I just found all the factory samples from TE EP133/KOII, free to download drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lqHracO15q4tDPq2FWmVHpW-x6wMKaYH Shout out to DECIMA1 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZttmrmkaMfYiJc.html

@mtibbs111

7 ай бұрын

I was coming over to share the same link. Thanks, Michael! I always appreciate your perspective. Now it’s time to rewatch the Dirtywave M8 GAS Therapy video 😂

@noiseworks

7 ай бұрын

Dude 🎉😂

@DespaceMan

7 ай бұрын

Awesome more wav samples added to my library, thanks man.

@deedd4401

7 ай бұрын

I wonder if there's a similar source for the og pocket operators

@GuitarsAndSynths

7 ай бұрын

nice! I need to load these up to my Octatrack and SP404 MK2.

For someone who has never seen you channel, just ordered my KO, and haven't been making music for years, i think you're spot on. I was using nothing but ableton years ago and i thought this product would be a good idea to help jumpstart me back into music but considering i would just be learning "how to do the same old tricks over again" im reconsidering not only my purchase, but my approach. Thank you for that. Subscribed.

@ToyKeeper

7 ай бұрын

There are benefits to using hardware... like, playing an instrument instead of using a mouse and qwerty keyboard. But if you want to make songs, it's important to have something solid at the center of your workflow, and that solid core is usually a DAW. I personally like the Ableton style of doing things, but don't want a computer in my process, so I'm using a Force and just one hardware instrument... and it completely cured my GAS. Now when I watch videos about new synths, it gives me ideas for things to try on my current gear, but it doesn't make me want to buy anything.

@johnviera3884

Ай бұрын

get Koala. I had an MPC 1000. I sold it because Koala it’s better than any hardware sampler.

"At a first glance ... ticking all the boxes" ... waiting for an eventual bad gear review on this :)

Koala is an ever expanding multitool. I appreciate you for continuing to spread its reach.

let me guess... koala edit: yep. this software is just unbeatable

@dvbtune

7 ай бұрын

😂

@dvbtune

7 ай бұрын

Koala for everything, but it's so late for me

@SToad

7 ай бұрын

Please be koala please be koala

@darknes18

7 ай бұрын

Koala is nice but I have a small phone and big hands. Not a great combination

@g8610g

7 ай бұрын

But.. koala is paid

Man you are my hero, everytime i have the impulse on buying new gear i always return to your channel and i stop the impulse. Thanks a lot!

Awesome episode as always. It’s all about making music and not collecting trendy gear! 🎹🎸🤟

@JeanLucConnery

7 ай бұрын

Except it is about collecting cool looking gear right? I mean I like collecting stuff.

@TheDungeonDive

7 ай бұрын

But often it’s the specific gear that is the most inspiring.

@KeytarKris

7 ай бұрын

@@TheDungeonDive I can agree to that, but buying more gear than you are producing music can be a very real hazard

@KeytarKris

7 ай бұрын

@@JeanLucConnery we all do, but how good of a musician are you. Probably could have made just as good music without new gear.

@Thekidisalright

7 ай бұрын

I really envy people that doesn’t suffer from GAS

I just stumbled on your channel and immediately subbed after watching this vid. I really appreciate your anti-GAS approach and focus on personal skill improvement. Such a refresher after being inundated with essentially advertising infomercials from most “music gear review” channels. Keep it up - thank you! 🤘

@playpm

7 ай бұрын

Appreciated, but don't take my words all, it's just another extreme edge balancing the market.

Michael your vids are such a sobering and re-aligning energy in this world of new stuff. While gas does not affect me a as much - your reminder to make music with what you have is always relevant. Thanks and keep up the good work!

As always, I appreciate your reminders. The siren song of hardware that does things my iPad already does-and in a more limited fashion-keeps calling to me. At least with Teenage Engineering, their marketing makes it clear they don’t want me as a customer. 😄

@georgemeller4074

7 ай бұрын

I'm baffled by TE as a company. I don't get how they exist, charging such absurd prices for their equipment; all of it is techno-minimalist stuff, reminiscent of mid-90's computer hardware, and is generally made using the same kinds of parts... They're neatly packaged and clean-looking, but that's about it. 🤷🏻🤷🏻 Their business model is just... weird. It's like their banking on yuppies contracting G.A.S. simply because they don't actually understand what a product does.

@crnkmnky

7 ай бұрын

​@@georgemeller4074 Whatever they're trying to do, it seems to work for them. Luxury products do have advantages. I know a KZreadr who found a lot of value in their tiny-ass mixer and little speaker/looper. I don't know if the magical spells wore off yet, since I covered my eyes for protection. 🙅🏿‍♀️

I'm always so happy when you post. Most original videos in the hardware space.

