Ricky Tinez on the Bastl Wave Bard & FX Wizard

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"I was pleasantly surprised by the Wave Bard, but more so from the FX Wizard! Using these two together, you can get some awesome sounds out of them. It's so weird not having a sequencer, but once I submitted and gave in I had a blast."

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00:00 What am i supposed to do with these?
00:47 WAVE BARD "Sequencing" haha
03:30 How to change the "notes" of samples
05:07 Fine Tuning a patch idea
06:05 Using the FX WIZARD
07:50 The Freezer Effect
08:55 This Beat is SO sick
09:33 The "Panner" effect is not what you'd expect
12:03 The Pitcher Effect
13:04 The Replayer Effects
14:58 The Shifter Effect Might be my favorite

The Good, Great, and Weird | KO-II Update Review

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"The new Teenage Engineering K.O. II EP-133 update brings resampling, hands-free recording, side-chaining & fixed length recording! I review the Good, Great & Weird additions, including the new Song Mode."

00:00 The Adgenda
00:52 Hands-Free Recording!
02:43 Sidechain
05:50 Saving Sound Edits
07:54 Song Mode (The Weird)

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Perkons ONLY Jam

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"So it took me borrowing a 909 and being taught by John Tejada for me to finally use my Perkons by Erica Synths. This thing is dope! So I attempt to just jam with nothing but the Perokons and see how far I can get exploring its groove settings, parameter locks, using voice 2 for the kick instead of 1 and more."

The Echolocator is awesome 👍🏼

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"The Erica Synths Echolocator is here and it's Awesome. Quickly becoming one of the best delay pedals I've tried. But it's not a pedal haha! It's similar to the Zen Delay but don't get it twisted, they're not the same! The Echolocator has Reverb, Shimmer, a Pitch Shifter, a BBD mode, and a really cool way they've implemented the BP filter. Similar to the Nightverb, the Echolocator is perfect for playing live, or jamming in a studio. All the controls are sitting there waiting to be played not hidden behind some shift function!"

00:00 This is just too fun
01:12 Erica Synths sent this to me
01:37 The Echolocator quick thoughts
02:43 A playing jam, doing almost everything it does in one go
06:29 The Pitch Shifter
08:27 The Filter implementation is sick
09:37 The "Dirty" Mode
11:40 Dope Sample chop through it
12:53 I didn't realize you could go this far...
15:25 One final breakdown LIVE!

Making the INFINITY Sampler

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"I've had this weird idea in my head to be able to sample back-and-forth between two samplers infinitely without any feedback and today I have finally cracked the code! I'll be using Digitakt II and an Octatrack. I think the Octatrack is the most important piece here because of its ability to have a queue output.

Contact me at https://www.rickytinez.com/contact
I DO NOT HAVE A TELEGRAM ACCOUNT & I DO NOT DO GIVEAWAYS"

00:00 The Infinity Sampler
00:51 How I get sounds in
01:57 How to hear the sounds
03:35 Why do I do this to myself?
04:49 Then I bounce tracks down into the Digitakt II
07:11 Question for you.

BAF 2025: Elektron Digitone 2

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"We caught up with Ricky Tinez at the Elektron booth, who introduced us to the *Digitone 2*. This updated iteration has seen a significant boost in capabilities compared to its predecessor with an expansion from four to 16 tracks and voices, and the inclusion of multiple machine types. Notable additions include FM Drum, Wavetone, and Swarmer machines, advancing its sonic versatility. The Wavetone offers wavetables with smooth interpolation between its two oscillators.

Ricky demonstrated the intuitive page navigation that streamlines access to different settings and highlighted features like the morphing filter and separate noise generator with its envelope and filter. The FM Drum, a new addition, supports creative synthesis beyond conventional drum sounds, showing potential for melodic applications.

Users can also access deeper modulation, with three LFOs providing enhanced control."

The most Swedish video ever made // OP-XY Jam 🇸🇪

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"I took a train across Sweden and made a track in one shot, here's that track!"

00:00 - All Aboard
00:46 - Bassline Time
01:18 - Adding a lead line
03:02 - Time For Fun
03:34 - Just Jamming and adding! Let's GO!
04:42 - Laust in the Sauce

The Overkill Resample method on Octatrack 😂

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"The goal is to make my mono synth a poly synth haha! I'll show you my wild and maybe overly complicated resampling method to get the job done. It's also just fun to explore other sounds like this too!

