Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIALS

video uploads by Acid Gray

Playlist:

1. Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIAL 01 - Basic Functionalities (Conditional Trigs, Micro-Timing...)

I received my MCL just two days ago. Here, I show some very simple and basic functionalities of the unit (it's much easier than I expected).

A significant benefit for this classic and amazing machine!

0:00 Intro - What is the MCL?
0:46 MIDI-Connection
0:54 Create Project
2:27 Power up MD
3:07 Let's Make a Beat!

Find more resources here:
https://www.elektronauts.com/t/megaco...

2. Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIAL 02: Basic GRID Functionalities (Concept / Saving / Loading...)

At first, I was really scared of the GRID concept of the MCL - but In fact, it is really easy to use and helps to unleash the full potential of this fantastic box.

Basically the full data of an entire mkII (non +Drive) unit can be stored in ONE single project. Who still needs a +Drive?

0:00 Intro 0:27 The GRID Concept 1:32 How Does it Work on MCL and MD? 2:40 Saving a Kit / a Pattern 6:46 Loading a Kit / a Pattern

3. Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIAL 03 - Connect MnM (EASY Hack!)

An easy approach to connect the Elektron Monomachine to MCL and MD, without using Y-Grid or the piano roll.

0:00 Intro
0:17 Some thoughts on Y-Grid
0:45 Connect MnM to MCL
1:00 Pros and Cons of current setup
1:24 MCL MIDI-settings
1:41 MnM MIDI-settings
1:49 OS being used
2:00 Programm MD
2:21 Programm MnM

4. Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIAL 04 - Chromatic Step Edit // Speed Per Track (Polyrhythms)

Some more (hopefully) useful MCL stuff:

Chromatic Step Edit: Proper tuning of GND machines (or whatever other machine you like ;-))

Speed Per Track: Giving you access to crazy polyrhythmical stuff.

0:00 Introduction
0:16 Still OS X.05...
0:29 Chromatic Step Edit
2:00 Speed Per Track

5. Mega Command Live (MCL) TUTORIAL 05 - MIDI-Machines (Using MCL as a Sequencer Brain)

Tried using the MD- / MCL as a sequencer combo for external gear - and unfortunately it didn't work (or I didn't manage it) on X.05 - but it does now on X.12!

Now you can drive the best drum machine also as a mega midi-brain with all modern and advanced sequencer features!

(Just a few years ago, 16 midi channels plus modern sequencer features would have been the justification for buying a Cirklon... ).

Custom build MCL done by IG: tharealwaxd - super cool device.

0:00 Intro
1:39 Adding Midi-Machines
2:19 TB-303 trigs
2:43 Accents
3:08 Slides
4:28 Advances sequencer features for the 303
5:40 Midi connection