Marc Doty is the Authority on Synthesizer's! He helped out so much throughout the years. His explanation's are clear and precise. I won't even buy a Synth, until I see his videos!
Love these videos! You started putting them out right when I got my MatrixBrute and it's been awesome to have an in-depth, thorough look at this amazing instrument. I'm hoping after you've covered all the sections maybe you do a couple videos of just making some cool patches. Keep it up!
Hey when you were changing the note for the first step around 6:30-7:20, the reason the accent vanished / 'came back' is because the matrixbrute adds accents to the step sequencer based on the velocity with which you strike the key, not any memory of you wanting the original note to be accented
finally ! thanks for doing this I have asked Arturia here and in the forum for a few updates to the sequencer. 1. latch mode with quantize, so for example set to 16ths and hold a note or play and sequencer records 16th notes. vs. step or manual input. 2. ability copy and paste rows. 3. Real time recording, What you play is what you get mode , imagine capturing a 2 bar legato and then short notes, or whatever riff you play......with a snap to quantize......maybe this isn't possible but 1 and 2 are no brainers to take the sequencer to the next level.
Hi @AutomaticGainsay First of all thank you very much if these video’s. The are really interesting and entertaining. But in this video, you’ve mentioned the next video would be about the mod sequencer. But the next one is about the arpeggiator. Is the video about the mod sequencer still coming? I hope so. Thnx in advance
Question! Can we bond the last note in the sequence to the first? Every time I hold the 1st(step 32) button and then press the 2nd button(step1) to tie the notes together on my sequence, the machine clears my pattern. Can't tie step 32 to step 1.
Can you sequence chords since you can play 3 notes at once? The new minibrute s sequencer seems far more capable - do you know if an 's' style sequencer is planned for the matrixbrute?
Thank you Marc for all your good explanations about this diabolic synth. Just like Robyn Clymans I'm always waiting for the definitive and clear explanation of the seq mod, i crave for it ! Will you please at least explain this part ? I just came out of a Elektron Keys, it was so easy, with the MB, i'm so lost...
Can you record cutoff values into the sequencer ? Does it record motion like the korg minilogue? For example if i'd want a different lfo rate for each step can i do that ???
I'm having issues syncing the MB with my MPC 2500, I'm getting a MIDI loop I can't get rid off... Did you go through the same issue with your sequencers? If so, how can I solve it? Thanks!
Today I accidentally changed a setting and when I attempted to STEP RECORD it would record one note as TWO of the same note. I turned the synth off and back on, and it was back to normal. How did I get into this setting??? Does anyone know?
Great Vid as always ;) Marc, one question, if you would need to choode between the Pro 2 and the Matrixbrute which one would you go first (Eventually, I would like to get them both, but Im wondering which would go first)
I've been asked that a number of times, Viktor, and it never gets any easier to answer. I, personally, would have a terrible time choosing between the two. Each of them have some differing features, and which of those is more desirable, I think, depends on what you intend to do. If I didn't have either and had to choose one, I'd have a terrible time making the decision.
Thanks Marc, actually I'm producing house/techno style stuff, I already own an MS20 desktop as mono synth and an OB6 desktop as Poly, the Pro2 or Matrixbrute would be my second monosynth...
Curious Droid, thanks for this extensive and detailed answer, it actually helps me a lot in the decision, one more question, sounding wise which one you liked more?
Viktor Szűcs I tried the pro 2 and it's very powerful and a good performance instrument however since you have the OB and the MS 20 ( which would be a good bass drone synth) I would choose the matrix brute because the hands on step sequencer is fun to use and great work flow. For your techno it would be the center piece of your grooves, start there and then bring in the other instruments.....I actually just reordered one and decided not to get the rev2, the pro 2 is lovely the step sequencer can be very animated with multi track modulation however you have to drill down a little to get there so if you can afford it, that could bought later it would bring some great textures to your music. ........( i have P6, nord lead 4, and integra as my polly synths, moog for mono ) , just my opinion of course......
I sat through an 18 minute video to find out how to use the seq mod function, but Marc seems to have forgotten to get to it, promises it's in the next video, and then it's not. Please spend less time on the obvious stuff, and show us the stuff that's not explained in the manual!
Same reaction here. I searched for the seq mod function and found a site that gave me 5 free watches then I have to pay. Seems they are taking financial advantage for the poorly written user manual. Anyways, when in the sequencer matrix, just press and hold a 'MOD' button and turn the MOD amount wheel to a + or - amount. Then, switch to the mod matrix and there's a 'Seq Mod' source (row L) that you can send to any of the modulation inputs in the typical fashion. Hope this helps!
