When I got my fist OT, I read the manual and was very confused. Three months later, I sold my OT. When I got my second OT, I took an online video tutorial class, read the manual and everything made so much more sense. I still have that OT four years later and just bought my third OT. Love it. The manual by itself doesn’t make sense, at least didn’t to me, until I was actually able to see it in action while someone explained what was happening.
Lol you are very funny. I don't understand very well english but the the fact I see your face and moves help a lot. I watched almost all your video about OT in a row and you comfort me to buy it soon. Keep making theses awsome videos :)
"your fist in my butt for a cybertruck "should be on a t-shirt hahaha. Can't wait to get an octatrack hopefully next month. I love you and your videos, Dan.
You're a fucking godsend. Not only a great teacher, but also an epic gamer and most importantly a fellow society member. Not sure your cybertruck plan is gonna work tho
I’ve been circling around between the OT manual, Merlin and the Messy fist the past few weeks and this has crystallized WHY OT is so powerful. You can find endless variation within a section/pattern in discrete sonic units(scenes) switching, slapping, sliding or scratching between any two. Then parts allow sectional contrast to be subtly or radically delineated. Your example of switching out master Fx is a good one; maximize destruction or build transitions as needed. Since master is limited to two Fx this critical I think. Introducing new machines: If your are a guitarist or want play keys a thru or pickup machine with a neighbor can replace a lead part playing on a flex machine. Thanks for your dedication, tasty trap, good humor and sharing your wife’s comments. Keep up the great work.
This video was not only very interesting and brought me forward in my octatrack workflow. I also loved your humor in between! Very varied in between those serious techno producers I watch normally. Definitely worth a subscription :)
Hey man. Great videos. Really appreciated. Thinking of getting an Octatrack again and was just watching for gas help and you have reminded me things i have forgotten, stuff I didn’t know and made me chuckle. Thanks.
I'm glad you read the manual and found it illuminating, because I read it and felt like I came from a different planet to the writer of it. It's by far my least favourite manual.
I just lost a whole bunch of super sweet patterns because I was under the impression that I could change FX inside patterns. WHOOPS! This has led me here to learn about parts. I understand the concept now. It is definitely different and at first it seemed counter-intuitive and stupid and overly complicated.But I have realized the benefits. It's actually really powerful and smart. Thanks for the clarification Bro-Seph! :)
I came to you with thoughts of learning the Octatrack, and I left a better person. Love the videos. Very relatable... which might not be a good thing. Anyways, thanks OctaDad
Nice vid messy. It’s cool to reload the part to get a digitakt like performance, but the other cool thing about that performance trick on the digis is the control all feature, like reversing all tracks or pitching up all tracks or messing with sample start point on all tracks, etc then resetting. Wish control all was avail on the Octatrack. Hopefully on an update
that’s definitely a super good point, and would be an awesome future update for the OT. one of the mitigating things it has is just more options to tweak, even if you can’t tweak it all at once, i suppose. i do sometimes wish i had a DT to pair with my OT though. maybe someday when i’ve achieved enough success to be that maximalist
i’ve read merlins guide and definitely think it’s required reading for anyone using an OT. but i also covered most of what he does in it here, absent of his scene stacking technique. so i’m not sure what you mean. if you’re saying merlins guide is a better resource than my videos, that’s gonna be a hearty “agree” from me though lol
‘Parts’ should be called “Orchestras” or “Bands” and it would make more sense. I’ve had an Octatrack for 7 or 8 years, and I never managed to get comfortable with the arranger. A bigger screen like you get on some devices would have really helped with this. As a musician, I’m always frustrated by the number 16! Why can’t I just record 196 steps, like I would with a tape recorder? It’s really frustrating to have to build up songs bit-by-bit, and this is really where the Octatrack loses out to the DAWs in my view. [I don’t use DAWs anymore for my music but a 32-track digital reorder - tactile!] Another cool feature is the storage of up to 16 scenes for each pattern (or is it per bank 😉). You can then assign any of these scenes to the A and B buttons on the fly to build in a ton of variety. If you look for Merlin’s ‘Some thoughts on the Octatrack’ you will find further helpful hints which will help better understand the manual.
Informative, amusing, I love Cornel West like I hate 1 pattern songs without parts. Merlin is my Octadad but you can be my octapus if you promise to keep the face cam.
Anyone use the arranger to build out most of their tracks (like building out a verse and chorus and then switching parts for a live solo loop using the pickup machine)?
For your back just keep a bar with weights, about 100 lb. nearby and lift it around 8 times every 20 minutes or so, 5 sets. Do a dead lift into military press. This is a compound exercise that will strengthen your back. For back safety, think mentally of pushing the ground away from you which will keep you from lifting initially with your back.
Hey, wait. I came here for Parts: The Clonus Horror. I've already had to put up with some dude and his robots cracking jokes over this cinematic classic.
