The Great Highway, San Francisco (with original soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We travel one of San Francisco's most controversial thoroughfares, the Great Highway. The Great Highway runs for 3.5 miles along the western edge of the city, next to Ocean Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Our journey joins the Great Highway at its intersection with Lincoln Way, at the southwestern corner of Golden Gate Park. We then travel southward to Sloat Boulevard and continue along the Great Highway Extension to Skyline Boulevard and Lake Merced.

The Great Highway was closed to motor vehicles in 2020 during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained open to pedestrians and bicyclists. It has also periodically closed due to flooding and sand accumulating on the roadmap. Since the middle of 2021, it has operated in a hybrid mode, with the road open to motor vehicles Monday afternoon through Friday morning, and then closed on weekend from Friday afternoon to mid-day on Monday, as well as on holidays. The Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard is scheduled to close to traffic permanently in 2023.

Original electronic music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring sounds from Ellott Sharp's Invented Instruments sample pack. This forms both the percussive pattern throughout the video as well as a section of samples played through the Arturia CMI V. Addition synthesizers and effects include:
Cherry Audio GX-80
Strymon Starlab module
East West Ra library (tablas)
MOK Fitryg
Arturia Delay Tape-201

Please check out our related video featuring Sunset Boulevard in western San Francisco [posted here]

Düsseldorf Sound Bank for Miniraze

video upload by MOK

"The Düsseldorf sound bank includes 75 Kraftwerk-inspired sounds from Mark Hoffmann, German sound designer and recording artist with the synthesizer duo Pegasus, and solo modular electronic project UTAMOH! Let these faithful re-creations of neon leads, rezzy basses, radioactive pads, robotic sound effects, and synthetic percussion instruments, inspire you to create your own landmark electropop songs.

75 Kraftwerk-inspired Miniraze sounds - $17 MSRP

Available now in the MOK Store: https://mok.com/store.php

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Düsseldorf Sound Bank is exclusively for MOK's Miniraze Wave-Slicing synthesizer. Learn more about Miniraze here: https://mok.com/miniraze.php"

Miniraze Introduction

video upload by MOK

"MOK Miniraze
Wave-Slicing Synth with Analog-Style Control

Miniraze is a powerful yet approachable wave-slicing virtual synth that offers you sounds for the future, inspired by the past. Powered by MOK’s patented wave-slicing engine, Miniraze gives you the power to splice waveforms into utterly unique sounds you won’t hear anywhere else, while the straightforward East Coast-style layout makes it easy to craft complex tones quickly.

Create anything from warm, retro analog vibes to aggressive, futuristic sounds that have literally never been heard before. An optional Bob Moog Foundation sound bank (sold separately) gives you a launch pad to explore endless sonic possibilities while supporting critical music education initiatives and preserving synthesizer history.

Miniraze full features:

* Patented wave-slicing oscillators combine waveforms for out-of-this-world sounds
* Straightforward East Coast-style layout makes it easy to program complex patches
* Two filters in series, each with 13 options, including subtractive and generative types
* 4 synchronizable LFOs modulate anything from vibrato to dubstep wobbles
* 4 ADSR envelopes, including a dedicated amp envelope with velocity modulation
* Vast Modulation Matrix for under the hood modular-style patching
* 9 onboard effects, including Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Distortion
* Built-in arpeggiator produces intricate patterns and random notes from chords
* Unison Mode for thick and fat voice stacking
* Analog button adds subtle organic randomness to the system
* 11 colors of noise available to add a variety of textures to your sound
* External Audio input lets you process instruments, voices and other sounds
* Ring Math processor provides 21 different types of ring modulation
* 18 different Color Themes available for venturing beyond red and blue
* Support for 34 languages, including Sanskrit, Elvish and Klingon
* Compatible with AAX/AU/VST on Mac, PC and Linux
* Exclusive Bob Moog Foundation sound bank available (proceeds donated to BMF)

Available now in the MOK Store:

Miniraze
$129 MSRP

Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank
$49 MSRP

VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS"

MOK Miniraze Arrives

video upload by MOK

MOK Miniraze has arrived. Above is the final Countdown video in the set posted here. "Countdown to Miniraze launch! 01…

1 Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank.

