PULSAR 23 - could this be the BEST drum machine? First impressions!

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[@BoBeats]

Buy a Pulsar-23 EU: thmn.to/thoprod/504302?offid=1&affid=623 US: bit.ly/pulsar23 (affiliate links)

[@BoBeats]

don't miss out on my FREE sample pack that I just released: www.gumroad.com/bobeats - Crunchy Drums (NEW) and Sonic Solitude are both free/pay what you want. Maybe time for a Pulsar-23 sample pack?!

[@gaspardguilbert728]

yeah please ! This machine is crazy ! thanks for the upload...

[@kozmicstreamz]

Yes! pulsar-23 sample pack for digitakt!

[@mgmcdb7606]

The sample packs you’ve made are great Bo. I’d be super keen to pay for an extensive Pulsar 23 pack.

[@BoBeats]

@@mgmcdb7606 thanks buddy! if I make one it will likely not be a free download so I am happy to hear its interesting to you

[@rwalden87]

Pulsar for the digi for the win the for love

[@jazzjeffjazzjeff]

I've seen several reviews of this today. Everyone seems just blown away at the possibiities of this instrument. Head bobbing and groove faces all around!

[@BoBeats]

groove face ✅

[@UNSCPILOT]

15:35 that tune, it takes really good stuff to make me wanna dance at all and that made me grove almost instantly

[@cyclespersecond1798]

Proud owner of black model #27; originality is pre-programmed, because of how the Pulsar encourages experimentation, and how it's nearly impossible to duplicate anything you've done. I hope people don't sleep on the Pulsar's sequencer--it is super high resolution, and encourages bizarre, broken beats (quantizing can be boring). You made some wonderful sounds here, too. I have video or two (also not sponsored) on my channel if you're curious. Cheers to Vlad--he's made one of the most static instruments in electronic music anything but.

[@danselmix]

yeah, quantizing CAN be boring, so why not add it as an OPTION? this was the only thing that made me pass on this...can´t believe it have a quantizing option

[@Brumata]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this video! Soma makes such unique and interesting gear. I want all of their stuff.

[@montychristo86]

Vlad is literally the Dr. Robotnik of sound. He just keeps churning out good stuff.

[@tommydogs4855]

Sega!

[@alfiekennedy1657]

*hears kick* Me: I need one

[@BoBeats]

exactly how i felt 😅

[@jan01975]

Thank you Bo. I orderd mine too... take time... waiting for it was nice to see your video !!!

[@SuperTinyeyes]

Thanks for the sample pack. It looks like it's a lot of fun to use and play around with. I enjoyed listening.

[@TheRemixGeneration]

this is out of this world, i need this now.

[@jantuitman]

Instead of the “I am biased because I was sponsored”, now we have “I am biased because I wasn’t sponsored” 😀

[@BoBeats]

ask me about my iMac! i dare you 😂

[@jantuitman]

BoBeats Wouldn’t dare, still have to forget what I spent over years on Apple...🤣

[@BoBeats]

Best Computer Ever Change My Mind!

[@TheDungeonDive]

@@BoBeats The best computer ever is the one you currently have that does what you need it to do.

[@SorchaSublime]

@@BoBeats in terms of functionality-price ratio it isnt anywhere close to the best computer ever, but if it works for you thats what matters. Also apple sort of has a monopoly over a lot of really cool music software, which sucks but does artificially add some pros to apple and cons to windows from a music perspective.

[@annother3350]

I like the fact you can modulate by touching pins with your fingers!

[@Sousless]

Please make more content about this wonderful device!

[@BrokenBeats94]

4:39 got some serious Hotline Miami / Drive vibes from this beat

[@professionalhuman4429]

Wow, to get such a nice deep expressive, groovy feeling jam like that (5.30s) on your first go, just shows the potential of this BEAST!

[@janhenckell4178]

i would like to watch more of you live performing it. raw, unplanned, off the grid, just going mayhem, not giving f, then becoming slower and quiet, then slowly going mayhem again. 30min or 40. i think the pulsar comes best at that. not the preplanned, cautious preparation. i see the pulsar as helping to become free from trying-to-controll-everything-mindset. would really like to watch an uncut performance from you like that. you got my encouragement 😀🤙🏽❤️

[@JustinJadunath]

100% this!! And a complete track with that drum line at 5:07 to 5:20. That was some dirty, dark techno ish!

