"There are subtle plug-ins you put on the two-buss to give a nice gentle vibe to a track. Bitcom is not one of those. There is no "analog modeling" in this effect. There is no warmth or tube saturation. It is utterly devoid of anything to which the word "vintage" can be applied. Bitcom is a modern bit-shredding digital banshee that beggars description and lives on the edge of instability.
In a nutshell, a step sequencer drives a custom-designed bitcrusher, with a synth sidechain. But that sentence doesn't begin to describe the abuse that Bitcom is capable of. We pulled out every trick in the book to build a modern electronic music effect that can turn even the most sedate input in to a swinging, screaming pain-monkey, wreaking havoc on lesser sounds.
Bitcom requires OS X Intel 10.6.0 or later, or Windows XP SP 2 or later; the installers include both 32- and 64-bit versions."
"PPG WaveMapper is the second next-generation iOS based synth from Wolfgang Palm, who in 2012 released the PPG WaveGenerator to critical acclaim from both press and public.
In final development the PPG WaveMapper offers iPad users a second synthesiser to compliment the already loved PPG WaveGenerator from Wolfgang Palm. PPG WaveMapper allows the user the opportunity to create limitless sounds from this unique and powerful new technology.
PPG WaveMapper features the Sound Map, which maps the various sounds in a way to easily access and experiment with them, more importantly the PPG WaveMapper features a new synthesis system which maps the waveforms of a sound into a new kind of wavetable which preserves the sound characteristics better than classic Wavetable synthesis and at the same time allows for the manipulations which make WT synthesis so unique.
The Mapping window is the visualisation of a pool of programs on which “modules” float. Those modules represent certain parameters of the synthesiser engine and each module can be placed on one of 32 programs. The moment an item is placed on map then the parameters of that module will take on the settings of those parameters in the underlying program on the Mapping window.
People who do not posses synth-programming skills can use this mapping technology as a starting point to create complex sounds. For example a user can drag a string sound source onto a drum envelope, or a guitar sound onto a string envelope – the concept is simple, yet incredibly powerful.
Power users can delve deep into the back end of any sound using a full set of professional features;
▪New Sound map concept – create new sounds playful and experimental
▪3 types of synthesis – the optimal type for kind of each sounds
▪Classic wavetables – for the typical PPG sounds
▪Time compressed samples – more authentic sounds, allowing analysis of user samples
▪Pure samples – classic sample playback Analyzer – convert your own samples into the new format or into wavetables
▪3 oscillators capable for totally independent sound sources
▪90 sound resources – a huge sound palette, from real instruments to abstract wavetables
▪4 parameter editor pages – comfortable and detailed access to all the parameters
▪3 Noise generators, for audio and modulations
▪Ringmodulator
▪Classic 24 dB Lowpass Filter, combined with an overdrive simulation.
▪Dual amplifier, for versatile control of 2 audio signals as well as panning.
▪13 Envelopes, for independent control of pitch, waveform, filter and noise
▪gain and panning
▪4 LFOs – with 5 waveforms
▪Delay/Reverb effect
▪Flexible Step Sequencer / Arpeggiator combination
▪Schematic touch keyboard – Build your own keyboard, with the keys you prefer for your music.
▪Powerful sound browser – sorting by category, bank management
▪Virtual and Hard-MIDI in/out – sending/receiving keys and controllers.
▪Audiobus support.
▪10 min audio recording and Audio copy.
Published on Jan 31, 2013 Mee Zanook·12 videos Update: video re-uploaded Published on Feb 1, 2013
Previous description: "Beautiful Chords and a 41 Bar Synth Solo Jam..
This video shows the Solo and the automated filters in real time..
All sounds came directly from the Korg ipolysix via the ipad."
New description: "I played chords and a 41 bar Keyboard solo showing the automation of Cutoff,Resonance and EG intensity.
All sounds came directly from the Korg iPolysix via the iPad."
Gate Delay/Sampler Demo1
Published on Jan 30, 2013
"When more information is available for this project, it will be available at bartonmusicalcircuits.com This project uses a 12f683 8-pin microcontroller. There are a maximum of 2046 samples in the buffer, I've been toying with running the software at different rates so I'm not sure what the actual sample rate was in this video."
