A Sampler, Synth, and Drum machine.. All you need! // A Compact Creation with this Dawless Setup

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Simple-ish Dawless setup i've been using while i await a new computer. Pretty fun just jamminga round on the Tepest, Pro 3, and the Octatrack! I'm doing a ton of live looping, running drums through FX, and 'performance mixing' on the Octatrack by adding effects and using the crossfader."

What No Other "303 Clone" Can Do... // Avalon Bassline Overview 2.0

Published on Dec 21, 2019 Ricky Tinez

"Yes, this is an expensive TB-303 Clone. But i think the way you sound design on this Acid Bass line beast is super unique! It takes Modulation to a weird area where one parameter affects another. The Abstract Instruments Bassline is easily my favorite for that reason."

Queen Of Pentacles Percussive Synthesizer // A 909 in Eurorack Form

Ricky Tinez

"The Queen Of Pentacles is a hybrid Analog & Sample based Drum voice for the Eurorack modular world. It ties 3 Analog drum sounds based off of the Roland 909 Analog Circuits, and 4 Sample based engines with interchangeable banks that you can load your own samples into! It also has an Onboard effect processor with 2 banks consisting of 16 effects in total!"

You can find details on Endorphines' Queen Of Pentacles here.

The Dust Collector.. is Dusty.. // Good or bad you decide.

video by Ricky Tinez

"Pre-Ordered this ages ago and completely forgot about it until it showed up! The Dust Collector is an All Analog Fx Box, Multi-effects unit, whatever you want to call it. It has an Analog Spring reverb, phaser, delay, you get the idea. Long story short, i love it and it bugs me all at the same time. It's not necessarily a Dust Collector review, but its the closest i could get to one. Hope you enjoy, if you want to hear even crazier sounds check out Hainbach's Video on it - [posted here]

00:00 Some Initial Thoughts
01:50 The Phaser is amazing
04:55 Skillshare
06:12 Dust Collector Cons
07:24 The Delay distorts too much
09:45 The Spring Reverb sounds weird?
11:03 The Tape Makes it worth it
14:58 Weird Issues with Bleed
16:08 Spring LFO Bleed?
17:14 I think i solved the issues
19:08 Playing Spring Reverb Manual
21:00 Patching Multiple Things at Once
22:22 LFOs are great
23:43 Final Thoughts and Jam"

QuBit Bloom Overview // Holy crap this is fun

Published on Oct 26, 2019 Ricky Tinez

"General overview of the Qu-Bit Bloom. This eurorack sequencer is beyond fun, and crazy immediate to use also!"

Ednorphin.es Airstreamer

Published on Jan 15, 2020 Ricky Tinez

"The Airstreamer eurorack envelope generator by Endorphin.es is one of the most flexible EGs i've tested! Being able to cycle the envelope and turn it into an oscillator with a 1v/oct input is so cool. Digitally generated at a very high sample rate you'll never run into any aliasing"

Side note: the Airstreamer was first featured in this post from May, 2019.

fast and effective 6hp envelope generator with variable slope curves and three modes: looping, attack-sustain-release (ASR) and attack-decay (AD)

320 kHz samplerate, zero aliasing CV generation

1v/oct input, bipolar and unipolar outputs, selectable end of cycle outputs

thru-zero VCA input that inverts the envelope when CV goes to negative voltages

Playable Power: Exploring the UNO Synth Pro X Pros and Cons

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Today, we're diving into the UNO Synth Pro X by IK Multimedia (https://bit.ly/3OE4Ker) and I'm stoked to show you how fun and intuitive this little beast can be! It's a 3 Oscillator, analog, bassline powerhouse that combines the best elements from various synths into one incredible package. We'll jam on it, do sound design, and I'll give you my quick pros and cons since I've been using it for a while. While I am overall impressed with this synth's features and warm analog sound, it can be improved in some areas. So let's take it for a ride and see where it takes us! Yes, this video is sponsored by IK Multimedia, but if I ain't into the synth, I won't do it. Peace!"

00:00 What's Good?
00:43 CONS
01:52 PROS
03:45 Trippy Pattern I Was Working On
04:04 Jamming Through the Synth's Features
07:04 Some Reverb, Why Not?
08:57 Making Better Patterns With Gate and Accent
11:29 Making a Banger in Minutes
16:16 How Have I Not Tried 10 Steps Before?!

