MD Science Lab: 2 Step

glitched · 2014-02-07T16:16:59.000Z

I can’t participate in this one because my MD is in temporary storage, but the “Labs” were one of my favorite things about the old E-U.com forum.

I appreciate the spirit of these types of competitions. Thanks for bringing it back!

-d

analept · 2014-02-08T14:17:14.000Z

I love that MD contest !
there’s really awesome contributions, and now it’s time for mine.

I use a MD non UW mk1, play with swing here and there, play a sort of a melody with three EFM HH set a different pitch and live tweaking parameters.
it’s incredible how far you can go with only 2 steps …

hope you enjoy

StinkyBeat · 2014-02-08T14:54:14.000Z

Analept
Great composition and incredible production value. Really great hearing each sound… so clean.

MOKA · 2014-02-08T16:37:43.000Z

@analep

Some sounds interesting …
What machine did you use for the bass waw which starts at 1:51 sec?

To master the track, what did you use Software or Hardware?

analept · 2014-02-08T20:29:05.000Z

Thanks for the kind words StinkyBeat !!

@Moka

the bass is that 3 EFM HH I was talking about. I was helped by the frequency/notes sheet available on elektron-users. It’s also the sames 3 machines that make the other “melodic” sounds later on the track.
It’s only one kit, but after some tweaking that bass sound is transform on a … uhm … other weird sound …

I didn’t do any mastering works on this.
It’s record on the ipad using a scarlett focusrite in Auria, without any fx or plug-in.

thank you for the interest !

J_C_Selector · 2014-02-09T10:33:23.000Z

Have a listen.
Just a quick try.
Lots of fun.
Edit: non UW, no plocks, just lfo’s modulating lfo’s, modulating lfo’s

Golden_Dragon · 2014-02-09T19:16:57.000Z

New to forum…Challenge sounded like fun. Here’s my first attempt, levels need some work.

pseen · 2014-02-10T19:30:40.000Z

Fun challenge, interesting results. Have learned a lot more about the LFOs.

https://soundcloud.com/pseen/002-1

ChrisAllen · 2014-02-10T20:31:04.000Z

Pseen that sounds pretty awesome man!I’m just realizing when I was trying this I never set the scale setup to 2/16!Is that what every one did?
I think I need to try another one before the month is over!Messing with all these lfos is really opening some interesting doors tho!I am loving my MD more than ever!
-Chris

ChrisAllen · 2014-02-11T01:44:28.000Z

Here is a new try with the scale set to 2/16

https://soundcloud.com/portal-techno/md-science-lab-2-step-round-2

Deep_Cycle · 2014-02-11T14:00:04.000Z

[url=“https://soundcloud.com/deep-cycle/md-science-lab-2-step”]
https://soundcloud.com/deep-cycle/md-science-lab-2-step

I haven’t had my MD that long so this was a great way to learn a bit more about the box, cheers Void.
[url=“https://soundcloud.com/deep-cycle/md-science-lab-2-step”]
The 2-step limit was great fun to experiment with, hope to see more of these labs.
Might just give it another go

apoc-2012 · 2014-02-11T20:40:03.000Z

I decided to have a blast at this over the last two evenings. It certainly made me explore areas of the MD I wouldn’t normally use. I found it great for live jam timing training as well. Might even add some a4 acid to this to take it further.
Great initiative void.

joshEjosh · 2014-02-12T01:46:52.000Z

Here’s my first attempt. Looking forward to doing more Science Labs with my Elektrons.

blarue09 · 2014-02-12T02:52:53.000Z

""J_C_Selector"":

http://youtu.be/IsRRrnabp2s

Have a listen.
Just a quick try.
Lots of fun.
Edit: non UW, no plocks, just lfo’s modulating lfo’s, modulating lfo’s

Isn’t this how you perform inception?

poonti · 2014-02-12T04:02:13.000Z

Here’s my very short two-stepish two-step - I think I’ll try using some lfo’s if I do another one.

J_C_Selector · 2014-02-12T05:51:05.000Z

""blarue09"":

[quote=“J_C_Selector”]http://youtu.be/IsRRrnabp2s

Have a listen.
Just a quick try.
Lots of fun.
Edit: non UW, no plocks, just lfo’s modulating lfo’s, modulating lfo’s

Isn’t this how you perform inception?[/quote]
Sorry, not sure what you mean ?
Ahh ok got it lol.
I actually had an lfo controlling the next lfo’s amount that controlled the next lfo’s amount which controlled the hihats retrig time.

StinkyBeat · 2014-02-16T14:32:18.000Z

I didn’t use it on my submission. But, since experimenting with this form of composition, I discovered that using an echo control machine and p-locking different times and feedbacks has yielded interesting results. Next to try, several control echo machines p-locked with muting and unmuting for rhythm variation.

marcelvidela · 2014-02-16T22:56:56.000Z

Totally amazed by some of your results I definitely need to do this experiment, cuz the four to the floor thing I’m doing is boring “boots and pants and…”

bluewolfse7en · 2014-02-25T17:14:21.000Z

[quote=“” pseen""]
Fun challenge, interesting results. Have learned a lot more about the LFOs.

https://soundcloud.com/pseen/002-1

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Edit
Shieeeeeet there’s some good stuff in this thread, gonna have to have a play with this, cool beans!!!

pseen · 2014-03-04T10:15:13.000Z

Here’s another one I made:

https://soundcloud.com/pseen/001-1