Patch Box Modular Effects Pedal Introduction

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers
Update: Re-Published on Jul 16, 2015

"An epic shift in the definition of what a modular can be. The Pittsburgh Modular Patch Box redefines modular synthesis around the venerable stomp box. A monster performance device for guitarists and synthesists alike. A patchable, modular system designed to handle anything.

A playground for unrestricted creativity, the Patch Box is a fully patchable, customizable effects pedal. The open architecture allows the patch box to create unique effects unattainable with standard, fixed signal path guitar pedals."

RA Sessions: Octave One - A Better Tomorrow / The Forgotten

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Resident Advisor

Spot the synths.

"One of techno's best live acts bring the heat.

This might not seem significant on the face of it, but Octave One are the only act we've had on Sessions who wanted us to use their first take. (In fact, we had to gently persuade them to record a second.) You see, Lenny and Lawrence Burden believe that live performance is about singular moments. They've spent the last 15 years establishing a reputation as one of techno's preeminent live acts, and in the club you don't get second chances. This attitude is reflected in their setup: the Burdens are lifelong devotees of hardware. They develop their technique on synths, controllers and effects as a musician would with an instrument. They perform using a nest of gear that wouldn't look out of place at NASA, and insist on travelling with it all no matter which continent they're booked on.

The Octave One shows also have the advantage of being able to draw from 25 years of timeless techno. The Burdens were part of Detroit's "second wave," and have been releasing music on labels like Tresor, Transmat and their own 430 West since 1990. They're best know for "Black Water," a poignant classic that eventually sold over a million copies following its release in 2000. There have also been four Octave One albums, the latest of which, Burn It Down, was released last month through 430 West. With all of this in mind, we were honoured to welcome Lenny and Lawrence to our London HQ, where they performed slamming versions of two tracks from their new record, "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Forgotten."

Production credits:
Director & Editor - Patrick Nation
Camera - Sim Higginson, Stephen Dunn, Guy Clarke, Debbie Butts, Patrick Nation
Sound Engineers - Rich Cufley (Sound Services), Guy Clarke
Colourist - Adam Clarke (Absolute Post)"

harminor

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Ebotronix

Flame Arpeggiator 2013 OS V 1.08.8
4ms Peg, QCD² /Expander²,RCD², VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS110²², RS 360², RS500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821
Bananalogue Serge VCS

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Italo-style / Synthpop Track -- DSS-1, TR-626

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Vintage Electronic

QuNexus CC to Note Project

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"QuNexus CC to Note is a MaxForLive MIDI effect designed to be used when using the QuNexus as a CV to MIDI converter but it can also be used for any application where CC values need to be converted into MIDI notes within the Pitch-CV / Gate-CV paradigm.

find the project files here: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/projects..."

Tiptop Audio Introduces the CYMBL909 Eurorack Drum Module

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"Introducing the CYMBL909, part of our series of drum modules that brings those classic percussion sounds into the modular synth world, further expanding the Tiptop modular drum machine.

CYMBL909 is a dual voice module containing the TR-909’s original Crash and Ride circuits adapted for use in Eurorack modular synthesizer format and was tested to sound like a fresh machine coming out of the assembly line back in the 80s. On top of the original, we have added some great new features that expand the sound palette of what can be produced with these two voice circuits.

The original circuits use a combination of low-fi 6 bit sound samples that pass through a series of analog elements that provide envelope and filtering to the source sound. The CYMBL909 module adds manual and voltage control of the sample’s analog tuning section creating tones which range from heavy industrial at the low end, to the original crash/ride sound at the mid range, and bright hats like sounds at the top end. Modulating the Tune with an Envelope, CV sequencer or LFO makes interesting sound bending effects, which can be applied either in or out of sync with the triggering of the sounds.

Just like the other drums in this series, the CYMBL909 high-powered output gain stage allows you to further enhance the sound through distortion and clipping. We have designed a dual pulse-shaper circuit on each gate input so you can trigger your CYMBL909 with Trigger/Gate signals from step sequencers, clock dividers, or any other pulse/clock sources."

Arp Resonant Rain (Arp 2600, Mirage Filter, Hawk HA-30, Evans SuperEcho SE-780)

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Ben Burling

"Arp Resonant Rain
Made with Arp 2600, AM Synths Mirage Filter, Hawk HA-30 Analog Echo Unit, Evans SuperEcho SE-780. Compression LA-2."

Creating Patches on the Moog Sub37 Analog Synth (Part 1)

Published on Jul 15, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video series is intended to demonstrate the patch creation process on the Moog Sub37. It is not a musical statement or a full-on demo. Subscribe for more in-depth videos on the Sub37 and more!"

