Pocket Operator Only Challenge // PO-33 K.O! How to Make A Song

[@tkdmaster3bd]

Dude your fluency with the PO is insanely impressive!

[@MasDouc]

It's not hard to use

[@TerenceHsieh]

@@MasDouc i'd argue with you, but your name says it all.

[@Digital__rb]

@@MasDoucthe part where he trimmed all the piano samples into the drum pads was impressive

[@DesDeLaNet]

Believe it or not, I started writing an entire EP while using this thing. It took me all of two hours to learn how to use it. I recorded samples via my phone, and recorded them into my PO-33 for editing. Honestly, this device is an absolute joy to use just for the heck of using it. Definitely will be using my PO-33 more often nowadays. Loved this video, for sure. It gave me another glimpse into how others make music using the PO-33, and I was definitely digging it.

[@RickyTinez]

that's bad ass! when will it be out and where?!

[@DesDeLaNet]

@@RickyTinez Early April. I'm releasing the whole thing on my channel and my Bandcamp account, desmonddelainternet.bandcamp.com

[@meinemudda3095]

@@DesDeLaNet how long took the ep to make it Also 2 houres :D The pocket operator series is the fastest way to make music And it sounds good

[@Nitidus]

@@DesDeLaNet Where is it?

[@cooperlyle8781]

Every comment and review/in-usw video is another number of my credit card being typed into the order form for a PO-33

[@RedMeansRecording]

tight

[@natifv]

Red Means Recording hey Jeremy :)

[@RickyTinez]

Red Means Recording my man! Glad you liked it

[@MultiverseAndy]

Dope even.

[@avi-brown]

how come well known youtubers always leave such short comments?

[@iiiskiii]

Really good walkthrough, super simple to understand. Good stuff!

[@JA-M-E]

I have no clue what's going on... but I like it and I want one haha

[@RickyTinez]

That's all that matters ahhaha

[@androssimplelife]

same, i dont know what the shit is happening or how to do anything on one of these but i want one too

[@nicolasmonnoyer6908]

@@androssimplelife Feeling the same. Just got mine but no clue how to use it... let's find some tutorials and make noise with the kids.

[@r2d2true]

Same😅

[@Skedoosh99]

Did you get one?

[@rajgill7576]

Just ordered one and am digesting some videos that explain how to use it. Theres a LOT to learn im a little overwhelmed haha

[@charlesbritzman4426]

you get a hang of it pretty easily actually, when you have it in front front of you to play with it makes a lot more sense

[@IKilledEverybody]

I second what Charles said, I figured most of it out within the first couple of hours. It's considerably easier compared to any other hardware.

[@brndnphlp]

Already watched this video while I was anxiously waiting for my PO-33 in the mail, just got it this morning! SO STOKED to use it. Thanks for posting this awesome content bro.

[@numero6285]

The designers of this little machine are great. Everything is extremely well thought out.

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

I got my KO today and it's been a blast figuring out. You've definitely inspired me. Thanks for creating these videos homie.

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks Ralph for the views and support

[@G8tr1522]

Didn’t realize how hard these were to get rn. I got a practically brand new Metal Super Set for just $270. I literally peeled the cardboard open. I feel even luckier now. Starting to use Tonic and KO in tandem now after abusing their limits for 3 months.

[@roccoharris]

this really WAS FUN!! thank you, enrique, for these vids. I'm really digging your channel a buncha boatloads, man. very generous. totally informative. & it kinda feels like we're just hangin' out, learnin' stuff. there's not a whole lotta stuff better than that. PS... I think the lil' track you crafted is groovy as a muh-fuh...(!)

[@simoncassel4030]

The loop with the piano is so catchy and thats a very good use of it!👌🏻

[@MDWeezer]

Learned a ton from this video, thanks! Have a PO-20 and a PO-32, but the 33 is a totally new beast. I was in NYC for the day and couldn't resist stopping myself from stopping at the MoMa store and of course they had a single PO-33 left on the shelf, I couldn't leave without grabbing it. Sampled a really great conductor announcement on my train ride home and trimmed it up a bit, but wish this video was out (and I wish I made a backup of that sample) - it makes a lot more sense of what I could have pulled off. Keep them coming, great sounds!