"I also started an e-mail list if people want to be informed when I have new demos or new PCBs. People can just send an e-mail to my e-mail address Michael@Bartonmusicalcircuits.com saying they want on the list."
Published on Jan 24, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·194 videos
"Beginning of a series exploring the basics of the Doepfer A196 PLL Phase locked loop module. Video discusses understanding basic layout of the module and general features. Audio demonstrations begin in next part of series "Experiments with the Doepfer A196 Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Comparator". Sound and Video by Raul Pena.
Note: There is an annotation regarding the LED at approximately 7:00, please turn on annotations to view this note."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Phase Comparator Part One
Published on Jan 31, 2013
"Beginning of a series exploring the Phase Locked Loop by Doepfer.
Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL (Phase Locked Loop)- VCO and Phase Comparator. Part One of Two. For Basics on the Phase Locked Loop look for Doepfer A196 PLL Phase Locked Loop Basics. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Phase Comparator Part Two
Published on Feb 7, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·195 videos
"Continuation of a series exploring the Phase Locked Loop by Doepfer.
Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL (Phase Locked Loop)- VCO and Phase Comparator. Part Two of Two. For Basics on the Phase Locked Loop look for Doepfer A196 PLL Phase Locked Loop Basics. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Low Pass Filter and CV triggering Part One
Published on Feb 14, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·196 videos
"A continuation of the Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL. This first part of two examines the behavior of the low pass filter. Brief review followed by Audio demonstrations. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Low Pass Filter and CV triggering Part Two
Published on Feb 21, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·197 videos
"A continuation of the Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL. This is part two on the Low Pass Filter and CV triggering. It examines the behavior of the low pass filter and how the cv in effects the PLL. Brief review followed by Audio demonstrations. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Part One-Sequencer Patch
Published on Feb 28, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·198 videos
"Continuing the series on the Doepfer A196 Phase Locked Loop. In this segment we explore a patch which can be used for basic sequencing. Original patch found on www.doepfer.de/A196.htm. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Pt. 2 "PLL Arabesque" Intro
Published on Mar 7, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·199 videos
"Continuing the exploration of the Doepfer A196 PLL module. This time we look at a patch made famous by dougcl in his Youtube video "PLL Arabesque". Original patch diagram may be found by doing a google search for "mamonulabs pll". Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Pt. 2 "PLL Arabesque" Cont.
Published on Mar 14, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·200 videos
"Continuing the exploration of a patch made famous by dougcl in his Youtube video "PLL Arabesque". Original patch diagram may be found by doing a google search for "mamonulabs pll". Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part One
Published on Mar 21, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·201 videos
"The final segment in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other modular patches and final thoughts. Sound and video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part Two
Published on Mar 28, 2013
"The final chapter in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other patches and final thoughts.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."
My name is Jason Amm, and I'm the producer for "I Dream Of Wires" (IDOW), an upcoming documentary about the resurgence of modular synthesizers. If you're reading this, you probably already know all about IDOW, and have been anticipating it's release for quite a while. Chances are you may have even contributed money to one of our IndieGoGo fundraising campaigns, and have been wondering when you're going to receive your perk.
It was suggested in our IndieGoGo fundraising write-ups that the film would be completed sometime around Sept/Oct 2012. When we started this project, IDOW was in our minds going to be a small, straight-to-DVD niche film, and so this release date was a realistic goal. But the scope of the film, and the ever-growing interest in it, has gotten so much larger than we originally expected. We've been overwhelmed by all of the support from everyone following our progress, and it's largely this massive interest in the project that's ended up making it so much bigger than we originally anticipated. Though it has delayed the release, we are extremely excited by the wealth and quality of the material we've collected. With just two people working on IDOW (myself and director Robert Fantinatto), the task of sorting through over a hundred amazing interviews, and organizing those into a coherent and compelling film, has been daunting to say the least. We've really struggled to work out how to do this properly in a way that will satisfy the community of hardcore modular synthesizer fanatics (ourselves included), while also hopefully having an impact outside of that world.
So... "When is 'I Dream Of Wires' going to be released?"
"Everything is here.
First board build with the current production parts and components was a success :)
It fired right up and calibration was a snap.
