Wave (Oberheim TEO-5 + Dirtywave M8 Tracker)

video upload by The Way Up

"This super lush track means many things to me, but one thing it definitely isn't not is a soundtrack to an imaginary scene at the end of an 80s movie about a grizzled, tired cop (Tom), who after years chasing his nemesis, the charming criminal, Dan. After fate brings them together as unwitting partners and against all odds, friends, they manage to defeat a cartel who would threaten the entire city. After narrowly prevailing, our heroes end on a beach. As they breath sighs of relief and feel the warm sun on their skin, a realization dawns on them—their natural partnership is at an end. Dan smiles at Tom, and though just 48 hours earlier, Tom would have gladly cuffed him, and they exchange a knowing look of respect and slowly walk away, knowing they'll never see each other again.

Most of the synth parts on this were the TEO-5, with a few parts from the M8's internal engines, plus some nice classic drum machine samples."

End (Dirtywave M8 Tracker + TEO-5)

video upload by The Way Up

"Managed to snag a TEO-5 just in the nick of time before tariffs hit and it jumped in price. I've been eyeing it for a while - I love that lush Oberheim sound, and it's amazing for synthwave, ambient, and dark wave sounds. All synths here were from the TEO-5, sampled and edited a bit on the M8. Threw a bit of ozone on at the end."

The M8 Tracker Is Absolutely Unstoppable

video upload by EZBOT

"The M8 Tracker is my all-time favorite portable groovebox. I've used it in several commercial productions and plan to use it for many more that are already in the pipeline. Why do I love it? Its workflow lets me program music in a linear song format—without the scope creep and clicky mania that comes with working in a DAW. For anyone who wants to write a song without being tied to a computer, there's no instrument I recommend more than the M8 Tracker by Dirtywave. Today we explore some new BETA features that really do up the power this tiny box has to offer."

EZBOT resources available at https://www.patreon.com/ezbot

AudioCookbook Live: Volume 6

video upload by John C.S. Keston

"AudioCookbook Live Volume 6 features Erik Tinberg (https://eriktinberg.com/) performing a piece on two Dirtywave M8 trackers and John C.S. Keston performing Rhodonea. Big thatnks to Charles for running the cameras / stream.

00:00 Talking: Introductions
02:26 Performance: Erik Tinberg
18:30 Talking: Discussions
22:00 Performance John C.S. Keston
30:42 Talking: Post performance Q&A

More about this event here https://audiocookbook.org/acb-live-vo..."

M8 Tracker Firmware v6.0.0 Beta Overview

video upload by Dirtywave

Timestamps: (Credit: mikey303)

00:01:10 Things that this version will break
00:05:12 Clickless oscillators
00:05:30 SNC Command
00:08:17 ERR Command
00:11:57 New Table TIC Modes (Velocity Map & Octave Map)
00:13:12 NXT Command
00:15:44 QWERTY Keyboard
00:16:43 POST:W3 Clip Mode
00:17:40 Q&A #1
00:20:28 Sampler Play Modes (REPITCH & REP.BPM)
00:23:39 RE: TIMESTRETCHING
00:24:44 Sample Editor (Reverse & Invert)
00:25:04 EQ Allpass Filter
00:25:10 Theme Settings (HSV Mode)
00:27:23 System Settings
00:29:08 Count In Metronome
00:31:11 Q&A #2
00:33:14 USB Audio Out Options
00:37:58 RE: USB I/O Routing
00:37:38 Q&A #3
00:40:53 Soft Clip Mode
00:42:05 Track Reordering
00:45:00 Additional Launchpad Functionality
00:45:44 Mute/Solo Mode Clearing
00:46:30 Note Mode
00:47:28 Snapshot Save/Recall
00:48:15 Live Mode Shortcut
00:48:50 Editing Mode
00:50:26 Sequencer View
00:55:36 RMX Performance Mode
00:59:10 Q&A #3
01:07:04 RE: Next Preorder Dates
01:08:00 RE: Hypersynth Breaking Change
01:10:20 Closing Remarks

Rhodonea II

video upload by John C.S. Keston

"This video is a new interpretation of Rhodonea (Rhodonea II) that I performed for SEAMUS (the Society for Electroacoustic Music in the US) at Purdue University on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The animated, generative, graphic score developed with Processing.org sends corresponding MIDI data to an electronic, hardware instrument called the Dirtywave M8 #dirtywavem8 #dirtywave (https://dirtywave.com/). A previous interpretation of the piece ( • Rhodonea: Radical Futures Performance... [posted here] ) used Ableton Live 12 synths including Meld.

The piece serves as a model of how we might collaborate with near future synthetic entities. Software feeds automated, algorithmic, projected visual cues, tempi, and low frequency oscillations to improvising electronic musicians. The visuals, based on Maurer Roses, suggest melodic, harmonic, and percussive gestures that are modulated by data streaming from the generative animations. Throughout the piece the artist adapts to the familiar yet unpredictable graphic scores and corresponding signals.

Note: please watch in full screen and listen on headphones or high fidelity stereo speakers. More details about this video are available at https://audiocookbook.org/video-rhodo...

https://dirtywave.com/
https://johnkeston.com/"

Rhodonea: Dirtywave M8 Reinterpretation

video upload by John C.S. Keston

"This excerpt is from a new interpretation of Rhodonea (work in progress) that I will be performing for SEAMUS (the Society for Electroacoustic Music in the US) at Purdue University on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This animated, generative, graphic score developed with Processing.org sends corresponding MIDI data to an electronic hardware instrument called the Dirtywave M8 #dirtywavem8 #dirtywave"

https://dirtywave.com/ https://audiocookbook.org/
https://johnkeston.com/

ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING live at Axelrad 022225

video upload by thenoiztemple

"ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING live at Axelrad 022225
Live performance
club: Axelrad
city: Houston

noiz circuit:
Dirtywave M8 Model 1 x2
Dirtywave M8 Model 2
Korg KP3+
FaderFox PC12
1010Music BlueBox

for more noiz:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/as...

website:
http://manipulate.net

board audio captured by: Renku Corp."