[@jnny7182]

Yesssss

[@manuelsteinmair]

Orange! The only option in my opinion ;-)

[@ithaca2076]

Yessir

[@skenterprises4556]

HAHAHA

[@orangewiggler6838]

Agree! 😀

[@janhenckell4178]

soma told me next year more color options are planned

[@_Agrat_bat_Mahlat]

lol

[@McEnroe911]

One of the first videos of yours that felt like a real review and not just a demo of the product. Great job and well done!

[@BoBeats]

funny as I wouldn’t call it a review :) just me messing about. but maybe me messing about is a good thing?

[@McEnroe911]

@@BoBeats well whatever it was I liked it hah. Maybe I just prefer this type of messing about with lots of great sound examples. I also think you got better/more interesting sounds out of this box than most of the other KZbinrs. Well done well done.

[@BoBeats]

Thank you! And thank you for telling me. There is definitely a demo-focused culture on synth youtube and I battle with that with every video. This video is more -me- and I do prefer not to focus on demoing every aspect of something. But its also something people critique: ”you missed X or Y”. So your comment is helpful in pushing me more towards these more spontaneous videos.

[@marijanmylab]

One of the best Machine ! it's just awesome for drums, synth, bass, fx, sound design ...

[@potentialbeautyruined]

That heavy ass bass at 5:10 is ridiculous! This thing sounds huge

[@BennJordan]

This thing looks incredible. I was just thinking about how few interesting drum machines have come out recently and, whoops, I just had my head up my bum. Great video!

[@Divuar]

This sounds amazing, wow.

[@SisterRose]

wasn't expecting such a complicated thing to sound so sick immediately. i'll never afford something like this tho lol, will probably just get a volca drum which can do some similar stuff.

[@256k_]

volca drum is actually amazing. i dont own it but i played with it.

[@user-yf2lk5gi7q]

Volca drum is incredible. It's digital, but you can get a lot of these sounds and more. The menu can be a little overwhelming, but once you get the hang of it there are hundreds of sounds at your disposal. The delay section helps shape sounds quite a bit too. I never use it as traditional delay haha

[@biologicalspecualtio]

If you get the volca drum there is a Momo Editors app that takes away all the menu diving. Also use it as a plug in which you can program.

[@marc6344]

Get the TR8s, everything you will need.

[@barrydunlop480]

Marc lol that can’t do all theee sound modulations

[@KiR_3d]

Finally, the 1st artist that makes really good grooves/beats out of Pulsar 23! In previous reviews all I've heard did made me think "is it that difficult to use that you make it sounding so... weird" :)

[@JukeFPSB]

yes, lot of very cool trappy patterns haha

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

I mean... I'm not about weird drums myself, but I guess it's a stylistic choice, depending on your style of electronic music. I fall somewhere between Berlin school and synthwave and see limited use for this, but lots of artists could do cool stuff.

[@Bananskuden]

I also believe it helps a lot to use an external sequencer. I like how Bo just skipped the internal sequencer right away.

[@biologicalspecualtio]

You make this thing sing! Sounds amazing.

[@emokarlffm]

the lighting in that video is so dope! love it

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

definitely more videos! some of the coolest sounds I've heard you produce on this channel

[@A-Grat-A]

5:40 sounds like entire Gesaffelstein '2013 album in a box

[@jonnycavell]

I know they’re not comparable but...compared to the 808 or 909 the sound design potential on this machine is vast. And it sounds crazily good. Hope you enjoy it Bo!

[@maxbosoxfan171]

Bo lol so excited looked just like a boy on Christmas morning

[@Mechabuilder]

Super vidéo. Amazing machine !!! Can’t wait mine 😅

[@dialnfornick]

I keep coming back to this vid hopefully my pulsar arrives soon! I love how into it Bo is at the start, just grooving man 😁👍👍😂

[@BoBeats]

Love the pulsar!!

[@francescozingariello9439]

I love the sound and the potentiality of this drum. I think that a jam with the Lira 8 will give a full impression of the sound that Soma have in mind when create this 2 monster in the synth industry. I believe some techno ambient en experimental electronic noise. I can't wait to be able to use them in combination with a small eurorack system such as the makenoise tapemachine. I need just somethink like 4500 grant !!!!!

[@UNSCPILOT]

And now we have ornament, Soma gets wilder and wilder

[@danielgosling9900]

great first video! you didn't seem that overwhelmed by it which was nice, as I am due mine in few months! :)

[@BoBeats]

a quick manual read and you are good to go!

[@danielgosling9900]

@@BoBeats I have the Analog Rytm. Good option for using to 'tame' the pulsar with its midi tracks?

[@waltersmetak]

Different from the Lyra 8, the carrying case does comes with the pulsar.

