Rob Scallon vs. the OP-1

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[@STSGuitar16]

Huang has those eyebrows that you find on your Mii character from 2008

[@DrCanary]

STSGuitar16 tribrows

[@Retr0_846]

Thanks for that

[@MandoThingz]

Dang

[@STSGuitar16]

@@MandoThingz srry :/

[@MandoThingz]

STSGuitar16 it’s ight

[@aldrickfondracul9297]

Cow is love. Cow is life. Cow is 900 dollars.

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

Aldrick Fon Dracul and real cows can cost less!

[@92Roar]

hevquip don't remember the last cow that could help me make trap music

[@legionnaire5947]

Aldrick Fon Dracul lol what a time to be alive

[@DJNuckChorris]

worth

[@lonelylegoman5778]

Aldrick Fon Dracul totally worth it

[@ThexMCxMaster]

Shout out to rob for always putting progress bars on his ads

[@Vexnatos]

Didn't notice that the first time

[@Tejvir7]

Why you shouting him out on his own page stupid

[@guitarguy9030]

@@Tejvir7 it's a thing people do to show appreciation, calm your ass

[@BudderB0y2222]

KZbin does that automatically pretty sure

[@harryf9885]

@@BudderB0y2222 he puts it on the squarespace sponsorship that he put inside the actual video. Which is nice because I might have fast forwarded through it if I didn’t know how long it was going to be.

[@TheCoolSquare]

Me: "Oh that's really cool. I want one." *clicks link* Me: "Oh my god its a thousand dollars!"

[@nickbroussard3784]

That’s exactly what I just did

[@jacobhorton9832]

Fo real, but now it’s even more $1300:(((

[@PFDarkside]

@@jacobhorton9832 it’s on sale now! (Still $1121)

[@tz4601]

Yeeep. It's cool and looks fun and it's definitely pro-grade audio gear so the price is maybe half justified (audio gear is pricier than most realize), but it's not actually worth $1300 from a pure music standpoint. It's almost a status symbol at this point. Don't get me wrong, it seems super awesome and cool, but the tiny keyboard is limiting and you can get minisynths that do most of what this does (minus the awesome design) for like half the cost.

[@wafflemaker6590]

It's like the $1000 graphing calculator of the music world

[@skim_dilk5472]

Waffle Maker too true

[@hotcatgirl69420]

Uh, sorry 'bout that, but it's $4,000...

[@stevesgonecrazy5953]

@@hotcatgirl69420 are they really $4000 now?! They used to be only $1000 when the original comment was made a year ago. Damn. I really wanted one.

[@hotcatgirl69420]

@@stevesgonecrazy5953 No sorry, the website I checked was scamming, they are still $1000...

[@joseph-the-seventh]

@@hotcatgirl69420 1300 USD to be exact

[@akshaykumar_r]

*"Help me, OP-1 Kenobi.. You're my only hope."*

[@AndyIli]

hello there

[@GoblinsOfFarmington]

@Staz zy correction 200,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000👍👍👍

[@RiveraViktor]

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHAHA

[@thomasway0320]

"General Ken-O-P"

[@noir9989]

Akshay Ravi Kumar I have the high cow.

[@Scubadog_]

It's beyond me how people manage to make those harsh synths always glue together so well and sound so chill.

[@FelixRosas10]

I feel you! Like when they said “that’s a nice bass,” i was like .... really?? 🤨 but yeah they made it sound great

[@patflynn]

6:08 When you’re playing baseball and it’s a bird but you think it’s the ball for a split second.

[@mylogify]

hahahahahahah

[@sebsimidian7866]

Or in my case, tennis

[@pierreflew]

"I bet it's gonna be a little hard" Man, do you even Rob Scallon ?

[@TofuRabbit]

I thoroughly enjoy how every time Andrew gets introduced he does the high five thing. Gets me every time.

[@unniFI]

💯

[@Jakommo]

its less annoying than those 1min dubstep intros of 90% youtubers

[@PiousSlayer]

@@Jakommo They also generally steal the music they use and do slight edits to it. At least Andrew has been original in it.

[@tedp9592]

6:45 Andrew is having the time of his life.

