Octatrack Private Lessons Revealed: Sample Mangling For Beginners
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Күн бұрынThis is an abbreviated online lesson on the Elektron Octatrack. The original session was cut down from over an hour to just under 28 minutes. If it seems fast, that's because it is due to the editing. All of my lessons come with a video recording of the lesson so you can go back and rewatch as much as you like. The student asked to be shown how to mangle samples on the Octatrack as well as learn about the machine in general from a new users standpoint- a where to start and what what's important type of session. This video is aimed at beginners but is packed with intermediate to advanced knowledge on the Octatrack and samplers in general.
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0:00 What's this all about?
0:52 Figuring out where to start, asking questions.
1:38 Birds eye view of the Octatrack.
2:02 When and where can I sample?
2:27 Our goal is to mangle the audio.
2:57 Digging in, let's start with record buffers.
7:09 Bouncing down tracks via CUE.
7:43 Trick for endless loop layers.
8:30 Quad THRU mono setup.
9:05 Recording on any track.
10:01 I like to teach this way for a reason.
10:21 Cropping and Zero Crossings.
10:54 Saving samples.
11:12 Flex tracks and recording buffers.
11:50 Treating it more like a one-shot sample player.
12:22 Octatrack VS Digitakt pitch tracking.
12:35 Another flex track sharing the recording buffer.
13:02 Adding insert effects.
13:42 Send FX are still insert FX on the Octatrack.
13:53 This all started with a chord from the Digitone.
14:03 Another Flex track but with it's own buffer this time.
14:25 Recording a quantized internal loop.
17:58 Playing full speed, reversed, pitched up 1 octave.
18:20 Where you can lay down recorder trigs.
18:55 How to use swing on the Octatrack.
19:15 More on trigs and trig types.
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@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
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@MeAlexSenna 11 ай бұрын
The amount of care and knowledge EZBOT brings to the Table for Elektron is so underrated. Is rare to see such an enthusiasm toward a product let alone a whole brand. ELEKTRON, endorse this Champ and bring him in your ranks. It would be the best HR Investment you’ve done in a long time
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Preach! 🥰
@user82938 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I mean, love to Ricky Tinez, but you're on a whole other level. Should be on the payroll by now. @@EZBOT_
@bjveduci 11 ай бұрын
As simple as it looks in Ezbots hands, and always with instant results, I got mine as a tool against alzheimers. I go very slow with each step and try not to forget anything, I always do forget a step here or there, but that is fine ... a fascinating, neverending learning process anyway..
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing that! I hope that your music explorations help with your condition, be well my friend!
@bjveduci 11 ай бұрын
Oh no, I am fine, I hope, but thanks, I meant it as alz prevention tool, its complexity through layers and all, it is a fascinating instrument even just standalone... great tutorial!
@joshuamorganmusic 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been an OT owner for almost 12 years now and every time I watch one of yr vids, I learn something new. It is certainly the most esoteric devices I own but I love it and would never consider not having it.
@gavinpeters9531 11 ай бұрын
the octatrack is a tough egg to crack.. has taken me years and still learning new things. Keen to see your ideas as sample mangling is my favourite part.
@J1M0TEE 11 ай бұрын
Dayumn - this video is so DENSE! My phone feels five times as heavy just watching it.
@TheLineofside 11 ай бұрын
Without your videos, i dont even dare to consider buying an orcatrack :) Mate you are awesome !! Hopefully i can get one thist year and dive into your videos.
@samuelarambel7317 11 ай бұрын
bro, you are actually the octatrack godsend. so much learned so fast that has never been explained so clearly anywhere else!
@vor946 9 ай бұрын
That chord-to-pad sound turned out super good. I need to watch this video few times - to really let everything sink in.
@rekocastren923 11 ай бұрын
Dude, your pedagocic skills are off the chain here! This is so helpful, and timely since I wannna take the Octa outside someday. Thanks, saving this for later reference.
@chambre466 11 ай бұрын
thank you so much, I just bought the template from you in sign of appreciation because I don't like to pay every month, love you and keep up with this loving and benevolent good job, love you man
@videosarchive8058 11 ай бұрын
Love this format a lot!! Love love love. Sharing the education. Allows those of us that have invested in lessons to literally pay it forward and simultaneously allows you to post a recording you have already and multiply the revenue by posting it out on KZfaq, thereby hopefully increasing those that can see it, catching the YT algoRYTM :) and hopefully your profit. A genius model, no? 2 for 1. I know a lot of work goes into the recording and editing, but seems like an unlock. Great work Mathew and thank you!!
