Twisted Electrons BlastBeats Sound Demo (no talking)

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Twisted Electrons Blast Beats Sound Demo (no talking)
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0:00 Electronica
0:48 True Electro Part I
1:50 Hang on
2:48 4am
3:52 True Electro Part II
4:45 Ambient & Bass
5:40 minimal
6:36 90s IDM
7:17 Space Night
8:20 Not a bonus sequence at all
Some effects have been used here and there to add some delay and reverb (Valhalla DSP Vintage Verb / Delay)
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[@_DRMR_]

Really like how Twisted Electrons is making really original instruments based on classic lo-fi FM chips. With lots of manual controls!

[@limbicbits]

fully agreed

[@6581punk]

As long as those classic chips are in production still or there's a huge stock out in the wild. Otherwise they would be better using FPGA or something modern. As the 8-Bit Dork released with his Commander X16 computer, you can't just buy up huge stocks of classic chips and build modern computers out of them, the parts are becoming scarce and you're then making it impossible to get original parts to repair proper computers, consoles etc. I'm hoping that's what happened when he tried to buy 1000 sound chips, the seller denied him the parts.

[@JohnPaulsonJohnisaStegosaurus]

this looks absolutely amazing. i have to hold off on purchases until next year but will be happily purchasing around the time of first shipment. in the meantime, i'm promoting to friends. seems like a no-brainer. amazing interface and sound and super reasonable price.

[@frantisekaudrlicky4194]

That "(no talking)" made me play this video

[@totalSLACK]

i type 'no talking' into the search bar at least 50% of my YT searches

[@Noa669]

The way you handle it’ amazing!!

[@lbarnett748]

Best demo I’ve seen so far and mainly because of that 4tothefloor techno beat a few mins in that was so cool. I ordered this off reverb and i so can’t wait to get my hands on it. Aha

[@paulie-g]

Yeah, that's the one that caught my attention too.

[@paulie-g]

@@lbarnett748 Yeah, saw that.

[@ThomasHerlofsen]

This looks like the best groovebox ever.

[@NoxBoxdy]

How unique to make a standalone dreamblaster drum machine! Def gives it a unique character. 😁

[@jnkmal9519]

I believe one of the main features of this synth is all of those tangible parameters, yet every video I watch nobody ever touches them. Would love to hear what that sounds like.

[@limbicbits]

Compared with other synthesis models I find parameter changes in FM synths often too drastic to really do extensive jamming. For sound design it's great, but other than bringing down or up attack and decay, or maybe fiddling with the feedback or volume levels, the results at least to me are not very musical. Also, it depends a lot on the parameter resolution. If some faders due to the used chip are only offering 7 steps, subtle changes are hard to achieve. That again would result quickly in harsh noises.

[@Strangedisciple]

Isn't this capable of motion sequencing? You could probably make a motion sequence of a fairly advanced parameter change.

[@hellf.o]

This is insane! Love and hate at the same time the fact that new gears appears almost every new single day!

[@MrSNEAKFREAK96]

Wow, the Ambient and Bass patch at 4:45 really sold me. That's what I'm talking about

[@flyingfrogofdeath9616]

That first tune has had me entranced for months now 😅

[@bauhnguefyische667]

Thinking about buying one just for the ‘drum’ sequencer. Pretty versatile sound and great visual control layout!

[@RedMeansRecording]

sounds pretty damn rad

[@truecuckoo]

Holy crystals this is nice 💎

[@VJFranzK]

3:45 there's the "Blast"! Thanks for demonstrating this.

[@immersiveworlds]

Very impressive!

[@Decoy303]

Probably gonna snag this, and the mega FM. Twisted Electrons are one to look out for. Plus Behringer whose gonna be dropping a volca-esque synth sometime this year.

[@pianobar8391]

Anybody else expected it to play a blast beat?

[@limbicbits]

how could I not include that?!?!

[@wetwork6553]

When I get hands on this, I promise to!!

[@unfamiliarenvironments]

Stazma drops a good 2 minute long blast beat in one of his demos. The blast is real

[@jonrogers1497]

Wait I just clicked on this video. Does it not? I'm out.

[@charlessalas5294]

Ordered Mine !!!!! Classic

[@BenWiley4000]

@Limbic Bits I'm approaching this from the "I want to have more fun learning FM" angle, and I also like the classic chiptune sound but I have no particular attachment to Genesis or old PCs, I never had either. What would you see as the pros / cons of going for MegaFM vs Blast Beats? I might use the sequencer but I'm more likely to play it externally.

