Review: PULSAR 23 by SOMA // 10 Patch ideas, tips, and full tutorial
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Күн бұрынIf you like the ideas, tips and insight in this video, there's plenty more in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:
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► Sweetwater, Amazon: hmmm I couldn't find it there
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Other gear in this video:
► 0-CTRL from Make Noise
► Pam's New Workout from ALM
► Keystep 37 from Arturia
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
2:40 Connectivity
6:10 Synth controls
8:45 Bass drum
9:35 Bass
12:00 Snare
13:10 Pitch seq
14:05 Hi hat
14:55 Clock div
16:20 Trig loopers
20:35 MIDI
22:00 Effects
24:45 SHAOS
28:20 PATCH IDEAS
28:25 Hanductivity
29:10 LFO FM mod
30:00 LFO as osc
31:00 Hard sync
31:50 Using noise
32:30 Env mods
32:45 Patch chains
33:30 Quantized loops
35:55 External clock
36:30 3/4 jam
37:35 Pros & cons
42:25 Outro jam
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NOTE: Occasionally I’ll try out affiliate marketing and include affiliate links. This means that I may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links. The content of this clip is entirely my opinion, and was not paid for or dictated in any way by the company creating the gear. Without addressing the particulars of products shown here as they might be under NDA, gear shown on this channel may be either sent by the manufacturer, on loan for review or bought at a discount.
@blaythessteuer 3 жыл бұрын
this synth makes me want to get a better job
@sinepilot 3 жыл бұрын
Don't feel too bad. I went and got that better job and I'm still waiting for my Pulsar.
@ToddVaules 2 жыл бұрын
Well it seems that this comment was made somewhere at the end of 2020, however I’d like to nominate it for the best comment on KZfaq for the year 2021. That is the most straightforward no bullshit comment I think I’ve ever read on the Internet. It uses few words to describe the feeling that almost everyone in the world has felt. We all wish for better a better job to afford something (or perhaps someone?). There’s no argument, or valid criticism, that could be aimed at it. My verbose reply on the other hand could be ripped to shreds.
@iiisuu 2 жыл бұрын
Ok cool, it made me wanna quit mine and learn PULSAR 23.
@ryanholmberg 2 жыл бұрын
For real
@endless_arps 2 жыл бұрын
I did , and got a Pulsar last month ✌️ Upgrading your life is always a good idea , just make sure it's not a realy shitty job!
@georgescdoodle 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you got around to reviewing this synth! Been looking forward to it.
@AvianBreak 3 жыл бұрын
It is products like this and the Subharmonicon that convince me we are still just getting started with electronic instrument innovation!
@StudioMagnetique 3 жыл бұрын
Creators finally looking forward rather than lazily relying on rehashing 'vintage'. SOMA can be thanked for that, but the fact that Moog, one of the originators in synth design in the first place is now creating some of the most forward thinking units (Sub-Harmonicon / DFAM) is just beautiful. I've been producing electronic music for nearly 30 years now and can honestly say this is a fine time to be alive if you're that way inclined.
@busch028 3 жыл бұрын
The intro jam is HOT!!! Can’t wait to watch this video in its entirety later. Thank you so much for answering my question regarding the alligator clips! As always, you have my ever-expanding appreciation for your hard work!
@Soundwrecker Жыл бұрын
+2 years, I own a P23 and this is a great overview even today. Thank you for the depth of understanding (such as using a discreet VCA in example) and your approachable style.
@Sousless 3 жыл бұрын
That's the most anticipated piece of gear that I need to wait so much to get. I ordered it, but it's 9 month wait for me (6 already passed). Thanks for the video!
@29372 3 жыл бұрын
I never fully understand a piece of gear until loopop explains it to me. Well done sir!
@benjaminbrodie9801 3 жыл бұрын
EPIC VIDEO! WICKED DRUM MACHINE!!!! Thanks for sharing this. I've been interested in the PULSAR and you nailed the overview, tips, and ins and outs. Here's a drink to world peace!
@staticdeclarations6058 3 жыл бұрын
Just received mine today, absolutely blown away, one of the best synths I've ever used hands down
@Djpuzzle 2 жыл бұрын
I'm stoked I just got one.
