Polyend Mess and Synth are an Amazing Combination! (Sunday Sessions #209) Free Beat 2026-09-28 | Polyend Mess and Synth are an Amazing Combination! (Sunday Sessions #209)
Free Beat Live: 2025 (Show #2) Free Beat 2025-07-26 | Free Beat Live: 2025 (Show #2)Welcome to the second of two shows for Free Beat Live: 2025! In this live show, you'll hear an opening set from Galactic Tapes, a true live set from Free Beat, music made by the Free Beat community via the Community Showcase, and more! Thanks for being here, please enjoy the show :)Watch All Previous Free Beat Live Shows Here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBg47CPiNcKzXnpfVJxWFCVV36nG4WK0u&si=lz4UDhxGIQZ2aNgVQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Free Beat Live: 2025 (Show #1) Free Beat 2025-07-26 | Free Beat Live: 2025 (Show #1)Welcome to the first of two shows for Free Beat Live: 2025! In this live show, you'll hear an opening set from Galactic Tapes, a true live set from Free Beat, music made by the Free Beat community via the Community Showcase, and more! Thanks for being here, please enjoy the show :)Watch All Previous Free Beat Live Shows Here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBg47CPiNcKzXnpfVJxWFCVV36nG4WK0u&si=lz4UDhxGIQZ2aNgVQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Still Wondering if the NTS-1 is Worth It? Watch This! (Sunday Sessions #199) Free Beat 2025-07-21 | Still Wondering if the NTS-1 is Worth It? Watch This! (Sunday Sessions #199)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the NTS-1 to showcase just how powerful this amazing little budget synth can be! If you're still on the fence about it in 2025, hopefully this jam can convince you that it's absolutely worth it! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/4lBD47IZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/44Ys65pQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
What Electronic Music Gear am I Keeping While I Move? Free Beat 2025-07-19 | What Electronic Music Gear am I Keeping While I Move?My wife and I are moving! This means that most of my gear is already our new house. However, I kept a small collection of gear at our current apartment to work and play with, and today I figured it might be fun to show you all just which pieces those were! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/3IyuqIFSonicware SmplTrek: amzn.to/4eTHqEOZoom F2-BT: amzn.to/4m5db01Zoom H6 Essential: amzn.to/44TkIrXWoovebox (not an affiliate link): woovebox.comPolyend Synth: amzn.to/3IEQkdfJust don't bother with the OP-Z lolQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
The Polyend Synth is Great for Improv! (Sunday Sessions #198) Free Beat 2025-07-14 | The Polyend Synth is Great for Improv! (Sunday Sessions #198)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Polyend Synth! Being able to play three synths across the grid means you can easily improv different melodies, basslines, accent hits, and more all by yourself! It's a fantastic experience, the Synth continues to impress me! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4eJjSlWZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/4eWbP5yQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
A Life-Changing Channel Announcement! Free Beat 2025-07-12 | A Life-Changing Channel Announcement!After 6 years of Free Beat working out of apartments, it's FINALLY time to upgrade to a house! I'm so excited for all of the new opportunities this change is going to enable, I feel like I have so many video ideas that have just been waiting for this moment! Also, Free Beat Live: 2025 is still happening, click the link below to learn how to get your music into the show! Enjoy the video :)Want Your Music Featured in Free Beat Live: 2025? Click Here!youtu.be/ADSROFaI1ogMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOZoom F2-BT (mic and audio recorder): amzn.to/4lSBnCQQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Classic Budget Combo! (Sunday Sessions #197) Free Beat 2025-07-07 | Classic Budget Combo! (Sunday Sessions #197)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the classic Free Beat combo of the PO-24 Office and NTS-1! For less than $200, this pair will give you an incredible arsenal of quirky office equipment sounds, fantastic sounding effects, a basic synth and arpeggiator, and more! I always love returning to the two of these great instruments. Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOTeenage Engineering PO-24 Office: amzn.to/4exEduqKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/44WAItlZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3TVHp9BQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Random SmplTrek Update Adds a Very Important Feature! Free Beat 2025-07-05 | Random SmplTrek Update Adds a Very Important Feature!The Sonicware Smptrek has, seemingly out of nowhere, received a new update! I'll link the specific patch notes below, but for me, the two big standouts are the ability to name tracks, and the ability to edit sequence info while the sequencer is running! While it might be a little buggy (or maybe it's just user error?), this is a big improvement, and it also tells us that Sonicware hasn't forgotten about the Smpltrek! Let me know what other features you'd like to see come to the SmplTrek in the future, and enjoy the video :)Want Your Music Featured in Free Beat Live: 2025? Click Here!youtu.be/ADSROFaI1ogCheck out the Firmware Update Here (scroll down to the SmplTrek):tinyurl.com/33txzr4mMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOSonicware SmplTrek: amzn.to/45T9BkXZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/40wizAPQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