(phew)
Let the games begin !! :-D"
"Here's a demo of the new Analog Craftsman module the Polivoks Mixer. To show how it add nice distortion I chose to use a regular Dotcom Q106 that a lot are familiar with and split the outputs and ran one through a Dotcom mixer and the other through the Polivoks. The top signal you see on the scope is the Polivoks and the bottom the Dotcom mixer. It really adds a aggressive sound to it. Product description and info as follows:
As with our acVOKS VCF, this is a recreation of a section from the Russian Polivoks synthesizer. This time we've tackled the mixer section. Fundamentally nothing special, but everyone needs a mixer and this one sounds different. It is designed and built directly from the original schematics and with those unique Russian op amps and transistors. This three channel mixer can balance yours levels from glasnost to a subtle version of revolution (just a touch of added harmonic content.) http://dev.analogcraftsman.com/"
In this one I use the superb app 'Borderlands Granular' & 'Impaktor' with a little help from my MD SPS-1, DSI Mopho & the Monotron. The snow had gone so I felt a little more energetic and upped the tempo along with the noise!!!! :)
I'm also considering getting another camera to add some other angles in the videos, to make them a bit more interesting and hopefully show you the iPad screens a little better. Video production is something new to me so I'm also learning video editing as I go along and wanted a little bit of practice before I spend any cash. Therefore I added in a few fake 2nd camera angle shots to practice with the editor (Pinnacle Studio on the iPad) and see how they looked etc. However, I should have tried with a different track as due to the way Impaktor works, I had to wear headphones when performing to stop the sound from the speakers triggering it. This meant I had no audio on the main video take to sync the line audio to which I capture from the mixer!!! I also edited a section from the video as I felt it was too long, so the audio/video sync is off in a few places as trying to align video to the audio by matching flashing lights was getting a little tedious!!!!
You learn from your mistakes though :) - I'll try a bit harder next time.
"This video quickly demonstrates some new capabilities of the ThingM blink(1) USB RGB light agent that I wrote for EigenD. You can now send commands that turn individual light channels on for a certain period of time. This can then be used to sequence them live using the Eigenharp's arranger functionality.
The blink(1) agent for EigenD 2 can be downloaded from http://wiki.eigenzone.org/wiki/Blink"
"A midi controller which allows you to create your own custom layouts. My first impression was a very clear UI, very easy to use, very well thought out... And I have to say that it is also my last impression. I will just add a few things... The App is really steady. You have a big choice of modules organised in 9 categories. Each of them comes with its own setting menu. Note that it is the only Midi Controller which comes with a dedicated music sheet module! Note that to use this module, you will have to import a PDF file into S1MidiTrigger by using iTunes File Sharing or the Open in feature. Something that I also really like in this App, is that you can align objects on the Grid, Group them, Copy them with their settings... Another great feature is the SnapShots... Let me explain: A layout is my "Studio Set Up". For example, I have created a setup for controlling a Virtual Synthesizer (a Keyboard & a X / Y Pad). A Transport (to control a Virtual Drum Machine or Sequencer) and a Score Module to display my Tab. This is my Set Up and I use it everyday, for a lot of Songs. So, for each Song I will be able (with just a Tap) to save a SnapShot, to create a Set List and to share it via email or iTunes File Sharing. I really love this App, so without any hesitation, I will rate it as a Killer App!"
"Featuring:- ALM - Pamela's Workout, Simmons - SDS-8, Strymon - El Capistan, two Doepfer A-110 vco's and two Mixers.
Here's another little tune created by running the triggers from Pamela's Workout into a mixer or two and 'tuning' it. This time split. 3 triggers doing a bassline with one mixer and vco, and 4 triggers doing the melody with another mixer and vco."
1/8" Trigger Inputs (*these are SWITCH TRIGGERS, not voltage triggers. If you need them converted to voltage triggers I can do this for an extra $35*):
• Accent (ACNT)
• Bass (BSS)
• Snare (SNR)
• Open Hi Hat (OHH)
• Closed Hi Hat (CHH)
• Cymbal (CYM)
• Clap (CLP)"
"It has been recently serviced to guarantee 100% working condition by Midwest Music Menders. All 122 key bushings were replaced. The sequencer was also restored..."
Published on Jan 31, 2013 GForceSoftwareTV·73 videos
"An assortment of luminaries from the world of electronic music and music production give opinions of impOSCar2.