[@limbicbits]

Both are great units but hardly comparable. MEGAfm is a fully featured FM synth whereas BlastBeats is mainly meant to be a drum machine. Outstanding in its sound but nevertheless still a drum machine. So if you are mainly looking for an FM synth, MEGAfm would do a better job. But keep in mind that this one has a very particular sound and a relatively steep learning curve until you've figured out its sweet spots. I absolutely like its LoFi sound but it might not be everyone's taste. As a good alternative you might also want to check out Korg's opsix. It's also a great FM synth but sometimes more forgiving when you're still at the beginning.

[@oliverakadjrunnerspoint5742]

4am is very reminiscent of the Neil Landstrumm album Brown by August in terms of sound

[@ramseydoon8277]

Wow. This looks and sounds A-MAY-ZING!

[@Farold_Haltermeyer]

Those Autechre-ian morsels lured me into the depths of the Blast Beats!

[@Samplers]

Excellent demo! Subbed! Checking out production book.

[@user-td6qv2of9l]

you just sold one more ! thx beautifull thing

[@mark35mi]

Appreciated this!!! Seems SO... MUCH... FUN! And TONS of sliders for a tweakers dream machine! Still getting some use out of it?

[@STARDOG]

beauty

[@Analoque444]

Thanks for the video. Why it sounds so muddy/muffled to me, or is it just KZbin´s quality? Anyway, it has something very groovy to it and I like it so far.

[@iwanttocomplain]

The dac is built into the ym2612 and outputs 9bits from a 16bit source signal so the result is digital noise. The clarity is still good but clicking is audible and considered part of the unique charm and texture.

[@Analoque444]

@@iwanttocomplain Thank you very much for the explaination. :)

[@iwanttocomplain]

@@Analoque444 I actually made some mistakes. YM2612 generates 14bit sound, but it’s dac is still 9bits. But Blast Beats uses a YMF262 chip from Sound Blaster cards and I assume outputs 16bit sound and uses a separate dac which I would guess is 16bit too but I have no idea. The clarity of the sound in this video sounded fine to me anyway.

[@publika6883]

can it do triplets and unquantized recording?

[@lbarnett748]

Just a question when the faders get dusty or bits going in. How easy is it to clean bits off that lube covering as bits stick ? I presuming a gentle wipe with nothing solvent like a special cleaning brush And spare lube detoxit oil for later down the line to relube. I suffer ocd which can be a drag. Hoping it’s reasonabley strait forward. Be good to hear how you go about keeping yours maintained. Thanks. No email reply from twisted electrons grrr

[@limbicbits]

First, I clean my units on a frequent base with a dry towel or use dust covers. Over the years I almost never had any issues with crackles or something similar and if so, I give them to a local repair shop. It doesn't cost too much and is part of a frequent checkup (every 5-7 years or so) I'd do anyhow to make sure the units will stay in shape for a long time. Compressed air might be worth a try, too.

[@lbarnett748]

@@limbicbits Thanks man appreciated 😊👍

[@MrThecarrott]

Could one get more polyphony on the synth part with an update on the future ? Or is it an hardware limitation ?

[@limbicbits]

I've read in a forum, that the poly-assignment is part of the chip architecture. But that can easily be fake news (as always in the internet). So best thing would be to ask Twisted Electrons directly.

[@tysoncarlson170]

Do you have any vids with pads coming out of this thing at all? Really curious to see how it sounds in comparison to the Megafm. I understand it’s only mono/duophonic

[@limbicbits]

For pads and more sophisticated sound design, MEGAfm would still be my preferred choice. Once I have a bit more time, I'll certainly dive deeper again into Blast Beats' sound engine. Twisted Electrons also has released some nice updates in the meantime I couldn't really check so tbh, I can't tell right now how far one could get regarding pads.

[@tysoncarlson170]

Thanks so much for the reply and the demo. I really appreciate it!

[@quinnzender]

This is the most glorious sounding groovebox I've ever heard. Amazing demo tracks also. I could easily listen to an album of those beats ❤

[@ryanhom3006]

Better than octa?

[@quinnzender]

@@ryanhom3006 Octa is cool, but as a sampler its sound doesn't really stand out to me one way or the other. If I was comparing, I'd put Blast Beats next to the Machinedrum or Monomachone. Love the sound of both of those boxes, but they have more of that early 2000's IDM type vibe (imo). Blast Beats has that mid to late 90's sound that I love so much.

[@mochorocho]

Hi can you please make a patch pack for the mega fm ? will buy. thx

[@limbicbits]

Did you check this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHqZpH6OZs52ras

[@motherfuckerlimited1019]

Are there going to be options to externally sequence each sound with something like ableton?

