What a STRESSFUL Live Set Taught Me // 3 Dawless tips.

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Stress can be amazing learning tool when it comes to Playing a dawless show. Or any type of Live show for that matter. My set at Softleather in LA had me overthinking a lot but in the end i went back to simple tools and a simpler synth setup that allowed for a good show.
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[@Seanrayamusic]

Ricky!! I had such an awesome experience last night because of your existence. I was at an underground techno party up here in SF, rocking my midi in/out/thru hat, and the headliner, Spanish techno producer Joton, was wearing a see you later oscillator hat! We pointed at each other's hats, smiled, and gave a thumbs up to one another. Thank you for creating that moment!

[@RickyTinez]

Yo that is incredible Sean. Thanks for the support man, it means a lot!!

[@dudemandudebro938]

Your a good person brah. Always enjoy the videos, have a good show.

[@robertsyrett1992]

Stagnant water turns to poison, but hooch in a barrel becomes whiskey some day.

[@samuela6271]

Haha... It takes a lot of work turning water into booze. Much like turning sounds into music.

[@calbostic6565]

MomoTheBellyDancer It’s a metaphor

[@kiffzool]

Great stuff Ricky, thanks for sharing your thoughts so honestly and clearly. You make some excellent points. Watching your content over the last year has inspired me to dig the old MPC 1000 out and start working on that set I always knew it was capable of, so thank you!

[@CRLFNKL]

Thank you so much Ricky. That final tip is really what I needed to hear today💜 Great video over all, just like the rest of your content. Take care.

[@emilyschmanks]

these videos are so helpful and interesting. thanks ricky

[@OhHeyK3vin]

Really enjoy all of your content, Enrique. Keep it coming.

[@techtalkmike4968]

Ricky, your videos are always on point! It always seems like you have a full production and camera crew behind your videos. I know it's you, but damn, I'm consistently impressed with the flow and the cut-scenes and just the all around production value. Absolutely love the content and the message. Keep on keep'n on.

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks Mike! Its just another outlet :) I apprecaite the views and kind words.

[@dbanks27]

Your videos are SO informative AND inspiring. So glad to have found this channel

[@monomakes]

Those tips are so cool, thanks man! Such a chill ending!!!

[@JoshElliottMusic]

This video came at a perfect time for me as I’m currently putting together probably my sixth version of my live set over the last four years. This time around I’m trying my best to keep it as simple as possible with just enough structure to keep me from getting lost yet the freedom for spontaneity and happy accidents to happen. Thanks for the video!

[@mwhitelow9312]

Ever since subscribing to your channel you’ve been motivating me to dig out my old gear and maybe delve into performing live. I’ve only ever made music for myself.

[@playgroundofsound7683]

Excellent video and thankyou for the detailed explanation

[@FernandoAb]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I had so much fun with your always changing costumes and scenarios.

[@andreasroman2941]

Saw your Namm videos. You crushed it. I'm getting a Launchpad Pro now.

[@Snazzytraxx]

Another great video Ricky!! I got a play out coming up man, and your advice at the end really helped as I was a little nervous as I havn't played out for a while, but it excited nervous as I know I gonna have great fun and be able to test out some new bits!! Thanks bro!! X

[@RickyTinez]

Take those nerves and stress and harness them into tunes! You got this Snazzy! Holler back and let me know how the gig goes.

[@justinsaunders1459]

You got a big heart Ricky, thank you very much for this.

[@noramokaj2493]

so much good vibes from you, thanks.

[@_functionless]

Great video Ricky!! Looking forwarding to seeing you again at knobcon 2020!!

[@rgcmusic]

I am grateful for you. Your videos are inspirational, helpful and entertaining. The end of this one brought me peace Lovely sunset.

[@ethidium8976]

Thanks for your video. You are one of the most inspiring channels on YT. Thanks for sharing all your trials and tribulations with us!

