Mutable Instruments Beads - Meet the module

[@iwanwesterduin]

Just a tiny correction: You state that in wavetable mode, the time knob controls the filter cutoff. It actually controls the wavetable position, which incidentally might sound like a filter sweep depending on the selected wavetable.

[@blave549]

Great video. I just got one yesterday to replace my Clouds. I like this module a LOT better... I never got on with Clouds for some reason.

[@rpatrickharper]

Thanks so much for a really helpful walk-through of the main features of beads. I’ve had this module for several months and really appreciated your steady pace and clear description of the function of each knob - not always obvious at least to me! Yes please to a more in depth look at the modulation possibilities. Cheers Patrick

[@Jin-Hu]

Just picked one of these up for £150, can’t wait to get up and running, this video is extremely helpful thank you

[@kenswanson1093]

Hey sir, .. thanks much. Nice approach, at the beginning, .. just using the it's own wavetable source to study & demonstrate the basic features. Quite a few arrangements (infinite?), eh? I've had this module, for awhile .. and am still getting the hang of it. Supposing I will always be finding new things. Your demonstration at 13:30, .. those slow, wavy, .. quite lush sounds, .. really ear pleasing. A powerful audio gadget.

[@jarls5890]

A correction: Early on you state that the feedback rotary does not work as a feedback with a signal plugged in. This is incorrect. It is in fact feedback just like in a delay. You can use the rotary for manually setting the input level in if you hold down the quality selector button while turning it. If there is NO signal plugged in - the rotary works as a bank selector for the internal sound generator.

[@kryonid1350]

Great walkthrough! Clear and to the point, definitely helped me understand Beads a bit better. One thing I've learned that might be useful for some is that you can use the feedback / dry-wet / reverb modulation input to modulate more than one parameter at once - just hold the button and turn the knob you want to modulate, its LED will light up and you've got multiple parameters modulated.

[@888cromartie]

Yes, I think that is an error (simultaneous modulation of those knobs) in this walkthrough based on reading the manual. But otherwise this is a good intro to the module.

[@theoysterhouseboys]

I didn't know that. Thank you. Maybe I should read manuals more!

[@Larry30102]

Super helpful!! There are times when I feel giving up on Beads. You’ve renewed my curiosity.

[@mixolydian2010]

Nice explanation cheers,get the module much better now.

[@jonathanyoung6397]

This was really helpful, thank you! Love how you effortlessly make it slip into Boards of Canada mode at the end, I shall be trying that 😊

[@draconianrhythms]

Excellent tutorial mate 👍

[@SmoothSailingMusic]

great video. I'm a 3-4 weeks into owning beads and this video has really clarified alot for me.

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Thanks. Glad it was of some help. Hope you are loving Beads.

[@JoelHooks]

This is a wonderful introduction to this module and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@GeorgeLocke]

Go deep! Seriously, this is a great exploration of its possibilities.

[@Larry30102]

Excellent video! Many thx for your time and effort.

[@theoysterhouseboys]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it.

[@yuggothproductions]

This is an excellent demo! Just got Beads and this was great! Thanks! Cheers!

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Thanks so much!

[@wariusgaius]

This video shows that the music coming out of this module sounds like shit when you scratch the surface. Don’t get discouraged by it, keep the module and learn it. I was on the brink of selling it myself, glad I didn’t do it.

[@AdiGoldsteinComposer]

Great video! Thank you for sharing

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Cheers! You are welcome.

[@danielimhof3603]

Wow, perfect, just learned a lot more about beads! thank you for this great presentation! 🙏🏼

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Glad it was helpful! You are very welcome.

[@juradub2010]

A very useful video. Thank you. Yes, a more in depth video would be great...for example successfully programming grains to be triggered by a sequencer and other detailed aspects and tips of incorporating Beads into a hybrid workflow.

[@SteveMaggioncalda]

VERY helpful. Well done. Thank you!

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Glad to be of some use. Thanks!

[@andreasdamberg359]

super usefull!

[@rucasm]

Thank you!

[@theoysterhouseboys]

You’re welcome!

[@anthony.gerard]

Great ! Crystal clear video. Thanks.

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Thanks!

[@michaelshenton5760]

Dude wonderful work. Thanx for the video.

[@theoysterhouseboys]

Thanks Michael! So glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Limbic1000]

Very good tutorial, thank youuu I have a question, is Beads saving the audiobuffer after switching off..? Monsoon does it and that is so good!

[@JohnLRice]

😎👍

[@zuur303]

Too bad nigh impossible to obtain (now and in the future). Maybe Behringer will clone it now MI is shutting down...