I just wish OT would get an update so it ressembles the Digitakt Patterns/Banks model, with independant samples per track per pattern. And use patterns for machine switching. Maybe assign the slider to part switching and morph between machines (crazy).
So on one bank, you basically have 32 samples available + sample locking? A flex track basically needs a reference sample loaded onto it and then you can sample lock 63 steps with 1 sample per trig? Am I correct? 🥸
Came here to learn making dope beatz, stayed because.. I don't know, life advice from somebody who seems to have their shit in order? Can you start a cult plz, i'll tell my friends
at 8 mins in how did ypu get the sample for the intro to play fully without looping back to the beggining after the 64bars (4pages) i been dying to know how to let the sample play without looping back to first page
You could make it a one shot trig or you could change the scale of the track to move really slowly, so it doesn't loop every 64 bars, or you could set a trig condition so that the sample only plays once every 4 full repetitions of the pattern.
during the parts reloading thing, what is that effect u did the one u said was your favorite... ? it sounded a fair bit like gate work, is that only available on the mk2 cuz i've never been able otmake my og octa make that proscess so far as i know and i want to fux with that something hard.
should def be available on the mk1! it’s the lofi effect and the parameters i’m messing with are the AMD and AMF. pretty sure it’s amplitude modulation depth and frequency respectively. it’s literally my favorite OT effect so i’m stoked to share it!
@@AtTheTableGames thanks brutha man! p.s. i like your face. as well as your fun explinational videos. i've been messing with my octatrack for a few years now and there's always more to learn with the damned delightfull device. now i just need to wrap my head around making a full set instead of just making tracks.... the joys of being a dj that freestyles everyset, it's impossible to wrap my head around designing one from start to finish.
I really, really resent that you made me laugh! The Octadad thing is frankly disturbing and I would rather not have a mental picture of you being fisted by Elon Musk. That being said, it's a great video that does a really good job at demystifying Parts. Keep up the good work, and give Elon some love. He seems like he's more than the sum of his parts (fists, for example). Nice!
The Messy Desk Just messing. Love the videos and sense of humor. The Octatrack is one complex beast, but ur approach and tips are FINALLY helping me breakthrough! For that I’m grateful.
Dude, thanks for the shout out!!!! That was really kind - You made me laugh and cry!
came for parts. subbed for cybertrucks.
When I got my fist OT, I read the manual and was very confused. Three months later, I sold my OT. When I got my second OT, I took an online video tutorial class, read the manual and everything made so much more sense. I still have that OT four years later and just bought my third OT. Love it. The manual by itself doesn’t make sense, at least didn’t to me, until I was actually able to see it in action while someone explained what was happening.
What online course?
Best channel hands down, breaks down OT in the easiest way plus funny as fuck. Keep it up!
wow thank you so much for those kind words! comments like this are exactly the driving force keeping me making these. i hope to keep impressing! 💕
Lol you are very funny. I don't understand very well english but the the fact I see your face and moves help a lot. I watched almost all your video about OT in a row and you comfort me to buy it soon. Keep making theses awsome videos :)
Best video I’ve seen on any part of the OT. Props for sampling West. Subscribed
That was spectaculary entertaining, keep em coming!
wow, i didn’t know you could change machines in different parts, just samples... makes a huge difference, thanks.
"your fist in my butt for a cybertruck "should be on a t-shirt hahaha. Can't wait to get an octatrack hopefully next month. I love you and your videos, Dan.
You're a fucking godsend. Not only a great teacher, but also an epic gamer and most importantly a fellow society member. Not sure your cybertruck plan is gonna work tho
I love how your wife laughs at your “jokes”. It’s great!
This is the best one ever....I miss your Elektron videos, but I've still got lots in the bank to watch.
I’ve been circling around between the OT manual, Merlin and the Messy fist the past few weeks and this has crystallized WHY OT is so powerful. You can find endless variation within a section/pattern in discrete sonic units(scenes) switching, slapping, sliding or scratching between any two. Then parts allow sectional contrast to be subtly or radically delineated. Your example of switching out master Fx is a good one; maximize destruction or build transitions as needed. Since master is limited to two Fx this critical I think. Introducing new machines: If your are a guitarist or want play keys a thru or pickup machine with a neighbor can replace a lead part playing on a flex machine.
Thanks for your dedication, tasty trap, good humor and sharing your wife’s comments. Keep up the great work.
This video was not only very interesting and brought me forward in my octatrack workflow.
I also loved your humor in between! Very varied in between those serious techno producers I watch normally.
