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Oakland Ghosts
Registrace 19. 04. 2022
We make music with synths and things.
And now you know what a ghost is... Unfinished Business.
And now you know what a ghost is... Unfinished Business.
Did I Just Build The Ultimate DAW-less Rig?
This might just be the Ultimate DAW-less Rig... Today i'm going to share my DAW-less setup and some tips for building your own.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:09 Why DAW-less?
01:49 Synthstrom Deluge
03:04 1010 Music Lemondrop
04:52 Moog Mother 32
05:38 Moog DFAM
06:40 Moog Subharmonicon
07:28 Tascam Model 12 Mixer
08:36 Empress Effects Zoia
09:41 Pittsburgh Modular Taiga
11:11 Final Thoughts
#dawless #dawlessproduction #musicproduction #dawlessstudio #moogsoundstudio #synthstromdeluge #synth #moog #electronicmusic #pittsburghmodular #1010music #empresseffects #zoia #tascammodel12
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:09 Why DAW-less?
01:49 Synthstrom Deluge
03:04 1010 Music Lemondrop
04:52 Moog Mother 32
05:38 Moog DFAM
06:40 Moog Subharmonicon
07:28 Tascam Model 12 Mixer
08:36 Empress Effects Zoia
09:41 Pittsburgh Modular Taiga
11:11 Final Thoughts
#dawless #dawlessproduction #musicproduction #dawlessstudio #moogsoundstudio #synthstromdeluge #synth #moog #electronicmusic #pittsburghmodular #1010music #empresseffects #zoia #tascammodel12
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Patch From Scratch - Moog Subharmonicon - Part 4
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Let's build a Patch from Scratch on the Moog Subharmonicon! In this episode we'll build a patch from scratch on the Subharmonicon that lays in nicely with patches we built on other instruments in previous episodes and demo some ways i like to add interesting melody with Moog's sonic surprise box! Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:11 The Song So Far (recap) 02:22 Tuning is Tricky 05:15 Play to it's Streng...
Outer Wilds - DAWless Jam (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio | Pittsburgh Modular Taiga)
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Journey into the Outer Wilds with this hypnotic DAWless Jam performed on the Synthstrom Deluge, Moog Sound Studio, Pittsburgh Modular Tiaga, 1010 Music Lemondrop, and the Empress Zoia. If you dig this song, check out our Song Sketch Series playlist. A running playlist of all our DAWless jams! #dawlessjam #dawless #synthstromdeluge #moogsoundstudio #synth #pittsburghmodular #1010music #musicstud...
Drums From Scratch - Synthstrom Deluge - Part 3
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In this episode we'll build a Drum Beat from scratch using our own samples on the Synthstrom Deluge! This is Part 3 in an ongoing series where in each episode we focus on one piece of gear and build a patch from scratch, building upon the patterns we built in previous episodes on other gear until we have enough to make a song. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Recap of Previous Patches 01:39 Starting ...
Neolithica
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Put on your Headphones. Close your Eyes. Take the Trip. This is the first song to graduate from our Song Sketch Series test kitchen to full production. "Neolithica" is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, CZcams Music and all your favorite platforms. #ambientmusic #soundscape #trippy #synthstromdeluge #synth #electronicmusic #liveperformance #liveelectronicmusic #ambient
Patch From Scratch - Moog DFAM - Part 2
zhlédnutí 159Před 14 dny
Today we're building a percussive texture Patch From Scratch on the Moog DFAM! Building on the Lemondrop Patch we built in Part1, we're gonna explore the Moog DFAM and build up a percussive texture to compliment the weird and wild granular patch we built on the Lemondrop. Chapters 00:00 Intro/DFAM Overview 02:49 Lemondrop Patch Review 03:18 Syncing DFAM to Deluge (external clock) 04:18 Building...
Patch From Scratch - Lemondrop (1010music) Part 1
zhlédnutí 236Před 21 dnem
Today we're gonna build a patch from scratch on the Lemondrop and learn a little bit about what makes this micro synth so mighty! In this series, i'll be building a patch from scratch on a different piece of gear in each episode but building on top of what we created in previous episodes. Similar to my Song From Scratch Series, but focusing on one piece of gear per episode until we've got enoug...
