Alesis Micron FM Algorithmic Synthesis

[omgitsrook]

This is absolutely amazing. And the fact that it's all just one program is even more mind blowing. Awesome job. Keep it up; you've got some real skill.

[kc2ine]

is it hard to program a rhythm in micron? is it arpeggiator ? 

[kc2ine]

awesome! this little synth is really great...

[infostatic]

Ditto on the Boards of Canada. Settings please. :-)

I'd like to get the same sounds out of my Micron. I try, but fail. :-)

You can hear some stuff with factory setups on my channel, but I want to get more into making my own sounds, and then songs from them.

[idomodo]

I've just bought a Micron because of you. :D Can you share the setup ? :$

[rubendm77]

Nice tune... I think I'm falling for this synth :)

[nurzahr]

very very good very bjork/matmos-esque and surprisingly warm sounding, ok that's it Micron it is...[over the microkorg, in my multi-week purchase debate]

[Sam111111]

@nurzahr The microkorg may be easier to use and have a better vocoder, but the depth of the sounds the Micron has, IMHO, just destroys the MicroKorg.

[gulliverwalkman]

May be mp3?

[gulliverwalkman]

very nice!!

[sawmaster2]

This song is so awesome. It's so calming and makes me sleepy.

[vaspers]

I agree, this has a mellow Boards of Canada feel to it, haunting, gentle, precise, moody, moonishly crowning all the suspenseful thimble dawns.

[MrKnnknn]

Very nice tune, I would lose the Clap, it seems a bit cheezy.. Otherwise well worthy of a movie soundscore.

[ralphkin]

dude still sponging up my jeanz i creamd.

[monstersarelikethat]

nice

[Mexicanopkr]

how much is that synth man?_

[bigianm3]

this shit is sick

[RamzGT]

very "basic channel"

[xio104]

absolutely beautiful!

[whitneyslover123]

Put the song on mediafire for download! xD

[Gtechture]

@whitneyslover123

I'll check it out. Thanks!

[JayAreGoBOOM]

whole song came from keyboard?

[Gtechture]

@JayAreGoBOOM 

[mortifago]

im speechless mate! WELL done! I've seen all your Alesis Micron videos and they're just greaT! i will buy one soon (when i get 400$), and i'm kind of begginer in the synth world. So, do you recommend it?

[9JohnSmith9]

These videos make me want to buy the Micron

[MOLexclusives]

Seriously moody, beautiful and cool

[odiwan74]

I first heard this not long after you first uploaded it, and two years on I still think that this is one of the most beautiful synth originals on Youtube. You signed to Warp? You could be ;-)

[Gtechture]

@odiwan74

Hi, thanks for listening. I'll try to post more when I have the time.

[RamzGT]

whoa... what do u use in your midi implementation?

[Gtechture]

@RamzGT

All of the sounds are coming from the micron. I dont know much about midi actually!

[zero33AD]

sounding very professional indeed - how long did it take you to make the individual sounds?

[Daryoosh69]

mann i love this video of yours,superb.m bout to buy one micron , what u reckon ? does it really work for gigs and live ?

[afab232]

Hey dude this is really awesome. I've been taking your advice and i've been reading the manual. However I have a question i was hoping you can help me with. I don't understand what they mean in the manual when they are talking about the twelve modulation routes. How the heck do you use these or what are they?

[Gtechture]

@afab232

The modulation matrix allows a "destination" parameter to be modulated by some sort of source. For example the over all pitch of a sound can be modulated by LFO 1 to create a vibrato effect, FM amount can be modulated by an envelope to create sweeping effects, or FM amount can be key-tracked so the FM amount increases with the pitch of the key pressed and vice versa. Some times it is tricky but it is straight forward for the most part. All of the sources and destination parameters...

[Gtechture]

Respond to this video...

[Gtechture]

@afab232

Hi,

the modulation routes are twelve instances where you can have a modulator ( a LFO, Envelope Generator, velocity, aftertouch, keytracking....) affect a certain parameter. For example you can assign Envelop generator 3 to effect the FM amount parameter. Hope this helps.

[redhandrail]

Friends have told me this is a complicated synth. Was this a complicated "program" to make? I'd love to do stuff like this but I am at the level of absolute beginner when it comes to electronics. But it seems like this is the one to buy if interested in this kind of sound.

[alexnova85]

Hello, i watched all your videos, and this one is the best. The melody is very nice. I will be getting Micron soon, i love ambient type of music. Very good++++++++++++++++

[mahadevaji]

Can these types of sound be made by the microkorg aswell? i just bought a microkorg but it sounds more harsh to me than this..

:( did i buy the wrong synth? i want to make mellow pad sounds like that... that was the idea..

[Gtechture]

I'm sure some of these sounds can be made, maybe none as complex. The micro korg seems to be oriented towards techno/ trance where the micron has no clear orientation all though there are many possibilities to emulate vintage synthesizers. The micron is definitely the most diverse synthesizer on the market in the price range. Its sounds very unique, it has a warmth and organic sound that i have never experienced on other va's

[josephjester]

All of the sounds for this piece is coming from this ONE keyboard? "I have GOT to get me one of these!"

