picoTracker v2 - sampler, plugin synths and MIDI tracker / sequencer - walktrough and tutorial!

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"picoTracker V2, a tracker-style sequencer with 8 MIDI, sample and synth tracks is here with some cool new features, and here's a video explaining how to get it and how to use it. https://xiphonics.com/

Table of contents:

00:00 intro
00:08 hello
00:30 new features!
02:19 installing the new firmware on older trackers
02:49 transfer some samples
03:09 creating a track: UI basics
04:10 songs, chains and phrases
05:22 instruments: loading and auditioning samples
06:28 create a simple drum beat
07:42 deleting notes or commands
07:51 adding another track/chain
08:27 the SID synth!
09:33 transposing notes / changing values
10:04 using tables
10:36 arpeggiators
11:28 filter envelopes
12:12 volume changes
12:39 adding more phrases / arpeggiator chord progressions
13:11 playing both tracks together
13:20 navigating tables (using more than one table)
13:37 OPAL, the fm synth - creating a bass track
14:18 synth parameters
16:25 some deep notes ;-)
16:40 adding phrases for a bassline
17:20 using MIDI instruments
18:12 adding MIDI commands (CC, program changes ...)
19:06 conclusion
20:29 bye + jam

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Picotracker is ... a subtractive synthesizer?

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's how to use your #Picotracker (or any other tracker) as a subtractive #synthesizer even if it has no plugins installed. Table of contents:

00:00 hello
00:16 single cycle waveforms/samples
01:10 project setup
01:35 instrument setup
01:58 example 1: create an amp envelope using volume commands
02:25 using tables for more flexibility
03:01 example 2: filter LFO
03:45 changing tempo, adding drums
04:01 finished example 1
04:11 detuned saw wave setup
05:34 example 2: a filter sweep stereo pad
07:16 other things to consider!
07:36 example 3: a square wave arpeggiator
08:05 a short jam (+ reface dx)
08:25 conclusion

Resources:
Picotracker: https://github.com/democloid/picoTracker
LGPTracker for GarlicOS https://www.rg35xx.com/en/apps/apps-f...

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Is this really the cheapest portable music tracker?

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"My video on the #picoTracker [posted here] got a lot of comments asking me to look into #LittleGPTracker (or #lgptracker) on #linux #gaming consoles. Is this _really_ the cheaper way to get the same result? Table of contents:

00:00 hello
00:35 hardware overview
01:10 installing LittleGPTracker
01:56 launching the tracker, demo song
02:34 record and import your own samples
03:25 create a new song
03:57 software structure: songs, chains and patterns
04:25 button combos
04:41 listening to and assigning samples to instruments
05:35 create a "four to the floor" beat
05:51 setting song tempo
06:25 adding more drums
06:58 chords & bass tracks
07:51 using chains to create chord progressions
09:04 song playback with multiple chains
09:38 using tables
10:14 using grooves
11:14 adding a MIDI instrument...
11:42 Picotracker vs gaming handheld
12:10 finished track
13:00 conclusion

Resources:
LGPTracker for GarlicOS https://www.rg35xx.com/en/apps/apps-f..."

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picoTracker - 8 tracks of audio and MIDI for under $50.

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"picoTracker (https://github.com/democloid/picoTracker) is a new, lightweight 8 voice audio and midi tracker. Intro by @avrilcadabra ! (https://instagram.com/avrilcadabra , https://avrilcadabra.bandcamp.com) Table of contents:

00:00 intro tune
01:00 hi
01:38 unboxing
02:12 building
05:21 hardware overview
06:11 tutorial: creating a song and transfering samples
06:49 navigating the editors, key functions
07:23 song screen
07:38 chain screen
07:50 phrase screen
08:00 instrument screen, selecting samples
08:24 adding notes to a phrase
08:54 adding a second instrument
09:17 changing the instrument of a note
09:32 adding another instrument...
10:00 adjusting song tempo
10:35 important things to consider!
11:06 adding a bass track
12:19 listening to both tracks
12:34 creating a progression
13:23 using midi instruments (short demo)
15:26 verdict - a powerful box for small money, but ...
16:17 support the developers, please
16:25 conclusion

Resources:
picoTracker development story https://democloid.com/2023/04/20/pico...

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