How to Pair the Deluge with Analog Friends!
zhlédnutí 422Před měsícem
In this video i'll show you how to connect and sync out board gear with the Synthstrom Deluge. Specifically we'll be syncing to the Moog Sound Studio, but these principals apply to to any gear that uses MIDI, or CV/GATE (so... anything!) #tutorial #musictutorial #moogsoundstudio #synthstromdeluge #synth #synthesizer #musicproducer #musicproduction #musicproductiontips
Bad Things (PM Taiga | Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Live Jam Session
zhlédnutí 236Před měsícem
Is that bad? …. Jam sesh on the Pittsburg Modular Taiga, Moog Sound Studio and Synthstrom Deluge. #moogsoundstudio #electronicmusic #synthstromdeluge #synthesizer #moogsynth #pittsburghmodular #music #synth #liveelectronicmusic #liveperformance
Cool Loop. Now What? - Tips and Tricks for Composing and Arranging Electronic Music
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed měsícem
How many times have you got yourself a tasty loop or beat but struggled to spin it out into a more fleshed out song? Today i'm sharing some tips and tricks and just general philosophy I keep in mind when I move into the arranging stages of production. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 FINISH IT! 02:36 LAYERING & LOOP STACKING 06:57 ADD A B PART 07:21 THE SECRET FORMULA 07:45 USE A VOCAL SAMPLE 08:10 T...
Song From Scratch Using ONLY Stock Kits and Synths on the Synthstrom Deluge
zhlédnutí 542Před měsícem
Today we're going to build a Song From Scratch using only stock kits and synths on the Sytnthstrom Deluge! No Outboard FX. All sound is from the box! Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Building a Drum Beat 01:15 Using Euclidian Sequencing to Generate Grooves 03:00 Humanizing the Hats 06:30 Using Euclidian Sequencing to Generate Bass Pattern 11:30 Making a Bass Drone for more Bottom End 14:00 Recording ...
Data Lost (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge | Pittsburgh Modular Taiga) Unsettling | Soundscape
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In a world governed by data, what truly defines existence? And what happens when that data is lost? Do you become Data Lost? #moogsoundstudio #unsettling #electronicmusic #pittsburghmodular #synthstromdeluge #synth #darkmusic #cyberpunk #moogaudio #moog #musicstudio #dronesynth
Tigress (PM Taiga | Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Late Night Jam Session
zhlédnutí 258Před 2 měsíci
Late Night Jam session introducing the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga to the rest of my set up. I think she likes the place… #electronicmusic #liveperformance #moogsoundstudio #musicstudio #pittsburghmodular #synthstromdeluge #moog #taiga
Taiga - Realtime Sound Exploration (Sound Only) | Bleeps, Bloops, & Drones
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Taiga - Realtime Sound Exploration (Sound Only) | Bleeps, Bloops, & Drones
Rapid Transit (Moog Sound Studio) Generative | Ambient | Field Recording | Meditative
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Rapid Transit (Moog Sound Studio) Generative | Ambient | Field Recording | Meditative
Taiga Semi Modular Synth - Realtime Overview and First Impressions
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Taiga Semi Modular Synth - Realtime Overview and First Impressions
The Great Collapse (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio | Empress Zoia | 1010 Lemondrop)
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The Great Collapse (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio | Empress Zoia | 1010 Lemondrop)
California Shivers (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge)
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California Shivers (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge)
Drones and Glitches on The Moog Sound Studio
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Drones and Glitches on The Moog Sound Studio
Generative Ambient on the Moog Mother 32 - Patch Breakdown
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Generative Ambient on the Moog Mother 32 - Patch Breakdown
Versions (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio)
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Versions (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio)
Songs From Scratch - Community Firmware on the Synthstrom Deluge
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Songs From Scratch - Community Firmware on the Synthstrom Deluge
TigerLilly (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Chill | Downtempo | Lofi Music
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TigerLilly (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Chill | Downtempo | Lofi Music
A Minor Inconvenience (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio) Downtempo | Chill | Synthwave
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A Minor Inconvenience (Synthstrom Deluge | Moog Sound Studio) Downtempo | Chill | Synthwave
Deluge 1 Year Review - Would I Buy It Again??
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 4 měsíci
Deluge 1 Year Review - Would I Buy It Again??
Track Anatomy "There is no over, There is no out"
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Track Anatomy "There is no over, There is no out"
There is no over, There is no out (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge | 1010 Lemondrop)
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There is no over, There is no out (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge | 1010 Lemondrop)
The Aberration (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Chill | Downtempo | Ambient
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The Aberration (Moog Sound Studio | Synthstrom Deluge) Chill | Downtempo | Ambient
Patch From Scratch - Moog Mother 32 Ambient Semi-Generative
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Patch From Scratch - Moog Mother 32 Ambient Semi-Generative
Patch From Scratch - Moog DFAM Ambient Drone
zhlédnutí 539Před 6 měsíci
Patch From Scratch - Moog DFAM Ambient Drone
Very weird of you to rip off the logo of ghostly international
Awesome; saved it on Spotify.