@quantum_ocean 5 ай бұрын
I just ordered the Yellow Limited Edition. Can't wait to get it.@@Djpuzzle
@samadhist 3 жыл бұрын
Yessssss! Thank you so much for doing this one! I bought a Pulsar Buddy from electric kitchen to do odd time signatures, and am patiently waiting for my spot to own the pulsar-23 itself. Your coverage is superb and there’s a reason I contribute on patreon. Excellent review of exceptionally cool hardware. Well done.
@electric.kitchen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mention, Devin! Pulsar Buddy - for those that don't know is a clock system add-on I designed and built for Pulsar-23 to make the loopers work in odd time signatures: Want 3 bars of 7/8? You got it! It also will generate triplet and other tuplet pulses (3:5 anyone?) - You can see me playing it in the videos on my channel.... and you can buy one (or a kit) over at shop.electric.kitchen/
@0neTwo0neTwo 3 жыл бұрын
just FYI, at around 14:00 you mention there being some weird electricity thing preventing the touch plates on the 0-Ctrl from responding. I think the rule is that at least two patch cables must be connected from the 0-Ctrl and the device to establish proper grounding / functionality. =-) thanks for another cool video filled with inspiration.
@hardsync7873 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tutorial, now I see more clearly with my pulsar! Thanks!
@AmyKnoles 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as usual!! Both your video and this machine!!
@antfactor 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent walkthrough. Been curious about this well before they went into production. Thanks for "framing" what kind of machine this is, and equally-so isn't. Cheers and Best!
@hruine 3 жыл бұрын
Really cool thing, watch it for several months, I don’t know why, but I need it) thanks for the good review !
@g3cd 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've been waiting for that review. Loads of people have showcased it, but none is as in-depth as your analysis.
@vprice509 3 жыл бұрын
How do you not have one billion subscribers by now? Sir, you are the Alan Watts of the synthesizer world. There will some day be debates about whether loopop was actually just one person, the first AI-enhanced human or a hybrid collective that spoke with one voice. :)
@TheNimasan Жыл бұрын
just got mine yestarday. i played with it just couple of hours and it alraedy belongs to my fav instruments in my studio!!! i really dont know what this soma guys do but despite being a modular junkie, i really love everything they do. lyra is from another space, cosmoswas my fav gear 2022 and now this beast. i am really blown away!!! thx to vlad, grzgorez and the rest of the team 🙏
@BURG 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta say that intro beat/groove was really somehting else. Nice tension to it! :) Great review as always! cheers
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙏🏻
@pk9mmpara 3 жыл бұрын
I,m so happy when i have this gear in my hand many thanks for you,re perfekt turtorials many many thanks
@tufelkahonda5323 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thank You For The Video!!
@GroktheGonk 3 жыл бұрын
Thorough and erudite as always ∞
@end-quote 3 жыл бұрын
Great content like always :]
@Getthenderson 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a second hand Lyra-8 about 3 weeks ago, looked into soma and fell in love with the Pulsar 23, am on the waiting list and was wondering where your video was and bam here we go.
@TheIllestMD 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Collie man! Very smart pups. Mine loves to take naps in front of the kick when I drum.
@rossmotus669 2 жыл бұрын
Tnank you very much for your useful demos.
@perellovemusic 3 жыл бұрын
Best review channel on youtube!
@jonnyhead 3 жыл бұрын
Best user videos online, thanks
@ThatFanDoley 4 ай бұрын
Love the hard sync on the LFO❤
@jonaseggen2230 3 жыл бұрын
Compliments, kudos and admiration for the choice of songs you play whenever you do. Both good and funny. What Soma Labs are making must be the most interesting, soulful and high quality gear produced in the last few years. I'm not that into drums but this thing is really high, if not at the top of my "want want want" list. (After watching the whole video Pulsar 23 is atm in the lead) but "No, you can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you need" Jagger/Richards Maybe a cheese review at some point? I got at least one paw in the air voting for this.
@anothercouture 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, maybe I should take up my preorder after all.
