How to Use the Endless Sequencer on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 | Tutorial Time

[@Khordmaster]

I’ve said it once but must say it again. Your intro is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. I’m a huge Eric Andre Show fan and just a fan of all things silly weird and different so your intro definitely got my attention lmao

[@BradTennant]

Haha I appreciate it dude! I get a pretty big kick out of Eric Andre and weird stuff too!

[@Djpuzzle]

and dude has a pond outside his window too. So much winning.

[@leanderlumen]

Oh Brad, you always manage to put a big smile on my face. You made me fall in love with my OP1 again. Together with the beautiful Zen Delay I spend hourse playing around and enjoing myself procrastinating in a creative way. Thanks to the tricks I learned from you, I feel much more confident with this little quirky machine.

[@BradTennant]

That’s awesome to hear! Glad I could help dude!

[@1augh0utL0UD]

amazing!!!! changed everything for me!

[@producewithjt]

🤯 So many workflows on this thing. Thanks for that!!

[@reazallykhan8614]

Thank you.... thank you... good idea .. this works like a type of quantisation

[@BradTennant]

That’s exactly what I use it for. Glad you liked the video!

[@Djpuzzle]

I just got an OP-1 so thanks for this tutorial. I'm even more stoked.

[@BradTennant]

Awesome! Hope you found some good info from the video. Have fun with the OP-1!

[@bendyarms]

Best looking vids in the game

[@BradTennant]

Thanks dude. I think this setup is my best looking yet

[@J_Carter]

Learned so much from your walk-thru and talk-thru! Thanks for all the details and nifty tricks!

[@BradTennant]

I'm glad you found the video useful dude! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@craigtillman5988]

Thank you Sir.

[@BradTennant]

No, thank you!

[@angeloops]

This is great! I love the Endless sequencer. I also use the Pattern sequencer to have quantized notes/beats but it's really limited. Thanks for shedding light on that randomizer option for Endless! That one is new to me. Really cool!

[@BradTennant]

It’s still probably my favorite part of the entire OP-1! Glad you got some new info out of the video.

[@Rmspender]

Awesome!

[@BradTennant]

Thanks!

[@andis2]

Thank you!! THIS was what I always liked to achieve, „random“ sounds. I never used Endless so much but now I do.

[@BradTennant]

I almost exclusively use Endless for the randomization at this point. Probably my favorite feature on the OP-1

[@andis2]

@@BradTennant Definitely. btw… thanks for the other videos too.

[@tremendous2464]

Great video, very informative and inspiring and done in an entertaining way. Glad I found your channel. Fanku

[@BradTennant]

Glad I could help! Thanks!

[@bwest6275]

Love your tutorials, thanks so much!

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate that! Glad you’re finding them useful.

[@keeshkwgch]

So dope. The beat is 🔥 Big ups for sharing your knowledge!

[@BradTennant]

Thank you dude! I wasn’t sure if it was a little too glitchy with that broken sounding lead. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesveitch]

This is great. Is the drum you're using among your presets? Also, is there a reason why your kick is on C and your snare is on F#? Genuinely curious.

[@BradTennant]

Thanks! If I remember right, I’m using a drum kit I downloaded from OP1.fun and the mapping was different than the stock drum kits.

[@jamesveitch]

@@BradTennant Tahanks!

[@londonandres856]

You prolly dont care but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

[@santanajad9418]

@London Andres instablaster ;)

[@londonandres856]

@Santana Jad i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@MarcellJjr]

Coming back to this. im still trying to figure out the timing

[@deejayswann]

This is great man! I've always steered clear of the endless sequencer because reasons. I'll have to get into it now. Thanks for sharing!!

[@BradTennant]

Steer back! It’s such a good feature. I hope it helps dude. Thanks for watching!

[@Dichotomos]

Thank you for this video. I look forward to applying these techniques. Liked and Subbed!!

[@BradTennant]

Thanks for watching! Have fun with the OP-1!