Including patches from a stellar team of artists and sound designers, all proceeds from this special sound bank will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support programs like Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, located in Asheville, NC.

The Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank includes over 200 sounds from some of music's most sought after composers, sound designers, producers, synthesists, and artists, including a signature sound from Mark Mothersbaugh, composer and co-founder of DEVO.

Contributors include Michael Boddicker, Amin Bhatia, Erik Norlander, Drew Neumann, John Enroth, John Skippy Lehmkuhl, Anthony Baldino, Peter Dyer, Chrissy Tignor, Jerry Kovarsky, Casey Baldwin, Klaus-Peter Rausch, Alessandro Cardinale, Kelly Marie and Taiho Yamada.

MOK's Miniraze synthesizer virtual instrument is coming on November 9th, 2021. Visit MOK.com for more details, and sign up for our mailing list to stay informed on all the latest Miniraze developments.

MOK Miniraze
Wave-Slicing Synth with Analog-Style Control

VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS"

Details via MOK:

VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS

Miniraze is a powerful yet approachable wave-slicing virtual synth that offers you sounds for the future, inspired by the past. Featuring MOK's patented wave-slicing engine, Miniraze gives you the ability to splice waveforms into utterly unique sounds you won't hear anywhere else, while the straightforward East Coast-style layout makes it easy to craft complex tones quickly. Create anything from warm, retro analog vibes to aggressive, futuristic sounds that have literally never been heard before.

SLICE AND DICE YOUR SOUND

Under the hood, Miniraze uses a streamlined version of the patented wave-slicing oscillator technology pioneered by MOK's Waverazor virtual synth and Waverazor Dual Oscillator Eurorack module. Combine more than 100 classic, modern and random waveforms to create brand-new sounds that you literally won't hear anywhere else.

EASY TO PROGRAM

A straightforward layout inspired by legendary East Coast analog synths makes it fast and fun to program complex sounds. Dedicated oscillator, mixer and modulation sections make Miniraze easy to navigate, so you can find any parameter you need at a glance and focus on making sounds.

MODULATE AWAY

Miniraze provides multiple modulation matrices for unlimited versatility. Each of the four LFOs can be routed to eight parameters, each envelope can be routed to four, and an additional matrix lets you link four more sources and destinations. Add adjustable scaling for velocity, mod wheel, aftertouch and more, and you've got a universe of possibilities at your fingertips.

ARPEGGIATION STATION

A built-in arpeggiator with 52 settings instantly creates hypnotizing rhythmic patterns from your chords. Set the tempo internally or sync it to your session, select the beat division, then choose from Up, Down, Up+Down, Forward, Reverse, Forward+Reverse and Random patterns to add motion to your patches.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIBE

We want everyone to feel at home using Miniraze. Translate the UI into one of 34 languages, including Klingon, Old Norse and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Choose between 18 themes, from striking high-contrast colors to subdued hues that are easy on the eyes and even special color schemes that provide accessibility for users with color blindness.

MOK Miniraze Countdown

MOK's Miniraze synthesizer virtual instrument is coming tomorrow, November 9th, 2021.

Playlist: 1. Miniraze Countdown - 10...

Here are 10 wave-slicing synth voices stacked and detuned. :)

2. Miniraze Countdown - 09...

You have 9 different envelope curves to shape your sound. :)

3. Miniraze Countdown - 08...

Four LFOs with 8 modulation routes each, for wildly organic sounds. :)

4. Miniraze Countdown - 07...

7 Mix Level controls to independently modulate sound elements. :)

5. Miniraze Countdown - 06...

6 adjustable parameters for each otherworldly effect. :)

6. Miniraze Countdown - 05...

5 wave-slicing knobs for sonic exploration. :)

7. Miniraze Countdown - 04...

4 Envelopes and 4 LFOs for truly moving sounds. :)

8. Miniraze Countdown - 03...

3 Wave-Slicing oscillators for new harmonic discoveries. :)

9. Miniraze Countdown - 02...

2 Filters in series to shape the future of sound. :)

10. Miniraze Countdown - 01...

"Countdown to Miniraze launch! 01…

1 Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank.

Including patches from a stellar team of artists and sound designers, all proceeds from this special sound bank will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support programs like Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, located in Asheville, NC.