[@valquireveljkovic]

awww so lovely the last part

[@bobbiflowerz3576]

Dude, that "I appreciate you." at the end! -

[@Dea_Decay]

Really beautiful message and video! A few years ago I had the chance to start over, which without getting too personal has definitely meant getting to become the person I wanted to be both when I was younger and a few years ago. It doesn't have to take something tragic like it was for me, or a new decade, any time is the right time to start down that path. Having trust in yourself is a big part of that. And that is an absolutely beautiful sunset, reminds me of back where I grew up in Long Beach (NY).

[@tommyg5095]

Thanks for being who you are. Thanks for shareing your knowledge and experiences. Thanks.

[@extasy9727]

thanks for your videos, very encouraging. It was very refreshing to hear you talk about your lack of knowledge on playing the piano and previously only knowing one chord! I know even less and sometimes its intimidating when people seem to know so much about music

[@mitchwalcott]

Thanks for the pep talk near the end of the video. I have not played a live dance set since 2005 and I have been second guessing myself if I still have it in me to do again. I feel more confident now after watching this clip.

[@firesailstudios1003]

Nice vid! Good, simple and forever relevant advice for all music making I think; both live and composing in the studio or bedroom. Some beautiful views there! Cheers!

[@inthebloodmg]

I’m at the point where I’m running out of your videos to watch man. You consistently inspire me. Keep up the good work 💀 ⚙️

[@murmurelamusique]

thanks man. my year words are pleasure and inspiration. very conforting words :)

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

I use a Brother PT-H110 handheld printer for all my cables & gear, it’s under $40 and worthwhile. I have a similar amount of gear as you, synths etc running into audio & MIDI patch bays, it’s a nightmare without labels. Black text on white labels are visible on a dark stage and leaves no residue.

[@charlesestrada4164]

Love your videos

[@MetaHoudini]

I appreciate you too my dude! What a beautiful sunset.

[@adampate3893]

Thanks for sharing your insight on this one.

[@MarceldeJong]

A like for the lessons and for that chill background track and that amazing sunset. Thanks for sharing all three with us

[@morten1]

If you do hit a "wrong note", then go with it. Let it be part of the music. Maybe even repeat it. "We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents"

[@adeleloffler534]

A well used Bob Ross quote right there

[@TimurBatyrshin]

That works really well for me for live shows albeit not so good for videos. I'm just starting with videos, might come to the same conclusion on videos as well.

[@mstrychessboxn3520]

Jaydee turned off quantize a

[@mikeexits]

@@adeleloffler534 Bob Ross is the best tripsitter ever :)

[@_skysick_]

I believe David Bowie said something like "the difference between a mistake and melody is repetition"

[@MikeRenouf]

Really good tips. Stripping back the gear to one or two pieces is helping me.

[@kon_001]

You got this Ricky , thank you.

[@blipnosis2020]

Thanks again for your invaluable witness! I'm breaking out in 2022 so your anecdotes speak right to my interest here. 🔥🎵🔥🙏🖖

[@enchanterthetim]

Thanks for the encouragement! I know i can play a show, but just need to piece it together! I hate getting caught up in gear, but I am finding which pieces i'd like to gig with. I definitely need a dedicated synth. That's the main thing i'm struggling to pick right now! I want to play some keys live! Argon8? Korg minilogue? Hydra? Bassstation? Too many good ones out right now!

[@itimmy101]

That ending is sight! 🙏🌊

[@krsTBedfordStudios]

Half a dozen aircraft carriers on their way to bring dumbocracy to Iranian oil fields...

[@konst123]

Hi Ricky, love your videos about live performances! Currently assembling my first set of gear for performing live (based on korg volcas) but not really happy with the final sound -- doesn't sound deep enough without compression to me. So curious, do you use any compression on master when performing? Your videos always sound great.

[@CraigMorrisTrumpet]

Great video as always Ricky! I don't know if I missed it, but what gear did you finally go with for this show?

