Hello everyone! We wanted to say "thank you" to all of you :) To be honest we were a little overwhelmed by the support that followed the release of the "1000 Days of Patterns" video. We're so happy...
2023-01-13 11:50:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! In our newest video I show a few things I've learned from transcribing drum beats for the last few years. As you know I honestly think it's a great way to improve your own drum patt...
2023-01-06 16:39:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Well... this started as a joke, but it's actually a pretty good drum pattern. Plus I'm a sucker for classic 80s TV show intros. I simplified it a little and adapted it for drum machines with indivi...
2022-12-22 14:40:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's one of my all time favourites. So simple, yet so effective - it only uses 8 steps! We're going to reference it in one of the next videos to make a point about simple drum patterns. Did you e...
2022-12-18 06:17:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! Welcome to our second pattern poll. All the entries consist of your recommendations. W...
2022-12-17 19:24:54 +0000 UTC View PostHere's how to do it: Until the 16th of December add a comment with one single suggestion:
Artist Name - Track Title
(optionally add a link to a YouTub...
We've recently been on the quest for a portable second audio interface that doesn't break the bank. We narrowed it down to 3 choices ranging from 80$ to 300$. Since we put a lot of time into compar...
2022-12-06 18:12:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Who could say no to a classic Prince Linn LM-1 pattern? This was the second runner up to our first ever drum ...
2022-12-04 08:28:02 +0000 UTC View PostWe originally weren't considering buying a Roland T-8, but people keep asking us about that little box. It's your turn to decide: Should we spend the money and make a review plus Cheat Sheet or sho...
2022-11-29 06:46:59 +0000 UTC View Post
We thought we'd try something new :) Following our How to 303 on a Syntakt video we made this handy condensed overview we call a...
2022-11-28 09:25:00 +0000 UTC View Post
We couldn't leave you hanging! Here's the runner-up of the last pattern poll: A Guy Called Gerald's 808 c...
2022-11-21 17:20:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Charanjit Singh could be called the Grandfather of Acid. This is the drum pattern of the opening track from his 1982 album "Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat". It's amazing that the origins of Acid can be ...
2022-11-12 08:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostHere's the Syntakt project file from the video. You can import it using the Elektron Transfer app. Remember to upgrade to firmware 1.10 because these patterns make use of the new portamento feature...
2022-11-10 16:40:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! In this video we cook up a classic 303 sound on the Syntakt. We also showcase the new portamento feature that was added in firmware 1.10. This guide is also helpful for most other s...
2022-11-09 18:53:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This is my drum pattern transcription in the style of "Björk - Hunter".
Update 2024/05/13: Part 4 reworked along with some minor adjustments in parts 2, 3 and 5.
Update 20...
2022-11-09 07:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe're pretty happy the "Sequencer From Hell" video was so well received - it seems a lot of people are interested in it :) Among...
2022-11-04 15:46:01 +0000 UTC View PostTo make browsing the transcriptions easier for you, we created this alphabetical catalogue with links to the individual posts. We'll update this list once a month.
Thanks Tomás for introducing us to Yellow Magic Orchestra! In case you've never heard of them: YMO could be described as the Japanese version of Kraftwerk. There might be a slight chance that we l...
2022-10-31 17:14:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! This is a special release for us since it marks the first time we leave drum machine territory on our channel. We think you might enjoy this one regardless if you have a TD-3/303 or...
2022-10-17 16:01:31 +0000 UTC View Post
We thought you might like a glimpse of what's going on in Beatbunny studio right now :) The Intern and I are building a set that allows us to explain the mysteries of the 303 / TD-3 sequencer with ...
2022-10-13 20:36:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's our Cheat Sheet for one of the worst sequencers ever created: The Behringer TD-3 / Roland TB-303. With this you should be ready to face every obstacle this box throws at you ;) Behringer's m...
2022-10-08 10:19:30 +0000 UTC View PostWell well well, a lot has been happening.
Clyde Stubblefield's breakbeat from "Funky Drummer" is one of the classics, right up there with the 2022-09-24 12:31:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! A fellow Patron of yours made us aware that the Audio Laboratory series we made for Thomann up until June might have flown a little under the radar :) So if you want an overdose of ...
2022-09-22 15:23:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Guess what's finally here :D After the recent 1.50 firmware update this actually feels like the perfect time for our TR-6S review. We already have over one year of experience with the machine, so a...
2022-09-16 13:54:55 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! We've gathered your track recommendations and this time the following tracks are available for the poll:
Update 2024/06/03: Reworked transcription, new layout
To conclude 909 day here's a Skinny Puppy track that makes extensive use of the TR-909. Have a great weekend :)
Di...
2022-09-09 07:12:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Luckily for us Thom Yorke seems to have a knack for performing stripped down versions of his songs with the help of classic drum machines. In this live performance of "Cymbal Rush" from the Henry R...
2022-09-09 07:10:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Update 2023/11/17: Minor corrections (I missed a sextuplet Hi-Hat) and new sound examples.
Happy 909 day everyone :) Here's another Aphex Twin classic from his "Selected Ambient Work...
2022-09-09 07:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! First things first: Yes, there will be a 909 day :) Because we're very busy producing the next videos we didn't have the time to reel in your suggestions - so you'll simply have to ...
2022-08-30 17:53:08 +0000 UTC View Post