Simple setup jam w/ Arturia MicroFreak, DrumBrute Impact, OTO Bam, Strymon pedals, H9, PO-33

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A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by long, sprawling mornings full of potential. I have a much more elaborate jam set up in my usual space, but my MIDI-through device is sending ghost notes and random program changes to all the hardware, so that one has to wait until next week.
While waiting for a new MIDI-through box to arrive, I set up this arrangement on a whim, and centred it around the new synth in my collection, the Arturia MicroFreak. I hope you'll agree that the MicroFreak sounds great and has some awesome features (four-note paraphony, multiple voice types, analogue filter) for the price point.
Arturia MicroFreak + Eventide H9 + Strymon Ola - Main synth sequence and lead
Arturia DrumBrute Impact + OTO Bam - Drums
Teenage Engineering PO-33 + Strymon Deco - Bass
Written and performed within a 12-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little compression/limiting on the master.
jayhosking.bandcamp.com

[@CarlosPerez1992]

You know, I've listened to your jams for a few years now. I've listened to great, fully fleshed jams with 6 or 7 devices at the time. I've listened to you jamming with none other than Kellii Scott, drummer of one of my all time favourite bands. And I've loved it all. But something keeps me coming back to this little jam. The melody, the little progression on the Microbrute, the delicate bass line on the PO, the absolutely monstrous beat you programmed on the Drumbrute. I love everything about this jam, and I will keep on coming for more for years to come. Thanks, Jay, for taking the decision that day of scrapping the bigger jam and do this instead.

[@timijandrpicminatti7506]

You know a jam is good when it's stuck in your mind for 2 days straight and in the evening you come back and listen... ❤️

[@kevinverkindt]

Well done. I like it. Especially with the narratives in the video :)

[@freeform144]

Awesome.

[@Intraverse909]

Agree, the narratives are helpful, just got my db impact, fun to see your set up in action

[@snegs11]

I do have to confirm that this jam is pure fire. Not often do I find myself un knowingly raving out wickedly in the kitchen doin’ some sign language shit with the arms and digits. Thank you for taking me to somewhere else briefly ☺️

[@vincentdanopoulos]

I keep coming back to this

[@alexandrerodier9338]

I didn't remember that i'd ever comment this track !? 😳 I've received this Monster combo few days ago ! 🥳...the Sound of future ! It will change m'y life ... really !!! PEACE 🙏 !! Thx for perfect inspiration !👍👍👍👍

[@Nico-np9bh]

Whaa!! Nice jam! A sweet feeling between Boards of Canada, Nathan Fake and Com Truise....

[@nikolaaskaas]

What an incredible melodic progression. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this!

[@Pheonix0114]

Keep coming back to this one ❤‍🔥

[@falazarte]

Thank you thank you so much for this videos. I also love your written comments on what you do. For newbies like me it is priceless. Keep on technoing!

[@stephenaskew4346]

Take a bow. Great to see real joy and freedom in a jam.

[@2manywires]

Listened to this a few times. Thrilled I just landed back here while browsing... love it. Eerie, foot tapping, addictive👌

[@sudave87]

So awesome! Getting autoplayed for the third time and I love it every time again. This sounds just like a complete version of some sounds that I would create - totally my sound.

[@Djpuzzle]

A lovely hardware jam. I dig the melancholic melody and the distorted kick drum. Very cyber punk to my ears / post apocalyptic ambient music. Seems as if this one just sort of channeled other worldy influences and let the gear speak for them in the form of melodies and rhythms.

[@MrVisionator]

Lovely jam theme!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for the presentation of the components, it helps me to understand these recently discovered instruments 🙏😊

[@johnchongsing7745]

Beautiful and full of impact. Outstanding tone

[@davidbanner9001]

I keep coming back to this bloody track. Not a bad thing obviously. Thanks again Jay.

[@breitbanddesign]

what a great jam! very cool!

[@scottchadfield223]

I loved this!!! Love the commentory too.

[@JTMS]

This was great man! Job well done on a simple but expressive little jam.

[@tiowmaxim4282]

To be honest, youtube was running in the background, for a minute it was ok, but then was like whoa this is freakin great. Skillfully performed, really nice, melancholic vibes and setup.

