Week 1 — Hardware Layout & Project Basics
Week 1
Video
Free
13 min
Physical walkthrough of the Deluge hardware, what it can/can't do, and a first glimpse at the workflow. The best starting point for any beginner.
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Week 1
Video
Free
34 min
The original manufacturer's walkthrough. Physical hardware tour and fundamental navigation — still fully relevant for beginners despite firmware updates.
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Week 1
Article
Free
15 min read
Comprehensive reference for every physical control on the Deluge — knobs, buttons, pads, scroll/zoom, and shortcuts. Read with device in hand.
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Week 1
Video
Free
31 min
Deep-dive into Song View — the main hub of the Deluge. Covers tracks, clips, sections, and song navigation. 4K visuals, clear explanations.
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Week 1
Article
Free
10 min read
The clearest written explanation of Songs, Clips, Tracks, Session Mode vs. Arranger Mode. Consolidates your mental model after the first two videos.
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Week 2 — Sequencing & Sound Design
Week 2
Video
Free
38 min
The definitive beginner sequencer guide. Note entry, velocity, probability, zoom, clip length, poly/mono modes. 20K+ views. 4K quality.
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Week 2
Video
Free
14 min
Hands-on boot camp: note entry, transpose, note length, velocity, scale mode. Faster paced than RSKT — great as a second resource.
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Week 2
Video
Free
42 min
Legendary comprehensive tutorial. 213K+ views. Use chapters to focus on sequencing and sound design — return for the rest later.
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Week 2
Article
Free
10 min read
Overview of the Deluge synth and sample engine: synthesis modes, oscillator types, envelopes, FM modulators, and signal path.
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Week 2
Video
Free
9 min
Not Deluge-specific but a superb visual explainer of envelopes (ADSR) and LFOs using animations. 50K+ views. Essential if the envelope concept is unclear.
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Week 3 — Kits, Sampling & Live Recording
Week 3
Video
Free
10 min
Creating a custom kit from scratch, browsing samples on SD card, assigning to pads, adjusting volume. Best beginner starting point for kits.
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Week 3
Video
Free
21 min
Deeper kit techniques: clip kit modes (Clip/Once/Loop), audio clips in song view, waveform editing. Builds on the first kit video.
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Week 3
Video
Free
57 min
The comprehensive sampling reference: live sampling, resampling, waveform editing, time-stretch, multi-sampling. 16K+ views. Use chapter markers — focus on first 20 min for sprint purposes.
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Week 3
Article
Free
10 min read
Definitive written reference for all recording workflows: note recording, automation, quantization, audio/resampling, and track arming.
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Week 3
Article
Free
8 min read
Full note parameter reference: position, length, velocity, probability, iteration, fill, repeat. Essential for editing after a live recording session.
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Week 4 — Arrangement & Performance
Week 4
Video
Free
24 min
Recent, beginner-focused Arranger Mode tutorial. No prior knowledge assumed. Excellent balance of theory and hands-on demo. Start here for Week 4.
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Week 4
Video
Free
16 min
Well-structured Arranger walkthrough: placing clips on timeline, section colours, zoom/scroll, recording a performance into Arranger. 11K+ views.
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Week 4
Video
Free
29 min
A real-world full-track workflow demonstration from start to finish. 19K+ views. Seeing the complete workflow in context is the best preparation for the final challenge.
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Week 4
Article
Free
8 min read
Re-read this after 3 weeks of practice. The Session vs. Arranger Mode distinction will now make complete sense. Focus on Arranger-specific paragraphs.
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Week 4
Video
Free
14 min
Community firmware's Performance View: FX grid for live control. Covers short-press (latch) vs. long-press (momentary) pad modes and layout setup.
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Week 4
Article
Free
5 min read
Official community documentation for Performance View. Momentary vs. latch, clearing held pads, saving layouts, hold-press-time setting.
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These go beyond the 4-week sprint. Return to them once you've completed the final challenge.
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Official Deluge Guidebook (PDF)
Free PDF
Reference
The complete 312-page official reference manual. Don't read cover to cover — use as a lookup for anything not covered in tutorial videos.
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Deluge Community Manual
Free
Wiki
The community-maintained living documentation for all Deluge features including open-source firmware additions. The best single reference site.
Open Manual
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Deluge Video Manual — Full Series (RSKT)
Free
13 Videos
The complete 13-part unofficial video manual by RSKT. Episodes 1–3 are used in the sprint. Episodes 4–13 cover MIDI, automation, community firmware, and advanced topics.
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Synthstrom Community Forum
Free
Community
Official Synthstrom forum for tips, troubleshooting, and community discussion. The Tips and Tricks thread alone is worth hours of reading.
Best Newbie Tips Thread