LiveJam4FreedomOfChoice - Gem WK4/Elka Synthex/Jen Synx508/Keytek CTS2000/Solton Project100/Koushion

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Live Jam improvisation as is with GeneralMusic WK4 drums groove, Elka Synthex and Solton Project100 control by Koushion sequencer on IPad2, Jen Synx508, Keytek CTS2000 solo... Viscount EFX100 Reverb/Montarbo DREV 128 Delay - Made in Italy machines only... 'Freedom of Choice' against Covid Restrictions in Italy. This is my own fight... "People dancing everywhere!" (Jefferson Airplane - Won't You Try/Saturday Afternoon) cause we need hugs and kisses again!"

Pro 2 + Voyager & Minitaur :: Sequence Variations

Published on Dec 19, 2015 experimentalsynth

"Further explorations: Minitaur and Voyager sequenced by the Koushion app. The Pro 2 sequencer synced to Koushion. Control Voltages from the Pro 2 modulating filter cutoff and other parameters on the Minitaur and Voyager. Effects processing by an Eventide H9 and Line 6 Echo Pro. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Minitaur + Voyager + Pro 2

Published on Dec 16, 2015 experimentalsynth

"Playing with sequencers. I liked the way it sounded, so I recorded it. Minitaur and Voyager sequenced by the Koushion app. The Pro 2 sequencer synced to Koushion. Control Voltages from the Pro 2 modulating filter cutoff and other parameters on the Minitaur and Voyager. Effects processing by an Eventide H9 and Line 6 Echo Pro. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

Koushion "Hard Edged" CC Sequencing

Published on Jul 6, 2015 experimentalsynth

"Checking out some the latest Koushion update. You can now turn off MIDI CC smoothing. This lets you get some do some really nice rhythmic parameter changes. Great when used by itself, or in a clock-synced production environment."

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"Sempervivum" electronica with Koushion iOS sequencer, Virus C, Supernova II etc

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Seen From Space

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"Another early experiment with Koushion iOS sequencer. Sounds from Virus C, Supernova II, MS2000BR, Blofeld."

"Protostar": Koushion iPad sequencer, Virus C, MS2000, Supernova, Blofeld

Published on Jun 7, 2015 Seen From Space

"First recording with iOS sequencer Koushion. Drone from the Waldorf Blofeld, arps from MS2000BR, Virus C and Supernova II. Plus super-pads and subspace whistles from the Supernova. Recorded live with no overdubs."

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

Koushion + littleBits + Ableton + MicroBrute :: CV Step Sequencer

Published on May 30, 2015 experimentalsynth

"Koushion [iTunes] + littleBits combine to make a great CV Step Sequencer. Add Ableton Live and you also get some great tempo-synced effects. Applying all that to an Arturia MicroBrute results in some great sounds.

Learn more at experimentalsynth.com"

A Moment of Synth - Egoist+Koushion+Pro2+Ableton+iConnectAUDIO4+

Published on May 29, 2015 experimentalsynth

"A quick look at some very interconnected sound. iConnectAUDIO4+ provides the audio and MIDI connectivity between the Egoist app [iTunes], Koushion Step Sequencer [iTunes], a DSI Pro 2 and Ableton. I just wanted to quickly capture these sounds. This level of integration makes some wild things possible.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

LittleBits Explorations by Experimentalsynth.com

LittleBits + Koushion + Ableton

Published on Apr 22, 2015 experimentalsynth

Three videos by www.experimentalsynth.com

"Connecting LittleBits to the larger world of audio gear generated some surprisingly musical results. With an external sequencer like Koushion driving it, you have both hands free for knobs and switches. With some creative patching and a little extra gear, it was easy to make a highly synchronized music production environment.

Ableton provided the master MIDI clock for the Koushion step sequencer app (connected to the iMac by an iConnectMIDI2+). This gave a quick interactive composition user interface, and the trigger from the LittleBits MIDI Module was used to clock the Micro Sequencer Module controlling the Filter Module’s cutoff frequency.

The LittleBits system is the only audio source in this video. Its audio output was run into Ableton for effects processing. Since Ableton’s tempo-based effects were synced to the same clock as Koushion and the LittleBits Micro Sequencer, complex, yet cohesive sounds are easy to create, and sound great.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

LittleBits + DSI Pro 2 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"The LittleBits CV Module’s Control Voltage input and output allows LittleBits systems to modulate and be modulated by a world of electronic music equipment. Everything from large modular synthesizers to new small analog synths, even some effects pedals are fair game.

In these examples a Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 is used. The Pro 2 is a Control Voltage powerhouse, with four assignable CV ins and outs (8 total) making it the perfect test rig to push the LittleBits farther into modular synth territory."

LittleBits + Moog Voyager + CP-251 :: CV Applications

Published on Apr 22, 2015

"Combine a LittleBits Micro Sequencer, CV and Power module and you have a fun, low cost CV Step Sequencer. It can be used with LittleBits equipment, or can enhance other CV synth systems. Here are a few examples of the possibilities when used with a Moog voyager and CP-251 Control Voltage Processor."

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Koushion - Velocity & Gate Sequencing

Published on Apr 14, 2015 experimentalsynth

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"Koushion v4.2 adds some very useful features. Where the previous update gave us the ability to sculpt MIDI CC sequences, we now can do the same with Gate and Velocity.

Between stored patters and on-the-fly creation, it hits a sweet spot of simplicity and power. I find myself using it in a wide range of situations like sequencing analog hardware or as a quick sketch pad and note input device for Logic and Ableton."

