The Roland P-6 After One Month of Traveling With The Sampler

[@zzrwood]

The Roland S1 can act as a midi controller to the P-6 granular engine with all the cc controls already mapped to the S1’s knobs… works brilliantly and stops a LOT of menu diving…

[@SonicVibe]

Interesting

[@Beatsgoboom]

Say more re: less menu diving?

[@gavinpeters9531]

This is a great insight thanks! As someone who owns neither but was on the fence about some of the p6 UI elements, I never would have put 2+2 together. I'm gonna have to pore over the various midi implementation docs now.

[@christdolphin69]

@@Beatsgoboom most of the granular function parameters are in a sub-menu thats only accesible via the Voice menu on the granular pad OR via midi cc. the P-6 is setup by default to recognize all of the knobs and buttons on the roland S-1 as midi controls for the granular pad. they are auto mapped to the p6 and you can connect the midi between the two with a single 3.5mm trs patch cable

[@HotStrange]

@@christdolphin69as someone who’s considering picking up both for myself for Christmas, thank you for this 🙏

[@MarkCranerium]

I just wanted to say that the vocal processing in this video sounds really warm and good.

[@Taetro]

that actually means a lot because I'm always trying to get it perfect!

[@RealityCheckVR]

Thanks for making this video! Great cinematic shots! 🙌

[@Raku777]

Thanks for sharing. I like the AIRA compact series and look forward to using my P6.

[@TheChameleon2008]

Bro you always makes the best video's! Love to watch them every time and they are so related and your presentation is top notch so big thumbs up and hope to see more p6 video's in the future!

[@apostatatheprovost3041]

This thing is a very cool and versatile addition to my 404. ❤✌️

[@joshhoe]

Love the video and the jam !!

[@jaydeepalmer]

Yep, the case is a must with those little devices ❤️ I've been using the s1 a lot lately, but i'm really gassing about the p6! To me it seems you could do all the op1 things we used to see back in 2020, except for the long recording thing. Roland seems to have done a really nice job with this one

[@phartsy]

I've been waiting for this video.

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Yo would love to see more P6 videos! Really like mine but tbh I haven’t replaced any of the stock samples yet.

[@BigCore-]

I’ve replaced like 5 stock samples but I like the stock samples

[@reginasayles]

I’m brand new to using a sampler and this little thing is a lot of fun! I agree, the manual is very dense, and the display screen is not the best, a video highlighting the many key combinations would be much appreciated ❤

[@namagenshu]

just checked these out at the Roland store in Harajuku area. may grab one before i leave Japan.

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

The P-6 is one of the best little machines to be released in a long time, so good that i have 2 of them now :)

[@shaabaaz3083]

I was wondering which device would be cool to pair with... ...yes i'll go the way you've gone

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

Do you use them differently or pack different sorts of samples in each? Or is one more of a travel/back up guy? Just curious

[@DooyDoDoom]

please, I beg you. Can you check this somehow? After all, it is so logical to listen to what is playing and write only 1 pad. You are my last hope, no one knows how to use p 6 like you.... please, please, I beg you. I beg you.

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

@@DooyDoDoom I'm not sure if you are trolling, or it is a translation error ? But anyway if you are genuine, then yes I will try to help you.

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

From what I understand you want to be able to resample into 1 pad what is playing in your song? If so, then yes this is possible. It is actually possible that any automation and effects will also be resampled into that pad. I actually need to start doing tutorials on the P-6 as I find it kinda easy enough to navigate tbh

[@faylonbiryani]

Might be getting one for Christmas 🎅

[@AndrewPRoberts]

I've been loving mine - also I HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking into these to get some "Tall Trim Toppers" for the knobs, it really improves the feel of the knobs.

[@Dubbudha]

I can recommend them too. A great addition. Makes it much more comfortable...

[@SonicVibe]

Ty

[@talthedesigner]

Which of them is fit to the P-6?

[@jeffoff7795]

I love hearing all the different things people are doing on the p6. I just got one and it's my first sampler. I haven't even started messing around with the granular function but I like how you used it here a lot. I would have loved to hear the original, longer samples you shortened and seen he whole process. All the button combinations and the strange hieroglyphics on the tiny screen are a little confusing but I feel like once I know my way around it'll just be a minor inconvenience. Right now I'm still trying to figure out what it is and isn't capable of doing. For instance, can it stretch a sample? Believe me when I say I've read the manual. My problem could be comprehension.

[@kevinconnolly3612]

Definitely do More with this bro 👊👍✌️

[@rav7en]

Great video dude. Thanks

[@JakeSweeper]

Love 'em or hate 'em, the rolcas definitely pack in the features. Hope Korg gets the volcas back in the game.