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks Matt! glad you enjoyed it. I wish i could of heard the song you made

[@MDWeezer]

Trouble was I sampled almost the entire 40 seconds available into a single bank in just one long kit that I sliced up, so sounds were getting choked out and I was flying mostly blind just from what I knew from working with the other PO's. But anyway, I've used this video as a PO-33 intro when I let people play with it, you eliminate a lot of the confusion and light bulbs continually go off in people's heads as you explain how best to leverage this thing (and you end up with a pretty sick track). Thanks again and keep the videos coming! I'm hoping to be at the OP-Z launch at MoMa with any luck...

[@alphanumeric1529]

Damn, that has to be the world's dopest small sampler. I thought Korg/Bastl had this on lock... not a chance. I'm thinking these are going to be back ordered for a decade.

[@CRMAH]

I ordered one in august, came in yesterday. Was on back order for 2 months.

Micro granny is just a different thing.

[@a.i.dimmer4616]

Korg is too big,this one doesnt stop ur creativitu anywhere anytime

[@circleofstone3114]

@@a.i.dimmer4616 yup, gunna sample the bus and train tomorrow 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@brennanfowlerib]

You have sold me on this thing! Also Enrique it was great meeting you at moogfest love your content and appreciate your knowledge!! Cheers!

[@RickyTinez]

Brennan Fowler yea man! So good to chat with you. I’m sure I’ll see you around again soon

[@howardanderson3061]

Also.....I forgot to mention. You have amazing PO chops!!! I agree with you, the PO's just by default allow you to create very Structured yet beautifully Random moments. All contained in one very tiny space. WOW

[@RickyTinez]

Yea they're really inspiring! do you have any POs yet Howard?

[@howardanderson3061]

Yes I do, I was lucky to grab the PO-14 and 16 together used for 60.00 on Craigslist. I couldn't pass it up. I'd like to get the PO-12 and maybe the KO next. I've also had the OP-1 for a month or so. I've really jumped in, so to speak lol. It seems your in the LA area (as am I) If your performing live I'd like to see you live. Keep your tutorials coming, they are really helpful.

[@lessjunk]

Such an incredible workflow tutorial. I always send friends here to learn and I continually come back to watch myself to sharpen after spells of not using my PO. Thank you for making and sharing Art.

[@holycowsicle]

This was an awesome vid! I just started getting into the world of pocket operators and had no idea where to start. Never owned or operated synths or sequencers of any kind so this was refreshing and clear. This also made me second guess my choice of the PO-20 Arcade as my first one. K.O Seems to be the most versatile by far. Thank you so much!

[@DaDudeBigB]

ayeee This is dope bro, really feelin what you created, not what i expected when you first played the sample!

[@RickyTinez]

DaDudeBigB Music that’s the beauty in this thing. It slowly turns into something crazy haha. But with the general idea there

[@patriciaAmurray]

That’s one beautiful Oscar Peterson sample (from “Triste” off the “Tristeza” album), and I love what you did with it!

[@leonardobasso3622]

I started to follow your channel something like a year ago and even if you're reviewing an instrument o sequencer I'm not interested in I click and watch along because I really enjoy the music and how you let It flow. It looks like you changed a lot in this 6 years, a lot more confidence in following your style so really nice!!!! Im looking forward to buying one now anyway

[@kircore88]

I've got my PO-33 as a new year present and man, I like playing with it. Dude, your videos helped me a lot figuring out how to make music with it, thanks a lot! Great job!👍

[@nickademus489]

I create like you do. It feels more organic. No right or wrong way to create, of course. Thank you for these videos. I have to Pocket Operators and am trying to get them all. Have a pocket orchestra.

[@BrianWilliamsish]

Enrique! Dude, keep doing the "sloppy" chops. You just experiment and go for it. Love it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge too. God bless you brother.

[@pendragnx]

just bought one of these things.. so cool.. Love to see your creative process

[@jeffdeez1]

Not awful man, and it’s inspiring how quickly you are creating something new. You’ve basically given me a summary on how to sample and splice very quickly. And I love pattern programming but have only ever done it on drum machines, not with samples. 👌🏼 Great vid!

[@suomega]

Noice! The PO-33 KO! is an absolute beast! I’ve started making some tracks with it for my channel and it’s amazing how easy it is to sample and chop etc 😎👍

[@rexcellencemagee6729]

I think this was the best KO video you’ve done!