In order of appearance John Foxx, Karl Hyde, Darren Price, Tim Dorney, Rick Smith, Putte, Billy Currie, I Monster, Sean Charles, Simon Gogerly, Lee Groves."
Published on Jan 31, 2013 SourceDistributionTV·57 videos
"Mike Hosker of Arturia shows us the feature packed little Arturia MiniLab controller system - packing more controllers into its form that any comparable product in its price range!
It also comes with the Analog Lab software giving you over 5000 presets taken from Arturia's incredible V-Collection software package.
UK RRP £99 inc VAT
Full Details: http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/MiniLab/intro.html
Find a UK Dealer: http://sourcedistribution.co.uk/dealers/area.asp?item=arturia"
At 5:12 you'll see "MIDI overflow" on the back. Apparently you can chain these for polyphony.
Update: I heard back from Studio Electronics. You should be able to chain up to four of these, after there might be lag. Editing on one will not affect the other, so you would need to dial each up to mach much like SEMs in a two or four voice system. The plus side of this is you can slightly detune and alter the individual voices for potentially more interesting sounds. Think chords where each voice is doing something slightly different.
Studio Electronics debut of four new mono synths at the Noisebug booth. Marc St. Regis gives us an overview of the new Boomstar 4075 (ARP 2600 filter), the Boomstar 3003 (Roland TB-303 filter, but "sounds more like an SH-101"), the Boomstar SEM (Oberheim SEM filter), and finally the Boomstar 5089 (Minimoog filter). Audio demos are of the 4075 and 3003. Although the Boomstars were first announced back on March 2, 2012 here, NAMM was the first time they made a public appearance. You can find a demo of the 4075 posted on September 30, 2012 here, and one previous NAMM video recently posted by SonicState here. The product page for the Boomstars is here. I have to say these do sound great; they are incredibly thick and rich sounding analog synths. As you can see they have a small physical footprint along with substantial feeling knobs and they have quite a few extra features. Click the pics below for some super size shots.
Gert of Moon Modular gives us a demo of their modular system focusing on the 506 Filter Modifier at the Noisebug NAMM Booth. The brassy lead sound you hear in the background is coming from another booth, but oddly fits. Moon follows the 5U synthesizers.com/ Moog modular format.
via Moon Modular: "The M 506 MODIFIER MODULE is a combination of a voltage controlled amplifier connected in series. The vcf is a ladder type lowpass filter featuring switchable slopes (12/18/24 dB/oct) and voltage controllable regeneration. In addition to the manual frequency and resonance dials there are three attenuated control voltage inputs for filter cutoff frequency (bipolar), resonance and amplifier gain. The via bypass switch routes a fixed control voltage to the amplifier to keep it 'open' and ease control while working on a filter patch."
See the Moon Modular website for additional details on the modules pictured below.
WHATEVEREST is a documentary about the unlikely inspiration behind a dance tune produced by Todd Terje called 'Inspector Norse'. 'Inspector Norse' is the internet alias of Marius Solem Johansen, a failed musician living in a small town, producing dance videos and drug recipes for YouTube.
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Directed by Kristoffer Borgli
DoP: HÃ¥vard Byrkjeland
Editor: Mikael Svartdahl
Music by Todd Terje
Colorist: Daniel de Vue
Sound design: Daniel Angyal
Produced by Bacon"
Published on Jan 30, 2013 HarmonyCentral·1,504 videos
"If you've ever wondered, wonder no more: Craig Anderton started at one end of the building and kept walking until he reached the other end - through the Arena, the Halls A, B, C, and D - with the camera rolling the whole time. What about Hall E? You'll need to see the "Hall E Crawl" video with Mats Nermark for that one. Oh, and to simulate the true NAMM experience, turn up your speakers as loud as they'll go."
"At Winter NAMM 2013 we were very privileged to have the opportunity to play the new Korg MS-20 MINI. We use an original Korg MS-20 with the Korg 35 filters and were very pleasantly surprised just how close this new MS-20 sounds to the original.
This recording was made with a Zoom H4N portable recorder and we took the direct line output of the MS-20 into the Zoom's line input. It was a small miracle we were able to get a recording in as the show floor was packed and hundreds of people stopped by to check out the new MS-20.