Click here for additional posts on the UNO Synth Pro X.

The 808 and 909 clone in ONE box!

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"The Novation DrumStation is probably one of the rarer drum machines or drum rack units i've ever come across. I've wanted one for ages, and they always seem to slip passed me, and eventually i convinced myself i didn't need it. Now that i have it i Love! It uses ASM technology with digitally models analog waveshapes and sounds to recreate the sounds of the original Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909 drum machines. I think it's an incredible alternative giving you access to both machines at once."

00:00 What is it?
02:29 My Favorite Feature
03:55 How I Use It
05:10 How The Panel Works
07:48 The Wrap Up
09:09 Voice Stealing
09:57 New Merch!

Exploring Arturias new 2.0 firmware update for the Minifreak

I Forgot how Fun this Synth is! +Free Patches video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Today we'll be exploring Arturias new 2.0 firmware update for the Minifreak! Its big addition are Wavetables. Wavetables are easily one of my favorite types of oscillators because of their flexibility and ability to morph quickly or slowly across chords, pads, basses, etc. So today I want to show some of my favorite modulation techniques that really spice up your synth patches.

Download these patches 👉🏼 https://synthshit.com/products/6-free..."

DSI Sequential PRO3 // Everything in Its Right Place (Radiohead Improvisation)

Dexba

"Yeah, that's right: I am playing the PRO3 with TWO hands and it got dark while I was playing!

Last night I started fooling around, when, by mistake, I fell into Everything in its right place, by Radiohead, just the initial set of chords, and I got lost.

I kept going, exploring emotions, thank also to the modulated Super Plate reverb and the enormous joy I get from playing with more than 3 fingers on the keyboard at the same time, ignoring the maximum paraphony, only for the good of voices stealing themselves, as once also said Ricky Tinez when he bought his PRO3.

This Sequential PRO 3 goes deep, screams with the open filter, and is always, always, as no other instrument is: creamy.

Here we go, with this somehow classical-feeling improvisation over one -in my opinion- of the best songs in modern history.

Enjoy!"

Techno // Drumbrute + Avalon Bassline + EQD Pyramids

Published on Jun 2, 2019 Ricky Tinez

"This is a simple and easy way on how to make techno. I focus in on just a few elements to help me bring the most out of them that i can!"

myVolts TAPS: Beatsplitter + Pots and Pans, passive audio controllers for mickXer, Pocket Operators + more..

video upload by myVolts

"Available here for only €9: https://tinyurl.com/MyVoltsTaps
You now have a way to control your minijack audio inputs and outputs! The Beatsplitter is a dual output, with switchable control, allowing you to output Stereo, Mono, of duplicate one side on both channels.
Pots and Pans will allow you to control volume on a channel, or, in pan mode, move the panoramic centre of the audio. It also allows you to mute that channel with a simple mute button.
Launched live on Kickstarter 15/4/22. Make audio mismatches a thing of the past, you now have all the control you need on your audio connector."

I Swear this Dawless Setup is Easier than it looks.. // MyVolts TAPS Pots and Pans usage

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Duplicate your outputs. Control your audio channels, mute, volume change, or pan across, all from these simple pair of accessories."

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Ricky Tinez Sampled Namm 2024.. and liked it.

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"I took the EP–133 K.O. II around NAMM 2024 to sample sounds from some awesome musicians playing their instruments, straight into the KO II using the on board microphone! After the show was all done, I took the sounds back to the studio to see if I could make anything with the sounds that we got. This was beyond fun and shout out to everyone who I sampled. iIf you see yourself in the vid let me know down below!"

Shop my cool hats, shirts & music packs 👉🏼 https://www.RickyTinez.com

00:00 Lets Find SeqTrak
01:49 The Sounds I Recorded
02:41 Making The Song Begins
04:48 Adding The Snare Rolls
05:53 Chopping and Adding the Saxophone!
08:46 Adding "Vocals"
10:57 Adding That Good Good Hat
12:44 Having Too Much Fun With The FX
14:01 I Love Happy Accidents

Key Tracking: The Secret Weapon for Sound Design..