[@chasey4069]

Can't wait to get my hands on mine. Once they arrive, I'll look up some tutorials then lock myself up in my room with just these, pass the time and have fun with it.

[@revelate6168]

Ricky, your videos are helping me overcome my fears and frustrations with the PO-33. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experiences with it! I have been in a funk lately music-wise and purchased it to inspire some new creativity.I soon found myself wanting to smash it with a brick but your videos are teaching me alot!

[@RickyTinez]

Glad i could help! thanks a ton for watching :)

[@jaysims9690]

Interesting what you were saying about the sliced sample values keep the po33 videos coming

[@OttosTheName]

Great explanation of how the thing actually works. I've seen video's made by other channels about it including the official ones and I had nó idea how it actually worked. That's why I ended up buying something else. I did kind of assume that it would turn it in to 16 equal length bits by default, because that seemed to me like the most logical way of making old school hip-hop. But I was never quite sure. Anyways, great video, super clear, super helpful, TE should promote this video via social media, because you know how to sell their product a hell of a lot better then they do. (I think they leave it unclear on purpose though. They don't want to draw attention to the (quite reasonable) limitations and they probably hope people assume it works for them...)

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks Otto! let's keep pushing TE haha, JK.

[@bxktty]

I decided two weeks ago that I want to get this for myself for Christmas and this has only strengthened my resolve

[@BigCheechSmallCheech]

Just got myself one for christmas its pretty fuckin dope

[@natifv]

Love these PO-33 jams. Please do more!

[@gnobal]

Amazing! it was really hard to tell what was going to come out eventually, but you brought it home. Very cool. Thanks a lot, Enrique!

[@RickyTinez]

Amit Schreiber I think I had us both wondering the same thing 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

[@CombatCactus]

With zero prior experience I'm watching this over and over as I try to get the hang of my PO-33

[@DaNocool2011]

Man the PO-33 probably is the best thing TE has released since the OP-1. (Ignoring the PO-35 of course ;D)

[@natifv]

Danny Proud 33 is arguably better than the 35

[@DaNocool2011]

From a feature stand point, yes. But I simply prefer vocoders and speech synthesis over plain old samples.

[@natifv]

Fair enough. I love being able to have a sampler smaller than my phone though

[@op-1g.s]

I like the fact that you can mix it after recording. Dope good review. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️

[@casinomann]

Volume control after recording the sample, you mean?

[@mattlockeMTheory]

Love it man! Dope long time 2000xl user and excited to try this beast!

[@MattPriceGuitar]

Perfect Circuit already has my money, now I'm just waiting patiently...

[@MrMadmarmot]

Thanks for insight into your style of workflow with the PO. Love it.

[@nkgreenday]

Love this. Good example tutorial and shows that music is human. Not everything will sound good the first time you try to play it

[@stevehealt9046]

Awesome video man. I've been contemplating getting one of these and this definitely sways me

[@Farmatique]

Dope, my man! I absolutely love how you made that awesome "manually-crafted" jazzy-house out of that cool calculator :)

[@mymockumentary9716]

No disrespect to Cuckoo, but your video is way better, I sometimes find your vidz a little moany, but you got it nailed for sure this time... Thanks for the effort

[@cjw4381]

Bro. Your music does NOT sound awful. I love gritty beats and samples. I like to call them happy accidents.

[@RickyTinez]

Wow thanks Chuck!

[@makshat10]

I absolutely love this tune, I think I am watching the video for the third time today just to hear the tune. Good job! I appreciate it!

[@RickyTinez]

Akshat thanks so much! I wish i had a better version of it :( haha

[@trashcat3000]

I'm a bit late to the party I apologize I'm relatively new to your channel. Thank you for sharing how you do your stuff. I make MY music too. I do it for me, the way I want it, as I want it to sound. You're an inspiration. All the best!

[@RickyTinez]

Never late! Thanks for the support Pedro!

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

3:42 Art installment provided by MC 303, waiting for the tut on that gem.

[@barcodezombies4862]

If you ain't got one then grab one before the prices go crazy with people looking at mc101's spotting them

[@kps2420]

that groovebox was my first entree to making beats 20 years ago. nice to see it jus chillen

[@SamCyanide]

Sick, really cool trick about speeding it up and then slowing it down on machine

[@puntig.1187]

Inspired me to create something with the PO-33 this weekend! Keep up the good stuff!

