where as this unit is not for me I must compliment the narrator for an excellent presentation
@zeusdeux2 жыл бұрын
What’s brilliant is that the folks at torso electronics actually added detents to all the endless encoders as well as usb-c at the back! As for the features, most have remained as shown in this video with some just being renamed. The cycles bit now works but tbh it takes a bit of mental gymnastics to understand how to use that feature properly. All in all, solid sequencer! It has churned out 4 scratch ideas in the last couple of hours of use!
@RabRabNZ Жыл бұрын
I have sold most of my sequencers since getting this. Its truly genius for hands on people who hate menus. Huge respect for all of the magic they have worked since release, they certainly listened. All we could ask for is 8 cv/gates.
@martinnonstatic74354 жыл бұрын
it´s like u open the box and immediately know the machine. so experienced. thx again for this very good video
@moralboundaries14 жыл бұрын
I love the concept of composing by modulating properties of the generator rather than the notes themselves. It adds a very interesting layer of abstraction to performance.
@ubahnrider13374 жыл бұрын
exactly the reason why modular is so much fun!
@naomirogers4463 жыл бұрын
What would be the modular equivalent of this? Sounds interesting and fun!
@anthoonius_gabagoolius2 жыл бұрын
@@naomirogers446 max for live sequencers,or literally vcv rack which is free..
@martindu42 жыл бұрын
Initially this video was so compelling that I decided to pre-order a T-1. Now that my unit has finally landed, I’m viewing this again to get all the pro insights. Interesting that in the final version of the unit, some buttons have been renamed: slices -> cycles; melody -> range; curve -> groove; midi ch -> channel + output. Keep on producing quality work. Much appreciated.
@LondraCalibro92 жыл бұрын
How is the T1 to use? I am debating one whilst I wait for the Hapax......it looks fun and inspiring.....
@martindu42 жыл бұрын
@@LondraCalibro9 I’ve watched the Hapax review on this channel as well. I would say that the Hapax is way more capable that the T-1. However the constraints of the T-1 and it’s associated simple workflow makes me more focus on creating something than fiddling with a bunch of options. I also have a Squarp Pyramid and I use it in when I want to precisely sequence a bunch of MIDI instruments. Hope that helps…
@LondraCalibro92 жыл бұрын
@@martindu4 thank you so much for the detailed reply! I had a pyramid but had to return it as I had 2 faulty units - I loved working on it but am thinking of getting a hapax instead of re-buying it - I'm looking to get a new sequencer for July as I'll be with all my hardware that month. I suppose Im looking for something currently available that would compliment the hapax or have enough difference to make having both worth while. The hapax looks so good and complete!
@mikeexits4 жыл бұрын
The first minute was enough to simultaneously blow my mind and sell me on it. Thank you.
@kaanbulak4 жыл бұрын
"Sequencers are like a fancy pen on a blank piece of paper." Perfect perspective on electronic music making!
@Rollur1234 Жыл бұрын
holy these multiple track sequencers are the most creative instruments!
@robertshamansky1912 Жыл бұрын
This is very cool. This is now at the top of my 2023 “must buy” list.
@enigmasounds4 жыл бұрын
There is just one-word needed for a Loopop review...Art!...and this looks an amazing bit of kit too.
@devonk2983 жыл бұрын
Your demos are always great - right to the point without the unnecessary babble. TY
@VacancyOfDisco4 жыл бұрын
I've been wishing for a comprehensive review for the T-1! I would love to have one of these as to compliment my more traditional sequencers
@blaster3744 Жыл бұрын
Just got one and its really fun. The final product has couple different labels compared to the ones in this video like slices became cycles, melody became range, etc. They listen to Loopop cos the buttons have now steps and not just continuous. Usb-c is there as well. When a manufacturer modifies its product after listening loopop, that s where you know this guy rocks… 😂😂 I think a solo function would be really cool to quickly isolate a track instead of muting all others. Update: theres now up to 64 steps per track (latest firmware 2.0.x)
@krsTBedfordStudios4 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty groovy "Happy Accident" machine..!
@94116Prag4 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross approved! :)
@krsTBedfordStudios4 жыл бұрын
@@94116Prag 🤣🤣🤣
@KillSanchezVol.12 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual. With the 1.2 firmware version, it seems like CC is added, making T1 much more desirable :-)
@lelandbobpalmer4 жыл бұрын
Give some of these to the Radiohead dudes and it will be great promotion - as far as I understand they are heavily into euclidian rhythms and stuff like that. I watched a presentation of TORSO last summer here in Copenhagen, where the guys who are making it are from, and it sure is an awesome little sequencer and the dudes behind it are really cool as well - good luck to them!
