How To Backup Pocket Operators // Save your PO-33 beats!

[@VictorSteiner]

Teenage Engineering should have made this video, and months ago. Thanks!

[@adrianovalenzuela1373]

I have a scarlett, I want my pocket to sound in my speakers, what kind of cables do I need? Good morning and thanks!

[@mattb6542]

My thoughts entirely. Ricky really is the reference point for these devices. Love this content, thanks.

[@3oznut]

Dude I’ve been watching ur vids since I was like 17. I’m finally getting into production, I certainly would not know as much as I do without ur channel. U have had such an impact on my learning process and I feel that I would not be where I am without u. Thank u so much and I hope ur life is full of wonder and peace

[@guiom77]

That 's a beautifull message ‼️

[@marcussmithereens-smithert5409]

Thank you so much! I've been wondering how to do this for the longest time, saw backups mentioned in the PO manual but never figured it out. In case anyone was wondering, backed up my PO-33 onto my Tascam DR-05 using a normal 3.5mm (stereo obviously) aux cable into the line in. I then whacked the recorded backup onto my laptop and played it through the same 3.5mm cable via audacity!

[@zooblestyx]

For your PO-33 and Zoom H1, I can recommend volume 12 on the PO, and lo cut off, auto level off, WAV 48kHz/16bit and input level 17 on the H1. Hope that helps. #H1represent

[@RickyTinez]

Badass thank you!

[@zooblestyx]

@@RickyTinez My pleasure

[@TheBaconEarBuccaneer]

@@RickyTinez I cant afford an audio interface, can i plug in the cable into my laptop and record that way?

[@zooblestyx]

UPDATE: Turns out, MP3 @ 320 also works.

[@genisphyla]

@@zooblestyx Bruh

[@setphaser]

frida is adorable! i had no idea i could back up my tracks! this is why i stopped using it, i have the perfect song on there and don’t want it to die!

[@hugefood]

Ha I watched this vid for the first time over a year ago and just completed my first successful KO data transfer. I am overjoyed. Thx for all tips Ricky!

[@VictorSteiner]

Dual quarter mono to 8 inch stereo cable was one of two things that worked for me (I tried different stuff for 4 months and was pretty sad about backups not working) The other thing is dual quarter to dual quarter directly into a ZOOM H2n.

[@JasperEikmeier]

This kind of informational video's make the world a better place.

[@leewightman8619]

Iv been recording my p.o into the tuscam dp008 i can duplicate the tracks and play one panned more to left and one paned more to right ..i some times just record it straight to mini disc but like messing about with the tuscam that way i can live record stuff over it to edit it with the Yamaha DJx...works for me

[@oliverlovekin]

Video production on this is next level!!! Very clear and informative too! Well done Mr. Tinez!

[@gogotrololo]

man i'm glad you show the ableton steps... getting my first PO-33 project into my first run with ableton could have been a lot more challenging without this haha

[@DahseOne]

Great video as well as all of your videos! I really like that you have put this much interest in the pocket operators, and I like that you are trying to explain as much as possible info for them, but I'd like to let you know that I don't mind just jam videos with you trying to make songs with them! I think you have done more than enough in the theoretical part so just enjoy them and if we can see it that'd be great!

[@BrentRoos]

Awesome! This was one of the things that concerned me in deciding whether or not to buy one of these. Looks like this answers that question. Thanks Enrique! Your channel is one of my favorites! By the way, watching your tutorials on the Novation Circuit convinced me to buy one and I absolutely love it!

[@RickyTinez]

thanks Brent! yea this backups have always been a bit taboo i felt. but they're not as difficult as some people make it out to be! Glad you found this video helpful as well as the others!

[@laura_hunt]

Thank you! I just got my first Pocket Operator, the PO-16, which can't do backups, but the explanation on how to record to your DAW is simply perfect!

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

If using Ableton make sure to turn off Warp button (if it is set to auto) in the audio track for your back up when sending back to the PO. I dont know how sensitive the PO is but one day I wasted literally 2 hours trying to load some patches on a Juno 60 lol

[@freddyburger5574]

I can't thank you enough for this video! I was about to try to do a backup using my mono Olympus recorder, but I thought "I wonder if Enrique's done a video on the Pocket Operator backup feature?" I just successfully backed up and restored using a 1/8" stereo to dual 1/4" mono cable and my TASCAM DP-008EX. w00t-w00t!

