With NAMM 2012 coming I wanted to take inventory of the current OP1 capabilities and to address some of the questions I have been getting from sharing my OP1 videos here on YouTube. I take the "start from scratch" approach and show how to make a basic track loop. I make house music so you can expect some deep house vibes. It's a long video (30 mins) so here is a summary of what is included:

Erasing all 4 tape tracks
Making a drum sequence in Pattern sequencer
Setting up loop sections
Navigating loop sections
Recording sequences to tape (in time)
Chord memory techniques
Recording live keys to tape
Overdubbing to tape
Recording to different tracks
Sampling to the Synth sampler
Playing with sampled sounds

The OP1 is a very capable tool for production. It is not a toy... it just looks like one to many people. Others see the simplistic interface as a refined means to an end. Whatever your stance may be, the OP1 and the money I spent was worth it to me, by far. I am rejuvenated and want to to be creative again. It's kind of like my early set up with a Roland R8 drum machine, Roland JV35 keyboard (borrowed) and Alesis MMT8 Sequencer put down to DAT recorder (only a stereo pair of tracks! Oh my). Necessity can be inspiring! Limits to memory, space on tape, tracks are a test to me... a test I need to pass. This makes me think of really out og the box ways to get things done. I don't just pull a preset solution out of a 2 terabyte hard drive somewhere. I hope you find the tutorial interesting and that it may inform you on how to use your new OP1, or that you now need to buy one, or that you are now sure it's not for you (perfectly okay too). Thanks for stopping by to check out another one of my videos.

Don't forget to check the unofficial (but best) OP1 Forum for samples, user support and the latest TE rumors. Ohpeewon dot com

NOTE: This video is a tutorial and has a lot of talking. It's a balance of explanation and actions, and is not really meant for adapt OP1 users. And, "yes", to the nitpickers I know I say "familiar" as "furmiliar" LOL. My grandma says "warsh" instead of wash" so I guess it runs in the family. Sue me. It was 2:30am and the aged 18 year Scottish grain spirits were mellowing me out. Slàinte mhath! • [ slanj'uh va' ] ("Good Health" in English)

Link to Live DJ Performance OP1 video:    • Thomas White