OP-1 05-14-17 (Airgonaut)

Making a track on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 using Cuckoo's "C-Mix" preset pack. Modular video synthesis visualizer by Brian Martin aka Jellyfish Nozzle (goo.gl/qhiqQS).
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[@RedMeansRecording]

Visualizer by Brian Martin aka Jellyfish Nozzle (goo.gl/qhiqQS) Get this track on Bandcamp: soundvision.bandcamp.com/album/so-far-so-good-ep Also available on all major digital music platforms in the "So Far, So Good EP". Get Cuckoo's "C-Mix" Pack: store.truecuckoo.com/ More OP-1 videos: goo.gl/ueiIO2 Spotify, Google Play, etc: linktr.ee/jjbbllkk

[@224Jaman]

Red Means Recording thanks for the nice high quality videos and music :)

[@RedMeansRecording]

224Jaman thank you, friend

[@zaneeeneal]

Hey Red, just curious friend. Where do you get your chord voicings from? Would you ever mess with Jazz Harmony? Maybe a little Bill Evans type stuff? Love your work dude, I live for your OP videos :P

[@RedMeansRecording]

I mess around until it sounds right? I really wish I knew proper chord voicings, especially jazz stuff, but as it is my music theory is a little stunted.

[@zaneeeneal]

Stunted or not some of the harmonies you use sound pretty hip, it's nice to hear stuff like that in electronic music :) If you ever wanna learn Jazz stuff I'd be totally down to help you do it, (I'm Jazz piano major at uni)

[@id104335409]

Every episode feels a like story.

[@lewismatthews1442]

A story that lets you to escape reality for a little while, a tainted bitter reality. I would live in red means recording world if it existed... :/

[@chancewilliams666]

Lewis Matthews but it does exist, as long as you watch the video you can enter the red means recording world.

[@albin0kr0we50]

FanamyRoo How does he?

[@TheCl0ckMan]

Your like the Bob Ross of music

[@heinyhxc]

A little late but I recently started showing my wife these videos since I found the channel yesterday and I described him the same exact way lol

[@overdoughmsm]

Were going to have a nice synth right here, and everyone needs a friend so we’re going to put down a little bass

[@brettlafleur27]

Mistakes are ok because you can Quantize them

[@suzannebailey9267]

this thread is a small gem stashed in a forgotten coat pocket

[@henrikpetersson3666]

Lol no

[@TheHollycopter]

I have no idea how this sorcery works. *But it's freaking cool, and this song is awesome.*

[@motokour4018]

this KZbin channel is maybe the only one where i read the comments and everyone seems to be high for some reason.

[@RedMeansRecording]

FOR SOME REASON

[@NVDVS]

then maybe you shouldn't check out customgrow420

[@Цельнометаллическийразработчик]

We _are_ high. On Red Means Recording :-)

[@littlesnowflakepunk855]

MrSuicideSheep's comments are similarly high

[@bent540]

wuh?

[@theycallmejpj]

a lot of Beethoven and Mozart's work was in B flat, and a few years ago NASA were able to measure the frequency of a black hole 250 million light years away in the Persues cluster that was emitting a B flat 57 octaves below middle C. there is some theory that there is a connection and that the universe as a whole likes to resonate in B flat

[@RedMeansRecording]

+theycallmejpj holy shit what, Haha. That is awesome.

[@theycallmejpj]

www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-black-holes-sing and it wasn't a collection of frequencies with harmonic overtones, just a straight B flat. I think I liked it cos I thought "the universe resonates in B flat" would be an awesome title for a song/album. plus i'm a closet cosmology nerd in fact if you believe in string theory all matter (and certain types of energy) in the universe is essentially a collection of vibrations

[@jasonkyriakos1845]

always when playing things back through my speakers in B flat, my desk would resonate and shake and make the bass extremely loud... only with B flat, that is. And I've tried that shit with other speakers and on other desks. I don't know about the universe resonating in B flat, but my downstairs neighbors' heads definitely do

[@Rottwiler44]

Then let it be known that trumpets are the best instrument in the universe, only second to flugal horns ;)

[@randjoycevonnegut]

tenor sax tho

[@eclipsedbadger]

why are these videos so damn calming? like damn. I just wanna chill and pet kittens now

[@RedMeansRecording]

i also wish to pet kittens please send kittens

[@jaildesigner]

You always make me think that this is easy.

