Fleksi- ZeroToHero proof of concept.

supadom

I’ve made this one to illustrate the process of building a track in real time including switching scenes in Drambo.

You’ll notice that a vast majority of interactions are with controllers rather than the screen which is my ultimate target.

Drambo (host)
Loopy Pro
Bleass Voices

yellow_eyez

Pretty cool man thanks for sharing , always like watching your creative process

Edward_Alexander

Freakin awesome man!

@supadom

supadom

Cheers guys.

The purpose of this exercise was not a performance per se but to start some kind conversation between people who either:

1. Like jamming spontaneously without too much set up. I’m taking this a bit further and want to completely avoid using the screen to emulate hardware behaviour.

2. Want to use their device to seamlessly jam with traditional instruments.

I’m thinking about making a walkthrough video of where’s my rig at some of the thinking behind it.

The premise is quite straightforward. There’s easily and immediately accessible hardware controls for: tap tempo, project pitch, swing/triplet feel, mutes/solos as well as filters for each instrument.

I’ve also created an automated drum machine that is operated entirely using one fader and a selection of kits using another.

There’s also a series of one knob contraptions created to save controller space such as: 1 knob arp, lfo, shapers, reverb/delay combos as well as one knob oscillator selectors.

Anyhow. Plenty to cover.

audiblevideo

I’m thinking about making a walkthrough video of where’s my rig at some of the thinking behind it

yes that would be very interesting @supadom

Blipsford_Baubie

@supadom said:
Cheers guys.

The purpose of this exercise was not a performance per se but to start some kind conversation between people who either:

1. Like jamming spontaneously without too much set up. I’m taking this a bit further and want to completely avoid using the screen to emulate hardware behaviour.

2. Want to use their device to seamlessly jam with traditional instruments.

I’m thinking about making a walkthrough video of where’s my rig at some of the thinking behind it.

The premise is quite straightforward. There’s easily and immediately accessible hardware controls for: tap tempo, project pitch, swing/triplet feel, mutes/solos as well as filters for each instrument.

I’ve also created an automated drum machine that is operated entirely using one fader and a selection of kits using another.

There’s also a series of one knob contraptions created to save controller space such as: 1 knob arp, lfo, shapers, reverb/delay combos as well as one knob oscillator selectors.

Anyhow. Plenty to cover.

You have had my attention since you posted. I waited to comment cause I wanted to finish watching the video. Also, I had to think about what to ask and how to discuss. I like working with Drambo and Loop Pro too, but they are capable of being different things to different people. So I’ll try and keep this less about me as possible. It’s still helpful to provide some context though.

I fall into category number one. I currently use Drambo to host LP. I use a phone. I’m fairly content with the template I made, for once. It’s not for spontaneous jamming. More like recording small snippets of semi-spontaneous touch jamming for write/record without killing the vibe on a telephone. It’s the first time I haven’t scrapped a template and stuck to it.

With that being said I always knew a hardware controller or two would take it to the next level. But I’ve been indecisive for months regarding which ones to buy. Blue Tooth controllers are important for me because my lightening port doesn’t hold a good connection, but that stipulation also narrows my choices.

However, recently I initiated a temporary solution which will solve both issues of indecision and connectivity. I dusted off my iPad mini2 and have begun creating an LP surface controller template to control my phone via BT.

I feel that a month or two of tweaking LPs control surface will give me a good idea of what I would like out of a hardware controller; ie, the ratio of pads to knobs to faders. Maybe keys too. Or two small controllers.

When that time comes I’ll also be upgrading from my lightening iPhone SE2. I’ll have a new and sturdy USB C device and won’t have to limit myself to BT controllers.

BTW, your jam looked like it was enjoyable for you. And for me too. I tend not to watch these type of jams because usually three to five minutes in, things still sound the same. I really like how this began to progress a little over the half mark. It turned out to sound like a nice house music set. Good for a proof of concept.

To begin, I have two questions about your current rig. First, > @wim said

There’s also a series of one knob contraptions…

To oversimplify, I’m guessing this means that inside Drambo, you have morph knobs mapped to your controller knobs?

Second question: > @wim said

…1 knob arp, lfo, shapers, reverb/delay combos as well as one knob oscillator selectors.

I would like to begin with a one knob shaper.
I have read mentions of this before over on Beepstreet forum, but I couldn’t find more info. Seems that rs2000 is a wizard of these. I need to see this in action cause I don’t even know what it means. Only thing I can think of is a way for a knob to change the shape of a graphic shaper? Or maybe to apply change to the intensity or affect/depth of the shape? I use graphic shapers too, so I’m familiar with them. Any video or a simple example on patch storage that I can study of a shaper controlled by a knob?

Cheers

Blipsford_Baubie

Was it something I said? 😃

supadom

@Blipsford_Baubie said:
Was it something I said? 😃

Haha. I’m not being rude but still digesting your multifaceted comment and life isn’t helping either 😂

supadom

As for the one knob solution.

Here’s an example of what I use on bass. I’m planning to add more things to it as I think there’s still enough space on the dial to jam in another effect 😊