Welcome to the Syntakt Science Labs!
I hope this can be a way for Syntakt users to explore and share ideas and techniques. The introductory forum post for the science lab category says there should always be a winner elected, but I’d like to drop that. I want this to be a platform to explore, deep dive, learn and share ideas, not a contest.
For each science lab there will be a topic, some simple rules, and a dedicated thread. If you have ideas for upcoming Syntakt science labs, please share them here or in a pm if you prefer.
The idea for the first lab is taken from a series of science labs from the old elektron-users forum:
Make a pattern using only a single machine.
Rules/guidelines:
- It’s ok to make several patterns or even a short track, or play by hand.
- You can use all available tracks (eight in the case of digital machines, three in the case of analog)
- It’s ok to use song mode, built-in effects and the FX track.
- It’s ok to use sound locks, but only of the machine the lab is focusing on
- It’s not ok to use a daw for multitracking, and it’s not ok to use external effects of any kind. One of the main points of this is for users to listen to the audio file and be able to study it on their own Syntakt. If they differ, the point of the science lab is gone.
- It’s of course fine to post more than one audio clip, if you have more stuff to share within the scope of the lab.
- Your contributions don’t need to be fantastic or breathtaking. As long as you feel that you manage to cook together something a bit nice, cool, explorative, funny, or whatever, please post.
- Post at least one audio clip, preferably uploaded but I guess embedded soundcloud (or similar) links work fine as well.
- Post a project file. This is important as studying other people’s techniques and methods is a great way of learning and developing your skills. I think we should stick to project files using the Elektron Transfer application, to avoid fussing about with different apps, formats etc.
- Post a short description as well. If you’ve used a specific technique or trick, feel free to describe it with words.
For the first lab, we’re focusing on TWO machines. One that I would consider very versatile, and one that is probably considered limited or difficult:
Machine 1: SY Swarm
Machine 2: The dreaded CY Alloy…
This means that I’d like you to post separate contributions for the two - one using only SY Swarm and another using only CY Alloy.
Time schedule
Summer might be a less active time for music making for various reasons, so I think we should keep this open at least until mid August, maybe late August. We’ll see how it develops.
Did I forget something? Is something unclear? Please let me know. I’m off on a trip for a few days, so I may be a bit slow at responding.
I’m tagging a whole bunch of users here, just to get us going. If you know other users who might be interested, let them know. Sorry if I’ve forgotten anyone. Also if you want your tag removed, please let me know and I’ll remove it.
Sorry for the wall of text. Let’s go!!
@Oxenholme
@jm2c
@thomaso
@merindol
@ex
@verdurin
@jankostera
@mishpult
@maxwellthen
@Snipecatcher
Oops. I can only mention 10 users pr post. More posts to follow!
EDIT: This thread will serve as a meta thread for the Syntakt Science Lab series, where we can discuss the format, suggest topics for future labs etc.
A thread for each specific lab will be created where you can post your contribution, discuss techniques etc.