Definitely worth a subscription :)
Helpful video man thanks
i love this octa tutorial
thank u mad ness i am glad you love it
Best breakdown of parts 😍 thank you for taking the time to make this video x
Torn L4-L5 disk…be safe out there, Octasiblings
Game changer. Thanks
Hey man. Great videos. Really appreciated. Thinking of getting an Octatrack again and was just watching for gas help and you have reminded me things i have forgotten, stuff I didn’t know and made me chuckle. Thanks.
Thank you for that message at the end about the four bar loop, that's all I do.
I'm glad you read the manual and found it illuminating, because I read it and felt like I came from a different planet to the writer of it. It's by far my least favourite manual.
I think the important thing to consider the manual is talking about an Octatrak but not your Octatrak.
Big 🦆 energy at 5:44
I love this.
I just lost a whole bunch of super sweet patterns because I was under the impression that I could change FX inside patterns. WHOOPS!
This has led me here to learn about parts. I understand the concept now. It is definitely different and at first it seemed counter-intuitive and stupid and overly complicated.But I have realized the benefits. It's actually really powerful and smart. Thanks for the clarification Bro-Seph! :)
As usual, I tuned in for information and was treated to a comedy cyclone 😂😂😂 Keep on keepin’ on.
I don't even have an Octatrack I'm just here for the commentary!
I liked your informative and entertaining video Octadad.
I can't focus on the lesson due to the craziness of all this hahaha
I came to you with thoughts of learning the Octatrack, and I left a better person.
Love the videos. Very relatable... which might not be a good thing. Anyways, thanks OctaDad
Nice vid messy. It’s cool to reload the part to get a digitakt like performance, but the other cool thing about that performance trick on the digis is the control all feature, like reversing all tracks or pitching up all tracks or messing with sample start point on all tracks, etc then resetting. Wish control all was avail on the Octatrack. Hopefully on an update
that’s definitely a super good point, and would be an awesome future update for the OT. one of the mitigating things it has is just more options to tweak, even if you can’t tweak it all at once, i suppose. i do sometimes wish i had a DT to pair with my OT though. maybe someday when i’ve achieved enough success to be that maximalist
Free Cyber truck idea made me sub, tips like that are rare to find.
A better primer might be reading "merlin's guide on the octatrack" - it covers what the manual did not about parts.
i’ve read merlins guide and definitely think it’s required reading for anyone using an OT. but i also covered most of what he does in it here, absent of his scene stacking technique. so i’m not sure what you mean. if you’re saying merlins guide is a better resource than my videos, that’s gonna be a hearty “agree” from me though lol
Dude you make me laugh but I really wanna learn this thing. LOL
New Adoptee here.....octa on da way
You're very talented at this. Thanks for your effort. I think perhaps that in a year or so you may be the king of the world. You got amazing skin too.
top banter
5:55 🍔
Get on some core exercises Octadad! Your back will thank you by not being hurty. Big love
Chet Brick; only big word he knows is entrepreneur. 🤣☠️🤘🏼🔥
This machine sure can…flex
Thanks octagrandma!
great video, keep the face & double up on the silliness
For weak backs do some core exercises like crunches. Your back will thank you. Great video man. Like your delivery.
And yoga! Great for backs.
5:50 MIN in I subscribed
Thats numberwang!
Man after that "stay with me: u can use parts to make different PARTS of the song ! SUBSCRIBE " I subscribed😆 awesome
‘Parts’ should be called “Orchestras” or “Bands” and it would make more sense.
I’ve had an Octatrack for 7 or 8 years, and I never managed to get comfortable with the arranger. A bigger screen like you get on some devices would have really helped with this. As a musician, I’m always frustrated by the number 16! Why can’t I just record 196 steps, like I would with a tape recorder? It’s really frustrating to have to build up songs bit-by-bit, and this is really where the Octatrack loses out to the DAWs in my view. [I don’t use DAWs anymore for my music but a 32-track digital reorder - tactile!]
Another cool feature is the storage of up to 16 scenes for each pattern (or is it per bank 😉). You can then assign any of these scenes to the A and B buttons on the fly to build in a ton of variety.
If you look for Merlin’s ‘Some thoughts on the Octatrack’ you will find further helpful hints which will help better understand the manual.
Octodad I respect the facts
This is a good channel fr
Weak back here, nice cushy expensive desk chair has been helping with that in the studio.
Informative, amusing, I love Cornel West like I hate 1 pattern songs without parts. Merlin is my Octadad but you can be my octapus if you promise to keep the face cam.
youre great
my back is garbage bro I feel you. I don't even know what sitting comfortably feels like anymore ffs
And here I was, waiting for this parts video, thinking, oooo I'm gonna gain so much insight, *snap*....
oops! all memes
Anyone use the arranger to build out most of their tracks (like building out a verse and chorus and then switching parts for a live solo loop using the pickup machine)?
so much fun! 👍
Hi! is there a way to re order the Banks?
Thanks for your videos!