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Lets learn how to take Key Tracking and go beyond just Filter modulation.. This is easily one of my favorite types of modulation when it comes to sound design. It's so powerful in subtle ways, or in extreme ways depending on where you send it. Key Tracking takes the notes on your keyboard and uses them as modulation! This means you can get creative and make each note sound different from the rest. And depending on the mod matrix,, you can push this to the extreme with wild modulation destinations."

3 Synth Tips To Try // The Pro 3 Is Amazing

Ricky Tinez

"The Pro 3 is easily one of my favorite synths when it comes to exploring and sound design. In this video i explore 3 things i do when i hit writers block or if im just looking for new synth textures."

Something EVERY Synth Owner should know // Mod Matrix Explained

Published on Feb 1, 2020 Ricky Tinez

"An underrated tool most novice synth owners never use is the Modulation Matrix on a Synthesizer! I wanted to explain how to use a mod matrix, and basically try to show you how easy it is to take your sound design to a new level. Along the way you'l hopefully pick up on some sound design tips, as well as synthesis tips!"

3 Novation Bass Station 2 Tips w/ the Aphex Twin AFX Station

Perfect Circuit

"Enrique (@Ricky Tinez) from Novation (@NovationTV) stopped by our studio to show us 3 of his favorite tips with the Bass Station 2, and since the limited edition AFX Station comes out today (10.20.2020) we used one for the video. You can put the firmware with these features on any Bass Station 2, but this special edition has a purple bottom, Aphex Twin logo and graphics by Weirdcore.

Win a limited edition AFX Station in our #PerfectPatch contest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGksNAvg58u

Read our Signal article about the AFX Station here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...

AFX Station available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/novati...

Timeline:

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Overlays
02:04 - Fixed Sustain Duration
03:23 - Sub Oscillator Tuning
04:45 - Glide Divergence
05:33 - Oscillator Error

#PerfectCircuit #AFXstation #AphexTwin"

Pro 3 Top Features // Most Fun Synth Ever?

Published on Feb 22, 2020 Ricky Tinez

https://www.sequential.com/all-products/

Creating A Sound That's Been Stuck In My Head // Pro 3 Sound Design & Understanding Envelopes

Ricky Tinez

"I've had this sound in my head for a few days so its finally time to put myself to the test and see if i can make it! This video serves as a sound design walk through of creating an evolving pad sound. Heavily utilizing Envelopes and modulation of the filter we can add a lot or a little bit of movement to the sound. Starting with some wavetable action, this creates an interesting oscillator core that we can work with to further manipulate into, hopefully, creating something beautiful.
Pro 3 - http://bit.ly/Pro3rt
Headphones - https://bit.ly/rssnhdphn
Synth Merch - https://www.SynthShit.com

00:00 Intro
00:34 Initialized Start
01:12 Oscillators
02:20 What Are Envelopes
04:20 Modulate The Filter
05:20 Filter Movement pt 2
06:28 Delay the Envelope
07:35 Retrigger is a must
08:35 More Modulation
10:00 Imagination becomes Reality
12:00 Moaarr mooddsss
14:15 Found A Problem
15:10 Synth FX Time
16:20 Final Tweaks
17:11 Tuned Feedback
18:32 Outro"

Top Secret Bass Patch // I make this sound 99% of the time.

video upload by Ricky Tinez

"Jokes aside, I call it top secret since i rarely talk about it mainly because i'd call it a "boring" patch but its SO effective! This is easily my most created patch on practically any synthesizer that has a seperate AMP and MOD Env, or Filter Env. Some simple steps to impress your friends! aka Sound Design basics, hopefully you found this video helpful, and be sure to check out the other sound design tutorial style videos i have on this playlist [embed below]

Pro 3 - https://bit.ly/3nL9Ias

**20% of all merch profit go different non-profits fighting global warming🐋**
🎹 Synth Merch - https://www.Synthshit.com
🔊 Sample Packs - https://www.rickytinez.com/?category=...

00:00 What We Talking About?
00:42 How to make it
03:18 Final Result
03:43 This is IMPORTANT
07:05 Lets get Negative
08:15 Speed Sound Design
08:54 Add your touch to is with variations
10:16 Let's Wrap it Up
12:04 Embarrassing myself"