This $300 Mixer Fixed my Live Rig Problem! (Zoom Livetrak L6) Free Beat 2025-07-01 | This $300 Mixer Fixed my Live Rig Problem! (Zoom Livetrak L6)Ever since I decided I wanted to add transition music to my upcoming livestream show (check the link in the description!), I've been trying to figure out how to easily monitor both the headphone out of the MC-707, the main outs of the Polyend Step, and send both of their main outs to the audience. Turns out the Zoom Livetrak L6 was just what I was after! Although you can't send a custom mix directly to the headphones, you can use the aux send jacks with the ability to use pre fader channel sends, creating a custom aux mix straight to your ears alone! This completely fixed my problem, all while fitting in a compact box right on my pedalboard! Thanks to zZounds.com for loaning me the Livetrak L6 for the upcoming show! Enjoy the video :)Want Your Music Featured in Free Beat Live: 2025? Click Here!youtu.be/ADSROFaI1ogMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOZoom Livetrak L6: amzn.to/3ZY3FTRRoland MC-707: amzn.to/4lw0CulRoland SPD-SX: amzn.to/40pRe3mArturia MicroLab mk3: amzn.to/3Gqg8sLMorningstar MC6 Pro (not an affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/eUDZ5Polyend Step: amzn.to/45UajOVBoss VE-500: amzn.to/46kmTXEBoss FS-5U: amzn.to/3TWa7alZoom F2-BT (mic/recorder): amzn.to/4nxK7QsQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
I Had to Bring the Tracker Mini Back! (Sunday Sessions #196) Free Beat 2025-06-30 | I Had to Bring the Tracker Mini Back! (Sunday Sessions #196)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! This weekend I took a little trip with my wife's family to Sunriver, Oregon. For the past few years I've come here, I've always filmed some sort of video using the Polyend Trackers, so I decided I had to keep up the tradition! This is a collection of patterns I made over coffee every morning, then I put them together in song mode, walked to the water, and filmed a little performance. I even used the perform mode, something I typically don't use on the Polyend Trackers! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Tracker Mini: amzn.to/3G9KdgoZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/3TYUcrUQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Do I Still Love the Ableton Move After Six Months? Free Beat 2025-06-28 | Do I Still Love the Ableton Move After Six Months?I've had the Ableton Move for six months (a few more than that actually) and I still absolutely LOVE it. In fact, it's become my favorite piece of gear! The process of sketching songs on it and then seamlessly transferring those into Ableton Live for further work is simply incredible, and it has completely awakened my creativity. However, without Ableton Live, it definitely wouldn't be at the top of my gear list, so keep that in mind! Enjoy the video :)Want Your Music Featured in Free Beat Live: 2025? Click Here!youtu.be/ADSROFaI1ogMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/4ljEL9gQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
This $239 FM Synth Sounds Amazing! (Sunday Sessions #195) Free Beat 2025-06-23 | This $239 FM Synth Sounds Amazing! (Sunday Sessions #195)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Sonicware Liven XFM after a long time away, and I'm so glad I did! Using it's different fusion engines, you can create amazing sounds just by blending presets, no sound design needed! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOSonicware Liven XFM: amzn.to/3G70qmnZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3ToTaFDQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Polyend Synth Finger Drumming Works Really Well! Free Beat 2025-06-21 | Polyend Synth Finger Drumming Works Really Well!The Polyend Synth recently received an update that added a new synth engine to it's already impressive arsenal. The DWA engine allows you to upload your own samples and play them back in a myriad of ways, so I figured it would be a great way to test how well finger drumming works on the Polyend Synth. Even though this video barely scratches the surface of what's possible, I can already tell people are going to have a lot of fun with this! Enjoy the video :)Want Your Music Featured in Free Beat Live: 2025? Click Here!youtu.be/ADSROFaI1ogMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4mM03hHZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3FudYboQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Programming a Drum Machine Pedal to Make my Live Show Less Awkward! Free Beat 2025-06-19 | Programming the Polyend StepToday I'm live with the Polyend Step! I'm using the Step in my live rig as a way to easily transition between pieces of music while still giving my audience something to listen to! This is a really new concept to me, so join me as I figure out how to best implement some extra rhythms and sounds! Enjoy the stream :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Step: amzn.to/3HGxq5sZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio