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Friday, June 23, 2017

BeatStep Pro Firmware 2.0 Performance by Tom Demac


Published on Jun 23, 2017 Arturia

"After months of careful work basing on your feedback and your demands, we are proud to release the BeatStep Pro major firmware update 2.0.

Tom Demac, electro wizard and early adopter of the BeatStep Pro showcases its extended control potential directly in his over-equiped studio."

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BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0


Published on Jun 23, 2017 Arturia

BeatStep Pros on Amazon, Reverb, eBay. Also see the site sponsors on the right.

Playlist:
1. BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 1 - The Polyrhythm mode
The new polyrhythm feature for the drum sequencer of the BeatStep Pro now allows you to define different sequence lengths for each of its 16 tracks. A 9-step hit-hat fill aside a 7-step tom lick, a 11-step snare march laying over a straightforward four-on-the-flour kick, all mixing together? It’s up to you! Whether you want to create an elegant feeling of perpetual motion or the most radical drum anarchy, this is a whole horizon of creativity that opens in front of you.

2. BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 2 - The new roller/ arpeggio
BeatStep Pro has already become the go-to sequencer of the greatest live performers and with the new Roller / Arpeggio feature it is going to take your gigs to an even higher level. Holding the BeatStep Pro touch strip and pushing a pad will repeat the related sound at different resolutions. This feature is now available for each of the BeatStep Pro sequencers. On a drum sound, it will be extremely helpful to create rich fills in a flash. On a synthesizer or any other melodic instrument, it will be a key to create very instinctively fast bass lines or rhythmic leads. It goes even further as pushing several pads while holding the touch strip will create an arpeggio based on the related sounds. And of course, you can use it along with the real-time recording to create and rewrite sequence with a never seen effectiveness.

3. BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 3 - Pattern Chaining
Spontaneity is profitable when it comes to experimenting and extracting composition ideas from scratch. However, when you are on stage, being able to put everything in working order is often preferable. With this idea in mind we deeply reworked the BeatStep Pro code so that you can save and recall in a flash specific configurations of your patterns and even pattern chains, what we call scenes.

Each of your 16 projects can contains up to 16 scenes each allowing to chain up to 16 patterns for each of the 3 sequencers. Now if you are more into music than mathematics, this can be summed up as tremendous advantages for live performances.

4. BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 4 - Randomness & Step Edition
You like what a certain level of unpredictability can bring to your music but you prefer to keep the control over your creations? Then, you will probably love the octave randomization mode. If it is switched on, when using the Randomness feature, the pitches of your active steps will only be shifted up or down one or several octaves. This will give you the best of both unpredictability and musicality.

5. BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 5 - The Drum Tie-Note function & Volca compatibility
Leaving pieces of gear out in the cold is a difficult experience for any musician. Thus, we brought several additions to BeatStep Pro in order to foster the integration of the Volca modules.
It begins with a new clock format to ensure a perfect synchronization of the BeatStep Pro with the Volca built in sequencers.
From now on, you will also be able to customize the MIDI channel for each track of the Drum sequencer independently from the others. This will allow you to make the most of the Volca Sample but also to build complex setups where the BeatStep Pro Drum sequencer will control several instruments at a time.

Jürgen Haible Dual WASP Filter (eurorack) by Random*Source


Published on Nov 20, 2016 Random*Source

"The Haible Dual WASP VCF for eurorack - prototype #2 - featuring a SYNC mode (cutoff and CV on the right side are linked to the left) and a MODE to blend between SERIAL and PARALLEL operation of both filters. Also, each filter can be blended between LP and HP or BP, Distortion can be configured as PRE or POST filter ..."

Serge NTO - Acid!


Published on Apr 15, 2017 Random*Source

"Acid-loop using a Serge NTO, R*S XFader and a Serge VCFQ (Special edition), controlled by Serge DSG mk2 and SEQ8 ..."

Serge Modular by RandomSource Development Videos


Published on Feb 9, 2015 Random*Source

Playlist:
1. Serge Modular by RandomSource
In collaboration with and under license from Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source will offer a range of Serge modules, combining the original Serge circuits with the advantages of today's technology.

2. Serge Variable Slope Filter (VCFS) for Euro by Random*Source
Some basic waveforms run through the Serge Variable Slope Filter (VCFS) for Euro - available very soon from Random*Source under license and in cooperation with Serge Tcherepnin.

The R*S version of the filter features high-end THAT VCAs and a Q knob to increase the resonance and sonic range covered by the unique filter.