🙏 thank you!
Deluge + model D + Hydrasynth is the perfect setup for my needs. I just adore the deluge, so easy to transfer daw knowledge to it. You can dig into the endless ableton tutorial production tips and apply their concept to the deluge most of the time.
Nice! I’ve almost pulled the trigger on the model D a few times. Sound so so good! The Deluge is such a perfect gateway for anyone coming from ableton or any DAW really. I love that it’s simple im and intuitive on the surface so you can jump right in, but incredibly deep if you wanna go down the rabbit hole! Cheers!
Very cool setup! I might need to make a video about mine as well. I was in the box, stopped making music because I kept getting sidetracked on the computer and had screen fatigue, then got a Deluge and Virus Ti2 (16 parts of multitimbrality = 16 discrete synths in one), was gifted a Microfreak , got a digital mixer, a Zoom CDR multistomp and TR-8, and am now slowly introducing the DAW back in for FX and recording/arranging.
Dude I feel you. I don’t think I even realized how much I was feeling that distraction and just dislocation working on my computer. I do like using my DAW for FX on some things. Having a hybrid mixer that allows for that is awesome. And def still use the daw for final mix and master- although I quite like arranging on the deluge too. Heard a lot of great things about the virus. Would love to see how you have it set up! And the micro freak makes some amazing sounds! Cheers man!
If you can handle 8 inputs (excluding USB ones) the Zoom R20 is a nice compact option too. And an interesting alternative to the Zoia are the Mod Dwarf/Mod Duos (although you do need a computer (web browser) to edit the patches).
Oooh the mod dwarf looks awesome! That wasn’t even on my radar. Very cool! And the Zoom R20 is a great and more affordable alternative to the Tascam Model 12. Especially with the built in synth engine…
Nice! are you going to do one on the Mother as well?
Yup! Just finished an episode on the mother for this series/song. Should be up in a couple weeks! I’ve also got some other mother 32 vids on my channel, mostly using it to make ambient/semi-generative stuff.
@@oaklandghosts0510 Awesome! Thank you! Really enjoy your channel. You've made me very interested in the Deluge. Is it your only drum machine besides the DFAM?
@@alexandermontagnet3361ahh the deluge! LOVE the deluge. Yes. It’s my primary drum machine. You can write much longer sequences with more parts then the DFAM. It’s also a sampler, so a lot of times I’ll make sounds on the DFAM and sample it into a custom kit on the deluge to better sequence. But mostly I’ll use the deluge for the main drum patterns and then supplement them with percussive patterns and textures on the DFAM. The deluge is almost worth its weight in gold just as a sequencer. I use it to sequence the Mother often. It also has a pretty great synth engine, supports multisamples, and has a great song view and arranger. Between the deluge and the sound studio, you’d have a very complete DAWless set up with just that.
Yeah this sounds awesome. Good reminder to continue my progress in the game outer wilds too.
😂 get back to it!
Amazing 🤩
Thank you 🙏
Sounds lovely!
Thank you 🙏
This was incredible!! I've been listening to your stuff for a while now, but this is on another level. So cohesive, it has direction and intention. And those drums! Damn they were tasty.
Oh thank you so much. I’m glad you dig it. I wasn’t totally sure about the drums when I was doing em. They’re on slightly off bar length to the rest of the song and have some weird randomization but they felt ‘right’ so I went with my gut!
Thankyou from New Zealand 🇳🇿. 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑
No problem! Glad it’s helpful! Cheers!
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Stunning! Have same gear but much less talent. Thanks for the inspiration 🤓
Wow thank you! 🙏 glad it inspires! I hope you make something awesome - and we’d love to hear it!
I feel like there were 100 hours spent between the song sketch and this finished product, with a lot of fascinating synths and samples.
Man this one was a while ago.. but I know this was all internal synth engine and samples I had on the deluge except for the guitars and omnichord which my band mates played and I sampled back into the deluge for arrangement. Oh and the vocal sample. Which was all mangled on the deluge as well.
Downloaded from Apple Music. So good.
Thanks man! Appreciate the support. Glad you dig it!