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

Creating Patches on the Moog Sub37 Analog Synth (Part 2)

Published on Jul 27, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

Overbridge for Analog Rytm

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Elektron

"Sign up to public beta at http://eu.elektron.se/overbridge/ and download Overbridge for Analog Four, Keys and Rytm!"

Launchpad for iPad // Stopper FX - Drop Your Sound

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Launchpad for iOS

iTunes: Novation Launchpad - Novation

"Cuts, glitches and filter sweeps — these FX are at the heart of electronic music performance. Recreating the classic Tape Stop effect, Launchpad's Stopper FX combines these popular techniques into a single, dynamic FX for use in your creations and performances. Use the FX in pitch, filter or volume mode to create unique time-varying changes to your mix. The creative possibilities are truly astounding.

Highlight Features
- Stopper FX for iPad (In-App Purchase)
- Free up space on your iPhone or iPad by removing downloaded soundpacks
- Pad history allows you to restore a pad to a recently used sample (iPad)

Other Improvements
- The store has been optimised to load faster
- Various bug fixes"

midiLFOs for iPad app preview

Uploaded on Jul 3, 2015 Art Kerns Music + Apps

"Short app store preview of the new midiLFOs app."

iTunes: midiLFOs - midi modulation toy - Arthur Kerns

Yamaha Reface Perfomer Overview

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Synthtopia

"Danny from Yamaha demonstrates the new Reface keyboards and shares his perspective on using them in live performance."

https://yamahasynth.com

Polivoks Desktop Minus Keyboard + MIDI SN 0888215

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"Very good working condition! Fully serviced. Midi modd. New condensers!!!

The original keyboard has been removed to make the synth dimensions suitable for studio.

The synth tunes correctly. All functions are working."

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Vintage Moog Taurus II Synthesizer w Floor Pedals & Patch Templates

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"Moog Taurus II Model 343A. Features controls for modulation, oscillation, contour, filter, mixer and master volume. Controls for pitch, mod, tune and glide are on the far left side. There are several internal trimpots with access on the back of the unit. See photos for input/output jacks.

Floor pedal: The floor controller includes a total of 18 pedals and input for the main synthesizer unit on the back."

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ARP 2600 SYSTEM

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Sugar Bytes OBSCURIUM Synthesis Organism with planetary orbital UI

Published on Jul 14, 2015 Sugar Bytes

"All sounds in the video were made with Obscurium.

Download Demo here:
http://www.sugar-bytes.de/content/pro...

Obscurium is the new generative synthesizer from Sugar Bytes.

Obscurium generates scales, chords, arpeggios and combines these with FM and Analog Synthesis or any VST plugin.

Create unbelievable sound textures, chord sequences or even drums. The sound is always organic, mysterious and very clear."


Published on Jul 14, 2015 Sugar Bytes

0:35 General Overview
2:37 The Motion Lane Sequencer – Basics
3:47 Handling the Flexible Parameters
4:24 Pitch & Chord Basics
5:31 Draw Tools
6:32 The Pitch Tab: Scales and Chords Settings
7:30 Polyphony Settings
8:01 The Arpeggiator
8:52 Modulation Basics
10:06 The Filter Section
10:45 The MODS Parameter - modulating the modulators
12:12 The Amp Envelopes
13:19 A Quick Groove in Obscurium
15:05 The Sound Tab (Oscillators)
16:13 Analogue and FM Parameters
18:02 Creating Percussive Loops (Sound Design Basics)
18:58 The Pitch Tab
19:40 The Shift Fader - Intro
20:18 The Morph Fader (State A/B)
21:17 Modulating Shift and Morph
23:32 The Clock Tab
24:50 The Modifiers
25:10 Super Obscure Mode

Advanced Videos:

Obscurium Clock
Tools and Modifiers
Morphing and Shifting
Plugins

"Obscurium is a generative synthesizer and timbral organism. Feeding on scales, chords and synthesis, producing vivid harmonics paired with an elaborate aesthetic. It is the source of a dazzling array of organic and lively sounds, delivering spherical pads, bubbly arpeggios and deadly percussion attacks.
The playful user interface streamlines the complexity of the inner workings: You can freely change and swap all parameters and motion lanes leading to hundreds of new sounds from the init preset, so you can realise unique and surprising sequences in a matter of a few clicks. Thanks to its VST hosting feature, you can host any of your sound generator plugins in Obscurium for fresh sounds.