[@RickyTinez]

Hell yea! Glad i got you covered Freddy, You have any music up? i'd love to check it out!

[@freddyburger5574]

@@RickyTinez Thanks for the interest man! I don't currently have anything on social media, but I will soon. After a hiatus of 15 years I'm resurrecting my old music/circuit bending hobby from the '90s with today's amazing noise toys. So many fantastic pieces of equipment were coming out at affordable prices, I couldn't NOT get back into it! Most all of my music was recorded on 4-track cassette, and I'm now in the process of transferring it to digital media (super tedious!) I'll be sure to leave you a link in a comment on one of your future vids once I get some headway.

[@4giveness]

Hi Freddy. I'm glad I found your comment. I also have a TASCAM DP-008EX. I was only able to recover a partial backup. I am missing drum banks 11-16. The counter on the PO-33 gets to 39 and then it gives me an error during the data transfer from my TASCAM. Would you mind sharing the steps you took? Thank you!

[@Roisindubh83]

Couldn’t get it to work for a few hours than I took the time to patiently listen to what you were teaching following the exact instructions and bam it work you’ve been the go too for a long while much respect

[@geoffwhite2808]

Dig your videos and recommend them to people (in person). You already know this, but naming the ableton tracks prior to recording names the tracks. You can probably name all the tracks (audio files) after the recording. Whoever figures out how that’s done wins a prize. I like to name things afterwards.. as I don’t know what it wants to be named until I hear it half the time. Bonus points for ableton sample chop exported to another folder without having to dork around with the workaround. Glad to hear you quit your square job to do this. Dig. Oh ps., if you’re a programmer you have to, some day, make an interesting music gadget. In the meantime.. keep up the solid efforts. Best, g

[@teckno_senpai]

so so so helpful !!! always love your stuff ricky. a music master i never knew i needed. watched ton of your videos in the past 2 months and it elevated my music skills and taste a lot. thx and keep up the great work

[@xtraespee]

omg finally a video that explains HOW to create and record tracks! THANK U !!!! love ur channel!

[@teunpolderman1104]

Wasn’t a video like this out, so thanks this was really clear

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Very helpful....didn't notice this level of information in my PO-33 manual...thanks Ricky...

[@jasonex4027]

Thank you so much man, I was doubting if buying one as everyone told me they could not get connected to the computer due to that they have no midi output, but I thought they might be some ways to record what they process... and you made it very clear, I can buy what I need in order to do so as I have my own external soundcard and I'll definitelly go buy the one I like the most. Very much appreciated.

[@Boomstick17]

Finally a video where AUTO FOCUS is actually doing a good job! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Defines1776]

I’ve been watching all your po-33 videos and I reaaaaly like your content man.

[@gnobal]

I can't believe it. Just a few hours before watching the video I backed up my PO-33 to my phone for the first time. Pretty sure the backup was mono, so it's gone. Oh well :) Thanks for another great video!

[@enoodle]

Thank you for this resource! I just got a 32.tonic and wasn't sure what the best solution for me would be. Getting a dual mono jack will be ideal for recording quick jams

[@J.M.Stigner]

I come back to this video every time! Cheers man

[@Greenbit5721]

Loved your take on the po33, I hope you're still using it! Was actually looking to see how hard this would be, thanks a ton!

[@Sulkworm]

I actually ordered a trrs aux cable and am able to plug my PO 33 into my phone and record my patterns via a voice recorder. The trrs cable tricks the phone into thinking there is a microphone plugged in but it is getting input from the po. This way I don't have to plug it into my computer every time I want to back it up.

[@RickyTinez]

whoa that's awesome, i use something similar with the iPhone but i hear that the recordings are Mono. Which phone are you on?

[@Sulkworm]

Enrique Martinez yeah mine is also in mono I just record only the sound coming out of my PO.