@WrvrUgoThrUR2 жыл бұрын
Been searching for your channel and COULD NOT remember what the count name was. Finally it popped up for me again!! Wooohoooo!!! I consider your vids THE MANUAL for the gear they showcase🙏🏽👍🏽
@rodrigolaporte2744 жыл бұрын
This is the first of those euqlidean seqs that seems interesting to me. Very cool! and of course amazing review as usual!
@jonison68474 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review (brilliant presentation as always). It appears to be very usable creative tool - nothing else like it available really - so I think they're onto a winner. But the price ...
@Bod89982 жыл бұрын
Keep coming back to this video the tune is quality would love to hear a full version of this tune class mate
@red13emerald4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this review! This device is exactly what I've been looking for, and I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. The kickstarter was successful and they did indeed change from micro USB to USB-C and added CV and Gate outputs! I'm really looking forward to my unit, I think it will change the way I compose and improvise greatly!
@edouardmusic4 жыл бұрын
Interesting performance controller! Early bird reward gone after an hour: the loopop effect 😉
@JamesBermingham4 жыл бұрын
Is this T-1 a Cyberdyne Systems creation from the future?? Rise of the machines. Its happening. Great video.
@H4NDCRAFTED4 жыл бұрын
Warning: Loopop empties yr bank account !
@PaulChabot4 жыл бұрын
my bank account could not handle anything on this channel :(
@smanseau Жыл бұрын
😂
@petegough77296 ай бұрын
That's literally happening for me.
@RobinParmar4 жыл бұрын
Your demo illustrates exactly how important a screen is for a device like this. Your provided piano roll (and other images) added so much value! Who is going to remember the accent curves or phrases? For this price a screen is essential. The other problem is that the team should have started with a thorough step sequencer and THEN added in these generative features. Otherwise we really need two sequencers, which is annoying. A few random notes: At 9:36 you say "also supports triplet intervals." This is actually a big thing, since not all sequencers make this easy Voicing adds notes an octave above those entered... but there should also be an inverse mode that removes lower notes, so that actual invert chords could be achieved. Or maybe Harmony achieves the same?
@zedd_centauri26 күн бұрын
I'd love it if Ziv would do an updated version of this video. It has been shipping for a while with lots of firmware updates and it would be awesome to repeat all this with the feature updates.
@loopop25 күн бұрын
Noted! Though not likely, I cover so much there's rarely an opportunity for firmware coverage
@robert__4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I've been wanting to make a machine like this for some time and I've started a prototype, I am very happy that there's a market for this kind of thing. Great video
@BassAnywhere4 жыл бұрын
You could make a load of cash with a more affordable one !
@areal2d4 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that you've been working on an algorithmic sequencer too! Generative sequencing is awesome
@Claidheambmor4 жыл бұрын
So many broke people and cheapskates in the comments! Even without the early bird special rate this thing is £418 with free shipping. I wholeheartedly getting a job (or a better job) and saving up for little luxuries like this. If you like it and want it to have a good build quality with tangible updates to the firmware, cough up the money for it. And if you want to sell it, I guarantee it will be worth more than the asking price once it ships and is on backorder.
@TheSunshineGroup4 жыл бұрын
@@BassAnywhere lmao that's not how music product businesses work ;)
@LucIndustries4 жыл бұрын
@@Claidheambmor I dont have a problem spending a lot on music equipment if the features match the price. And with the keystep/beatstep pro sitting at over 100 pounds less it is pretty expensive for a midi sequencer.
@SmokysRides4 жыл бұрын
Another incredible review! Thank you! This is a beautiful and wonderfully useful device...BUT at the price point (about $530US) I would expect a display so I can see my parameters in real time. If this were $50-$100 less I would be in on this first version for sure. But as is I will wait for the next version. This is exactly what I've been looking for though. I think this would complement the NDLR (which I own and have been using for six months now) rather than compete with it, especially if you are talent-less like me and need these little "engines" to grind stuff into the DAW and keep the overall workflow fun.
@VTOLKits4 жыл бұрын
Interesting concept, most eucidlean seq. give not so great results, but this seems good! Like 161!
@AveMcree4 жыл бұрын
How in the world did I miss this video?
@NedBouhalassaVideos2 жыл бұрын
This video convinced me to buy one yesterday - good move! I really love it already. Thanks for another stellar review!
@Sousless4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Baked instantly after watching the video! Thank you for introducing me to this device!