[@Wall_Candy]

Fantastic job!

[@DenisGolovan]

wow, so good. love the atmosphere! and the commentary :)

[@Jegkedermigmega]

Lovely composition :) Really like how harsh the drums are in the mix, such a bold move that really goes well with the melancholic lead. Keep it up! :)

[@conradfreeman]

Great jam!! And I loved the comments during the song!

[@erikoostveen]

Loved listening to this - a great little jam!

[@DarkTapes]

sounding really great on headphones. Great evolving melody and bangin' drums!

[@eddieslab]

Man it's been 3 days that i keep coming back to this video, it is so catchy

[@stevecautious]

Great jam, the sounds really work together well!

[@iffus29]

I'm so happy I grabbed the MicroFreak now. I love that track. Good job mate, keep goin!

[@BluffMunkey]

Great jam. This jam would definitely encourage me to buy a DBI and a MF if I hadn't already done so in the last two weeks. And I agree, the DBI is fantastic and fun to use.

[@echo_opera]

Wow...just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us. Love my MicroFreak as well 👊🏼™️

[@ufffd]

wow triple whammy - great track, great video, great information

[@timijandrpicminatti7506]

Wow, very captivating. One of my favorite live performances to date. Has a kind of a Vector Lovers-ish vibe to it. And the MicroFreak really shines here. Loved the combination of the progression, sound and drums. Thank you for sharing.

[@Renzsu]

God I haven't listened to Vector lovers in at least 10 years now.. thanks for reminding me of them :)

[@timijandrpicminatti7506]

@@Renzsu Glad to... I revisited the albums last week and it was such a trip to the lovely past

[@CubeRepublic]

This is beautiful, really enjoyed, thanks for sharing.

[@Depuratumba]

loved that melody

[@Expectaz]

Great Sounds Jay! Love how you play with devices that don't have a "total recall" function. Just like it is, pure!

[@jonathanfarber]

Enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing jay. Just picked up a microfreak and this video has cleared some fog away from those early usage days. 👍

[@xNachos]

This is an insane music/video sir, nice work

[@TigerClawTV]

Heck of a jam. Very well done.

[@alexsoti3997]

really nice video and perfect narration ^^

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

very great melodic and lush chilli jam bro!

[@Mikbeat]

Nice jam 😌👌

[@Nemesi]

Great jam! So nice to listen to.

[@r3dsh1ft3d]

This is great man, I've got the DBI and the microfreak and you've inspired me to go and have a play.

[@juanfranciscobertona4058]

Love the early aphex twin sound of the HH. Great jam!

[@LindzHoward]

Killer mix dude, very inspiring.

[@animamundi9652]

Cool jam man

[@lounovamusique]

Nice jam man 😍😍😍 LOVE IT!

[@Animoscillator]

Great video. Love the commentary, I found it both entertaining and helpful.

[@joeltullemans7199]

Great video, great jam, love the text and the style of video. Well done sir. Liked and subscribed.

[@lesstalkmoredisco9445]

Dude. This song is just so beautiful. I can by now sing along the complete melody even though you’re completely f*cking with us in how the sequence lands around the 4/4 bar.

[@lesstalkmoredisco9445]

@Jay Hosking F* you man, I keep revisiting this song. Just moves me deeply, truly. Beautiful work 👏 I sort of hate you for it because I just wish I made it. But I love it man

[@flobuilds]

Absolutely awesome jam i am thinking on buying the microfreak really love this synth

[@92AOK]

I love this so much! Thank you for being awesome!

[@ycnakajsph]

Instant subscribe ! Great jam !

[@josbouten]

Great track, and your synth setup looks like an avant garde painting.

[@grazstarr]

DUDE! Such a nice tune. Thank you!

[@aeciodesouza]

great jam, great sounds, great explanation of the whole setup. congrats, man! subscribed :)

[@JesCarlskov]

Huge! Great track.

[@natura808]

Amen, lovely setup, great jam!

[@electriceyeslide5959]

I like it... it’s hopeful music. The world needs more of it.

