He Spoke WIth Elektron About The Hacked Firmware

video upload by EZBOT

"I had an hour long call with Elektron about AI and its impact on the company, their thoughts on hacked firmware, and I tried some out myself. Elektron gave me their blessing to share what we discussed on my channel. This is NOT an official statement from Elektron, this is my recount and interpretation of our in-depth meeting. Let's discuss and get the facts."

Access Virus B/C/TI2 - Trance Supersaw 90s-2000s soundbank

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tra...

Do you remember the sound that lured you into Trance in 1996-2004 years? Imagine a library of those very sounds, returning decades later directly to your synthesizer!

Let's welcome - Trance Supersaw 90s-2000s for Acess Virus B/C/Ti & TI2 synthesizers.

In this library, every sound has been refined to perfection, recreating that cherished sound from our childhood and youth. Every sound has a special value. No tons of useless presets to waste your time with, just specially crafted sounds with maximum density and vibrancy.

The Trance Supersaw 90s-2000s soundbank contains 41 Presets, which are:

1 AAH Supersaw
1 ARP Supersaw
27 Supersaw Leads!
11 Supersaw & Atmospheric Pads
1 PLK of 90s

The soundset compatible with all Virus synths includes Access Virus B/C/TI/TI2/Snow & Indigo, and clones - OsTIrus, Adam Szabo Viper.

Installation Instruction is included. Please read before install!

Timeline:
00:00 - 01:56 NatLife - Back To The 90s
01:59 - 02:55 San - Stroke
02:56 - 04:48 Blank & Jones - Desire
04:51 - 06:15 Kai Tracid - Tiefenrausch
06:17 - 07:44 Nudge & Shouter – Blue Lagoon (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
07:45 - 09:37 Joop – Act Of God
09:38 - Slyder - Score (Grand Theft Auto III - Rise FM)

#accessvirus #trance #synth"

SynthAccess - Tactile and Talking Synths - Brooklyn SPEXPO 26

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to the SynthAccess team from NYU Tandon School of Engineering about SynthAccess*, a set of accessibility tools for electronic instruments. *Jason Dasent first ran us through MIDI-to-speech operation on a Novation Summit and an Oberheim TEO-5 synth setup, then Luke DuBois described how the system works.

SynthAccess listens to a synth’s MIDI output and uses JSON mapping files to translate controls, patch names and parameter values into spoken feedback. The mappings cover controls such as filter cutoff, LFO rate, effects levels, envelopes, patch changes and waveform selection. The files are open source, and the team has a GitHub API for creating new instrument definitions (link below).

Then Jason Wallach showed us some of the physical updates being introduced, such as Braille and tactile overlays for synth panels, plus some really cool modular jack identifiers, which use shape, colour and raised or flat surfaces to mark signal type and input/output status. Another haptic prototype uses small vibration motors to represent LFO movement by touch.

The team said support is available for manufacturers, studios and hobbyists working on accessible setups.

More Info: https://engineering.nyu.edu/

https://idmnyu.github.io/synthaccess/"

Modulars have serious side effects | By RYK Modular.

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Maybe it's just me, but modular effects are becoming serious competition for outboard gear and VST plugins. RYK Modular has released Side FX this week, and I think it's brilliant. They basically let you pick four roles (pitch, delay, texture and reverb) and place them in a four slot algorithm in any order. However, you can only use one role once, so no complex stack of delays. But that's OK, because instead of using four separate modules you can use one. And while it shouldn't be able to compete with four separate modules, I think it does.

When I made this video, I ran into some gainstaging issues, which is not an issue, but a common challenge in Eurorack. This affects using HOT modules which go full 10V on the output, like raw VCO's. It's easy to solve with a VCA before the input, but I wanted to show you what happens when you stack a hot source into a huge pile of delay and reverb. I am sure it happens to many of us one day, and it should better NOT happen when you're playing a live gig. On the other hand, going too HOT can also make monster sounds and I'll be making a few. If you do, why not add some more distortion :)!

In the final session I used #VHIKK X again, which allows you to set the output level. This kind of proves the 'problem' is in the chain, not in a module. I also used the MESSOR limiter from Cosmotronic to secure the final output before it goes to my DAW. Even then, using FX on high feedback settings can still tickle the digital brick wall INSIDE the module, your case or your AD converter.

Regardless, SIDE FX is a beauty and I am proud to highly recommend it."

