22. July 2025

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LiamKillen’s Mind-Bending Analog Rytm Techniques

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LiamKillen takes us on a wild ride with the Analog Rytm, showing us jaw-dropping techniques that push the limits of this gear. From turning it into a filter bank to exploring the gritty realms of filter pinging, Liam and his buddy Stereo IMG challenge what we think is possible with a drum machine. This ain’t your typical tutorial—it’s a full-blown audio adventure.

A Mind-Blowing Introduction

Right from the off, LiamKillen sets the stage for a video packed with gobsmacking revelations about the Analog Rytm. His collaborator, Stereo IMG, has been feeding him these insane ideas, transforming the way we see this piece of kit. It’s all about novel uses, like converting the Rytm into a bonkers filter bank. If your jaw isn’t already on the floor thinking about that, hang tight!

"I have a bandpass filter set to slightly higher and higher frequencies."

Reinventing the Drum Machine: The Filter Bank Technique

"It's an awesome sound that you wouldn't normally get from this section."

Ever thought your drum machine could moonlight as a filter bank? LiamKillen begs to differ with a wizard-like setup involving a MIDI controller like the MX 12. He maps out each voice of the Analog Rytm with bandpass filters, crafting an unholy choir of frequencies. It’s like turning a tin of beans into a gourmet meal. The result? A portable filter bank that rivals some standalone units.

The Art of Filter Pinging: A Sonic Playground

Liam dives into the world of filter pinging with a glee that’s contagious. Using the impulse sound to trigger the Rytm’s filters, he’s crafting sounds that’ll make your speaker cones wobble. By manipulating the resonance and combining it with LFO modulation, Liam creates mutable percussions and sonic oddities. Forget the manual, this is where the real magic happens.


Moog DFAM’s Dance with the Rytm

Midway through his exploration, LiamKillen contemplates the uncanny similarities between the sonic prowess of the Analog Rytm and the Moog DFAM. Both devices have their unique charms, but when it comes to crafting distinct sonic identities, the Rytm seems to hold its ground fiercely. A pub brawl between legendary instruments, yet neither one truly comes out on top. Each has its realm of excellence.

"It's definitely more of a production technique."

Live Jams or Studio Staples?

Liam wraps up this mad journey by debating where these techniques best sit—under the hot lights of a live gig or tucked away in studio solitude. For most, it’s a studio affair, given how much flair and fiddling is involved. Yet, those daring enough might just coax this beast into a live rig, assuming they fancy some menu diving under pressure.


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