The Bob Moog Foundation 15th Anniversary Miniraze Sound Bank includes over 200 sounds from some of music's most sought after composers, sound designers, producers, synthesists, and artists, including a signature sound from Mark Mothersbaugh, composer and co-founder of DEVO.

Contributors include Michael Boddicker, Amin Bhatia, Erik Norlander, Drew Neumann, John Enroth, John Skippy Lehmkuhl, Anthony Baldino, Peter Dyer, Chrissy Tignor, Jerry Kovarsky, Casey Baldwin, Klaus-Peter Rausch, Alessandro Cardinale, Kelly Marie and Taiho Yamada.

MOK's Miniraze synthesizer virtual instrument is coming on November 9th, 2021. Visit MOK.com for more details, and sign up for our mailing list to stay informed on all the latest Miniraze developments.

MOK Miniraze
Wave-Slicing Synth with Analog-Style Control

VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS"

You can find additonal MOK Miniraze posts here.

MOK MINIRAZE Teaser Trailer

video upload by MOK

"VOYAGE TO NEW SONIC FRONTIERS

MOK Miniraze

Wave-slicing Synth with Analog-Style Control

Coming October 2021"

California Highway 58 Part 1: Bakersfield to Tehachapi

video upload by CatSynth TV

"First of a three-part series along California Highway 58. In this segment we follow the highway from the eastern edge of Bakersfield through the Tehachapi Mountains to the town of Tehachapi, encountering a variety of scenery and topography along the way.

The music features synthesizers and electronics by Amanda Chaudhary with drums by G Calvin Weston. It intentionally blends together instruments and styles, including experimental electronics, jazz fusion, dub, and near-eastern melodies.

Hardware Synthesizers:
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
Minimoog Model D
Arturia MiniBrute 2
Metasonix R-54 and RK-5
Strymon Magneto
Make Noise Noisering

Software Synthesizers:
Arturia Pigments, Stage 73, Piano, Buchla Easel V
MOK Filtryg
EastWest Fab Four (bass), Hollywood Orchestra Woodwinds (cor anglais), and Ra (dudek)

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MOK WaveRazor

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"It's been a pleasure to experiment with the MOK #Waverazor for a few days. I am still getting to know this beast and it's not an easy module to fathem, but here's a few examples of how it works and what it can do. If you're into noisy oscillators, this one is defintely up to the task!

Please note my video's are not sponsored and I don't use monetizing because I hate adds. If you want to support my work, check out my ever growing album on Bandcamp: https://cinematiclaboratory.bandcamp...."

Interplanetary Revolution (Межпланетная революция) - Synthesizer soundtrack for Soviet animated film

video by CatSynth TV

"Original retro-style synthesizer soundtrack on a segment of "Interplanetary Revolution" a surreal Soviet animated short released in 1924. Specifically, we use the segment from about 3:30​ to the end of the film.

Original film can be found at https://archive.org/details/silent-in...​
Interplanetary Revolution was a short animated film created in the Soviet Union in 1924 by Nikolai Khodataev, Zenon Komissarenko, Youry Merkulov. It mixes cel animation and collage, and it notable for its trippy and surreal style.

Music by Amanda Chaudhary. All sound sources are fed through Wires, a plugin by AudioThing that recreates a 1970s Soviet-era wire recorder. You can see our demo/tutorial of Wires at https://youtu.be/H4iG8QkBnCc​

Software synthesizers used:
Arturia CS-80 V
Arturia Buchla Easel V
Arturia Mini V3
Arturia Wurli V
MOK Waverazor
Additional sounds from BOOM Library Mechanicals and Cinematic Metals

Please subscribe to this channel for music and cultural content coming out regularly, and please consider supporting us:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth​
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

MOK Filtryg: Demo and Tutorial

video by CatSynth TV

"We explore the new Filtryg dual filter effect from MOK. It has two configurable filters that operate in parallel or series (or both) along with a myriad of modulation options including an envelope follower, envelope function generators and oscillators (LFO or audio rate). It can also be "played" via MIDI and synchronized to a DAW.

0:20​ Introduction and basic interface
1:30​ The filters
3:15​ Modulation options (envelope follower, envelope generators, oscillators)
6:52​ Factory Presets

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

MOK Filtryg Preset Demos

Filtryg Preset Demo - Spectral Drone


MOK

See this post for details on MOK Filtryg.

