How to use the TR-8S as an all in one Dub Techno Machine

[@LiamKillen]

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[@cyberinstinction]

yes, that's an excellent idea. BUT, how do you then change to a new track? To this day I still have no idea about it

[@cerberus6gaming_127]

Hey bro do you have a link to those cables you’re using?

[@krazywabbit]

really appreciate the guests you have on. they drop very helpful gems and banger beats. Cheers!

[@LiamKillen]

So happy to have them on! I think it’s going to become a part of this channel for the foreseeable future. I love learning as much as you guys do!

[@kathleencoveny3860]

The world at your feet with just a tweak of a knob .. amazing sound .. mind blowing possibilities .. thanks for inviting us back into your world of sound and wonder .. cheers! ..

[@LiamKillen]

🍻

[@jaysoniq]

Thank you SO MUCH for the Analog Cases plug!! I have been searching for stands for my TR-8S, DJS-1000, RMX-1000, DJM-V10, Push2, etc... You Rock! 🤩

[@LiamKillen]

My pleasure ! Cheers.

[@renekasbergen]

Cool stuff! I'm doing a live gig in a week with the TR-8S and modular. IMO, it's the perfect combo and this video highlights only a few possibilities. Besides being an excellent drum machine (so I can leave my eurorack drum modules at home), it can be an effect box for modular, adding delay, reverb, (sidechain) compression (or other master FX), it can be a multitrack step sequencer (using the individual outputs + trigger output), I've even used it as a CV/melodic sequencer (using CC outputs from CTRL-knobs in combination with a MIDI to CV module and a sequential switch). Also, I can record my entire performance with it, because it's an audio interface. I love it.

[@LiamKillen]

Yet another person using that combo- and with good reason!

[@triplenator]

Many thanks from The Hague in The Netherlands. Im always learning something from your videos. Love when you dig into Techno :)

[@LiamKillen]

Thank you! I’m so down with techno these days- lots more to come

[@triplenator]

@@LiamKillen Looking forward to it!

[@JumboDubby]

What a dream setup! I’m using the 707, 8S, and 404mkii and Vic is giving me much to think about. Thanks for running such a great channel, Liam.

[@LiamKillen]

Thx jumbo! Appreciate you watching !

[@touchthatdial]

Great collab video, thank you. Love these. TR8S is so good, I run mine into the external inputs on my Syntakt and route it to Syntakt FX track for a bit of drive but also to take advantage of the Syntakt FX track for pumping etc.

[@LiamKillen]

Oh yeah I bet that pumps! Thx for watching! 😊

[@rfinz]

rad as always, I love this guest series with my whole heart

[@LiamKillen]

Lots more guest set ups to feature! 😊

[@thedeepblueskys]

Gotta love the TR-8s for the possibilities its limitations make people come up with. I’ll never get rid of mine for this same reason. Like making a baseline on another instrument and importing it to be triggered once in a 16 step sequence. Then adding motion recording to give it life. Although I use my Digitakt a lot more than my TR-8s, there’s still something special about using the TR-8s feels good to me.

[@LiamKillen]

Yes! With all of the new updates it's become a really flexible machine :-)

[@thedeepblueskys]

@@LiamKillen definitely, and I’m hoping for another firmware update to add more useful features, if not a mkII version in the works like the introduction of the Digitakt II. Regardless I’m content with what the TR-8s already does. I couldn’t have dreamed of such a machine 25 years ago when I first got into making music. Nice video btw! Makes the TR-8s stand out!

[@trevormalcolm4328]

I did think about getting into modular ( limited purely to fx if only for budget reasons ) seems I was on the right track! Really appreciate this video!

[@LiamKillen]

My pleasure

[@herpsmaltwatta]

Excellent video and interview 👍 love how he's using the TR8s here.

[@LiamKillen]

I know right!? He’s so unique with it

[@OoraMusic]

great video!

[@LiamKillen]

Thx for watching Oora!

[@ShaheedShabazz]

Hey Liam, great video. I’m thinking about picking up a TR8s. Several people have mentioned it only has 600 seconds of sample time. Does stereo samples take up more time (space) than mono samples? I ask because 600 seconds is 10 minutes right? I don’t think that is bad for a drum machine. Thanks

[@LiamKillen]

It actually is pretty good but when you compare it to something like the SP-404 mk2 or MPC, it's just a whole other lvl. The limits depend on the samples that you're using.

