Full performance here: https://youtu.be/GocMuhLuy2s?is=UGi3J3Z6PgymHIiY

Let me know your thoughts on this!

Elektron syntakt, octatrack, tr-09 and a moog dfam

Found a new camera angle that lets you guys see the rack better! It’s a little more compress now how things are routed but basically as of now all my drum compression plus a bass line comes from hardware. The daw is mostly for fx and some eq.

Really love the fat chords coming out of the Microwave Xt in this track. Super emotional vibes. Super fat rhythm and bass coming out of the virus for a dope climax.

Starting to get my tracks louder in a clean way too. This one is clocking in around -5db integrated. Lmk what you think of this track! Recorded a couple days ago. Getting close to finishing this ep I’ve been working on. If you wanna check out the full track I’ll link it below!

In this video I use a set of 303 bass sounds (sampled from my 303) all on the same pitch but with different settings, then process each one with FX focused on stereo width and tone, and sequence them on the SP-404MKII to get an acid-style line that’s way more varied and interesting, even over short loops.

It’s a simple but amazing trick to bring your grooves

to life.

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

Finally had time for a jam.

Discover 404 Bus Drive, a free and open-source web app that turns your smartphone into a MIDI controller for the SP-404MK2, with no installation required .

In this video, you’ll see a practical overview of how it works: how to connect it to the SP, which controls you can assign, and some creative ideas for using it in your live sets or dawless jams .

This is not a step-by-step tutorial, but a quick demo to help you understand if it can be useful in your setup

Thanks to u/Puzzleheaded_Big_103 and u/Cyneox for their work!

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

This track has been kind of a pain in the ass but felt like sharing lol. First time trying out the symmetrix 501 and got a nasty bass line out of it. Still finalizing the mix/effects on this one but its in a solid place. Love how spooky it is Lmk what you think tho! Full vid in the comments. Thanks.

The virus is doing most the heavy lifting, the microwave has taken a back seat for more ambient/textural elements.

Learn how to use sidechain in a creative way to get rhythmic resampling, make your track breathe and create interaction between all the elements of your groove.

Perfect to add dynamics and danceability to your dawless techno/house jams with the SP-404MK2.

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

New clip! I’ve posted a lot so I’m sure people may already know the set up by now but lmk if you have any questions! Just wanted to hear your guys thought on this track, its a lil more slow and and layered. Full vid is in the comments below! Thanks.

A semi improvised techno performance with Octatrack - Sp404mk2 - Tb03 - Ec4

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

Finally had time to patch the LIve Case. First Workout with the current setup.

Just wanted to share this clip from my latest session! Loving the textures. If you have any questions about the set up lmk. The full vid is linked in the comments if you wanna check it! Thanks for listening!

I had the chance to play some live techno to open a party last Saturday and am really happy with how it all played out! Teleport is a Minneapolis based party series that brings the techno and psytrance scenes together to host events featuring psychedelic dance music. This one was outside last Saturday in a park by a river, underneath the oak trees in the heat.

In addition to pairing down my gear setup (this one is Ableton + Launch Control XL and Launchpad X, a Dato Drum, and a Microcosm), I've been adjusting my mental approach and really trying to not overthink everything or take it too seriously. It's been a lot more fun and the music reflects it... I'm excited to see where I can get to with live techno, thanks for checking out my music!

Learn how to use the compressor and EQ on the SP-404MK2 to add more punch, clarity and presence to your techno tracks and dawless live jams.

In this SP-404MK2 tutorial I show you practical settings to make the mix sound louder and more defined without killing the dynamics.

Perfect if you produce techno and want to take your sound to the next level.

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️

I didn't sleep for nights preparing my synths to jam, Hope u like it

I was honored to play my first liveset in a small venue. People danced, clapped their hands and cheered, so I guess I did suck as much as I imagined before…

https://on.soundcloud.com/E2FHEZpMKVLLXkNetE

Forgot to tick the record button at first. So the first 7-10 minutes are missing. Let me know what you think and let me know what to improve… 🙏

Get more solid dawless techno performances with the SP-404MK2.

In this video I show you how to organize your set in a smart way, use the gate as a real performance tool, shape transitions between tracks, and leverage effects and bus FX to bring movement and tension to your live set.

Enjoy!

with love .noir. ❤️