[@whyyousleep4054]

Hey this is so useful thanks you ! i'm going to watch this more than one time, i wasn't that comfortable with the endless sequencer and using the arrow keys, i was always a bit lost when counting and was never sure of the result

[@BradTennant]

I'm glad you found it helpful! It took me a while before I felt comfortable counting everything out but after some time it's like second nature now.

[@peacefulpigeon7254]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@BradTennant]

Thanks for watching!

[@iosmusicman]

Fab secret sauce. Thanks. Lee

[@BradTennant]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChapmanMusic]

Great channel ❤

[@WannaBeCanadians]

always great op1 stuff

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate it dude! thanks!

[@Lacrimorta]

Super helpful. TYVM! 🧛‍♀️

[@BradTennant]

Glad to have helped! Thanks for watching!!✌️

[@Zoevandyne]

Good stuff

[@BradTennant]

Glad you liked it!

[@criminimalj1897]

Thanks man. That was great.

[@BradTennant]

Glad you liked it man! Thanks for checking it out!

[@Ruru-bb9gb]

Good stuff, thanks Brad!

[@BradTennant]

Thanks for checking it out! I hope I could help!

[@Ruru-bb9gb]

@@BradTennant definitely 👍

[@Anthonylarz]

Just got a OP1, love your videos. When I follow along using the AWA Beef Drum for instance, when I apply the LFO as you do, I get some cutting out / clipping of the samples. Sure there is something obvious I am missing, are you using a drum synth here?

[@BradTennant]

It’s been a little while since I made the tutorial so I’m not positive what the settings were. But certain settings on things like the Value LFO do cause some clipping as the “value” that can be adjusted can be volume, sample in/out points, or basically any other thing you can do when adjusting samples on the drum waveform page (assuming the LFO is set to adjust the drum synth and not FX or ADSR). You may want to check if you have any Master FX turned and check your Drive settings.

[@Anthonylarz]

@@BradTennant will do. Thanks for your reply. Your daily OP1 songs are largely what made me drop the $ cash and get one. know it’s really appreciated. Bravo sir.

[@BradTennant]

@@Anthonylarz I appreciate that, man! Might have to take a break the next few days to get some work done, but I'm coming into 2021 with a mission!

[@madblessings]

Such a great tutorial!

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate that! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@kycanton87]

amazing vid. very helpful!

[@BradTennant]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@tommychampion8483]

super helpful video! have you had any luck changing the melodic synths octave while inputting a sequence? cant find a work around with letting go of shift.. perhaps with a larger midi keyboard it works?

[@BradTennant]

Thanks!! I feel like I’ve tried to figure this out a few different times and always run into issues.

[@op-1g.s]

Big thumbs up for you man. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@BradTennant]

Thanks man!✌️

[@reneschier663]

Super cool track!

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate that! Thanks!!

[@Digiphex]

4:00 I can't make this work on the OP-1 Field.

[@BradTennant]

The LFO doesn’t work the same way on the field? That’s kinda lame

[@xxbissi3349]

Cool man!

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate it!

[@joegrant413]

Love the video. Which effect are you using on the drum? Punch?

[@BradTennant]

Thanks! Yeah I threw Punch on the drums and the Value LFO If I remember correctly

[@SigmundGjengedal]

Are these stock-sounds? If not, is there any way to buy patches from you? :) Tnx!

[@BradTennant]

I put up some patches for free download in my FM Synth tutorial, but I'm planning on putting together a pack of a bunch soon as well as some sample packs. If you want to check out the FM synth ones, check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHusXnybiN1koK8

[@SigmundGjengedal]

@@BradTennant Awesome!! You should, I would buy it mos def. Thank you for all the content, it's much appreciated during the pandemic :)

[@BradTennant]

@@SigmundGjengedal That's good to know! I'm working on getting the website stuff setup so maybe I'll have something before the holidays hit. Keep your eyes peeled! I appreciate the support!

[@MarcellJjr]

I'm coming from logic as well and panicked also hence why I'm watching this video LMFAO

[@BradTennant]

Yeah that jump from DAW to the tape based workflow on the op-1 was a confusing situation haha

[@MarcellJjr]

@@BradTennant I didn't see you replied to me over a year. Im still loving it :) if you have a beat in your head this machine will make it a reality

[@PFDarkside]

Is there a way to sustain with the Endless Sequencer? I can get repeats but I’m looking for longer chords. Hold and step instead of retapping each chord?

