The Scariest Live Set I’ve Done, No Sequencers…

This is how I performed live at 2 different shows without a sequencer! It was super scary but super rewarding. Today I want to break down how I did it and show you how you can use a delay as a looper to perform a live improvised set! It's a little tricky, but with practice you can get it down and impress your friends haha, jk. But you can use the technique to get weird loops and textures out of synthesizers and machines you might already have!
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00:00 The Wild Idea
01:12 Why Circuit Is Great For This
02:28 Tips And Tricks To Make The Delay Looper Work
04:28 Tip #2: Don't Do 5 on the Floor Kicks, haha
04:45 Tip #3: Feedback ERASES your loop!
05:16 Tip #4: Refresh Your Kick Once In Awhile
06:33 Moment Of Truth, Don't Mess This Up.
08:54 Setting Up My Synth For An Ambient Set
10:17 Step 1 Was To Build A Kick
11:20 The Beginning of the 1 Synth Live Set
14:11 Building a Kick Drum On The Spot
16:13 Sickest Ambient Set On JUST A SYNTH, no Controllers
16:45 Messing With Time Modes To Stretch The Buffer
18:39 Pure Insanity
20:37 How Insane Is This...!?
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[@svenkund234]

Man you are a master of that synth. Just casually making a whole performance on one synth even without a keyboard attached to it.

[@RickyTinez]

Haha! I did work there for years. I better know that thing

[@MKerrey]

This is easily one of the coolest things I've seen. Would love to see a real set

[@snoopyoverthehills]

btw: this technique is called FRIPPERTRONICS Frippertronics is a tape looping technique developed by musician Robert Fripp, particularly during his collaboration with Brian Eno in the early 1970s. This method involves using two reel-to-reel tape recorders, where one recorder plays a loop of recorded music, and the other records the loop while also playing it back. The process creates layers of sound through repeated looping. This technique became a significant aspect of King Crimson's live performances and has influenced various artists in the realm of ambient and experimental music. It's an innovative approach to creating evolving and immersive sonic textures.

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

Ok, I had to come back and comment on your PEAK performance. That was INSANE!!😮

[@RickyTinez]

Thank you so much!!

[@thelevicole]

It's like frippertronics, but with samplers and synths. I love this.

[@heartajack]

The beat at the beginning was cool, but damn, that ambient jam was killer. So much atmosphere

[@RickyTinez]

It’s crazy once you start really pushing the signal into the DSP effects. You’ll get these strange panned clipping signals

[@madtho]

I love that you used 3 totally different devices to demo this - and it’s so very different from what we usually see you (and anyone else) doing. Thanks Ricky

[@antonkapelyushnik47]

19:11 I mean... wow! Man, you delivered this one! Manually inputting pitches and using audition button. And only relying on delay as sequencer. No cue - you hear it at the same time as they do. In liveset. That's crazy)

[@ericupton1080]

I loved this. It was extremely satisfying to watch. This is my favorite video you've ever made and you've made a lot of great video.

[@RickyTinez]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for coming back :)

[@saggydogs]

Man dropping the KNOWLEDGE, thank you Ricky, that was mastery.

[@RickyTinez]

You’re too kind SaggyDogs, thank you!

[@wheatthicks]

15:28 "Sustain up." I love this so much. It's like you're the captain of nuclear submarine calling out orders to the crew. "Oscillator 1 up. Engage shields.". =)

[@tastedup]

Hands down one of the best videos you've made, and the sounds you got out of the Peak were fantastic. Way cool!

[@SkinnyVampiress]

You always make insanely great ambient sounds! This whole Peak performance was absolutely awesome :) I love when you go into experimental territory, so much fun!

