I've Been Secretly Playing Shows With This

[@EZBOT_]

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[@2wdr5]

Don't really get how you can compare this to some of the alternatives you did that are half the price....

[@EZBOT_]

@@2wdr5rmx-1000 is the most similar and is the same price

[@RickyTinez]

ah yes.. the "grab a hot dog" track.. I always have that one ready to go in my back pocket.

[@EZBOT_]

I am munching on those vegan dogs mid set, they stay toasty in Jncos wide leg pants

[@JonathanBarket]

If you guys didn't seen Dillon Francis eat a pocket taco, it's really changed my workflow. Now instead of a "grab a hot dog track," I just need a "tweak with single hand while eating pocket taco" track. It makes the arrangement simpler

[@phemtosound]

@RickyTinez same pocket where you keep the hotdogs?

[@Screenshot1015]

@@EZBOT_best video I’ve seen on this thing so far. Makes it much more appealing (the price is still crazy though)

[@DTZinatbakhsh]

😆then come back, hit the drop, and bite the dog at the same time

[@jamesbond339]

Honestly this is the type of video I wish had come out when this device was dropped. Nothing against your first video with this, but there were so many other musicians sitting with this thinking "how do I build a track on this??!?" and you just perfectly showed off what this thing is REALLY great at. The thing I like most about it are the 12 hot cues. If you have a long track you want to play, you now have 12 swappable points in time you can jump to without having to split up the file and assign to pads. With that, the FX, and the 16 pads by 8 banks, you can easily just perform a whole set from this.

[@JonManness]

I don’t own any of this gear, but I have a very similar workflow with a Circuit Tracks and Tempest feeding into the RC-505mkii, which then feeds into an SP-404mkii. I’m still getting comfortable with the setup, but I really stretch electronic ideas and overdub acoustic ideas with the looper

[@kingof9x]

I love all boxes - quote of the day

[@snubdawg1386]

top comment ....come on pin it!

[@database3.338]

Thank you so much for actually showing what this can do, I just subscribed! There was another review I watched where the dude just bashed it without even showing what it CAN do. I really appreciate the breakdown of how someone could use the features! Not a fan of anyone bashing hardware because they weren't creative enough to figure out how to do useful things with it. I appreciate the love you showed this device! So much good hardware gets overlooked because people don't want to tinker enough or activate that creativity element.

[@xjtreex]

Every track you played in this video is a banger

[@EZBOT_]

Thank you!

[@tetramputecture]

Sick music, dude! I’m not usually into electronic music, but I clicked because I’ve always been curious about y’all’s workflow. Now I’ve learned something *and* found some new tunes 😁

[@marcusbeyer8481]

Glad to finally see a positive take on this box. I think a lot of the nay-sayers were just expecting this to be something that it is not. Also, I think a lot of them are underestimating how good the fader groups are as a function

[@embazle]

I actually love how the octatrack is showcased with the kaoss Replay, such a wonderful compliment, such transitional ease and freedom having these two devices, well done, haha you are loving life right now with these I can imagine!

[@aleksandrlukin565]

I used to use Kaosspad KP3+ to do exactly the same thing what you talk about in the beginning of this video - KP3+ was in the end of the chain in my setup for effects on the whole mix and also to loop music and play it on kaosspad while I'm changing projects on the OT. This new version is definitely a much more modern, however, the old KP3+ is still great to use! I recently bought the second one, because I use one kaosspad to put effects on the DrumBrute Impact and the other one to loop and process my vocal bits during playing live.

[@habitat2990]

Great video nice to see someone's actually using this thing probably how it was intended and designed to be used and not hating on it. That being said the price point is still way too outrageous . We can buy two SP 404 for the price of this one unit. Seems like the only people that are going to be using this unit are the people that Korg sends these units to for free. No one's going to pay $1000 for this thing .

[@Alan_S_101]

Love the box, it just feels like it's double the price

[@tylergates4075]

299us max

[@artblack01]

​@@tylergates4075Kaos replay is 999.00

[@JakeSweeper]

Neat. When the new Kaos was announced and the preview vids started coming out, the reactions were generally not kind. I expect it was folks were still trying to figure out what it's be used for; especially when Korg adds a 4×4 set of pads. :)

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

I should check if i can do the same thing with the MC 707 live looper and it's effects

[@owizlo]

the faders change the game, if you can fade between samples and external audio, you in there. i wish i could do that on the 404 without dj mode and switching 22 screens lol

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

@@owizlo from what I quickly checked online, I would use one channel that gets external input and had an other channel live loop that first channel. When the loop is made I should be able to use the sliders of these channels.