@RonCavagnaro 3 жыл бұрын
I got my Pulsar yes it's great!
@elitefitrea 3 жыл бұрын
My spot finally came up on the waiting list. Can't believe I'm actually getting one.
@InFamousProductions 3 жыл бұрын
me too! I just sent the $$ so I can't wait! and I want to use my matrix brute send CV to it and back from it
@emilygrave 3 жыл бұрын
i just preordered mine this week. how long did y'all wait before it was on its way ?
@elitefitrea 3 жыл бұрын
@@emilygrave I got on the list the first week they went on sale I think. Perhaps a year and a half or so?
@emilygrave 3 жыл бұрын
@@elitefitrea wowzers , time to be extra patient in the meantime haha
@gunterkeegan670 3 жыл бұрын
@@elitefitrea I just ordered mine a week ago and was told 4 months.
@paradiddle16 3 жыл бұрын
Why am I drooling right now?
@gonzosightseeing 3 жыл бұрын
whoever thumbs down this --> quit music. Awesome vid loopop. You're a legend
@oliveribasta5929 3 жыл бұрын
I love those drum machines that don't make only a drum sounds, where you can explore
@edouardmusic 3 жыл бұрын
In this case I highly recommend the DSI Tempest. Huge possibilities. Not easy at first. Worth the time.
@andyscott2626 2 ай бұрын
Someone commented on a different video that this is the End Boss of drum machines. Thanks for your work here!
@bahutu802 2 жыл бұрын
What an impressive machine. It probably opens up space to discover for years. I'd like to see those metallic trigger pads on other gear... seems to be much more reliable and intuitive to use than bad designed (non-velocity-sensitive) cheap trigger pads / buttons found on other machines. My highest respect for the clarity and comprehensiveness of presentation. I wonder how long it took to prepare and learn all that stuff (I saw a video by Stimming, who seems to be a highly skilled electronic producer, but he was completely overwhelmed by the machine, although he also probably prepared for the review... well in a pinned comment, he wrote that he played with it day in, day out for 2 weeks afterwards, so if we're lucky, we see him perform live on the machine one day...).
@Skootavision 3 жыл бұрын
Me half asleep rescanning through the video: “Did he just say CHEESE??”
@unsinndj 3 жыл бұрын
I want this NOW!!!!
@just-ask Жыл бұрын
sehr geil.
@johndjameson 3 жыл бұрын
That intro sequence is hot, hot, hot! 🔥
@UNSCPILOT 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I need that drum something fierce
@jdkgcp 3 жыл бұрын
Just sounded like NIN too me
@UloPe 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’d love a full length version of that...
@PaulBoos 3 жыл бұрын
Great overview - I've been thinking this thing would be another great semi-modular addition. This really convinces me of the versatility of it. I do wonder about the learning curve a bit though...
@janhenckell4178 3 жыл бұрын
looking foward to how loopop combines an ornament-8 with the pulsar
@PolinaZakh 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BEDM 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a work of art.
@Digiphex 2 жыл бұрын
What a cute dog!
@marleenvos4126 3 жыл бұрын
the sound at 23:54 is almost like an Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine :)
@andreaskitzmann7391 2 жыл бұрын
A great review as usual! Have you tried the Ornament-8 from SOMA?
@loopop 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And no I have not
@hekatonkheires4564 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as ever👍🏻 What is it with. Border Collies and cheese? I had one whose eyes practically popped out of his head when cheese came out. Go Loopup!!
@kabir_st9866 3 жыл бұрын
That intro track--I can imagine you putting that on your own rendition of The Clash's - Straight to Hell
@spaceairobic4045 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, would love to see a review/ tut of the subsequent 37. as it is a beast of a machine and so versatile. I only can get about 40% out of it. thanks, love your work!
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Actually I am planning to do cover it soon!
@cecilkeebler4254 3 жыл бұрын
Preordered a few months back. Not expecting to get it for some time though. I am look forward to pairing this with the Syntrx.
@brianobush 3 жыл бұрын
$$$ I also preordered mine late last year. I think you will have your Syntrx long before your P23.