interface): amzn.to/45qYYpfQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!All links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My BIGGEST Electronic Music Event is Coming! Free Beat Live: 2025 Announcement Free Beat 2025-06-14 | My BIGGEST Electronic Music Event is Coming! Free Beat Live: 2025 AnnouncementIt's time for Free Beat Live: 2025! Free Beat Live is a livestream concert event that takes place right here on this channel! To accommodate people in as many time zones as possible, there will be two different show times.Friday, July 25th, at 7:00pm PacificSaturday, July 26th, at 11:00am PacificIn addition to live sets from Galactic Tapes and myself, there will be a community showcase, where anyone can have their music featured.TO ENTER THE SHOWCASE:1) Create a song using your favorite piece of gear (or software). You can use additional gear/software as well2) Your song should be three (3) minutes or less in length, to ensure we have time for everyone3) Your song should not contain any copyrighted or offensive material4) While a video is preferred, you can also just submit audio5) When finished, submit your song to freebeatsubmissions@gmail.comwith the subject line "Free Beat Live 2025 Community Showcase Entry."Include your song as either a .mp3 or .mp4 file. Also include the name you would like displayed when your entry plays.THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY, JULY 18th, 2025This is NOT a competition, all confirmed entries will be played :)If you have any questions, please let me know in a comment below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!
Playing My Patrons Music! (Patron Challenge May 2025) Free Beat 2025-06-12 | Playing My Patron's Music! (Patron Challenge May 2025)At the beginning of the month, I started a new challenge over on my Patron exclusive Discord server! This month's challenge was to make a song that incorporated your voice in some manner! If you'd like to participate in the Free Beat Live: 2025 Community Showcase, be sure to stay tuned for Friday's (06/13/25)! Enjoy the stream :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOEvo 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4iBHb1nQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!All links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
A SIMPLE Electronic Music Live Rig Free Beat 2025-06-07 | A SIMPLE Electronic Music Live RigAs a lover of the Polyend Synth, I recently thought about how I might use it in a live performance based setting, and I decided to pair it with the Polyend Step! This has become a super fun combo, allowing for a nice blend of structure and improvisation, with the added benefit of the Synth's interactivity. I could absolutely see myself doing some "home show" type livestreams with this pair in the future! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4mM03hHPolyend Step: amzn.to/4e0KRt2Zoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3FudYboQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
This $59 MIDI controller is EXACTLY What I Wanted (Arturia MicroLab mk3) Free Beat 2025-05-31 | This $59 MIDI controller is EXACTLY What I Wanted (Arturia MicroLab mk3)When it comes to specs, the Arturia MicroLab mk3 is a pretty boring product. It's just a simple 25 key MIDI controller, but in terms of practicality, it might be one of the best MIDI controllers I've ever used. For one (and the main reason I got it), it fits *perfectly* in my live rig, allowing all of the gear to sit flat on the table. However, due to it's tiny footprint and ridiculously lightweight nature, it easily provide a keyboard to gear like the OP-Z or Ableton Move, greatly increasing the overall user experience! Enjoy the video :) Thanks to Arturia for sending the MicroLab mk3 to me!My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOArturia MicroLab mk3: amzn.to/4jwYeSSTeenage Engineering OP-Z: amzn.to/4dFUVHJAbleton Move: amzn.to/3Sw5Z0hZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/4dCkfyaQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
The Polyend Synth Sounds Incredible! (Sunday Sessions #194) Free Beat 2025-05-26 | The Polyend Synth Sounds Incredible! (Sunday Sessions #194)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Polyend Synth for a jam mixing the old engines with the brand new DWA engine! Because it uses samples, the DWA engine can bring an endless variety of sounds to your scenes, and manipulating those in real time can yield some incredible sounding results! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4j6DnoZZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/4mhpszoQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
MC-707 Live Rig Performance! (Work in Progress) Free Beat 2025-05-24 | MC-707 Live Rig Performance! (Work in Progress)Today I'm showing off a bit of my new live rig, and performing a couple songs with it! The centerpiece of the live rig is the Roland MC-707, which acts as the master sequencer and sound module. Then I have a variety of MIDI controllers to play the different tracks is as live of a way as possible! While the rig (and consequently, the performance) is very much a work in progress at this point, this is the best I've felt about the live rig since starting this crazy journey almost 2 years ago! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEORoland MC-707: amzn.to/3EYtBrjRoland SPD-SX: amzn.to/4mlCxaVArturia Keystep: amzn.to/4304pd6Rockband Keytar: amzn.to/434jRoFZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/44CgPZTQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
