OP-1 field

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I just use this HUB that has 3.5mm out and it allows me to audition audio to headphones or a speaker:

Or if you already have a small USB hub (like this Anker one) you can use the Apple usb-c to 3.5mm dongle to route audio as well:

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5557

Yep, and holding shift while dropping would change that key to A/B mode. It also did all the slice length calculations to make it line up for different length L/R samples.

I decided to move this all out to its own app, as it was at odds with how the rest of digichainā€™s workflow.

5558

Ah ok, that makes sense. Thanks!

5559

This is what it sounds like

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5560

Nice! And a great setup with the mixer. I thought you were connecting them direct.

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5561

no midi sync between op-1 and op-z?

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5562

When I just want to quickly play music I use the usb c cable but the TX6 brings more versatility

They are connected through usb c and set to same tempo so kind of synced. The OPZ is sending midi arps to OP-1 field Dimension synth

5563

am i blind? i donā€™t see a usb cable from op-z to op-1 in that video?

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5564

Sorry I wanted to write Ā« Bluetooth Ā» :joy:

Transport buttons and notes are working through midi Bluetooth. So pushing Ā«play Ā» on the OP-1 will trigger the OPZ and as they are set on same tempo that does the trick for syncing

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5565

I gave up and bought an OP-Z. No regrets.

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5566

Who uses a hologram microcosm with the OP-1? Is it a good match?

It is a long time I didnā€™t buy a new gear I need nothing but want something new :see_no_evil:

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5567

Iā€™ve used both the Microcosm and Mood 2 with it, and theyā€™re both a lot of fun with any synth, really. I wanted battery power, however, so now Iā€™m using an iPad and some glitch/granular sound mangling apps.

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5568

The microcosm pairs nicely with pretty much anything. However, it truly shines when itā€™s clock-synced, so if you have any piece of kit that lets you convert op-1f USB midi to the 5-pin midi of the microcosm, youā€™re good to go. Otherwise, some of the microcosm FX algorithms donā€™t unfold their whole potential.

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5569

How do you deal with the lack of in/out to create fx loops? Do you add an audio interface?

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5570

Yes! RĆøde AI-Micro

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5571

I could really use some creative usecases/tips to kickstart my love affair with my OP-1F again.

I find it necessary to resample quite a lot to get the sounds I want - and it works perfect, but is a bit cumbersome to do in practice. How do you get to where you want?

Also: It is the only equipment I own (besides the beast my name suggests, that Iā€™m trying to do without for a short while), and I donā€™t use a DAW. So perhaps some of you also have some tips for mixing/mastering with the few settings that are available in the device?

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5572

Dunno if this is going to help, but here goes.

  1. as far as resampling goes, itā€™s a bit tedious, but resampling works like this on many machines. You have to be patient and go with the flow. At times, I import samples that I heavily processed in my DAW or in another machine. But most of the time, I just resample through tapes and FXs in order to get the texture I want.

  2. mixing and mastering on this device is more than tedious : for me, itā€™s just not really doable. The Drive FX on the master is more of a mojo effect, the mixer and its quirky ways is not intuitive and the overall results you can yield are way more easily achieved on a DAW - which I simply do : transfer the tapes and mix/master with the DAW.
    But at times, Iā€™ll admit that using the mixer and the master FX can yield cool results.
    Disclaimer : this is my way of doing it, but thatā€™s just me.
    I usually work on a single idea (just working with 1 song on the device). I use the vintage, porta and mini disc for texture on parts, resample on the studio tape. Then, on the studio tape, I mix through the mixer and try to get creative with the drive fx and punch fx.
    It gives a nice touch to some ideas - mostly lofi and ambient with real instruments I played through the various tapes.
    In the end, very limited workflow but helps delivering a particular texture

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5573

I really hope that TE will heavily upgrade the workflow soon bc im close to selling my op-1f; frustration just keeps piling up :arrow_up:

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5574

Of all the devices Iā€™ve owned over the years, I think the OP1F ranks top in the ā€œwhat could have beenā€ tables. We all have our own ideas on here to improve/change the workflow and itā€™s often a device that frustrates because itā€™s so easy to envisage these changes in practice.

Iā€™m still content to have the OP1F around though Iā€™m not using it nearly enough. Barely at all right now besides taking on holiday.

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5575

This feedback - I feel this feedback, at timesā€¦

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