :)

[@XNBeatsMusic]

thanks man. I'll try to keep it up.

[@flycrashrepairrepeat6225]

Got this plugin today, you've been a great help, thanks a lot and I'm now subb'd.

[@sashaalexander1833]

I simply cannot thank you enough! SO appreciated!!!!!!!

[@EXTERMINADORJAVIER]

Watched it completely thanks dude! 👌🔥

[@basilkatz700]

Very good tutorial! Super helpful! Thanx a lot!

[@lucagiancottimusic]

just bought the plugin and this tutorial was very helpful frm start to end, thanks for the great work on this!

[@LocaliLLocano]

Thanks for making this. I have XO and I’m barely touching the surface

[@akirathedon]

Excellent walkthrough, thank you for you service to mankind!

[@chrisdiablomusic]

That was a perfect tutorial. Thank you!

[@zolakaya]

Excellent overview - Thank you so much!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

thanks for the comment :)

[@RaptureMusicOfficial]

Hi! Is there a possibility to extract or export all samples to .wav in one go? Rather than one by one (or 8-sample-drumkit) drag'n'dropping? That would be cool, because I don't want to use the sequencer, which limits me down to create my own drum tracks in Cubase. Thanks!

[@eeeejcicjn]

Thank you for this great tutorial!

[@meathead919]

Thank you for this nice tutorial. One thing I was missing: How do you deal with the limitation of only two patterns? What is your workflow to get around this?

[@ecki5]

Just go back to the Beat Combiner choose a new beat (random or programmed) and export it. You can always go back to your original sample if you dont safe it.

[@djsahinkerse9794]

this guide is true one.THNX a lot

[@FlexBlur]

Incroyable. J'en suis seulement à 10 minutes, mais cet outil me plaît bien. Merci beaucoup !!

[@TheConsideredMan]

Brilliant...how would you use XO with odd meter beats...say 3/4, 5/4 or even 11/4 for example...anyone?

[@ustvb7_4326isg]

This is an outstanding tutorial. Thank you Sir

[@karma_moths]

Fantastic! Cheers for a great tutorial - really useful to me that

[@ABunnyVTuber]

super helpful walkthrough! Thanks!!

[@TheBirdCallProd]

Great Tutorial. Thank you!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Akshaibiloniya]

Killer explanation. loved it.❣

[@risingsun2677]

Great video. My host sync button won't light up. Ableton Live 11 is my DAW. Any help greatly appreciated. Wonderful resource, best for XO. Thank u.

[@KipCount]

Awesome video. I've had it for about a day and I'm surprised I already knew as much as I did. But you filled in ALL the gaps, so I really feel like there is nothing I'm missing. Can you recommend any good sample packs to add to this if you like more acoustic sounding drum samples and 80s sounding stuff?

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Hey, yeah, te interface is intuitive but you need to dig a bit more to know the tiny parts.... oh, no I use superior drummer 3 for realistic drum samples. Thanks for the comment.

[@KipCount]

@@XNBeatsMusic thanks. Yeah, I use EZD3 and Superior too. Maybe I’ll just sample some of the hits and put them into XO!

[@LocaliLLocano]

Finished watching it. Overall good primer course. Cheers

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks !!! The plugin is great it deserved a good guide.

[@evensbeatz637]

Man thanks for this amazing tutorial well explained 👍🔥🙏

[@rickglasser]

Great job!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Damn !!!! Thanks Rick. It really helps to keep this ship and the coffee going. Glad you liked the video and many thanks for the help :)

[@illwafer]

incredible video!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks, I really went to work on this one :)

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Extensive & brilliant !!

[@guillello]

Brilliant!

[@eugenuginden]

Brilliant tutorial❤

[@macronencer]

Fantastic tutorial - thanks so much! This thing has been on my radar for a while. What's putting me off is that I like to experiment with time signatures... it looks like this is not only limited to 16-beat bars but also only two patterns per preset. Am I right? I know you can export the MIDI and work within the DAW, but then you lose the amazing features that live in XO like the beat combiner and the accentuator etc. It's a bit frustrating that there's so much packed into it, yet it has those limitations.

[@Toniodubendobeats]

Thank you for this incredible video ! Quick question : I am facing a problem with xo : when i export processed samples (with effects applied in xo, for exemple filters or pitch correction), the volume of the exported samples never matches the volume directly heard from XO (from output busses), even with the differents normalization settings. This is very annoying as I usually tweak the sounds and mix them within XO before exporting them. I was wondering if you came across this issue and if you found a way to correct it ? Thank you if you take time to answer :)

[@raveqontroll]

I am just uncovering the possebility's with XO when layering them you get really magical with automation

[@edgarcarvajal211]

that was completed thanks u Bro. but i have a question for example if i need to make a different compas like 6/8 how can i do it

[@demi3546]

most useful thank you!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks for the comment :)

[@whoadog8725]

Great video. This was a huge help. TY

[@AashishJhaMusic]

dammm this was so much intresting to watch Thanks you, I watched full video

[@Drjeferylevy]

great tutorial!