@cecilkeebler4254 3 жыл бұрын
@@brianobush I'm in luck on that front as I already have the Syntrx. Oh well. First World problems all 'round ;)
@darrenblondin 3 жыл бұрын
Loopop is the Carl Sagan of astrosynthesis.
@crazyFrankyy 3 жыл бұрын
Please do Jomox Alpha Base this is another great drum synth !
@lstlvls2521 2 жыл бұрын
You can send the drum channels to both effects at once or choose which each one is sent to - clip the output of a channel to the input of one (or both) or the effects. :)
@AndrewDuncanNZ 3 жыл бұрын
Extra credit for having a border collie in yer video!
@chestnut40 3 жыл бұрын
aaaaah what a nice dog :))
@jameswooster4250 3 жыл бұрын
That opening groove you made is pretty damm sweet. I paid for mine a month and a half ago and still have not gotten it. hopefully any day.. it left Russia a month ago..
@Bod8998 3 жыл бұрын
Nice outro
@marleenvos4126 3 жыл бұрын
"hopefully we are on are way to a pleasing techno pattern instead of sending offensive morsecode to aliens" LOL, love your super dry humor
@CassowaryToenails 3 жыл бұрын
Not only does it sound incredible but you can make patches with cheese? Edible patch cables are something I never knew I wanted. I can't wait to get one and get messy.
@matiasvidalgarcia1388 3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@evanpincus2203 3 жыл бұрын
This really does seem like one of the best drum machines of the 21st century
@kevinbirge2130 3 жыл бұрын
This is my dream machine. It’s hopelessly out of reach, but if I could choose just one piece of gear, would be this.
@christopherpederson1021 3 жыл бұрын
Well, when it finally becomes available in stores, you should get one. Though it costs $1800
@MinusNoir 3 жыл бұрын
Great instrument and review. I'm thinking ... How it could be compared to Jomox Alpha Base?
@adamjlipper 4 ай бұрын
Just got a Pulsar 23 and this was extremely helpful! @loopop, what was your OSC source for the arp during the 3/4 jam?
@stjohnmantle6219 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry if you've answered this already but what is the oscilloscope app you use here? Great review as always!
@part-slimer 3 жыл бұрын
that pitch shifting reverb delay combo would make an amazing guitar pedal.... just pointing that out....
@lstlvls2521 2 жыл бұрын
Earthwquaker Devices Rainbow Machine sounds very similar to the CH mode of the Pulsar-23 effects section. :)
@huge_bass 3 жыл бұрын
hei! how about some further patching ideas specially around the diode & capacitors? :)
@caryragland714 Жыл бұрын
“If you run out of alligator clips just use cheese to connect “he said!! Awesomeness!
@user-eg4zk5ko3o 3 жыл бұрын
industrial heaven i have to save for this
@christopherpederson1021 3 жыл бұрын
It can do hiphop too.
@Phunkm0nk 3 жыл бұрын
Holy Toledo!
@peppesedin1765 3 ай бұрын
i say use it with a stepsequencer and make glitchy magic with those cables. and record long takes and use what gets cool sounding. hit or miss device
@eladreltuc 3 жыл бұрын
Woulda loved hearing it with a DFAM
@PaulBoos 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of with the Impulse Command myself or the Fusebox.
@monariver66 2 жыл бұрын
Je suis contente ! J’ai les commentaires en français !
@DECIMA1 3 жыл бұрын
Apparently you can use cheese to connect these as well. 4:13 Proceeds to feed cheese to a cute pupper.
@coinoperatedboyoffic 3 жыл бұрын
Can we have a spin-off series starring Loopup?
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
This was the pilot - you wouldn’t believe the synth tricks he can pull off
@neilparnell2089 3 жыл бұрын
@@loopop Can we have him and Rex the Dog do a Colab?
