RML Sonic Experiments: Arpeggios with Sequential Fourm

video upload by Rochester Music Lab

Kicks in at 2:47.

Ambient Generative Patch | Sequential Pro 3 + Strymon BigSky

video upload by Chris Richardson

"A generative ambient patch on the Sequential Pro 3 with the Strymon BigSky Cloud reverb.

I was experimenting with slow, evolving patterns and a more minimalist sound. After listening back, I was reminded of the atmosphere in some of Arvo Pärt’s music."

Driving the LA's I-110 / CA-110 Harbor Freeway | Original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We drive the length of "the 110" Harbor Freeway in Los Angles from its southern end in San Pedro near the Vincent Thomas Bridge to the "four level interchange" with US 101 just north of downtown LA. From the southern end to the interchange with I-10, the freeway is signed as Interstate 110; north if I-10, it is California Highway 110.

This one was a lot of fun and quite special for us at CatSynth, and we really enjoyed the drive, creating the disco-infused soundtrack, and sharing it with all of you!

The drive continues along the remaining segment of CA 110, the Arroyo Seco Parkway in an upcoming video.

Software Instruments:
Arturia Clavinet V, Stage 73, Memory V, Pitch Shifter 910
Cherry Audio ESQ-1, Pro Soloist, Solovox
BFD3 Drums (Ken Scott Billy Cobham kit)
BLEASS Spectral Resonator
EastWest Ministry of Rock, Ra, and Stormdrum 2
Dawesome Kult

Hardware Instruments:
Vintage Minimoog
Vintage Octave CAT
Buchla 158 Red Panel module
E350 Morphing Terrarium module
Metasonix R54 module
Stryomon Starlab module
Kenton USB Solo mk2

#losangeles #highway #highwaydrive

0:00 Introduction
0:10 I-110
6:50 CA 110
8:05 To be continued"

Modules vs. Plugins! Mimeophon vs. Cosmic Debris vs. Supermassive

video upload by Metamyther

"Which delay and reverb creates the most inspiring soundscapes? In this in-depth comparison, we put the Make Noise Mimeophon WMD's Cosmic Debris Eurorack modules against the Valhalla Supermassive plugin in a head-to-head bout. You'll hear how each piece of kit transforms the same source material. Whether you're building a Eurorack system, comparing hardware vs. software effects, looking for the best delay and reverb for modular synthesis, or searching for new sound design techniques for electronic music production, this demo highlights the strengths and sonic personality of each effect. Which effect belongs in your workflow?"

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Mimeophon Main Features
04:01 - Cosmic Debris Main Features
09:40 - Supermassive Main Features
13:36 - Vhikk X into Mimeophon
14:55 - Vhikk X into Cosmic Debris
17:16 - Vhikk X into Supermassive
19:31 - Warp Core into Mimeophon
20:58 - Warp Core into Cosmic Debris
23:31 - Warp Core into Supermassive
25:52 - Drums into Mimeophon
26:20 - Drums into Cosmic Debris
27:30 - Drums into Supermassive
30:09 - Scorecard

VoltageCtrlR & Tonverk Live Dispatch // Workflow & Performance tricks

video upload by Elektron

"It's Live Dispatch time again. We're joined by the excellent VoltageCtrlR - who's absolutely smashing it with Tonverk - for a livestream covering workflow tips, performance tricks, and plenty more."

BLTN – spaceJam14 (Live Electronic Session)

video upload by Patrick Pattern

"A fully live, improvised hardware set by BLTN, a duo (Lucile Dacia & Patrick Pattern(me)). Everything is sequenced and played live on hardware — no DAW, no overdubs. Gear used in this session:

- Sequentix Cirklon (sequencing)
- SOMA Pulsar-23
- SOMA Lyra-8
- Polivoks"

LF-AMP introduction

video upload by Kanawha Music

Well, that's refreshing.

"A tongue in cheek introduction to what's otherwise a rather boring module."

via Kanawha Music

"The LF-AMP module combines two modules in one chassis:

First, on the left, is a precision triangle wave LFO, featuring:

Two pairs of outputs, each with its own amplitude control ('amount' as most would call it);
Direct and Inverted outputs in each pair;
A precision BIAS control for each output which determines the center of the voltage swing;
HI/LO range for rate, for a total range of about 20Hz down to about 1 cycle every minute.
Easy to see rate indicator LEDs showing the positive or negative swing of the output.

Second, on the right, is a high gain utility amplifier for headphones or line level sources, featuring:
Stereo inputs and outputs, with Normalled output for two individual outputs, or signals combined into one stereo jack ('2/MIX')

A bit more about the rationale...this module was designed for use with our Stereo Ensemble instruments. We needed a specialized LFO for our phaser modules, and an amp for final output, so they were combined into single unit. It's the peanut butter and anchovies of the modular world! The LFO output can be reduced down to a very tiny voltage swing, and then precisely located to work with devices needing those conditions...but it can also be used to give an exact range to a VCO, or an exact amount of depth to a VCA, etc. And since there's an inverted version of each output, two of something can work inthe exact opposite direction if desired. There isn't much to say about the amp; it's just a high quality amp for headphones which works to drive line level sources as well, using the LM4580 amplifier chip."

Cross Mod Explorations with MultiWAVE | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Trying out some different ways to use the new cross mod MultiMod Shape on MultiWAVE!

Try it out yourself by installing the new firmware here: https://www.makenoise-manuals.com/fir...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Can this synth restore his faith in Monosynths?

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"I must confess, for the past few years I have felt sort of burned out on what you might term “traditional mono-synths”. Not because of the sound or their utility in electronic music, but because…well I guess the fact that I used the word utility sums it up: it had been a while since I had come across a mono-synth which felt like more than a means to a musical end; it had been a while since a mono-synth felt fun.

Which is why I was overjoyed at superbooth this year to come across a number of mono-synths which renewed my faith in the genre - instruments which did something fresh and exciting in their presentation, features and sound, which iterated on traditional ideas in truly interesting and useful ways leading to instruments that felt fresh and playful without being unfamiliar.

One of those instruments was the SWEN2 from Analog Sweden. Based on their earlier, rare and relatively expensive Swenigizer synth, which itself was based on an even rarer and much more expensive synth called the Energizer, the SWEN2 manages both to add new features while also moving to a manufacturing process that makes it a lot more affordable - it feels like a lot of synth for the money.

At its heart SWEN2 is a semi-modular subtractive synth but with so many clever little tweaks to its sound and usability, along with some ideas that I haven’t really seen in other instruments, as well as a very fun and jammable generative sequencer, all of which add up to an instrument that is a joy to use and, yes, extremely fun.

Transparency Notice: Analog Sweden kindly sent me this prototype unit for free after meeting the team at Superbooth, but they haven’t had any editorial oversight of this video."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:01 The Oscillators
07:59 No talking demo: Pseudo Paraphony
08:49 The Filter

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The OXI Playbook #1 Interlocking Saga Melodies

video upload by OXI Instruments

"The OXI team's favorite workflows, patches, and sequencing tricks.

Today we're transforming one Saga pattern into complex, interlocking melodies with just a few simple techniques."

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Setting the first sequence
02:10 Copying the sequence
03:00 Creating variations changing notes duration
04:08 Using accent to ground the sequence
07:25 Creating a second rhythm with LPG striking