Live Techno Tutorial With The Elektron Analog 4

[@LuctaeMusic]

This is my first video (aside from the music vid's). I hope you like it...! Do you want a topic te be addressed, let me know!

[@mickolos]

Nice. I gotta DB4, I assume the effects are similar, not mad about the reverb or distortion myself but like the delay. Love your videos boss, great to see not just technical info but also inspirational stuff too. Keep up the great work.

[@LuctaeMusic]

@@mickolos Thx McG! Yeah I believe the fx are similar. Mod and DMG I never use, Res has some nice things, delay is really good. Reverb is OK for pushing things to the background to make room for the next track. The DB4 is Really next level, congrats on that fine mixer! Next week a new motivational vid is coming... Stay tuned!

[@technolover3035]

In my opinion we (and youtube) lack of video tutorial about the Analog Four when it comes to techno (and when I find some they are all focused on "melodic techno" - I would be pleased to see some more "raw" or "banging" stuff)

[@raysubject]

Analog 4 is literally best sounding HW synth i had for my entire music journey (25-30years), and i had a hell lot of them.. It sounds just fantastic.

[@ffsrectinaught2968]

I wanted to get rid of mine for a minute, but I just couldn't. There's just something about the way you can use it.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Nice man! Really awesome machine, sounds you met your dream partner...!

[@LuctaeMusic]

@@ffsrectinaught2968 Yeah, I get you! A perfect example how technology can inspire right? You hang on to that beast...!

[@AnalogKitchen]

You started! Good on you brother! Full support from my side

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx AK! Really appreciate your support. It’s the start of my KZbin journey, there is a lot to explore and uncover. Looking forward to it… we’ll keep in touch!

[@hudspace]

I really love the approach you’re taking with these videos where you target one piece of gear in your setup and explain what’s happening, keeping the viewer’s feet moving in the process. I’d love to see one on that mixer!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx Brian! Good idea about the mixer!

[@jamesketz6506]

Luctae my big bearded friend, what a great vid ! I love it ! Also thanks for sharing the first moments of our joined musical adventures. It was a pleasure to ignit the Techno flame and it's awesome to see what a big steps you made and still are making. Sharing your knowledge is very inspiring for starters but also for individuals who are getting grey and bold like myself. Keep on going mate !!!! Warm greetz K@Z

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I still have a lot to learn. With dedication and hard work, I’ll get there…!

[@Datacustic]

The kick does not need to be tuned when it’s tail time is very short, but as longer the tail is, the more bass will ring, mostly because the pitch envelope of the kick is already on zero while kick amp envelope still plays which is a steady bass note. That’s the reason why I use super short kicks.

[@LuctaeMusic]

I agree with you about tuning the kick when it comes to melodic content. However... There is also woofer movement, you dont want to have those bass/kick frequencies fighting for woofer capacity.

[@dangayle]

Hey, I really appreciate your video. I like how it's very real, your story about starting from scratch and dedicating yourself to the craft. I love it.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thanks a lot! Glad you can appreciate it!

[@Slowlyburnedelectronics]

Hi! I have similar equipment, but currently I am in the stage of making rubbish. Well done, you make nice grooves and you project good vibes too!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Hi Nostrom! Still looking into the format of these video’s, but I will address the topic on how to get past that stage in future video’s. What topic would you like to have discussed? I think there’s more people like us…

[@Slowlyburnedelectronics]

@@LuctaeMusic I believe that you are on the right track with this kind of video. I mean there are a lot of videos out there with either jams or tutorial of how to make kicks, pads etc. I liked the concept of a small throughout the process of setting up a live jam and basic points for consideration for example how to match kick and bass, noise usage etc.

[@technolover3035]

Thanks for this great video! In my opinion we (and youtube) lack of video tutorial about the Analog Four when it comes to techno. I own one (Grey MK2 as yours) for a few weeks now (I was more of a "computer based producer") and I would be really interested in any kind of "techno tutorial" with the A4. Sound design but also any "sequencing" tips.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Hi fellow 303 lover... Glad you liked it! It's actually a very good suggestion to make another A4 video, tailored to techno! First I'm focussing on my upcoming live gig, then I'll dive into video making again!

[@technolover3035]

@@LuctaeMusic can't wait for it ! :-)

[@ACIDis...]