[@TGMinnieeMee]

3:05 is such a musician moment lmao

[@thetwonky2940]

TGMinnieeMee truuuue

[@endiahguyton1475]

True

[@maidie007]

and 2:50

[@jonasgrill1155]

can confirm, that's typically how it goes.

[@M.J44]

@@maidie007 Well yeah, but the one pointed out above was very subtle

[@taylorf8642]

Wow. What a cool piece of gear. Neat song, too. Rick Riffson djently drifts into 0blivion...

[@DnivRandomosity]

Have a like AND a reply!

[@moizakaria100]

Rob Scallon and Zikonightcore are my favorite Music channels , propably you dont know zikonightcore channel but it's just 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Arkouchie]

Taylor Fraser Go djently into the night.

[@Mezurashii5]

Driffts*

[@chedisLoL]

Taylor Fraser just dont look up the price of the OP-1... you most likely cant afford it

[@singsingmei]

i wonder what Rob would do with a Seaboard.

[@yotemtotem1246]

PoCanDo _ *cough* Andrew get the seaboard *cough*

[@_Salok]

We all know what he'd do with one ... *DJENT !*

[@jamshidsingh5020]

He'd be able to vibrato like he was trying to do in the middle of the video.

[@lukewaala1672]

More boops!

[@y__h]

ＳＣＡＬＬＯＮＷＡＶＥ

[@Sakaki98]

0:32 I like how the effects to make the OP-1 look advanced are literally just basic algebra.

[@sevilnatas5431]

you know that something is complicated when x=1

[@memeomega4719]

3/8 🧠

[@anmolbhide9197]

OP-1 kenobi has RETURNED

[@AndyIli]

*-hello there* *-general kenobi*

[@kushalchordiya7229]

Person : Hey Rob what instrument is that ? Rob : yes

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

kushal chordiya Musical Instruments: *Exist* Rob Scallon Nigga: *REAL SHIT?*

[@samgreer8796]

I've seen this joke so many times jesus

[@Zenith_Guard]

Kushal Chordiya Person: ... so what instruments do you play? Rob: _y e s_

[@reubenbaeli-collings553]

im loving your profile pic

[@julius2538]

Hi

[@JorgeMetal579]

D J E N T W A V E

[@Mezurashii5]

D J E N T S T H E T I C

[@Ziqohth]

W E N E E D T H A T

[@issacmoore1561]

Dude I need djentwave Seriously

[@unclemamad8023]

4:50 when you finally take your girl friends top off

[@georgesalv]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHABABAVAHBABABAHAHAHAHABAVAJABAB GENIUS.

[@senza4591]

With... your friend?

[@unclemamad8023]

@@senza4591 it is a weird relationship, i dont judge tho

[@pitcrew1392]

@@unclemamad8023 you got to do what you got to do....

[@Tiggasaurus]

I don't know why, but 4:51 is easily my favourite part of this video.

[@EoPatrux]

We need Rob to buy an OP-1

[@subhayannath4227]

Hope so😋

[@Raul_FOV]

Patrux?

[@Xamurai13k]

Braziu iu iu

[@miselhere3375]

@@Xamurai13k kkkkkkkkkk

[@dustynbeasley6261]

I know right this was a chill vibe with some laughs. Good content right here

[@jackmorton7406]

Is this Vapordjent?

[@Joshuamaster96]

2:11 was the best part, that should be made into a full song

[@NEPFU]

Pepega

[@mertsavas7528]

Joshua Mendoza There is a song called Blackwave, I think you will find what you look for.

[@mertsavas7528]

It’s an Asphalt 9 soundtrack.

[@Emberrss]

Kinda thought it sounded a bit like the minecraft soundtrack

[@barbaramorgan603]

Emberrss witch one?

[@123s453e56a6l]

6:14 drops and suddenly i'm Ryan Gosling driving through the city moonlighting as a get away driver

[@teriscallon]

Wow Rob that was great. I always wondered how quickly this could be picked up. Andrew makes it look so easy.

[@conradkorbol]

Teri Scallon it probably helots if you are an experienced musicians with lots of experience creating

[@xthe_nojx5820]

Just bear in mind that it's Rob Scallon we're talking about. So, results may vary.

[@danneu8]

It's not hard to use, but it is different than anything else out there. There was a lot of practice and explanations cut out of this video, I'm sure. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't play keyboard or aren't familiar with some music theory, as there is no scale lock or chord mode or anything like that.

