I guess sometimes it’s better to say that one can’t connect to a specific kind of music rather than bashing it…
one mans pleasure is anothersyaddayaddablahblah
So, Herr Dataline… Please explain how everything is / was connected?
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We do intend to make the JAM videos as diverse as possible. For the first video, we thought we’d do something more tech-oriented, as that genre is quite easy to grasp. Not too abrasive, not too experimental. By hearing the music you kind of get a very basic understanding of how the machines work together and what kind of sounds they produce, even though you don’t have a detailed set up diagram in front of you. The rationale behind the Jam Session videos is inspiration, rather than information.
That said, we feel that some more explanation of how things are routed, plus brief descriptions of how the sounds are produced, would indeed come in hand. We’ll try to cover this a bit more thoroughly in upcoming Jam Session videos.
Legends. Looking forward to it! This video is a technical wonder and pure mind food for OT inspiration. Will be mind blowing to stuff getting mixed up a bit. Excited.
In this session, all audio is routed through the Octatrack. Analog Four’s output goes into Octatrack’s input CD and Machinedrum’s output goes into input AB. Also, Monomachine is being fed through the Machinedrum to add some Distortion and Sample Rate Reducer.
Octatrack is set to be the Master, sending MIDI clock to all other units. It also sends Program Change messages. By doing so, other units will follow the Pattern Changes made on the Octatrack. This makes it really handy when playing with multiple Elektron units.
Most of the beat is made up on the Machinedrum with some additional Loops from Octatrack. Monomachine is making trippy synth sounds and some glitchy hihat sequence towards to end. Analog Four takes care of all the Bass, Lead and other squelchy synth sounds!
Thanks for the feedback all!
The main intention of these videos is to show and inspire how the machines can be used. The first episode was the ‘simplest’ and probably the most common way. Hook them up n make this type of techno.
We will try to feature different styles of music each time - so stay tuned.
And it would be great if you could write what would you like to see next time!
In this session, all audio is routed through the Octatrack. Analog Four’s output goes into Octatrack’s input CD and Machinedrum’s output goes into input AB. Also, Monomachine is being fed through the Machinedrum to add some Distortion and Sample Rate Reducer.
Octatrack is set to be the Master, sending MIDI clock to all other units. It also sends Program Change messages. By doing so, other units will follow the Pattern Changes made on the Octatrack. This makes it really handy when playing with multiple Elektron units.
Most of the beat is made up on the Machinedrum with some additional Loops from Octatrack. Monomachine is making trippy synth sounds and some glitchy hihat sequence towards to end. Analog Four takes care of all the Bass, Lead and other squelchy synth sounds![/quote]
Thanks Rusty!
Question, how are you getting the Analog 4 to play what sounds like an 8 bar bassline/lead pattern towards the end?
During that part, OT is sending midi sequence to A4.
Dataline’s jams are anything but stereo-typical tech/house style music. He has his own performance oriented style, making use of re-trigs and effects that is not that similar to generic tech/house music. His stuff really is all about constant motion, because the dude can’t sit still 
for more than a bar or two!
Mr. Dataline, I just love watching you tame that 4-headed hydra, so please keep doing your ting!
I would like to see Neil Landstrumm doing his thing with the Monomachine. That would be nice.
Congratulations. That’s an impressive performance. I really think you have two brains. One for daily tasks and memories and one for Elektrons only 
Is it appropriate to show how Elektron boxes work with non-Elektron gear? If not, I can understand that.
@Jon, @Cenk – this is one reason I love Elektron. Attention to your user base is one of many things that sets you guys apart from other companies.
Thanks for being so responsive and looking forward to future vids in the series!
During that part, OT is sending midi sequence to A4.[/quote]
Thanks! I figured it out - track multipliers!!! I’m still learning something new everyday!
During that part, OT is sending midi sequence to A4.[/quote]
Thanks! I figured it out - track multipliers!!! I’m still learning something new everyday![/quote]
THIS is why you should keep up the jam sessions…
During that part, OT is sending midi sequence to A4.[/quote]
Thanks! I figured it out - track multipliers!!! I’m still learning something new everyday![/quote]
THIS is why you should keep up the jam sessions…
I would like to see something using the pickUp machine(s) (outside the typical guitar/pedal scenario)… not sure what a good set up would be but I suppose some un-sequenced 3rd party instrument maybe?
I took me ages to set them up and then couldn’t really see the benefit anymore
Musically, I only want to hear what the person making the video wants to make…but I’d dig seeing more explanation of interesting interactions.
I’d like to see uses of MIDI interconnection that don’t explode. 
While playing around with stupid routing tricks, I’ll usually end up with system choking MIDI feedback at some point. 
Or somehow I had the MIDI channel settings on the machinedrum where it wasn’t responding to p-locks (no it wasn’t in classic 
) and I don’t really grasp why.
Just more about MIDI interfacing in general. I feel like I’m pretty good with each of the boxes on their own, and you folks have done a great job 
in making devices that are fun to learn by using, but MIDI and indirect interaction in general gets really brain bending really quickly.
Like, have the MachineDrum or MonoMachine follow the MIDI patterns on the Octatrack, but use MIDI machines on the machinedrum or monomachine to trigger the audio tracks on the octatrack. Or use the CV on the Analog4 to trigger the MachineDrum, which triggers effects tracks on the Monomachine that are processing the Analog4 and sending program changes to the Analog4 to change sounds.
Basically, any kind of complex routing that has the potential to produces system killing MIDI feedback would be cool to see working examples.
This kind of routing is actually practical for any kind of music, because if, for example, you’re looking at and working with the MIDI tracks on the Octatrack, it can be easier to look at and work with the screen on another box that’s messaging the audio tracks, rather than flipping back and forth. Same deal with the monomachine.
What are some interesting uses for different Program Change messages from the MIDI Machines while switching parts on the Octatrack?
Using the octatrack with the monomachine’s multi map, multi trig and multi env? Using the octrack’s MIDI LFOs as virtual joystick controls on the monomachine or changing the CTR-AL on the machinedrum?
Using arrange mode on some machines and not others?
Yeah, I have to say that if these videos are really to functionally be show and tell conduits, there should be narrative text that is explaining what is going on. I mean I watch them, I am amazed at the skill and knowledge the user has on these machines, but I do not feel elucidated as to what is happening.