Proba-B OSC for Korg NTS-1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Introducing Proba-B, probability sequencer oscillator for Korg NTS-1.
** EDIT 28/5/2022 - Version 2.0 available
This Oscillator is free. Download link (version 2.1 since 17/7/2022):
github.com/twe...
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Proba-B is a sequencer based oscillator. Use the built-in arpeggiator or record a step sequence, from 1 to 64 steps (default is 8 steps).
Then assign probability values to each step, for step mute, transpose and shape change.
The oscillator waveshape itself is a triangle waveform, with wave folding (shape parameter) and frequency modulation (alt parameter).
Works great with delay effects.
Extra features include: time division and transpose, with auto minor to major scale converter.
It can become quite complicated, but remember that you can simply start by using the arpeggiator, and start setting some probability values for each step.
To understand how it works you really need to read the manual, or watch the complete video, otherwise it may become confusing. There is also a quick reference sheet (github.com/twe...) that is a must to be able to work with the multiple parameters this oscillator offers.
Below are direct times to this video explanations:
04:15 - Intro and waveform, wavefolding and frequency modulation
05:57 - Probability sequencer and parameters 1-3: mute, transpose and shape change
10:58 - Parameter 4: Octave and slide
12:45 - Parameters 5 and 6 introduction: value and function
13:29 - Function 1: Step sequencer
17:40 - Function 2: Restart step
18:52 - Function 3: Sequencer length (number of steps)
20:10 - Function 4: Multi-step edit
20:40 - Function 5: Time division
21:52 - Function 6: Transpose On/Off
23:42 - Function 7: Transpose Min to Maj On/Off
24:09 - Outro and jam from scratch
Quick reference sheet:
github.com/twe...
Detailed instructions (if you prefer reading, or for reference):
github.com/twe...
Please let me know what you think and give any suggestions you like.
Enjoy!
(Follow me on twitter: / tweeeeeak )
This little synth never ceases to amaze me and you have taken it to a whole new level
I can’t believe I just saw this video now
Thank you so much and I liked and of course subscribed. Blessings to you 🥰
So, you saw a video, and couldn't believe you saw it...OK. I tend to believe things like that. Like I can believe your comment, but to use your logic, I can't...
Okay either you have a crazy sense of humor or English isn’t your first language. I was merely trying to compliment you
Yikes please advise ??
Brilliant work, I’ll say it again, you have put the commercial oscillator producers to shame, for sure.
Great job! It's way too much better than most of the paid ones. You are taking NTS-1 to a higher level
Even just by adding a 64 step sequencer you've already done more than Korg has on almost every synth they've put out. Not to mention all the other things. Very nice!
Just getting into NTS1 and this OSC brings so much to the game. Thank you for putting this out for the masses!
You could totally charge money for this and people would pay. I'll probably have to watch this video 20 times to get my head around everything it does. Thanks so much! 😊
Remember you can also check detailed instructions in text, and a quick reference sheet. Links in the video description.
Thank you for your service to the music community.
Wow this oscillator is absolutely wonderful ! ! ! Thank you so much indeed ❤ Instantly subscribed !
That's wonderful! Game changer oscillator here, I will definitely dive into it the soonest! Thank you so much for what you doing
So, I'm tweeeeaking it now too. Thank you for the software and its sources!
This is amazing! I can't believe I'm just seeing this now.
This is really awesome. Thank you!
you've given us something all truly useful! this is genius! bless you. the NTS-1 is deep. I own two and pair them with volca's among other synths. the arpeggiator is one of its great many gifts and I use it alot with my setup this will come in handy. thank you!
You are incredible. Thank you so much.
Fantastic, amazing work, genius.Thank you so much 🍻
Nice work! I can't wait to play with this!
Amazing! Fantastic work. Kudos
dude you are a HERO....thank you so much for sharing
Love it. Amazing stuff ☺️
a lot to take in here. excited to try it out!
Amazing job! thanks a lot.
This sounds fantastic, excellent work 😎😁
Awesome work! Loving it!
Thank you Tweeeeeak; absolutely magnificent. Your efforts are most appreciated.
Thanks!
Thank you for making this! :)
You are a wizard. Thanks for sharing!
You’re making these dude?! So cool man! Hey, can I ask what your favourite free plugins for the nts-1 are and where you find them? Again, great work!
Hi. Thanks for your comment. You can search the official korg logue unit index. I personally enjoy the corrosion effect, though it's heavy on the nts cpu. Also check the FM64 Osc, which is not on that list. It's an FM synth that can load DX7 patches. Cheers
Wow, this is incredible! Thank you.
Brilliant! Thanks so much for a killer osc!
Genial. Better then several commercial osc Sin****e. Free! You got me on twitter too.
I agree with the comments!
Great job!
Subscribed-thanks
Wow what a gift...Thankyou !!!
Thanks a lot!!
Very well done. Wish I could have a look at your code for this. Would love to see more elaborate arpeggio/sequencer tricks on the nts-1!
Hi @dreamer, sorry, but this custom OSC is free but not open source.
@@tweeeeeak228 It's ok. Would just love to understand how you did it.
*magic*
@@_DRMR_ it's basically just a matter of keeping track of what the user does. If parameter 5 is set to 65, activate record mode. When the user plays a note, if record is on, save note in next slot. If play mode ia on, replace the note with the next note. The sequencer is just an array of notes.
