Mood jam w/ Oxi One, MiniFreak, MicroMonsta 2, Model D, Tetra, Polymoon, Echosystem, and eurorack

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A live, semi-improvised synth jam performed entirely on hardware.
Big thanks to Michael at Capra Design for making custom stands for so many of these pieces of hardware. Go check them out!: www.etsy.com/shop/CapraDesign...
I picked up the Oxi One not so long ago and have been excited to finally get it on the table. It didn't disappoint! Here, I'm using four different types of sequencing (monophonic, polyphonic, generative, and chord) for the four different synth instruments, all on the same sequencer. On top of that, the Oxi One's diatonic transposition (called "HARMON" scale mode) has the chord sequencer controlling the transposition of two of the other sequencers, so that the bass and melody play along with the chords. It's a fast and fun sequencer that also feels physically sturdy and great (except for the larger pad buttons for me). Plus it's battery powered! Definitely a sequencer that works for me.
A few other notes on gear here:
The MiniFreak and MicroMonsta 2 continue to be great, and can play a few types of roles in a setup while also being compact.
I got the Tetra in a trade, because I was curious, and I actually think it'll be a great multi-timbral solution for setups with the Octatrack or other sequencers. More with it soon, hopefully!
The Endorphin.es Ghost is really working for me. Moments after I recorded this video, they released a firmware update that greatly improves the filter, plus adds signal-rate- and bit- reduction, which sound great and are super useful. It's a great all-in-one effects unit.
Oxi One - Melodic Sequencing
Arturia MiniFreak (using only its internal effects) - pad
Audiothingies Micromonsta 2 (using only its internal effects) - generative plucks
Blackout Model D through Meris Polymoon - bass
Sequential Tetra through Empress Echosystem - melody
Kenton Audio Thru - MIDI thru box
Eurorack drums:
- Intellijel Steppy 1U - drum sequencing
- Mystic Circuits IDUM - extra drum sequencing colour
- Prok Kick, Tiptop 808 Snare, Prok Hats, WMD Fracture - drum voices
- Intellijel Mixup - mixer
- Intellijel FSR 1U - performance pad for extending perc decay
- Endorphin.es Ghost - filter, delay, reverb, compression
Performed and recorded live, with some additional EQ, compression, and limiting, primarily on the master.
Thanks for listening.
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[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Be my mentor , Mentor ! - Strong Hoskingianna in this one ! 🤗

[@GeorgeL909]

*rips shirt off and flexes every muscle and screams* "yeeaaaahhhhhh!!!!" That's how I express appreciation for well mixed and composed synth jams, of which this was a very creative one. Good. *walks away sweating and breathing heavily*

[@alastairmacgillivray7918]

And here I am with my knobs labeled like some kind of peasant.

[@joesweeney6262]

This is an incredible performance. Even though all my synths are softsyths (Voltage 2, bitwig, etc) I always learn from your performances and take the techniques you show into my own rigs and jam sessions. Thank you! You are making the world a little brighter each time you post.

[@jaysire]

Very cool use of the Oxi. I just got mine and even though I know how all the fancy features work, it's going to take a while for my pieces not to sound too simplistic. You manage to incorporate it very well in your workflow.

[@notsoquiet6598]

F***ing epic, as per usual.

[@Kumie]

Excellent, as always! Loved the stereo panning on the drums through the Ghost.

[@grainyday]

So tasteful .

[@TheBrettEnglish]

One of my favorites!! Simple yet complex. Great work as always

[@willswitchcraft]

I don't see a lot of MicroMonsta's coming across my feed, so this caught my ear/eye.......interesting..................

[@JayHosking]

I'll be honest that it's not the most immediately sonically pleasing synth, but it's flexible, it has sweet spots, the effects are useful for settling it in a mix, and it's tiny / perfect for compact setups, so I think it's pretty cool.

[@willswitchcraft]

It''s always interesting to get a better sense of some of these 'niche' pieces of gear, that we'd normally never get to check out.....thanks for the insights.....

[@Zenkman]

Only a few patterns but so much power ! Great

[@TheCollisionDivisionMusic]

You're quite the master. I'm always looking forward to the next thing you conjure up. Incredible work as always. Cheers! 🎉

[@Probbie]

Oh yes; loving this my friend. 👏👏👏

[@Sousless]

Amazing work!

[@jregras]

Well this was wild!!! Super fun, lots of surprises. Cheers!!

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Right enjoyed that a masterful display of control, great sounds and composition.

[@corri303]

flawless!

[@DylanParisMusic]

lovely work on this one

[@microfx]

epic performance!

[@kossfort1848]

Amazing, thank you !

[@SymaticStar]

Very nice work here

[@duncanthompson957]

Another bloody masterpiece !!!

[@johnslater154]

Dude that fracture sounds wild!!

[@JayHosking]

Fracture is a pretty incredible module. Stereo, tons of perc sounds from vanilla to weirdo, great CV control, trig inputs for both the clap and individual "ticks" of the clap... I love it.

[@bleighhh]

I think you are my fav on yt. Where do you send all the audio to capture it? I do not see any mixer

[@parkerhordon]

Been looking forward to this one! That tetra sounds really great!

[@JayHosking]

It's fantastic! Really underrated and great form factor.

[@aleho1]

Very well executed, I dont find a lot of people that are into using hardware, the old school way with both analogue and digital, to get as much out of it as you can. Would love to jam one day! an international meet up! 😊

[@thesnipecatcher116]

Fantastic! I love the idea of the Oxi One, but it’s still regulated to pattern jams because I haven’t taken the time to really learn it. One of these days!

[@kuanjian]

Great jam! How do you like the oxoione compared to the Hapax? Would love to know your thoughts.

[@inspiretech02]

The drum is a bomb

[@policek6276]

Wow❤ magic pur❤

[@rickborrowman2573]

Do you do any liver performances anywhere? Great music, would love to see you live!

[@JayHosking]

Playing Seattle next month, and aiming to start booking more live stuff when possible.

[@TreyBruceable]

Beautiful! I’d love to know how much you have to battle with the Model D and line level through a pedal or multiple pedals. What’s that process like, especially if you’re wanting to change an effect algorithm mid sequence?

[@parislaurent8488]

Top

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

What is unusual Model D with blue and white colors ?) Thank you Jay! You always on top.

[@JayHosking]

A friend of mine did a custom paint job on one of the standard Model D clones. And thanks!

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

@@JayHosking oouuu! It was just a Behringer clone?!)))

[@cleekersneaker]

Fun

[@krystiankrewniak]

Blackout? It's a Behringer Model D. Is that just the face plate that is different? Cool piece of music!

[@JayHosking]

Yes, it is a Behringer Model D that my friend lovingly repainted right down to the switches, in his particular style that we all refer to as "blackout". And thanks!

[@patrizio7]

Oxi Vs Hapax?

[@JayHosking]

For me, Oxi. But it will depend on your workflow and requirements.

[@WuLeeGuitars]

​@@JayHoskingSaw you played a Deluge as well at some point.. Deluge or Oxi for sequencing? ;-) And thank you for your regular Inspiration!

[@yaroslav9586]

I don't know why but this melody remind me Jean-Michel Jarre