[@Seth-hc2bj]

@@Sulkworm how do you back it up on the phone if the phone records in mono

[@madimakes]

brilliant. man great explanation. i do think it says "rcv" maybe for receive -- but ey it's all mad digital looking, so :)

[@RickyTinez]

Ah good catch! Thanks for that info man

[@domrendell7524]

Cheers man, wouldn't of been able to back up without this. All worked swell.

[@tbhv]

thanks - this was super helpful - also your videos are primo in terms of production!

[@arifmemovic3383]

Thank you so much. I was unable to figure out how to backup patterns.

[@LeshaRodin]

Ty, was trying it many times and didnt realize that it can take 3+ min and never goes through the end, now will try again with your tips!

[@alvareo92]

As an aside, I recently read a couple comments here www.operator-1.com/index.php?p=/discussion/4163/po-33-ko-owners-questions-observations/ that suggest you're better off wiping factory sounds before backing up if your sample memory is full or close to it, otherwise the PO will attempt to restore the factory sounds too instead of just skipping over them and using the self-generated ones, giving you an error and basically rendering your backup obsolete unless you break off the lock tab or something.

[@jthorpe4droid]

Cool tutorial, I didn't know how to record stereo in live, so I learnt something too. The data transfer reminds of of home computers with tape cassettes.

[@maxmatson1578]

I have both the PO-33 and 35 and I knew the 35 could be backed up with data file recording, but I didn't know if the 33 could? thank you for showing!🙏👍✌

[@arkaholicn1456]

Thanks for making these videos it helps out a ton!

[@alanensalanens]

Love the vids bud. You're a natural teacher.

[@yourchildrensghost9736]

I know this is an Old video but it helped me out Tremendously, Thank you.

[@josephkhouri8015]

This is the most helpful video ever, I honestly cant thank you enough

[@KarzenX]

He’s no Enrique Iglesias, but is a pretty damn good Enrique Martinez ! PO videos are proper top of the range ! Thanks

[@Ludwigooo]

You can also send the backup track back to the PO the same way that you recorded it into the computer with? Except the dual mono-cables would be in the left/right output on the AI and the 3,5 mm stereo would be in the input of the PO

[@redgooseshoes9870]

“I may or may not have got scared at that part” 😂😂

[@samplikprost]

Wow! Great information! I have never been able to transfer data from my computer to PO-33. Now I know what cables I need. Thank you very much for your help!

[@joshingleby9956]

Mine errors on the restore halfway through. Levels look good on the record, didn't use an adaptor to the Focusrite, only issue I can think of is i used 48kb vs 44.1. After the error'd restore (@ 73% on the PO, but probably 50% of the timeline audio file) and i play around with the PO some of it is there but understandably lots isn't. To do the backup I used a stereo 1/8" -> 2x mono 1/4" to the 2i2. Levels looked good at about -8. 48000 / buffer 256 samples. Any additional tips on what might have messed this up? Thx for your thorough tutorial :)

[@Degear-ls5lw]

Hey-o Ricky, thanks so much for all your tutorials and videos! I seem to have an issue with restoring a backup with my K.O. For some reason after the 3 (out of 4) minutes, my K.O. screen says "ERR" and it stops the restore, some samples are also gone. I'm recording the backup on Ableton Live, stereo etc. exactly as you're doing it.

[@bias3026]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@ceetronic]

Super video demo, many thanks Ricky!

[@___Benedetto]

I love your dog also I don’t have an audio interface I have a pocket operator pp-33

[@grg537]

i love you're videos. Best vibe!

[@fauvier3899]

Hi Ricky, sorry but i didn't understand where did you plugged the output of the PO 33 (at 12:22)

[@jurassicpork765]

12 is the best volume lmao.

[@roundchaos]

Brilliant, well made, easy to follow, 10 stars.

[@jungijunsa6311]

great video, very clear and repeated the key important parts. thanks man.

[@saggygnaw]

1:56 I have a sweet little chihuahua mix named Frida too

[@thebmxband1t]

See Ya Later Oscillator Class I want that hat👍 Thanks man Another thoroughly useful clip Great work man👍

[@RickyTinez]

I appreciate it man! I got a few styles here, let me know what you think! shopenrique.bigcartel.com/

[@alribisi]

Great to meet you. Works perfectly. Thanks!