[Gtechture]

everything is coming from the micron yes

[jimbobond]

beautiful piece I could hear david Sylvian singing over it.

Good work.

[zizek]

Exquisite. It deserves a name.

[28majestic]

epic sounds. How hard is it to edit programs for a synth newbie such as myself? were the drums comming from the micron too?

[golafs]

nice. but didn´t sound like FM synthesis? just regular subtractive, filters etc. ?

[Chairmaneoin]

Sounds a little bit like die in winter by :wumpscut:

[jumpmaster98]

sweet! it's like an acid hydraulophone in antarctica.

[Gtechture]

Thats weird I almost made that the name of the video

[tektek2012]

do you use any software?

[zeb138]

how do you program beats, i just bought one of these from my friend and im trying to figure it out

[tektek2012]

go to empty rhythm, click it, than add drum a b etc

the micron has a ton of presets of drums, you can use those or make your own, theres also sfx and you can also use the tones as an option

[Onewerdy]

tight

[twelvemeister]

far out

[Bringmemorewine]

If at all possible. Can you explain exactly how you made this setup? I am confused with my Micron. I understand the splits and everything, but am confused about alot of other stuff. Hit me up please!! I would love to make some sweet stuff like this soon

[lolo63160]

apparament tu es anglais! en tout cas c'est cool ta composition.

[Goth108]

nice!

[ExplorerFreak]

Very chill, good use of the micron.

[null140]

i don't even know what vst means.

[danielhl22]

various settings transformations

[null140]

i don't know whether to get this or the MicroKORG. Any tips? It would be my first synthesizer, so don't bother recommending a 10K modular synth to me.

[lolitaXcomplex]

this is a shit ton better than micro korg! are you used to vst synths? id reccomend familiarising yourself with all the synthesis terms on software, and buy the micron.

failing that, the micro kork will be a lot easier to pick up and start programming your own patches

[EliKilby]

From what I hear, the MicroKorg has a few problems with it, not too sure on the specifics. But form many comments on videos, most MicroKorg users wish they could switch once they see exactly what this amazing synth can do. I have one myself, and am a proud owner!

[Sam111111]

The Micron's cheaper right now and supposedly a lot better: the keys are normal size in comparison to the Microkorg, and it has better quality sounds [though it does have less knobs: there's a menu system that's supposedly a bit frustrating, though when I was fooling with it at Guitar Center I didn't have a problem]. The microKorg does have a good vocoder, though, so if you were planning on using the vocoder you may want to look into it.

[alexanderj1986]

or album leaf

[alexanderj1986]

Sounds kinda like mogwai. dig it

[hypoclit]

this is exacttly what i was looking for. i like the sounds you've got going on

[heroblok6]

so are you looping that drum beat?

[Gtechture]

its coming from the micron

[hafstrat]

Nice!!!!!!!!!

[ElektroNoiser]

Excelente!!

Very nice!!

[sheeitsonn]

how did you cut the drum beat out at the end?

[DeRex9]

reminds me of Boards of canada.  Well done, I like it. :)

[timdogg333]

great stuff, now I want a micron.....

[Pighood]

Well done. Please post more.

[brwest16]

your talented dude. great ear for elegant tunes.

[peterhamilrules]

is the micron doing all of that? sounds fucking sweet

-peace

[Gtechture]

Yes, this is all micron in real time. Its one program and a drum beat in set up mode.

[NimaSun]

oh man.. good stuff!!

[Biopharmer]

Boards of Canada

[Saphothere]

I was about to say that.

[spydat3k]

yep, sounds a bit like them

[shipdip666]

very cool shit

[gennargiu]

great soundscapes from micron :9

[Bartnick81]

wow you have taste and the gear seems so versatile and self-sufficient, .. waiting for mine to come

[ventouse]

Deep, loungy and elegant, liked it here. One more reason for me to buy a Micron. I have made an auction on ebay for 240 € and hope to get this little piece of synth!

[bananepoep]

very good i just love it !

[InvisibleMud]

Thats such an incredble sound from such a little synth. Beautiful, haunting and relaxing.

You really know how to get the most out of the Micron.

[fischek]

excellent, great programing and very interesting tune

[chazum0]

How do you create programs on the micron? the only way i have seemed to be able to is if i use the Default program and modify it.

[Gtechture]

You have to initialize the sound yourself by undoing all of the parameters. The Default sound has some Mod's its not completely initialized. Id say if you can initialize the synth manualy, you understand how to control the the entire synth.

[chazum0]

Yea thats what i though, and by that i have learned everything on this synth, well almost. i just hate how it only has 3 assignable knobs. ahh it really gets me

[Gtechture]

If you assign parameters to the sliders and use a single parameter on the main knob you have 6 controls!

[ericdrebin]

This is a truly beautiful piece of music.

I really, really want to get a Micron now.

[peter47a]

Nice!

[d3p3ch3mod3]

first (so far) ... glad you put a song up, interesting to see what someone whos good at programming can create