Happy Knobbing 2015 - Jam Sessions - TMA & Moogulator

Published on May 25, 2015 Torsten Abel

"Jam - Session by TMA

Synthesizer Live Improvisation with:
Nord Lead A1, Korg Mono/Poly, Casio VL1, Anyware Instruments SEMtex XL and InSEQt, TMSS/Theis Modular, Eurorack 3he stuff, MFB 2005 and some FX.

Many thanks to:
Frank Schüßler, Mic Moogulator and Jan-Hinnerk Helms for video recording
and all at the HK 2015"

Modular Synth Meeting Happy Knobbing 2015 Moogulator

Published on May 25, 2015

"Thanks to ReadyDot for shooting this at http://happyknobbing.synthesizers.de"

Korg Delta DL-50 SN 281841

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Freeing up the Roland JX-3P - MIDI to JX-3P Protocol Converter from Xonik Devices

The Roland JX-3P does not support editing of its parameters over MIDI by default. If you look at the back of the JX-3P, you will see MIDI ports and a Programmer port. The Programmer port was meant for the optional PG-200 programmer. Until now you either needed a PG-200, Mode Machines DT-200 clone of the PG-200, or an upgrade from Kiwitechnics to edit the JX-3P externally.

Xonik Devices wrote in to let us know they have documented the Roland PG-200 protocol and created a MIDI translator/converter for it.  You can find the documentation here.  They have also created a hardware device, the MPG-200, that handles the translation. This means you will be able to control the internal parameters on a stock JX-3P with MIDI.

via A to Synth (Xonik Devices blog):

"Around three years ago, in april 2012, I decoded the PG-200 protocol. Using a Saleae logic probe I took a closer look at what happened while using the PG-200, and built a device that converts MIDI CC messages into PG-200 commands. This device, the MPG-200, also receives and transmits MIDI note messages, making it possible to completely control the JX-3P using MIDI.

To my knowledge, at the time I started the project only two other devices existed that could do this - the KiwiTechnics JX-3P upgrade and Patch Editor and the Organix Midi upgrade kit. These both require extensive modification of the JX-3P. Later, Mode machines made a PG-200 clone called the DT-200. I have yet to see the PG-200 protocol fully documented, but I may have missed something as I have not searched the web lately.

As a tiny gift to the synth community in honor of my daughter's birth, I now release all the information I have gathered. This document is based on the data found in the JX-3P/PG-200 service manual as well as a lot of work done by myself. Feel free to use it in any way you see fit, but I would be really happy if you acknowledged my contribution."

Japan Festival of Modular Videos

Tokyo Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015 alyseumdotcom

Kyoto Festival of Modular

Published on May 25, 2015

doepfer-diode-dub

Published on May 25, 2015 corrosiveabuser

"(Sketch recording of an all analogue-fx environment)
Recorded using iPad2 built-in mic.

Doepfer:
A-103 VCF
A-110 (sawtooth)
A-132-3
A-136
_____
A-199 spring reverb
A-119 ext. audio input

Malekko 616 (red)
_____

Lovetone Brown Source
_____
mackie cr-1604vlz
Drawmer
Lexicon
Roland EQ-215
Dbx
_____
Akai sampler/sequencer"

Roland XP-80 Training - hosted by Nick Cooper (Part 4)

Published on May 25, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"Roland XP-80 Training - hosted by Nick Cooper (Part 4 of 4)"

http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/
Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay

All parts here.

"Androne" - Techno/House jam with SH-101, TR-707, BIT 99

Published on May 25, 2015 SynthMania

"a jam
(mixer & fx = Roland M-10DX)"

Anyone recognize this track? On the tip of my tongue but can't remember the name of it.

Update: Remembered it! Slightly different, but this was it if you are curious:

Basement Jaxx - Where's Your Head At ( Official Video ) Rooty

Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012 Basement Jaxx

"Basement Jaxx - Where's Your Head At (2001) - Directed by Traktor
from the album "Rooty"
Buy the album here http://bit.ly/x8K2IT"

Elektron Monomachine SFX 6 - 3 Mins of unique audio examples

Published on May 25, 2015 andyeduk

"Elektron SFX 6 3 Mins of unique audio examples.

These patterns were created in the first 4 hours of receiving this amazing machine. It's a beast :)"

Digitech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive - TT-303

Published on May 25, 2015 acidoo.com

"Digitech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive - TT-303

http://acidoo.com

tt-303 - Bad Monkey (insert) - Mackie 820i - ableton - Valhalla verb"

DSI Prophet 6, Moog, GRP & More Coming to the Torino Synth Meet!