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Partially. He’s willing to do a Lab if you know what I mean
@steveambrose1734 2 жыл бұрын
Hi loopop I see you have the instruo lubadh in your rack,can you do a review of that module please 🙏
@mchyiporosty 3 жыл бұрын
i love your dog
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
gotta admit I do too
@Dexba 3 жыл бұрын
Since I cannot afford it, I try to get exposed to it as much as I can through videos ✨
@arturmpuga 3 жыл бұрын
holly fuck dude, that is like the ultimate love letter of the internet age 👌👌👌👌👌
@livinproof718 3 жыл бұрын
Same here bro same here
@D.Z.A.-kp8lf 3 жыл бұрын
Me too... DaMn.. $1800...
@Dexba 3 жыл бұрын
@@D.Z.A.-kp8lf I mean, it is packing a lot of value* and interesting features, but hey, that's still more than the average monthly salary in soooo many countries! *considering the synthesizer market, especially eurorack
@D.Z.A.-kp8lf 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dexba trust me..I'm in America and that is some people's monthly rent price
@marccarpenter2680 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly want this this reminds of Metroid prime music how do I get one in the Future.
@blue-notemitchandtheburnin348 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if an Arturia Drumbrute could be used to trigger the soma? More specifically, could I program a drumbrute then use the ‘outs’ of each individual drum to trigger the individual sounds of the soma? Apologies if it’s a dumb question. Cheers
@martinocruzcruz4483 2 жыл бұрын
Need a Heavy Bass? i got you! Man these troll music producer ads jesus. good video LP
@loopop 2 жыл бұрын
Sorrrry ads pay the bills
@stonedapesociety5628 2 жыл бұрын
Please make a video with pulsar AND Eryca Synths Perkons!
@marcinlacfik8813 Жыл бұрын
This or perkons. Simple question ffs. 🎉🎉❤❤
@JimRobb44 3 жыл бұрын
Cheese! brilliant.
@nikolaystrelkovich879 Жыл бұрын
Dear loopop👋thanks for the video! Can you share, what plugin do you use as a live oscilloscope? Are there any plugins for Live 11? Thank you in advance
@loopop Жыл бұрын
Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionally I’ll use scopes by VCV
@Lubushqa 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please review the Waldorf Kyra?
@cedric1886 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review ! Anyone knows what’s the little black sequencer box (on the left, then on the right later in the video)
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's 0-CTRL from Make Noise
@DayflightTrok 3 жыл бұрын
This is more than other systems can
@amartine01 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Loopop, do you think the bass module can replace a bass monosynth like say an Erica Synth Bassline DB-01? Thanks for the video
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
I've not tried DB-01 yet unfortunately
@rodrigoroque4831 3 жыл бұрын
22:01 Suicide"s Ghost Rider ;)
@xivivix7195 6 ай бұрын
4:20 loopup!
@scottsweatshirt9753 3 жыл бұрын
Do we have DFAM-esque Advance Clock In/Trigger Out capabilities with this percussion behemoth? I was hoping to potentially sandwich between a few Moog semimodular pieces. Ace review as always!
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sort of, but you'd need a "clock multiplier" to get this to follow DFAM. It would probably be a better idea to drive DFAM's clock out of one of the clock dividers here based on the speed ratio you'd want
@scottsweatshirt9753 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the info and recommendation! So to follow this on through my chain, would I then be able to go from the DFAM on to the remaining modules and keep everything in sync? My goal would to control my whole setup with Digitakt as the brain: 1) Digitakt out via MIDI box to Minilogue XD and Pulsar 2) DFAM (via Pulsar clock divider) 3) Subharmonicon 4) Plaits 5) Moog Grandmother
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Should work - other than the first couple of loops as I show in the video
@ManCalledMif 3 жыл бұрын
Hounds love cheese 4:14 ❤️😄
@yolko1280 3 жыл бұрын
4:14 :)
@Skiddoo42 3 жыл бұрын
Nice homage to Nick Park!
@INPUTMETHOD 3 жыл бұрын
WHAT THE FREQUENCY
@wlacsilbalazs 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder, can you use dogs to connect the pins?
@qebo_a.retsis 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Loopop! I was wondering how Pulsar-23 deals with static electricity, with having a metal case and all those metal pins exposed? I suspect the case must be internally grounded to the chasis but those pins? Cheers everyone 🙂
@loopop 3 жыл бұрын
Hey - just saw this ;) I don't know
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