How to improvise live with Octatrack // Building a live set from scratch using Perfourmer MK II

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Today I will show you my live improvisation techniques. My goal is to start with a blank canvas and build a track following my mood and instinct.
Enjoy!
00:00 - Introduction
03:18 - Octatrack setup
07:25 - Creating a bassline on the fly
09:44 - Laying down multiple tracks
13:10 - Adding drums
14:50 - Transitions between tracks/ideas
18:15 - Modulations on the Vermona Perfourmer
20:15 - Octatrack resampling live
22:00 - Using all the voices on a single midi channel
25:27 - Conclusions
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[@hamzage]

Came for the Octatrack and now I need this perfourmer MK2...

[@OoraMusic]

ahhaha sorry

[@use1essjams]

"right now we want a kick, but we will add it later because we want to suffer more" ROFL

[@robert.melter]

One of the best tutorials of live performing with the Octatrack. Big ups!

[@OoraMusic]

Wow, thanks!

[@joostvanbunnik7646]

Great explanation of this awesome synth. My Perfourmer is being delivered on monday. Thank you so much for showing off your setup.

[@hurphendale]

Great video! I always pick up something new every time I watch someone walk through their live flow with the Octatrack.

[@orpheuscreativeco9236]

It's great to get insight on live performance! 🙌 I've yet to play any of my stuff live, so any videos like this help to demystify it a little bit more. Thank you! ✌️

[@nicolascarta2626]

Wow i cannot believe how powerful is the perfourmer, it sounds amazing, and has so many features that i didn't know ! Also I love the way you manage your live set, the chord part is just epic ! Thanks again

[@atomboyd]

This was INCREDIBLY useful for unlocking some blockage I've had around my workflow. Thanks so much for the video, really appreciate it.

[@NathanHuiYi]

This has given me a lot of ideas, thanks for breaking it down in detail!

[@carmeloponente5030]

Probably the best video I've see with the OT. Thank you for this, it was very relaxing ! Keep the good work ! A presto

[@carmeloponente5030]

@@OoraMusic Time doesn't matter sometimes :)

[@martti7363]

Nice, as a new octatrack owner I like watching the different applications people have for them!

[@damiensmith371]

This was awesome, thank you Federico. Great music and great showing of your process. Cheers!

[@MichaelToop]

Very cool! Helped me a lot with my live flow setup. I had 1 MIDI into my modular and after watching this I realised I need more then I can run multiple voices on my modular controlled by the OT.

[@squoblat]

I don't have an Octatrack, but this gave me a lot of ideas for getting more out of the Perfourmer. Thanks!

[@dreamlogic1563]

Thank you very much for this walkthrough! I tend to go bigger and bigger with my set up but once in a while something comes along that reminds me to focus on a smaller setup because if you focused and know how to use a few selected pieces of gear it is more than enough to create something beautiful!

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucidekoningh]

Beautiful stuff, man! Thanks for this video. I bought myself an Octatrack recently, the Perfourmer is on the wishlist. This was very inspiring to watch!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks

[@aaanicholls]

This is a beautiful representation of true improvisation. So inspirational. Thank you for sharing

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks a lot!

[@dscapes1]

That Perfourmer is so useful. You can change up the whole track to sound entirely different with a few turns of knobs. Saves so much plodded menu diving on the Okto. Love this setup man!

[@Boris_Chang]

Dude, you are as gracious as you are knowledgeable. Thank you for generously sharing with us.

[@OoraMusic]

My pleasure!

[@ThanasisPapathanasiou1963]

It is amazing how underrated the Perfourmer is. I'm in love with mine. Nice work Federico, thanks.

[@bio303]

One of my desert island synths - only second to the OB6!

[@Getthenderson]

Love the sound of the Perfourmer, doesn't seem like there are talking reviews of it, you should do one! Nice set up

[@richardforge6914]

I love how you said that the Nord Drum is your new addiction :) Great video!

[@Steve_643]

It’s cool to see people use that Model 1 mixer for a performance tool and more for than just DJ’ing. It is more of a high quality mixing desk with parametric eq’s and low pass and high pass filters than a DJ mixer!!!!

[@philipborlin]

And extremely overpriced.

[@daveywaltz1830]

As a DJ and producer I would rather use it in this matter or in the studio. Beautiful device, but voor DJ’ing def Xone

[@grantfloering]

Man this is top tier information man! Thanks for sharing! I’ve been trying to do this with my analog rytm, but the scale quantize on the OT is what I need.

[@naykipap4508]

Amazing video Thanks a lot for showing your workflow! I had no idea it was possible to quantize notes on Octatrack! Gonna check this out straight away!

[@MusikKonkret]

Exactly the same surprise! "( ". . . it was possible to quantize notes on Octatrack!!") Cool workflow cool stuff ... i will check it out. Thanks.