[@RickyTinez]

amazing! thanks for saying hey Al, speak soon

[@MrOuija-rr8kq]

They should make a vst that reads your backups and allows you to manipulate what you made but on your computer

[@MatthewHyatt]

So doing this into a stereo effects pedal would be dope too.

[@allgonewrongful]

You can also run it thru an nts-1

[@hoxton_hummingbird]

Dumb starter guy question while i wait for my PO to arrive in the mail: i still don't get why i can't do the backup/transfer with an auxiliary cable directly?

[@dandanbachar]

Newbie here too. I just got my PO and have been trying to connect it to my Macbook Pro, to use in Garageband. A part my newly acquired knowledge is the fact that there are (at least) two types of aux cables; one with two rings on it, and one with three. Apparently, headphones that have a built-in microphone have a 3-ring AUX whereas normal headphones have only two, so based on that fact one could assume that (at least) one 3-ring AUX cable is needed. However I just received my cable and my Macbook still doesn't recognize the PO as a possible input source, so I guess a receiver is needed for that

[@rubenstaps9461]

im also having this problem. Do you need a audio interface to be able to get your beats into ableton? doesnt work with a three ring cable and i think it’s because the macbook doesnt have a line-in port

[@shmiqqy]

i don't use daws or have a po-33 but my first trial and error would've been playing it directly to audacity at full volume and saving it, wondering why this wouldn't work before that obviously i'd have actually put it into my op-1 but if i didn't have it, audacity would've been my go to

[@dnldr4386]

Yes, but the challenge with not using an external sound card is that audio sometimes sucks on computers. Also many laptops now have mono mic and stereo headphones input. That said you can use a stereo lead direct to a stereo input. We use Audacity with Beringer 18 input interface. That way we have dedicated out and in for our stereo mini jack devices.

[@Laffaam]

All this is amazing Mr Ricky but one mystery remains : where can we find this little gem you cooked up ? 🌊🙏

[@noodles4921]

Odd question would adding a di box help Po-dual mono-di box-two xlr-audio interface

[@seven7sseven7s83]

Thanks Rico, watched a few PO 33 in last few days and subscrbed. Great info and quality recordings. Respect Dimitri Sydney Au

[@TechnoNates]

dude you help me so much! Left a sub, you are going strong man!

[@RickyTinez]

Yo! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@cjw4381]

Awesome video very easy to follow. I was always interested in electronic music and am more serious about it now I just discovered your channel and don't know if they exist yet but was looking for a program more on the windows side of things. Do you have any suggestions and would you do a video in the future about them?

[@Paragraph8]

great tutorial and easy to follow. See you later oscillator (awesome cap 😄)

[@lionofistanmusic7311]

AYE! great video man, really appreciate it!

[@genisphyla]

I like the way he says "pink". It got me going...bro.

[@ikigaivoyage]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am horrible at things like this but somehow you've guided me through it and I was able to do it! Subscribed :)

[@RickyTinez]

Woooo glad I could help!

[@danlovepeaceunity]

Thx rickey. I learned a lot with you.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

At 2:51, Ricky turns into The Rock. Carry on…

[@borabora1448]

hey enrique, love your videos! they really helped me get acclimated with my po-33 right away. question for us portable musicians: can you do a tutorial on exporting PO-33 tracks to an iPhone or iPad with GarageBand iOS? I'm having trouble finding the best setup and how to go about it

[@okznl7777]

headset buddy!

[@matry56tr]

is that possible?

[@katesolis5841]

Super helpful, but is there anyway to backup non 30-series model? (I'm looking at the cheaper PO-14)

[@adamshaw46]

Hi your videos are great you explain all the details I want to know. I don't know much about audio. I'm curious what the difference is between recording two inputs from your dual mono cable and duplicating a mono recording after it is recorded to recreate the stereo. Is there a reason you're not really able to?

[@robertobasp5767]

Amazing video. Is there any chance to record using a Scarlett Solo?