[@_c_y_p_3]

My KP3 died, so I was instantly looking at this but I really want another KP3, I really miss it.

[@KiR_3d]

Maybe it's a "sign" to try something alternative? Like a RasPi assembly with a ton of plugins? It can be not that easy way like "pay and get it" but may be much more rewarding.

[@bakatoroi]

@@KiR_3d People who like hardware absolutely don't want to deal with Linux and all its crap.

[@ClivehWright]

Hey is there an auto accompaniment box available that you can plug a MIDI keyboard into. A bit like the Korg PA range.

[@bobbyrohr]

I like the design and workflow of the Korg Kaoss Replay. It's exactly what I want. The only thing that bothers me is that I haven't been able to get the Elektron AR MKII or A4 MKII to run synchronously with the Korg via MIDI (important when sampling). Over time, the Korg is always out of step. I think there needs to be a bug fix from Korg. Then I'm overjoyed.

[@elsenova]

Hey! Is this still an issue? Or maybe you found a solution? I'm thinking to get Replay and use as a looper for transitions while playing live solely on AR MKII.

[@bobbyrohr]

@@elsenova​​⁠the issue is solved since the firmware update to version 2. Now its a great device for me. I love it. 👍🏻🍀😀

[@bobbyrohr]

@@elsenova The issue is solved since the firmware 2.0. Now it is fine. I like this gear and want not missing.

[@DJ_Kelpie]

I would love to see more in depth tutorials/ use cases for the replay! You sir are costing me a lot of money

[@Screenshot1015]

Literally just got my ancient Korg KM-2 Kaoss DJ Mixer in the mail today

[@DayflightTrok]

I like your videos for the clearness of the use of boxes.

[@EZBOT_]

Thank you!

[@DayflightTrok]

@@EZBOT_ Thx, I use an Octatrack MK2 together with an Alpha Base for Drums and a Mother 32 + Dfam for Bass and some creazy noise.

[@hunterfoxen]

fabulous dude! this might be one your best videos

[@EZBOT_]

Wow, thanks!

[@happylittlesynth]

What is the name of that amazing little midi keyboard you use, with the square keys that have a vertical LED? Is that a DIY project or is it available commercially? Cheers!

[@jamesbond339]

I know plenty of DJs that have thrown on long songs to go to the bathroom and get a hot dog.

[@EZBOT_]

Now we're talkin!

[@parisdontlikeyou]

😅 bathroom hot dog is crazy. How long is that song?

[@EZBOT_]

@@parisdontlikeyouusually goes hotdog then bathroom in that order 🎉

[@Kuronoichig01]

Yeah this is how I would want to implement my 404Mk2 in a live situation with the Octa.

[@DJFranzOsaka]

I feel like my setup is becoming more and more like EZBOTs... I already have the Digitakt and Syntakt, paired with the access virus C I feel like this or the Octatrak could fit well into my gear. Keep posting and I'll keep spending! 😂

[@bebenzomusic]

6:44 when will you release it :D ?

[@romi2910001]

I got one when it first came out NO REGRETS NONE, i knew this was the unit i was looking for.. It was a case of korg giving it a wrong name its a looper, a rc 505 on steroids X 50. Example how i use it, Loop 3 variations of drum loops 3 baslines 3 synths melody variations and 4 fx loops, and watch yourself make songs with your best or average beats you looped. Shortly after I realized why it has a live rec feature.. i was able live to record my first song which sounded pretty damm good . . This machine forces you to create songs and u will 💯..

[@scampertoes]

great overview, thanks

[@strayferal]

It's very nice, but we just need a light and normal-priced version of this Korg thing.

[@Alexandermhinton]

Those shows you’ve used this at were bangers

[@EZBOT_]

Send pie S E N P A I

[@Luap-ls3ix]

been creating a similar live looping tool inside loopy pro with an iPad but may have to reconsider the Replay after watching this. Do you have any notes on how you setup those faders on the Korg?

