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Monday, March 11, 2024

Kaivo: Granulator Module Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Granulator Overview
02:53 Waveform Display Window
03:33 X & Y Sliders
04:59 Source Menu
05:16 Importing into Granulator
06:23 Pitch Control
07:03 Linear and Exponential Inputs
07:21: +/- Input
07:43 Patch Demonstration 1
09:21 Continuity Error Acknowledgment
09:31: Trigger Input
10:14 Follow Button
11:04 Overlap Control
11:49 Sync Button
13:01 Wrap Button
14:14 Patch Demonstration 2
15:40 Noise Button
16:17 Pan Control
16:40 Patch Demonstration 3
16:51 Outro"

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Aalto Drums (Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack)


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Join me for a quick tour of my Aalto Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack where I create some percussive sounds, share some drum+bass synthesis tips, and cook up some funky patterns!"

Aalto: https://madronalabs.com/products/aalto

Free Aalto Drum Synthesis Rack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Kaivo Drones (How to make drones and textures)


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Unlock the drone potential of Madrona Labs' Kaivo synth in this short tutorial as Sheryar explores how Kaivo’s free-running oscillators and semi-modular architecture make it a powerful drone machine."

Friday, December 15, 2023

Kaivo: Envelope Modules Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Envelope Modules

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Kaivo's Envelopes Explained
00:50 Envelope 1 Overview
01:10 Envelope 2 Overview
02:11 X Velocity
04:05 Envelope Graphs
04:46 Envelope 2 Hold
05:42 Envelope 2 Repeat
07:24 Envelope 2 X Env 1
08:27 Envelope 2 Delay
09:55 Patch Demonstration
10:57 Outro"

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Madrona Labs SUMU BETA (exploration and preview)


video upload by DATABROTH

"please note that this is still in beta, you can read about sumu here: https://madronalabs.com/topics/8469-s...

This plugin is not ready for release so many things are subject to change,
I have been lucky enough to be granted permission to demonstrate this plugin in its current state"

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Kaivo Noise Module Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Noise Module

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Module Overview
01:39 Output Distribution & Width Control
02:58 Peaks Control
03:58 Falloff Control
04:23 Ramp Function
05:33 Output Control
06:00 Auto Switch
06:30 Modulation Inputs"

Friday, November 03, 2023

Kaivo LFO 2D Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Getting started with LFO 2D
00:29 LFO Shapes
00:53 2D Shapes Explained
01:35 Quantize Button
02:12 X & Y Outputs
03:21 X & Y Offset Sliders
04:08 Offset Dial
05:11 Reset Input
06:12 Rate Control
07:09 Knights and Rain LFO Shapes
08:32 Outro"

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Kaivo Sequencer Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Sequencer

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
Intro: 00:14
Outputs: 00:30
Output Delays: 00:46
Glide: 01:31
Clock/Rate: 01:36
Steps Dial: 01:55
Loop Button: 02:01
Internal/Host Button: 02:21
Audio Rate Modulation: 02:37
Offset: 03:11
Gate Width: 03:20
Range: 03:27
Quantize Button: 03:41
Steps Buttons: 04:01
Preset Waveforms: 04:17
Sequencer in use: 05:11

Monday, October 09, 2023

Kaivo: Key Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Key Section

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/
Linnstrument/Aalto Video: [posted here]

Scala: https://huygens-fokker.org/scala/

00:00 Intro
00:26 Scale/Mode Menu
01:00 Voice Control
01:33 Bend
02:22 Glide
03:04 Unison Button
04:14 mod cc#
05:42 Output Overview
09:09 MPE Settings
10:04 Outro"

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Using the Linnstrument with Aalto


video upload by Madrona Labs

"This video walks you through how to use Aalto with the Linnstrument and other MPE controllers.

Madrona Labs: https://madronalabs.com/
Linnstrument: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com/

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Getting Started
00:35 Linnstrument Settings
01:06 Aalto X Output
01:24 Mod cc# Settings
01:36 Mod Output
02:48 Linnstrument Aftertouch Sensitivity
03:22 Aalto Y Output
04:32 Velocity Output and settings
05:19 Aalto Input Dial Settings Tip
06:07 Outro"

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Discrete Energies


video upload by nbor

"An audio-reactive video made in @cycling74com Jitter. Soundtrack composed in @bitwig studio using @madrona-labs Aalto, with a touch of @ArturiaOfficial Stage-73 V2."

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Madrona Labs Kaivo (no talking)


video upload by DATABROTH

"check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth

Madrona Labs hooked me up with their physical modeling/ granular synthesizer Kaivo
check out these 5 presets using Kaivo

Affiliate links:
Plugin Boutique: https://bit.ly/3gMg99X

if you're already planning on purchasing any software and want help support me, purchasing any software via the above link helps me out with a %15 commission

Thank you

00:00 Factory Assault
00:38 Dredge
01:50 Unnamed patch
02:45 Bramble
03:41 Ultrasubnaut"

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Color Fantastic


video upload by

"Another study in color and sound. Adding more texture manipulation to the @cycling74com jitter patch, then creating a quick soundscape with Vital, @madrona-labs Aalto and @NewfangledAudio Generate in Bitwig."