@@tweeeeeak228 I guess that makes sense. The whole state of the "sequencer" is evaluated at every pass and cycled with every note-press, right? (the arp just makes it easier to cycle since it does the note-presses for you)
@@_DRMR_ that's exactly what it does 😉
this is awesome. great job!
Thank you - amazing!!
Thanks man!
thx mate!
Very nice, thank you
You are awesome👍👍
Really cool osc...will it work in a Minilogue XD ?
@Wes Jensen you can install it on the minilogue, but it will act strange. Since the minilogue has 4 voices, each voice will run a different instance of the Proba-B osc, and randomizations will be different for each. Maybe in unison or mono modes it works ok. Try it out and let me know, if you wish.
After some noodling around on the NTS-1 I have reached the Krell !
Thank you very much
Thank you!
Amazing
wow
Very cool! Will it work with the minilogue?
Thanks! I believe it will work on the minilogue but only in mono mode, otherwise results are unpredictable.
Thank you for providing a great oscillator !
With nts-1, mobile battery, headphone and proba-B, I'll be forever addicted and forget about time.
The instability of the nts1 ribbon keyboard when typing a sequence is disappointing...
I pray for future consideration.
Thank you.
Thank you @toomuchblues. I have the same frustration as you regarding the instability of the ribbon, and just as I write I'm thinking if it would be nice to have an option to not automatically advance one step, when recording a sequence. This way you would have to manually set the step number you want to record for every step, but you would able to correct the current step more easily. What do you think?
@@tweeeeeak228
I think that option is very good! I don't feel much stress with a short sequence like 4 steps, but it is very effective when creating a long sequence. If you complete it, I would love to try it.
Now I want you to consider another additional function.
I like the slot selection feature of your vbass (parameter 6). If proba-B has it, I can play while switching between multiple sequences. Simultaneous playback of all sequences at Value 4 seems to be interesting. Please try to consider it.
Thank you
@@toomuchblues thank you for your suggestions. I'll see what I can do for the next version of the proba-b.
Question to any NTS-1 users/fans reading this. I've posted the same query on Free Beat's channel.
Maybe you could tell me what's so special about the NTS-1. I have one, and I've built it. Everyone everywhere raves about it. I still don't know why.
1) it's digital, yet all of the dweebs who usually wet themselves over analogue gear love it. Why?
2) the fact that it can't run on batteries, when pretty much anything else of the same size - including Volcas and Pocket Operators - can is a pain in the arse. Having to drag around a USB power pack that's bigger than the synth itself? No thanks.
3) there's no information available from Korg about exactly how third-party modifications work, or are added to the NTS-1, or what effect they have on the information that comes stored on the NTS-1. How are people learning this stuff for themselves? Guesswork? Previous experience with other synths that actually have useful manuals?
4) there's no explanation in the grim one-page "manual" as to what things such as "AHR" and "AR" are. As for the "ASDR" envelope, this appears to have controls for attack and release, but nothing is listed for decay or sustain.
Really, what is so special about it? The fact that it's cheap? Is that it?
Is it the biggest and the best? Certainly not. Can you make great sounds with it? Absolutely. Speaking for myself, I like that it's small because I have limited space. And I guess some people are impressed by what such a small thing can do.
Korg just needs to go ahead and replace their arp function with this, and write you a fat check.
I love this and your other nts osc but I can’t download the sheets form the link?❤
Just updated the links, please check the description again. Thanks for letting me know ;-)
@@tweeeeeak228 thank you 🙏
Hi! I downloaded your tweaks and I'm starting to use them. I have a first strange thing happening, when I set the mute, instead of muting the note it makes a strange 'beep' sound. I understand that the probability works and it affects the correct step, but instead of muting it, it makes this 'beep' sound
Any idea? Thanks
Soooo... Thanks to your oscillator, which I really wanted to try, I discovered that something which I installed previously had done something bad, in fact I factory reset my nts, installed only your oscillator and it works without any issue at all. So it's a double thank you!
If you use the OPEN envelope, or long release, you may get clicks on muted steps. Try using the drone mode which is made just for that: parameter 4 all the way up to 22.
I've never added any third-party stuff to the NTS-1. If you add Proba-B, does this displace something else that comes as standard in the NTS-1, to make room?
If you never added any OSCs, you have plenty of room to add the Proba-B OSC. From the default OSCs of the NTS, only WAVES uses a user slot, and it's the only one you have to be careful not to delete, but if you do there should be a way to recover it.
@@tweeeeeak228 Thanks a lot for this - much appreciated.
Heyy thank you for this videooo
I've just downloaded the v2 of this oscillator but idk how the new drone mode works, can you share some tips about it?
@Hologram4 You should use drone mode when you set the envelope to Open, so it processes better the muted steps avoiding click sounds. That's just what it does, basically. 🙂
Yeahhhhhh! I got the NTS-1 from two days... Please, how can i install Proba-B ? Thanx
There is a nice tutorial by Free Beat. Just search "free beat nts-1 install oscillators" on TH-cam. Sorry for not putting the direct link, youtube filters comments with links.
hello I have an nts it is necessary to connect it to a midi port so that it sounds like this? Thank you
Hello. No, all you have to do is to install the Proba-B oscillator using the Librarian software. The video explains how it works, and there's also a text manual and a Quick reference sheet for downloads. All links are on the video description.
Hueta kakaya to
Thanks, this is sweet!