For the hihat choke group thing, on an Elektron sequencer I like to put both open and closed on one track, and set one of them to the trig condition 'not fill'. So then the fill button mutes one of them, and the mute button mutes both of them. The other advantage of this technique is that if you mute the closed hat with fill, then the open hat is no longer choked and rings out! If you do prefer to work on two separate tracks, you can also use the 'not nei' trig condition for a similar effect.
This fill trig is such an amazing idea, I’ve always felt rough dedicating a whole track to open hats. Using the full condition makes it so much more jammable whilst freeing up a track.
I've got to be honest. When I saw the video length I was like; "how is it gonna take 40mins!?" - then here I am, been on a journey but enjoyed every second. The way that last digitakt beat evolved into such a banger had me hooked. Need you start calling you the post man, you always deliver!
Àgree with that.... You don't achieve perfection when you can't add anything else, but when you can't take anything else away. Keep going that way, Thx!
Fantastic video overall, but the Elektron segment is why I love Ricky so much. Just watching him get lost in the sauce and start vibing to the beats he makes for these videos is so much fun.
“I’m gonna down shift, take it slow and just lay it all out there” - Then proceeds to go at Tinez speed to the point that the digitak couldn’t keep up. I’d hate to see you go faster. My mind would explode. Love the vid. Now need to watch the digitak one at 0.25 speed about 15 times. Loving these types of videos. You explain the history and reasoning behind the beats which, for us non djs, is freaking awesome
I really appreciate the way you teach these concepts. You speak practically about when and where you might use a particular technique and i don't see this being done as much. Like the shaker or tamb reinforcing the kick when it's taken out. Stuff like this really helps level up some of the sections in a song that can be a bit overlooked. Really appreciate what you do.
It's been long time since I had being completely absorbed, tapping my feet, smiling and feeling like I was there with you. It was top notch. A Masterclass... thanks!
Maaaaan, I'm usually not excited about snare lines, but I started making the *stank* face around 26:00. Thanks for the impromptu masterclass! This is right on time!
Awesome episode, sorta "back to the basics" in a way, I seem to remember you doing more of these kinds of things earlier on? Do more again down the line! Love the "how to" vibe and of course: awesome beats! 😀
yea, I know we've gotten far on the channel, and I want to make sure some folks can get up to speed :) We're just trying to have a good time and jam right? Thanks for sticking around long enough to notice :)
So useful. I thought I knew a lot of this already, but there's a ton of stuff in this I'd not thought of. Nice one Ricky, thank you. And that Digitakt beat is dope.
Yes! Shout out to Detroit house. I am in the D. Getting ready for the annual Movement Festival here at the end of the month to showcase Detroit techno and Detroit house!!
Would love more name dropping of who inspires you… maybe specific albums or tracks… I’m always down for checking out music I don’t know. Would love Detroit House recommends…
Bless for the Tamborine tip! Have struggled generally with the weight / vibe of the track coming-and-going too drastically when muting elements. Much awesomeness :)
I saw you using audio cable to record, is it better for volume? I find myself better via usb because I can record all the tracks at the same time without muting anything but the volume is really low. In case I would do a set do you suggest to use the the audio cable to have a correct volume?
I’m using a Roland V Drums TD 30 module as my only drums sound and percussion source. Just because I used to be a drummer years ago and now I’m producing House music and use the module just for studio recording. It has on board many 808/909 sounds and nice percussions like shakers, etc. Do you have any experience with that? Am I missing something from not having a TR8s or other more EDM focused drum machines?
I don't think you're missing out if you can tweak sounds. I still sample my Roland SPD-8 and occasionally use it to play in MIDI parts. It's all about your ears and sense of rhythm really.
I was literally gonna say while watching this stop adding! Ha ha.. It´s hard to stop adding I´m definitely guilty of that also. Yes less is often more.
