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====== BeepStreet Drambo ====== | ====== BeepStreet Drambo ====== | ||
- | This article is about an app and AUv3 that is currently (Feb 2020) still in development and not yet released. | + | There has been [[https:// |
- | + | After a long and desperate but also somewhat entertaining wait, Drambo was officially released | |
- | Note: the name may be subject to change. | + | |
Drambo is a sequencer and easy-to-use modular synth with user sample support. | Drambo is a sequencer and easy-to-use modular synth with user sample support. | ||
+ | For an FAQ, scroll to the end of this article. | ||
**App type**: App and AUv3 | **App type**: App and AUv3 | ||
- | **App store link**: | + | **App store link**: |
**Developer**: | **Developer**: | ||
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**Developer AB Forum Handle**: @giku_beepstreet | **Developer AB Forum Handle**: @giku_beepstreet | ||
- | ===== Videos ===== | + | **Manual**: |
- | A fund video teaser -- Digital Katharsis 2 -- from @Giku_beepstreet: | + | http:// |
- | {{youtube> | + | |
+ | **NOTE**: Some of this page and some videos below were created while the software was in beta. The software was released to the public on April 1, 2020. | ||
- | ==== Video List (beta) | + | ===== Concepts ===== |
- | Here's an index of the Drambo-related videos I've found in the [[https:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Workflow and sequencer ==== |
- | https:// | + | Drambo |
+ | An audio mixer channel representation of all tracks that also allows for scrolling through tracks can be shown by hitting the upper right " | ||
+ | It can be a good idea to place tracks next to each other that may require simultaneous tweaking, especially when using AUv3 plugins that rely on visuals. | ||
- | Drambo | + | Drambo's sequencer is built around a pattern concept. Each pattern has a certain number of steps and repeats and unless the " |
- | http:// | + | |
- | BeepStreet Drambo | + | The sequencer has a modular concept, much like the synthesis modules but with features specific to sequencing. Sequencer step modules are called "Step Components" |
- | http:// | + | Polymetric sequences with different sequencer lengths on different tracks can be achieved by adding a " |
- | Drambo | + | In addition to the main sequencer tracks, there are sequencer modules that work like classic modular CV/Gate sequencers. The most important one would likely |
- | http://youtu.be/ | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Routing ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/ | + | Drambo |
+ | Connections are indicated in two ways: The color of a signal port is the same as the module it receives from, and when you tap on a signal port, both the port and the connected port will flash in orange color. | ||
+ | Double-tapping on a signal port will open a popup menu to disconnect that port. | ||
- | Drambo | + | Routing is not limited to a track. You can also route signals between tracks, including track mixer modules in the " |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Signals ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/q2sICzoZ_5k | + | There are different types of signals inside |
+ | As of December 2020, Drambo works with the following signal types: | ||
+ | === Audio, Pitch, Gate, Velocity, Time === | ||
+ | These all behave like " | ||
+ | === MIDI === | ||
+ | A stream of MIDI messages. It's a unique signal that can only be used with modules that have MIDI ports. There' | ||
+ | === Spectrum/Wavetable === | ||
+ | Another unique signal that can only be used inside a Wavetable Oscillator rack, currently only suported by the "Wave effect" | ||
+ | === Modifying signals === | ||
+ | Most signals (except " | ||
- | Drambo | + | ==== Real-time parameter control ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/ltzEyjR-7Uk | + | Drambo |
+ | === Parameter locks (p-locks): === | ||
+ | These are tied to sequencer steps. Each step can store one or more value changes. Changes to parameters remain active until the next non-empty step in the sequence of the same track. Note that these are the only way to store parameter changes inside a sequencer pattern. | ||
+ | === Modulators: === | ||
+ | A wide choice of modulation sources is available. You can use LFOs, oscillators, | ||
+ | === Scenes: === | ||
+ | Independent from patterns and track modulators, scenes can store parameter changes as " | ||
- | BeepStreet Drambo Alpha Testing: | + | ==== Creating Sampler instruments ==== |
- | http:// | + | Since february 2021, the Sampler can automatically import and map samples to appropriate key and up to 4 velocity ranges. |
- | BopPad+Drambo: | + | For this to work, your samples need to follow one of these file name conventions: |
- | http:// | + | **{SampleName}_{NoteNameOr3digitNoteNumber}_{3digitVelocity}.fileextension** |
- | Drambo | + | **{NoteName}{space |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Covers several use cases for the AUV3 instance of Drambo: sequencing other apps, recording midi, audio effect, and as a sound source in other apps. | + | |
- | Drambo | + | **{NoteNumber}{space or _ }{optional: letter v}{3 digits velocity}** |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | Upper or lower case shouldn' |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | Supported formats are M4A/AAC, MP3, WAV, AIF, any bit depth and any sample rate and 1 or 2 channels. |
- | http://youtu.be/ | + | Flexible sample rate support also allows you to adapt each sample' |
- | Overview of most of the Generator modules | + | |
- | Drambo | + | Sampler will try to map samples according to note name (also setting the root key from the given note name/number) and velocity between 001 and 127 for up to 4 samples stacked and velocity switched. |
- | http://youtu.be/ | + | Vertical and horizontal gaps are filled automatically by stretching |
- | Overview of most of the Processor modules | + | |