[@CharlieHughJones]

Absolutely brilliant Federico - loved this thank you. Super inspiring and helpful. Given me some ideas for my analogue 4 to try a few things!!!! 🙏👏

[@kiickinballistics]

Giant RESPECT for sharing your knowledge and insights. You are all set for the Lockdowns. Stay well!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks! Just finished a full 4 part Octatrack performing masterclass on Patreon, now I shared all i know :D

[@primity]

Take risks stimulates creativity. Love that philosophy.

[@OoraMusic]

Absolutely!

[@scenario1236]

I dont know how I missed this one. Brilliant insight into your set up. I've been avoiding Elektron but I think the Octatrack will be inevitable

[@OoraMusic]

i tried to avoid it too :)

[@ThizOne]

Great explanation of how you have set up your live set. Great stuff 🤖👍

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks!

[@aintnopicnic3662]

Fantastic! This gave me so much ideas&inspiration for my setup! Thank you so much! Stoked.

[@harrycherns1037]

idk about edm, m8, but it really transfer more of a true origin detroit techno vibes to me. Dark tones, but moving, having the groove by their volume. Sense of texture and resilience. Quality stuff.

[@cl1xor]

This is exactly how i use the octratrack but also for studio work. I use it to create ideas and sketching pad away from the computer and then later record/edit and arrange in the DAW. Much more inspirational and musical than only working with a DAW imo.

[@madebypete]

Great video mate. The quantisation function is a great safety net that leaves your mind and hands free to explore

[@kenb7540]

Brilliant ! What a great walk through. Love it. 👏👍🙏

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drkakophanos3013]

I have been enjoying how you share your workload and how to get the best of limited amount of instruments. Thanks

[@rafavresto7047]

I’m been window shopping that Vermona for a year now, I might pool the trigger soon. It’s just beautiful with a little reverb

[@palindromeAU]

Excellent explanation of your gear & flow path of sound. Super powerful 👍

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks!

[@s-now]

These "real life" video are very very helpful, thanks for sharing your workflow.

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lordxfx]

This truly reminds me of the daw-less days. Less is more. Awesome take on how you think and work, inspirational..

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@Lordxfx]

@@OoraMusic The pleasure is all mine.

[@plazahotelmusic]

Really appreciate your POV, thanks for sharing your amazing skills -

[@OoraMusic]

My pleasure!

[@ketamu5946]

Ni e video. Vermona is so awesome. One of the most underrated companies. Huge sound and build like a tank. Best costumer support hands down. I've got the drm1mk3 and it's my go to drum (with an exception for the jomox mbase11 for the kicks).

[@fattyboombatty7736]

You have a good day too - nice demo of your workflow....

[@oceansunrisestudio]

Thank-you. Exactly what I was looking for. Very informative. You have a great approach to live performance and improvising. 🔊💞♾

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chatolars]

Been following your music for a time Now, just discovered your channel . Instant suscribe! Brilliant work 👍

[@OoraMusic]

Welcome aboard!

[@dadjeanious1025]

Different username than your IG handle but I knew it was you when I saw the Model 1 in the preview. Great content and music as usual, thank you!

[@maarzt]

great how that evolves. excited to recieve mine.

[@OoraMusic]

you ll love it

[@_moosdohmen_]

I am not a big fan of the word amazing but this video comes pretty close. 😍 Truly inspiring stuff!!

[@OoraMusic]

thansk!!!

[@sebastianshuster5229]

Thumbs up on this. Great insight into how you approach music making. I especially appreciate the philosophical viewpoint that applies to the machines. To whoever put the 1 thumbs down, you made a mistake. Go fix it!

[@pyrofiliac]

videos looking and sounding awesome!!

[@subradial]

Around 23:40 it turns into pure magic, love it!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks!!

[@Panam511]

Ho man…after having watched a first video with the SH-01 now there is this one. This the first time a sound design video session is so well explained and interest me so much. This is very…very interesting. I will continu to watch.

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@user82938]

Sounded really nice.

[@scalebrain643]

Something tells me perFOURmers are gonna start selling really well after people see this demo - great use of the Mono and Poly modes to showcase what having knob per function synths is all about.

[@samuelmatteau8290]

Such a generous sharing of your workflow thanks !

[@OoraMusic]

My pleasure!

[@boostandflow4603]

This is just outstanding. I'm just starting out and planning on picking up an octatrack and performer

[@OoraMusic]

you will be happy with that!

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Really great workflow! Thanks for sharing this! Subbed! 😁🙏👊

[@Steve_643]

That Fader Fox controller is dope

[@valquireveljkovic]

amazing explanation and setup, thank you! very inspiring!

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adammoscaritolo5781]

Love the sound!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@TobiasUdolicko]

this is so helpful, so cool and so beautiful. Really made my day bro thanx

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks a lot Too!!

[@TheFetteEnte]

Thats so fucking inspiring. I really need this Vermona Synth. The fact that it has 4 Midi Tracks is so nice!