@RikMaxSpeed3 жыл бұрын
Just received my T1 from the kickstarter - will be fun to see how it compares to the prototype!
@loopop3 жыл бұрын
Glad this worked out - hopefully all changes for the better :)
@plutonthedarkmystic Жыл бұрын
Albert van Abbe uses this one - great sound artist with huge ideas. Thanks again for this awesome review and tutorial ^^!
@headshock11114 жыл бұрын
been waiting on this for so long
@Bod89982 жыл бұрын
Always back for more on this video simple Mut s majestic
@stephena48784 жыл бұрын
I missed the Kickstarter, but I’m getting on that preorder list! Love your breakdowns, I learn so much beyond the gear review
@Jdcrouch19724 жыл бұрын
YES Eurorack Gate+Pitch+Velocity stretch goal
@dotted96894 жыл бұрын
I love sequenzers! All of them. Thanks Ziv.
@symbiat03 жыл бұрын
FYI, Torso T1 was a Kickstarter that finally shipped to backers (like me :-) which means they are accepting pre-orders now for shipping after the backers have all been fulfilled.
@loopop3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Pulse2AM4 жыл бұрын
Cool, in the old days it was a mouse in the piano roll until you hit upon something you liked.
@Jdcrouch19724 жыл бұрын
like the way repeats is handled, overspil to arpeggiation
@Bod89984 жыл бұрын
Nice opening tune
@RikMaxSpeed4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this demo, I recently received my KORG WaveState, and I’ve been exploring generative music using that - this clearly goes further, but I really wish I could include a fixed pattern (a real step sequencer) as you call it.
@torsoelectronics4 жыл бұрын
Step by step editing with pitch transposition will be added for firmware V1.0! This will allow for more traditional step sequencing
@AveMcree4 жыл бұрын
The wave state has a generator?
@vecvan4 жыл бұрын
So, kinda like an arp--ah there it is, you already said it. And wow, it sounds good.
@AveMcree4 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the iPad app polyphase.
@ShadowriverUB4 жыл бұрын
While watching video i wen to kick starter and read "T-1 is a musical brainstorming machine" while you said it in video xd i was like wtf and i noticed it actually your quote
@johnchesters814 жыл бұрын
Combine this with the 16 channels of the Electribe 2, and I reckon that’s a pretty sweet small setup.
@DbzTO21 күн бұрын
Seems the end products Voicing knob works differently than this. Instead of adding octaves it’s transposing
@CosmoStraaf3 жыл бұрын
love it!!Tx for be always there, always making it easy to understand...love your videos,please keep it up the great job!!! greetings and best wishes from -bruxelles
@benedictjohnson217611 ай бұрын
This T-1 looks so difficult to learn - I can imagine buying it and selling it because it’s too complicated to use (like the Roland J-6 aria compact 😭)
@FMVideozify4 жыл бұрын
As always informative concise and totally understandable review of features.. thanks!
@Sachyel3 жыл бұрын
Mine arrived today. It's f*king awesome!
@chinmeysway4 жыл бұрын
i like analogy to drawing lines...
@am57904 жыл бұрын
LOopop always on top form in keeping us in the loop (pun intended) i might sell mu push2 for this. Thank you, sir. Be well and safe.
@bauhnguefyische6674 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'd sell my Push 2 to buy this. Two different animals. But, I can see once they get this nailed in features adding it to my kit, it would fit in pretty easily and offer a new 'play space' to explore.
@syrupcore4 жыл бұрын
Looks very very fun. Super bonus points for including a MIDI THRU port. The ability to randomize any parameter... want!
@RizzlinHD4 жыл бұрын
Just the other day I rewatched your video on the NDLR considering a purchase and now you do this to me 😩
@supercompooper3 жыл бұрын
I'm worried that the bleep to bloop ratio might not be asymptotic to the inverse of a Fibonacci series....
@thombroom55154 жыл бұрын
Lost Frequencies style at 9:19 ... awesome machine
@DonCbas3 жыл бұрын
Excelente Review. Y la maquiníta me la tripie! Very nice!
@adamd38204 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the midi fighter twister but with additional pads.
@Winterdagen3 жыл бұрын
Love the Anna Meredith reference
@Bod89984 жыл бұрын
Love all arp synths
@DopamineOverload4 жыл бұрын
Love this. Feature-packed. Kind of like Social Entropy's Engine, but better-designed, a lot cheaper, and with a lot more functionality. Might pick this up down the road!