[@tonydraht]

I love this man.

[@yingtianfu]

Hi, I'm wondering would the scarlett solo work? thank you!

[@DavidZack-Jeephead]

I have the same question

[@yingtianfu]

@@DavidZack-Jeephead I think it would work with the Scarlett solo only if you record it as stereo. I just bought a 2i2 just because it's the most popular audio interface

[@cavalettibnu3488]

Give us more!!!! perfect job bro!

[@NotYetDecided404]

I just have one input in my focusrite solo. What's the alternative?

[@adrianovalenzuela1373]

I have a scarlett, I want my pocket to sound in my speakers, what kind of cables do I need? Good morning and thanks!

[@neonpop80]

How do I transfer to my Zoom H4N? Are the two XLR line inputs the only connections? I tried with the "ext mic" jack in the back but that didn't work. I might be doing something wrong.

[@rajgill7576]

To put it bluntly, you have to do it yourself? There’s no something-to-usb cable to just dump data? So we figure it out. I don’t have the in between device like you mention, field recorder. Is that something I have to invest in now or can I go straight into my computer?

[@drewharry88]

Quick question.. I’m using a Teenage Engineering stereo cable 3.5mm from the output of KO! to a 1/4in adapter then plugging that into the input on my audio interface.. it’s insanely quiet though. I have it set to line instead of instrument but still crazy quiet.. think it’s bc of the adapter or should I just get a stereo cable with an XLR on one end and go into the mic input instead? It’s a M-Audio interface so not great but never had anything be this quiet before..

[@raycrouch770]

This is great! I successfully transferred my PO 33 data using an audio interface, but I still don't understand how back up the audio with my field recorder! How to?

[@Jessica-nv3uo]

I have a Scarlett solo, would I have to get different cords? If so could you assist me on the type to get.

[@katiekennedy1982]

loving your videos! can i ask, as i’m not super organised with my ableton... do you find it easier to have all your PO back ups / audio files in one PO project file/live set, then? or do you have a live set for each one?

[@rmbk009]

Does the PO-33 actually outputs in Stereo? is there any difference between the recorded channels in Ableton? I though the PO-33 outputs in Mono ... so to record in Stereo gives you anyway two channels with exact the same material in both channels = Mono. No panorama stereo whatsoever. Did I miss something?

[@sweepstakes]

The backup signal is stereo. If you try to restore from a mono backup signal, it won't work.

[@vhsgus]

Can I export the K.O. II EP-133 with this method too?

[@japlin9500]

Hey man I love your videos! I have the PO-133 on the way. I suppose since it’s based off the KO with just street fighter samples it can still be backed up like all of the 30 series?

[@ruawav]

You stated that this will only work for the metal series. I imagine I would have to sync my PO-14 to one of these and follow these steps in order to record both

[@coversine479]

I think he just means the backup won't work. You can record the PO-14 as normal if you just want to record the audio output

[@ruawav]

David Baerg true.

[@RickyTinez]

Exactly what David said, you can record using this same method. Mainly for the backups

[@davidramirez4443]

Great video dude! One question, I'm trying to save my beat from the PO-14 but the command "Write + Sound + Play" doesn't work, am I doing something wrong? Thanks mate!

[@mdrglr]

The hat ! Yessssss

[@juangsantos]

@Ricky Tinez I was recommended the iRig2, any recommendations on how to back it up with the iRIg and garage band? I'm a newbie

[@mustyeyerotmg2030]

Dude, your content is killer, thank you so much.

[@piranga8]

cut the noise!!

[@alpakaalpaka3983]

piranga8 🤣

[@grg537]

🤣 love the white noise

[@JasperEikmeier]

Thank you so much for this video!, Great work! It really helps.

[@skwashiiiiii]

Will the Tascam you linked be able to record properly without the stereo cables? Also will the PO be able to receive back up data from it as well?

[@RickyTinez]

mmm i want to say it should, it really depends on where the sound is coming from also.

[@skwashiiiiii]

@@RickyTinez I ended up buying one, and it does work. Thank you man.

[@elijahkonitz8773]

Thanks for your helpful videos!