How to make your own techno music.

This is an absolute beginner's introduction to making & performing music with a drum machine and a synth, plus setup and gear recommendations. I'm using the very excellent Roland TR-8 drum machine and T-8 "TB-303-style" synth. I'll explain the very basics of how to compose and perform on these machines, explain how they're connected, whether you need a mixer, and suggest other starter gear you might consider if you want to begin exploring computer-free music making. 🎹 LINKS TO IN-PRODUCTION GEAR SHOWN/MENTIONED You can search for this gear at the store links below. ▶︎ Roland T-8 (all other products in this 'Aira Compact' range are worth looking at): https://www.roland.com/global/products/t-8/ ▶︎ Arturia MicroFreak: https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/microfreak/overview ▶︎ Korg Volca Sampler: https://www.korg-volca.com/ ▶︎ Also recommended, but not mentioned: https://novationmusic.com/products/circuit-tracks (Has editable synth sounds, it can take samples, it can sequence other gear, it has a 'mix' input, it's on the lower end of cost!). 🎹 OUT OF PRODUCTION GEAR MENTIONED ▶︎ eBay UK: Roland TR-8: https://ebay.us/wBsZETElektron // Digitakt - https://ebay.us/NG6hRE / ▶︎ eBay USA: Roland TR-8: https://ebay.us/eRDwHD // Elektron Digitakt - https://ebay.us/W2S9OD ▶︎ Mackie 1202 Mixer ▶︎ Mackie 1604 Mixer Feel free to use the above links to then search for other gear/mixers mentioned!! These are afffiliate links, which help fund the channel at no extra cost to you. 💸 PLACES TO BUY IN-PRODUCTION GEAR If you’re looking to research/order anything, please use these store links!! ➡️ Perfect Circuit (USA): https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-312335-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2F ➡️ Sweetwater (USA): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKnn6y ➡️ Thomann (EU): https://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=845 ➡️ Gear4music (UK): https://tidd.ly/3ha7yhv ➡️ Plugin Boutique (Software!): https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=642c4629ec8ef These are affiliate links! Anything you buy helps the channel keep going at no extra cost to you. FREE VIRTUAL MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SOFTWARE: ▶︎ https://vcvrack.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL/OTHER INFO ▶︎ Join on Patreon (join the Discord community and ask me questions!): https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies ▶︎ Subscribe to my Podcast: https://www.whywebleep.com/ ▶︎ Buy music on Bandcamp: https://mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com/ Or buy any gear via the affiliate links above! ▶︎ Here's some info on the Deer Shed Festival (family friendly festival that I do drop in workshops at the Science Tent at!): https://deershedfestival.com/ ▶︎ Make a one-time donation via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KNLRQUDAUDUUJ ▶︎ Subscribe to my podcast Why We Bleep: https://www.whywebleep.com/ 00:00 Anyone can make music! 00:49 Making a Beat 5:15 Introducing the Synth 5:57 Explaining Cutoff & Resonance 7:11 Explaining Env Mod/Decay (aka Envelope) 8:22 Adding Delay 8:51 Counting 8 Bars & Creating Contrasts 11:10 Faders In and Out! 11:43 Summary & Importance of Listening 13:23 Audio Connection Explained 15:36 Sync Connection Explained 17:40 Do I need a Mixer? 18:58 Beginner Gear: Roland T-8 21:51 Beginner Gear: Korg Volcas/Samplers 22:51 Beginner Gear: Roland TR-8 23:55 Beginner Gear: Arturia MicroFreak 24:49 Beginner Gear: Elektron Digitakt 25:14 Why you should try this