[@EZBOT_]

Hold the group buttons and press a source, that’s really all it is

[@rman2x16]

can you do this with the sp404mk2? (the first live fader volume)

[@EZBOT_]

Never owned one :/

[@maikvanrossum]

Wow! Very cool 😎 much more versatile and usable then I was thinking at its announcement. Thanks for the demonstration 🙏🏻 How does the KRP compare to the Analog Heat +FX when used end-of-chain? No intention to start an analog vs digital discussion here, because it’s all about personal taste and quality of the processing. So what do you think about its processing, sound quality, transparency, and its routing etc.?

[@maikvanrossum]

And it seems to be available, as ‘in store’ delivery within 2-3 days 🤷

[@EZBOT_]

Is it?! I thought it was still on preorder

[@maikvanrossum]

@@EZBOT_ just checked Thomann

[@edwardferry8247]

I have all these boxes but they have never been out of their boxes. I like buying gear and watching other people use it…very odd , great video, thank you 🎉

[@ida_bux]

Can't stop wondering how you made this plate below the Octatrack step sequencer and what it says 🤔 Looks so much better than the tape all over mine lol

[@EZBOT_]

It's the FX guide for my performance template. You can find them at Modbang.com

[@zh1dky122]

please!!!!! make a video on how you've made this track 9:06

[@EZBOT_]

I think I made it live on stream!

[@dyscotopia]

It kinda seems like people were wanting a 404 sampler clone when what came out was performance effect processor with sampling abilities...both have there place and both seem slightly broken

[@mastermachetier5594]

This may be the thing I’m needing to bridge my performance gap. I have been looking at the octatrack but I have an mpc for drums , modular for bass , and a rev2 for chords and live playing . All that into the looping on the korg might be nice

[@Wagoo]

Should never have been allowed to keep that awful MicroUSB port, though

[@EZBOT_]

Def not a fan of micro USB but it doesn't ruin the device

[@TimesOfTheSines.official]

The Kaoss Pad Fx plug in, is also a great tool for having in the box... Those who own Elektron Heat mk2's should look into it. Imo, having Kaoss Pad Fx plug in & already owning a Heat box too. Is like buying a very similar pallet of the digital multi fx machine algorithms,.. That are included & featured in the new Heat+FX units. It has better routing options & mods etc too, & also is very similar & familiar to use, for being much like the Overbridge software UI'S in use too.

[@dyscotopia]

My only interest with this is that I have always been in awe of kaoss pads and that my sp404 mk2 has no ability to keep time with other gear.. Cos otherwise the latter is a league above

[@bobflick9496]

Maybe it's just me, but I find the faders engaging as you bring them "down" to be counter intuitive. Was that a personal preference and reversible in the settings by chance ??? Or am I the counter intuitive one??? Great info btw. Subscribed.......

[@EZBOT_]

I agree with you 100% but the fader setting itself isn’t working as well the other way. Might need an update to the firmware

[@svetlovska]

Thought the exact same thing

[@chris.langill]

Nice video! Looks like a great tool! The fader curves seem....interesting. Are the curves adjustable? If not and you've got Korg's ear, perhaps suggest configurable fader curves per fader (global or user preference) or even an inverse linked mode so one fader could act as a crossfader (with appropriate and/or configurable equal power curves) while the other fader is disabled. Edit: You addressed this a bit further in the video. Glad to see this was thought of :) Inverse linking would be neat. Using one fader as a crossfader (pulling left fader down brings volume up on the right fader).

[@phonognome6218]

I love all boxes too 😅

[@dracul74]

I just don’t think it’s a $1000 box… not even sure about $700. Something below that I’d strongly consider it.

[@OrangeDrinkMusic]

future me, this is the sample you wanted to record 6:21

[@oneven1416]

Besides the fx, everything can already be done on the OT, no? If you prepare your liveset switching projects should not be an issue at all. Loading stems is practically endless on the OT. No need to switch projects.

[@EZBOT_]

I use my OT as a performance mixer, no tracks left for stems

[@rasheedgooden4415]

I looking at it as a production tool from a sampling boom bap perspective . I’ll stay tuned!

[@7177YT]

Now I just want to see one of your shows. (:

[@EZBOT_]

Nicest comment ever.

[@7177YT]

@@EZBOT_You're welcome, it's true though.