[@goose_music]

This is insanely cool ricky! Good job properly experimenting and pushing the limits of the synths you're using, you're really getting to the point of pushing music through it, it's really inspiring

[@kwantoemk]

Hey Ricky, This is absolutely amazing, thanks for sharing ❤ These videos never fail to cheer me up, your enthusiasm is contagious. Keep spreading the love, keep spreading the knowledge 💘

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks for being a member and the kind words! I appreciate it

[@machinate]

This delay effect (no pitching when changing delay time) is inherent to VDBs, variable delay buffers. One eurorack module that does this is the 4ms looping Delay. In Ableton Live, the delays can all be set to "fade", which does this as well. Also, the TC Triple Delay has this function baked in, too. I've been working with vdbs for well over a decade by now, and I use a modified Max algorithm by Peter McCullough.

[@machinate]

oh, and this is the best video you've ever made. TYSM. kthx

[@bojusmusic]

That‘s just mind blowing mate! One of the coolest videos you‘ve done so far!

[@pxqify]

I just got done trying this out on my peak and I think this might drastically alter my way of coming up with unique loops, it's like getting sweet modular sounds on the fly and it's so immediate, so many happy accidents. Thank you Ricky!

[@mdreid]

That jam with the Peak is the most out-there inspiring thing I’ve seen done with that synth. The variety of sounds you got out of it is amazing! Gotta go try that myself now.

[@jamiedouglass7643]

Great job brother! Thank you, I feel like I learn something new in every video you post

[@karlklee9418]

Oh Yes! I have a similar workflow at the Peak. One important thing is to turn the HP and LP in the Delay Settings off then you can run your loop forever. I m glitching a lot with the delay time, this can instantly mess everything up, but on the other hand may lead to this kind of organic loops which are very amazing and unique! You have to practice that and it’s a difficult thing for life playing… Another cool thing ist to test all the Daley Fx settings while the loop is running. It may produce interesting effects…

[@scttcmpbll]

very cool technique, love to see more experimental stuff like this from you

[@rainbow_mess]

what a cool idea! it's inspiring to hear how you've navigated this general idea :)

[@OoraMusic]

LOVED this video Ricky, so many cool ideas to try.

[@giannifarris6060]

It blowed my mind ! Very impressive, Ricky !

[@djandreezer]

Your enthusiasm is one of the greatest things about your videos

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

I just LOVE you rocking out on the SX bro❤️ always such a vibe

[@lucadelellis]

One of the greatest video I’ve ever seen. Thank you ✌️❤

[@Sypher474]

I've lost countless hours to looping the infinite delay on my little yamaha reface cp. Somehow never thought to do it on the peak! Great vid as always dude.

[@brumd]

That's some really cool tricks you are sharing! Love this vid! (secretly, I was expecting a video about Teenage Engineering's PO-33 killer this week, but I am pretty sure that will come somewhere in the future)

[@lukeward4619]

You're a genius. I love what you made on the Peak with all the layers. Mad skillz bra

[@suga4all]

Awesome man! That technique is fire 🔥🔥🔥 Especially the synth jam! It is almost better than a real looper, because, as you demonstrated, you can fade out the loop slowly...!

[@jas_bataille]

For info, a delay and a looper is actually the same exact thing. A looper is a delay that gives a perfect copy in sync, but the circuitry is essentially the same. There are delay pedal that have a looper mode (Boss for example have this on their basic delay). Great stuff!

[@tahajfirst6836]

This is a really dope, entirely new, "re-sample" style SP workflow...the first new approach to using the machine I've seen in years...I'm gonna try it, linking my sp303 up as the sound source,...see if I can construct an entire delay/loop based beat using this method...

[@mtfkno]

This is such a creative way to get more out of this instrument! I have a Peak sitting in my closet and this inspired me to pull it out and explore it more. Thanks for the great video.

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Super inspiring. I was bummed about my Summit’s delay not being able to do Karplus-Strong stuff, etc… but using it as a looper? You just changed the game for me with digital delays. Fantastic!

[@FeistnFlink]

Wow 🤩 am really impressed by the Novation Peak Performance! Having something develop live in the Moment is just captivating…great work

[@dies_el]

You single-handedly turned me on to Soundstream and it’s just on constant repeat. The section ending at 6:55 was pure lovely!