I Love Ableton Move Finger Drumming! (Sunday Sessions #193) Free Beat 2025-05-19 | I Love Ableton Move Finger Drumming! (Sunday Sessions #193)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Ableton Move for a finger drumming based jam. This session also includes a great tip if you're trying to learn metric modulations better, simply set a kick to 4 on the floor and just work on the hat and snare over the top of it! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3F7YolsQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Polyends Brand New Drum Machine...Pedal? (Polyend Step First Impressions) Free Beat 2025-05-17 | Polyend's Brand New Drum Machine...Pedal? (Polyend Step First Impressions)Today I'm finally taking a look at Polyend's new drum machine, the Polyend Step. This is the first pedal form factor drum machine I've ever seen, and you can bet I jumped at the chance to get my hands on one. While it might seem fairly obvious what most performers could use this pedal for, the addition of the punch in effects make this a lot more than just a simple drum machine in my opinion, and I can't wait to explore what all this pedal can do! Thanks to Polyend for sending it over for me to play with. Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Step: amzn.to/3FeQp60Zoom Livetrak L-12 (audio recorder): amzn.to/3ZiNn7DQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Explaining MC-707 Tracks, Clips, and Scenes Free Beat 2025-05-10 | Explaining MC-707 Tracks, Clips, and ScenesThanks to an incredibly generous friend of the channel, I now have a Roland MC-707 in front of me! While researching the MC-707, I couldn't really find any straight to the point videos about how tracks, clips, and scenes all work with each other, so I decided to make my own! The 707 is such a monster, I'm sure we'll be visiting again soon! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEORoland MC-707: amzn.to/43m00kKZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4jOT1XBQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
New Synth Engine Just Dropped! (Polyend Synth v1.3 Update) Free Beat 2025-05-06 | New Synth Engine Just Dropped! (Polyend Synth v1.3 Update)There's a new update available for the Polyend Synth, and in that update is a brand new engine as well! The DWA (dual wavetable architecture) synth allows you to play two samples at once, manipulating a variety of parameters along the way, for essentially limitless options. While I'm not much of a sound design person myself, I've bene having a lot of fun playing with the DWA engine using drum loops! Enjoy the video :)GET THE UPDATE HERE:polyend.com/downloads/synth-downloadsMy favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/3ESWhSpZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4k4rXDaQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Synthwave on the Verselab MV-1! (Sunday Sessions #192) Free Beat 2025-05-05 | Synthwave on the Verselab MV-1! (Sunday Sessions #192)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Roland Verselab for a synthwave jam! One of my favorite things about the Roland grooveboxes is the number of incredible synthwave sounds that they have, and the Verselab is no exception. While things like the sax might be a bit cheesy, they still sound great in my opinion! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEORoland Verselab MV-1: amzn.to/43dde3dZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4cZPAKLQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My First 20 Minutes with the Midicake Arp (I Went in Completely Blind) Free Beat 2025-05-03 | My First 20 Minutes with the Midicake Arp (I Went in Completely Blind)The Midicake Arp is a piece of gear I've always had interest in, but now that I finally have one in my hands (thanks Midicake!) I am extremely overwhelmed. The Arp is definitely one of those pieces of gear that is going to require some serious time to grasp all of it's functionality, but I thought it would fun to film my first 20 or so minutes with it. This video will hopefully serve as a reminder that gear isn't always immediate, and that the initial struggle is real and worth overcoming! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOMidicake Arp (not an affiliate link): midicake.comDirtywave M8 (not an affiliate link): dirtywave.comZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/42WcQF7Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My Patrons Covered My Song! (Patron Challenge April 2025) Free Beat 2025-05-01 | My Patrons Covered My Song! (Patron Challenge April 2025)At the beginning of the month, I started a new challenge over on my Patron exclusive Discord server! This month's challenge was to make a cover of my original song, "Ghost in the Galaxy!" If you want to participate in next month's challenge, simply head over to Patreon.com/Freebeat! Enjoy the stream :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOEvo 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4iBHb1nQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!All links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Finally Checking out the Deluge Community Firmware Grid Mode Free Beat 2025-04-26 | Finally Checking out the Deluge Community Firmware Grid ModeIt’s time! I’ve finally updated my Deluge to the Community Firmware, and I’m ready to start checking out some of the new features. Today I’ll be going over Grid mode, a new variation of song mode that uses the pads in a much more efficient manner, functions very similarly to Ableton Live’s Session View! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4irc0G5Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