[@PendelSteven]

Thanks for making this, it will help me make more or less when to buy it. Priorities and such.

[@diegoalejo15]

this is the best XO guide! Is there a way to navigate or sort patterns by genre? how do I find i.e. lofi patterns?

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

WOW MAN! THANKS! You are in the top of the list of best producer tutorials maker bro;) Which computer do u use? Pc? Mac? Please if you can do a tutorial on your computer and audio optimization i would be so greatful mate!!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Hey, thanks !! Well the plugins is fantastic.... Well, if you want good sound and processing power. There is not much to explain, you need to spend money. Good interface, good cables ( you wouldn't believe how much a cheap cable takes our of you source signal ), 16 ram minimum. But the most important thing is the Processor. I don't use laptops anymore because they always underperform after a couple of year or less. Learned to build PC's so I don't have to pay anyone and make my own upgrades when I needed. Best investment I made in years, learning to do that.

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

@@XNBeatsMusic thanks 4 all this knowledge bro! Can you send me the spec so i will have a reffernce? Which audio interface?

[@Hexspa]

@@floatinganarchychannel3204 RME are among the best.

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

@@Hexspa thanks bro

[@evanseesred]

Great tutorial! One question: is there a way to cycle through different drum patterns WITHOUT changing the sounds? Would be cool to be able to select your sounds and then toggle between different patterns with those samples.

[@SchibbiSchibbi]

wow, that was well explained.

[@SoulconversationDuo]

So Good. You are a great legend. Thanks!

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thanks !!! I really enjoyed making this guide, it is a great plugin.

[@Pilzhirn]

Awesome - thanks 🙏🙂

[@gordowebb9910]

Great video. I notice you have a black Octopus folder and was wondering if you can load a folder that contains subfolders and XO will read everything or if you have to have all the samples in the main folder. Thank you, Gordon

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Hey, yes. You add them and it will read and tag the sounds. I have more than 400gb in samples.... But there is a catch, if you add a folder called SAMPLES and inside you have 20 folders from different companies. It will read them and add them. But the will live under the SAMPLES folder. You cannot later cherry pick folder that live inside a folder. So, instead of adding the whole folder, you add one by one. In that case, later, you can filter by developer or sample pack.

[@gordowebb9910]

@@XNBeatsMusic Thank you for that info. It really helps. Just getting started and really enjoying xo. The Black Octopus stuff is great. Are they the best for xo? I was trying to look at your list in the video but you scrolled pretty fast (lol).

[@lkondabeat8357]

Really Imformative.

[@JJRocheO]

Thanks few bits I'd missed 👍

[@davidliddell7431]

If you know the specific sample you want to use, is there a list of sample names to choose from? Or do I have to hunt through the space blindly to find it?

[@arjanpetersen]

great stuff... just wondering: couldnt find it. Is it possible to copy/paste/move triggers in the sampler combiner?

[@zazoomatt]

dcould your review-show how to use separate sound Libraries imported ie : EZDrummer xxxx.wav files ? I got the library to import all the sounds which is what What I want is all about. . . .but to use it ? oh boy.I watch this 2 times til I got most of what you did and it was all fantastic.

[@salllo5826]

Many thanks!

[@MikeGrahamDSM]

Thank you

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Thank you back for the comment :)

[@Otchengazoom]

Hi. Is there an option to create absolutely random Drum kit and apply to it absolutely random Groove pattern by clicking just 1-2 knobs?

[@user-vd3if4wq6m]

Ive never heard of Nudge being used for the whole pattern/line, Nudge is supposed to be Per-Step. This is a HUGE missing feature! Am i missing something?

[@burakoff]

Seems like you might be the best person to ask @XNB... Any way to clear the factory presets and just create a cloud of ones own samples?

[@XNBeatsMusic]

Hey ! Uff, that is a tuff one. I dont thing you can. The core content is very important for the plugins. But you can disable it and just use your own samples. Then when crating presets you use you own and save it under user. I actually do that, remove the the factory content and use my own samples.

[@SkorpionDnB]

great tut

[@partlysimpson5154]

IT doesn't have pitch modulation? For like each hit find tune option? So to crate more movement?

[@kvrma1117]

Hey! Does anyone know why it doesn’t let me drop samples? It lets me drop the folder but the samples don’t appear highlighted

[@sygboe1]

Thanks

[@MamasMelodies]

super video 🤌🤌

[@crawlingman7003]

Are sequences in beat combiner fully quantized or can you go off the grid?

[@maxbowie3254]

how do i change the name of the slots? i don't want 2 kisk on every kit. sometimes i want 2 snares, etc