[@regplasma7906]

Awesome stuff Bo .I ordered my Soma 'Tank Baby' yesterday from Vlad and the team.Ideal for my Industrial Bunker.Reg Plasma

[@JakeG]

Oh fuck! Sounds so good. Excellent purchase Bo

[@DC-jj3pl]

very cool little machine as is everything from Soma!

[@groovemodes9514]

Incredible sound. A specially the Fat Distorted Kick

[@BarryWarne]

Holy shit those first sounds hooked me right in

[@ithaca2076]

Dude the only synth i have is still a pocket operator

[@mikeexits]

I figured the FBI would have a bigger budget, damn.

[@GarHoover]

What pocket operator do you have?

[@anthony_pr1033]

Same here but recently bought an Novation Circuit which should arrive monday

[@embazle]

That Felt Fun!

[@apislapis]

Sounds and looks awesome, especially with the decksaver on top. Nice work Bo.

[@nickestvorace]

Industrial monster, and it's a compliment

[@MPrint67]

I’m tempted to kick my Analog Rytm to the curb for this.

[@EightsEverywhere]

Really cool demos towards the end

[@bbenb1627]

it is times like these that i wish i could like more

[@n_o_]

oh man i love to feel your eager cluttered fussing at 3:45 - the excitement getting out ahead of the cool and collected bo-pro (as sometimes it should) :D:D:D

[@BoBeats]

yeah, i like excited Bo too :) i should bring him out more

[@pizzagogo6151]

Not my personal cup of tea but still an impressive device. You got some great stuff out of it near the end, I can see for real “modular sound designer-types” this would fantastic.

[@edtotman2952]

Awesome video! I would like to hear more sick beats you've made with the Pulsar 23!

[@TurnFullCircle]

Bloody hell thats brilliant!.....cheers

[@worldofmuu]

I ordered a Lyra-8 and got on the waiting list for this. I’m in over my head but it feels so good

[@iVardensphere]

I was just notified my order is ready

[@EskildTrulsen]

Sounds fantastic!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ooo, that's nice!

[@thom-alphaxiii-5106]

Dfam new Industrial friend .time for a sample pack for sure ;) thx for the vidéo Bo

[@mrfunkyfunkybeat]

Wow, great beats Bo! You've shown how versatile it is, it sounds fantastic and it looks super inspiring to work with 👍

[@brodylowe644]

Ah! You asked a LONG time ago what instrument you should review on IG and I said this one and it FINALLY happened :)

[@rainy2063]

This is "The Glitch Mob Machine" :)

[@DoffThyFace]

this is my favorite video you’ve ever done! and now I have to save up $2000 to spend on a drum machine, so thanks for that :P

[@bembeleee]

Damn that thing sounds unreal

[@rxfromparis6633]

could you please do a Tanzbar 2 review? i'm impressed by both: Pulsar very "experimental" and Tanzbar2 very complet . Thanks BO :)

[@blaythessteuer]

love this. make more videos with it!

[@env4n3]

amazing sounds from a first look :)

[@SyncdAlien]

Impressive sounds! 👍

[@joelsanderson98]

this sounds fucking great!

[@jacco1967]

Wonderful machine 😎

[@CWWRavenbb]

How about a 30min jam dedicated to experimenting?

[@soundsofthenewberlin]

It would be interesting if you could put the first video of showing in detail from start to finish all connectivity possibilities with Keystep pro instead of just just reviewing the product since there are reviews of it out there. Especially the ones from Vlad the inventor. How to connect drum gates, midi, and cv would be interesting to explore. For Keystep Pro users and Pulsar users.

[@BoBeats]

Thats a cool idea!!

[@soundsofthenewberlin]

@@BoBeats I would definately love to see that. How far it can go and even what limitations are to be improved :))

[@leightonpricefilms]

+1 for that... I don't know whether to go for 0-Ctrl or Keystep Pro to pair with my Pulsar

[@SorchaSublime]

this thing isnt just a drum machine, its a drum machine/monosynth/circuit bending platform. I really wish I had 1k to burn

[@reason2910]

So awesome

[@johansjolin6495]

Great video! I pre-ordered mine just now in May, was thinking to myself that maybe they have caught up on production now. But looking around the web it seems that's not the case... but it sure seems worth waiting for. The sound and workflow of this seems to fit my tastes perfectly, too excited! Why was I cursed with the patience of a three year old...

[@BoBeats]

Inte lätt att vänta på nått gott!