[@BeanyBeanyBeanster]

Great stuff, we appreciate you too! I just gotta ask though, where did you get those angled shelves (about 1:45)? I need them in my cluttered life :)

[@TheLordGU]

In a way, a lot of your tips in this video totally relate to one of your recent videos (as of October/November 2021, that is) … well, at least I see and feel the relation. Becoming familiar with a piece of gear or a software is so enabling, in the way that doesn’t get carried away by thinking about what to do. Instead, one can just do it and bringing the idea to life. So for some (like me, I realise), limiting the arsenal of gear and software purposely may help in becoming actually familiar with the tools at hand. For what reason ever, you made me realise this - and now it is up to me to work it out. Literally, Thanks for that, Ricky! Apart from that, you raised the question or something like that about the difference between being/becoming familiar with a piece of gear (or any other tool) and being/becoming comfortable with it. While there sure are some very smart (and official) explanations on that out there, my first thoughts and feelings were: 'familiar like enabling', ‘comfortable like beaten path'. It sure hasn’t be that extreme (or bad), but as always, and that is my idea and experience, too comfortable may lead to denying new ways, sort of - while too familiar, at least when talking about gear, software or tools in general, may not turn out this limiting as far new ideas, concepts and experiments are concerned. Well, at least that is ho I feel about it at the moment. Again: thank you so much, Ricky, for sharing it all!

[@GraemeMarkNI]

6:30 Got one of those rice writer boardwalk buskers to label my pocket operators 😅

[@Tobes1100]

Love the hat!

[@jarkokoo]

Great points, and these are also on point even, if one would not play live sets at all.

[@matiasveraaravena7261]

Hey! I've following you ever since I got a Circuit. I was wondering which trs to 5pin midi cables do you use for the Circuit

[@girlinagale]

I re-added my Behringer D and Keystep on a shelf over my suitcase (Deluge, Mother 32, mixer, Boss DD7 and Eventide H9). Played with it for a couple of hours, amazing, but worried me with so much synth going on. Removed the Boog/Keystep and played and oh wow there's my sound, simpler and more creative as each instrument has space.

[@makingbeatsforcats7406]

The labeling tip is so key! Label your wires as well as your equipment. It makes setup go faster and when you are packing up if you keep a checklist it will prevent you from losing wires at gigs as well.

[@JeremySeitz]

Thanks for this. I have a show coming up thats a lot more serious and more people than im used to. You passed some courage, cheers.

[@1dkappe]

I keep coming back to the circuit. One day they’ll release a new version with new synth engines, more samples, and randomization like in the elektron products. It has held up really well these years and only needs a few things for a golden new product.

[@kaleqwe]

I'm new to modular synths, and all that, but past week or two I've had this philosophy developing to look at a synth / sampler / sequencer / etc. -setup like an acoustic drum kit: - Similar "modular" setup, collection of different parts. - Setting up physically for ergonomic reasons - Skill needed to play it balanced. For electronic musician that might mean adjusting levels and EQ in mixer, and the ability to listen to what you are doing so you don't run in to problems where f.ex. a bass synth is overpowering everything. I could go on an on about the similarities. Electronic musicians are kind of a special type. Our setups can be very unique compared to what someone else has. But that doesn't remove the fact that we can develop a type of virtuosity that allows us to comfortably perform with the modular or non-modular setup. Skill set is just action-wise wildly different from a drummer, or a guitar player. We need to get comfortable at different things. Adjusting mixer, patching modular, handling sequencer(s), live sampling, live loop recording (audio and midi). For a drummer or guitar player, the virtuosity is in the micromotoric control of hands and feet.

[@siryba]

Nailed it yet again (and as always), Ricky. Hope that NAMM is treating you right.