[@brutusmuerto]

Awesome PO demo - and Skillz too!! Thank you man!

[@TheChameleon2008]

Awesome video and love the jam bro. Please do more po33 videos please!?!🔥🔥🔥

[@jen3800]

i like this guy's videos because of his vibe. not much of a modern music guy, so he hits all the right buttons. surprised a young kid can be so hip to my way of thinking

[@deszczak]

The saddest thing is that you cannot currently buy it as they are out of stock :(

[@hiphophobbyklub]

I need a second one.( I got the SPEAK as back-up sampler street-hooker )....but....I want the OP-1...not the OP-Z...it need a smart device...fook that...pfff...that is not lofi.

[@natifv]

Yeah and the thirst for one is real D:

[@dazdazzason9576]

I ended up buying the metal series box set just to get the sampler but it's worth it as the tonic and speak are great too. Plus it works out cheaper than buying everything separately or paying over the top on ebay

[@ElHeffJeff]

I've deadass been trying for 2 months but I still can't get one! Probably need to wait another 5...

[@spartankickyourbass]

I ordered one from sweetwater and talked to sales rep. and he said they're expecting teenage engineering to ship out the next batch in mid-june

[@JDMNOOB]

AMAZING! Love your house grooves. Just got my k.o. Last night. Good stuff! Subscribed.

[@RickyTinez]

doooope, the KO is so good for that dirty chunky house music

[@haroldmcfarlane4160]

U made me watch this (👀you're) brilliance demo take. Thanks Ricki

[@DerperDaDerpa]

It's here tomorrow brother I'M SO EXCITED IT HURTS!!

[@peter1337tolstrup]

Hi man. I just want to say that I have been enjoying your videos the last couple of days because I got a PO-12 and the introduction you did was really good. Anyway, I looked you up on Discogs and Soundcloud and your music is also really good! Keep up the good work with it all, it's good stuff.

[@MrBaconFlavor]

Awesome video! Not gonna lie, kinda wish the little groove you made was on Spotify or iTunes haha, so good.

[@thisismedia752]

The light has been seen!!! Thank you

[@gelatinous6915]

Is that an MC-303 up there? You should do a video on that abomination

[@Zac_Szuberski]

Just got my PO-33. I can honestly say it has already inspired me to create very good beats. I have had an OP-1, MPC Live, and the Digitakt. Of all these, my simple mind does best with an $80 sampler. Go figure.

[@MrUnit731]

Thank you for sharing this. I have one of those, but I don't know what to do with it. This will be helpful to get me started.

[@PNovak87]

3:30 do I spy a MC303?

[@protanomania7284]

Damn, what a good time. This channel is so much fun, thanks for sharing dude.

[@jasonamador7991]

Just got one of these, dove in and had a blast. Watched this video and others while I was waiting for the delivery. New subscriber here! I’m putting together a looping rig, planning an arduino-based midi master clock for my ditto x4, PO33 and other gear. Fun stuff

[@SonicVibe]

Please do more pocket operator vids your vids help the most

[@javasquid]

I don’t know how to play any music but these POs interest me a lot. After watching a bunch of videos on them, yours really got me hooked. The way you build the beats and patterns are similar to what I do when creating a looping animation as a motion graphics designer. Although I had no training in music, I feel oddly optimistic when I look at it from this angle. Thanks! Great works. I am purchasing one via your link 😄

[@RickyTinez]

You're the best thank you for the support seriously! And these are definitely the gateway to making music haha

[@a.i.dimmer4616]

just follow ur rhytm ull get there

[@mario_actually]

Man that track really came together. Awesome work. I’ll be on holiday for almost four weeks soon and I’m looking for something that lets me make a bit of music on the trip. I was thinking about getting a sp303 or 404, but this seems to do everything I want. I got the volca sample and idiot that I am I did not realize, that it can not actually sample... and the process of getting sounds on it is kinda terrible. Would you recommend the PO? Or should I go for the SPs?

[@Tapepusher]

The Vosyr app isn’t so bad, it’s old tech but works great :)

[@WoRN808]

Time is never wasted creating. Great video!