@nickgrabill68893 жыл бұрын
Just pre ordered mine, I wonder if there's a plan to pair a visual piano roll with the software so that its easier to see which notes are being triggered, would be something cool to have that as an extension of the app or something
@herrar65954 жыл бұрын
You've reviewed so much gear over the years, I really started to wonder whether you keep it all or sell it or give it away and if you do keep it how that looks
@markuskoivisto4 жыл бұрын
I would assume he gets review copies that get sent back
@LittleAmbientMachine4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see some cv/gate outputs.....
@darranhanlon87094 жыл бұрын
Me too😀👍
@nathturn38694 жыл бұрын
Would be an instant purchase for me
@joshrohs5894 жыл бұрын
CV/Gate/Ableton Link clock outputs and a CV input have now been added as a stretch goal
@red13emerald4 жыл бұрын
Stretch goal was reached, they added 2 gate outputs, 4 CV outputs and 1 CV input!
@cobblersson2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Loopop. Thanks so much for all the amazing reviews and tutorials... Your channel is one of my main "go-to's" for everything related to electronic music. I have a question, being a Torso T-1 owner. How can I generate the same visual feedback on my computer as you do on your video ?? It feels like this is an awesome tool to understand the mechanics of the Torso. Thanks in advance.
@loopop2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I use software called synthesia
@darranhanlon87094 жыл бұрын
I would like to see this control a hardware synth instead of software!!😀👍👍👍
@joshrohs5894 жыл бұрын
Torso youtube channel has some examples kzfaq.info/get/bejne/faeUdNyI0JvDdZc.html
@Arthur-zr1vx4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting little machine. Hope it'll succeed - I want one!
@wiegraf90092 жыл бұрын
This is interesting but I wonder if it's a bit too direct or low level? I am thinking of how to apply the ideas of Emily Short's "Five Strategies for Collaborating With a Machine" to generative music. Maybe some poetic abstractions layered on top of the math would help with creativity?
@victorroberts46374 жыл бұрын
Cool, but not sure. The form factor is perfect to double as a midi controller alongside my Keystep Pro, however its very disappointing it can't even transmit CC. A button combo to turn Local off - would be great so you could transmit CC on a specific midi channel when needed. But, you know - since it's a seq afterall, and given that price, I think it should support a few lanes of CC motion sequencing and/or CC LFO types. And yeah - a trad step-seq would be good, it looks like it might be frustrating if you actually know what you want :)
@LP-tq1kx4 жыл бұрын
I found your channel last week and it is one of the most helpfull and well prepared channel for synths i have seen so far. Based on your review i bought Argon8 and you helped me a lot to get into this synth very quickly, i am very greateful for what you are doing. One question is still sticking in my head, which of these synth you reviewed you actualy kept and why? This will be very interesting video to me to show your actual chosen collection, variety, pallete or perhaps you own all and i will envy you :)
@loopop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm not likely to make a video like that... sorry... first, I believe taste in sound is very subjective, and second, you can probably make good music with any synth since "good" is subjective too. That said, you'll see "recurring stars" on my channel when I check out a sequencer or effect as I'm naturally inclined to use what I like (Sirin, 0-Coast, Peak to name just a few...) though those are often preferred because they're small and fit in the frame alongside other friends... wide angles are hard! So, don't discount their bigger buddies..
@meldianen4 жыл бұрын
Very cool and interesting review, as usual! This device is quite interesting too but already sold out and a bit expansive to me.
@VinceVega3034 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the Squarp - Pyramid? I'm looking for a sequencer with this budget in mind.
@WillKistler3 жыл бұрын
I have the squarp and just got this. So far it seems like the pyramid lets you be incredibly specific, and the t-1 gives you interesting ways to noodle. I'm enjoying both, but if I had to just pick one, I'd go with the pyramid.
@machinate4 жыл бұрын
lol, that wifi setup page made me realise Torso is a Danish company, pinpointing their location pretty hard ;) Shoutout to Kenton Slash Demon, I guess :)
@Claidheambmor4 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, and they Kickstarter page states the currency is Danish Krones, which sounds like a bunch of haggered old ladies. :P
@conrad3k4 жыл бұрын
Looks interesting, but I really would love it to have a screen displaying that piano roll loopop has in the video. If you watch this blindly (scroll to hide the visualization), it's a quite difficult for me to understand what everything does.
@loopop4 жыл бұрын
I know! I wish all instruments came with these displays. That said, you can always send MIDI to/thru a computer and show it on your screen until you get a feel for what does what
@nebuladus78504 жыл бұрын
Hello loopop🔊💗💥🙏thank you💗
@sebbosebbo9794 Жыл бұрын
snapshot or lockmode ,Ableton ,Bitwig live setup bouncing etc...I dont really understand but looks promise....thx for showing...
