# Launchpad Xmas Tree Sequencer with Volca Bass FM and NTS-1 **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [31 December 2022 22:39 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005 "2022-12-31T22:39:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![John136772](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/john136772/32/5416_2.png) [@John136772](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John136772)\ **Post date:** [31 December 2022 22:39 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/1 "2022-12-31T22:39:20Z")
The Volca Bass is playing notes following the shape of the tree. The FM (Marimba patch) plays notes depending on the flashing decorations. The NTS-1 plays notes depending on the “Star” flashing. Sequenced by Bespoke MIDI controller powered by Teensy 4.1 [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/_mR7prmAxU0/maxresdefault.jpg "#Jamuary 2023 - Xmas Tree Sequencer with Volca Bass FM and NTS-1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mR7prmAxU0) ---
**Author:** ![Rooppoor212784](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Rooppoor212784](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Rooppoor212784)\ **Post date:** [2 January 2023 13:50 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/2 "2023-01-02T13:50:40Z")
What is the display made of? Are these 5mm LEDs? ---
**Author:** ![John136772](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/john136772/32/5416_2.png) [@John136772](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John136772)\ **Post date:** [2 January 2023 22:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/3 "2023-01-02T22:32:43Z")
It is two Launchpads Mini 3, which are RGB LED pads. They are usually used to play computer music DAWs like Ableton however they can be controlled by MIDI messages. I use a Teensy 4.1 in host mode. > **[Novation Launchpad Mini Mk3 USB MIDI Pad Controller w/ Ableton Live Lite](https://www.storedj.com.au/novation-launchpad-mini-mk3-usb-midi-pad-controller-w-ableton-live-lite)** > > Launchpad Mini is our most compact and portable 64 RGB pad MIDI grid controller. It gives you everything you need to start performing in Ableton Live - and it'll fit in your bag. Start making and performing tracks with Ableton Live wherever you are,... ---
**Author:** ![James](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/james/32/4400_2.png) [@James](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James)\ **Post date:** [3 January 2023 05:28 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/4 "2023-01-03T05:28:30Z")
Hi John, Always a treat to see your musical creations! I’m definitely going to trawl through your projects if I ever get stuck on something MIDI-related 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![John136772](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/john136772/32/5416_2.png) [@John136772](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John136772)\ **Post date:** [3 January 2023 07:30 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/5 "2023-01-03T07:30:35Z")
Thanks James. Happy to help with MIDI. ---
**Author:** ![John136772](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/john136772/32/5416_2.png) [@John136772](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John136772)\ **Post date:** [3 January 2023 07:34 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/launchpad-xmas-tree-sequencer-with-volca-bass-fm-and-nts-1/16005/6 "2023-01-03T07:34:42Z")
It’s not all MIDI. Here’s a Teensy Synth with guitar synth… Bespoke Berlin School Synthesiser with a SY1000 Guitar Synth Trying out my Berlin School Sequence Machine with my SY1000 guitar synth. On listening back I think the Saw tooth probably needs some work with the amplitude envelope, but it has plenty of grunt! I use 3 different presets on the SY1000. A guitar with a single echo and a shimmering synth, the replicant patch and the mono sine with lots of glide. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/QO_0M02nAWY/maxresdefault.jpg "#Jamuary 2023 - Bespoke Berlin School Synthesiser with a SY1000 Guitar Synth") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO_0M02nAWY)