[@BlueHoundDog]

"Have you tried a low pass filter? Life can be harsh without one." Genius

[@TheLord9000]

Oh hell yeah! I discovered this channel just yesterday and I love all of this stuff. You got me more interested in synths, now I want my own OP-1 :D

[@purplelizard2348]

Welcome

[@TheLord9000]

Well, hello there! How is your day going?

[@purplelizard2348]

TheLord9000 It is doing good!

[@TheLord9000]

@PurpleLizard 23 I'm glad it's ok. It is really a rare occurence to have such a kind conversation online. However I have already noticed that community here is great. @Kirill Heifez Yeah, the price is crazy, for now I'll stick with my guitar and an old keyboard, but in the future... Who knows... :D

[@RedMeansRecording]

+TheLord9000 hello and welcome!

[@go1988]

I love the narration and animation you put into your videos. It's apparent how much care and love you put into your videos, it's really nice to see that (:

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@go1988]

+Red Means Recording (Jeremy Leaird-Koch) seriously, something about your videos makes me smile (: I like to think it's because of your personality that shows through your videos

[@Amorel86]

Gottfried Gehberger exact same thought! i enjoy watching the whole videos!

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Gottfried Gehberger that makes me happy to hear

[@beawolfe]

I need a shirt that says "rad means sadmorning"

[@betterrobots]

What a massive tune. MASSIVE. DANGEROUSLY LARGE.

[@laloloche-z2f]

Still give me that smile listening :)

[@RedMeansRecording]

:):)

[@GordonPhillips]

Your rhythms are infectious! So smooth...

[@paintingjo6842]

Alright I need a shirt that says: Smol Soft Smoft Smorft Smorlft Smorflrtt Smorlftorlg

[@Ernestitotovar]

This is actually ULTRA COOL. I miss octocat though.

[@harmonicsdetroit]

This might be my favorite of your OP-1 songs actually. Epic groove!

[@TheCompodulator]

As soon as he said "kitten blanket" this fucked up image of about 50 live kittens sewn together into a rectangle came to mind.

[@ben_burnes]

Might be my favorite one yet, that offbeat snare is perfect. Great work as always, with the music, the commentary, the video editing. It's inspirational (and a bit intimidating) to watch these :)

[@RedMeansRecording]

don't be intimidated frend! and yeah, love that offbeat rhythm.

[@ben_burnes]

Ah, it's just that old feeling of Impostor Syndrome kicking in. Just gotta power through and keep on making things. If you don't mind me asking, how do you set up your camera and stuff? Considering that Head gets in the way once in a while, seems to be way up high pointed downward. Still trying to find a good way to clearly off what I'm doing and also keep things nice and zoomed in.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Like this! instagram.com/p/BTkFd6jhA0y/?taken-by=jjbbllkk

[@ben_burnes]

Gotcha! The jam I did a few weeks ago had the same setup, but my table was too damn wobbly and things shook a lot. Next time, I must use a better table :)

[@RedMeansRecording]

Sturdy keyboard stand plus something like this (www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/) works great.

[@NueThunderKing]

This sounds like intro or credits scene of some action movie. Nice.

[@SpiralPegasus]

I can totally tell that, even through text alone, you're an hilarious person. Keep that up, this sad world needs more funny people.

[@MikaByrd]

I don't know why, but this song just evokes.. happiness. It makes me feel good. It's good to just vibe to when you're not doing anything!

[@Rawdio1]

15:40 - just.... wooooooow! love this!

[@eye3249]

love the woopy snoopy things there..

[@FranciscoPadillaNOESREPTAR]

I miss Octocat.

[@alvin_row]

Francisco Padilla Too bad Octocat doesn't miss you :/

[@Shupppet]

I'm sure she's off "making more friends"

[@marceli-wac]

We all do :(

[@silvenshadow]

Octocat!

[@warpscout]

Hey Octocat, I have a FACE!.... wont you come back here ?? (:b>)

[@connersound8443]

Man, wish I could afford this, such an amazing synth.

[@Hyperhazard]

This is the most meta episode yet. Also, that release though ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Edit: Btw, the beat process part was relatable. Takes forever to find it JUST RIGHT. The "Here it comes" part was orgasmic... but you didn't hear that from me.