This guy’s deadpan sense of humor and the way he spoofs other KZreadrs is just so top tier. I love it.

Finally a sane viewpoint to contrast all the GAS. Kudos!

Michael I just wanna say thanks for always sharing your knowledge you've always remind me that we don't need gears to create, just a DAW and how to properly utilize it

You are 100% right. New gear can not make up for the lack of creativity. I love your work. Keep it up. God bless. Sani

@christdolphin69

7 ай бұрын

a hardware workflow can totally change your creative process and enhance creativity. there is a reason why people choose to go dawless/outside of the computer. people who work with computers, for example to "remind" people that they can just use their computer for free is not a revelation

1:20 Michael turns into Florian Pilz in seconds 😂

Thank you for continuing to make videos for this series!

I’ve been waiting for this one!

After the announcement of the K.O. 2 Sampler just waited for the a GAS therapy episode about it and here it is. ❤ Btw.: i bought a cheap ipad some weeks ago and installed Koala, from which i heared first from this channel. Quick and powerful app! I have a lot of fun with it.

fantastic video rly convinced me to just start my music prod journey (that ive been hesitating to try for 20 years) because DAWs seemed overwhelming and hardware is so enticing. thank you bro. earned a sub fasho

Always enjoy your videos Michael. Very informative and to the point. Keep up the great work.

Thank you for this wake up call! Just downloaded Koala - and if I don't get round to using it, it didn't cost me £299 :)

thank you i had a GAS problem in photography. your channel slaps

the importance of your work is immeasureable. thank you once again

OMG I needed dis GAS so bad this week i have had the most i have felt so meh seeing thing all over the internet but can you trust the internet any more i may need GAS Therapy

@g8610g

7 ай бұрын

The internet is just Television 2.0. It's main purpose is selling you things while creating mediocre content to keep you watching the commercials 😜 Quality entertainment is always found in hobbies.

@crnkmnky

7 ай бұрын

I don't know why… the way you typed that, I imagined you with literal gas 💨 caused by your GAS. 😸

This is your best video yet Michael!

The truth of it all is that these types of products are good for maintaining the need to evolve electronic instruments over time...and as we can see, it is also good for making other products like Koala gain publicity. It is always good that there is news products in the market, for better or worse. I prefer seeing new products in our lives each year and not being stuck in Ableton Live for the rest of our short lives. Peace ✌🏻

You are absolutely correct, thank you for knocking some sense into me. Seriously. I have enough devices, enough gear, etc. What I really need to do is myself into gear with improving my abilities and skills, I need to actually sit down and make music rather than fiddling with loop after loop after loop on new toys.

Love your content and videos. You always get straight to the point. You’re literally not wrong. Point proven.

Absolutely 100% agree and I was pretty much primed to buy this as soon as I saw it. It looks absolutely beautiful. I love the whole 1980s Calculator aesthetic. But 64 MB? And don’t get me started on broken speakers and faders straight out of the box, I say this as a teenage engineering fanboy too (before they started selling $1500 tables, I mean)

stuff like koala gives old phones a new purpose haha dedicated sampler and sample/best of everything collection etc. also the touchscreens and displays are still amazing. also your content is amazing keep us on the wright path haha:)

Teenage Engineering almost got me this time around... Thanks for the slap on the wrist and the samples!

Your videos are always a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

you've changed your delivery of the message and it comes across way better then your earlier vids. awesome and keep it up!

@playpm

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and my current setup is way cheaper than previous ones, I’ll talk about it in the future.

I love how you advocate for DIY when it's more affordable and high quality!

Always a big Thank You for keeping us focus and show lighting Koala Sampler as a better alternative than the EP-133, for I've been a Koala Sampler user since day one! Again, Thank you from the Koala Sampler Community.

@Purrrelll

7 ай бұрын

What community? Please…How on earth a 4 dollar app can have a community? How do you come up with these kind of crap. Do the community gather somewhere we don’t know of? By the way, there tens of sampler apps, do they have communities?

I already bought my EP-133, K.O.II and enjoying the crap out of it, but I came here to say that I think you make some great points and I appreciate your thoughts and insight ✌

great to hear you again, think as you

“We got KO II at home” KO II at home: 🐨

I was as gassing over this box but you and Koala saved the day. Thanks 👍

I was waiting for this video. Thanks for sharing 🙂

All your videos are a big win. Actually useful!

@playpm

7 ай бұрын

Or a lose? I lost my time and nobody pays me back 😄

@PorchBass

7 ай бұрын

@@playpm virtue is it's own reward.

Thanks Michael and Happy Birthday!