DT looks like more powerful but many times get into problem that something sounds weird because of many trigs & sound mutations applied & I can’t fix it. Helps just cleaning everything in track 😞 That’s why I prefer more understandable, predictable& way more simple blackbox workflow 🤷♂️
Most metronomes don’t swing so you can gauge against that. I have the 404, but can’t remember if that is true there. Usually I stick to 55 to 60… but am sure we are all different
You don't hear a difference? If you max swing on your drums the rhythm should change, try listening with hi hats no swing and then max swing. It will loosen it up, can even make it almost off beat from just the straight robotics of no swing on these sequencers. Tho a PO isn't the best example to try this on, if you had a higher quality groove box where you can set individual swing per instrument track it might stick it more.
It took me a while to understand it too. All swing does is makes the second and fourth hits early or late (in a 4 step pattern). So it's a form of microtiming. It's often displayed as a percentage, in that no swing = 50% (because without swing the second and fourth hits would be exactly halfway between the first and third hits, if you were using a stopwatch to time them)
Speaking for the collective here…
We love the way your mind works.
Much appreciation for the way you share the creative process.
Gracias Ricky!
For the hihat choke group thing, on an Elektron sequencer I like to put both open and closed on one track, and set one of them to the trig condition 'not fill'. So then the fill button mutes one of them, and the mute button mutes both of them. The other advantage of this technique is that if you mute the closed hat with fill, then the open hat is no longer choked and rings out! If you do prefer to work on two separate tracks, you can also use the 'not nei' trig condition for a similar effect.
ah yes I always forget about the neighbor trigs! The fill one is a good one to know too. Thanks for the information!
This fill trig is such an amazing idea, I’ve always felt rough dedicating a whole track to open hats. Using the full condition makes it so much more jammable whilst freeing up a track.
I've got to be honest. When I saw the video length I was like; "how is it gonna take 40mins!?" - then here I am, been on a journey but enjoyed every second. The way that last digitakt beat evolved into such a banger had me hooked.
Need you start calling you the post man, you always deliver!
haha! Thanks for hanging through to the end! I really appreciate the support and the new name
Just picked myself up a Digitakt as my first drum machine! These vids are super helpful, so thank you
Nice… it’s a great product.
Enjoy! Now it has slicing capabilities, load it with sample chains of kits and it becomes the best drum machine in the world in my humble opinion.
Àgree with that.... You don't achieve perfection when you can't add anything else, but when you can't take anything else away.
Keep going that way, Thx!
Fantastic video overall, but the Elektron segment is why I love Ricky so much. Just watching him get lost in the sauce and start vibing to the beats he makes for these videos is so much fun.
Thanks for showing the Blackbox goodness!
Ricky strikes gold at 29:10 and mines the seam for a truly fantastic loop. Magical!
Awesome - more Blackbox content please :)
preach.
The blackbox is so powerful. Damn. I got one. YES.
“I’m gonna down shift, take it slow and just lay it all out there” - Then proceeds to go at Tinez speed to the point that the digitak couldn’t keep up. I’d hate to see you go faster. My mind would explode. Love the vid. Now need to watch the digitak one at 0.25 speed about 15 times. Loving these types of videos. You explain the history and reasoning behind the beats which, for us non djs, is freaking awesome
More content like this pls, love these workflow tips!
This video is a must seen for every house music producer. Full of tips and knowledge! Thanks a lot for sharing it!
having spent all day banging my head against a brick wall for inspiration, this is like a breath of fresh air
I really appreciate the way you teach these concepts. You speak practically about when and where you might use a particular technique and i don't see this being done as much. Like the shaker or tamb reinforcing the kick when it's taken out. Stuff like this really helps level up some of the sections in a song that can be a bit overlooked. Really appreciate what you do.
Always nice to watch you tweak Digitakt. You the real house machine :)
Thanks!
Paul thanks so much for the support!
It's been long time since I had being completely absorbed, tapping my feet, smiling and feeling like I was there with you. It was top notch. A Masterclass... thanks!