This thing supports a whopping 1 track for the sequencer!? That kinda sucks. For the price, this thing shouldve supported at least 4 tracks so we can overlay sequences and play them back, mute some tracks, etc. i was almost sold.
supercommando440 you said “overlay tracks,” the most you could do here is in paraphonic mode - which I guess is doable but hardly all that important when it comes to the sequencer. As far as separating the tracks, the sequences can be saved independently from the patches on the MB, so essentially you have 256 tracks available and recallable. Pretty sweet for a mono synth.
@@supercommando440 - Absolutely- as the DSI synths have had for years. Separate tracks, each with their own mod destination (vs. 1 mod destination available on MB). Sadly, a deal breaker for me. Seems like they could beef up the sequencer on MB with different tracks, track lengths and such to add a lot of flexibility and power to the instrument.
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Marc Doty is the Authority on Synthesizer's! He helped out so much throughout the years. His explanation's are clear and precise. I won't even buy a Synth, until I see his videos!
Thank you!
thank you for making these videos. I felt lost when I first got my Matrixbrute. This helped me understand what I can do with this tool.
Mine arrives tomorrow. How long did it take for you to get the basics? A few weeks?
Love these videos! You started putting them out right when I got my MatrixBrute and it's been awesome to have an in-depth, thorough look at this amazing instrument. I'm hoping after you've covered all the sections maybe you do a couple videos of just making some cool patches. Keep it up!
that sequenced bass line is going to play in my nightmares now .
@Corey Tatum wut
Hey when you were changing the note for the first step around 6:30-7:20, the reason the accent vanished / 'came back' is because the matrixbrute adds accents to the step sequencer based on the velocity with which you strike the key, not any memory of you wanting the original note to be accented
finally ! thanks for doing this I have asked Arturia here and in the forum for a few updates to the sequencer.
1. latch mode with quantize, so for example set to 16ths and hold a note or play and sequencer records 16th notes. vs. step or manual input.
2. ability copy and paste rows.
3. Real time recording, What you play is what you get mode , imagine capturing a 2 bar legato and then short notes, or whatever riff you play......with a snap to quantize......maybe this isn't possible but 1 and 2 are no brainers to take the sequencer to the next level.
Does anyone know if there is a metronome when recording in realtime
Hi @AutomaticGainsay
First of all thank you very much if these video’s. The are really interesting and entertaining. But in this video, you’ve mentioned the next video would be about the mod sequencer. But the next one is about the arpeggiator.
Is the video about the mod sequencer still coming? I hope so.
Thnx in advance
I’m getting mine next week. Can’t wait!!
Question! Can we bond the last note in the sequence to the first? Every time I hold the 1st(step 32) button and then press the 2nd button(step1) to tie the notes together on my sequence, the machine clears my pattern. Can't tie step 32 to step 1.
Can you sequence chords since you can play 3 notes at once? The new minibrute s sequencer seems far more capable - do you know if an 's' style sequencer is planned for the matrixbrute?
Thank you Marc for all your good explanations about this diabolic synth.
Just like Robyn Clymans I'm always waiting for the definitive and clear explanation of the seq mod, i crave for it !
Will you please at least explain this part ?
I just came out of a Elektron Keys, it was so easy, with the MB, i'm so lost...
Hey how do you clear the sequence? maybe the next vid will show..
Fantastic, hooked great job mr Doty!!!
Thanx for a gr8 video! Is there a way to move the starting point of a sequence or set a different step than step1 as starting step?
Sequence works also as Polyphonic? For example if i have a one note sequence could i use it in polyphonic mode?
Can you record cutoff values into the sequencer ? Does it record motion like the korg minilogue? For example if i'd want a different lfo rate for each step can i do that ???
I'm having issues syncing the MB with my MPC 2500, I'm getting a MIDI loop I can't get rid off... Did you go through the same issue with your sequencers? If so, how can I solve it? Thanks!
Can you help me with solution how to set swing to 0? I don't know why, but my minimum of swing is 50%
Will you talk about running the Arp and Sequencer modes in parallel? its a somewhat hidden feature
oh yes...just remembered ....how do you set a recorded sequence as a bass line in duo split mode ?.or is this on a different tutorial ?
Today I accidentally changed a setting and when I attempted to STEP RECORD it would record one note as TWO of the same note. I turned the synth off and back on, and it was back to normal. How did I get into this setting??? Does anyone know?
Hello Marc, are you going to post more videos?. Is the number 23 the last?.
