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Liam Killen
Canada
Приєднався 8 вер 2017
Music Producer
I’m always looking for new and interesting ways of creating electronic music.
And I’ve been documenting every step along the way here on UA-cam.
Check out the links below for educational content, creative performances + more 👽
I’m always looking for new and interesting ways of creating electronic music.
And I’ve been documenting every step along the way here on UA-cam.
Check out the links below for educational content, creative performances + more 👽
How to use the TR-8S as an all in one Dub Techno Machine
How to use the TR-8S as an all in one Dub Techno Machine
Distribute your music with DistroKid - 7% Discount Link:
►distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
Check out Vic's music:
►Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/victor-drouin
►Website: v-ictor.ca/
►Instagram: ___v.ictor___
Check out my Patreon for the extended version of this video:
►www.patreon.com/liamkillenmusic
CONTENT OF THE VIDEO
0:00 Hello // TR-8S as an all in one Dub Techno Machine!
2:11 Set up Wiring
3:44 Finding the Right Samples
4:51 TR-8S Cheat Code
6:20 Live Sample Manipulation
7:26 Motion Recording
9:14 Use DistroKid to Distribute your Music
10:45 Modular FX Sends
AFFILIATE LINKS - Your support is greatly appreciated and it doesn't cost you anything extra:
USA (Perfect Circuit):
►TR-8S: bit.ly/3itO8G3
EUROPE (Thomann):
►TR-8S: bit.ly/47BfQH1
Need help with something? Book a 1 on 1 Consultation:
►www.liamkillen.com/consultation
Stream my Music:
►hyperfollow.com/lkmusic
Other Related Videos:
►Hybrid DJ / Modular set up: ua-cam.com/video/JEYK-GW_35s/v-deo.html
►Use DistroKid to Distribute your music: ua-cam.com/video/OGrT-jA-XPo/v-deo.html
SOCIALS:
►Instagram: liamkillenmusic
►Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@liamkillenmusic
#roland #tr8s #dubtechno
Distribute your music with DistroKid - 7% Discount Link:
►distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
Check out Vic's music:
►Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/victor-drouin
►Website: v-ictor.ca/
►Instagram: ___v.ictor___
Check out my Patreon for the extended version of this video:
►www.patreon.com/liamkillenmusic
CONTENT OF THE VIDEO
0:00 Hello // TR-8S as an all in one Dub Techno Machine!
2:11 Set up Wiring
3:44 Finding the Right Samples
4:51 TR-8S Cheat Code
6:20 Live Sample Manipulation
7:26 Motion Recording
9:14 Use DistroKid to Distribute your Music
10:45 Modular FX Sends
AFFILIATE LINKS - Your support is greatly appreciated and it doesn't cost you anything extra:
USA (Perfect Circuit):
►TR-8S: bit.ly/3itO8G3
EUROPE (Thomann):
►TR-8S: bit.ly/47BfQH1
Need help with something? Book a 1 on 1 Consultation:
►www.liamkillen.com/consultation
Stream my Music:
►hyperfollow.com/lkmusic
Other Related Videos:
►Hybrid DJ / Modular set up: ua-cam.com/video/JEYK-GW_35s/v-deo.html
►Use DistroKid to Distribute your music: ua-cam.com/video/OGrT-jA-XPo/v-deo.html
SOCIALS:
►Instagram: liamkillenmusic
►Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@liamkillenmusic
#roland #tr8s #dubtechno
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What a dream setup! I’m using the 707, 8S, and 404mkii and Vic is giving me much to think about. Thanks for running such a great channel, Liam.
Dude i find you lean up the bet and are it clinical rather than human and fragile it quantised to being boring please leae some aviation in loudness of parts softness ect i know you dig what the flava is,but keep it real dude the man is a chef left him make mistakes that show his true creative flow
Great collab video, thank you. Love these. TR8S is so good, I run mine into the external inputs on my Syntakt and route it to Syntakt FX track for a bit of drive but also to take advantage of the Syntakt FX track for pumping etc.
Oh yeah I bet that pumps! Thx for watching! 😊
Nothing beats a DAW, and that s it
Depends what your goal is- for performance I think hybrid is the way!
@@LiamKillen Hi....I meant for recording and manipulating accurately the stuff. For studio work, of course. Otherwise I like everything analogue and computer free. Computers hinder our creativity :)
Super deep feature. You're really finding your way around this thing. Thanks for the in depth walk-through.