Conical, I appreciate you and thanks for hanging out!
Maaaaan, I'm usually not excited about snare lines, but I started making the *stank* face around 26:00. Thanks for the impromptu masterclass! This is right on time!
This video (and your whole channel) is a complete gem for all music making, thank you so much! Keep it going!
Working on a Elektron is not for me, but BOY! do I love watching you rOcK that box!! So inspiring!
Shoutout from the D! Detroit Modular is a great shop for those visiting to check out
I always learn something from you. This was a fantastic lesson, thank you!
Ayyyyyeeee shout out to you Ricky! Hope you are coming to the city for movement this year! 6:47
i have a difficult relationship with rides as i find them overpowering but that pitch drop did the trick!
Thank you Ricky! This is a gem of a video. Love the cooking up house tutorials on Digitakt!!
This man is just giving away free game. So much sauce in this video. Big ups Ricky, hurry up and come to London
Awesome episode, sorta "back to the basics" in a way, I seem to remember you doing more of these kinds of things earlier on? Do more again down the line! Love the "how to" vibe and of course: awesome beats! 😀
yea, I know we've gotten far on the channel, and I want to make sure some folks can get up to speed :) We're just trying to have a good time and jam right? Thanks for sticking around long enough to notice :)
Ricky, you are like synth bob ross. I always enjoy the videos. Also people compliment the press record hat every time I wear it
So useful. I thought I knew a lot of this already, but there's a ton of stuff in this I'd not thought of. Nice one Ricky, thank you. And that Digitakt beat is dope.
Real House lesson here, you rocks!
As always super cinematic nice shots - I like straight after the visualization of the po kick waveforms … always always great videos from you!!!
Very informative as in music creation in a whole, love it
Really enjoyed this one!
Nice. Picked up some great tips there, both for rhythm creation and Digitakt programming. Thanks!
Enjoyed every second of this video - thanks for sharing your creational process! 😊
Man that beat with those chords on digitakt slaaaaaps! Perfect example of less is more. Can groove to that all night long brother
Didn't know about the PO-12 ratchet. Thanks!
Man, this is magic Ricky! Between guys like you and VoltageCtrlr (aka Shiro) I’m just learning how to get so much outta my gear man. Elektron is life!
Knowledge is POWER!❤❤❤ Adopted the polyrhythmic stuff on the digitakt. Thanks man
hell yes!
Nice one Mr T.
Detroit in da House! Whatup doe!
Man this SRR-Ride is the sound of the decade
Yeah man. That was taaaaaaasty.
Yes! Shout out to Detroit house. I am in the D. Getting ready for the annual Movement Festival here at the end of the month to showcase Detroit techno and Detroit house!!
Hell yes! So jealous, it's my favorite festival. Mainly all the after parties too haha!
Awesome. We need more beat breakdowns
Thanks for the tips. Your vids are super informative and inspirational. Had the ugly face on when the chords hit! Stone groove!
oh the Deckard's Dream chords, man. Lovely pack. Had way too much fun with it 🥰
Thanks for the tips and inspiration!
I needed this one right here! Thanks man!
yezzir! Thanks for the support homie
Love this! Really helpful and most cool.
Thank you. Loving this content 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much for this!
That digitakt groove is heavy
Picked up a Circuit rhythm and would like to see House Drums tutorial on it.
O man I'm gonna enjoy this one.
Thanks for tuning in Dekkie!
Would love more name dropping of who inspires you… maybe specific albums or tracks… I’m always down for checking out music I don’t know. Would love Detroit House recommends…
Andrés, Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Rick Wade
Also Marcellus Pittman!
@@emiliogomez8443 thx..l will listen!
@@thawkil thx!
Pure sound
Great tute and love the monkey house analogy! 😅
Ricky please do a video on your sound selection process!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤌🏽
this was a great one, THANK YOU!