See the announcement post here.

He Made Every Classic 90s Trance Sound on One Synth (Oberheim TEO-5, No Presets)

video upload by CephalosMusic

" 🐙 Wanna make Trance Sounds?! I made all of them from scratch— I rebuilt 5 classic 90s trance sounds from INIT on the Oberheim TEO-5, no presets.

This is a full trance music sound design tutorial on one analog synth: trance plink, acid pluck, hoover stab, trancy pad, and supersaw lead. Each thing has a role. They're all cool!!!!

What I used:
Oberheim TEO-5 (all sounds, from init) + Roland TR-8S and S-1 for drum and bass only

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro & Demo
01:55 1. Trance "Plink"
05:52 2. Acid Pluck
10:46 3. The "Hoover"
16:52 4. Trancy Pad
22:40 5. Supersaw Lead
28:13 4. Live Jam

#teo5 #trancemusic #sounddesign"

Cerebellum from Biopower Audio - Brooklyn SPEXPO 26

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Eric from Biopower Audio about Cerebellum a Eurorack module for building complex gate patterns with Boolean logic, XOR and clock division. He also gave us a brief look at the prototype Micro Cerebellum expander and the Striatum sequencer.

Cerebellum uses a four-column, three-row matrix. The rows provide three complex gate outputs, while the columns include their own logic, clock-divider functions and outputs. Internal normalization means the module can run from a single clock at the In All input, while patching can break the normalization at any point. Columns one and three divide by powers of two up to 128, while columns two and four use integer divisions with odd values for polyrhythms. The latching switches select operations such as XOR and AND. XOR adds syncopation, while AND works as a subtractive process. External Euclidean patterns can also feed the inputs for further transformation.

Cerebellum is available now for $440 through Perfect Circuit and Biopower Audio's store.

Micro Cerebellum is expected early next year, with Striatum planned for mid-year.

*More Info*: https://www.biopoweraudio.com/modules |--------|"

landhanger #21 // Entropy (GS Music Bree6, Dreadbox Artemis & Vermona Mono Lancet '15) #dawless

video upload by landhanger

"Another jam with the Dreadbox Artemis and GS Music Bree6. Vermona Mono Lancet '15 delivers deep bass. Backed up by the Digi's and Micromonsta 2 as always...

Thanks for listening!

Current setup:
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples, sequencing Mono Lancet '15
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis, Bree 6 and Micromonsta 2
‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Artemis: Dark pad
‪@GSMusicArg‬ Bree6: Brassy lead with ‪@empresseffects‬ Zoia for fx
‪@audiothingies‬ Micromonsta 2: keys
‪@vermonagear‬ Mono Lancet '15: bass
‪@Endorphines‬ Golden master (pedal): end-of-chain processing"

Pre-Show Floor Tour - Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo 26

video upload by sonicstate

"Our intrepid reporter Matt took an early walk around Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo as exhibitors were still setting up, giving a first look at the layout before the main coverage began. The event coveres synths, drum machines, pedals, guitars, modular gear and related accessories across several rooms.

The event is headphones-only, so each stand can be auditioned without the usual show-floor volume buildup. Some exhibitors also offer purchasing options and show discounts."

TyCoon Sequencer Part 1: Teach In

video upload by TheAnalogmonster

"First video of my newest development, an Oberheim Two Voice Pro Sequencer inspired MIDI and CV sequencer for my TyCoon system. Smartass I am I added improvements and additional features:

• The sequencer manages several sequences in parallel, limited by the EEPROM size only.

• There is no sequence maximum length. The sequence lengths are limited by EEPROM size only.

• The sequencer operates with two different sequence types: Voltage sequences and MIDI sequences. Voltage steps are created via CV / NOTE potentiometer and STEP STORE trigger, MIDI steps via TEACH IN. The last records a MIDI sequence from an external source (other MIDI sequencer, keyboard etc.).

The steps are defined as voltage step or MIDI step by a corresponding step attribute bit.

The sequences are defined as voltage sequence or MIDI sequence by the corresponding attribute bit if its first steps.

• All sequence(r) data are kept in EEPROM automatically."

Free M-VAVE FM-1 and SMK-37 Emulator - Play All the Firmwares for Free Online

Title says it all.

You can find it here.

Once there click the drop down in the top left to pick your firmware.

If you prefer hardware, you can find the M-VAVE FM-1 and SMK-37 on Amazon.