[@BradTennant]

Yeah, just hold down your chord while holding shift and tap out how long you want it to be. Alternatively, you could add a long tail/release to your synth ADSR, but that might get muddy depending on what you're going for.

[@PFDarkside]

@@BradTennant thank you, it’s working well. Thanks for your videos on the OP-1, it’s a very fun device.

[@mollieg2912]

good tips kin d eyes

[@BradTennant]

I appreciate it dude!

[@rafbass]

Hahaha this intro ❤️😁

[@carlocerato]

wow man you own a lake near which you create music.you are like a lake music master

[@BradTennant]

Hahaha I have a ground level apartment with a pond outside but I like your version better!

[@moonwolke123]

can someone tell me which headphones are the best for the OP-1? My current headphones are slightly too quiet, the other ones are not delivering enough bass..... So what do I have to look out for when choosing some new headphones?

[@BradTennant]

I've found that headphones have such a personal preference baked in. However, with that said, I've found that my Audio-Technica ATH-M50X work pretty well. I scored mine refurbished and saved about $50 if I remember right. They're comfy and have some pretty good bass. Before I got those I was using some Sony MDRV6 which were a little cheaper and also sounded pretty good but didn't have quite as much bass.

[@MrJackal43]

Buy an audio interface. That way you can control the level to your headphone monitor and do other cool things as well. Focusrite makes a good entry level one called the Scarlett 212, comes with nice condenser mic, interface cables and the interface itself. Which allows you to record instrument line or vocal mic to your Op-1, computer, iPad etc...

[@samroller5788]

Love your secret sauce

[@BradTennant]

Haha I appreciate it! Thanks!

[@adamprieto]

Im here for the intro.

[@BradTennant]

Haha awesome!

[@fartdog2]

Me too lmaoooo

[@G_ROBINSON89]

That intro 😂

[@plantfan2739]

endless sequencer has always made the most sense to me, the little drummer sequencer (i forget what it’s called) is too fiddly imo even though they technically control the same idk endless just makes more sense

[@plantfan2739]

but maaaan you’re on another level with it

[@BradTennant]

Thanks man!! I feel the same way about the sequencers. Endless just makes sense to me. It’s the only sequencer I use on the OP.

[@barrycampion9679]

I must be music illiterate ,I can't make a beat .I've never tried before. .op1 just popped out so I brought one.

[@BradTennant]

If you can count, you can make music!

[@jorgecuza9848]

Gorillaz vibeeee

[@BradTennant]

I'll take that! Haha thanks dude!

[@Soundwrecker]

You only programmed 2 notes on it. Poor tutorial.

[@BradTennant]

My sincerest apologies, your majesty. Never again will I let you down or I shall banish myself from society to live as a hermit where I truly belong. There. Now we we have both wasted time making pointless comments. Balance has been restored to the universe.

[@Soundwrecker]

@@BradTennant came here for the tutorial, didn't find much of a tutorial so I provided feedback. That wasn't meant to waste your time; your response wasted your time.

[@BradTennant]

Feedback is helpful. But I personally disagree that you gave me that. What you did provide was a fact masked as a criticism and a personal opinion. No suggestions on how to improve. And regardless of the semantics, you do know that just because I only used 2 notes that you could actually use more. You even have the option to use fewer notes. If you need a tutorial on how to make the jump from 2 notes to 3, then I guess you’ll just have to click on to the next one. Poor planning on my part I guess. I do sincerely hope you can find the knowledge I lack. Best wishes.

[@Soundwrecker]

@@BradTennant thanks for the gracious and more informative response. My original comment should have explained that my disappointment was that I felt the video was not really a tutorial as the title claimed, but more you talking about things on a video while minimally covering the titled topic. For the rando that drops into your channel via a search it didn't work for me. No biggie, just thought I'd leave feedback.