[@bluesyace9564]

Teri Scallon Hey, you're scallon too so, you have a slight chance of having quick learner gene

[@saultorres7452]

true I had to use fl for hours I'm a logic guy. I know my music theory n basic mixing n sound design. so after 20 mins u was moving at a alright pace. btw logic all day

[@zoombronco]

So. Much. FUN! 😄👍

[@maudie2100]

the end product is giving me some weird modern day space oddity vibes for whatever reason. dreamy and nostalgic and im liking it. loving these collabs, keep it up!

[@Matheus-ki9zo]

3:56 That sounds so much like something straight out of Earthbound.

[@M.J44]

I didn't even realize that. You're right.

[@GreatistheWorld]

BRUH

[@dennis_moonlight]

A E S T H E T I C D J E N T

[@wowdogeful]

that does't sound djenty at all, I mean he played more than 1 note, so...

[@vicentealvarado5608]

Andrew huang vs an 8 string guitar when

[@imsorrydave9000]

Yes! I was hoping for that.

[@Glacier_Nester]

I love the little yellow progress bar for the half-screen ad! It's a really nice little touch.

[@cheemsbuckles5830]

0:58 Starts to play "Ascend" by TheDoooo

[@narutorl6513]

how i can't hear it

[@cofedafoax5912]

Those aren’t the right notes The right notes are: A#-C-G-F-D#

[@cheemsbuckles5830]

@@cofedafoax5912 thank you for responding to a two year old comment

[@ripit.3457]

Zach Achterhoff this man actually responded 2 years later holy shit

[@zhenzhou4445]

Next video: OP-1 Metal?

[@01maru23]

It would be заебись, of course

[@antoanlulchev1846]

That would be cool

[@mr.unknownvevo]

OP-1 Djent

[@dadinggo]

Yes!!!!

[@CrysisMusic]

Oh hell yes

[@simonknutsen1494]

Of all the different sounds you get with this thing and you manage to make it sound excactly like your typical Rob Scallon song. Thats actually pretty fucking cool dude. Hats off to you Rob

[@deezon]

2:11 PLEASE MAKE A BEAT OUT OF THAT

[@justvoorfun]

Yoda lmfao this part is freaking crazy, i love it

[@decafbountiwack3658]

I’m glad I’m not the only one. It makes me so happy!

[@sp10sn]

Also their faces were so intense in this moment.

[@normaneffendi5909]

sounds like a DOOM song lol

[@alexdesforges5026]

Sampled it and put it in a little funk type song

[@Hedrix44]

this absolute king that puts a progress bar on his sponsors freaking prayge

[@angelicbeast7793]

Can't wait until Andrew holds the sig 8 string

[@antoanlulchev1846]

Me too 😀

[@Mezurashii5]

Oh I hope that happens.

[@cameroncrawford332]

Did anybody else notice that he buttoned up his shirt wrong?

[@tahzeebmusic6477]

i was looking for this lol. someone noticed xD

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

The thing I like about Rob the most is how good he is at different genres of music. I like how he likes multiple genres which is good for a musician now days because it can be hard for some people no matter how much they share their music, to get famous and playing many styles might help a musician with that I think, just look at what Miles Davis did and how many styles he did and he bassicly started fusion. Many fusion artists today don't play stuff that sounds like experimentaly stuff from Bitches Brew but thats where it started.

[@justdontgiveafukk]

Death to all butt metal \m/

[@HamiltonMechanical]

Hey rob, you know what really makes your video just that step above top notch? you always seem to find people with the same energy level as yourself to share cool shit with us. Great videos my friend!

[@luuk4143]

But does it djent?

[@workingguy]

This is the real question.

[@Mezurashii5]

You could sample a low chug through the mic, it would technically work

[@xspeedbump96x55]

Luuk van den Berg these are the questions real people ask.

[@luuk4143]

xSpeedBump96x it keeps me up at night.

[@xspeedbump96x55]

Luuk van den Berg same here dude.

[@1941niklas]

Red Means Recording

[@Hamuelin]

niklas1941 *ROB* Means Recording Or Red means Rob

[@jamshidsingh5020]

Red Means Djent

[@user-wx8ot1ph4d]

niklas1941 djent means djenting

[@GavinGavinMcGavin]

I really hope he can collab with these guys soon! It'll be so epic.