@shawnpetersen9429 11 ай бұрын
I just bought the Octatrack yesterday. About to join your Patreon and start learning 😊
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Welcome to the fold :)
@shawnpetersen9429 11 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ I also just ordered one of your angled blue risers from Modbang 😀
@CommodoreCrush 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for stating that you're starting from a fresh NEW project. This really does clear up a few things for me in my workflow.
@marcin-talarczyk 4 ай бұрын
Massive amount of Octatrack knowledge, provided in the most simple way I could imagine! Great content!
@grandmasterjo1 11 ай бұрын
It’s like watching a tutorial in fast forward mode 🤪😜 Excellent tips which got the poor guy dazed 😜🤪
@feardiagh 11 ай бұрын
You are a treasure. Thanks for practicing so hard for all of us, your performance and teaching keeps growing from it.
@Hessencemusic 11 ай бұрын
Amazing Mathew! Thank you so much. I’m pretty proud to be part of your patreons. You deserve it! 🙌🖤
@EZBOT_ 9 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your support!
@SONWU 11 ай бұрын
Great lesson! Interesting to get a sneak peek behind your teaching process :)
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Thanks SONWU!
@mankismelbournejay 11 ай бұрын
Wow, this insanely informative. Gotta be one of your best videos yet and that’s saying something. Thanks to both of you for sharing. 👍
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!
@Number01 11 ай бұрын
I'd love to see pre-recorded "Elektron" lesson packages that are available for purchase or available on skillshare or something of the like. These lessons could walk someone through how to make a track using a sample pack provided. Maybe even Elektron would hire you to teach their classes. I've watched your channel for years and it's the greatest Elektron how to channel out there. Thank you again for your expertise and patience with your audience.
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
I am very much considering this, thank you for the encouragement
@Number01 11 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ I'll gladly encourage you! Your channel is where I go for info on how to get better at my Elektron boxes.
@NothingNowhereNoOne 2 ай бұрын
“Oh, okay….” Scrolling on his phone. 😂
@OlivierSarfati 11 ай бұрын
Once again, I learnt an amazing amount of stuff from you. THANK YOU
@bryanbytes 11 ай бұрын
I love the OT, including all it’s quirks and blemishes… completely understand if it’s not the workflow for many (or most)
@jct6403 11 ай бұрын
These types of videos are amazing!
@HelicopterRidesForCommunists 11 ай бұрын
I didnt realize you could let it go into the yellow and orange but not red. Thats definitely good to know!
@user82938 11 ай бұрын
It's definitely stuff! Looks like you talked him back into it.
@bjamminsincebirth3494 11 ай бұрын
I would be content if the Digitakt had more memory and a Flex Sampler. That’s all I want.
@gabrieldelamora3701 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Matt! Cheers! To The greatest teacher✨
@marblelee 11 ай бұрын
This is graduate level Oktatrack.
@NunyaB1s 11 ай бұрын
This is the first time I’ve seriously considered the octatrack.
@JayWud 11 ай бұрын
dope vid! didn’t know know you can cue couple of tracks together to sample! nice tip 😮
@jusbaker 5 ай бұрын
Love it man, thanks for sharing
@bartleyrob 3 ай бұрын
mat you just blew my mind ha ha, so single cycle you can make it a TB303 wow never even thought of that
@HelicopterRidesForCommunists 11 ай бұрын
Yes, you do want a Syntakt. Yes, you do want a Digitakt. Also, yes, you want an Octatrack, because they are the Holy Trinity of electronic music making.
@Ben_______x 7 ай бұрын
Lesson booked!!!!
@EZBOT_ 7 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@lusz-music 6 ай бұрын
Octatrack is a beautiful sample synthesizer!
@EBMZEQUENZER 9 ай бұрын
This is madness 😁 Cheers 🥂
@remyvegamedia 8 ай бұрын
Maaaan. Certain things just happen when using certain devices. It's crazy to see different ways of thinking in regards to certain hardware. When I see the workflow of the OT or DT I can envision my IDM/glitch-hop ideas coming to fruition, and other things just from the way it works. I didn't feel compatible with MPC. I learned how to use it, I just really didn't enjoy it. I enjoy the SP404MK2. Once I get my hands on a Digitakt or Octatrack I'll know how to use it from your videos. Thanks!
