Model:Cycles 2 (Reverb & Distortion)
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In this second video about the Elektron Model:Cycles I take a look at the reverb effect, distortion/overdrive, and "punch" (the M:C effect that is kind of like an accent - but it also distorts). I like ambient music a lot, also lo-fi music, and these effects lean that way. I show (see timeline) how you can use panning to remove the dry signal and isolate some very ambient reverb tails. I also describe how to get some very lo-fi sounds with the distortion/punch (but how these might be difficult to mix with clean sounds without some sort of external processing). The next video is going to be entirely dedicated to the many things you can do with the Model:Cycles delay effect. Thanks a lot for watching!
Channel Update: As mentioned in the Intro, I'm planning on going back to doing serial videos all in a row (in order to finish a series more quickly). I'll continue to upload ambient music videos (Delta Waves) in between each tutorial series.
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This was great, thank you ✌️
@undulations
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for checking it out!
You are too good to us, Mr. Undulations! Thank you for uploading these informative videos.
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Awww, you are welcome! I appreciate the feedback!
It's amazing the way you explain, it feels like I'm right there beside you. Thanks for the video!
@undulations
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks a lot for watching🙏🏼!
You are awesome at doing these tutorials - You take your time with an in depth explanation & it is hugely beneficial for a beginner .. my Cycles is on the way & I know I will be again referencing to all of your videos - I look forward to more as you create them. Your time & explanation & knowledge really gives me a confidence that I can use this instrument for my own creativity .. thank you so much !
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
drum33697 Hey, I appreciate you taking the time to say this; it means a lot to me! ps I’m working on the 5th video right now: a more in-depth look at using the sequencer on the Model:Cycles. Thanks for watching🙏🏼!
I really liked that distorted track with the two velocities on the drums and the gated chord.
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I want to try that with some of the other synthesis Machines on it, see what changes. Best wishes!
A data management video would be great! I know it’s all about the music but that’s a topic we all use and it would be cool to see how others’ go about it. 😎
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for the feedback!
@rgrant
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, if it can cross over with the Model Samples that would be good too.
Interesting video. Sir you are better than any instructions manual 🙏👍🇬🇧
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Best wishes!
Yo mate thanks for making these vids for the cycles.. keep it up bro, good work :D . you provide alot of info for us noobs so far xD
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Ivan Ivanovsky Hey, you are welcome! Will do👍🏻!
Thanks for the most in depth tutorials out there 😊
@undulations
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks so much for checking out the channel🙏!
@cangas2001
Ай бұрын
Pretty much this.
Hello again Dr Nim. Weird times at the moment. Never seen Brighton so quiet. Thanks for this video. I am loving my Cycles. Have written an album on it. I use the reverb in breakdowns so your input is very helpful. Regards AL
@minisynthcollective7822
4 жыл бұрын
Done 24 big beat style House tracks. Will put on soundcloud soon. Check my album called influences by Mini synth Collective on sound cloud.
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
I will look for it!
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe! Thanks for checking the video out.
Love your videos
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
theinvisibleman Thank you very much🙏🏼!
Great noise trick and the distortion/punch on that chord was great. Kinda like an lfo? The chord machine, and reverb seem ready made for ambient music.
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Agreed, parameter-locking is a lot like a special sort of LFO (synced, discrete, and settable values). Totally agree about the chord+reverb. I want to see how other tracks/machines go along with it. Thanks a lot for watching!
Good stuff! My M:C is on a FedEx truck headed my way! I was taken back by the Spirograph parts! I got mine for Christmas back when it was a NEW toy on the market! Wish I still had it… but maybe I’ll just grab a new set!
@undulations
2 жыл бұрын
I guess I was just thinking "Cycles", orbits, and that the Spirograph parts sort of fit that. Enjoy your new gear, and thanks for checking out the video🙏🏼!
Wow amazingly clear !!! Thks for this free masterclass to me bloc m’y mine !!!!
@undulations
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼!
@toffchunks
2 жыл бұрын
@@undulations blow my mind 🔥🔥🔥
My M:C arrived late May and naturally I've learned the basics if not some extra also. KZread suggestioned your tutorials to me the other day and I've really enjoyed these. It seems that there are much more to explore in this little machine. Don't know if you have done the video about the data managent yet, but that's one interesting topic. Thank you very much for this tutorial!
@undulations
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I haven't done the data management video yet, but I'm going to (thinking that a shorter, 10-20 min, video will work for that). Thanks a lot for the feedback! ps That's great to hear that the video was recommended!
Love your videos, under the microscope analysis, etc. meaningful, Question: Could one use a Model:Cycles and Model:Samples together synced via MIDI and have each device send program changes to each other to switch patterns, hence making a “song mode” for both units? Question: Could one plug both devices into a laptop/computer/DAW/Cubase and have the DAW recognize both devices at the same time plus have either the Model:Cycles or Model:Samples monitor the combined audio of both devices plus the DAW audio? Love your videos UNDULATIONS!
@undulations
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks very much🙏🏼 I was out of town, haven't done the exact things you mentioned - I'll take a look at it and get back to you👍🏻
Hello, i have just discovered your channel, such an amazing place! I have one question. I'm about to pull the trigger and buy the model cycles but, the effects can be assign to a step like the machines? Many thanks in advance!
@undulations
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks very much for the feedback🙏🏼! You can control _how much_ reverb there is for a track on each step (i.e. parameter locking [or live recording] the reverb send amount) but you can't control the global reverb parameters (i.e. size and tone) in that way. Same for delay send amount (yes) vs. delay parameters (time and feedback, no). So, in a nutshell, the global fx settings have to be controlled by hand (or from something like a DAW sending midi CC values to the M:C), but the fx send amounts, turning fx on/off (or in between), can be controlled per track and per step (also by LFO or pad velocity). I hope this helps!
@salvadorramos2545
3 жыл бұрын
@@undulations yeah! Very clear explanation and so quick! I'm amazed with this device that I'm going to buy it! Many many thanks I really hope you're doing well and keeping safe! I wish you so merry Christmas and happy new year! Many thanks again!
Thanks for opening new creative ways for me to use cycles. Love the sequencer and unique sounds. I really hope you do a data management tutorial. The manual is sketchy . I need to know how to back up patterns. How do I get a device ready to receive sysex data. What device? Thanks best tutorials on you tube.
@undulations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words🙏🏼 Yes, planning to do a data management video soon - thanks for the topic suggestions!
@Cameronwatt
3 жыл бұрын
@@undulations I second Bob.. Thanks for making these videos they have been a great help.
@undulations
3 жыл бұрын
Cammy Watt Really glad to hear that! Thanks a lot for the feedback🙏🏼
Might be a dumb question but what kind of cables do you use on the main outs of the cycles?
@undulations
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, when it's just hooked to my speakers I use some pretty typical 1/4" mono cables by Planet Waves (I think that's the right brand name...) - but in the video I'm actually using a Y-cable from uGreen. It is two 1/4" mono plugs on one end and a single 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on the other end - this is to get the signal into my Tascam DR-05 field recorder. I've generally been really happy with the uGreen cables that I've bought (another one like this and also a stereo 1/4" to stereo 1/8"). They seem really well made.
lil tip, if you push the level/data knob while turning, it adjusts the parameters faster
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