MOK Introduces Filtryg Professional Dual Filter Effect

MOK Filtryg Introduction

"MOK is excited to introduce Filtryg, a professional dual filter effect with deep sound sculpting features to aid in mixing, or add new dimensions in rhythm and timbre to recorded tracks. The integrated envelope follower, wide range LFOs, and MIDI keyboard tracking, each react to your playing as well as your source audio, forming an inspired filter effect that becomes a part of your performance.

The Filtryg dual filter effect plugin offers three filter types with a 12 dB State Variable Filter running in series or parallel with a choice of either 24 dB Ladder, or multiple modes of Biquad, each with their own personality and character. The State Variable Filter is continuously morph-able from Lowpass to Highpass filter modes, with either Bandpass or Notch in-between, while the Ladder and Biquad have a Drive control for extra punch and crunch on the output.

Filtryg’s visually striking interface offers a knob-based control surface, familiar to synthesists and effects users alike. The audio path, modulation routes, and their respective controls are all plainly visible and understandable from the front panel, enabling intuitive and speedy effect construction. It is possible to set up the harmonic-rich sound of audio rate filter FM, including assignable keyboard tracking, in just a few seconds. Finally, all of Filtryg’s parameters are available to automate from the plugin host.

Filtryg is compatible with AAX, AU and VST on Mac, PC and Linux, and is available now at MOK.com.

Features:

- Dual filter configuration in Series, Parallel or Mixed for flexible timbral shaping

- 12 dB State Variable Filter (LP, HP, BP, N), 24 dB Ladder Filter (LP, HP), and multiple Biquad Filter choices, each with distinct personality and character

- Morph knob morphs between State Variable Filter modes for dynamic filter variation

- Drive knob adds punch and crunch to the Ladder and Biquad Filter output

- Audio rate Filter FM enables unusual harmonic generation capabilities

- Keytrack modulation control for integrating keyboard performance

- Envelope Follower for direct interaction with input audio and sidechain pumping effects

- Tempo synchronized LFOs and threshold triggered Envelopes for rhythmic modulations

- Customizable color themes and language settings"

Waverazor Patch Demo - Version 2.5.2 Features

MOK

"This is a demonstration of several Waverazor sounds, showcasing features recently added in versions 2.5 and above. There are now Audio Input presets for easy slicing of external audio, a Step Generator module for sequencing, a Random Generator for organic modulation textures and chaos, and Tap Line filters for physical modeling."

Sensel Morph and MOK Waverazor (via Expert Sleepers FH-2)

CatSynth TV

"The MOK Waverazor exposes a large array of CV points to control its wave-slicing oscillators. This provides an opportunity to connect a Sensel Morph with Buchla Thunder overlay for expressive timbral control. We experiment with this setup, using an Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV to connect them, along with our Arturia MiniBrute 2 for keyboard and amplitude envelope.

If you have not already seen our detailed MOK Waverazor demo and tutorial, please check that out [posted here].

0:23 Control opportunities on MOK Waverazor
0:58 Connecting and configuring the Sensel Morph and Expert Sleepers FH-2
2:00 Preset demos with Waverazor and Morph

For more information
MOK Waverazor: mok.com
Sensel Morph: sensel.com
Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV: expert-sleepers.uk

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
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Fezzes are cool"

Massive Modular: Arturia, Metasonix, Waverazor, Make Noise, Volca, Sensel Morph, Qu-Bit, 4ms, More

CatSynth TV

"A massive modular match that also crosses into standalone synthesizers and hardware controllers.

Arturia MicroFreak
Arturia MiniBrute 2
Korg Volca Modular
Metasonix R-54 (VCF) and RK5 (LPG)
MOK Wavewazor
Sputnik Dual Oscillator
Expert Sleepers FH-2 Factotum and ESX-8V
Sensel Morph
Life Is Unfair Joystick
Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus
Strymon Magneto
Qu-Bit Prism
Make Noise Tempi, Rene, Maths
4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
Malekko Noisering
E350 Morphing Terrarium
Mordax DATA
Pittsburgh Modular VCA and Mixer
2hp VCA
IntelliJ I/O utility modules
Circuit Abbey ADSR-Jr

Sensel Morph (Buchla Overlay) controlling Waverazor and 4MS SMR
Joystick controlling Metasonix R-54 pitch and Sputnik timbre

Please check out our CatSynth shop for T-shirts, shot glasses and more https://shop.catsynth.com/"

Mono Lake

Published on Jun 1, 2020 CatSynth TV

"Scenes from Mono Lake in California, set to original electronic music by Amanda Chaudhary.