[@OoraMusic]

Yeah is a great instrument

[@djedalee-david7711]

Cool workflow! Thanks for sharing 😊🙏

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@radio_zero]

Thanks for this informative tutorial!

[@TROGULAR10000]

Amazing tutorial and music at the same time.

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks!

[@tendingtropic7778]

love your stuff! thanks for the octatrack tips, I come from a metal history too, very cool that you do too!

[@tendingtropic7778]

what is that mixer?

[@OoraMusic]

Rock on!

[@OoraMusic]

Playdifferently model1!

[@AscensionMusicExperience]

wow man I am super impressed! Inspirational 4 sure!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!!

[@carstenbecker8104]

Very nice. Sounds and Tutorial are amazing. 👍

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@vntgmike]

Really insightful thanks for sharing

[@gibbohack]

Come sempre i tuoi video sono 💯💯💯 qualita !!!!!

[@OoraMusic]

grazie mille

[@chestnut40]

This is what i was looking for 🤩👌

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@gaspardguilbert728]

Thank you very much for sharing your techniques !

[@OoraMusic]

My pleasure!

[@Resoundsound]

Thanks. Very inspiring! I am going to try this with the OT + the Dual VCO machines in Analog Rytm.

[@OoraMusic]

Have fun!

[@myblueextremes1526]

Some really good stuff to take away from this. Thanks.

[@2mbst1]

Why didn't I know about the perfourmer sooner? What a perfect synth!

[@KristofferLislegaard]

Great stuff!

[@gebhardmeilinger8578]

No risk , no unique performance ! Real live playing is dangerous but really sexy ! Great show! (Producing "masterpieces" kills the flow/soul. Just make music) This is exactly my approach, and my new channel.

[@gebhardmeilinger8578]

@@OoraMusic yess! If you know what you do, you can do everything.

[@MrRexBaron]

love this !

[@partsproject]

I really enjoy the rich tones.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@deanlopez1978]

Just found your channel, absolutely superb stuff 👍

[@OoraMusic]

Welcome aboard!

[@nebula0697]

I think you're the guy with the jam on modular on the roof. Excellent subject and the vermona perfourmer is absolutely badass sounding

[@nebula0697]

@@OoraMusic that was a really beautiful track. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@christolito]

Great walkthrough - super inspiring, even if I don't own the gear (only produce on iOS + AUM). Found your channel recently and its really helpful! Cheers!

[@OoraMusic]

Great to hear! is my strong belief that you can do music with anything, and knowing the ideas behind the process is what helps to be creative. Thanks!

[@hadror13]

On iOS - you may want to try "Drambo" - very close in flow to the Octatrack and other Elektron units. With less menu diving due to the touchscreen and full MIDI learn

[@NapoleonBonaparte92]

Thanks for sharing, so inspirational.

[@OoraMusic]

You are so welcome!

[@inspirationts]

Great work! Thank you!

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@laughingthrushmusic5269]

the out of tune bit at 23:37 is a nice touch of imperfection. love this shit. god

[@AlPlatino]

Great video thanks. I liked the polyrhythmic trick and also the P2 mode so just sequencing via MIDI the same chord sounds different in each cycle. Cheers from Madrid.

[@OoraMusic]

Gracias!!

[@blueindigo1618]

thanks for sharing, very informative and learnt something :)

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@romitzza]

Wonderful video!

[@OoraMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@ti9ri478]

Thank you for this video

[@arunningjourney1460]

This video is too good!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@EdCosico]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial! Sub’d!

[@richardkordts8656]

This is brilliant

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@ansgarmcleod8933]

I got my vermona drm1mk3 used and after 5 years it had to be repaired... it was fast, cheap and vermonas tech support is the best in the business! You could fend of a zombie invasion with their stuff and play a gig afterwards

[@OoraMusic]

ahah i till never been able to get an hold of them. Never got a reply to my mails!

[@Steve_643]

The Octatrack is the most versatile sampler you can get!!!!! It’s a live performance tool and a studio workhorse that can be the center piece of your studio that you can use as a master sequencer or it can be secondary piece as a drum machine/ sampler!!!! It can be complex or you can keep it simple!!!!!

[@lardosian]

But does it only have 8 channels, its a machine I dont really understand!!

[@bagheeramusic2452]

​@@lardosian yes it almost have 8 channels but you can do so much with them. Now I'm using the Octatrack(OT) to play long samples wich I made before in Ableton and than I'm using the Digitakt as a drummachine And with just this two peaces you can make music for a long time :)

[@alfiedotwtf]

"because we want to suffer more" LOL. This is a beautiful tutorial!

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@leonardopontini]

Grande Federico! Video esaustivo. Ci stava anche in italiano 😬

[@thousandthone]

Great demonstration of free form performance with electronic music. I love this. Good idea generation and ideas for hardware setup. Do you ever run this through your tape?

[@daneguitarist1]

this is pretty cool

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@mcdance1311]

this is aawakening!

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@FrankLinnemann]

Great. Thanks!

[@OoraMusic]

You're welcome!