A Disastrous Ableton Move Jam (Sunday Sessions #191) Free Beat 2025-04-21 | A Disastrous Ableton Move Jam (Sunday Sessions #191)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to once again bust out the Ableton Move, and I started off really liking what I came up with. However, disaster struck when some terrible finger drumming threw the whole thing off, and I never quite recovered! I'm curious as to what your jam recovery tips are, let me know in a comment below! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4jJMdKkQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My ONE Major Ableton Move Complaint! Free Beat 2025-04-19 | My ONE Major Ableton Move Complaint!Despite my love for the Ableton Move, I do have a major complaint! Whenever you're placing your first note into an empty clip using the sequencer buttons, the sequencer starts playing. I personally find this super distracting, and would love the ability to turn it off, or just have the feature removed entirely. Let me know what you think! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4irc0G5Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Just a Simple PO-20 Arcade Jam (No Talking After Intro) Free Beat 2025-04-12 | Just a Simple PO-20 Arcade Jam (No Talking After Intro)Before I take the weekend off to enjoy the Masters Golf Tournament, I figured I'd film a few simple jams for you all to enjoy! Today I'm back at the PO-20 Arcade, and it's honestly been too long, because I forgot some of the chords in chord mode! Luckily, happy accidents are what the Pocket Operators excel at, so the jam still turned out great in my opinion! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOTeenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade: amzn.to/4iaJPLeZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4if35qVQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Jamming with my Favorite Elektron Groovebox (Sunday Sessions #190) Free Beat 2025-04-07 | Jamming with my Favorite Elektron Groovebox (Sunday Sessions #190)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to once again bust out the Model:Cycles! This one took a while to take off, but I really like where it wound up. This box continues to be a source of inspiration for me years later! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOElektron Model:Cycles: amzn.to/4ifhHqEZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4jewPp0Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Can the Ableton Move do Prog Rock? Free Beat 2025-04-05 | Can the Ableton Move do Prog Rock?Today we're back with the "Will it Prog" series, this time on the Ableton Move! As much as I love the Move, this little experiment definitely shows that it struggles quite a bit when working with odd time signatures, as well as metronome management. Hopefully these are two areas where Ableton can improve the Move in the future! Enjoy the video :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/3Egm06QZoom F2-BT (mic and recorder): amzn.to/3RGLSfbQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
I Cant Put the Ableton Move Down! (Sunday Sessions #189) Free Beat 2025-03-31 | I Can't Put the Ableton Move Down! (Sunday Sessions #189)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to once again bust out the Ableton Move to see what random presets a new set would bring me! While I might not be the smoothest user, the thing I like about the Move is that I'm always able to get an idea in my head into the sequencer one way or another, ready to be refined at a later time! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4iWo5nSQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My Favorite Electronic Music Hardware Just Got Even Better! (Ableton Move v1.4) Free Beat 2025-03-29 | My Favorite Electronic Music Hardware Just Got Even Better! (Ableton Move v1.4)The Ableton Move has just received yet *another* firmware update. This time it adds a feature that I've been hoping would make an appearance, which is the ability to adjust the length of a sequenced note by pressing where you want the note to end! It's a simple addition, but one that greatly improves the speed of the overall sequencing workflow. There's also been a few more features added, so be sure to check them out! Enjoy the video :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4je8QGxZoom F2-BT (mic and recorder): amzn.to/441IliXQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Playing My Patrons Music (March 2025) Free Beat 2025-03-27 | Playing My Patron's Music (March 2025At the beginning of the month, I started a new challenge over on my Patron exclusive Discord server! This month's challenge was to make a song using a time signature other than 4/4, 3/4, or any of their other associated times. Today we'll be listening to everyone's entries live, which should be a ton of fun! If you want to participate in next month's challenge, simply head over to Patreon.com/Freebeat! Enjoy the stream :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOEvo 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4j22hqaQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!All links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