[@Taetro]

haha "roclas"!! Roland is knocking it out of the park, korg would really have to step it up

[@HotStrange]

If Korg is smart they’ll beat Roland to the punch with an M1/Triton/Wavestation style Volca, because I feel like Roland’s next Compact is gonna be a D50 or something considering they made a Boutique version of it already, just like the SH-01. 1-2 more of the killer Aira Compacts and Roland might steal all the Volca thunder. Now I wonder if Yamaha has plans 🤔

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

Second and mines come tomorrow 🙏🏾

[@MattGreerMusic]

Nice video. I'm a big fan of portable gear but samplers, in particular, seem to be the best way to make a full track on a pocket sized "thingy". I like what you came up with here. Question: Don't you get latency from the wireless cans?

[@lbrtscutz1050]

The way i assign samples to the granular engine....1)tap the granular button....2) press the shift button+ G/voice button....SNPL on the little screen refers to Sample....3) hit the C#/Enter....4) The Tempo/value knob to select what sample you the Granular engine to trigger.....5).....The C/Exit button.....

[@christdolphin69]

all you have to do is hold down PATTERN + Granular pad + whatever sample you want to load. very easy

[@DIYDSP]

I love the P-6, but wish the pads were velocity-sensitive. So I hooked mine up to my SP404mkii :) heavenly.

[@matthewmouras2275]

😂

[@HotStrange]

How would you compare the 2? Trying to decide if I wanna sell my 404 and buy the P6, T8, and S1

[@DIYDSP]

@HotStrange the biggest single point is the Airas have 16 step visual sequence editing. So if you like editing patterns that way, you might the Airas. P6 effects are okay but only one at a time.

[@HotStrange]

@ thanks, the more versatile sequencer is definitely what interests me the most. Maybe I’ll keep the 404 and buy it anyway lol 😅

[@owRekssjfjxjxuurrpqpqss]

The way the probability settings seem to work seems very elektron inspired, in a good way. I think this thing eclipses the model:samples in just about every way for less money, the granular and effects alone make it a lot more powerful. The one benefit I think the model:samples had over this is that it’s less menu divey and the display can show a lot more info than the calculator style screen.

[@hadrien5697]

brother the m:s is like 5 or even 6 year old at this point and it was already purposefully limited when it came out (it cannot even sample.... hello?). Since they never bothered to update it or release a mk2 its no surprise this destroys it feature-wise.

[@GeorgeHzMusic]

Cool vid, Taetro! Maybe I’m missing the point, but is there a way to export a song made on the P-6 to a DAW for better mixing, mastering, and refinement?

[@Taetro]

you would need to record in your individual tracks into the DAW. No current stem export or anything like that unfortunately

[@GeorgeHzMusic]

@@Taetro Thanks, Taetro! For the price, I guess it’s worth the effort.

[@NoiseCommander3DS]

After some initial scepticism I did order one but didn't allocate much time playing with it yet. I liked the first volca sample alot but hated bringing samples into it. This seems like a worthy successor. I didn't even register that it has an usb audio interface. I like how small and lightweight it is.

[@BigCore-]

Same here with the volca. The trade off is that the P-6 doesn’t have the crappy speaker.

[@hupo]

Got mine a few days ago to compliment my S1 and T8

[@2players183]

Tempted to get one but I own a Volca Sample 2, Circuit Rhythm and a MC 101. It s little and cool machine though. Love the atmosphere of your patterns man, keep it up

[@TheChameleon2008]

i only got this for the granular synth tho but my sp 404 mk2 kills this thing in most ways so no need to get it if you already have a sampler really..... i feel like the 3 second stereo recording time per pad is bit limited so you forced to make everything lofi.

[@BigCore-]

I like mine better than my volca sample 2. The physical buttons, ability to sample in without the app, and rechargeable battery puts it over the phone top. I purchased the Korg just a few months back and now wish I waited.

[@2players183]

@BigCore- I ve been thinking to trade my Volca honestly...

[@valantisjpg]

All those sounds we hear the video, are build in into the P-6 from factory?!

[@Taetro]

No I put my own samples on it. And you can too!

[@atlantaguitar9689]

I like the Sp-404 and it would be perfect if it had a built-in mic. I still have my SP-202 and despite its primitive capabilities (by comparison to the 404) it's so easy to capture samples on the run.

[@TheNimasan]

@TheNimasan vor 0 Sekunden granular push pattern, granular and then the pad you wish.despite being a modular junkie with lots go granular modules like arbor or morphagene, I love the granular engine in p6. I love this lil thing !!!

[@alphamondragon]

Roland probably got a great deal on 5 million LCD displays in 1995 and we are getting them until they are all used.

[@VendetaBrown]

Which 2 compacts would you buy to use together out of the 5?