[@limbicbits]

Yes - this should be possible. I've played and programmed some of the synth tracks by using a Keystep 37 as external MIDI controller

[@Claidheambmor]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI

[@motherfuckerlimited1019]

@@Claidheambmor i know what midi is man, im asking if each voice exists on a separate channel.

[@flotteur]

Hello Awesome as always ! Are you planning on releasing a pack of pattern / kit so we can purchase it ?

[@limbicbits]

Hi and thanks! I haven't planned to release a pack for that one (but I have created many of the factory content - if that's a thing)

[@flotteur]

Okay thanks you @@limbicbits

[@l1fef0rm]

Blast Processing is real!

[@Unaqer]

how does it compare to the lxr2? they kinda on the same lane....but?.....

[@limbicbits]

Apart from being a digital drum machine with a sequencer they don't have too much in common. I like the LXR-02 but find this one to have more character (you have to like LoFi sound). But both machines complement each other quite well. Where the Blast Beats lacks low end, the LXR-02 steps in with rough and deep bass drums. Blast Beats on the other side brings in a flavor of dirt and melancholic sound that the LXR-02 isn't capable of - even with sample/bit reduction activated.

[@zyxyuv1650]

Why does the output stage sound so harsh and inharmonious on some of the Twisted Electrons synths? This is kinda painful to listen to. It's almost like they're mixing 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion together and it becomes shrill.

[@albertkristmas59]

I wonder if the overall sound doesnt get to boring considering it sounds so thin. Looks like a fun machine though but not deep. Not much to explore really.

[@limbicbits]

It's quite flexible but I agree, to make it sound overwhelmingly fat, a Jomox drum machine would certainly do a better job. On the other hand I find it quite refreshing that BlastBeats has such a particular sound. There are plenty of good 808 / 909 whatsoever drum machines already on the market. So there wouldn't have been a need for another one.

[@TheMachinesWon]

I hope you’re going to do a video with this and the mega fm.

[@limbicbits]

most likely!

[@drkryovak3026]

@@limbicbits Just wondering if you have an FM synth and play an FM drum machine if the sounds would gel or not? Would it depend on your sound design skills or would it be too much of the same tones?

[@limbicbits]

@@drkryovak3026 It dependes on what FM synths you're using. For example MEGAfm and BlastBeats: Both machines are quite different although there are some overlaps with the LoFi-sound. If you're into chiptunes, both machines should make a great team. But if you only rely on those, for a lot of genres it might already be too gritty. But if you, say, combine this Drum Machine with a more HiFi FM synth like MODX, Yamaha DX or even opsix, these should go quite well together. And of course, a solid background in sound design can only help.

[@maurettiditroifa9685]

Awesome machine. Do you know when is it gonna be available?

[@limbicbits]

Most likely End of January / February, the first preordered units will be shipped.

[@ZackYouTube]

Beginning of 2022

[@claytonlevibrown]

comment 82 the 4am beat was my favorite.

[@zedfield7736]

So cool!!thanks for the video,l want one,what is their price range please!?

[@limbicbits]

599 €

[@zedfield7736]

@@limbicbits thank you,can l buy one in Australia?

[@limbicbits]

@@zedfield7736 I don't know but TE certainly ships to Australia. www.twisted-electrons1.com/blastbeats?ref=limbic

[@nicolubker4965]

BlastBeat...really funny guy

[@Snufferr5124]

Is there any way to set Pan on each voice?

[@limbicbits]

You can assign them to single outs and do the panning on the mixer. But I agree, it would be great to see that feature in the Main mix.

[@iwanttocomplain]

@@limbicbits I just read the ym2612 is incapable of panning. So it can only do all left, right or center. I would be surprised if that was the case though...

[@limbicbits]

@@iwanttocomplain ah ok. Thanks for the info. So we have to go the traditional way and route the instruments out separately and do the panning on an external mixer. Still an ok workflow, I think.

[@iwanttocomplain]

@@limbicbits ...yes it turns out hard panning only on the YM2612 (OPL2 based chip). Blast Beats is actually a YMF262 Sound blaster chip which is OPL3 with 20 channels. It too has only hard panning though.

[@the_tux]

Sounds like some experimental stuff from Aphex

[@Decoy303]

$640 I'm gonna need to hear some reviews from other people. Sounds great. Does it have a lot, if any, floor noise?

[@limbicbits]

There's some but MEGAfm is a bit heavier on the noise side.

[@teddyjones3652]

@@limbicbitswhat do you prefer this or the megafm ?

[@limbicbits]

@@teddyjones3652 completely different concepts but if I had to choose it would be the MEGAfm as it offers more sounddesign options

[@ryanhom3006]

Idk the octatrak and polyend tracker are different but to me it seems like they could both do what this does

[@limbicbits]

Hm. I respectfully disagree here. Apart from including a sequencer all three machines are quite different. Furthermore, this one is a drum synth whereas tracker and octa are samplers. Not to mention that this one has a completely unique sound.