Bless for the Tamborine tip! Have struggled generally with the weight / vibe of the track coming-and-going too drastically when muting elements. Much awesomeness :)
Nice video brother!!! Super inspiring for sure! 👍🏾
This was dope 👏👏👏
Where can I get good house samples from? Are there free samples in the internet or does it always cost something?
Great video. I love it
We love u in Detroit Ricky
Nice, can you show it on popular platforms like MPC and Maschine as well?
i second this!
As always, nice process/thinking + tips video! Keep up the good work! btw - what's up wit your function key?
I saw you using audio cable to record, is it better for volume? I find myself better via usb because I can record all the tracks at the same time without muting anything but the volume is really low. In case I would do a set do you suggest to use the the audio cable to have a correct volume?
36:48 “Whoa. Easy there, partner.” 😅
Hey from Detroit!
Much Love!
Ricky: swing is very important
Me and my Volca Beats: aww :(
😅
That tamborine!!
Nice shout out to the D Whaddupdoe!?
This the type a beat that'll make you convulse on the dancefloor 😂
Now I want a t-shirt that says, "Go stare at a bird...".
What about laptops and programs wise??
Nice but I wouldn't put all those open hats on a house track any more
Drums sounds on the Digitakt all comes from the factory onboard?
shoutout detroit ricky
can u make apartment drums
🤣😂🤣
so when is the Ricky vid coming on the new Heat +FX
I’m using a Roland V Drums TD 30 module as my only drums sound and percussion source. Just because I used to be a drummer years ago and now I’m producing House music and use the module just for studio recording. It has on board many 808/909 sounds and nice percussions like shakers, etc. Do you have any experience with that? Am I missing something from not having a TR8s or other more EDM focused drum machines?
I don't think you're missing out if you can tweak sounds. I still sample my Roland SPD-8 and occasionally use it to play in MIDI parts. It's all about your ears and sense of rhythm really.
I was literally gonna say while watching this stop adding! Ha ha.. It´s hard to stop adding I´m definitely guilty of that also. Yes less is often more.
Did u go see Theo Parrish in LA recently?
White function button on the Digitakt? Did you wear down the orange one?
nah, just saw this one at the office haha. swiped it!
First I thought making HOUSE music was cheating and simple but...nahhh. The DETAILS in the Drums gotta move you.
If it sounds good it sounds good no matter the complexity. No such thing as cheating in art
DT looks like more powerful but many times get into problem that something sounds weird because of many trigs & sound mutations applied & I can’t fix it. Helps just cleaning everything in track 😞 That’s why I prefer more understandable, predictable& way more simple blackbox workflow 🤷♂️
Polyend Tracker? 😢
yesss
V E L O C I T Y
Yo bro, how come you didn’t go to Superbooth? 🎉
Too much moolah missing from my wallet haha
You have no idea of how good the screen looks after you remove the protective film. Cheers
"go stare at a bird" 💀
Waddup doe!
The swing is always where I get lost - I use a SP404 and I just max out swing without knowing how its affecting my drums
Most metronomes don’t swing so you can gauge against that. I have the 404, but can’t remember if that is true there. Usually I stick to 55 to 60… but am sure we are all different
You don't hear a difference? If you max swing on your drums the rhythm should change, try listening with hi hats no swing and then max swing. It will loosen it up, can even make it almost off beat from just the straight robotics of no swing on these sequencers.
Tho a PO isn't the best example to try this on, if you had a higher quality groove box where you can set individual swing per instrument track it might stick it more.
It took me a while to understand it too. All swing does is makes the second and fourth hits early or late (in a 4 step pattern). So it's a form of microtiming. It's often displayed as a percentage, in that no swing = 50% (because without swing the second and fourth hits would be exactly halfway between the first and third hits, if you were using a stopwatch to time them)
Dogs and cats??
Boots and cats!!
Groove masterclass w Ricky
😊
❤
🎉
That first beat sounds more Chicago to me , more s jackin style .