- | Drambo | + | Levels will be uniform across different velocity windows in order to not destroy the velocity response in a typical setup where you would follow the Sampler with an ADSR that already adds adjustable polyphonic velocity response. |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | Since auto mapping completely relies on sample names, you won't need any SFZ or EXS files for import, just the correct sample names. |
- | http:// | + | Batch renaming files can be done on MacOS using Finder rename or on Windows using the Multi Rename tool in Ghisler Total Commander. |
+ | You drop all files into one folder, upload them to Drambo and in Sampler, use the " | ||
- | Drambo | + | ===== The Drambo |
- | http:// | + | [[drambo_cookbook|Open |
- | Overview of features in the Sampler | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ===== Videos and Tutorials ===== |
- | http://youtu.be/XqEIlcpVOgw | + | * Ben Richards has posted a number of Drambo tutorials, demonstrations and tracks |
+ | * SoundForMore has posted a large collection of [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist? | ||
- | Drambo | + | **Quick start** (6 minutes): |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **A more detailed tutorial** |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Overview of audio routing between tracks. NOTE: outdated, new system of audio routing between tracks has been introduced. | + | |
- | Drambo | + | **A fun video teaser** -- Digital Katharsis 2 -- from @Giku_beepstreet: |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **QuickStart — from bcrichards** |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **Copy/ |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **WaveSequencing Experiment** |
- | http:// | + | {{vimeo> |
- | Drambo | + | **Tutorial Series |
- | http://youtu.be/yPflVQbJBtA | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Video List ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/jhHMZGNyYYM | + | This section lists Drambo-related vieos some of which were posted while it was still in beta. Many of these were posted in the[[https://forum.audiob.us/discussion/ |
- | One sound in Drambo: | + | === Publicly Accessible === |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Playing with Drambo on iPhone XS: | + | * Unordered List ItemExport audio files as perfect loops. http:// |
- | http:// | + | * BeepStreet Drambo |
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+ | * BopPad+Drambo: | ||
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+ | * Drambo (modular groovebox) | ||
+ | * One sound in Drambo: | ||
+ | * Playing with Drambo on iPhone XS: http:// | ||
+ | * Drambo Beta - Some Basics (instructional): | ||
+ | * Drambo Signal and Routing Modules (instructional): | ||
+ | * A short clip using classic synthesis and physical modeling: https:// | ||
+ | * BCRichard - another example - https:// | ||
+ | * RS2000 - sequenced sequencer - https:// | ||
- | Drambo Beta - Some Basics (instructional): | + | === Videos Marked Private === |
- | http:// | + | A number of videos have been marked private since they were originally posted, presumably because they contain content that is either outdated or that should |
- | Overview of core features included in standalone app. Outdated. | + | |
- | Drambo Beta Master Track Transpose: | + | * Unordered List ItemResampling any track in realtime: In this case, the master track. http:// |
- | http:// | + | * Indian chief/heavy breather and a super saw at the end, all drambo modules. http:// |
- | + | * Using Drambo standalone and simultaneously use other unrelated ios apps at the same time. Meaning I can make music and watch youtube! Game over! http:// | |
- | Drambo | + | * Flexi sampler is feeling great now, quick lofi sample automation. http:// |
- | https:// | + | * Drambo Beta step component’jump’ https:// |
- | Overview of how signal moves in Drambo, how to connect modules, and how to set up modulation. | + | * Drambo beat 4 https:// |
- | + | * Drambo | |
- | A short clip using classic synthesis and physical modeling: https://vimeo.com/392512154 | + | * BeepStreet Drambo Alpha Testing: |
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Shiro - another example - https:// | ||
+ | * Shiro - P-Lockery - https:// | ||
+ | * Shiro - 2020/93/28 - https://youtu.be/vXwtdF9G3-g | ||
===== Module List (Feb 19,2020) ===== | ===== Module List (Feb 19,2020) ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Hidden tips & tricks | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Holding Mute and tapping on track will solo it, mute will remain blinking while such solo is enabled | ||
+ | * Dragging unit slightly to the side reveals (+) button to add unit in between, when you release the finger while seeing the (+) button, the Add unit popover will show up and the unit will be added in the respective place. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Stems recording ==== | ||
+ | Stems recording allows to save audio files into Drambo/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | For starting stems recording, the tape in top bar must be on (red) and playback must be running. The moment the recording is started depends on: | ||
+ | - If the recording was turned on while playback was stopped, it starts immediately after playback is started | ||
+ | - If the recording was turned on while playback was running, it start immediately after recording tape icon is pressed. | ||
+ | Note you can find out if the stems recording is running by " | ||
+ | |||
+ | To stop the recording, you there are also two options: | ||
+ | - Stop playback, which will immediately cut the recording the moment you hit the stop button. | ||
+ | - Turn off tape icon in top bar, then the recording will be stopped after the next bar, allowing you to record files that are stopped precisely on the bar end - perfect for using the stems as loops. | ||
+ | After a recording is saved, you see an information text with where the file(s) were saved, it should be Drambo / Samples / Recordings. The files are store in a directory named in format " | ||
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+ | ==== modular Resources | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | ==== FAQ ==== | ||
+ | tbd | ||
== Tags == | == Tags == | ||
- | {{tag>stub unreviewed}} | + | {{tag>au_inst au_fx iaa_inst modular drambo}} |