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====== BeepStreet Drambo ====== | ====== BeepStreet Drambo ====== | ||
- | This article is about an app and AUv3 that is currently (March 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 | ||
- | Beta version of manual | + | **Manual**: |
- | https://www.dropbox.com/s/qr15kiwbinawqay/ | + | http://beepstreet.com/public/downloads/ |
- | ===== Videos ===== | + | |
- | A fun video teaser -- Digital Katharsis 2 -- from @Giku_beepstreet: | + | |
- | {{youtube> | + | |
- | QuickStart — from bcrichards | + | **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. |
- | {{youtube> | + | |
- | WaveSequencing Experiment | + | ===== Concepts ===== |
- | {{vimeo> | + | |
- | ==== Video List (beta) | + | |
- | **Here' | + | |
+ | ==== Workflow and sequencer ==== | ||
+ | Drambo is a virtual modular synthesis and sequencing studio that consists of modular synthesis tracks, each with a corresponding sequencer track. The synthesis tracks can be chosen by hitting the corresponding drum pads. | ||
+ | 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. | ||
- | Resampling any track in realtime: In this case, the master track. | + | Drambo' |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Indian chief/heavy breather and a super saw at the end, all drambo | + | The sequencer has a modular concept, much like the synthesis |
- | http:// | + | Polymetric sequences with different sequencer lengths on different tracks can be achieved by adding a " |
- | Using Drambo standalone and simultaneously use other unrelated ios apps at the same time. Meaning I can make music and watch youtube! Game over! | + | 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 be the Misc => Gate+Velocity Sequencer module which can also used for controlling oscillator pitch. |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Flexi sampler | + | ==== Routing ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/ | + | Drambo allows you to connect modules without wires. Tapping on a signal port which is not yet connected will show all ports that can it can be connected to, which are all modules that are located before the module you're about to connect. When designing modular creations, keep this limitation in mind, as it may in some cases (instant Feedback) require a few duplicate modules to achieve the same effect as in classic modular systems. |
+ | 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. | ||
- | Export audio files as perfect loops. | + | Routing is not limited to a track. You can also route signals between tracks, including track mixer modules in the " |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Signals ==== |
- | https://youtu.be/edF0xkKt7UI | + | 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 ==== |
- | https://youtu.be/ | + | 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 " | ||
- | Drambo | + | ==== Creating Sampler instruments ==== |
- | http:// | + | Since february 2021, the Sampler can automatically import and map samples to appropriate key and up to 4 velocity ranges. |
- | BeepStreet 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:// | + | |
- | 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' |
- | 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 the mapped range to the next neighbor in a hopefully sensible way. |
- | BeepStreet Drambo Alpha Testing: | + | 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:// | + | |
- | BopPad+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 |
- | Covers several use cases for the AUV3 instance of Drambo: sequencing other apps, recording midi, audio effect, | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ===== Videos and Tutorials ===== |
- | http://youtu.be/ifeSC1fTMEQ | + | * Ben Richards has posted a number of Drambo tutorials, demonstrations and tracks on his [[https:// |
+ | * 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 most of the Generator modules in current beta version Drambo | + | |
- | Drambo | + | **A fun video teaser** |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Overview of most of the Processor modules in current beta version Drambo | + | |
- | Drambo | + | **QuickStart — from bcrichards** |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **Copy/ |
- | http:// | + | {{youtube> |
- | Drambo | + | **WaveSequencing Experiment** |
- | http:// | + | {{vimeo> |
- | Overview of features in the Sampler and Flex Sampler modules. note: Outdated. Flexi sampler is new version of Flex; includes new features and fixed bugs. | + | |
- | Drambo | + | **Tutorial Series (Playlist)**: [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist? |
- | http://youtu.be/XqEIlcpVOgw | + | |
- | Drambo | + | ==== Video List ==== |
- | http://youtu.be/XYYkrdimIH0 | + | 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/ |
- | Drambo | + | === Publicly Accessible === |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Overview of audio routing between tracks. NOTE: outdated, new system of audio routing between tracks has been introduced. | + | |
- | Drambo | + | * 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 | + | === 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 |
- | Drambo | + | * Unordered List ItemResampling any track in realtime: In this case, the master track. |
- | http:// | + | |
- | + | | |
- | Drambo | + | * Flexi sampler is feeling great now, quick lofi sample automation. |
- | http:// | + | |
- | + | * Drambo beat 4 https:// | |
- | Drambo (modular groovebox) | + | |
- | http:// | + | * BeepStreet |
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- | Drambo | + | |
- | http:// | + | * Shiro - another example - https:// |
- | + | * Shiro - P-Lockery - https:// | |
- | One sound in Drambo: | + | * Shiro - 2020/93/28 - https://youtu.be/vXwtdF9G3-g |
- | http:// | + | |
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- | Playing with Drambo | + | |
- | http:// | + | |
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- | Drambo | + | |
- | http:// | + | |
- | Overview of core features included in standalone app. Outdated. | + | |
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- | Drambo Beta Master Track Transpose: | + | |
- | http:// | + | |
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- | Drambo Signal and Routing Modules (instructional): | + | |
- | https:// | + | |
- | Overview of how signal moves in Drambo, how to connect modules, and how to set up modulation. | + | |
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- | A short clip using classic synthesis and physical modeling: | + | |
===== Module List (Feb 19,2020) ===== | ===== Module List (Feb 19,2020) ===== | ||
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- Text box | - Text box | ||
- Voice number | - Voice number | ||
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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 | ==== modular Resources | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== FAQ ==== | ||
+ | tbd | ||
== Tags == | == Tags == | ||
- | {{tag>stub unreviewed}} | + | {{tag>au_inst au_fx iaa_instr modular drambo}} |