'Mono Lake is a saline soda lake in Mono County, California, formed at least 760,000 years ago as a terminal lake in an endorheic basin. The lack of an outlet causes high levels of salts to accumulate in the lake. These salts also make the lake water alkaline...
...Mono Lake is a highly alkaline lake, or soda lake. Alkalinity is a measure of how many bases are in a solution, and how well the solution can neutralize acids. Carbonate (CO32-) and bicarbonate (HCO3−) are both bases. Hence, Mono Lake has a very high content of dissolved inorganic carbon. Through supply of calcium ions (Ca2+), the water will precipitate carbonate-minerals such as calcite (CaCO3). Subsurface waters enter the bottom of Mono Lake through small springs. High concentrations of dissolved calcium ions in these subsurface waters cause huge amounts of calcite to precipitate around the spring orifices.[8] The tufa originally formed at the bottom of the lake. It took many decades or even centuries to form the well-recognized tufa towers. When lake levels fell, the tufa towers came to rise above the water surface and stand as the majestic pillars seen today'

Synthesizers used:
Arturia CMI V
Arturia Pigments
Vintage Minimoog Model D
MOK Waverazor
EastWest RA"

Dirty sound design & sequencing with the MOK Waverazor // #JAMUARY2020 DAY 27

Published on Jan 27, 2020 DivKidVideo

Fun to look at.

"Let's get the week kicked into touch and off to a banging start. Here's some nasty and dirty sounds out of the MOK Waverazor Eurorack module. There's TONNEs (how many eurorack CV inputs constitute a tonne?) of modulation inputs so I thought I'd throw lots at it, jam with envelopes, VCA offsets, sequences and muting drums in and out and get lots of sounds and sequences flying by. Love it.

Full and detailed patch notes exclusively on www.patreon.com/divkid"

Mutato Muzika Meets The Waverazor Dual Oscillator Module

Published on Nov 23, 2019 MOK

"In August 2019, MOK traveled to Mutato Muzika, Mark Mothersbaugh’s music production company. Among a treasure trove of Devo’s most precious musical instruments, Taiho Yamada demonstrates the Waverazor Dual Oscillator module from MOK and 1010music.

Thank you Mutato Muzika! http://mutato.com/

Mark Mothersbaugh
John Enroth
Albert Fox
Ray Plaza
Ethan Obbema

And
Adam Barber

Thank you Aaron Higgins of 1010music! https://1010music.com/

MOK is Rob Rampley, Taiho Yamada and Chris Compton.

For more information, visit the MOK website at:

https://mok.com/"

Alpha Quadrant "The Synthesis Principal" Waverazor Performance at NAMM 2019

Published on Nov 20, 2019 MOK

"Alpha Quadrant performs 'The Synthesis Principal', a song made using MOK’s Waverazor synthesizer plugin, live at NAMM 2019.

Written, programmed, and produced by Casey Baldwin and Kayla Bee

“The Synthesis Principal” is available as a pay-what-you-want digital download here:



The Waverazor synthesizer plugin (Mac, PC, Linux / AAX, AU, VST) is available for purchase through Tracktion:

https://www.tracktion.com/products/wa..."

MOK's Taiho Yamada filming in the background.

Eureka and Samoa [Episode 200]

Published on Nov 18, 2019 CatSynth TV

"Our 200th Episode! A new experimental music piece featuring scenes from Humboldt Bay, the Samoa Peninsula, and the town of Eureka. Many scenes feature the distinctive dolosse along the north and south jetty of the inlet to the bay.

Music and film by Amanda Chaudhary.

Synthesizers used:
Arturia EMS Synthi V
Arturia CMI V
Arturia Pigments
MOK Waverazor
Tracktion BioTek
East West Orchestra Gold

Video synthesis via Max/MSP/Jitter."

https://www.catsynth.com