Wow this is absolutely incredible
Thank you so much 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice. Nice and lush sounding. How many guitarists do you have over there 😂? Thought I saw 3. Nice work on the video effects as well.
Thanks man! And yes.. technically (if you count my subpar playing as guitar playing) we actually have 4 of us that play guitar! Haha. Not usually at the same time tho… 😂 this song was 2 of them. Johnny and James.
Great stuff! You put the magic in magic mushroom music.
We try. Haha. Thanks 🙏
Woow this song is awesome! Where can I find the full version?
Thank you! It’s called ‘Neolithica’ by Oakland Ghosts. It’s up on all the streaming sites (spotify, Apple Music, etc) including CZcams Music czcams.com/video/KB1HEITzXxU/video.htmlsi=GOO_Cahh2EwrI3xV
Sick track man! Where did those drums come from!?
@@MadValleyMusic oh man. There’s alot going on there. Haha. Some of it is actually guitar chugging to add texture to the drums. Most on deluge and then a lot of weird stuff in the daw too. Got a full vid dropping tomorrow!
Thanks for making a video on the DFAM. 👌The DFAM is very underrated. In reality it has 2 sequencers and they can be played to crazy effect. We use 2 DFAMs with the Labyrinth and we've made some very interesting sounds.
Totally agree! I do sometimes wish it had… more. Like more steps (maybe 16steps) and maybe a separate row of pitch/velocity so you can separate the voices better.. but then of course it’s veering into drum machine territory which might take away from its unique character. Sounds like 2 is what I really want… you figured it out! Jealous. But even more jealous of the Labyrinth! Really wanna play with one of those!
@@oaklandghosts0510 That's where the Lab comes in.😀 Well, we find that between modulations and the oscillators. You can play the pitch and velocity like a keyboard. Also, slight turns can produce incredible variations when circumstances are right. There's also a way to get feedback out of the DFAM. Yeah, 2xDFAMs and a Lab is definitely the way to go, and it can go deep. We really believe few people dig into what a DFAM, or any synth, for that matter, as much as they could. We've even gotten jazz and blues out of Moog's, very experimental. Also, we just uploaded a piece that takes them to an interesting place sonically. This is the other thing most don't think about with a Moog system (mother). With ours, we have 13 oscillators to play with while things are going. Many people don't do this, because you can lose your way, and the pitch can throw you off and ruin the moment. But what is playing a guitar? Moog's are instruments, and we are literally, constantly turning knobs. Also, there are 5 filters, and the Labs folder with U mixer too, the folder/filter mixer. The possibilities are endless. Honestly, a Moog system provides more than enough analog for anyone. All we need is the Spectravox. 😀 Keeping it simple though, is the key, because you learn so much more by learning one system really well. In an analog subtract world, Moog is good enough to end the search for more analog gear for us. And digital synthesis/FM can all be done on a computer more effectively, and most importantly, cheaper, and you don't sacrifice quality with the right setup. We're not stuck on a single format. Music is sound, and anything that makes it is welcome. 🖖
Nicely done man! The DFAM can be hard to figure out and tame and really liked some of the moments you found here.
Thanks man! Appreciate that!
Bro, how do you not have like, 12748884 subscribers?!? This is brilliant!!!!!
Oh man, you’re too kind! Glad you dig it! Cheers! 🙏👻
First tip: Don't walk away! ... and final tip: step away. 😊
never quit, rest
Hahaha. Touché. Mostly I just mean give your brain a rest and reset but stay focused on one song at a time.
I love this small box. Super easy in use and at the same time great sounding device. I have full SD card of samples and making interesting patches is SO easy! I love it! 😍😍😍
Totally agree! I’d only put a couple samples in of my own and had mostly only used the default patches so far (which are also great!) but once you get in there and start goofing around it’s crazy how quickly you can get some really awesome unique sounds!
OH YES.... SICK....👋🎯👍...
I was soooo stoked when i got one!
Yep, PPQ was set to 24, the 12v, and Gate/Clock info was priceless. 👋🎯👍 🙏
Ahh heck ya! Glad you got it working. I was sooooo frustrated when I was first trying to get it all working. There’s surprisingly little info out there about syncing there deluge to modular stuff (particularly the sound studio) and I KNOW there’s at least a few of us out there!
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thanks you! this one was fun!
Nice Sounds, Sweet ...👋 🎯👍
Thank you! 👻👻👻
Ive the Same set up, DELUGE is the king 🤴, Thankyou this is helpful, all the Best from New Zealand 🇳🇿.