This is *NOT* my Kind of Music, But I Kinda Like It? (Sunday Sessions #188) Free Beat 2025-03-24 | This is *NOT* my Kind of Music, But I Kinda Like It? (Sunday Sessions #188)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Polyend Synth for some more ambientish music. This is absolutely not my kind of music at all, but something about playing it on the Polyend Synth really makes it enjoyable for me! While I don't think I'd ever do something like this live, I could absolutely see myself writing an ambient track or two in the future! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4l9w42rZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4kW7EJyQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Korg NTS-1 Five Years Later Free Beat 2025-03-22 | Korg NTS-1 Five Years LaterI've had my Korg NTS-1 for over five years now, and in this video I go over why I think it's STILL worth the asking price, which is cheaper now than it's ever been! This amazing little synth/effects unit punches well above it's weight, thanks to it's ability to load 3rd party custom oscillators and effects, and outside of the NTS-1 mk2, I don't think anything rivals it's versatility for less than $100 USD, even five years later! Enjoy the video :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/4j8FSrhZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/42l6ujfQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Trying to Jam with my Weirdest Groovebox! (Sunday Sessions #187) Free Beat 2025-03-17 | Trying to Jam with my Weirdest Groovebox! (Sunday Sessions #187)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEORoland Verselab MV-1: amzn.to/41z6WsQZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/4kyavYYQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My Ableton Move is Already Full! (Lets Fix That) Free Beat 2025-03-15 | My Ableton Move is Already Full! (Let's Fix That)The Ableton Move can hold up to 32 sets at once...and I've already filled that up! So today I'm going through each set and deciding if I want to keep it, delete it, or upload it to the computer for finishing in Ableton Live! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (Not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom F2-BT (mic and audio recorder): amzn.to/43MpyIkQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
The Best Electronic Music Gear Purchase Ive Ever Made (Move to Full Song: Part 4, the Finale!) Free Beat 2025-03-08 | The Best Electronic Music Gear Purchase I've Ever Made (Move to Full Song: Part 4, the Finale!)The Ableton Move is truly the best electronic music gear purchase I've ever made. Never have I felt a connection between "jamming" and finishing music before! My wish is that this miniseries has properly demonstrated just why I connect with the Move so much, and how integral it has become in my process of actually making finished songs! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (Not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom F2-BT (mic and audio recorder): amzn.to/3F6JhseQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Ambient Budget Drums! (Sunday Sessions #186) Free Beat 2025-03-03 | Ambient Budget Drums! (Sunday Sessions #186)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Korg Volca Drum and the NTS-1 for an ambientish session. This is always one of my favorite pairings of gear to use, the effects of the NTS-1 really bring the Volca Drums wackier sounds over the top, especially when using the wave guide resonator! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOKorg Volca Drum: amzn.to/4ifKrjiKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/4kg18wOZoom H6 Essential: amzn.to/3CZ0d3dQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Recording Live Drums into Ableton (Move to Full Song: Part 3) Free Beat 2025-03-01 | Recording Live Drums into Ableton (Move to Full Song: Part 3)Today we continue the series of starting a track on Ableton Move, and turning it into a full song! This past week I was able to get out to my acoustic drum set and lay down a proper drum track. While I'm certainly out of shape, I'm really happy with what I played, and I've had a lot of fun learning how to properly integrate my primary instrument into my electronic music for the first time. Next week we'll tackle some ear candy, some effects, EQ, mixing, and hopefully finish the song! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOArturia Keylab Essential MK3: amzn.to/3DaMPc8Novation Launchpad Mini MK3: amzn.to/3EZLmWxZoom F2-BT (mic and recorder): amzn.to/3Xd5fQdAudient EVO 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4gQ35gtQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Playing My Patrons Music (February 2025) Free Beat 2025-02-27 | Playing My Patron's Music (February 2025)At the beginning of the month, I started a new challenge over on my Patron exclusive Discord server! This month's challenge was to make a song using the least expensive piece of hardware or software that you own! Today we'll be listening to everyone's entries live, which should be a ton of fun! If you want to participate in next month's challenge, simply head over to Patreon.com/Freebeat! Enjoy the stream :)GEAR IN THIS VIDEOEvo 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4fDhddfQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!All links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