Published on May 13, 2015 Torino Synth Meeting

"Video anteprima della quinta edizione del Torino Synth Meeting (www.synthmeeting.com), 3 location coinvolte, 25 brand, 8 ore di showcase, 1 workshop, 7 ore di live set e 2 grandi concerti, tutto ad ingresso GRATUITO!"

"Video preview of the fifth edition of the Turin Synth Meeting (www.synthmeeting.com), 3 stores involved 25 brands, 8 hours of showcase, 1 workshop, 7 hours of live sets and two big concerts, all admission FREE!"

via http://synthmeeting.com:

"DSI will be at the meeting with P6 European preview!!

ARTURIA will be at the meeting with the BEATSTEP PRO showcase

ELEKTRON with Overbridge presented by DATALINE in person
dataline he will perform a concert at the end of the evening

MOOG with SUB37 1Hour showacse

GRP SYNTHESIZER wit hthe new R24 Sequencer !!

ROLAND with the new AIRA Modular Series

ERICA SYNTH with the new stereo ACIDBOX2 and the new line of black eurorack modules

BASTL INSTRUMENTS with their new modular and fx (next to microgranny and trinity stuff)

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS with the new Komplete series and controllers

And also

FRAP TOOLS, SOUND MACHINES, ACCESS Music, SEELAKE, TEENAGE ENGINEERING, PATCH BLOCKS, NOVATION, WALDORF, APOGEE, RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES,
SENNHEISER, EUTERPE SYNTHESIZER LABORATORIES, KINETIK LABORATORIES

Plus

8 hours of live set with
FUCK NOISE REDUCTION, FUNKY KLOWNZ REBEL CIRCUS, RISICO, FED CONTI, KODEK (from Erica Synths), MAX SENSATION, NOIZY KNOBS

And 2 great live with
XELIUS PROJECT (ita)
PROJEKT DATALINE from Elektron!!!"

Hypersynth Xenophone Demos

Hypersynth Xenophone - Atmos Pad Demo Published on May 25, 2015 Hypersynthetic

"Tweaking one of the factory presets of xenophone, FXs are onboard (no external processing)"

Hypersynth Xenophone - Arpeggiator Demo

Published on May 25, 2015

"Playing some Arpeggiator patches. The arpeggiator is upgraded in OS v1.7, which enables latching up to 10 notes over 5 octave range.
(No external processing)"

Sequential Prophet 6 Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

01-The Sequential Prophet 6- Introduction and Sounds

Published on May 25, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is an introduction to the Sequential Prophet 6 that features six different musical examples of multiple patches.

SUPPORT SYNTH DEMONSTRATION! http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

02 The Sequential Prophet 6- Oscillators Part 1

Published on May 27, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part one of a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Sequential Prophet 6 Oscillators.

Yes, the theme was made with the Sequential Prophet 6 (except drums)."

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Reaktor Monolite Poly K - Demo1

Published on May 25, 2015 nLab Synthesis

https://nonorder.wordpress.com/

"Monolite Poly K is the ultimate evolution of the Monolite synth family for NI Reaktor 5.9.2 and later.

A perfect companion for experimental, noise, ambient and fx sound designers thanks to its extensive sonic capabilities.

Features:

– Monophonic/Polyphonic/Drone Play Mode for extreme flexibilty

– 4 dependent Oscillators, 2 Post Oscillators Clipping mode plus a Tone Cut Filter to create unique timbres

– Pre-Filter Grainer unit for granular processing

– Pre-Filter Fx unit with 17 different effects with automizable X-Y pad controller

– 4 Filter Mode (LP 4, HP 2, BP 2, LP 3 + Notch) with Envelope Amount and Keyboard tracking

– 2 Clockable LFOs with different waveforms (Sine, Tri, Pulse, Random, Random Hold)

– 4 Modulation Slots to allows a wide range of sonic sculpting

– 2 ADSR Envelope (Amp Envelope and Env 2) with Velocity and Glide function

– Crush Effect

– High Quality Reverb and Delay with two routing options

– Master Equalizer"

Bass Station II & System-1 (SH-101 plug-out) (custom sounds)

Published on May 25, 2015 Alba Ecstasy

"Get your free presets for BSII & SYS-1: www.albaecstasy.ro
NOTE: This is a duet, not a comparison. I'm tired to see all this analog vs digital fights. Making music is about creativity, no matter what the sound source it is. I myself started making music with analog gear, then passed to digital and VST and back to digital, VST (AU) and analog and nowadays even implementing with success the iPad apps."