[@GavinGavinMcGavin]

You're tripping bro. Both are incredibly talented albeit in their own ways. I also know for a fact that RMR regards Andrew as highly talented.

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

3:27 Andrew just played the first four notes of "The Lick" using Rob Scallon's "Oh"s.

[@horkoki]

What is “the luck” I’ve been so confused

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

@@horkoki It's a music meme.

[@horkoki]

Rock & Rollin' Nolan ya I now but like what is the lick like what song or is it like a scale or what

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

@@horkoki If you type "The Lick jazz" into KZbin and watch the first video that comes up, it'll show you everything you need to know. :P (It's essentially a very frequently used phrase, or "lick", that shows up in a lot of improvisations and it has become a joke.)

[@cofedafoax5912]

D-E-F-G-E-C-D

[@CWunderA]

Gotta say, the in line adds are a good idea. I like how I can keep watching the video so the ad doesn't completely disrupt the video

[@raphaeltomany5005]

ROB YOUR SHIRT is buttoned wrong for God's sake

[@bornofstardust5910]

😂😂😂😂

[@awdawdawdadwawd]

It's called fashion look it up

[@ElliWoelfin]

No, it is called fucking up when you button up your shirt.

[@5thdmt]

@@ElliWoelfin hahahahahaha

[@5thdmt]

@@ElliWoelfin that killed me dead!

[@Eaglemerritt]

This is the kinda video that needs to be on the Trending page

[@jaypatrick8026]

Turned out sick! Been wanting on for to long now.

[@Utomneian]

this was wonderful and fun, i think you both are great people and music makers :)

[@BradyGalloway]

Best KZbin couple 2017

[@zayzaya.8820]

I always vibrato on instinct when touching something that isn’t a string instrument 😂

[@RageSondrayy]

me when i got my keyboard yesterday.

[@TallicaMan1986]

no mod wheel?

[@alfonsovegaiii]

Lmao, I’m not the only one

[@MikeyJBlakeJR]

Rob, you are by far my favorite KZbinr. Keep up the good work, man.

[@willbest6659]

This song made me feel so happy. Watching Andrew dance around to the song put an innocent smile on my face

[@joeychriso52]

rob i do the same thing with vib. when im playing piano! im glad its not just me.

[@theunwelcome]

I want one! those look like SO MUCH FUN even though I'd be completely lost on how to make it sound cool...

[@luuknijenhuis]

theunwelcome about $900...

[@op-z]

op-z is about to release in a few months, and it should be cheaper. Not the exactly the same, but sounds as fun

[@rickjames3411]

That's the beauty of Synthesis my friend, there is no right or wrong way to get it sounding cool it's all about diving in and just exploring, But most important is you're just having fun creating sound that not a million people have installed into their computer. Best of luck to you on your journey into the world of synths man. :)

[@Raybo3D]

I love rewatching this video

[@dezfowler]

Wow, that thing is ace. Also, love the way you split-screened the advert in this vid.

[@justbryan5587]

4:23 "hehe, bew bew"

[@Xamurai13k]

I smiled at that part ahahah

[@elnino1759]

These guys just make musics effortlessly

[@jordan.newsom]

That ad was so good I'm now tempted to go get a SquareSpace site and I don't even need one! I like when people get creative with ads. also, love the final tune!

[@OutsiderMoonie]

Rob you are the best my dude :D You are so extremely talented and its weird to watch others do their music because you have such a more refreshing perspective. You seem to know what you to go for more than others. Please never stop making videos :) Truly a beautiful musician

[@tristan_840]

Its so good seing two different kind of musician together

[@sushirolls3244]

Omg. Rob is so talented, first time picking up the OP-1, and makes a killer beat? It's to good to be true! Nice job Rob!

[@gegiskjeggi]

This is one of my favorite videos!

[@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707]

4:18 to 4:21 - Now I know why there's a 'Coffee Button' as a loaded function in Andrews gear. 6:12 to 7:48 - Finished creation. Y'all welcome. This is so avant garde right here Rob and Andrew! MORE OF THESE INSTRUMENT SWAPPING PLEASE AND THANK YOU (not internet screaming just for emphasis).

