EZBOT’s Dub Techno Adventure: Elektron Boxes Get Down and Dirty

From the get-go, EZBOT dives headfirst into the deep end, firing up the Digitone II and Digitakt II with the Octatrack MK2 riding shotgun as a performance mixer. There’s no faffing about with pre-written tracks – it’s all about building from scratch, letting the creative process unfold naturally. The vibe is casual but focused, like a jam session at your mate’s shed where anything can happen and probably will.

What really stands out is how intuitive the workflow feels. EZBOT’s approach is less about rigid planning and more about letting the machines guide the journey, proving that making dub techno can be as easy as flipping a snag on the barbie. The Digitone’s chord patch is the secret sauce, setting the mood without bogging things down in endless menu diving. If you reckon sound design has to be a slog, this video is here to prove you wrong.

EZBOT pulls back the curtain on his sound design tricks, showing off the Digitone’s virtual analog engine and classic subtractive synth vibes. He’s all about sawtooths, squares, and a bit of oscillator hard sync to get that hollow, iconic dub techno chord. It’s like seasoning a good stew – a bit of this, a dash of that, and suddenly you’ve got a flavour that’s unmistakably tasty.

There’s plenty of cheeky experimentation, from snapping between waveforms to layering in noise and modulating LFOs for movement. The beauty here is that Elektron gear makes these tweaks feel less like a maths exam and more like mucking about with your mates. The result? Chords and textures that ooze dub techno attitude, without any of the usual menu-diving headaches.

Now, if you want to take your setup from backyard jam to full-blown bush doof, the Octatrack MK2 is your best mate. EZBOT uses it as a performance mixer, wrangling all the chaos into something danceable. The Octatrack’s template is still a work in progress, but even in its unfinished state, it’s clear this box is built for live action.

With sidechaining, resampling, and effects chains flying around, the Octatrack turns a simple groove into a living, breathing monster. It’s the kind of gear that laughs in the face of beer spills and dust storms – perfect for any Aussie rave. Watching EZBOT flip patterns and jam on the fly, you can see why this machine is a legend among performance heads.

To wrap things up, EZBOT throws out an open invite to get amongst it and have a crack at your own patches. He makes it clear that you don’t need to be a studio hermit to have fun with these boxes – the workflow is as inspiring as a sunrise over the outback. Whether you’re a seasoned Elektron nut or just keen to dip your toes in, there’s plenty here to spark your creativity.

EZBOT’s community shout-outs and encouragement to experiment are the icing on the cake. With free Discord and Patreon options, plus a heap of resources for learning, you’re never left stranded. So grab your gear, fire up a patch, and remember: if it sounds good, it is good. No stress, just tunes.