[@ryanhom3006]

@@limbicbits true enough. I just figured you could get the same results with the others if you tried

[@fluim0102]

@@ryanhom3006 If you want to compare it to something, the most similar products are the Elektron model Cycles and Erica Synths LXR2

[@nicoscorner2592]

Hi, nice demo. Can this machine produce fat and punchy kicks ?

[@limbicbits]

fat yes (try it with a decent PA). Punchy? Not so much in comparison to a Jomox device. But if these are the attributes you're basically after, then maybe an Elektron or a Jomox might be better.

[@nicoscorner2592]

Thanks, I returned it and bought an AcidLab Miami for the same price on the second hand market 🙂

[@limbicbits]

@@nicoscorner2592 Great deal. And as both units are super different, my guess is that you might have not been super happy with Blast Beats. It is great but you have to like that gritty chiptune character

[@nicoscorner2592]

@@limbicbits Yes it was too lo-fi for me. I prefer cleaner drums. The synths sounds were nice though 🙂

[@ffz8262]

You should play the Monkey Island song...

[@shoosh6256]

WHERE IS KICK?

[@Antonio229]

Don't know if i can trust this company again. My Crazy 8 sequencer has a faulty OS so i just gave up on it and moved on to the Arturia Keystep Pro.

[@limbicbits]

Only good experiences so far

[@FreeThink1984]

Sounds great but almost a bit “too” chiptuney

[@limbicbits]

Using it as the main drum machine, it's for the real hardcore chiptuners out there. But to give tracks a different flavor once in a while it also does a great job to add some dirt.

[@FreeThink1984]

@@limbicbits yeah I mean don’t get me wrong as a chip tune drum machine its awesome, I just think for me personally it’s a bit over the top. Great vid

[@lovesteersthestars]

Is there master tuning settings? I don't work in 440Hz standard tuning. Thank you.

[@BarbieChaite]

I have been deceived by their MegaFM. On video reveiws it seemed great like here (few seconds), but in hands it's painful to use.

[@limbicbits]

Well, don’t want to sound rude but if it sounds great in videos maybe it’s not the unit’s fault? These devices take some time to learn and someone that likes lofi sound

[@BarbieChaite]

@@limbicbits it's not a problem of the sound, that I like, but the architecture for programming. The sliders were sold as to make it easier to program... but it's still not very fun. There are many technical issues : sliders are not sharp, when you change algorythm the volume ouput can increase drastically or mute, etc. I still have my unit, it's a little bit easier to program than a yamaha dx7... but the promise is a little bit fake to me.

[@damiansalza7297]

@@BarbieChaite I suggest you put some energy into learning FM synthesis. I love mine and make great sounds. Best of luck.

[@limbicbits]

@@BarbieChaite Ah! Understood - thanks for the background. Tbh, I've needed some time, too, to fully get used to the behaviour of the faders. Due to the limitations of the chip, you have only 7 stages of volume which sometimes can result in drastic changes whereas other faders act more like expected. But the learning curve for me was definitely worth it. Time spent with the machine (in this case MEGAfm) has changed my opinion quite a lot. From being skeptical in the beginning, the journey with this unit ended up in MEGAfm being one of my favorite synths thanks to its unique character.

[@BenColemanUK]

Sounds a bit flat, I suppose FM drums are never going to really sound that great, but they really lack punch here. The synth voice too seem pretty basic. Shame this is a nice idea which so many hands on controls

[@scottarmstrong8585]

Actually perhaps check out Model:Cycles for an examples of how great FM drums can sound.

[@embersandash]

TR8s has very punchy FM drums.

[@albertkristmas59]

Lxr has some real punch

[@BenColemanUK]

@@albertkristmas59 Yeah it sounds great, but it's not FM

[@cablevamp3163]

Can we get a better demo? This just sounds like video game music and I know damn well this things more capable of just that

[@tysoncarlson170]

It’s surprisingly pretty spot on in showcasing the sounds. The sound chip has a pretty distinct sound, a lot of this stuff is pushing it to its boundaries, that being said all kinds of weirdness comes into play when you start using the tricks and automation. Nothing I’ve ever played with has been as unique or elicited such playful sound exploration. It’s pretty special

[@tysoncarlson170]

Sound blaster was always a little almost hollow sounding, not like the YM2612 that can get a little beefier. I still get some pretty fat sounds out of it though

[@fakinlunatik3553]

nice concept awful sounds

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

nice box but Terrible drum-sounds