[@RickyTinez]

Yes! Soundsteam is amazing, Soundhack if you want to go a little harder, and WK7 if you're REALLY wanted to go techno.

[@RickyTinez]

Like listen to this.. c'mon... INSANITY - soundcloud.com/soundhackofficial/d2?

[@MikeGomeztheDMG]

Yoooo! 1 - That Moogfest set at Quarter Horse was dope. 2 - hot damn that Peak jam melted my brain!! That thing sounds INSANE!!

[@hatecouture]

That goes straight into Favourites! I do love to use this technique as well, but this is next level :D

[@spooky_zoo]

Very cool. Nice work Ricky!

[@macaronafterparty]

You inspired me years ago to make Peak my first hardware synth and I've never looked back. Stunning!

[@jacobst.ongecasavant9327]

Dude. This is by far the dopest tute I've seen in ages. Super inspiring, I'm flabbergasted hahaha

[@RickyTinez]

Haha! Let me know how you get on with it

[@jacobst.ongecasavant9327]

@@RickyTinez I will... Immediately turned off KZbin and captured some halfway decent material with the hydrasynth and looking forward to plucking some loops out to play with elsewhere. I got so lost that twenty minutes seemed like five which is definitely something I do when noodling on guitar or piano but rarely with synths for whatever reason hahaha.

[@vinylarchaeologist]

This must be the most interesting video I’ve ever seen from you ❤

[@Kevin-pv1xk]

Love this. Tried it out with the syntakts delay and a minifreak then poof I’m 3 hours later. Huge thanks for sharing

[@snoopyoverthehills]

the performance on the peak was so inspiring! thank you for that!

[@IvanSmithpainsoreal]

Wow! This is so dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐯

[@luciusezra4315]

Whuat, insane performance on the Peak. Love it!

[@zydecokid1898]

the Bob Ross of Delay ;) that peak set was immense - well played

[@bobbylimesmusic]

Absolutely mind-blowing

[@AgonalRhythm]

OG Circuit is so good for this. What a great instrument. Also, I would love if you released the peak track on its own, so much to love in that

[@RickyTinez]

Yea. While working there I begged for a way to see drum tracks 1&2 sequencers’ from one page like you can on the OG.

[@AgonalRhythm]

@@RickyTinez The tracks (and rhythm)have their benefits, but some of the features from the OG were clutch, like that. Another conspicuously missing feature was Nudge. Appreciate you and your work, brother!

[@DanielD.mp3]

that dakim video of him playing a set using only the looper is CRAZY

[@ridgerider7402]

Loving this 😁🙌

[@bumbadabimbap2335]

I do appreciate that you’re explaining everything, but DAMN I need a music only version!! Incredible stuff

[@RichardStroffolino]

Just tried this out with my Monotron Delay. Get's super dirty but definitely fun. Thanks for this, got me thinking different as always!

[@jvedra9041]

Time to dust off the peak again. That thing is just such a great piece of kit. Thanks for sharing this

[@kelvin_darwin]

This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

[@makeperceive]

That novation set was so interesting. Will be trying the same on various desktop synths. It show the importance of spending time experimenting with the gear and really knowing your equipment

[@simonhmackie]

You had me at "Just using the audition button on the Peak" Crazy!

[@Chaotrick]

That was absolutely mindblowing. I have to try that out immediately! 😯

[@peterb9466]

So cool to see and hear what you can do with this basic setup 👌

[@tommyk88888]

Been hearing these legendary stories about Dak for years 🙏🏻

[@SnowbadgerCentral]

"Where are we? . . . . Where are we now? . . . ." Yeah. Exactly. That was freakin' amazing.

[@awave7710]

legit mindblown

[@joseazevedo448]

this was absolutely fenomenal!