[@johansjolin6495]

@@BoBeats Nej, det suger :P

[@annother3350]

How long did they estimate

[@bFOURdwZEROlf]

wow I want this but with stackable cables

[@vprice509]

You wouldn't need stackables, would you? Point A to B with one alligator clip cable. Point A to C with another, etc. Limited only by how much space is on the post to fit more clips. I think that's how it goes. I've seen some patched with an obscene amount of cables.

[@MeshMachine]

The beats and sounds you coaxed from this beast already speak for themselves. I am also biased :)

[@francolizarraga5025]

Sounds amazing :O

[@johnruschulte2593]

Someone needs to make Eurorack jack pin adapters that allow you to use this type of alligator clip. It would be great for jacks that get the most use seems like a very resilient connection. It may already be available.

[@chancemeeting2849]

you can just clip the alligator clip onto the end of a regular patch cable.

[@vprice509]

I'm going to order some 1/8" male to male adapters to use on my DFAM in an attempt to make it more organismic. I think those would work for your purposes, even if they are TRS plugs. I found some on Amazon- $6.59 to a 2 pack.

[@johnruschulte2593]

That should work nice and simple

[@JoeMcGuire]

Only a couple minutes in, but wow it sounds amazing!! But I'm definitely a bit thrown off by the use of alligator clips over standard patch cables though. That's definitely enough to make me second guess purchasing one.

[@BoBeats]

I think a lot of people feel that way.

[@JoeMcGuire]

@@BoBeats It feels a bit like being different for the sake of being different. I get why Korg used those pin cables with the Volca Modular (which is still so so fun) for size reasons but.. these look like they would be more awkward to use and would be easier to bump off the posts.

[@BoBeats]

I think its actually an economic choice + you can use one pin for multiple clips. Its pretty expensive as is. So I get it

[@JoeMcGuire]

@@BoBeats Hrm.. That's fair.

[@Stranger_at_the_Crossroads]

Plus you can use the conductivity of your body to make temporary patch connections while performing. Idk if that was by design or just incidental in the cost saving but based on Vlad's other instruments it seems to fit with his design philosophy.

[@MrClarkio]

Amazing sounds all from the one box. It's so much money though, trying to tell myself that it's destined to be a future collectors item and therefore an investment. I've just about convinced myself, the bank manager, not so much.

[@Hummelsbusch]

"Decksaver. Because kids and stuff". I hear you:-) Nice review!

[@raven-jz6cv]

Nah i aint changing my alpha base for that. But it sure looks good orange

[@ZenMountain]

This is like watching a neutered french poodle play with a grenade.

[@pablosebastianvillavicencio]

4:40 amazing sounds!!!!!!

[@powermix24]

Amazing piece of hardware! gotta save up lol

[@chadduncan9716]

At 13:21 I want to hear a full finished track of that. Very interesting machine

[@crazyFrankyy]

Hello Bo! Can you DO a Jomox alpha base review !

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I wish that it had drum pads to use for creating beats. Still would love one for my main drum synth or maybe Erica Synths Techno system even better.

[@fractalman8064]

More of the Nasty stuff, please.

[@Kkidzz]

Bo, they're called alligator clips......so hopefully your kids will be terrified. ;) ps; 15:50 nice 'Voice of Buddha'(early Human League) ;)

[@BoBeats]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@MinusNoir]

One should also call it 'BoBeast' ;D

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

Jeez this is a beast, even from this initial try this is kinda obvious

[@BoBeats]

I agree!! Still a fav of mine

[@baz.ali1]

Hey Bo, how you finding the Pulsar? I have one eye on it but given that I have a Rytm mk2 I'm not sure if I want another deep machine. How quickly can you get a pattern going with it? Seems with this the pay off is in the patience :) Thanks

[@BoBeats]

Its actually a lot more immediate than rytm mk2. They are like polar opposite: this one is rough and imprecise, and AR deep and precise

[@MediaMusik777]

check out sinevibes new groove osc just release its pretty awesome it turns your xd into a drum synth and if you get rerun too just cv the mod efx( i cv out from my td3 to the xd for another lfo

[@fatbenjamin3455]

I keep meaning to ask what the headphones you wear are Bo. Another fantastic video.

[@BoBeats]

classic 99 from Meze Audio, they are actually brilliant

[@ideologikal]

Wow nice beats 13:51

[@BlackJpeg]

is there any vst similar to this ?

[@TheGreatPanicker]

Where did you get you t-shirt?

[@Aetila]

Give it to JM Jarre! :-) Great demo, thanks.

[@macaronafterparty]

May I ask what brand of instrument cable you are using?

[@ringandtones]

3:41 Showing everyone who doesn't own the Pulsar23 the middle finger. You're so mean 😅 (just kidding)