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What would you like me to focus on?

  • Octacosm 69
  • Octatrack Solo Template V2 69
  • More video content. 82
  • 2024-01-22
  • 220 votes
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With the Remixer 1.2.1 Project completed, I am currently trying to decide where to focus my efforts and am looking to my patrons for guidance. 

Both the Octacosm and Solo Performance Template V2 are ambitious projects. The Octacosm will take a lot of time to develop the most ideal workflow for generating stems and processing external gear. It's a fun project but a real brain squeezer. Solo Performance Template V2 is a 5-track, 64-FX, 8-bar looper project where you route the CUE outs back into the Octatrack to access the 5 FX blocks. This isn't something I can copy and paste; I will have to build the FX from scratch, which takes a lot of time.

The last choice is for me to pause OT project development and get back to making tutorial videos for our favorite gear. I haven't made a fully featured video since the last Digitakt Generate Random Melodies video. I am happy to go any direction.

 Which project would you like me to focus on?

EDIT: Wow! The response to this post has been incredibly enlightening for me. I'll start working on new videos. I also didn't realize how many Patreon supporters here are interested in more than just the Octatrack templates. That's a fantastic feeling—thank you! I have a huge backlog of video projects, some of which I've completed but never released. I have really in-depth content for the Digitakt and lots of great ideas to share about the Octatrack and M8. Your support is incredibly appreciated, I am happy to oblige your requests. 

Best,

Matt

Comments

Boboulus (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-19 02:00 Would love to get more knowledge on how to use the Octatrack as a performance sampler and not just a mixer so I would really like the solo template to have more focus and more videos on how to sample and loop etc 😄
2024-01-22 21:45

4THSEX

that OT solo template is great! We can also use it like DJ style performance machine template as well !!!!!

Jorge Barr

Take a break from these templates. Otherwise the community will only push you for that. You need rest. Tutorials are hard work but not brain squeezers

Justin Joe

Slow roll the Octacosm project with More video content inbetween

Mr Thingamabob

The templates are awesome, no doubt about it. But some videos on other devices, tips on sound design and on song construction would be greatly appreciated as well !

Jim Arbon

You’ve worked so much on the templates, the Remixer is rad, and the Solo one sounds great - but I’m excited about the Octacosm. It’s a paradigm shift for me in the way I can use the Octatrack, so that’s what my vote is on. I think you’ve also gotta focus on what you enjoy doing, and put in that self care! 🙏🏻🧡

gattART

Yes, I have to agree with Bernhard on the ‘situation’. There is still a lot of learning needed before I’d feel comfortable using the OT live. A Solo V2 template might be like an expansion of your Hybrid template, like in between the Hybrid and the Ultimate 2FF, or maybe like both together? I’ve got my guitar/guitar synths going into the OT C/D and drum and ‘ambient’ stuff into A/B (also taking the Cue output just for the helluvit)… so definitely a thumbs up for something like ‘deep-dive’ shortish vids on how to handle specific situations or conditions, not tictoc-short, but nice and focused like your incredible quantized loops from a few years back…

Tomislav Krhen

Still haven't found the time to try out the Solo, can you elaborate on dj style, how you use it? tnx

Tomislav Krhen

Take a break and do more videos, guides for new templates, or anything you like man. Octacosm is a cool idea, but far from the polish I know you'd like. When the inspiration hits you, then continue. All the best

peaceful

I enjoy your live streams the most. If you are feeling the grind with coding these OT templates, maybe take a break and do other videos. You could do a nerdy studio tour maybe? (The nerdier the better 🤓)

Richard Hansen

I really enjoy and value your tutorials, and would love to see more! As someone earlier said, would love to hear your thoughts on things like sound design and composition. I've also enjoyed the couple few times you've had guests. I find the dialogue really expands the perspective and insight on any given topic when you do.

headfullofhammers

We have plenty of templates to play with currently. The octacosm is fun but only so much. More tutorials, live streams, and interaction please!

AlienAnxiety

Damn. Like most things in life, what I want is the least popular haha. The Octacosm was the most exciting thing I’d seen in a while. Whatever you decide to work on is cool with me.

JaminZ

I like the Octacosm project! I am still catching up on or rewatching your already existing content to keep me busy and learning in the meantime

Mikey G

I would love some very basic video on how to start approaching playing live. I’m still a little afraid!

Matthew Davis

Oh great it was your Octatrack content that pushed me to purchase. Guess I’ll be looking for a Digitakt now

Ethan Gross

Your work on everything is much appreciated my dude. All of your video content is edifying for learning synth stuff and your templates all unlock the octa in their own way. ☮️

4thCreation

I love your templates and believe you’re the only person offering this approach, I love it and it’s why I subscribe, please continue that journey too. Great work!

ezbot

I am going to be making performance templates for a long time

Hans Twite

All great ideas Matt, I would personally love to hear about your process with organization of live sets and handling multiple projects, how you think about assembling a full show with your pattern and bank managment going in, how you organize presets you create from scratch etc. A bit more nuts and bolts about assembling and thinking about a show in that way. Just an idea, as all your project templates are literally brilliant on the Octatrack, I am assuming your other systems are as well! Cheers.

LikeaKnife

I know they might not be as conducive to in-depth template style workflows, but I'd be interested if you have unique insight on Analog 4 and Rytm.

Andrew Thompson

Definitely more videos on creating music with the OT. That’s how I found you! Many thanks for all you’ve done.

Julian

Absolutely

Julian

On my side I must say that having the possibility to configure the Octa as a generative ambient sampler and midi sequencer could be a nice tutorial or video series...

Justin Worrall

M8 + Octatrack templates + more M8 guests like mikey303 and wet peynt

Toff.Chunks

Would like if it's possible 64FX + main Sample Octa Template for DJ/PROD with only one INPUT A/B ))))) Cause i got only one send on my DJ mixer ;-) As usual thks for all the amazing work you doing & share !!!

R3ND3RR0R

Since Polyend Play+ is finally back in stock I am sending my Play out for the upgrade. Wouldn’t mind a video with insight into doing some cool shit with it.

ezbot

Already done! It's called the Hyrbrid Template

Harry Imster

I think your conversations with other musicians is your best content, by far.

killer beez

I think more video content exploring both new ideas/gear, and content diving into different octatrack workflow ideas/setups. The latest videos have kind of already gone this direction, i think its fresh and exciting. Im down gor whatever though really 🤟

Toff.Chunks

okizzz my bad i will check back your videos on it thks !!!!

JeeJee

I'd love to see more OT+Modular vids at some point.

Jonathon Holand

More vids, octacosm, octatrack, modular.... I want it all but could only Rick one answer!

Jory B

more workflow videos - start from scratch track creation !

Eren Semi Donmez

i will be using octacosm in a live performance next month so any adittions would be amazing <3 i currently use it with my modular

ezbot

Wow, I hope you share that performance with us!

Ardler Saint

Octacosm - such a great idea for the Octatrack that I would never had thought of

Mike Morton

As much as I love your longer video streams, I would love for a series of much shorter 'Quick Tip' videos for all the golden nuggets of information stored in your brain :) I really wanted to show a friend/colleague what the Octatrack is capable of the other night. Your videos instantly sprung to mind but I couldn't think of a good one that succinctly showed off the best bits of each of your templates.