Cool stuff! I'm doing a live gig in a week with the TR-8S and modular. IMO, it's the perfect combo and this video highlights only a few possibilities. Besides being an excellent drum machine (so I can leave my eurorack drum modules at home), it can be an effect box for modular, adding delay, reverb, (sidechain) compression (or other master FX), it can be a multitrack step sequencer (using the individual outputs + trigger output), I've even used it as a CV/melodic sequencer (using CC outputs from CTRL-knobs in combination with a MIDI to CV module and a sequential switch). Also, I can record my entire performance with it, because it's an audio interface. I love it.
Yet another person using that combo- and with good reason!
So, what is processed by the modular ? The stereo output of the TR8s using the send-return of the mixer ?
I believe so but if you want a more detailed answer hit up Vic on his socials
air duster on point ❤ I get it OCD...I got the same one
That and also otherwise people online will complain that the gear is dusty lol
geat video! I'm finding it very inspiring to create some music...thank you
Philips Hue cameo
I’m a Phillips hue fanboy at this point
@@LiamKillen dude, same. I have literally dozens of Hue bulbs and lamps throughout the house.
Unless its like 1-2 beat per 16. Like a heart beat thump.
Too shoooooort ! ❤
Patreon video is longer and I have tons of other tr 8s content that might help u out!
such a cocky video :)
🤔
I thought you'd come to the dark side and gotten some eurorack from the thumbnail lol (don't do it, its an inescapable black hole, save yourself before its too late)
I’m fully aware!! Lol
@@LiamKillen Not to pour fuel on the fire but you should check out Theunperson he uses eurorack as effects to great... ummmm effect lol
THIS was awesome! :-D And inspiring! :)
Thx for watching! 😊
The world at your feet with just a tweak of a knob .. amazing sound .. mind blowing possibilities .. thanks for inviting us back into your world of sound and wonder .. cheers! ..
🍻
rad as always, I love this guest series with my whole heart
Lots more guest set ups to feature! 😊
I did think about getting into modular ( limited purely to fx if only for budget reasons ) seems I was on the right track! Really appreciate this video!
My pleasure
I am SO stoked for this, thank you.
Thanks for being here! ❤️
Love this machine but it sounds really thin and quiet by default. Could you do a video on how to process the sounds?
I’d have to agree with you on that one honestly- I’m currently working on a sampling rig with the 8S though running each voice through different FX - that’ll be out soonish - stay tuuuuuned!
thank you for saying that. I think so too. it sounds empty.
Do you think the TR-8s sounds thin? I promise you it doesn’t, I’m thinking it’s just the way Viic wants it to sound I can make mine sound as beefy as hell. Remember you can edit or process the sounds/kits as you want
Run it through a preamp of some sort. I use a Boss BX-8 mixer to soft clip it a touch (or a lot!) and it sounds great. Sounds good clean too imo, but a bit clinical.
@trevormalcolm4328 Totally agree. I have owned several drum machines and samplers and this box is just instantly gratifying with no processing needed (although I like a bit of analogue mixer drive). All about the ACB stuff for me, don’t use samples on it that much
really appreciate the guests you have on. they drop very helpful gems and banger beats. Cheers!
So happy to have them on! I think it’s going to become a part of this channel for the foreseeable future. I love learning as much as you guys do!
Niiiiice
🍻 thanks for watching!
Lol...
I’m secretly in love with you aka I’m secretly in love with a bot. Is this the movie Her?
Beep boop
AFFILIATE LINKS - Your support is greatly appreciated and it doesn't cost you anything extra: USA (Perfect Circuit): ►TR-8S: bit.ly/3itO8G3 EUROPE (Thomann): ►TR-8S: bit.ly/47BfQH1
yes, that's an excellent idea. BUT, how do you then change to a new track? To this day I still have no idea about it
Hey bro do you have a link to those cables you’re using?
The stock patterns don't do the samples justice
Might be my fav setup of the series, nice!
I’ve got one more with Allan - should be out within the month 😊
I don't know why Akai got rid of this controller to go with more of a Push or Launchpad style. This is basically exactly what someone who wants a controller for Ableton is looking for. Unfortunately it's discontinued so finding them can be challenging and expensive.
Tell me about those headphones! The design looks cool
This guy is very informative and now and again slightly hilarious.
Les sons sont incroyables
Cool
why calling them presets "samples" though? :D <3
Shut da hell up
what's the mixer you're currently using?