[@SynthAddict]

You are correct, knowledge is power (scientia potentia est) and you always share a lot. Thanks for all you do. I don't perform live but your ideas make we want to try sometime. Speaking of live, I heard you were going to perform last night at Perfect Circuit, and I was looking forward to it while I was in town (along with performances by Vlad and others), but it must have been a rumor. I'll catch it sometime. :-)

[@duckfart7403]

Dope as ever! Any update on the sample pack?

[@mickypoo4622]

AND as the suns sets over the sea, all of those seagulls on the beach by the water are saying to each other "I say! Isn't that Ricky Tinez over there?" ...

[@tunku2572]

Cool vid bro. What is the song in the background?

[@AndresWS]

We appreciate you

[@lofimijo208]

feelin the new hat kind sir

[@rustikinc63]

Man, I love you bro~ real talk.. you ain't some fake ass n...g .... ...You are legit and I appreciate you and your channel!

[@jbfunk3]

Cool vid, last shot of the beach reminds me of the end of the PUTS track The L.A. Song. What gear did you end up choosing for the set?

[@RickyTinez]

I used my Blackbox, circuit, octatrack, modular!

[@VincentSebastianMusic]

Anyone know which video Ricky was jamming on the er1 in? Remember seeing it a while back but can't find it.

[@sebastiennesp1978]

What a bloody nice guy! Bloomin' inspiring!

[@alvaritowdiesel1]

What brand or where could one get a synth stand as big as the one on your studio.

[@kngtrdr_]

love this, buddy.

[@kngtrdr_]

looks like the shopping plaza in glendale, no?

[@RachelKCollierRKC]

Love ya Ricky xxx

[@RickyTinez]

Same to you!! Good hangs at Namm :)

[@tuppawareAU]

Love your music and your videos. But I think that's the first time I've seen you without a hat :-P

[@DJbace1]

Completely off topic brother but i have a Behringer TD3 on its way. And im asking how would one daisy chain it to say an Uno Drum? Do they sync?

[@cameronspears1386]

4:50 really nice camera and light work.

[@jpescalona]

I would never imagine you can enable the Indiana Jones' mode ;) great video Rick

[@silversulu]

Great to meet & chat w you at the Super-6 booth on Day 1, brother! Chaz

[@AWJD79]

Are your shows recorded either in audio or video would be great to see or hear your performance Ricky 🤘

[@arnarariluviksson6407]

word!!

[@purplefluoritemusic]

I appreciate you too

[@nebula0697]

the most peaceful/positive-vibing dude in electronica

[@opitz030]

Hey, thanks for your thoughts! It’s exactly the same point where I am also now. A few shows played in a kind of free environment and going for one in a Club between Dj Sets in february. A 5. point might be practicing. Sure you did that also a lot , because to know where everything is leads also to this. And what it killed for me also a few times was a not good monitoring when playing live. Do you use InEars or how do you do it?

[@GrandMasterKemst]

Bigup!

[@tylergates4075]

1:41 what type of rack is that against the window?

[@MrFullCake]

Here jamming in my garage. "You know what i like more than materialistic things ? .... KNOWLEDGE !"

[@strangeronpublic7987]

Last tip 🤙🏼

[@LowGainElectronics]

Save travels!

[@badhombre2484]

enjoy NAMM Ricky! Peace brother

[@samuela6271]

Ricky, all the love in the comments is giving me butterflies! Love your insights. Im hoping to play live some time. Its producers you like who are so helpful in giving inspiration and technical insight that make me feel im moving forward. Wish i could have hit up namm. Maybe next year. Peace brother and much love.

[@RickyTinez]

Yo thank you for these kind words man. Its all love, and thank you a ton.

[@chrismiles1663]

Hey, Ricky -- great content, of course, because that is what you consistently do! But I'd like to also just say that the sponsorship message on this video was the closest I've seen on YT so far to a really authentic (hate that word, but I do think it works here) integration of sponsor content and 'creator' content -- it made sense and felt real. Kudos -- that's a freakin' hard thing to do.