Chloe Corley! - https://bit.ly/4ipc6PO"

00:00 The End Result
01:00 How it all works!
02:55 The CUE Sample Method Method
04:25 The Wild Resample Method
07:44 Bouncing down tracks
08:27 Chopping up the resample
10:00 How it all sounds together

Beat Writer's Block with This Happy Accident!

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"This is a simple trick, or hack, or technique, whatever you want to call it, that helps me overcome beat block when I'm jamming or just beginning to Jam. It's also a great way to start working on a beat really quickly when you don't have much time and like a little challenge!"

00:00 Some backstory
00:40 How to do it on Circuit Tracks
02:21 Another way to do it on Circuit Tracks
03:37 Why I Like This technique
04:31 Digitakt Takes It Up A Notch
05:30 Tips on Fine Tuning the sound
07:14 You wouldn’t expect this to work.. but it does

The OP-XY Just Blew His Mind

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"I get it now.. The Magic of the OP-XY Is in the wild sequencing features it has. Step components, sequenceable punch-in fx, chord transposing, all that and more. So today I'm showing you how I made one of my coolest tracks just trying to learn these features while reading the manual."

00:00 Yo!
00:25 The song and what we're covering.
01:17 Step 1: Step Components
02:51 Step 2: The Maestro effect
04:14 Step 3: The Brain Transposer
05:10 Part 4: Punch-In Effects
06:30 This is kind of weird tho :/
07:39 Part 5: Song Mode
08:52 Laust In the Sauce

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New Teenage Engineering OP–XY Details & Pics

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"it's here. it's real. it's black. and it's got so much more than you've wished for. a no-compromise, dual-cpu boosted and fully rebuilt sequencer, sampler, and performance instrument, built on the much-loved workflow of the OP–Z. now including built-in cv, effect sends, and a best-in-class dac. with 8 individual instrument tracks and 8 auxiliary tracks for controlling any external synthesizer, modular or otherwise, and adding effects."

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OP-XY (The Dark Flagship)

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"Teenage Engineering has a new DARK flagship. And it's called OP-XY. It's s huge step up in sound quality, workflow, storage capacity, performability etc. compared to something like the OP-Z. And as with all flagships by TE, it's safe to assume there will be many years of quality updates over the years."

OP-XY Review - Funky but Functional?

video upload by Ricky Tinez

00:00 It’s Here!
00:50 The MAIN gripe I have with the OP-XY
02:40 Laying Down Drums
04:09 Adjusting the velocity can be a bit tricky…
05:15 Parameter locking the effects sends
06:48 I wish there was more sound design…
08:15 Laying down the chords
09:00 Bassline time!
10:33 The Step Components are CRAZY sick
12:15 The “Intelligent Transpose” is kind of crazy…
12:46 Using the onboard microphone
14:02 Adding another element to show off the effects
14:52 Tracks 9-16 are not what you think
15:25 Tape Beat Repeat effect
17:15 Punch-In Effects are super unique
19:00 Then combined with the Transposer?!
19:51 Compressor time
21:18 Lost in the sauce
22:44 Jam it out
23:21 But what makes the OP-XY special?
25:45 But…

MSRP of $2299 (check with dealers on the right)

the new evolution of sequencing. OP–XY is a powerful sequencer, synthesizer, and sampler. stack sounds on a 64-step grid, and create thousands of projects. tactile 24-key keyboard and a multi-out jack that lets you select one of four outputs. 8 unique synth engines, two send effect slots, plus brain™ for transposition—it’s a complete studio in the palm of your hand.

sequencer, synthesizer and sampler
built-in speaker for room-filling sound
16 hours usb-c rechargeable battery
multi-out port
thousands of user projects
8 unique synth engines
usb-c audio/midi host
dimensions: 288 x 102 x 29 mm | 11.4 x 4 x 1.2 in
weight: 900 g | 31.7 oz


das sequenzer.
experience the ultra fast sequencing workflow. punch-in FX™ lets you add quick, rapid-firing, unique, live variations and adding individual step components creates an extra dimension and deep rhythmic patterns. randomize note timing, velocity and pitch, or use live automation to alter filters. use brain™ to create chord progressions, generating tracks that reinvent themselves. literally.