My First Ableton Live Looping Rehearsal! (Sunday Sessions #185) Free Beat 2025-02-24 | My First Ableton Live Looping Rehearsal! (Sunday Sessions #185)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to film my first ever attempt at live looping my original song "Mystery Hour" using Ableton Live. I've been all over the place in terms of live looping live rigs, from the Sheeran Looper X to the Octatrack, but I think I might wind up settling on Ableton Live. Consistency is king, and Ableton provides that better than anything I've used so far. Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEORoland SPD-SX: amzn.to/4ibWVZmRoland SP-404mk2: amzn.to/4hS5dpeNovation Launchcontrol XL: amzn.to/4iaxUO5Arturia Keystep: amzn.to/3Qudd3MQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Ableton Move to Full Song (Part Two) Free Beat 2025-02-22 | Ableton Move to Full Song (Part Two)Welcome to part two of my Move to full song miniseries! Today I'm showing how I took the sketch we made on the Move and expanded on those ideas in Session view in Live. At the end of the video I also use arrangement view to record a bare bones outline of the full song. Next week we're tackling the live drums, I hope you're excited! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOArturia Keylab Essential MK3: amzn.to/3DaMPc8Novation Launchpad Mini MK3: amzn.to/3EZLmWxZoom F2-BT (mic and recorder): amzn.to/3Xd5fQdAudient EVO 4 (audio interface): amzn.to/4gQ35gtQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Polyend Synth Ambient Jam (Sunday Sessions #184) Free Beat 2025-02-16 | Polyend Synth Ambient Jam (Sunday Sessions #184)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out the Polyend Synth for a rare Free Beat Ambient jam! I rarely play ambient music because I typically get bored, but the Polyend Synth's ability to play three synths at once really helps me get over that boredom hurdle! This might actually be one of my favorite Sunday Sesisons I've ever done, what do you think? Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOPolyend Synth: amzn.to/4b4aPtZZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder/mic): amzn.to/41iBaS4Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
From Ableton Move to Full Song (Part One) Free Beat 2025-02-15 | From Ableton Move to Full Song (Part One)Welcome to a new miniseries where I start making a track on Ableton Move, and turn it into a full song in Ableton Live! This is a series I've wanted to do for a while, and I'm so excited to bring you along for the journey. In part one I lay down the basic outlines of a verse and chorus using the Move's flexible MIDI capture and recording modes. It might seem simple, but I'm looking forward to showing just how easy it is to take 2 basic sections of a song and turn them into a full blown arrangement! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/3QjL5jGQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Just a Simple Budget Electronic Music Gear Jam (Sunday Sessions #183) Free Beat 2025-02-10 | Just a Simple Budget Electronic Music Gear Jam (Sunday Sessions #183)Welcome to Sunday Sessions, where the script is tossed out and we get right into the jamming! Today I decided to bust out a favorite budget combo of mine for a simple jam! The PO-128 Megaman is arguably one of the most "complete" Pocket Operators, giving easy access to drums, bass, and lead sounds. Combine that with the incredible reverbs, delays, and modulation effects of the NTS-1 and you've got a fun budget jam setup! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOTeenage Engineering PO-128 Megaman: amzn.to/3QbPwxeKorg NTS-1: amzn.to/3EwQHoaZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder/mic): amzn.to/4jNrqq3Questions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
Working with Long Ableton Move Clips (Best in Class) Free Beat 2025-02-08 | Working with Long Ableton Move Clips (Best in Class)Today I want to show you all just how easy it is to work with long clips on the Ableton Move. In addition to allowing clips to be up to 16 bars in length, the Ableton Move also features a loop editing mode which allows you to zoom into specific measure, or groups of measure, as well as copying/pasting, and deleting between them. On top of that, the arrow keys and the screen make sure that no matter what bar you're working in, you always know where you are! Enjoy the video :)My favorite gear in one list, courtesy of zZounds.com:zzounds.com/share--freebeatgearlistGEAR IN THIS VIDEOAbleton Move (not an affiliate link): ableton.com/en/moveZoom H6 Essential (audio recorder): amzn.to/3EstN1kQuestions? Ask them below!Support the Channel: patreon.com/freebeatBandcamp: free-beat.bandcamp.com/releasesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethebeat...If you enjoy this video, considering subscribing to the channel! It's free, and I upload new content every single day!Some links in this description are Amazon affiliate links, the gear is the same price to you, but I get a small kickback when you use these links! It's an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost.