Model 1.4 for performance- SSL big six for composition!
the 404 has cool little geometry spinning around, automatic win for the SP
I have another question that you probably can help with. With this setup, how does one remember their set? Is there a risk of creating something you forget hwo to reproduce?
Sampling is for the soul. Synth is some wack laser sound mainstream shit.
lol!
i reallyt hope a updates comes out to allow sampling and loop direct to a track WITHOUT needing to save > name >trim first. ill sell my octatrack then
Maybe they gots us in the future on that one ! Also hey, you might be interested in a cool tech community full of 🧠 - my Discord ! Here's a link: distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
This is one device I appreciate increasingly more and more as the years go on. The simplicity and practicality!
Absolutely - I really still do think it's the best Ableton Live controller - no need to over complicate things ! Also, if you're interested in a community full of tech peeps talking about gear all day - you might want to hit up my Discord ! Here's a link :-) distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
Too much overlap is right. Dude needs 69 pieces of gear to make hihats for 45 min.
🤔 I’m convinced this is a bot lol
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Nobody fuuuuuuuckin' cares about the kids who say DAWLESS because they are all just youtube content creators. Real artists could care less about the youtube-centric content-vocabulary sphere.
You’re speaking for a lot of people my guy. Also I agree - if it’s not clay cow art…it’s not real art. Now go back to your room.
Hi, I just bought what appears to be a brand new, never-used Ministudio 02 Mkii, but I'm having trouble getting sound in and out through my interface or patchbay. When I connect a mic/line to the interface, I can only get a signal through the headphones. However, when I connect to the phone level or phone in, I can't hear any playback, just static noise when adjusting the phone level knob. I'm starting to think it might be defective, but I don't want to request a refund until I'm sure my connections are correct. Do you have a video or any advice on the proper connections? I'm using a Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre light pipe to a Pro 40 for extra I/O, routed to a patchbay, and also connected to a Presonus monitor station. I would be very grateful for your help.
Oh man this can be a whole number of things - this is a question for my discord community. I'm sure a team would be able to help you out with tech stuff like this - here's an invite link: distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
@@LiamKillen Yea I think something stopped working after buying new tapes that wouldn’t play. Are there any repair guys in your group do you repair?
Hi Liam, I presently own Microcosm and Mood mk2, will it be overkill to add a third pedal? If not which one do you propose . Thank you
Hmm in this collection - maybe Fable - although it's pretty similar to the Microcosm in a way. Maybe Particles 2 as well ? Maybe my Discord would be able to give you a better answer haha: distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
Thanks awesome! They really really should have added just one tsr input even just mini
Yyyyup - that's Teenage Engineering though lol.
I'm building my gear myself in order to procrastinate starting to actually make music.
That’s one way of doing it lol
Is it easy to mix full tracks? What about beat sync? 🙏🙏🙏
I wouldn't say it's easy to mix full tracks in comparison to something like a DAW - but you can get a basic mix down. In terms of beat syncing - check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/8-8WNv3VrPQ/v-deo.html If you have any specific tech questions hit up my Discord :-) distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
This is a very helpful guide. Budget, size, and value wise, I think the TR-6S is the best option. Now, as a mere hobbyist with limited budget and time, I wonder if a groove box/sampler is better for me but that's a different discussion. 😅
The TR-6S or even 8S is very close to being a groove box IMO ! :-) If you'd like to have community discussions about it join my Discord! distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
12:40 Sceens is a legit Parts Project's thing (Discovered). BTW EZBot has announced a future series of vids about DT FX blocks.
Liam, thank you for the always fun videos. And I bought MODEL 1.4! I would like you to tell me one thing, but it is a cable used for send return from model to effector, but the manual of MODEL 1.4 says TRS, but is there no problem with TS's LR connection? I would appreciate it if you could tell me because most effectors can't find the TRS-TS cable on the net with TS's LR connection.
I'm really not sure on this one - maybe someone in my Discord will know - here's a link: distrokid.com/vip/liamkillen
When I really watched some videos on the Torso T1 I was sold pretty quick. It has such a well thought out workflow, and the workflow is super quick. The amount of buttons and knobs it has is deceiving in regards to its functionality, and speed. I see it kind of like a meal at a prestigious restaurant. It may have less ingredients, but thats only due to the fact that the chef has spent their life working towards perfecting an idea using the least ingredients as possible as not to overwhelm the guest but to exceed their expectations.
It’s a beastly lil piece for sure