schritt-sequenzen.
run every track, independently, at different speeds and lengths to form powerful polyrhythms. create new sequences every time with step components, variations that can be added to any step on the sequencer, controlling everything from altering pitch to bending, skipping or even multiplying steps.

alles verbinden.
the 2 Vrms main output drives any sound system, real loud. keep everything locked in sync and sequenced with the multi-out and take control with midi-in. process and sample external audio with the audio-in. control, record and charge with the audio/midi host over usb-c, plus a complete wireless experience with midi over bluetooth le—keine bedingungen [no strings attached].

länger, weiter, stärker.

compose your album, head off to the gig, plug and play immediately, then keep everything locked-in with all the i/o you could ask for. 16-hour, battery-powered freedom lets you perform for hours on-end. create, produce and perform anywhere. mit allen bedingungen [all strings attached].

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Ricky Ross - Painting With Oscillators (Season 10 Episode 31)

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"Hey there, friend. Today, we’re taking a gentle journey into the world of sound, where we’ll paint with happy little oscillators and use them like colors on a canvas. Now, don’t worry if you’ve never sound-designed before—remember, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Each twist of a knob, each little adjustment, it’s all part of your beautiful, unique sonic landscape.

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Roland P-6 VS MPC60ii Sound Test! They're both dope!

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"I wanted to see if the Roland P-6 could replace my MPC 60ii when it comes to texture and sound quality, TL:DR nope. BUT the P-6 definitely has its own sound that is unique to itself."

00:00 The Goal!
00:54 Simple Straight Clean drum beat
01:44 Trying to get 'Crunch'
02:14 11kHz vs 14.7kHz vs 40kHz
02:44 Drum Sounds Alone
03:26 Getting 'Dirty' clipped drums on both machines
04:12 P-6 Pros vs the MPC60ii
05:08 Piano Chords and Synths
06:04 Now this sounds crazy
07:10 Why no 44.1 on the P-6?
08:00 Another Plus for the P-6. Chromatic Range
09:35 Sampling a whole 'song'
11:16 What a 'whole track' sounds like on each device
11:55 Final Thoughts, did we learn anything?

Erica Synths Nightverb just HITS on all marks.

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"The Erica Synths Nightverb is a standout reverb effects unit, balancing playability, flexibility, and sound design, even if it sacrifices a bit on size. Much like the Zen Delay, Erica Synths clearly prioritized playability in this design. The Nightverb's controls keep you in the sweet spot, allowing you to explore everything from massive off-earth cathedral reverb to intimate club backroom vibes.
Whether you're performing live or experimenting in the studio, this is a reverb unit that is top of mind when I need a playable effect when performing live"

00:00 Listen to this
00:56 Before and After Reverb
01:41 Understanding the controls
03:28 The Magic of Pre Delay
05:14 Play the reverb with a keyboard?!
06:40 Dampening reverb tails is awesome
07:24 How it Sounds on Piano
08:34 The Dirty Mode is pretty dope.
11:17 Acid House Madness
13:22 My Final Thoughts about The Night Verb

The Champ Hath Arriv'd // Making House Music with Medieval samples ONLY!

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"I gave myself the challenge to make house music using ONLY the samples that come loaded onto the Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval. And yes it was a... challenge, but I made it work! and ended up being pretty cool. My main thoughts about the Medieval is that you're buying an awesome sounding sample pack, that happens to come with a cool sampler haha."

00:00 Ignore this LOL
00:06 The Challenge
00:32 Getting the drums down
01:01 Chords and Melodies was a bit tricky
01:52 Bass Line time.
03:10 Vocal Time
03:53 Fine tune the FX
05:17 Making a pattern that SLAPS in the quickness
06:54 Getting Laust in the Sauce
08:13 This sample went way too hard
08:35 How did this end up working?!
09:41 The Finale Solo!

behind the scenes: the EP–1320 launch at visby's medieval week

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"introducing the world's first medieval electronic instrument, EP–1320. the film was shot against the emerald backdrops of gotland; sweden's largest island known for its magical nature, and medieval history.

the famed medieval week in gotland is a remarkable, eight-day pageantry and celebration of the island’s medieval history. the festival also celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, marking it as the largest historical festival in swedish history. more than just a festival, medieval week is a study of history, a retrospective where people can revisit the relics of the past that are found everywhere."

