Let's Make Techno with Torso T-1 algorithmic sequencer and Intellijel Palette case

[@joelaplaca1546]

Greetings from a New Yorker in London! I have 2 T1’s (was one of the first to purchase). From one synth dad to another, I thank you for clearest explanation of the T1’s use with modular (just bought a black and gold shared system). It would be great if you could do another video with more advanced applications. Gratitude and respect ! Joe

[@SynthDad]

Hi Joe and thank you! I’ve sold my T1 since making this video as I found myself using the Oxi One more and more so I’ve no more videos planned on it unfortunately

[@alexbarn]

Great video…it’s the 3rd video I’ve seen demo’ing this…this one is easily the most informative and well explained…well done!

[@SynthDad]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had no idea Benn and Oora were also doing T-1 videos, pure coincidence!

[@pitchpatch]

same here. great job 🙌🏻

[@stephendownes1904]

Delighted to see someone Irish doing good gear tutorials on KZbin. Cheers for this and greetings from Dublin. I’m tempted to pull the trigger on the T-1 today!

[@SynthDad]

Thanks! T-1 is a lot of hands on fun to play!

[@elektrenai219]

Best video on the Torso.Explained it better than the other vids on here.Also no potted plant next to your gear :)

[@SynthDad]

Glad it was helpful! I just can't seem to keep those potted plants alive long enough :)

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

You are PERFECT for my level of understanding the Rabbithole ! thanx a Bunch Dad !

[@Nemorosus]

Just got my T-1. Your vid helped me out on how to set up my CV configuration, thanks!

[@SynthDad]

Glad I could help!

[@damienwoods5744]

Clear, tight, well structured. Thank you.

[@jodd5534]

your videos are so excellently produced and recorded.

[@SynthDad]

Glad you like them!

[@mmmodular1878]

This is definitely a great educational tool to help understand my T-1 better. Cheers for the video!

[@SynthDad]

Glad you found it helpful! I'll do more with the T-1 in forthcoming videos

[@rhampton1914]

Now this is great because this is the type of sequence i like in a desktop style sequencer. & you can actually run a whole module system with this little setup. Great job I really like this video

[@SynthDad]

Thanks Reg! The T-1 is very capable as yes it can do both MIDI and CV sequencing

[@AndreaCichecki]

This is such great tutorial! Thank you 🎉😊

[@SynthDad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AndreaCichecki]

It's great! I'm still practising😅 @@SynthDad

[@edtotman2952]

Great video! I learned a few things. FYI, you don't have to push down on the knobs to adjust parameters. You only need to push if you want to see the changes.

[@SynthDad]

Ah yes that's right. Though on a video I need to show the changes happening hence the push.

[@ibara3321]

I bought my torso yesterday, but I can't find a way to access its configuration. can you help me? Thank you all

[@SynthDad]

I don't have a Torso any more, but did you try running the configuration program they supply on your computer?

[@ibara3321]

@@SynthDad Luckily, I found a way to download the t1 configuration on my Mac, and thank you for this short and at the same time so well explained video. Now there is still a lot of work ahead with this depth that it has in its system

[@tomaszfilipek5170]

Great video! So deep and great seq..after all this setting up ..who needs the music after all..;)

[@SynthDad]

I’ve barely scratched the surface of what it can do

[@ripsniff9742]

I just orderd a manual and will by the T1 next month. WHY did they stop making manuals!? Love reading them in the bath.

[@SynthDad]

Probably because the waterproof ones that float are so expensive to make :)

[@svetlovska]

Very clear and useful, thank you. You have sold another unit for Torso! :)

[@SynthDad]

I’m sure they’ll send me a thank you card ;)

[@RollrightKnights]

Brilliant video, thanks for such clear explanation of the Torso!

[@SynthDad]

Glad you found it useful!

[@linden2k]

Your videos are amazing!

[@SynthDad]

Thank you so much!

[@vincentpinson]

Nice video

[@SynthDad]

Thanks!

[@amedeo-v4j]

Awesome sequencer! If I add random modulation to a parameter it randomize just one time or does it keep changing?

[@SynthDad]

The randomisation cycles independently of the parameter it is randomising. But it will randomise the parameter constantly until you turn it of.

[@kostisv]

Great vid! You could theoreticaly do the same with T-1 and VCV rack?

[@SynthDad]

Yes definitely - just send MIDI from the T-1 into VCVrack and have fun!