[@joesiemoneit4145]

im so getting one of these and load it up with samples of my washboard and upright bass! country folks will lose their damn minds about this!

[@jobling2006]

Shout out to the MC303 in the top left corner :)

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

I love the mix. Sweet stuff! I learned about this device the other day. So cool! The messy beats are awesome! It's a very nice switch up from typical stuff. Interesting to know that it's a bit easier on there than Ableton. I'm aware many find Reaper the best. Ive downloaded it, but not tried it yet. Soundtrap I got into some days ago, so awesome! I use a MPK Mini, MPC Beats, Soundtrap, etc. :3 I may get one pretty soon. There is only one type that I've seen on Lazada, which is this one, the PO-33. I've seen many videos on them now. Very great to link them, too. Thanks! Shalom. Ciao.

[@Skedoosh99]

I appreciate you.. and I'm so confused. But I love it! 😆 I bought my po-33 with the MPO XS case. At least it looks cool. Looking forward to studying you bro!

[@davidgood840]

Thanks for making this video! Very educational!

[@DieMasterMonkey]

03:32 Holy sh*t is that an MC-303?? Apparently I should've kept it, but I didn't wanna lug that tank around. :) Thx for the PO-33 tips, just got one so dope!

[@yRocismynamebackwards]

That track really did a nice u turn :)

[@RegebroRepairs]

Not too shabby for 20 minutes. :-) Also very useful for PO-33 owners. I'm bringing this with me on business trips to make music in the airports and planes. :-)

[@speedydraw]

Lennart Regebro careful they don’t think it’s a board for a bomb

[@flamboyantflamingo5285]

@@speedydraw the music on it is the bomb

[@spartanmon7116]

I just bought one!! Finna have fun

[@THE_BOGET]

Wow that really came in there at the end

[@neildmonte8786]

Really enjoyed watching this, you make it easy to understand. Nice job. I think you just talked me into getting one.

[@TheBossskinhead]

Not gonna lie. I was lost up until minute 11. Then I was like ooooooohh I get it. Awesome video.

[@studioMYTH]

Just discovered your videos, I'm super impressed with the quality of everything! Hoping to make some content in the future and this has really inspired me!

[@pnaaberi]

I’d love to see you using po-33 or one of these again

[@pnaaberi]

Brooooo, just saw your instagram post 12 hours ago 😍😍😍😍😍

[@robbalbrecht]

crazy man. love the vids. waiting for my po33 to get here to dive in.

[@KiR_3d]

they could've include one analog resonant filter at least! This would make it triple better! MS-20 type with LM13700 is easy to made with SMD and it's voltage controlled. Sigh...

[@jjlacey1970]

8:40 in when you hear that weird glitch sound i think its motion sequence

[@RickyTinez]

Aahhhh very possible!

[@mateo-nw7ou]

I stumbled upon this video checking out the PO and this video is fireeeee

[@end_rick]

Wow. Can't stop watching.

[@donaldmetz8586]

I got the po-12 drum machine....its very kool!!!!

[@LoLoDarko]

This is fiiiree bro, u inspired me to snag one of these

[@SamwiseSkater]

Awesome. Damn the only thing stopping me from buying this is the lack of panning..

[@deldia]

The Penguin District do it post production.

[@xTHETRINCHOx]

Great intro info. ITS THE BEST MUSIC TOY EVER! we NEED More videos from you on knock out!

[@Radbalahhouse]

your music is awesome

[@RickyTinez]

Rodolfo raduh thanks man! I appreciate that

[@yezdk]

I wonder how it is would sound if you recorded and resampled the whole thing and added even more crazy variation to the it. Maybe there are too much sample quality loss?

[@Adjustmentxdisorder]

Just ordered a po 33. I made grime beats for a good few years. Hoping this will refuel my urge to be creative. Work and everday life sucked it out of me.

[@MikusMusic]

You've inspired me to pick one of these up! I'm excited to freq this thing out!!!

[@robotjeans]

Just found one at my local store in Budapest, picking it up tomorrow

[@regansmith7088]

What was the name of the store? I’ll be in Budapest this week and am looking to pick the 33 up!

I can't believe I find this little bug more usable and musical than my sp303.

[@valley_robot]

PO 33 and the PO 12 are the only pocket operators that are useful ,thats why I still have them , the rest are toys