@frae-frae1940 11 ай бұрын
"From the guts" yes Matt❤
@histopsychonaut3354 11 ай бұрын
When you realize you are looking intently at your computer, your OT, with a dad hat on, and nodding intently, at two dudes who are also looking intently at their computers, their OT's, and nodding intently. Am I in a cult? Great video looking forward to my next OT session after some studying.
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
You have entered the quantum realm
@WVRT2023 8 ай бұрын
thanks! i recently got the syntakt, digitone, & digitakt. may work my way up to the octatrack in time. this video helps, as I really am looking for ways to mangle my samples (i'm currently using a lofi MICROGRANNY).
@ElectronicazMusic 7 ай бұрын
I hate you. I now see that I NEED an Octatrack. 😁 ♥ 🎶 🎹
@justmuse 8 ай бұрын
This lesson is so good, and I don't even own an Octratrack
@dddjackjack 8 ай бұрын
I put fill trigs on top of regular trigs. Y adjusting the timing all the way left or right and put the trig underneath it on -fill
@EZBOT_ 8 ай бұрын
Nice tip!
@WINSTANLEYOBXa 9 ай бұрын
Thankyou
@x0d-live 11 ай бұрын
#TIL how to bounce... super handy. Thank you, Sir.
@eimermusic 11 ай бұрын
Watch 15s. Pause and let brain catch up. Watch 15s. Pause and let brain catch up.
@fauxbot 11 ай бұрын
The 🐐
@mariopandza 11 ай бұрын
Amazing content Matt, thank you! 🙏🏻
@federicocastriota2190 10 ай бұрын
can i set up the scale on the chromatic mode on the Ot- as i would do on the Dt?
@romanovelius 11 ай бұрын
GOLD
@avengingsylph 11 ай бұрын
Eames in the background....yeah, this man can afford Elektron boxes.
@maarzt 11 ай бұрын
Give me warp Mr. Scott!!
@weepwow 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. Question: I have OT MK1 - and still learning it among 10 other hardware boxes, which is insane; (I had a OT-MK2 but sold it, not sure why), but do you think its worth getting a MK2 again, is there any benefit to justify the price around $1000 or so. Is it quicker to get around on, etc. thanks.
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
I prefer the MK2 for it's button shortcuts, screen, and balanced I/O. To me that's worth the sticker price for a speedier workflow on a box I use daily.
@weepwow 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input. I agree, the labeling is easier to see also. It's an incredible box I will always want to use and keep, so I will definitely look into getting the MK2 again.
@kisho2679 Ай бұрын
Someone knows if the Pioneer Toraiz SP16 can keep up with (a more intuitive) live mangling?
@Tapepusher 10 ай бұрын
Thinking of getting an OT and I’m really curious about these, if anyone knows: (Edit: 2. Yes 3. No Still curious about the first question) 1. Can you live record a couple bars EZ style but have it constantly override record so that whenever you move the xfader to the right it plays a new/fresh recording? Or must you manually arm the track each time? 2. Can you have it set to play chops of a recording that has not happened yet? e.g. whatever recording I make on this track, play chop #3, #8, #16 of it on these specific trigs? Or must the recording exist before you chop it? 3. Have they updated it to be able to copy patterns on the fly without stopping yet?
@user-fi4yd2kf6g 9 ай бұрын
Wow, that was so cool! I would be interested in some private lessons in the future but are you willing to work with absolute beginners? I own the Digitakt and can do just some basic stuff on it. I would love to get the Octatrack, it's not even the money issue but I am afraid that I'm just too dumb to understand how it works... And also - can you send the video from the lesson afterwards so that we don't need to make notes during the lesson?
@EZBOT_ 9 ай бұрын
Most lessons are for beginners :) happy to help!
@user-fi4yd2kf6g 8 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ Just placed an order for the OT. You should know that YOU are responsible for it ;-) I will probably be contacting you at some point about the lessons. Cheers
@punkotero 10 ай бұрын
Hii! I really love your work and it's very easy to learn octatrack with you. I only have a question how do you manage gain using thru machines? I'm working with a Digitone and a Octatrack, but i don't know what are the best values to have a nice gain stage, not too much volume or keep it low. This is driving me nuts haha
@EZBOT_ 10 ай бұрын
Thru Machine Track Level 127 Source level: +63 Amp: 0 Leave the the mixer at defaults. No direct and no gain
@punkotero 10 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ Ok thank you very much! So you have to keep your master level low on your Digitone. Do you usually keep your levels on the Digitone patterns low? Like never go above 100 on Amp Level and things like that, I feel that it's so easy to clip the octatrack if you aren't be aware about
@85ringostar 5 ай бұрын
Ezbot.. If I buy my 1st elektron device what would you suggest?
