Taking A Bite Out Of Chompi - Is It The Sampler For You?

[@actualhumanmeat]

To record like you did with the ukelele you would be better off putting CHOMPI recording into latch mode by putting it into the JAMMI mode and clicking the closest knob (speed). Then flick the switch back up to record samples and you won't have to hold the CHOMPI key you can just hit it, record, hit it again to stop recording ;)

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Thank you for the tip! Still learning the ins and outs of Chompi and I really appreciate advice! 😁

[@actualhumanmeat]

​@@JoshIsMakingMusicvery much me too 🤣

[@FfortheT]

I think youre the first reviewer who has made real use of all the "hidden" functions which the shift key accesses. Well done, will sub!

[@JansKanaal]

Totally agree. First time I actually understand some of the shift functions. Would love to see more of those Easter Eggs, as the Chompiclub guys call them!

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that. I was about to type out the phrase "big fan of shift functions," before realizing that sentence sounds more like something a robot would say.

[@Two-Eyed_Boy]

This would be a device that lives on the desk and finds a way into just about every recording. It's like a Ditto that shapeshifts into battle. Great presentation Josh, and Erin & Thor!

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Thank you! It's been on my desk for a while. I've been sketching out little loops on it that I always forget to record. I'll have to remember to change that. 😅

[@Two-Eyed_Boy]

​@@JoshIsMakingMusicbring back Lofi Sundays and give them a home!

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

@@Two-Eyed_Boy Chompi Sundays all the waaaaaaaaay I want to start doing them again. I went back to school so I can't commit to uploading them every Sunday right now. But who knows what the future holds?

[@jama1155]

Thanks for explaining this as though I was 8 years old. Signed, a 68 year old. No; SERIOUSLY! This is the best CHOMPI-101 video I've seen & I've seen 'em all‼

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

8, 68... same difference! So glad to hear it's helpful. Thank you so much!

[@danielimhof3603]

great great vid, thanks! ordered mine today..

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

@@danielimhof3603 thank you! Have fun! 😁

[@Officialzanky]

“May I touch the CHOMPI” 😂

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

@@Officialzanky watch out, it bites!

[@SimpleHold]

Nice to hear more about Chompi, along with your thoughts, demos, and letting Erin use it, as well. Very peaceful outro jam, too. Thanks, Josh!

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Thank you! It was a fun vid to make. 😁

[@bacon3882]

The playback speed dial is a really cool feature, would be great for sampling, me thinks. Also, you guys are hella cute, cool video!

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed! 😁

[@Pfpfpfpfpf2020]

Aw i love that you had Erin try it 🥰

[@HermesAndroidProject]

It's a musical lunch box.

[@PaulodeMelo]

I want a Chompi but the Teenage Engineering KO2 doesn't let :(

[@ScottofOakland]

How long does the battery last?

[@McNoodle28]

Good vid. Thanks for

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Glad you liked it! 😁

[@Pfpfpfpfpf2020]

Chompi has been my gateway to sampling and looping ❤

[@MisterMoccasin]

One might say you're Chompi at the bit

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Chomp Chomp Chomp

[@BillOdyssey]

And there I was laughing at Tweenage Spendgineering...

[@natethebesttt]

Haven’t heard that one. That’s good

[@TheIsolatedGamerz]

sounds like earthbound track in the end jam

[@Designguidetv]

😂Thor is adorable

[@DoTheHuman]

too bad you can't hook up a midi controller to play the samples with real keys...

[@actualhumanmeat]

Can't you? I mean even if that was true it's a firmware issue and there shall be alt firmwares

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

Good news! You can! I apologize, I didn't really bring it up in the video, but it uses a 3.5mm MIDI input on the side, so it would need an adapter for 5-pin MIDI. But I just tested it and it works!

[@actualhumanmeat]

​@@JoshIsMakingMusicit's limited to 1 channel is all. Also you can use CME WIDI Jack with CHOMPI which is a thing very much worth knowing as it means you can use an AirTurn Bluetooth foot pedal to control CHOMPI whilst playing your guitar/use CHOMPI as an instrument looper (with some cool features) 😏

[@natethebesttt]

Just keep hitting keys

[@Jakker271]

Fun functional friendly but overpriced. Sadly.

[@andrewburridge5958]

What's the point of it

[@SuspiciouslyGady]

Considering the price yours is a very fair question. This feels like an expensive toy

[@FfortheT]

Seems like playing around for inspiration is mainly the point. Since samples are a one shot (no undo, no metronome etc) you can't use it stand alone for more. Or you feed it into something bit that's not for starters

[@andrewburridge5958]

@@FfortheT that's a perfectly reasonable purpose for it I suppose, if it looks fun and appeals then you get some music out of it. I've recently got a circuit tracks and it's mostly to mess about with for short breaks during my workday, love it tho

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

I think it's aiming for a sweet spot between "experienced sampler users and musicians" and "people who have never handled a sampler before," and trying to be fun and inspirational for all involved. That's just the intent though, whether you think it succeeds and justifies itself or presents worthwhile value for you is up to you! I've definitely seen conflicting opinions, haha. 😅

[@SamuelVenturaMusic]

It’s a really cool, intuitive little sampler with its own unique little quirks. Different equipment will lead you down different paths and result in music you wouldn’t have made otherwise. But like he said in the video, if you’re not impressed by what you see it’s probably not for you. For me, I’d love to get my hands on one and would probably spend hours on end fooling around with it…

[@WWAVES1]

Holy shit, $600 for a toy I had in my childhood😂 That’s insane

[@matthewclarke3013]

Overpriced

[@GGprods-o2x]

Torso s4 is about to drop. If anyone wants a sampler get that. This reviewer knows its shit and is coping and doesnt hide it. Much respect for that.

[@Bibblebabbler]

What a piece of 💩. When can people make a good piece of gear?hipster boxes sell I get it, But we need an octatrack3.0 groundbreaking unit not a toy.