[@RedMeansRecording]

+HYPER HAZARD is it weird to say I love this song? I love this song.

[@RedMeansRecording]

🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@SushiiZProductions]

This is my favourite song that you've made dude, do you think maybe you could release a vocal-less version?

[@warpscout]

Still one of my favorites!

[@MrThrashman666]

I love your attitude, and the beats are ssssoo chill

[@zapod20]

This is amazing. A lost Orbital track. Love it!

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@jemgel1162]

Damn this is so very fine! Thanks for showing your workflow, and the captions make me smile!

[@RedMeansRecording]

+jemgel thank you friend

[@jmatonis]

Very nice! Kind of brings me back to my Orbital days.

[@RedMeansRecording]

love Orbital!

[@mauroinvernici4457]

Really impressed! Like usual, you don't make just cool tracks you also teaching me on OP-1.. thank you!

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Mauro Invernici happy to teach!!

[@erickvillalba5985]

I still listening it at 2021, and i still get the same vibe since i heard it the first time.. MAGIC!

[@milaberdenisvanberlekom4615]

Your videos are like sitting down with an crazy friend having a cup of tea and listening to yet another crazy story. Along with all the "Wow I would never have come up with that" and the "Wow I would've never dared to do it like that" and a good laugh too. Thanks for that

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Jaïr Berdenis van Berlekom aha, that is awesome

[@zsaga5959]

you seem like one of the most genuinely friendly and terrifically talented people out there, good job, i'm in love with your jams

[@RedMeansRecording]

thank you zaida

[@jakewelch.design]

I absolutely love the interface on the op 1, it's so stylized and fun

[@JTMusicbox]

Great video. Love the text! It’s you talking to us but feels almost like a voice from the ether speaking directly into my head on behalf of the music. Love that you used Chuckoo’s preset pack. You turned me on to his channel through references to him and I’m so thankful you did!

[@late.student]

Those visuals melted my face. It's okay.

[@K_hessel]

Jeremy, bad news, that low pass filter you lended to me, I lost it. Could I return an equal or greater portion of some other object back to you? My regards

[@RedMeansRecording]

+TheSlightEuphoric if you have a resonant bandpass or z-plane those are acceptable :)

[@K_hessel]

I have large quantities of food and some cooking skill, could that suffice as a suitable substitute?

[@RedMeansRecording]

OK FINE :)

[@mbirth]

You can probably get a new one from Sainsbury's … at least that's where Beardyman gets his filters.

[@JoramMachtSachen]

I could watch these videos all day. They are so calming, and funny, and teach so much. Ned leads a herring.

[@RedMeansRecording]

:)

[@JennaSoberman]

i get my op-1 in two days, i can't wait!!

[@RedMeansRecording]

hell yes

[@MRay-zj4ro]

Still have it? How did it turn out? 😀

[@mbirth]

I started watching your videos because I'm in awe with the OP-1 user interface… but I kept watching because of your entertaining style and the awesome music you get out of this plastic thingy…

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Markus Birth it is a very engaging interface!

[@TheKidOfLaughter]

I want one of these but they're so eEXPENSIVE

[@callumalston5755]

That bass sound is magical

[@misspiggie2839]

3:53 and on.. HOLY SHIT THAT BEAT YES

[@orangejewsify]

Didn't know I needed this song till I heard it. Absolutely stunning!

[@TH4TONEGIRL]

Listening to the music you create just makes me want to play Sonic the Hedgehog on N64, or like watch A Goofy Movie - I love it.

[@MonsterDubClub]

If I had a spare £800 kicking about, I would buy this device tomorrow. It amazes me how creative and powerful it is!

[@mysteryperson4295]

Another great video. Loving the vibe of this track and the visuals with it!

[@RedMeansRecording]

thanks, really happy with brian's contribution too!

[@hiqwertyhi]

dude that shellsort reference made my week. flashback to 2nd year data structures and algorithms.

[@fen4554]

That capcom jingle at the start; Now I have Megaman X title theme playing in my head..

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Friendly Metroid yay my work here is done.

[@JohnLukich]

Dude it was instantaneous for me too.