[@BrianGawlik]

Didn't realize Ricky did ambient stuff. Or maybe I just forgot. Ambient lover here ~ That was super, super sick!

[@nickilling]

What a great video, thank-you Ricky

[@rhynemusic]

such a rad technique, thanks!

[@apostatatheprovost3041]

This one was really inspiring. Super delay technic. ❤✌️

[@RickyTinez]

Now go try it out!

[@bobmayaTV]

Thank you for sharing your Art. Bless

[@dapatrick]

Yooo, this technique on Peak is so so dope. Thank you for demonstrating this.🙏🏾

[@tommy.countach]

i tryed it with my peak, but the delay will fade out rather quick... does it work for you?

[@HanjoSynth]

incredibly inspiring technique, thanks for sharing! I am gonna see what gear I got laying around that allows me to this a shot!

[@CAZZ422]

The peak part is great! 👍

[@FeistnFlink]

Thx for sharing! Thats a great Live Idea. I am using the Boss RC 202 for Live House improv. Just a Drum Maschine and one Synth and the Boss..also a lot of fun 😁

[@tommy.countach]

wow this is huge! thanks so much for sharing! gonna blow the dust of my old sp404

[@tommy.countach]

i tried it on my rev 2 and its awesome, but my peaks delay will always fade out, anybody knows how to change this?

[@Pampa87]

Wow, this is an incredibly creative way of making music.

[@RickyTinez]

Incredibly weird and complicated. But fun haha

[@GongMaster]

How cool is that!? Can't wait to try this tonight in the studio.

[@JaseOn]

THIS WAS IMPORTANT, THANK YOU

[@iamluchini]

Never in a million years would I have thought to do this with my SP404. Amazing dude!

[@Jbrunel510]

Bro this is willlllldddddd. You are a wizard with the Peak. Holy shit.

[@RickyTinez]

haha! Thanks JBrunel!

[@bigkik]

Simply genius !

[@BrianKupferschmid]

Ok, so now I’ll be adding synth to my live rig. I do this with guitar, but the sounds you made with the Peak were incredible.

[@RickyTinez]

HAHA! hell yea, so good to hear from you Brian, hope to run into you again at a show somewhere!

[@npawelczyk]

hats off on the Peak performance 🫡 stellar

[@IvanSmithpainsoreal]

Thank you !!!!! Epic!

[@linuxbender]

I love you, thank you, I will try it out right away.

[@beefeeb]

This is wild man, gonna have to experiment with this technique!

[@RickyTinez]

haha! yes please, that's what I like to hear

[@nunomollc]

So inspiring! I’ll try with my synths.

[@JohnBrown0]

Great one!

[@DefineLines]

Fantastic video man. Would be cool to see more with unorthodox beat making methods.

[@tom_allum]

Oh man, you really took this demo into a legit set. I’m gonna try this on my hydrasynth desktop!

[@tom_allum]

When this coming out fark

[@TheNextExit]

I would like to see that more someone making music just sitting on a couch in a restaurant or a bar. That seems like a good atmosphere.

[@dotdaddylonglegs]

Man that peak performance was amazing!! Wanna see if this is possible on the Digitone :D

[@Genesis817]

been watching you for a minute now thx for your knowledge and music peace

[@ambeatstv9848]

Man that was fun!

[@kaeesone]

Mind blowing technique Ricky! I'm totally impressed. Do you have any tips on how to transform it for OT and external synths?

[@fmoll8748]

very cool, would love to listen to this video as a set.

[@Prevalence_is]

love your sound process, just wana say as someone whos into house and ambient music I am so ecstatic to hear you make these types of sounds, as well as opening this process to me because ive only seen this kinda stuff done on the Norns with the type of looping feedback effect you can get from it, much love and keep doing yo thang 💜

[@thomasbinnie4003]

Gonna try this for sure

[@SalmoneTattico]

amazing amazing stuff

[@scouthanamura2380]

yay dibiase ❤️❤️❤️