[@ahzootube]

Can I eliminate the latency if I sync T1 with ableton over clck in using CV tools?

[@SynthDad]

That's probably the best approach, but latency will always exist, it's just physics

[@AidanMcQuay]

Torso T-1 looks so cool!

[@SynthDad]

It is very cool - had it on the shelf for a while and decided to dive deep into it this week

[@romi2910001]

Hi nice vid ,do you know if the midi out will involve any configurations on the torsos end for a drum machine or will it work by plug and play.. thanks

[@SynthDad]

That depends on how the drum machine receives MIDI. Some units will use a different MIDI channel for each sample lane (kick, snare, hat etc) so the note sent doesn’t matter. In that case it’s easy to set up each channel on the Torso. Other units will use the same MIDI channel for all sample but a different note number (Volca Sample is like this). So it’s a matter of figuring out your drum machine’s MIDI map and then configuring the T-1.

[@TwinLightsMusic]

Ah man, I was looking for some good vids on modular sequencers and found both: a) a fantastic sequencer option b) a f**king modular synth channel based in Ireland!!! Yes! I love finding good Irish channels on KZbin. Subscribed! How ya from Waterford :)

[@SynthDad]

Hey thanks for the kind words! Great to hear from another Irish modular user too - hello from Dublin!

[@pablo65315]

excellent work

[@SynthDad]

Many thanks

[@tellherlive]

awesome video

[@SynthDad]

Thanks!

[@SebticSmile]

Seems like a very cool device! Damn I want it 🤣

[@EdoardoMarcora]

I know they are very different beasts but, in your opinion and if you only had cash for one of them, which one between the Torso and OXI One is the more fun, musical and playable sequencer, and ultimately you would buy?

[@SynthDad]

Oh wow that is a tough question. They approach creating music very differently; Torso T-1 is a knob-per-function device where you can control it, but it takes control of the melody and notes. So if you like creating happy accidents the T-1 is great for that, but harder to build those ‘accidents’ into longer compositions. The Oxi One does allow you to generate melodies randomly and also can create these ‘happy accidents’ but it takes some menu-diving or mode switching. However the Oxi One also gives you more control to chain those melodies (i.e. patterns) into compositions and play them in a more structured way. Hope that helps to answer your question

[@EdoardoMarcora]

@@SynthDad thanks for your feedback. I am actually very curious about which one YOU would buy if you could only buy one (which is my situation).

[@synthesizers]

@@EdoardoMarcora Go with the oxi one IMO (I own both)

[@TheModularClubhouse]

Great stuff!

[@SynthDad]

Thanks!

[@ibara3321]

thank you so much

[@SynthDad]

You're welcome!

[@kalubandali2241]

do you prefer the t1 or oxi one?

[@SynthDad]

Tough question! The T-1 is great for hands-on live performance as it is very knob-per-function oriented. But if you want to make songs or build standard grid-beats it’s not ideal. Oxi One is great for composing songs and building more complex performances, but a bit harder to play live with. So it depends on what you use them for

[@kalubandali2241]

@@SynthDad Thank you for a great answer!

[@martintaylor9205]

Another great informative tutorial, actually got news letter from Elevator Sounds they have these arriving soon, TS1 £479.00 I think but does this do more than say a Beatstep Pro?? Any thoughts Cheers for your programs that are always exploring various tangents of Modular Synthesis MAGIC Thanks Synthdad 🆒🎶🎶🎶

[@martintaylor9205]

£459.00

[@SynthDad]

I saw Elevator had them coming in again. I don't have a BSP so can't give a good comparison, but I think it packs a lot of functionality into a very small space. And it has 16 tracks and multiple patterns, so you an build a whole song on it

[@martintaylor9205]

@@SynthDad yes agree although I’ll have to save up to get, also SURGEON using TS1 with Pulsar23 and Blackbox at moment in his latest set up

[@groundhog7871]

Very cool

[@SynthDad]

Thank you!

[@cksample]

YEAH TECHNO!!!

[@SynthDad]

HELL YEAH!

[@magjo665]

ooof that is rough, appreciate the walkthrough but the end result is... well, plain bad.

[@SynthDad]

Thanks for the honest feedback

[@FastRCToys]

Overpriced piece of gear. Get a Korg SQ-64 + QUbit Bloom for the same price !

[@SynthDad]

That's one way of looking at it. On the other hand it gives hands-on playability and is knob-per-function. And it doesn't take up any hp in your rack. Do you have a SQ-64?