Ride Xor Die ( Dirtywave M8 )

video upload by Avrilcadabra

"Hi new track, old M8's

Thought I'd give my model 01's some love. I do love how much customization the model 01 has. M8 Firmware 5.0 just released this week so I thought It a good oppurtinity to show the real time limiter graphics on a second M8."

Dirtywave M8 - "Grid Chips" - [Chiptune | Rave | Breakbeat]

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

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Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!
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Dirtywave M8 - "Dubscension" - [Dubby | Jazzy | Breakbeat]

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

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Reverb's Most Popular Electronic Gear in the US by State in 2025

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via Reverb

"You might've seen our recently published list of the best-selling electronic gear on Reverb in 2024... but what about the most popular electronic gear in every state?

While plenty of mainstays made the list—like the ever-popular Teenage Engineering OP-1—there are some state-specific preferences I thought you might enjoy:

Viva Las Vegas: Nevada's most popular piece of electronic gear is an Akai Force Standalone Music Production / DJ Performance System, likely a product of all the electronic shows that take place in Sin City.


More surprising? Alabama and Kentucky, neither of which are typically known for electronic music, love their DJ gear. Maybe the latter is the Jack Harlow effect?

The Eurorack Reigns Supreme: As modular synthesis becomes more popular, Arizona, Iowa, and South Dakota proved their love for Euroracks above all else.

The Postal Service: Washington, home to Death Cab for Cutie, was won by the Dirtywave M8 Portable Tracker Sequencer. The irony of The Postal Service's revival, 20-plus-years after Death Cab's Ben Gibbard sent digital audio tapes to Jimmy Tamborello via USPS, isn't lost on us!

The Border War: Much has been made of regional music over the past few decades, from southern rap to the Pacific Northwest's indie roots...but nowhere was that more strongly displayed than Kansas and Missouri, infamous "Border War" rivals, both of which chose variations of the Akai MPK.

You can check out every state's favorite piece of electronic gear here."

DnB Live Set - Polyend Tracker Plus & Dirtywave M8

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This set was made for Clownfest 14 (Online Music Festival).

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!
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Is The M8 Tracker Good For Programming Dub Techno?

video upload by EZBOT

"In today's episode we take the Dirtywave M8 Tracker to the land of deep delays, washed out chords, and noise soundscapes. I want to see how quickly and how intuitively this device can make and perform Dub Techno.

Download the Hyper FX 1.0.4 Template here: One-time purchase on Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/s/875f23aed6 or subscribe to the Patreon for ongoing updates / hyper-fx-1-0-by-114095634"

EZBOT resources available at https://www.patreon.com/ezbot

Dirtywave M8 Tracker : footwork jungle for #m8fest

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"title: m8 fest #m8fest
@m8fest

ticket (pre sale): https://t.livepocket.jp/e/m8fest

date: 2024 09/07 15:00~21:00
venue: CIRCUS TOKYO
ADV: 4500 YEN
DOOR: 5000 YEN
genre: #Techno

Opening Act:
Throno Crigger
@CriggerThrono"

In Flight Entertainment - Hologram Microcosm + Dirtywave M8

video upload by Arman Bohn

"I recently was on a nine hour flight after a three hour layover after a two hour flight. At one point during the flight, I was in dire need of sleep so I grabbed my M8 and cobbled together a generative 'sleep scape'.

Here, I am adding some Microcosm magic. It is always a pleasure to explore the Microcosm!

It didn’t work for me … maybe it will for you?

ZzzzzzZzzZzzz"

ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING at Khon's 072724

video upload by thenoiztemple

"project: ASTROGENIC HALLUCINAUTING
venue: Khon's
city: Houston
web: manipulate.net

Live performance with:
three DirtyWave M8 trackers
Korg KP3+
FaderFox PC12
1010music BlueBox

Experimenting with the wavetable scan feature on the M8 OS 4.0.
24 tracks of drone and noiz.

more noiz: / astrogenic-hallucinauting"

This Is Too Good: Dirtywave M8 Tracker and The Octatrack Performance Mixer

video upload by EZBOT

Update: video embed fixed.  Moved the post up.

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Chilled Future Garage with Dirtywave M8

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Chilled Future Garage on the Dirtywave M8 Tracker.

Samples only, no internal synths used. The samples are from various sample packs I've already got, and I also found some more samples on Loopcloud. Vocals are from Loopcloud as well.

I really like the vibe of this track. 💙

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!"

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
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Must Have Accessories For Your Hardware Tracker

video upload by EZBOT

"The Dirtywave M8 tracker is a nearly flawless device, but that doesn't mean the user experience couldn't be improved. Electronics create noise, MIDI adapters use multiple dongle types, and controlling the M8 Tracker could be a bit more performative. In this video, I will share solutions to these problems."

Ground Loop Isolator → Google it.
RK-TRS-X → https://retrokits.com/shop/rk-minimidi/
Denki Oto OMX-27 MIDI Keyboard → https://www.denki-oto.com/store/p59/o...

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