Try exploring the tie stretching options through the sound edit menu changing bar to many bars. This really can stretch the possibilities of utilizing more of the built in sounds for ambient works.

@HiImNathan

5 ай бұрын

Honestly I totally forgot about this but you’re 100% right, editing the bar length is a really powerful way to elongate your samples for an ambient piece. Thanks for this Keegan!

@keegancurry2593

5 ай бұрын

@@HiImNathan you can then go even further with the time stretch using the fadar functions. It can get crunchy and funky but sometimes a really nice texture for this stuff! I love what you've made with it.

More ambient KO II videos please!!

@HiImNathan

Ай бұрын

Wow, I hadn’t really thought of making more but I love the idea. Anyone else want to see videos like this? Please like this comment

@HiImNathan

Ай бұрын

Forgot to share this performance video that features the KOII, check it out if you haven’t seen it yet kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmmBzNGrksytm7A.htmlsi=Viep5pr65LUaTfYI

This is so awesome! This video is all I have hoped for! Thank you for making it! Since release I’ve been searching every other week for tutorials to ambient music on the KO II. I know it’s probably a beat making groove box, but I loved making ambient Music on the Pocket operator KO. There are so many things I learned in this video, and for that I’m eternally grateful!

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

Wow I so appreciate that feedback! I’m glad there are more of us using the KOII *slightly* unconventionally. Make sure to check the other comments because there is some good info there about other ways to stretch samples, the easiest being the fader assigned to time :))))

Wow, thanks. I dig that your hitting on the type of things I'd want to play on the KOII, but had no real idea how to start.

@HiImNathan

5 ай бұрын

Love to hear that John, I do hope you learn some tricks to help you make some cool stuff. It’s a fun and powerful machine!

Instant subscribe, thanks very much for taking the time to post. Great video ✌️👍

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure, thank you so much!!

My KO ii is coming this weekend. These ambient videos are making me excited to start messing around with it.

@HiImNathan

3 ай бұрын

I’m excited for you! There are many quirks but it’s a great machine. I just posted a video two days ago you should check out with a short piece made with the stock KO II sounds. If you need any guidance hit me up!

Great video. I'm just getting started with a KO3 and mostly interested in textures and soundscapes than beats, Lots of great ideas in here. Subbed and hoping to see more.

@HiImNathan

5 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy, I hope this helps you make some amazing things. I would love to make more videos on the KOII, hoping some inspiration strikes again soon!

Love your Ep-133 Videos! Such a great way to use this device ❤

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that you enjoyed it. If you don’t already have an EP-133 it’s super fun and worth looking into!

Thank you for this!!!

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

I hope you make something amazing! Thank you for watching 🙏

Hi! Can chords be inserted on any step of the step sequencer via external keyboard? Thanks!

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

I haven’t actually ever used the step sequencer on the KOII so I can’t say 100%, but you for sure can play it with a midi keyboard, and it does have polyphony so yeah I think you can! Report back once you try it please!

Any idea why that original sound you had in group B was abruptly ending after it was recorded but sounded fine while auditioning? I came across this with my KOII but couldn't figure out why and I just assumed it was because mine was pretty damaged during shipping. I'm thinking about ordering another one but still a little hesitant.

@HiImNathan

5 ай бұрын

Hey Jeremy, appreciate you watching. I don't have a great answer, but you're right, the sound was going well till I hit record. Someone else commented that stretching the sample length to match the measure in sound edit would have been another good way to elongate the sounds I was working with....and I wonder if the abrupt ending to that sound while recording had something to do with that? I have to admit, I like things being somewhat of a mystery to keep the process of musical discovery alive...so a sound not working out is just part of the fun for me and I was happy with the results (after deleting that sound and trying something else). Unfortunately, I've found the KOII to be very buggy and somewhat inconsistent (as you might have seen in the video) so trading for a newer one might be a good idea!

@Jin-Hu

5 ай бұрын

Nice tutorial, great track too, have you ever tried a Polyend Tracker, I’m certain it’ll give you plenty to enjoy, waay deeper than the new KO and don’t be afraid of the UI, it’s super immediate and great for quickly generating ideas that sound like the tracks you made here 👍🏼

@HiImNathan

5 ай бұрын

@@Jin-HuI am not super familiar with the Polyend Tracker but it looks like a total beast! Wish one of my friends had one I could borrow

Is this using stock samples.. factory ones so to speak

@HiImNathan

22 күн бұрын

Yea, all stock sounds that are largely unremarkable. The KOII’s tools are what make it into something cool.

infinite reverb should probably be dialed back to 99%

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

I KEEP MY REVERB ON 1000000% 100% OF THE TIME

That « let’s hold the Lavalier mic » trend…it’s not bringing the best of the humanity out of us rn

@HiImNathan

4 ай бұрын

Like a lot of people I’m not good at speaking on camera and holding something helps with the delivery. It’s also a practical matter because it’s the only mic I have 🫥

@urmumsbaps

4 ай бұрын

Yes because being a little baby in youtube comment sections and complaining about things that really don't matter is peak humanity, right?

@Studio_4to1

4 ай бұрын

@@HiImNathan maybe just use it as intended : pined to you. Both hands free should help with delivery too. From experience, it’s way easier !

@Studio_4to1

4 ай бұрын

@@urmumsbaps says the guy with that handle. Lovely. If you can’t handle comments, don’t go to the comment section. Easy fix, baby doll.