It's Cs2x synth pad time!

Published on May 25, 2015 ChrisLody

"What better way to make up for a frustratingly busy bank holiday weekend spring cleaning the house than to make a few synth pads?

I've developed a bit of a soft spot for the Cs2x since i bought it, but at the same time it has some stupid flaws. The complete lack of a filter envelope intensity control anywhere on the panel is a pretty big flaw, though there is a work around by making assign knob 1 'FEGVelSens' which uses the velocity to control the filter EG amount. Also all the sounds are made up of preset AWM2 sounds and your edits alter the setting above or below the preset values. But it doesn't show the preset values on screen so there is a lot of trial and error involved.

On the plus side it has a pretty nice sounding analogue filter emulation and 64 voices of polyphony. With a bit of digging (quite a lot actually, and a few notes to remember where the good stuff is) its possible to find some nice bright waveforms to work with. The effects aren't to be sniffed at either with a reverb slot, a chorus slot and a vari slot which has a long list of choices with parameters to edit too. All the audio in this video is the Cs2x only with no external effects.

It has plenty of keyboard sounds like electric pianos and organs that are very usable, though the acoustic pianos don't feel right to me. I paid £90 for it so i reckon there a bit of a budget bargin."

Rare Red Alesis Andromeda A6

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MFB SYNTH II - 3 VCO Analog Synth with Sequencer SN 04161

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elektron sid station

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Studio Electronics MIDIMINI

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Led from Schmidt Synthesizer

Published on May 25, 2015 moondustweb

"Changing the color of the led from Schmidt Synthesizer.
The Sound is not from Schmidt Synthesizer,is the ambient from Happy Knobbing"

The Wolf Tribe: Chiptooth

Published on May 25, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here- https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
This is my 1st time pairing the Rhythm Wolf & Electribe 2 together. They make a great team. There is no fancy routing this time around, just audio recorded to Logic and midi out of the Wolf going midi in to the E2. A different version of this track will make up one part of a set list for an upcoming live show."

Roland System-1M Semi Modular Presentation

Published on May 25, 2015 sonicstate

"We get a look at the new Roland AIRA Eurorack module, with AIRA specialist David Ahlund"

Machines

Published on May 25, 2015 PaulLawlerMusic

"Switched on the synths after working on unrelated projects, and let it run."

DAVE SMITH PRO- 2 Long SynthBass drone

Published on May 25, 2015 SYNTH GURU

JD-XI Chilled first jam

Published on May 25, 2015 KlaatuNinja

Modular Jam #25 - Pumping Streams

Published on May 25, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Had some fun with this one creating the house/techno chord stabs and sidechained bass set to some simple drums. Full and detailed patch notes below.

Hit like and subscribe for more videos every week and check the Patreon link if you want to support my channel.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid

PATCH NOTES -

DRUMS
Kick and snare from Mutable Instruments Peaks mixed into Mutable Instruments Frames working as a basic mixer. Hi Hat is the white noise output from a Frequency Central System X Sample & Hold + Noise module going into the Intellijel uVCA II with an envelope from the Erica Synths Polivoks EG.

BASS
Mutable Instruments Tides with shape modulation from the System X Sample and Hold and smoothness modulation from the SSF URA Sample & Hold B output.

CHORDS
This is the WTx4 chord mode on Mutable Instruments - Braids. Chord types are changing with an RYO VC Sequencer and the System X S&H modulates the wavetable Timbre.

SEQUENCING
Is done with 1 RYO VC Sequencer controlling pitch attenuated by an RYO Vertmix before going into an ADDAC 207 Quantizer. This goes to both Braids to change the root of the chords and also the bass from Tides. The second RYO VC Sequencer as mentioned above modulates the chord types. All clocks for modulation and sequencing comes from the ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Workout. The rhythmic trigger for Braids internal envelopes modulating the internal VCA is also from Pamela's Workout in euclidean mode.

MIXING & PROCESSING
Frames mixes the 3 drums and chords and then goes into Streams in compressor mode for some gentle glueing. The bass goes into Streams and as sidechained in the bonus compressor mode against the kick. Frames output goes into one channel on the Erica Synths Fusion Series Tube Mixer. The bass comes into channel 2 and the Braids chords sound is split with a stackable and taken into a Doepfer A-199 Spring Reverb which is then brought into the third channel of the Tube Mixer before going to my soundcard."