[@christdolphin69]

how do you deal with individual "tracks"/songs on the P-6? do you export all samples, bank-by-bank via usb to the pc by powering the unit on for every single bank one-by-one while holding down the specific bank button then copy/paste the samples to your pc? then backup the patterns as well & start fresh for every song? thats the only thing that bothers me, is that patterns are tied to the samples. it wouldnt be such a huge deal if it were easier to backup all samples/banks at once

[@gabrielsyme4550]

This is nice

[@lebronsinclair8012]

Do you like p-6 more than the Ableton move?

[@watercolourmark]

I think they are both small and affordable, they could compliment each other nicely. So no need to get competitive. The Move is obviously more like a set of 4 aria, but you could create a nice vibe on the P-6 and sample into a pad on Move. I think you are trying to compare a sandwich to a main course.

[@lebronsinclair8012]

@@watercolourmark just trying to figure out next purchase. Been a polyend tracker user but looking to switch it up since the polyend tracker literally dies on me last friday. Thaks for the insight..

[@Algoritmarte]

I saw (it seems) an Ableton Move in the background, do you think that P-6 is redundant if you already own a Move?

[@Taetro]

if you could only have one device, maybe it could be considered redundant. The P6 is purely a sampler, and a very fun one too! The Move has beautiful sounding synths, and much more limited sampling capabilities. Currently, I'm having a lot of fun using them together.

[@Algoritmarte]

@@Taetro thanks, I have a Move (awesome and still learning it), but considering to get a P6 as an "even more portable gadget"

[@BigCore-]

Love mine. Wish I could add storage (as card, etc)… For some reason I cannot get midi to work. It is my only device that I cannot do it and I read the manual. Very weird.

[@Taetro]

you'll want to make sure you're receiving MIDI on the proper channel on the P-6, and double check that whatever you are sending MIDI from is sending it on the same channel as well

[@koto9x]

nice shots

[@Taetro]

Appreciate it! I'm really happy with how the visuals turned out.

[@Aster-ul2gg]

Hey, i am on budget and thinking about getting ipad 10th gen for music production? Will it be okayy

[@Taetro]

I'd recommend saving up for potentially a newer ipad mini (6th or 7th gen) or an M chip iPad

[@adrianill1988]

What usb cable did you use as my iPhone won’t record audio from the lightning port

[@eprohoda]

that's unusual - 😌

[@littlehopeleft]

Love mine. Two things I wish they would implement "somehow" is tweakable start and end for each slice OR ability to record/ add more slices to already existing slices in one pad. But still. Super fun as is.

[@lalosporsche]

Two LFO's for controlling sample parameters, effects, etc. More sample memory, a screen and it would be perfect

[@britzman9905]

Great video! What are you doing g I. Seoul? I live in Busan and I was thinking of the P6 to my dj setup

[@DooyDoDoom]

hi help me understand how to record into a pad not the entire track and the microphone, but only the microphone... while still allowing other pads to play

[@Taetro]

Not 100% sure if that’s possible

[@DooyDoDoom]

please, I beg you. Can you check this somehow? After all, it is so logical to listen to what is playing and write only 1 pad. You are my last hope, no one knows how to use p 6 like you.... please, please, I beg you. I beg you.

[@philippequenin6656]

Isn't a little tablet like the Samsung Tab A9 and the Koala sampler app cheaper, more powerfull and easier to use ?

[@Taetro]

If everything was about optimizing for those things constantly we’d have a very boring world. There’s more than 1 way.

[@phantazzor]

Hi there how much better sounds the q Auto tune that you give away last time compared to auto shift in ableton

[@pmc5532]

Diggin the shoplifting pockets

[@Taetro]

wut

[@JA-em5jr]

I had bought the Roland T8 do you think this makes that unnecessary?

[@effektgeraeteinfo]

What's up with these strange hand movements when operating the device? Is it too hot so that you burn yourself when you touch the buttons or is it live and you get a shock every time? I see this more and more often now and it looks so stupid.

[@Taetro]

I can’t believe this is a comment from 2024 😂

[@avamiscelano]

can i make voices layers live with this device? thanks.

[@gooneybird808]

I agree

[@BigCore-]

Is your video just saturated? The yellow on my P-6 isn’t that orange.

[@Taetro]

it's the color grading!

[@christianthompson1473]

I sold my 404mk2 cos of all the menu diving and crazy button combinations i can never remember. This looks l8ke same issues for me.😮

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Yeah still Roland workflow but some stuff is easier I think.

[@christianthompson1473]

@@rupakmajumdar9959 sMl s"Rn s pAinFl

[@user82938]

I hate that about the 404.

[@KingzofRythm]

Exercise your mind

[@elsongs]

Why does your P6 look orange? Mine is bright yellow.