Sorry for the delay, Ricardo... there are a couple more coming! :D
Thanks !
how did you save that sequence as a pattern for any other sound??
Great Vid as always ;) Marc, one question, if you would need
to choode between the Pro 2 and the Matrixbrute which one would you go first (Eventually, I would like to get them both, but Im wondering which would go first)
I've been asked that a number of times, Viktor, and it never gets any easier to answer. I, personally, would have a terrible time choosing between the two. Each of them have some differing features, and which of those is more desirable, I think, depends on what you intend to do.
If I didn't have either and had to choose one, I'd have a terrible time making the decision.
Thanks Marc, actually I'm producing house/techno style stuff, I already own an MS20 desktop as mono synth and an OB6 desktop as Poly, the Pro2 or Matrixbrute would be my second monosynth...
Curious Droid, thanks for this extensive and detailed answer, it actually helps me a lot in the decision, one more question, sounding wise which one you liked more?
Viktor Szűcs I tried the pro 2 and it's very powerful and a good performance instrument however since you have the OB and the MS 20 ( which would be a good bass drone synth) I would choose the matrix brute because the hands on step sequencer is fun to use and great work flow. For your techno it would be the center piece of your grooves, start there and then bring in the other instruments.....I actually just reordered one and decided not to get the rev2, the pro 2 is lovely the step sequencer can be very animated with multi track modulation however you have to drill down a little to get there so if you can afford it, that could bought later it would bring some great textures to your music. ........( i have P6, nord lead 4, and integra as my polly synths, moog for mono ) , just my opinion of course......
JVMC thanks for the insights, eventually I would go for the Pro 2 as well, but as first I probably start with the Matrixbrute!
Really cool! Does this have space to save your sequences?
Yes
Where is part 2 of this lesson? I can see part 24 Arpeggiator but not the part you explain the sequencer mod
Robin, there is no help anywhere, I'm a desperate user ...
This guy explains. It's pretty straight forward like everything on the matrixbrute. th-cam.com/video/7Mn1yI4kmi8/w-d-xo.html
hi...can you explain more clearly how to save a sequence ...thanks
hey, you forgot about SEQ modulation. Can you record for us please ? this is so important feature. PLEASEEEEE
Didn’t forget
@@automaticgainsay would be so awesome if you could update it, also saying about new update. many thanks sir ;)
I sat through an 18 minute video to find out how to use the seq mod function, but Marc seems to have forgotten to get to it, promises it's in the next video, and then it's not. Please spend less time on the obvious stuff, and show us the stuff that's not explained in the manual!
Same reaction here. I searched for the seq mod function and found a site that gave me 5 free watches then I have to pay. Seems they are taking financial advantage for the poorly written user manual. Anyways, when in the sequencer matrix, just press and hold a 'MOD' button and turn the MOD amount wheel to a + or - amount. Then, switch to the mod matrix and there's a 'Seq Mod' source (row L) that you can send to any of the modulation inputs in the typical fashion. Hope this helps!
I don't get it....how can this thing not ratchet steps?
th-cam.com/video/qdPJKqQtRwc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/QJATQNSkK6U/w-d-xo.html
after mulling over all of my options, I just re-ordered one.....:()
I think you'll be glad you did!
I wish you could assign individual oscillators to a sequence and have three sequences going at once with different patches/pitches.
EverettDudgeon138 you can do that with a Volca Bass
This thing supports a whopping 1 track for the sequencer!? That kinda sucks. For the price, this thing shouldve supported at least 4 tracks so we can overlay sequences and play them back, mute some tracks, etc. i was almost sold.
I would say never predicate the purchase a powerful, complex, great-sounding synthesizer on its sequencer functionality.
LOL it’s a (basically) mono synth - how’s it going to play those extra tracks?
Mono synth and seperate track playback are 2 seperate functional entities that can co-exist
supercommando440 you said “overlay tracks,” the most you could do here is in paraphonic mode - which I guess is doable but hardly all that important when it comes to the sequencer. As far as separating the tracks, the sequences can be saved independently from the patches on the MB, so essentially you have 256 tracks available and recallable. Pretty sweet for a mono synth.
@@supercommando440 - Absolutely- as the DSI synths have had for years. Separate tracks, each with their own mod destination (vs. 1 mod destination available on MB). Sadly, a deal breaker for me. Seems like they could beef up the sequencer on MB with different tracks, track lengths and such to add a lot of flexibility and power to the instrument.
So frustrating to watch, you kept standing in the way of the camera..?? overhead camera is surely best for these things..?