[@SunVee]

i've clearly discovered these a little late, but man do i love this video series :)

[@TheVergile]

Dude is lending out his low pass filter, still everyone in the comments is high

[@WaLterNO]

Hands down my favorite piece you have created in this series.

[@RedMeansRecording]

+WaLter .NO nice, thank you

[@MattIsTalking]

Reminds me of fez a little. This is dope

[@Chauxz]

ye same

[@RedMeansRecording]

That was Disasterpeace, right? Love that person's work. Was pretty dope he did the It Follows soundtrack too.

[@MattIsTalking]

Red Means Recording yeah! He also did Hyperlight drifter. He's also doing another soundtrack for the director of it follows

[@RedMeansRecording]

HYPE

[@NikkoHawkes]

Everything this channel puts it reminds me of a more upbeat Disasterpeace! I love it. Have you ever considered making soundtracks for games?

[@StupidRobotFightingLeague]

Thanks for keeping me company while I was doing my house cleaning. I cranked through most of your songs.

[@codyhiggslol]

reading the text is like reading two harry potter books

[@owenbogler8591]

Your videos make me happy. Thanks for making my Monday better.

[@thehighway69]

you dear sir, just got a new subscriber. I find your style of video making quite interesting, and make some hell'a lit tunes!

[@RedMeansRecording]

hell yes welcome and thanks

[@selcouthmesonoxian3143]

i wasnt feeling at first then i found my self actually enjoying it

[@TheDeerattack]

The intro reminded me of animal collective. Sweet.

[@oscillated139]

The world looks red! You just get better, Better and BETTER.

[@nathangibson6074]

I'm kinda stuck on what red means, but I do know that lead eats DiGiorno.

[@RedMeansRecording]

ahahaha

[@nathangibson6074]

+Red Means Recording (Jeremy Leaird-Koch) but seriously, do you know what red means? I'm trying to become enlightened and all I've figured out so far is that mayonnaise can actually be an instrument if you know the right people.

[@RedMeansRecording]

I'm going to sell my OP-1 to purchase mayonnaise. Also red means sopecmw9ejw09e40hoi2qeb b~!

[@nathangibson6074]

+Red Means Recording (Jeremy Leaird-Koch) thank you kind sir. also, how much mayonaise are you thinking about at this point? (purely hypothetical)

[@RedMeansRecording]

Assuming I can get $700 for the OP-1, somewhere around 5250 ounces.

[@mikemikalis]

One of my favourites... amazing work as ever.

[@7557-d5d]

6:17 rip headphone users

[@echohalojohn]

It's unbelieveable that it's everything made on OP1.

[@RedMeansRecording]

The final track was mixed and mastered in Ableton.

[@echohalojohn]

Nevertheless, it's goodtrack and sound is made on OP-1 - very nice ;)

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Getting obsessed with these videos.... I'm thinking about trying the same thing except with my MPC Live. I have a question though, do you record the whole session into Ableton and with video and than just trim the fat off? Don't mean to bite your style too hard, it'll be a little different with some live guitar, etc, I'm just super surprised by what you do and inspired, my channel is dedicated to Ukulele education and I think my learners would get a kick out of a blend of some of these ideas.

[@GregRobsonUK]

Love the voice clips in the final track! Red means recording... means listening... means happiness :-)

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Greg Robson 👏👏😂😂❤️❤️

[@Schultzyishere]

Man, I really hope I get an opportunity to talk music with you someday. Your jams inspire me if I have trouble piecing together a song.

[@RedMeansRecording]

thank you jake, that makes me happy

[@Schultzyishere]

Thank you for being a tasteful creator

[@aidenwhitlock4019]

For quite some time I have been struggling with having motivation to get up and create music. I just wanted to let you know that your music is really inspirational to me, and being able to watch you construct your songs from the ground up helps get the cogs in my brain turning. Thank you for blessing all of us viewers with such awesome music!

[@sw33t.angela]

Video is too ambiguous. Am I having a good or bad day?

[@RedMeansRecording]

I HOPE IT IS GOOD

[@joycesanders4898]

yes.

[@princekermit0]

yes in confirmation.

[@brandond.johnson167]

Wow. The finished product is a great cut. Really.