[@RickyTinez]

Haha, thanks man! I wouldn't be as happy if i wasn't making these chords at namm on these new keyboards :)

[@MatthewHyatt]

Bro, where do you get the music for your vids....LOL.

[@squoblat]

Not a criticism at all, just a stranger's reminder not to burn yourself out. The reel from the hotel room at NAMM - I've seen that look in the mirror too many times, look after yourself Ricky and take it easy.

[@Argh0naut]

Getting to know one piece of Gear or a single instrument is not still water, there is always depths to Explore and the more dedicated to a single piece, the more you can get out of it. You are a real inspiration. But please make music for yourself maybe not first but on the same level as your audiencie, amaze and surprise them even if they only wanted to party.

[@AndyVonal]

NIce Fedora!

[@jpbraxton]

Ricky, what is the size of that wooden board that you threw together on your setup ?

[@RickyTinez]

i think i bought 6 8 foot 2x4's and bolted them together for the table top. so should be 4ft wide

[@slowgaffle]

I appreciate you too.

[@evanpincus2203]

Ricky how the hell are you getting such clean audio recording in front of NAMM, those courtyards are hectic!

[@rhythmdroid]

E P He probably woke up at like 6 hah!

[@morten1]

Hey Ricky check out the new Tascam Model 12 mixer/recorder. So far the most promising multitrack recorder for DAWless music I've seen. Overdubbing, effects, and even with midi sync.

[@shadowhenge7118]

Familiarity eases creativity

[@j.j.1172]

Beginner looking for some advice... So i've been dj'ing for prob 10 years, originally using 1210's but for the past 3 years i've been using a Traktor controller and i recently bought a TR-8S just as an addition to dj'ing and messing around on, however this has lead me to want to get into production and potentially live dawless sets. I've got some compensation money coming in from an accident i had at work so i'm going to use the money to buy a dawless studio, i want to make gritty, banging techno, stuff like Fixon, A.Paul, Setaoc Mass, P.E.A.R.L.etc etc. So i've decided on getting the following through some research: Novation Bass Station II , Elektron Analog 4 MkII, Digitakt, Digitone, Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 + Tr-8S i already have + a mixer not decided on yet. I'm really torn/confused no matter how many video's i watch whether to get Digitakt & Digitone or Rytm MkII + Octatrack MkII as an addition to Analog 4 MkII. Perhaps there's some other additions or pieces that would be better suited for the sound i want or better combinations. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@jjjjj2220]

Ok so you want to do techno so your got a drum machine or sampler then go snyths elecktron snyths just get one and spend time learning it.

[@geluix69]

Ive been using 3 Circuits has my sequencing/drum machines for live. Now I think the launchpad Pro 3 is my new sequencer core. I also had the same issue with low frequency samples being way to bass heavy causing a muddy meldown, live and learn. Also stereo samples are pointless , In 90% of venues there setups are in mono. Nobody will be able to tell anyways.

[@Emily_M81]

"gets kinda chilly out here" hint hint, if you sold a hoody on your merch site... >_> also, this is the *best* skillshare code/url I've seen out of everyone I follow on KZbin

[@holotropik]

Which is why I have used only a Korg Electribe ESX & EMX for my live setup for over 10 years. They are processed through Reaper DAW which is controlled with the Novation LaunchControlXL. Fits all in one box, easy to transport & set up. I have tried to find a replacement for the Korg but so far nothing comes close. Still waiting...

[@RickyTinez]

Exactly. dont fix what isn't broken!

[@rhythmdroid]

ESX is a workhorse! 8-bar patterns! I miss mine.

[@darranhanlon8709]

Herrera idea if you have limited space on stage You should use a laptop stand for your octa track It will up out of the way,, you can still.use it coz its right in front you and you have e greatly reduced foot print Yeh flawless awsome👍👍

[@6or7breadsticks]

i think I like ricky so much I clicked like before i clicked play

[@RickyTinez]

Thank you Jarrett! Hope the video doesn't disappoint :P