[@Hostipal]

This is a beautiful little jam. Less is more sometimes. Came across this while researching the Microfreak. Just purchased the MF and subscribed to your channel for the many great jams you have

[@Jegkedermigmega]

LOL I ended up getting a Microfreak as well this Black Friday. How have you found the purchase? I'm so positive about the vast amount of posibilities this little thing offers.

[@Andronty]

detto -- bought the MF after watching this.

[@Hostipal]

@@Jegkedermigmega Still getting my head around its capabilities. The mod matrix is great and the cycling envelope but still feel like I'm only scratching the surface. Comes through a little sharply at times but still a great little device. How are you liking yours?

[@pawtucketside]

Love it. Beautiful song too!

[@JayHosking]

Thanks, Tim!

[@PaulBoos]

Vert nice jam.... It's like a gentle euphoric dance beat.

[@fredscalliet]

simple is beautiful

[@Maxwellmeulendyk]

awesome vid. Just picked up a microfreak yesterday. so far really loving it. I personally love the keys.. yes, they are very sensitive and can pick up any little foibles, but the expressiveness it gives outweighs that in my opinion. the sequencer is also amazing. somewhere in between the minibrute s2 and the keystep. from the little time I've gotten to play with it i am very impressed and happy with my purchase. keep the great vids coming!

[@komamuramitsuaki1560]

Your sound is so great. very impressive. thanks from Japan.

[@RenaudDumont]

Still one of my favorites!

[@damondarkwalker]

Man, that was delicious. Well done, sir.

[@sea-saw2654]

That surely is “working in the box” ... 👍 great jam...

[@treangle]

This is really good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wm4620]

This is a great jam

[@fullyard-art]

love it man!!

[@VictorMellini]

This is the best hardware jam on youtube to me !

[@noisyriot_live]

Really great!

[@mollymilesweb]

that was dope and dreamy

[@BudsatWork]

I enjoyed that very much. i also have the microfreak and love him! Thank you :)

[@imagininginstruments5617]

Very nice setup good beats

[@cirociontolisynthesizer5628]

Great jam 🍀

[@fincorrigan7139]

A joyous jam, thank you for sharing :).... It was instant lurve when I got my little freaky friend, a brilliantly conceived piece of gear for an exceedingly fair price.

[@NobodyImprintRecords]

Hell yea. I like the narrative as much as the song.

[@edwinbrown9951]

Sounds amazing

[@Erlenmeyer]

Nice jam!!

[@plunderclat221]

That was a really interesting vid to watch and hear! Thanks

[@plunderclat221]

Back again 2 years later. Love this song. Its awesome

[@nicolasrouiller3885]

beautiful melody...thanks

[@davidbanner9001]

Real nice to see a guy who knows how t get the best from limited equipment. Great track, kinda old skool Aphex Twin.

[@alexandrerodier9338]

Baaaaam !!! Huge Sound ! Perfects chords ! Hey .,you're now able to be signed by border Community !!! Really ! This Sound IS Amazing ! Nathan Fake+Ricardo Tobar ! Soôôo ...arturia ! Im waiting 4this combo . BRAVO !!

[@peter_hostermann]

I love this progression too ...

[@randomthoughtsoftheday5397]

Sounds sick bro keep it up!

[@ToddVaules]

Brilliant!

[@johnny5kmusic346]

Great job!

[@varde6965]

loving this. i am in the process of getting a jam setup together. this is very inspiring. :)

[@i_never_asked_for_an_alias]

6:22 - Dat feel when a live jam turns out just perfect.

[@simon12332]

Your music is inspiring! Thank you :)

[@malo.widerspach]

Really love your melodies ! I'm pretty close to buy a DBI, and now I think the next one will be a microfreak 😁

[@rastashow7962]

Good job. Nice beat

[@davidtherrien4734]

You’ve got a winner there

[@nicolasargot7701]

That is just Brilliant

[@AndyVonal]

That was well nice! Trippy and full-on at the same time. Freak sounded great and the Impact sounded much better on this video that I remember from Synthfest when I played on one and thought it was horrible! I need to take another look, I guess... Thanks for the video.

[@Shklashmusic]

Nice video, nice music !!! I like the way You write about synths in your vid.