[@Taetro]

color grading

[@greyghostm8146]

Very Parra for Cuva esque.

[@Congasjones]

What’s the Bluetooth receiver /transmitter?

[@user82938]

aiaiai brand

[@Congasjones]

@ thanks

[@Archaon12]

Anyone know how much internal storage does the P-6 has? Thanks!

[@Taetro]

there's 8 banks of 6 sample slots with a max of about 6 seconds per sample slot + 8 granular spots. So it can hold 48 6 second samples (mono) (or 3ish seconds each stereo) + 8 granular slots you can increase sample time per slot by decreasing the sample rate

[@Archaon12]

@@Taetro Very helpful. Thank you for the response! Keep up the great work 🤜

[@tor.studio]

what are those headphones? i didnt get the name, if someone could help a brother out

[@user82938]

aiaiai brand

[@tor.studio]

@ thanks!!

[@deepseadiver8191]

If the device indeed has all the potential, are you ok with not ever buying another device, especially a sampler and just focusing on making music? The size of Sp-404 is what stopped your creativity?

[@Taetro]

The size of the SP404 is a factor when deciding which gear I travel with, which is important for me.

[@deepseadiver8191]

@@Taetro This one's size and functionality is excellent - will you need another new device?

[@Taetro]

Right now I’m enjoying combining it with the Ableton Move!

[@wudimusic]

As someone working with a lot of Hardware+midi, the P-6 is actually much more powerful than the 404 the 404´s midi implementation is just awful

[@Taetro]

cool to know! what is your midi setup?

[@SonicVibe]

One came in the mail today perfect timing ⏱️ for this video

[@redmistsearchandrescue-off9468]

Koala sampler is a way to go.

[@sakkemakke]

No knobs, no fun 😞

[@I.O.M.]

@@sakkemakkejust hook up controller 👍

[@AlexLaptschenko]

Did you try to use it with midi k-bords already?

[@Taetro]

what do you think of the video alex?

[@MrFunkinPure]

Please post a deep dive into the menus. The manual is a joke showing characters for the display that it could never produce. Piss poor of Roland to not check it was actually accurate.

[@BigCore-]

My printout of the manual doesn’t have page numbers and I didn’t notice it until I already printed there whole thing and put it in a binder 😂

[@doppelganger8659]

9:55 There are no $100 mini keyboards that have a waveform display. Cmon now

[@therealzyrix]

I remember their old grooveboxes from the 90s and they had the same issue with the screen, menu diving and "obscurity" of functions. I think they need to hire a TE designer to bring them in to the modern age 😁. This device does look awesome, I hadn't pulled the trigger on the 404 because of the size, this may be a good alternative.

[@Almada78]

Lofi 12 XT kills this thing . i use both

[@Taetro]

What do you like better about it?

[@Almada78]

@ swing pads !!! The p-6 have global swing . Also The Lofi 12xt dont have too mutch menu diving like the P-6 .

[@Taetro]

how about granular and probability settings on the lofi 12 XT

[@DurtyCardiologist]

That 7-segment display will be a blessing in a couple years. OLED displays come with headaches. The 7-segment will last forever.

[@Taetro]

Time will tell!

[@DooyDoDoom]

help people... I want to record 1 pad. and it records the whole track (((... I want to listen to all the pads but record 1. ... and it records all the pads and over the mic. ((( I only need 1 mic on 1 pad..... but at the same time I need to hear the pads. without recording... like a looper...

[@Taetro]

not sure what you want to do is possible

[@devtank]

Just shove a trimmed down drinking straw onto those knobs and you wont accidentally knock other knobs.

[@Taetro]

that’s a legit good idea

[@AlexLaptschenko]

Mamory is too small😢

[@Taetro]

nah

[@fanbladegash]

Ok rolanf

[@jeffmorrison2915]

John Lennon didn’t know any one of these.

[@Taetro]

Ok

[@Tripwelleverday]

I’ll take the ko2 over that p6 anyday

[@Taetro]

what features does the Ko2 have that the p6 lacks?

[@albee8642]

Roland should be ashamed of themselves for the absolute crap they've been releasing lately.

[@ev.ev.ev.ev.person12345]

S-1 is lifechanging vro

[@user82938]

Roland is obsessed with shitty screens.

[@DooyDoDoom]

please, I beg you. Can you check this somehow? After all, it is so logical to listen to what is playing and write only 1 pad. You are my last hope, no one knows how to use p 6 like you.... please, please, I beg you. I beg you.

[@Taetro]

I'm not sure what you are asking me to check!

[@matthewmouras2275]

Why not just spend a few bucks on Koala?

[@Taetro]

how much is the device koala runs on?

[@matthewmouras2275]

@@Taetro who doesn't own a smart phone nowadays?