What's New in Version 4.2
* Per-step gate and velocity editing
* Embedded app manual viewer for offline reference
* Minor UI tweaks to improve accessibility to frequently accessed controls

Koushion 4.0 MIDI CC Sequencing with Moog Slim Phatty & Little Phatty

Published on Nov 29, 2014 experimentalsynth

"Some first experiments with sequencing MIDI CC values with the Koushion iPad app. New features in ver 4.0 allowed me to control multiple CC parameters simultaneously while also sequencing notes.

In this example I'm using Ableton as a master clock, to provide beats and to route the MIDI data from Koushion to the Moog synths (Little Phatty & Slim Phatty) and a (clock synced) Line 6 Echo Pro. The heart of the timbres I'm using here come from sequencing (on both synths) Osc 2 frequency on an oscillator sync patch, and filter envelope decay. I'm also sequencing Envelope Generator amount on the Slim Phatty for some additional variation.

This just scratches the surface of everything you can do with this setup. The Moog synths were great to use for this since you can also see the CC sequencing in action.

Koushion is great integrated into a larger setup like this, or as a stand alone sequencer. Check it out on the App Store."

Koushion is on sale this weekend on the app store.. Original price: $7.99; Sale price: $5.99 through Monday.

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer Updated with CC Control & More

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"What's New in Version 4.0
Version 4.0 brings some huge functionality improvements to Koushion!

* Steps can now be muted individually.
* CC automation is here! You can now automate MIDI control changes for every single step of your compositions. The full range is available, so you can program 120 controllers for each step of your composition. The possibilities are practically endless!
* Projects can now be imported and exported using iTunes File Sharing.
* Updated for iOS 8."

DSI Pro 2 Arpeggiator Jam

Published on Oct 6, 2014 experimentalsynth

"A Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 arpeggiator synced to the clock from Ableton Live, while the Pro 2 Filter Envelope is sent via CV to control a Moog Sub Phatty's Filter Cutoff. Also synced to the same clock are a Yamaha MO8 arpeggiator, Koushion iPad app and Line 6 Echo Pro."

Dave Smith Instruments - Pro 2 Control Voltage Applications

Published on Aug 26, 2014 experimentalsynth

"Just finished spending some short quality time with the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2. With USB/MIDI and assignable CV Ins and Outs that can be sent to or from just about anything in its architecture, It's like a great synth that fits into any electronic music workflow."

Dave Smith Pro 2s on eBay | Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer for iPad Updated

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"The latest version of Koushion is now available in the App Store. Version 3.5 bring minor stability and performance improvements, and a major usability upgrade. Inter-App MIDI is now fully supported, so the app can now run in the background after the switch is flipped on in the settings popover. A major overhaul of the user manual has also been released alongside version 3.5. Check out the new website and manual at http://www.koushion.com/."

Moog Sub Phatty & MF-104M Analog Delay

Published on Apr 21, 2014 experimentalsynth·105 videos

"Using the Koushion iPad app and Moog Multi-Pedal to step-sequence the filter cutoff on a Moog Sub Phatty run through a Moog MF-104M Analog Delay."

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

Improvisation for Piano & Synthesizer - Jan. 5, 2014

Published on Jan 7, 2014 experimentalsynth·96 videos

"A quick ambient performance collage of piano (synthetic) and synthesizer textures. Practical applications of my sound design and production experimentation. Tools included Ableton Live, Koushion, Yamaha MO8, Korg Wavestation VST, Moog Voyager (sparsely on bass) and Line 6 Echo Pro.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful holiday season!

I thought I'd feature some of the synth gifts I received throughout the year.

This year I picked up some Malekko modules originally featured here, an Arturia Minibrute, and a new iPad Mini Retina.  I also received the Analogue Solutions Polymath card pictured below. Thank you!

Special thanks to the iOS developers of Monotone Delay, iPG-800, Master FX, Junglator, Arctic ProSynth, Modular for Ipad, SeekBeats, MIDI Designer Pro, KOUSHION, and MIDI Pattern Sequencer for the promo codes.

Thank you to all the sponsors on the right of the site. Running the site takes an immense amount of work and time, and all the support helps. Please support them as they help support the site AND the synth community.

And of course, thank you to you the readers and contributors of the site! The best gift comes from those that simply enjoy the site.

Merry Christmas!

Be sure to see the holidays channel below for more.

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Koushion As A Creative Tool

Published on Nov 19, 2013 Andrew Mavor·81 videos

"Working on a funky house track, using Kudzu's Koushion for iPad as a midi input, driving Abletons Analog and Arturia's Mini V"

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

Prophet 12 Analog Filter Modulation

Published on Sep 22, 2013 experimentalsynth·87 videos

"I was able to to borrow a Prophet 12 recently. Since it has analog filters, I thought it might be interesting to do "analog things" to it. This is part of what happened next.

At first I was disappointed when I saw that there were no CV connections, but I soon found that the two pedal inputs can be used with a variety of CV gear.

In this video I have the Koushion Step Sequencer iPad app sending MIDI notes to the Moog Mult-Pedal. The Multi-Pedal converts them to an analog control Voltage which step-sequences the Prophet 12's filter.

The Moog CP-251 allows us to make multiple copies of the Control Voltage so we can also step-sequence a Moog Voyager and Little Phatty. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group
Dave Smith Prophet 12s on eBay