3. Serge DSG Random*Source (prototype) tracking comparison
Comparing the tracking of the (left side of the) TimeGen Oscillator in the STS Creature (tuner on the left) with the new version of the Random*Source DSG/DUSG (tuner or the right). The Serge DSG is an extremely versatile module which can be used as a oscillator, however, it is much more than that and not primarily designed as an oscillator (and is not temperature-compensated). Traditionally the tracking is rather limited, but I'm quite happy with the the new R*S version (prototype) which is quite accurate over more than 2 octaves even with the most challenging waveform (negative sawtooth = RISE set to max).
Both modules were tuned to C and identical waveforms (SAW) and played using a keyboard and the 1V/Oct input.

4. Serge DSG mk2 - geometry
This is a quick demo showing some of the amazing waveforms generated by the Serge DSG mk2 (4U version) by Random*Source - this is not inteded to sound nice! One side is the normal output, the other the new Pulse (square) output. A Serge 8-step sequencer is used to modulate, no other modules used.

5. Serge DSG mk2 1V/Oct tracking test
Testing the tracking of the new Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DSG) mk2 by Random*Source. While the DSG traditionally tracks only over 1-2 octaves, I could get the DSG mk2 (in a best case scenario) cover 4 octaves up to 440 Hz ...

6. Random*Source Serge DSG mk2 and Variable Slope Filter (VCFS)
Testing a newly built Serge VCFS using an updated pcb layout and some radical part choices ... single patch, LOWPASS and BANDPASS out recorded as a stereo track. Serge DSG mk2 acts as a sound source... Filmed with a BMPCC and Angenieux 4X17B, graded in Davinci Resolve

7. Serge NTO Waveforms
Quick demo of the basic waveform outputs of the Serge New Timbral Oscillator by Random*Source - including the new PULSE out, the VARIABLE OUT and some feedback patching for the VARIABLE OUT to get more amazing wave shapes ...
The NTO Variable Out does *not* blend or mix the normal waveforms, but is a unique (voltage controlled) waveshaper. This can be used to feed the normal outputs (e.g. SINE or PULSE) back into the VC VAR input for a whole range of new shapes.

Eric's Brother - Lie To You (Kebu Remix)


Published on Jun 23, 2017 Kebu

"Written and produced by: Nicolas Geniets - Thibault Hendrix -
Sebastian 'Kebu' Teir.
Performed by: Kebu
Lyrics and vocal by: David Björk Samuel

Download on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/be/album/lie...

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EmGr...

This remix was made using analog synths and analog drum machines as the only sound sources, in addition to the original vocals.

Camera: Mika Knuutila
Video editing: Kebu

Check the 94RECORDS website: www.94records.com"

Roland JD-Xa, Juno-60 & alpha Juno
Alesis Andromeda
Korg Mono/Poly & Polysix

Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module Features - Befaco.org


Published on Jun 23, 2017 Befacosynth

"This video outlines the features of our Hex Mix VCA Eurorack Module. The Hex Mix VCA is a six channel VCA and mixer with individual CV response shape controls. As you will see in the video these shape controls provide expanded functionality and creative opportunities over standard VCAs.

0:09 - Features: Introduction
3:55 - Creative Uses: Real Tails
4:21 - Creative Uses: Enveloping Complex LFOs
4:48 - Creative Uses: Panning"

Lazy Mellow Live


Published on Jun 23, 2017 Henry Birdseye Jr.

"Here's a video of me playing 'Lazy Mellow.'

Four voices, two from the BeatStep Pro, one from a SEQ-02 and the Qunexus keyboard. The voices themselves come from a Braids, a Morphing Terrarium, a Z300 and Analogue Solutions thru a Polivoks VCF while the fourth voice was an Orgone Accumulator going into an E440 filter into a Dervish DSP. The Koma Kommander modulates filter cutoff and waveform variation thru hand movements on the voice played live. A Turing machine provides random VCF cutoff on the lead bass voice. A Wobblebug varies the phasing on the keyboard, everything has a slow modulation to timbre."

Novation Bass Station 2 & Strymon Timeline


Published on Jun 23, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Bass Station 2 synthesiser through the Timeline.

No further processing except normalisation."

Dreadbox NYX Analog Paraphonic Synthesizer Review: Tricky But Amazing


Published on Jun 23, 2017 SYNTH ANATOMY

"1 month of testing is now over and the Dreadbox NYX test unit must leave my room again. The Dreadbox NYX is a paraphonic analog Synthesizer handmade in Greece. It features two oscillators, a dual filter, a deep routing and modulation architecture and a reverb. In short, it's an amazing analog Synthesizer with a very own character but the workflow is a bit tricky. In this video, you receive my review of the NYX Synthesizer."
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