Thanks, Octaganmaw & thanks Octagranpaw Cornel West, who btw has released at least two music albums, idk if any elektron boxes were used
Did you make the 808s slide using the OT???
You made me a better commie. Subscribed. Thanks mom!
Awesome video ! :)
i like you
kinda
hihi
🚫🔺🚫
OCTADADDY!
For your back just keep a bar with weights, about 100 lb. nearby and lift it around 8 times every 20 minutes or so, 5 sets. Do a dead lift into military press. This is a compound exercise that will strengthen your back. For back safety, think mentally of pushing the ground away from you which will keep you from lifting initially with your back.
Be nice to yourself dude.
Useful as always!
Octadad... Dan is short for Danger..... and Danger has a handlebar mustache
Messy with that BDE
Fab, hey Is it possible to switch parts using midi cc or notes ? I cant see it in the midi charts ?? sysex push ? WANTED 👍
Cool, the Parts feature is one aspect of the OT that I don't take full advantage of...
But you could pitch the sample up in the same part using parameter locks right? But then you can't make new scènes though
Hey, wait. I came here for Parts: The Clonus Horror. I've already had to put up with some dude and his robots cracking jokes over this cinematic classic.
Pick a part a pickled pepper pick a poppy pattern for the part .
I just wish OT would get an update so it ressembles the Digitakt Patterns/Banks model, with independant samples per track per pattern. And use patterns for machine switching. Maybe assign the slider to part switching and morph between machines (crazy).
So on one bank, you basically have 32 samples available + sample locking? A flex track basically needs a reference sample loaded onto it and then you can sample lock 63 steps with 1 sample per trig? Am I correct? 🥸
Came here to learn making dope beatz, stayed because.. I don't know, life advice from somebody who seems to have their shit in order? Can you start a cult plz, i'll tell my friends
at 8 mins in how did ypu get the sample for the intro to play fully without looping back to the beggining after the 64bars (4pages) i been dying to know how to let the sample play without looping back to first page
You could make it a one shot trig or you could change the scale of the track to move really slowly, so it doesn't loop every 64 bars, or you could set a trig condition so that the sample only plays once every 4 full repetitions of the pattern.
I think the value of Sets is that each set has it’s own self-contained sample bank - I guess it’s tidier but like yourself, I never use them.
Hey Octadad, please do more English accents !
Octatadad keep the facecam.
you should look into ylva trax.
during the parts reloading thing, what is that effect u did the one u said was your favorite... ? it sounded a fair bit like gate work, is that only available on the mk2 cuz i've never been able otmake my og octa make that proscess so far as i know and i want to fux with that something hard.
should def be available on the mk1! it’s the lofi effect and the parameters i’m messing with are the AMD and AMF. pretty sure it’s amplitude modulation depth and frequency respectively. it’s literally my favorite OT effect so i’m stoked to share it!
@@AtTheTableGames thanks brutha man! p.s. i like your face.
as well as your fun explinational videos. i've been messing with my octatrack for a few years now and there's always more to learn with the damned delightfull device. now i just need to wrap my head around making a full set instead of just making tracks.... the joys of being a dj that freestyles everyset, it's impossible to wrap my head around designing one from start to finish.
Timecode only the improvised humor segments :).
My back is horrible
my pHeart thanks *YOU* =) thank *YOU* *MOM*
I really, really resent that you made me laugh! The Octadad thing is frankly disturbing and I would rather not have a mental picture of you being fisted by Elon Musk. That being said, it's a great video that does a really good job at demystifying Parts. Keep up the good work, and give Elon some love. He seems like he's more than the sum of his parts (fists, for example). Nice!
Octadad😂
respeto tus conocimientos y tu cara es graciosa :3
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Hi grandma
Great video dude! Anything that helps me to not read the manual much appreciated. That thing must have been written by a fascist.
Subscribe.
Weak lower back Pilates . Just repeat the basics .Will change your life
You close videos the way bartenders close bars....
Hahahahaha !!
YUCK!
I find the facecam grossly engrossing.
me, half awake, reading this as “grossly annoying”: 🥺
me, awake, rereading it correctly: 🤠
The Messy Desk Just messing. Love the videos and sense of humor. The Octatrack is one complex beast, but ur approach and tips are FINALLY helping me breakthrough! For that I’m grateful.
If you can just go ahead and not talk about politics, that'd be great pal
Little less goofing would be nice too tho. 28 minutes could be easily turned into 20 or even 15 (just dreaming) with exact the same usefulness
Pal, I think that ACLU charity compilation MessyDad contributed to was made for you 💋
^ when you think everyone works for you
About your wife: hotter than expected. Also, thanks for the parts vid. Basic stuff, but it's always good to hear somebody else's take.
Chill out with the politics deuce
I love the weird anti-capitalist political rants! Hilarious and life affirming :)