@EZBOT_ 5 ай бұрын
Digitakt or Syntakt
@Gainn 11 ай бұрын
I just want something that combines the immediacy and manipulation possibilities of a Polyend Tracker and the superpowers of the Octatrack. 🤣
@edjefferson9175 5 ай бұрын
In my dreams EZ is helping Elektron design Digitakt MK2.
@kisho2679 9 ай бұрын
which alternative more modern tool is available to do comparable sample mangling?
@EZBOT_ 9 ай бұрын
The Digitakt can do quite a bit other than that you are looking at tracker of some sort or going into modular
@Gerry_Dorsey_ 8 ай бұрын
Could. You. Imagine. If the record trigs had trig conditions!?!?!
@EZBOT_ 8 ай бұрын
I can! I dream of this
@wakinglife7065 7 ай бұрын
Dr Elektron
@kisho2679 Ай бұрын
can a software update to do stems separation from audio recorded samples be expected?
@EZBOT_ 28 күн бұрын
No :/
@shatteredsquare 11 ай бұрын
10:14 *this is not something you're going to learn in the manual* LMFAO 😅
@MrMarcLaflamme 11 ай бұрын
11:07 - this is one of those things that I feel like shouldn't be allowed - assigning a sample TO the recording buffer slot. I've done this accidentally and couldn't figure out how to get the rec buffer back (or was it even gone?).
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
I’d have to agree, I can’t stand it either.
@rickypicture9026 11 ай бұрын
Yo great vid! Can you share your samples?
@EZBOT_ 10 ай бұрын
I was using sample star ultimate one shot collection and sampling the digitone
@ericpeters0n 11 ай бұрын
"I know kung fu."
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
"Trin!"
@dreamshala1338 3 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ, he's fast! Take a look at his neural kinetics, they're way above normal.
@EZBOT_ 3 ай бұрын
I know Kung Fu 😅
@EVILJAMARR 11 ай бұрын
Mind blown emoji
@SantiagoGT15 11 ай бұрын
The recording methods and combination of machine types is what confuses me the most, if I use thru but I have another listening and another auto assigned I’d have it doubled and could theoretically use that as a loop base right? But then what’s the deal with pickup machines? Lol
@user82938 11 ай бұрын
I think the most useful advantage of pickup machines are that you can basically record a loop organically and have that loop automatically set the tempo for everything else. Aside from that, I don't know why you would use them... I think they overdub as well, which could be useful.
@SantiagoGT15 11 ай бұрын
@@user82938 I tried using one and I couldn’t figure why it kept getting louder and more distorted until I realized it was overdubbing itself with a regular trigger (not one shot) my guess is that it could be used for live looping but the rec setup would need to be changed manually anyways
@aaroninky 11 ай бұрын
@@user82938they’re very useful for inputs and live performance scenarios. not so useful just working on the octa.
@JohanVandekerckhove 10 ай бұрын
Very cool, but I found that when recording on a buffer, you can not play the same buffer in reverse on an other track. It just does not start.
@EZBOT_ 10 ай бұрын
Try microtiming the playback trig a hair later than the recording
@JohanVandekerckhove 10 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ thx I've been playing with this timing with various success. I love what the octatrack can do!
@SURCOlive 11 ай бұрын
This video demonstrates why you are the Octatrack Yoda. Yikes
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@HIFI1965 11 ай бұрын
Lol. You didn’t cover enough material ;)
@arunningjourney1460 11 ай бұрын
If it just had overbridge it would be perfect..
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
I'd like to see that too
@Johnwalkersix 11 ай бұрын
@@EZBOT_ me too
@dzaxys4643 11 ай бұрын
Don't sell your ot you will have to get another one
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
I have 2, considering 3! 😂
@Aaron-on3ro 9 ай бұрын
You need a damn engineering degree to use this thing
@EZBOT_ 9 ай бұрын
Haha 😂 it just looks that way cause he already knew the basics
@ozricbish 11 ай бұрын
So......are all your lessons about a gazillion miles an hour ?😆
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
No this is edited for KZfaq, haha
@magnuseriksson8081 11 ай бұрын
It's not really the slow lesson try yourself and make sure the student gets it??? The student needs to try on his own and confirm it works as he like to make it worth while, in this way you forget most of it
@EZBOT_ 11 ай бұрын
That’s how the lessons go, it’s just edited out
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