[@TheZak276]

Red means stop boiling. Your crab cooked ƪ(°⌣°)

[@richardjeane895]

Finally got time to sit down and listen to some more of your stuff. This is purely awesomely adventurous!

[@Thefakemattk]

Any suggestions on where to find the best deal on an OP-1? I'm working all summer for it

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Matt Kirchhoefer reverb.com for used. New, directly from TE or you most reputable music store. Where do you live?

[@Thefakemattk]

Red Means Recording Missouri, not a ton of places that sell synths around here lol

[@heyitsgwen]

Guitar center has been getting them in stock recently, but the best bet is amazon or TE themselves.

[@Thefakemattk]

Lewis Isn't Funny I will stop by Wednesday and check it out!

[@SpinewireUK]

Place i got mine from offered 0% finance for 12 and 9 months, that was in the UK tho doubt the US will be any different.

[@enigmah625]

thank you for making me smile endlessly with your videos

[@pasht]

Love this one! Great drum pattern. I have to ask, how much of these songs are in your head or on paper before you start recording?

[@RedMeansRecording]

Most of them, not at all. I sit down, hit keys, browse sounds, and then see what starts to take hold. Then it's all about playing on those themes. For the next OP-1 video I practiced during the week because I wanted to figure out some chord progressions that were beyond my current skill, but mostly it's all just on the fly.

[@pasht]

That's so damn impressive. I would murder people (not really - am a pacifist) for that kind of easy creativity.

[@ben_burnes]

Pasht: this kind of thing is as much a skill as it is a talent. It's learning to know what you like and what you don't. It's getting comfortable with whipping up ideas quickly and not being shy about trashing ideas that don't fit.

[@RedMeansRecording]

VERY MUCH TRASHING! I throw a ton away and fail a lot during the filming of these, I just don't put it on screen. :)

[@ben_burnes]

To add onto that, look up "Creative Exploration - Learn to Fail" for an old video of mine talking about failing should be ENCOURAGED when making things. You learn through failures, even though it's frustrating. If you aren't making mistakes, you're not challenging yourself enough. :)

[@codcakes]

I can finally chill out for 17 minutes and 33 seconds today.

[@HotSkeleton]

Hold on a sec I gotta practice my dad

[@NBoelkov]

Thank you for mesmerizing me and sucking me into a timeless bubble yet again, Mr. Red Means Recording!

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@pylon2144]

When you said i like my lead sounds like i like my women, for some reason i thought you were gonna say “without a penis”

[@richardmorganart2320]

Oh my freaken’ stars!!!!! I listened to another of your tracks and then this. This is beyond stunning. And we got to feel the process !!! Amazing

[@bearcavegaming5215]

Dude, the stuff you do is literally straight up magic. Every video I watch I love your music more and more!

[@r.e.d.62]

This is the perfect start to anyone's day... Inspiring, uplifting and great ear candy all in one... 😋

[@MDWeezer]

The first few notes you play immediately took me back to the Twin Peaks Theme for some beautiful reason. Red means damn good strong black coffee.

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Matthew Williams nice :):)

[@seemikehack]

Also I love that 31-step happy arp, what a good idea!

[@AiswaranDevaraj]

So nostalgic

[@zaxbit]

This song f'ing rules so hard. Making my Monday suck way less at work.

[@eliesutter4156]

Sounds like a Routron 5000 remix of a never released Enter Shikari track. Love it.

[@DylanParisMusic]

This video was so good I immediately ordered a shirt and sticker.

[@GavStrange]

I really love everything about your videos. The music, the style, the comedy - it's all gold!

[@ViperKillerWannabe]

"Subtle." Yeah right! This is awesome.

[@platypushatstand]

Love this tune ❤️

[@hwsr]

loved it in the first 10 seconds and smiled throughout the video. also the visuals are on point. unbelievable what RMR crams out of an OP1.. great talent in many ways.

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Howser Windrammer 🔊🔊😂😂🤘🤘

[@lakloplak]

That moments when the pads came in :o Made it feel like I was on the beach, instead of looking at it. Love this session, keep it up! Cheers!

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Lakloplak awesome, thank you

[@fishpaleryder393]

Great work, you seem to enjoy what you're doing!

[@toozigooti]

I keep coming back to this song...

[@lochieaxon]

the audio representations at the end were incredible. i love it