Nice and friendly explanation of your gear, subscribed for more! Good quality of sound, good speech, nice vid and great setup! Analog Kitchen feel in the background! Great you promote your friends! I really enjoyed and keep on waiting for the next! Peace

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you for your kind words! ✌️

[@johnstewart8132]

I really enjoyed this video big man, clear and to the point , I look forward to hearing more from you, I love these types videos of videos explaining how you work it ✊

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you John! My goal is to make a video every week, so there is more to come…

[@vroteg]

It’s actually one of the most beautiful sounding synths…

[@LuctaeMusic]

Glad you like it! I think it's awesome too, but I like novation and moog machines a little bit better in terms of filters and osc's. I can't imagine parting with it thoufg, it's way to awesome!!

[@MrMcNizzle]

Excellent video and almost the same setup that I have. Great to see you progress and make awesome content

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thanks!!

[@M1L31]

really powerful bassline 😊 thanks for the explanation- it will help me a lot! and now I know how to use the accent feature 😉 A4 is a deep instrument. the learning curve is really flat but if are able to master it you will get a hell of incredible sounds of it appreciate your efforts! please more of this tutorials AND you deserve definitely more subs 😎

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx M B! You are right, its not an easy machine, but wel worth the effort!!

[@ArkbLT]

Very cool video, man! Cool and interesting workflow to get that cool sound you make! Just keep it up! 🙌🙌🙌

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx mate, really appreciate that!

[@dustyrhodes1655]

Dope content man! Found you as I'm about to get a A4 MK2. Subbed!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you! Did you get yours already?

[@Hysteric_Subjects]

This was great following yoooou Gotta read comments see if anyone asked about your road case

[@spuntrader4838]

I don't get why you're adding a melodic bass ontop of the rymthmic base. They are fighting for frequency it sounds super muddy on good headphones.

[@anthonygutin6515]

Hi ! I would know if it possible what Kind of lfo is used and his values. It grooves the pretty cool ! Good live set, and good explications ! You rules !

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you kindly! Can you point out what particular sound you'd wanna know about?

[@modelpovedenia]

good work! thank you!

[@ghostinplainsight4803]

Cool jam, thanks for the tips or sequencing. Why don't you use the send/return on the DB2, couldn't you route in your reverb and delay, then apply them to any track?

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you! The db2 doesn’t have send/returns, only 2 onboard fx busses. Also… as for the collider pedal, it’s part of my sound designing, it uses a patch per track

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Great video! Are you using the elektron Digi for sounds at all or just the brain? I've got an A4 + Peak + Monologue XD module + Hydra module. Circuit Tracks as the 🧠. So im only using 7 tracks total (3 tracks from Circuit sequencing Hydra, Peak and XD + 4 tracks on A4) . Have you tried an XD? It's an outstanding synth and the filter is as good as it gets imo. Great reverbs on it as well.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx! I use the digitakt for samples too, mainly some vocal trigs, maybe some ambience, or a filtered down drum loop. The XD is a great piece of kit, I owned one, but ended up selling it. The third programmable osc and excellent fx, that filter just didn't do it for me. It sound fine when set to a position, but sweeps just didnt sound right to my ears. Maybe that's a personal thing though...

[@Hysteric_Subjects]

Pretty dope brother

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you brother!

[@effebidi9677]

Hello. I call it the bass train-line ( I call it so ): the groovy ongoing bass. It is the one the we make once and never touching again. Ex0ecially the tuning . Actually should exist some dedicated to it better than whats around. Moog made a one but its the only alternative , which I don't like for the lack of waveforms and some tiny screen.... Choosing our basic base train/line seams so easy but its not. In a live set nothing has to be wasted and the best its to use potential and space in the more practic way. I enjoyed ur vid. Thanks a lot for the hint. my studio equip: deluge+blofeld+monologue

[@LuctaeMusic]

Glad you liked it! Music for life!

[@ShurikatMusic]

Nice video ! Thank you !

[@LuctaeMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thx for dropping by!

[@marcosluisjimenez3194]

Luctae, could you write the brand or model of the flightcase please??

[@LuctaeMusic]

If i only knew… it’s a 2nd hand case and originally it was custom built, so I don’t know…😎

[@log4p]

so, you have 5 sound sources… of which 3 are stereo… and a 4 channel mixer. Maybe it is somewhere in the video.. but how does that work?

[@LuctaeMusic]

Technically its a 5ch mixer although the 5th channel has no fader. I use the ext input of the A4 for the TD-3 + fx

[@tiffanzsolti]

I own the DT/DN. Also techno producing since not too long ago. Would you recommend me the A4 as the 1st higher tier Elektron box?

