"Patch notes.
Track 1 is a classic acid bass. A saw with an opening filter. And a bit of glide.
Track 2 is a kick drum—a triangle wave with pitch modulation.
This is where the magic begins.
The bass volume envelope on Track 1 modulates the decay of the kick drum on Track 2. The louder the bass, the faster the kick drum rolls in.
The kick drum volume envelope (which the bass modulates, don't forget) on Track 2 modulates the modulation depth of the volume envelope, which modulates the opening of Track 1's filter. This is what makes the bass sound so unique.
You won't be able to get this sound on a TB303 or other high-end grooveboxes. Because their modulations can only exist within a track and don't extend beyond it. In this video, the sounds of both instruments are closely linked and influence each other.
"For this patch I tried recreating the classic tb acid sound, as well as mimicking the iconic sequencer with glides and accents. As a bonus I used Warp 1 for distorting the bass sound into wonderful resonant grunge. The drums should be somewhat reminiscent of the sounds of the same era classic tr drumcomputer. I had a lot of fun trying to create this acid patch on a full Joranalogue Audio Design system. I can't wait for 8-08 day... —Simon :)"
"I've been doing a lot of live sessions in the studio recently, practicing the vibe of my new setup where everything in my studio is connected, for once."
"Happy 3.03 day! What better way to celebrate than try something completely ridiculous and play 7x 303 at the same time? I was up for the challenge! While it might seem fairly easy, it actually did my head in for a while. I had to think about how to make this interesting, rather than have a stupid cacophony of acid bashing our ears. So I opted for the downtempo ambient dub like sound. In simple terms space the 303s out and give them room socially. Here it is and after the jam I provide some short commentary on my approach and how it was recorded. The jam was recorded in one single take, no additional sounds or post production. Please let me know what you think, am I crazy?
πΉ This channel is supported by my Patreons who get a first look, become a member here: https://www.patreon.com/honeysmack and yes I offer one-on-one tuition/lessons/coaching on making and performing live techno.
πΉ Gear used for this jam:
Roland TB-303
Roland TB-303 Devilfish
Roland TB-03
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline
Behringer TD-3 (x2)
Behringer TD-3MO
Elektron Syntakt (for kick and hihat sounds only)
Eventide Space reverb pedal
Eventide Timefactor delay pedal
TC Electronic Flashback delay pedal
Mackie 1202 mixer
Playdifferently Model 1 mixer
Elektron Analog Heat Mk1 (on master output)
00:00 Ambient Acid Dub Jam
08:02 How I put this together"
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the write-up.
"Roland "Roland Rhythm Machines & Sequencers Vol. 1" eight page full colour catalog from March 1985.
Happy 303 day! The most happiest of happiest days!"