8-voice Saw, Pulse, Super-Saw und FM Synthesis
More than 400 excellent presets incl. pads, drums, atmos
Motion Sequencer delivering sequential melodies and sounds, plus Plugin Automation
Draw Tools, Modifiers and Super Obscure Mode to build and modify sequences
Generative harmonies at your fingertips or normal MIDI-Input
Shift Fader to freely swap parameters and targets
VST Plugin Hosting"

Creating Complex Timbral Behaviors: DPO SYNC and FOLLOW

Published on Jul 15, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"Overview of the SYNC and Follow behaviors on the Make Noise DPO."

Elastic Drums Swing (upcoming Update 1.6) - corrected version

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Oliver Greschke

"Create pattern variations just with the swing function. Preset by Dead Fader. This is a preview of some improvements for the upcoming 1.6 update, coming in August"

iTunes: Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS

Guy J - Lamur - Tony's Live Hardware Remix

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Tony Horgan

"My recreation of the Guy J classic, played live on a Korg Volca Keys, Volca Bass, Roland Aira TR-8 and Cyclone Analogic TT-303 Bass Bot. Recorded on a Tascam DP24. Check out the original mix and super-funky Henry Saiz remix if you like this :-) https://pro.beatport.com/release/lamu... Tech details follow for those who are interested.... The TR-8 is the MIDI master, which starts all the other gear. The bassline is played on the TT-303 Bass Bot in "Track" mode, using 4 patterns. The chords are played by the Korg Volca Bass, which is set to a tempo of 16bpm (1/8th of the song's tempo of 128bpm). This is not synced with a cable, just started manually. The Volca Bass is sent through the Gate on the TR8 to give it a rhythmic pulsing sound. The main melody is played on the Volca Keys, made up of two patterns recorded in 1/4 tempo in Flux mode to get more notes in. To get the melody into the Volca Keys, it was programmed on a Bass Bot and then sent to the Volca Keys via MIDI, with the Volca Keys set to Record mode. All effects are from the Tascam DP24 (compression, EQ and delay)."

In The Koma Studio: Blush Response

Published on Jul 15, 2015 KOMA Elektronik

"Earlier this month, industrial techno artist Blush Response dropped by the KOMA Elektronik studio combining his live eurorack rig with our Komplex sequencer and other gear. Joey Blush has been on the modular scene for a while now working on everything from sound design to industrial/ebm to techno. His last 12" just came out on aufnahme + wiedergabe moving towards an even more dance-oriented sound but still never leaving behind his ability for immense atmosphere and dark melodies.

http://wearereplicants.com/
http://koma-elektronik.com/"

Polivoks vca, vcf "loop" function

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Guseyn G

ARP odyssey MK II 2810 + Yamaha E1010

Published on Jul 15, 2015 thainmlh

"First ramblings..."

KORG PROPHECY | HD DEMO | Favorite Patches / Walkthrough Part 2

Published on Jul 14, 2015 Synthesizer Style

"KORG PROPHECY Synth Demo, Part 2 of a 2 Part video series on my favorite patches, and a 'walkthrough' of programming changes. Be sure to watch for a deeper video series on programming soon to follow.

The KORG PROPHECY was among the first "Virtual Analog" synthesizers from the mid to late 90s, and is one of my favorite synths due to it's truly extensive architecture. It remains one of the more complex and unique sounding "Physical Modeling" Synthesizers ever made.

Feel free to 'Like' this video if you found it useful. That is the only tangible recompense I look forward to for my efforts.
Thanks."

Part 1 here.

QUASIMIDI Technox | 16 Part Multitimbral Synthesizer with Original Box

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"Lots of pretty solid basses, rave leads, hooverish sounds, acid squeals, spacey pads and some great drum kits including full sets of TR-808, 909 and 606 hits. There are 512 presets, which for a 1995 synth wasn't bad!

Technox is oriented towards dance musicians. A sequencer is also included which can address up to 16 MIDI parts. Each part has its own level, pan and effects send, and much more. The presets tend to cover early-90s techno but a touch of editing can go a long way into many other genres. There's a lot of good stuff for darker and ambient genres!

The Technox's greatest asset, ultimately, is its 16-part multitimbrality. Channel 10 is fixed to addressing drums, but the other 15 channels can go where you want. There's a ton of good sounds in the Technox, and it is very useable in many electronic music genres."

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ORIGINAL VINTAGE Moog Minimoog D Synthesizer SN 10528

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"This unit has some scratches and is missing an external input volume knob, but has been calibrated and is ready to plug and play. The serial number is 10528 with the new, more stable, oscillator."

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