[@DavidC45]

Finally. a video on how this thing should be used.

[@toddgattfry5405]

Really cool!! Imagine this type of thing was built into the Octatrack 😊 Maybe Octa 3?!?! *Ahem Elektron* 😂

[@embazle]

I have a Digitone, and I have a Digitakt amongst other synths. I dream to finally have the gear that creates the perfect Eco system, to sorta halt the journey for a long time. Techno can be simple, but sometimes journey's veer off and I definitely am one to have Gassed far from the path of simplicity. An Octatrack, a RYTM, and this Kaos replay would keep it all well contained. Someday🙂

[@MrAnselm77]

This looks like the perfect form for a MINI MPC 😏

[@MADD_BLOKE]

Hmm.. Mpc one -> 404mk2 -> korg could be fun for live sets

[@CarpeDiem-311]

Good content i use mine the same way works wonders

[@seframendall7794]

So fun!

[@AlbertoTRP]

Yeahhh it’s interesting, but not for 1k

[@SHLDMusic]

The new sp404 firmware can now do live looping too

[@cizzle456]

Looks like the mpc one and SP404 had a baby

[@mikenoface]

The effects are pretty much the same as the older gen Kaoss pads... even the ancient iPhone Kaoss has them! So that's a little disappointing, but this seems like a good solution for a silence fill-in machine.

[@putte_stuttgart]

Wow!

[@SLRPS]

I do like that the American version of grab a pint is grab a hot dog

[@stevewoywitka3258]

Can you hookup a discount code?

[@EZBOT_]

I don’t even have affiliate links :/ can’t help ya

[@GlitchComputer]

I just dont get the usb a power supply....that is literally the only design choice I dont get! lol

[@dxtrs_mnpltr]

If it only was half the asking price. I’ll stick to my Soundbite Pro for now

[@Rustik1722]

Wow! Everything I thought my SP404mk2 would do…….

[@iamyila]

big up downtime talk

[@Rustik1722]

Octatrack never worked for me live looping…. My brain never could get it in a way that felt natural and logical.

[@roletv726]

Neat !

[@Digiphex]

It's too bad there is no Octatrack II that would be the "perfect" device fixing all the weaknesses. Maybe they are working on it.

[@oneven1416]

Perhaps, yet it already is quite a perfect device for me. I know of no other piece of hardware that offers users the same amount of flexibility. You can use the OT in so many different ways that when you switch workflow it feels like a whole new device. It's incredible how many use cases where kept in mind while designing it. Having to stop devices to load new projects is annoying for live, but if you prep your set it's avoidable even if you use it as a hardware mixer. I know EZBOT uses a lot of the neighbour tracks which sacrifice the flex and static devices, but with a simple swap to flex on one track you could have a live mixer and and stem player that can be triggered without being tied to the OT sequencer(the plays free option).

[@rvller]

Looks like a very advanced tool for your advanced effects and transitions :) I guess a lot of people will be happy to use it in the same way, but Replay looks a bit overpriced for just a “tool” 😊

[@jparty]

Wait hasnt this been out since november? Am I going insane hahaha

[@EZBOT_]

Just the announcement, it’s not being delivered yet

[@jparty]

Ahhh! 😅 I was literally like what is going onnnn is this another new one 😂😂

[@tylon2999]

I received mine the end of last year.

[@sonikblaksmif]

It’s overpriced.. @ 1st sight.. why should I buy vs a 404 or a MPC key37??

[@EZBOT_]

Neither of those devices can do what I demonstrated. Only thing that can, is an Octatrack.

[@Luna_lalals05]

Hi Matthew! Just a quick message to bring your attention back to the email I sent you a few days ago. It was about a possible partnership, and I'm eager to hear your thoughts on it. Take your time to review it, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

[@tragictheory]

Sold.

[@asynchronicity]

Looks cool but the price is INSANE, especially for Korg.

[@JL-rj5jx]

Please ask korg to get rid of the sliders and go with knobs 😊thank you, sounding good keep it up❤

[@JamieTLewis]

"Kaoss solves problems, Octatrack solves problems, Digitakt solves problems...." *looks at Syntakt*

[@EZBOT_]

lol it solves some problems too 😅

[@mauchkimberly]

Not so interested in this unit (don't do live shows) but I have been thinking this device was being represented poorly. I had to go to forums to get a better idea of its use case, and there was a Loopop & Bo Beats video so that just shouldn't have been necessary. This is a much better demonstration and I wish it had been released sooner. Also, for the record, Korg is not doing the best job with marketing. The Drumlogue is a more interesting drum machine than it gets credit for, and that's all down to poor marketing, imo.