Friday, August 11, 2023

Fan of Color


video upload by nbor

"A very low key meditation on color and sinusoids. A complex surface is rendered from sine waves, accompanied by a downtempo track. Graphics generated in @cycling74com Jitter. Audio uses @AudioDamageInc Continua and @madrona-labs Aalto."

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Kaivo: Patcher Overview


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Patcher Section

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/"

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Kaivo: A Brief Introduction


video upload by Madrona Labs

"techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-touse semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

Physical Modeling in Kaivo

video upload by Sormena Project

"Last but not least we look at Kaivo. Kaivo is what I call experimental physical modeling. The instrument itself is fully customizable (modular) and when you combine that with a granular sound engine and a physical modeling section you’re going to get some wild results. As you’ll see in the video what you select for the resonator and for the body (the physical modeled modules) has a huge impact on the final timbre that’s produced. Note that unlike PianoTeq or String Studio this instrument requires you to use samples. Therefore physical modeling is just one aspect of this instrument and is used more like an effect that you can blend to taste rather than a dedicated method."

Granular Synthesis | Explanation & Tutorial

video upload by Sounds Good

"I try to figure out all the things that granular synths can do with the help of the granular synth daddy himself, Barry Truax.
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0:00 Intro
2:05 Time Stretching
5:09 Barry Truax's Granular Synth
7:49 What Is Granular Synthesis Actually
12:25 Outro"

Kaivo - Presets and Dials

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Presets and Dials

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-touse semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

Sunday, March 05, 2023

FM Synthesis Made Easy on Aalto Modular Synth for Your Computer by Madrona Labs


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Try patching in the DAW on Aalto Modular Soft Synth VST today.
Free demo download at madronalabs.com

FM SYNTHESIS!
By using two simple waveforms — one, as the audible 'carrier' whose frequency is modulated by the other (our LFO) — we can create harmonic or inharmonic tones using very rapid vibrato, based on the frequencies of these waveforms and the depth of the modulation.

FM synthesis was first discovered in the 1960’s by an ex-GI turned artist, John Chowning, who was initially scorned by his academic composer peers for his desire to make music with an //inhumane//computer. The speed by which a computer can modulate a waveform created new sounds beyond the capabilities of acoustic and analog instruments: the birth of a new sound! ✨

We can thank FM synthesis for the sounds of the 1980’s w the popularization of the Yamaha DX7 which allowed FM synthesis to infiltrate video games, movie soundtracks, and of course the power ballads! (Take My Breath Away! Take On Me!)

You can try FMing on Aalto w a free demo download at madronalabs.com ///
// What FM sounds will you make on Aalto?

🌒🕹💥 #madronalabs #fmsynthesis #modularsynth #modularsynthesis #vst #vstplugins #1980s #aaltosynth"

And a short:

Aalto: A Modular Synthesizer for Your Computer (Space Kit!)


"Madrona Labs makes Modular Synthesizers for Your Computer. Try a free demo-download of Aalto at madronalabs.com || This patch preset is called Space Kit-- Aalto comes with a ton of preset patches made by synth wizards from around the world so that you can go modular today, even if you're still learning.

Aalto's complex oscillator and lopass gate modules are a modern take on Don Buchla's classic West Coast designs. Aalto's advanced capabilities make it an endless playground for the seasoned modular synthesist, while its accessibility and ease of working in the DAW makes it a perfect launching point for those new to modular.

If you want to learn how to patch in the DAW and get those modular sounds at a fraction of the price of a hardware rig, try Aalto, by Madrona Labs.

FREE DEMO DOWNLOAD: madronalabs.com/products/aalto"

Monday, January 09, 2023

Vutu Quickstart: Sound analysis for Sumu


video upload by Madrona Labs

"Vutu is a program for MacOS that turns sound files into collections of bandwidth-enhanced partials. Converting a given sound sometimes requires experimenting with the analysis settings. This video shows how to do that."

You can find additional posts featuring Sumu here.

Monday, October 03, 2022

Kaivo on Mac M1: emulated and native Apple Silicon versions, compared


video upload by Madrona Labs

"The new 1.9.5 update brings Apple Silicon native processing to Aalto, Kaivo and Virta. This test pits Kaivo 1.9.5 against the previous emulated version to see how many more voices we can play.
https://madronalabs.com/products/aalto
https://madronalabs.com/products/kaivo
https://madronalabs.com/products/virta"

Sunday, September 11, 2022

凉风 Breeze


video upload by Meng Qi

"This song was composed last year, one day just like today——autumn starts in late summer, with cold breezes gently blowing day and night. So I named it 凉风 (Breeze). Also, I got inspiration from an ancient Chinese poem called 夏日南亭怀辛大 (Longing For Xin The Elder In The Southern Pavilion On A Summer Day). Besides, the song uses a vocoder from Madrona Labs Virta to modify my voice, shaping it into a thick and thus emotional sound.

Lyrics by Annqi

山光池月微凉一场 如梦
初晓 / 清音响 / 庭院夜来霜
启幽窗 / 帘卷浮香半添妆
清影荡漾 / 水木澹澹

无据 / 不思量
清影印杯 / 杯复一杯
云气冉冉渐隐渐暗
踏着 / 阶前 / 点点星乱
乱无绪

闲风拂散 / 簪花落去 / 乘夕凉
夜来 / 几度寒 / 风飒飒
还尽一杯 / 杯复一杯
寄愁无绪

夜微凉 / 难思量"
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