It’s a monster setup! They play so nice together! Deluge is prob the one piece of gear I could never abandon. A king indeed!! Cheers!
@@oaklandghosts0510Totaly Agreed and I've had every sampler, and started on rack Emus, Akais etc, the Deluge is it all in one place, Another youtuber did a which synth would be you're desert island synth, it was an easy choice, all you need is a solar panel, and sample all you're best synths into it. 🙏Excellent Channel, Thankyou the syncing up info is excellent, I gave up, haha 😄....
Excellent Thankyou. 🙏
No problem! Hope it was helpful!
Super helpful. Thanks!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful.
Great vid, thanks. That is crazy that the Moogs dont have MIDI! and yes, the Deluge is better with friends. I use mine with the Virus. Each MIDI channel is a different part on the Virus, so i get 16 different synths in one, it's glorious
Oooooooh that sounds awesome!
I have the Deluge and Virus Ti2. Absolutely the best combo for the money. Added a Theory Board.
@@evilsock420 sounds like i gotta check out the Virus!
Thank you ❤
No problem!
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Really great! I have a deluge on the way to control my setup, you just eliminated any buyer's anxiety. Cool jam!
This is so great.. I'd love to see a tutorial of how you got the deluge and sound studio playing nicely together. I'm waiting for my deluge to arrive, but can't wait to get it involved.. but yeah it's not that straightforward so would love to hear what worked best for you.
Thank you! I could def do a breakdown on getting the deluge to play nice with the Sound Studio. I’ll add it to the list!
My perfect trick: I create a really cool loop and, because i dont enjoy arranging, i just improvise knob tweeks, mutes, and improvise melodies or chords - then tell everyone that im a "minimalist" 😅
😂 excellent! I mean on the real tho, there’s plenty of folks out there that are excellent and prefer improv. That’s a legit technique!
@@oaklandghosts0510 👍👍👍Play on your strengths! 💪
good video
Thanks you! Thanks for watching.
Great patch breakdown! Thanks!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Oakland represent! 🤘
Hella! ❤
Wow! I almost didn’t click based on the 28’ length but before I knew it the end was nearly upon me. Great stuff. Cheers. Lee
Ahhh that’s awesome. Haha. Thanks man! Cheers 🙏
How do you find inspiration to create something on the deluge specifically, and/or where do you begin in the process of building something on the deluge? I ask because I finally just got a Deluge myself after hearing about the thing for years and having multiple friends swear by it, but I’m personally struggling to find inspiration on it. If I hear something I want to sample, I feel like pulling out my sp 404 or even just Koala on my phone. When I feel like building with synths, I’m often a little disappointed with the sounds in the Deluge. I am not trying to complain about this amazing device, and I am not going to sell it like I often do with other gear that I don’t vibe with right away. I want this thing to be my “go to” like so many others. I admit that I still have so much to learn on the deluge, I’m still a deluge newbie, but I’m even getting bored trying to learn about it because I just want to create, so I end up just putting it away and pulling out another device that I’m more fluent in using. I know people will just say to bite the bullet (or whatever that saying is) and don’t put it away, just keep using it, and I know…… but I guess I’m just looking for any advice that you or anyone else here might have that could potentially help me. Like I said, I’m keeping it and I. Will eventually love it, I know it, I see way too much potential in this device to just give up on it so soon. Last thing I’ll say which might help, I’ve always been a Maschine, SP404, pad-beating producer. I struggled with sequencers altogether for sooo long, I never cared to even touch one until I got the Torso T1. Noe I’m opening up a lot more to sequencers, but I’m wondering if some of my resistance to the deluge is just some old residual sequencer dislike that I’m still subconsciously holding onto. Maybe I just need advice on how to feel inspired by sequencing in whole. I don’t know! I’m just tired of feeling frustrated and uninspired. Typing this comment and seeking help has actually made me feel a little better all in itself lol. Anyway, thanks for the video.
