picoTracker v2 - DIY sampler, plugin synths and MIDI tracker / sequencer - walktrough and tutorial!
picoTracker V2, a #diy tracker-style sequencer with 8 MIDI, sample and synth tracks is here with some cool new features, and here's a video explaining how to get it and how to use it. https://xiphonics.com/
Table of contents:
00:00 intro
00:08 hello
00:30 new features!
02:19 installing the new firmware on older trackers
02:49 transfer some samples
03:09 creating a track: UI basics
04:10 songs, chains and phrases
05:22 instruments: loading and auditioning samples
06:28 create a simple drum beat
07:42 deleting notes or commands
07:51 adding another track/chain
08:27 the SID synth!
09:33 transposing notes / changing values
10:04 using tables
10:36 arpeggiators
11:28 filter envelopes
12:12 volume changes
12:39 adding more phrases / arpeggiator chord progressions
13:11 playing both tracks together
13:20 navigating tables (using more than one table)
13:37 OPAL, the fm synth - creating a bass track
14:18 synth parameters
16:25 some deep notes ;-)
16:40 adding phrases for a bassline
17:20 using MIDI instruments
18:12 adding MIDI commands (CC, program changes ...)
19:06 conclusion
20:29 bye + jam
Resources:
Build guide https://xiphonics.com/cdn/shop/files/...
The screen https://www.aliexpress.us/item/100500...
The battery https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cherry Switches: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050... (contains only 4 switches, you'll need to order 3) PLEASE check the pin layout of the switches before buying
Keycaps https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050... (recommended by the devs) or https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32810... (be careful to choose the correct size here, M3 4mm)
3D printing can be done at PCBWay, for example
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