Dirtywave M8 Tutorial: Learn the Basics & Best Workflow

Strap in while @RedMeansRecording remotely teaches me the Dirtywave M8 tracker in one big session, so you can follow along too!! 🎓 Step by step we go through all the basics: Navigation, creating and cloning patterns/chains, creating and copying notes, basic synthesis & modulation, automation, sample slicing, tables, groove/swing, and songwriting workflow tips and tricks. ⚡️ Join the Community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies ⚡️ ▶︎ Listen to and buy Jeremy/@RedMeansRecording 's M8 album: https://soundvision.bandcamp.com/album/heartsing ▶︎ And subscribe to him: https://www.youtube.com/@RedMeansRecording ▶︎ More on M8: https://dirtywave.com/ ▶︎ A tutorial how to create 'M8 Headless' (that's M8 firmware running on a Teensy 4.1 low cost computer and a web interface to edit it): https://youtu.be/gf1Blf8M7XE?si=fuwEiYGifgcXb5pQ (aka M8 methadone) Regarding my comment on whether there is a cheat sheet - there's one included in the M8 carry case when you buy one. Also: https://sites.google.com/view/m8tracker/home CHAPTERS 00:00 Teach me M8, m8! 01:10 'PSCPIT' Navigation 02:55 Project Page 08:06 Song Page 11:26 Blank Pattern Trick 13:49 Chain Organisation Tip 18:10 Phrase Page 19:01 Instrument Basics 22:43 Entering Notes 27:28 Editing Instruments 33:40 Output Effects Basics 38:22 Chain Creation 41:42 Adding Slides/Note FX 47:22 Song Layout Tips 49:14 Making a Kick Pattern 57:32 Copying/Pasting Steps 59:38 Making an FM Snare 1:03:01 Pattern Tip, Fixing the Bass 1:06:02 Slicing a Break 1:13:54 Arranging the Break 1:15:48 Mixer Page Basics 1:18:28 Break Arrangement w/FX etc 1:25:31 Song Page FE Trick 1:28:44 Cloning Phrases 1:31:05 Deep Cloning Chain & Phrases 1:32:34 Bending Notes 1:35:46 REP & KIL Command 1:44:07 Grooves 1:50:19 Tables 2:02:50 Scales 2:05:18 Rendering Tracks 2:10:53 How to Arrange Songs