Yoooo! I'm so glad to find you, brother. Michael is keeping it real 💯. 🔥🔥🔥

the music world doesn't deserve you man. You are awesome!!

I’m starting to really thank my lucky stars I bought my MacBook instead of more beat making gear. I first got the dr. sample 303. It sparked a revolution in my mind. I became obsessed with, records, different record players, tapes of various formats, the different tape players and recorders and instruments. I filled my house with all kinds of 90’s musical toys that could cost a fortune to some. Then eventually the 404 mk2 and I do love using them. Although, there is no denying that you can achieve a smoother and more tactile workflow with the same, if not better results using a MacBook with GB and Koala. You won’t be seeing me selling them or trying to pawn them off anytime soon though. Once you put all that stuff in the same daw, it’s like a party in there. I love these videos. It really is showing us all and re teaching the lesson that started this beat stuff. You don’t need all the fancy new crap that costs a bunch of money to make good beats. In fact, often times, limiting yourself to stay inside a little box with added limitations can make you compromise ideas you would of never thought of otherwise. This brings new sound to the table and usually improves the workflow. Much like modern music corporations have a strong hold over the music we listen to on the radio. They get to tell us what is “good” and “acceptable” to be a hit played on the air. Akai and other analog machine companies are now trying to tell you how to make beats and limit you in the wrong ways. In your wallet. They don’t want to see you as a professional musician for real. You would probably make more money than them with less work. Everybody needs to take notes from this gentleman right here. He is onto something big.

Michael you'd want to watch your back, the big synth manufacturers will be out for you

Waited for this one 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

Love this channel!

as someone who bought and returned a ko 2 with a bad fader, heed my words: use what you've got, and don't let the gas overtake you

Totally agree bro, I got a pocket full of money and this doesn't gas me at all. Good video

I didn't give up on my musical dreams and take a visual art career to skimp on gear dammit! (You are totally right as usual but I think my wife has trumped us both this Xmas)

Gracias bro estos vídeos son necesarios y aportan un gran valor. Ojalá Koala pueda esponsorear tu gran trabajo!

Your videos are very healing my friend. Thank you. Im just in the process of selling my entire studio of many synthesizes, sequencers outboard fx etc etc. Thousands of moneys worth. It all was just catching dust. Funnily I bumped into your content after I made the tuff decision but its so confirming. Looking forward to live freely again without all the stuff, Gear addiction is a serious desease lol,

@playpm

5 ай бұрын

Wish you happy improving yourself and getting better 🧗

haven't even watched it yet... but YESSSSSSS! you're back!!!

@JoeCarterDesigns

7 ай бұрын

You're the best cure for my crazy GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). I always think that a new 'toy' will make me able to make music... but need to just make it with what I've got.

As soon as I saw this product and the price and heard everyone saying "what a bargain!", I could here you saying "too much!". And I tend to agree. :) Although you couldn't find a good way emulate a broken fader with software. 😅

THE LEGEND RETURNS

Welp... Thank you for the kick of reality. I've had the Koala sampler on my iPad for a couple of years and I never really dug in to it. Always something else to play with... life comes along, etc. To say that I feel hilariously dim for not even realizing simple functions on the thing would be an understatement. But hey, the TE released the KO2 I was all hyped up! I am so eternally glad that I kept my wallet shut. I;ll be watching more Koala vids from now on!

Great Video. I am happiest pressing big plastic knobs while making hip hop. Using a dedicated hardware for music brings joy unlike a computer, the ultimate distraction machine.

I’ve been making music off and on for 20 years. And you are absolutely right. Social is full of product videos masquerading as reviews though.

Cheers from Guandong! You rock!

The Koala updates are AWESOME!!! The Mixer and Important libraries are fantastic 👍✨ I totally agree with your assertion that the K.O.II is an overhyped feelgood toy. Koala popped into my head right away! 😂 I've been using FL Studio Mobile a lot lately as well. Between the two, the possibilities are endless ✌️😮

Waiting for this one! X

That Cuckoo's intro killed me man 😂

What a refreshing video; subbed

I love this video, and all your gas videos. I was working on a little track today with none of my hardware, and it's interesting how long I went just jamming and having fun for the first time in a while, just to get through a particularly crappy day. All of a sudden I was struggling with drums and wishing out loud I had a solution, and my spouse said "oh, you mean like your 808?" and I laughed because it lets me know which of these fancy toys I really love and miss, and which ones are just kinda extra presets and a subtle variant on the theme of "2-4 oscillator subtractive analog polysynth" or "DX7 but looks different."

I use Koala Sampler everyday and I was dead set on buying an SP404. Then came the EP 133 which is less expensive and cool looking so I thought I would buy the EP 133 instead. After watching this video I've changed my mind. Apparently koala is all I need. Thank you.