[@SKdaGamer]

This was pretty cool! I actually really liked the synth bit from 7:08.

[@duggy2728]

"See how much fun you can have with this thing?" -Andrew while Rob's speaking voice is being used as a synth

[@marvelousdecay]

Great video and good to see you two working together

[@Tichooon]

I dont know why but I keep coming back for this video again and again

[@slashsd1000]

Question Does red mean recording?

[@legionnaire5947]

Red means Robcording... DOOD THEY SHOULD DO A COLAB

[@GoblinsOfFarmington]

No it is the sandwich maker

[@DC-yb7qd]

IF ROB SCALLON EVER ENTERS MY STUDIO IM GOING TO KICK HIS ASS WITH AN OLD FASHIONED BEATDOWN, HES GOING TO WALK OUT WITH TWO BLACK EYES A BROKEN LEG AND A CLEFT LIP

[@SM_zzz]

@@DC-yb7qd Ahahaha

[@NEPFU]

Yusees

[@itsgeib00]

that actually sounded really gooood

[@blazerboy233]

I like the ad-bar that goes on for future-rob's segment. Nice detail!

[@lucas8561]

Such a chill beat, I loved it

[@fredfunk7316]

CRAZY IDEA HERE: try making steel drum metal with a touch of reggae. You could make a relaxing headbanging tutorial with it. This would be so awesome!

[@doofenshmirtzevilincorpora7785]

I can't get over how Andrew's channel URL is still songstowearpantsto

[@Thankfully_Over]

I love the way you did that ad

[@analogaudiorules1724]

THAT THING IS SO POWERFUL, how beautiful...

[@fabianwiese8172]

2:48 Love Andrew's face. At first like "Wtf is he doing now?" and then this smile. :D

[@Warriorcat49]

2:11 was sick.

[@kyiore6878]

Ever consider doing a part 2 of this sometime? This video is always so great to watch

[@DearestClaudio]

this is so fun to watch. i hope you're considering buying one of those!

[@DefkalionDs]

Dem quality bloops :{

[@absofruitlyriley]

Defkalion Dimos why the sad face?

[@Mezurashii5]

Maybe cause of the nostaldjic music.

[@DefkalionDs]

rileydotzip No, according to Skype this combo is supposed to be a fancy moustache emoji :-3~

[@psssantosh]

This song is addictive for some reason...

[@nicknovakk]

That sounded so sick!

[@xsox6465]

Thanks for the sweet video rob! It’s cool when you guys collab

[@justintyme8335]

Rob: I'm not gonna make anything good with this. Touches Op-1 Magic.

[@alexsalamander4251]

I still vibe with the track he made.

[@maxdeboer2196]

The ad-loading bar is a great Idea! And btw you are really cool :)

[@elliottdmann]

Very cool. Loved your track! That melodic bass was nice.

[@Moth_On_Fire]

me after watching this video: oh i want one me: checks prize Me: okay i dont want one

[@antheaxe7340]

can´t find the video where ANDREW plays robs instrument

[@XxAndy2496xX]

This was sick as hell, the songwriting skills are still there no matter the device. Much more interactive than i expected it to be would be cool to see what else you could do with it, like incorporate it into some of the heavier tracks or even something like "Anchor"

[@vinnyquennehen]

just amazing.

[@lauanps]

3:10 Rob was scared. hahahahah

[@charliejulietdavies8715]

genre: i'm scared

[@Reece_Hart]

2:11 Regurgitator tone intensifies

[@kevinsens63]

sounds very nice. Good work !

[@oi-yeah-nah-mate7731]

You guys are so fun to watch :)))

[@powerslave0606]

You should tried to play Anchor on that.

[@randyedward5314]

4:20 Thats how i felt too by watching this video

[@alchemistrpm82]

Thoroughly enjoyed these antics. Yes, the whole no-midi aspect of making music with the OP-1 really sets it apart from the other gear I own. It makes it more experimental, more risky, and sometimes more fun. Nice track!

[@AgentWoody]

You two are my favorite music youtubers. Never thought I'd hear a track like that from you rob but it was amazing. You and andrew should have a 1v1 produver battle for a shiny song (the genre andrew made up). Much love.