[@EZBOT_]

The features I showed off in this video weren't available until recently.

[@Josephduganmusic]

So strange that silence is undervalued as a part of music.

[@EZBOT_]

Only in electronic shows

[@jsieb]

It’s a cool device.. Those RCA jacks though….😢

[@morlidor]

RCA jacks been around for a looong time. No ones com+plaining that DJ turntavles hace RCAs and the signal frpm turntables are way lower than frpom samplers..

[@Luna_lalals05]

Hey Matthew! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out and explore the potential of partnering with you. To kickstart the conversation, I've sent you an email and it would be fantastic if you could take a moment to check them out!

[@beartrona6621]

Should’ve just done a kaos pad with proper ins and outs, without the silly pads. you cant even finger drum properly or put sounds on easily. Turd box.

[@EZBOT_]

lol nice review

[@rijksvoorlichtingsdienst4427]

Nice add

[@EZBOT_]

Ok boomer.

[@joefather6084]

It doesn't seem so bad until you look at it's price.

[@EZBOT_]

It’s not cheap, that’s for sure. I can’t think of something that could do exactly what I did in that presentation that costs less though. Can you?

[@uoailewa]

❤

[@rileymcmead]

Looks like Ableton.

[@KiR_3d]

Too much of expensive boxes to solve not so complex problems! This idea of "elektron ecosystem" is like the apple's ecosystem. It looks shiny outside but it's really odd (if not to say worse) inside. Not my way. When companies convince you to buy more and more boxes to "solve problems" then it's just a bs! I'm not going into this.

[@EZBOT_]

Only answer to that is your DAW

[@Alexandermhinton]

Beep boop boop beep

[@fuzzpope]

If you were a hot dog, would you eat yourself?

[@EZBOT_]

If I am a veggie dog 🐶

[@koalemos1679]

How about an Electribe 3 that isn't a step back. This is a big ole overpriced pass.

[@EZBOT_]

I mentioned several alternatives for ya 🎉

[@koalemos1679]

@EZBOT_ I honestly just want Korg to see what I'm saying. It's not on you obviously. Thanks for blowing my OT wide open. If it weren't for the OT my Electribe 2 would have been sold long ago.

[@EZBOT_]

@@koalemos1679 No worries friend :)

[@tylon2999]

The E2 was not a step back ,I own all of the Electribes and the E2 is by far my favorite. To make a groovebox like the EMX today would cost much more than the market would bear. You can do just about with the Roland MC101,but there's so many shift combo's and button clicks I just want to give up.

[@koalemos1679]

@tylon2999 You're just wrong bud. I've owned both. The EMX has more flexibility in the synth voices, actually has pitch bend, has 8 bars of sequencing, technically has more polyphony, actually has midi settings. I could keep going.

[@Bibblebabbler]

Should keep keeping it a secret. Horrible Korg product.

[@EZBOT_]

Dang homie, relax

[@Bibblebabbler]

@@EZBOT_ I ain’t your homie and Korg sucks …..

[@EZBOT_]

@@Bibblebabbler 😮 you were the one, how could you do this to me Bibblebabbler?!

[@Bibblebabbler]

@@EZBOT_ very easily. Pushing crap gear and constant money grab 2.0,3.0 octatrack templates. You and Ricky nutsack need to take a vacation.

[@Bibblebabbler]

@@EZBOT_ once the third red heifer is sacrificed and the solar eclipse ends. Ez butt will no longer be and the world will be free. Assumimalickum.

[@SomboonCM]

You should learn how play a musical instrument.

[@EZBOT_]

Studied jazz guitar and vocals, nice try though

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

its a cool piece of kit , i NEVER sold my original , but $1000 for that in 2024 is insane ... you know LOOPY PRO and an audio interface would do the same thing even better ... ( but to get loopy pro you need an ipad , etc etc .. but $1000 ... its crazy cool tho

[@Fetzenwolf]