Wow... I wasn't even aware that Koala Sampler is available for PC and MAC! 😳😳 Thanks for sharing! 😎

+1 to this: 4:53 "It's just a good-looking toy, makes you feel good while pressing the buttons. If you want to make music, then you should make music... and put your time and effort on improving your skills." I love toys, but the EP-133 KO-2 seems like it's only for making quick low-effort beats, and I'd rather use something designed for actually producing complete songs.

Your videos are always spot on...

You said something that you are absolutely right, most of us who pass by here should focus more on improving musical skills instead of buying more gadgets to do more or less the same.

Thank you. Always inspiring.

I think I found out about koala sampler from this channel way back when the sp404mkII came out...couldn't be more happy with the purchase, and I use it way more than any other gear or even Ableton, simply because of its workflow and by having it in my pocket..The export options only sweeten the deal..so thanks for recommending it! Cheers! (the EP-133 does look sexy though)

👏🏽 this approach to gear really separates the doers from the dreamers

You also don't have to go traveling, you can always drop a yellow man on any point on Google Maps and see the place. 1. Cheaper 2. Can visit unlimited number of places in one hour 3. No sweat. 4. No need to spend vacation days! just saying.

@playpm

7 ай бұрын

Already did them all 😋

@g8610g

7 ай бұрын

This is like a mini godwin argument. @playpm is just right. Its not justifiable objectively

@llliiillliiilll404

7 ай бұрын

@@g8610gI know I know. Already downloaded the app and found it super convenient and functional! Spent an hour yesterday with my son, making beats on it 😊. But there is also a value in putting your phone/computer away and play.

You're the best. Thank you!

Bless. Your videos are dope af

I love this channel.

well done hommie, GAS is real

I agree but i understand many people got the PO K.O for the portability and having a small and portable device with physical buttons and potentiometers you instead of another app I'm your phone. I don't think portability is a key feature of the K.O II and I will totally try koalas. Thank you for sharing

@PeterKoperdan

Ай бұрын

Yes, a cool hardware device can inspire you to create. However, people are great at lying to themselves about their decisions. I think it is very difficult for people to be able to differentiate between a genuine inspiration that a device *might* provide and a simple craving to buy a shiny new toy. It's usually a craving to buy a shiny new toy. GAS is real in the music and photographer community. Some people are able to honestly admit that they are suffering from GAS, but many people will rationalize their craving-driven purchases instead.

When they released it, I thought: What’s special about this one. And you’re right: Nothing. 😅

Dude I love you 💪🏼

this is great advice to not buy lots of synth or music gear. The Virus TI2 was one of the greatest hardware all in one synths in a box outside of working just ITB in a DAW.

Im totally with u when u say “better improve your skills” and overall this GaS thing. Thank u for that sobriety! But! I guess why I dont see anybody who making solid stylish creative music with koala? I mean, if I can pick up top 100 beatmakers, chances to meet someone with koala is close to zero. Why?

Love your vids

This man is a saint out here saving all of us fools from ourselves with his words of wisdom.

Thank you, Michael!

“At the first glance it’s is ticking all the boxes” I love how Audiopilz is now a historical legend

Thank you for dunking on good-looking trash from companies like teenage engineering. I can now save money and make music instead ✨

thanks so much Michael for those videos! greetings from italy

God bless you Michael. You do a public service sir.

Welcome back

Id agree the ep-133 is basically a toy but I bought it knowing that, and judging it on that basis ive had a lot of fun messing around with it

Been subscribed a long time. I don’t need to know…but your vids are a wonderful and welcome reminder to focus on creation and beauty and music rather than spending money on hardware…especially if it takes one back in some form or another. Pretty funny how your older MacBook and my standard 2020 iPad have far more options and capabilities than these overpriced things which do so far less with little to nothing that’s above. Yes. Let’s focus on creativity and music first. First. Always first! Keep creating and challenging, brother! I’m…WE are loving it! 🙂

I watched an in-depth review of the K.O.II by Cuckoo few days. Although i love watching Cuckoo’s review, even he cant save me from clicking off the video due to how clunky the K.O.II workflow is.

@playpm

7 ай бұрын

This comment is like yesterday once more 😅

Yes! Finally someone said the truth. Don't spend your time and money trying to find better tools... work on improving your skillset as a musician.

best channel on synth tube

Lovely Intro. Hi from Austria

thank you for that video!!!!:-) Always its good to be reminded about GAS issues. Bless

Sold out til the new year anyway. Scalpers selling sealed ones for £550 on eBay, lol. I'm happy with my SP303/NTS-1/MicroBR combo.