Dave Mech Live

22/11/2024

Create gating FX with Syntakt’s FX block. Find out how at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

15/11/2024

There’s a Resonator effect hidden inside Syntakt. Find out how at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

15/11/2024

There’s a chorus effect hidden inside Syntakt. Find out how at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

13/11/2024

-> -> -> -> complex

Day off, inspiration fuel.

06/11/2024

RIP buddy. Frits (aka FOMO Frits) is no longer with us unfortunately. He got very ill this year and we had to make the difficult choice of letting him go. He was the weirdest cat I’ve ever met and incredibly sweet. He was dealt a tough hand in terms of genes, but cuddly and gentle to the very end. His beautiful death stare was a wonderful contrast to his gentle nature. We’re going to@mias him dearly.

25/10/2024

Check out this new FX block trick! In this short video we’re going to have a look at one of my favorite ways to use the FX block: As a phaser effect. Plus another way of adding even more phase movement to create a really hypnotic effect.. Enjoy! Watch at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

18/10/2024

Here’s a new FX block trick where I’m exploring how we can use the inverted AMP envelope, the FX block sequencer and exponential LFO’s to create a realistic compression effect on the Syntakt. More than that, I show you how you can combine these techniques to create a sequenced pumping effect that’s pretty awesome compared to just your usual sidechain comp effect. Enjoy! Watch at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

16/10/2024

Here's my deep dive & Jam of the new big update for Syntakt, OS 1.30. I go through all that is new and you can check out a track that I created using just the 4 new analog machines. Enjoy! Watch at https://YouTube.com/davemech (link in bio)

11/10/2024

This is the first of a long list of tutorials for Syntakt that are dropping weekly from now on. I cover everything from creative FX block usage to Performance Tricks and sound design tips. In this first FX block trick I'm exploring creative ways to use the FX block's overdrive. It will give you a good insight into how you can go from subtle saturation, to heavy distortion.

25/07/2024

Hello HAL, do you read me? I hope this trip to space will help you understand how the ELTA music Solar 42f can bend your mind into the 5th dimension. I knew I'd like the Solar 42 but it really clicked with me in a way I didn't expect. And I'm only scratching the surface here. And the sound.... It's seriously impressive in all aspects. The way all the voices are summed, the overdrive and fx, it's all sounding lovely. Very happy with it!

Samples, Presets, Courses: https://davemech.live/shopHello HAL, do you read me? This is best listened to / viewed from beginning to the end if you want to ge...

18/07/2024

Since I bought a white Erica Synths , I temporary have two Perkons in the studio before selling the blue one to a new happy owner. So I thought I'd make use of that situation and record a raw dual Perkons Jam. And I'll be damned, It's actually really fun to dual wield these! Enjoy this 160 bpm raw live performance.

Courses, presets, samples and more at https://davemech.live/shopSince I bought a white Perkons, I temporary have two Perkons in the studio before selling the...

11/07/2024

Just got this in from to create some abstract ambient pieces on youtube. I might also do a live stream where you can ask questions about it later this year. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about it and I'll keep them in mind ! This synth truly is a piece of art. Can't wait to dive in and create otherworldly textures. Keep an eye on my YouTube channel.
Thanks ELTA!

14/04/2024

THE mastering Syntakt Course part 2 is finally here! Get it at https://davemech.live/shop

If you want to see a performance of the track you'll learn to create, check the video here: https://youtu.be/LnnuliShWCM

In this part of the course we'll go thoroughly through the entire creation process on the Syntakt: from creating a pattern through arranging in song mode to performing. This means we cover everything from sound design, mixing, arranging, and performance tricks plus pretty much every useful function Syntakt has to offer.The course is neatly divided into chapters and separate videos so you can easily find all the subjects you might want to revisit. On top of that you will get engaging assignments to take everything you've learned at that point and apply it to your own work.

Hope you enjoy the course!