[@LuctaeMusic]

I’d say it would be an upgrade, yes. Sound wise it had a lot to offer, although different than fm or samples obviously. It sounds gritty and analog, has its own character. Major game changer for me is kits. But also cv outs, inputs individual outs and the infinite sound sculpting possibilities are important. It all depends on what you are looking for offcourse.

[@tiffanzsolti]

@@LuctaeMusic thanks! But for CV outs you have to have a modular, or does it work with other stuff?

[@LuctaeMusic]

I use it to trigger the tap tempo input of my Strymon DIG

[@molina.unofficial]

Nice jam mate.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx maak Mark!

[@mickolos]

Do you use the effects on the DB2 much? Are they good quality?

[@LuctaeMusic]

Yes I use them for transitions and small breaks. It sounds absolutely awesome. Very usable fx in real life.

[@RadekPilich]

Next time, put a zoomed cutout of A4 display instead of your headcam cutout and put your headcat cutout inplace of A4 display :D

[@LuctaeMusic]

I might do that, I’m not very content with my face either 🖖

[@djbrunomalta]

nice Brod...

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx Bruno!

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

great!!!!!!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thanks!!!

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

@@LuctaeMusic ik zou graag meer willen weten van je setup. Ik denk aan een elektron digitakt met een moog trinity setup. Wellicht nog een tr8-s. De digitakt heb ik enigszins kunnen begrijpen maar de elektron octatrack was echt een brug te ver.

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

Ik zou heel graag meer te weten komen hoe je een en ander qua midi setup aansluit en goed laat lopen. Die digitakt is jouw brein en sequencer. Die stuurt dus 8 interne en een aantal externe kanalen aan. Toch ? Maar ik hoor je ook praten over een “reaper” en een midi splitter ?

[@LuctaeMusic]

Eigenlijk alles vertrekt vanuit de digitakt richting de midi splitter naar alle synths. Van de A4 gebruik ik de midi through naar de td3 dacht ik. Ik ga binnenkort nog een video doen over hoe het technisch gezien in elkaar Zit

[@maarzt]

good!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thank you!

[@lipo-exe8694]

good job man, just volume up instruments please when playin

[@LuctaeMusic]

Thx Lipo! Ill Look into that...

[@SKilldj]

Hoppa💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@LuctaeMusic]

Hey man!

[@neonpop80]

$2000+ for a machine that plays a basic music/sound line in the background?? What's the justification for the price?

[@LuctaeMusic]

I'm not playing one song when I play live...😉

[@tricks-and-tips]

Oeh, nog wel lang wachten.

[@LuctaeMusic]

Heb gezocht naar wat het juiste moment is voor het mysterieuze algoritme… Morgen ochtend als je wakker wordt 😎

[@tricks-and-tips]

@@LuctaeMusic Hahahahahahahahaha! Het mysterie van het algoritme. Ik geloof er niet meer in (dat ik het ga foppen). Ondertussen heb ik zoveel rare dingen gezien in m'n kanalen, dat er echt weinig touw aan vast te knopen is, anders dan 'vaak, veel en nog meer posten'. (helaas, want kwantiteit en kwaliteit gaat vaak slecht samen) En net als je denkt dat je het weet, is de AI weer een stapje verder en kun je weer opnieuw gaan analyseren. Gewoon maken waar je energie van krijgt, dan is het iig leuk :) En daarover gesproken: Vette video. Duidelijk en interessant! Een paar ongevraagde adviezen van mijn kant :) Indien mogelijk in je camera : focus en belichting vastzetten (AF en AE locken) Hoofdstukken toevoegen in youtube (helpt het algoritme ook, want daar wordt je op gevonden) Voor mij mag het net wat compacter qua tijd (dat is overigens persoonlijk). Check vooral goed wat je audience doet. Hoe lang blijven ze 'hangen' en wat kijken ze wel / niet.

[@LuctaeMusic]

@@tricks-and-tips Hehehe...Ik snap wel wat je zegt, maar ja je moet wat. Dan maar een goede gok. Een vast tijdstip schijnt sowieso beter te zijn voor de voorspelbaarheid van kijkers. Dat van de AF, daar heb je helemaal gelijk in. Rookie mistake... Ik was het wel van plan, maar vergeten in te stellen. Compacter ben ik het ook mee eens. Hoofdstukken met ik eens even induiken! Dankjewel voor je feedback man 🙏🏻

[@85ringostar]

Hey man are you on Instagram?

[@LuctaeMusic]

Yes, but not active 😇

[@85ringostar]

@@LuctaeMusic what's your email?