[@ShaheedShabazz]

@@LiamKillen thanks, I get it now.

[@marcomir27]

So, what is processed by the modular ? The stereo output of the TR8s using the send-return of the mixer ?

[@LiamKillen]

I believe so but if you want a more detailed answer hit up Vic on his socials

[@jaderington]

This one is nice. The last video it was your OCD air blower that gave the best sound of all 😮

[@LiamKillen]

I mean if it’s funny it’s funny lol

[@jaderington]

​​@@LiamKillenYou got a sense of humour. The last time I ribbed you on something your reply was also very apt. I bought the TR8S from watching your videos. Nicely done😊

[@saardean4481]

I love the tr8s. Bit of a bummer its memory is so small but hopefully there will be more in a tr8s Mk2 in the future

[@LiamKillen]

I’m hoping the same thing!

[@DanCThorpe]

Love this machine but it sounds really thin and quiet by default. Could you do a video on how to process the sounds?

[@LiamKillen]

I’d have to agree with you on that one honestly- I’m currently working on a sampling rig with the 8S though running each voice through different FX - that’ll be out soonish - stay tuuuuuned!

[@cyberinstinction]

thank you for saying that. I think so too. it sounds empty.

[@trevormalcolm4328]

Do you think the TR-8s sounds thin? I promise you it doesn’t, I’m thinking it’s just the way Viic wants it to sound I can make mine sound as beefy as hell. Remember you can edit or process the sounds/kits as you want

[@ozzy3ml]

Run it through a preamp of some sort. I use a Boss BX-8 mixer to soft clip it a touch (or a lot!) and it sounds great. Sounds good clean too imo, but a bit clinical.

[@ozzy3ml]

@trevormalcolm4328 Totally agree. I have owned several drum machines and samplers and this box is just instantly gratifying with no processing needed (although I like a bit of analogue mixer drive). All about the ACB stuff for me, don’t use samples on it that much

[@dustinevans]

air duster on point ❤ I get it OCD...I got the same one

[@LiamKillen]

That and also otherwise people online will complain that the gear is dusty lol

[@randeezy3914]

Which vacuum was that?

[@LiamKillen]

opolar air blower ! I found it on Amazon :-)

[@randeezy3914]

@@LiamKillen Thank you!

[@brunopietoso1498]

Is he just using the TR8? What about all those other modular stuff up there connected to it?

[@LiamKillen]

If you watch the whole video you’ll see! There’s also an extended version over on my Patreon

[@vovandevu3375]

Niiiiice

[@LiamKillen]

🍻 thanks for watching!

[@zzeebb81]

Too shoooooort ! ❤

[@LiamKillen]

Patreon video is longer and I have tons of other tr 8s content that might help u out!

[@DJ-Lazy-Lodger]

whats up

[@LiamKillen]

Chillin

[@baronvongreenback]

I thought you'd come to the dark side and gotten some eurorack from the thumbnail lol (don't do it, its an inescapable black hole, save yourself before its too late)

[@LiamKillen]

I’m fully aware!! Lol

[@baronvongreenback]

@@LiamKillen Not to pour fuel on the fire but you should check out Theunperson he uses eurorack as effects to great... ummmm effect lol

[@MotorHolmes]

Philips Hue cameo

[@LiamKillen]

I’m a Phillips hue fanboy at this point

[@MotorHolmes]

@@LiamKillen dude, same. I have literally dozens of Hue bulbs and lamps throughout the house.

[@bloopbleepnothinghere]

All-in-one isn't really accurate, he has a bunch of modular 😅.

[@LiamKillen]

The majority of the video is focused on the 8s but yeah towards the end he explains how he uses his modular set up for FX sends! 😊

[@manslaughterinc.9135]

Please take that loud noisy machine out of your intro. Or filter it or something.

[@LiamKillen]

Hahahahahahaha inc

[@claycowartisamazing]

Lol...

[@LiamKillen]

I’m secretly in love with you aka I’m secretly in love with a bot. Is this the movie Her?

[@aboutabuoy]

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