Great question! For me, I’m coming from a more traditional band/studio background, so the workflow on the deluge feels very natural to me in that it’s very similar to a DAW/piano roll type interface that I was already used to. The thing I was struggling with in my DAW was too many options when staring at a blank screen. Will I record something fresh? Will I endlessly scroll my sample Library? Will I give up and endlessly scroll social media because it’s a tab away? The deluge is intended only to make music, and gets me off the screen and into the moment. A big thing for me was it really opened me up to the world of synthesis. I’m still learning my way around synths, but the deluge and its immediacy made it more accessible to me. Admittedly, the deluge is a bit complicated (with no screen) and it can take some time to learn your way around. And with the endless innovation of the community devs that list never ends… one thing I did from the start was watch RSKT video manual series. Discovering new (to me) or how to use certain features inevitably led to something inspiring I would chase down. When I was first learning my way around the deluge I would often center a session around learning a new feature and seeing how I could integrate it into my workflow. Maybe that meant making a song centered around creating all my own synths and kits from scratch. Or focusing on building a track entirely around the Deluges sampling features, etc. In this way I not only learned more about the deluge but also on which features mattered and inspired me most. I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with inspiration as to me the deluge is itself an inspiration machine. More often then not, I don’t have a plan when I start up a session. Maybe I just find a loop I like and build on it. Maybe a particular synth sound peaks my interest and I chase it. Maybe a random press of keys in the sequencer turns out to be a really cool melody. Who knows! It sounds to me like you’re probably not suffering so much from lack or Inspiration as much as still struggling to see if a workflow on the deluge works for you. I think maybe you’re still holding on to how you could do things better or faster on gear you’re already familiar with. I’d encourage you to stick with it though! It’s an awesome piece of gear when you get your head around it! Maybe try to incorporate your other gear. The deluge plays nice with other gear. I have a bunch of songs from scratch videos in a playlist that kind of documents how I come up with stuff and what inspires me. Maybe give them a browse! Or my song sketch series. The earlier videos are all entirely made on the deluge. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Cheers.
time for you to learn how to program a synth, if you dont like the stock deluge sounds.... or buy some presets, the deluge boards of canada presets are really good.
@@xisotopex💯 the Boards of Deluge patches are fantastic. So are Rephazer’s multisample packs.
You can always combine the T-1 with the Deluge...
If you’re looking for a more step by step arranging on the Deluge video, check this one out : czcams.com/video/tLirB4MC_K8/video.htmlsi=yHg3dJwfawtpLRDO
Ok - that helps (a 3rd way through) to conceptualise Song View as a scratch pad for themes and variations & details and then the Arranger as described where one moves these parts around on a canvas in a more linear Left to Right manner. Yay! I'm wondering if the fact I've never used a grid/cell format has put me off... 👌🏾
Damn I thought you were going to do a blow by blow on the Deluge. I have this problem (being new to this form) of not being able to get beyond the loop stage; v frustrating.
I do have a couple vids in my song from scratch playlist that are a little more ‘blow by blow’ style for arranging on the deluge (I’ll see if I can find some links) I was gonna (and may do) another but the truth is every song is pretty different. And they’re a lot of work cuz I spread out the arrangement process usually over a few days and it’s ALOT of listening back for the start to test things 😂
Try this one! czcams.com/video/tLirB4MC_K8/video.htmlsi=yHg3dJwfawtpLRDO
@@oaklandghosts0510 Understood. I presume everyone works differently too but it's so hard to get to a post-4 bar loop practice for me as I'm not a digital musician. Thanks!
@@oaklandghosts0510 Will watch now: great stuff.
@@brutallyremastered4255I hear ya! My background is all coming from more traditional indie/rock band writing and productions techniques so it was a jump for me too. It’s all about trying to adapt those same techniques in non traditional ways!
Great advice. I think I get caught in loop stacking thinking I’m not sure I have enough parts. One of the things that has really helped is to start arranging the track even before I think I’m ready. Really shines a light on where the arrangement sounds empty and needs more attention. Thanks for the video.
Good tip! Oftentimes starting an arrangement will reveal what you’re still missing. It’s interesting in the loop stacking stage, there’s no hard rule for when it’s enough but I can usually *feel when I’ve hit that point. But as you said, it’s very common that I realize I need that extra melody or lead after I’ve started arranging. Cheers!
Strong work. Love just using what the machine gives you and then adding your own spices.
Thank you! I agree! I think it’s easy to get caught up in limitations (real or perceived) but I find that’s where a lot of the creativity lies. Cheers!
Yeah, quite inspiring!
🙏 glad you found it useful!
I tried to figure out how to randomize the hi hat velocity for ages and all i had to do was modulate the cutoff for the same effect.
Haha. Yup. I used to manually vary velocity before. You could also modulate master volume (or oscillator level) with random (don’t know why you can’t do velocity), but I kinda like cutoff cuz it also changes the sound of the hit. It’s also nice to randomize pan just a little so it’s like the hit is on different parts of the hat.