@deltaark16374 жыл бұрын
did they say when they think it was going to be in production; definitely looks interesting
@loopop4 жыл бұрын
check out the link in the description for their kickstarter
@nachshonrorick4 жыл бұрын
Love what it offers - hate the price!
@apcut4 жыл бұрын
Looked for something like this for a long time, a little pricey for me though
@VJFranzK4 жыл бұрын
Zoia's brother we didn't realize we wanted to meet!
@josehaya63624 жыл бұрын
Interested in why you think that
@BigSmNdZ Жыл бұрын
This review needs an update, it's so different now.
@LucIndustries4 жыл бұрын
Such a cool concept. Pretty much what I love about the TR-8S only more of it. That said the price is just too much for a midi sequencer for me personally considering the keystep pro is about 100 bucks cheaper.
@LucIndustries4 жыл бұрын
What I mean by that is the, just putting in anything and getting super interesting results not the actual workflow.
@TrionfoLive2 жыл бұрын
Key step pro doesn’t come close to this thing imo but that’s my workflow
@foundatlantis4 жыл бұрын
nice device...a cross between the squarp and a beatstep pro.... the price does not inspire me tho.
@MusicWorkflowAcademy4 жыл бұрын
Want one
@Rollur1234 Жыл бұрын
They accent multiple tracks in different ways with so much speed.
@vecvan4 жыл бұрын
The micro-usb port was a few pence cheaper (smaller, less material, active in production), betcha that sealed the deal
@JustHackingAround4 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you do a video sometime about how you actually learn a new synth / device so thoroughly (and seemingly so quickly)? How do you prep for your videos from the moment you receive a new device, etc. that sort of thing. Because I'm always amazed how thoroughly you know each device -- well enough to explain it in detail and with clarity! Thank you!
@loopop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Until the video comes out here's a TLDR text version...: 1. first I try to get as far as I can without reading the manual, then 2. I read the manual; then 3. I spend time trying to make the best intro/outro I can using what makes the instrument special preferably - this really helps learn the instrument; as I go thru the 1-3 I jot down things I want to make sure I say; film; edit; release; done! I do spend a lot of time on each video. Since I do this full time, what other people may learn over weeks because they only spend 30-60 minutes now and then, I just condense into a short time. No magic, just a focused effort.
@JustHackingAround4 жыл бұрын
@@loopop Very interesting -- especially step 3. Makes sense, thank you for responding!
@RegebroRepairs4 жыл бұрын
It seems designed for lefthanded people. Which I guess it cool in its own way.
@varde69654 жыл бұрын
Reminds me a bit of players in reason just as a hardware instrument.
@Gruftgrabbler4 жыл бұрын
wow this looks like a very unique music making tool. Looks like its a lot of fun! I'm asking myself now if I can do something similar with the Ableton Push O.o I know there some generative max for live tools like the euclidean sequencer but unfortunately it does't work with push
@JayHughes-zv5qr6 ай бұрын
Anyone know how to get the T-1 controlling individual drums on a Roland boutique TR-09 like in this video? Every time I hit play on the Torso, it just plays one of the sequences programmed into my Tr-09. I can’t get individual control.
@wolfereeno2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Korg Karma/m3 type event processing.
@daniel69594 ай бұрын
This is such an amazing channel that right now makes my want the OXI One and Torso t1 And I cannot really say which one is right for me 😅 Can someone help me ?
@loopop4 ай бұрын
Thanks! If you watch my reviews of both and look at the firmware updates you'll know everything I do. Generally speaking I'd say the T-1 is more simple and elegant, and OXI One is more powerful but complex
@daniel69594 ай бұрын
@@loopop thank you so much for your help 🙏 Have a feeling that the Torso will be better for Live performance and OXI One for the writing / producing session :) Gonna watch your videos once again and pull the trigger 🙃
@snarleybrown8203 Жыл бұрын
Might be a silly...but i can use this to sequence multiple drum machines at the same time ...yes? I was looking at a beatstep...but the beatstep seems limited to only one drum track...the other two tracks being melodic....unless I'm wrong? Please step in at anytime.....anyone....
@MD_is_me3 жыл бұрын
Well it begs be asked: Which did you find more intuitive and inspiring to use, the T-1 or NDLR? An even better question, however, is when are you going to do, not a "vs" video, but a "+" video that demonstrates how to integrate the T-1 and NDLR.
@sashas33623 жыл бұрын
It's like learning to program a computer. It would be easiee and far less expensive to mimic the style of music created by this device.