PO-33 K.O! Tutorial | How To Make Beats On The Pocket Operator with Raz Fresco

Raz Fresco breaks down how to use the worlds smallest sampler, the Pocket Operator (p.o. 33 k.o!) made by Teenage Engineering. Step into the bakery and see how it done with this in-depth overview.
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00:00 - introduction
00:21 - buttons, knobs, and functions
02:17 - input/output
03:08 - sample time
03:10 - sampling into “Melodic” section
03:43 - sampling into “Drum/Chop” section
04:20 - quick tip for sampling - chopping without transtients
04:35 - gain staging / monitor input
04:47 - copy sample
05:06 - demo begins
05:25 - recording in samples (from laptop & op1)
06:03 - fx mode
06:13 - trim mode
07:09 - tone mode
07:26 - quick tip about master volume
07:36 - changing master volume
07:55 - filter mode
08:40 - pattern mode (sequencing a beat with samples)
09:13 - adjusting BPM
09:30 - adjusting SWING
09:58 - playing with FX on beat
10:27 - copying patterns
10:48 - chaining patterns together
11:26 - conclusion
All vocals from this video were recorded with the CM-15 microphone directly into the TX6 and all background music was produced using the Pocket Operator (p.o. 33 k.o!)
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[@joemartin5881]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking to buying one of these for a while. I’m not a musician but I’m a hip-hop head that wants to get into sampling and beat making as a hobby. Your video gave me some good ideas. I just ordered the PO-33.

[@Cyesloks67]

Thanks for the tutorial, just got my 33 and you broke down the basics, I appreciate you.🤛🏼

[@ricardomayo8337]

Respect. The trim is select, and you can always start with a selection and a chop. Good stuff

[@terrabull1639]

Thanks for dropping this tutorial. Peace and love.

[@BIG1TOWER]

Nice setup you have there.

[@prezidentjeff]

By far the best tutorial ive seen on these things - respect bruv!

[@chuckdodger9452]

super good tutorial, real easy to follow. thanks!!!

[@MelonColeman]

Yooooooooo been waiting on this

[@Whatamayniak]

Thanks for the breakdown!

[@vedametatron]

Dam sun ! You work on that too !!! That’s what’s up ! I’m gonna have to look more into your production because them shits is crazy !!

[@fizzi-fofficial]

Thanks. Prace from Poland!

[@darkseiddoom]

Great explanation and demo my boy. I don't know shit about how to use my POs but you made it make a lot more sense 🙏🏽

[@ConsciouslyMadeInToronto]

the more you know. respect for the breakdown

[@rmxchvlet]

Bless tutorial

[@onesnor]

gracias raz

[@brutus447]

TY!

[@locutz]

So when you make a sick beat that you like ,how do you export it from the device ?

[@lafontaine8098]

❤❤

[@chavarriajeremy2591]

homie almost played giant steps at 6:30

[@ibrahimomarmoktar8304]

how many layers you can make for a beat ,, u did 3 the sampled melody +drums+bass ??

[@Stummpmusic]

How to save your finished track?

[@dusky_og]

You have to record it into an audio interface, or your phone.

[@Stummpmusic]

@@dusky_og how do you record it in your phone? I never knew you could..

[@vonleee5637]

@@Stummpmusicyou can use things like a tascam or jack into your phone depending what kind

[@Stummpmusic]

A jack into your phone? I have a Samsung s10e & IPhone 11 Pro Max.. don't you need an app to record music to your phone?

[@guilhemsd2949]

@@Stummpmusic well you can't record on your phone's mic if you want true good quality. But you can probably find an adapter to connect it

[@camillionbillion944]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

[@vel2118]

why is it so complicated