Goodbye Multiclock! A Cheaper & Better MIDI Solution.

video upload by Ricky Tinez

00:00 My Struggles
01:11 My Main Gripe in my studio
02:10 Testing the idea first
02:55 The Routing Begins
04:27 Some helpful Midi Settings on Digitakt II
06:17 a "Soft Thru" saved me. Some devices have this, some don't.
07:07 It Works!! Testing the Setup
08:16 Solving Latency in Ableton Live!

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Polybrute 12: Cutting-edge or Old Tech?

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"The Polybrute 12 is a great sounding analog synthesizer aimed at keyboard players. It’s very expensive, but if you get your hands on one you’ll know why. It’s everything you’d want in an analog synth. But do you NEED all that stuff to have a good time? Of course not. But today I'll show you why this thing is special"

00:00 Polybrute 12 Overview
01:01 The Adgenda
01:16 The Morph Knob Is what really stands out.
02:46 Touchpad Morphing between patches!
04:29 The Knob per function
05:21 No More Boring Analog Sounds
06:27 One of the BEST mod matrix in the synth world
07:12 Mapping the Morpheé is SUPER simple!
08:00 LFO 3 is dope!
08:25 The Effects are GOOD not great...
09:24 The Cons!
09:35 Filter Section Confusion
10:09 i STILL can't do this at this price?
10:37 It's A LOT to learn... Be prepared!
11:18 Only 1 mod envelope? Really...
11:36 My Take on the "Full Touch" Keyboard Technology. Not for me. YET

Finding hidden sounds with distortion 

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"I've always loved the super smashed and crunchy sounds of distortion but almost felt embarrassed by how insane it could be haha! So today we're riding the line of chaos and chill vibes. It's a fun one. We'll be taking my TR-606 and pushing it through the JHS PackRat pedal."

00:00 Is it Weird to love this sound?
00:30 What we're talking about today
01:24 The Strategy is exploration
01:49 What is your breaking point? Is this too extreme?
02:38 The Signal flow
03:23 The pedal we're using, the JHS Packrat guitar pedal
03:51 RANDOM 606 Fact to impress your friends
04:43 Before and After Distortion - Exploration
05:46 Send it all the the FX!
06:41 My weird pattern change technique
08:39 Trying different Distortion Circuits
09:49 Fixing and adding FX to the 606
11:06 The Final sound and wrap up
11:41 Can I Nail the Transition? Nope..

This setup is so fun, but has ONE flaw..

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Planning a live dawless improv setup and it was going so good until I remembered this annoying thing the Avalon Bassline does.. or maybe its Circuit Tracks, who's at fault? Who knows maybe it me haha! Either way, i'll take you through the compact dawless setup and show you how I plan to play live with it! Hopefully it all goes well"

00:00 An example of this setup
01:27 The Routing
02:28 Here's The Issue..
04:13 Some Possible Fixes?
07:03 How Transitions will work with this setup
12:16 Adding Vocals
13:19 Now Just Jamming with the setup.
17:52 Final Thoughts, and a revelation.

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LFO Mod Magic, Make better sounds now!

video upload by Ricky Tinez

In this LFO Deep Dive we'll explore the world of synthesis modulation using the Novation Peak, though this can be done on most synths especially VSTs. We'll take 2 LFOs to modulate one another and then add some key tracking to take things to the next level. These synth tips are such fun and easy tools to have in your back pocket when you want to spice up your sound. I really hope you learn something here! Take care."

See You Later Oscillator Hat

00:00 The Goal Today
01:32 Step #1
02:15 How To Use LFO Fade Time
02:45 Utilizing LFO Repeats
03:16 If you don't like this sound, here's how to fix it
04:30 Step #2
05:16 LFO 2 to LFO 1 Rate.. Cross Modulation!
06:11 LFO KeySync
06:57 LFO 2 Repeat Setting! Super Crucial
08:55 Fine Tuning the Modulation
09:28 Step #3 - What I Heard In My Head
09:45 Keyboard Tracking to LFO 1 Rate
12:37 This is the Final Cherry On-Top
15:26 NOW THIS IS THE PATCH! wooooo