Korg Monotron Duo For Movie Score

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Ever wondered if you could create a dark, atmospheric score straight out of Blade Runner with limited gear? In this video, we take on that challenge! Join us as we explore the capabilities of the Korg Monotron Duo pocket synthesizer and see if we can craft a cinematic soundscape worthy of the neo-noir classic.
This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the entire process, from building moody ambient drone and eerie pads on the Monotron Duo to utilizing the Zoom MS-70 CDR pedal to add essential reverb, delay, and modulation effects. We'll show you how to get the most out of your pocket synth setup to create haunting melodies and evoke the signature Blade Runner atmosphere.
Whether you're a seasoned synth player or just starting out, this video will inspire you to experiment and unlock the hidden potential of your gear. Learn valuable techniques for crafting film scores on a budget and discover how to transform your Korg Monotron Duo into a powerful tool for cinematic sound design.
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0:00 Gear introduction
0:51 Challenge presentation
1:15 Effect chain
1:49 Setting up the Monotron Duo
2:24 Demonstration start
4:14 Test with the actual movie
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[@maxwarfield6699]

Such a simple setup and the result… AWESOME.

[@nuno7997]

you got the mood right.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great result, good work!

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Thanks!

[@luistavares6670]

Very good as well, I'm very that I found your channel.

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Thank you I'm glad you appreciate!

[@luistavares6670]

Very nice of you and I do appreciate you actitude, thanks. DO NOT STOP MY FRIEND.

[@synth-eticfantasies5683]

Great video showcasing what can be done with minimal equipment!

[@maxmatson1578]

I have the CDR-70 myself and the duo is the only monotron I don't own I actually did a similar experiment on my boss RV-6 reverb with my monotron delay and got a really cool cinematic sound using the shimmer reverb on the boss and I controlled the timber using the tone knob for the shimmer

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

sounds like a great setup. Thanks for sharing!

[@Granularis]

Total wickedness! :D I love the simplicity!

[@rayderrich]

Great mood recreation, love this type of video.

[@glenesis]

Great stuff! Monotron Delay does it without outboard fx. It gets trippy as hell.

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

I made other videos with it 😉

[@craigsurette3438]

This sounds amazing ! A huge reverb can make basically anything sound epic and cinematic. What you are doing with the Monotron Duo here reminds me of old BBC Radiophonics soundtracks from the 70s, which were also done by getting super creative with very "lo fi" setups. The reverb makes such a difference here, I want to go looking to see if anyone has a recording of Bladerunner score, without any effects.

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Yes, the right effects on this little cheap machines can really make everything come to life

[@JoeH1538]

Another excellent video.

[@juancisneros8115]

Stalker (1979) vibes.

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

I'll check that out

[@SpaceAmbientMusic]

I'd say it's going more towards Dune2. Great stuff!

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

I'll take that too! 😆 Thanks

[@sonicbootcamp]

Sounds amazing, I need one...

[@RobsRocketTimes]

That was cool. I have a Monotron duo and the Monotron delay. I'd bet together you might get more effect along with the chorus?

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Definitely. I have explored some of the possibilities of the two of them in another video of mine, check my channel if you are interested 😉 thanks and cheers

[@mikrokosmiko1]

Great sound

[@EchoKraft]

Very cool !

[@Rhamsody]

Tasty stuff, my guy. Glad i found this channel. 👍🏾

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

I'm also glad to be useful. Let's keep in touch. Cheers

[@dodgingrain3695]

Really well done!

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Thanks!

[@WrathOfWood]

cool lil synth it is the best sound generator of the Monotrons imo, however tuning the pitch is a pain and I usually keep a tuner handy just to get the notes or auto tune the samples later

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Yep it's not easy to use it with other sound sources and keep it in tune, but it really sounds great

[@HannaManful]

ok so you're going mono INTO the MS-70 so i just wanna know if i should go for the cheaper MS-50, because i will be using it in the same way you're using yours here in this video. any info appreciated i am trying to learn this stuff.

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Hi. MS50 and 70 are similar but the second one is stereo, so for my needs is better. Yes the input is mono and the output is stereo because there are some stereo effects in the chain that do the magic. Keep on !

[@jevogroni4829]

having resonsnce is really nice. the original monotron has it. but the monotron delay lacks it. why camt they make a monotron rhat has it all

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

It would be great to have a monotron delay with resonance and also octave choice. There's always the possibility to modify it but you need some skills

[@raffoasus4086]

How do you get rid of the buzz when recording?

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Well... You don't. It becomes part of the composition 😆 Anyway, use a good audio interface and good cables, cut the low rumble under 30hz

[@thecolorcomputer]

Hey, that's cheating! The multistomp can do all things 😂

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Oops guilty 😆

[@thakyou5005]

Meanwhile, a poor kid with nothing but a piezo electric microphone and a few metal strings...

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Sorry but I didn't understand what you mean with this comment 🤔

[@thakyou5005]

@@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic Might aswell ignore it. Just sayin', some kids barely have what we can afford nowadays, but nonetheless they still make beautiful sounds with whatever they have.

[@_JellyWalker]

Sounds like a robotic whale!

[@ElectroMagnetic_AmbientMusic]

Never thought that way 😆