Published on May 6, 2013
Demonstração de alguns presets do sintetizador Novation MiniNova. Confira o review completo em: http://musicapps.com.br/2013/05/mininova-o-sintetizador-compacto-versatil-e-poderoso-da-novation-review/
Novation MiniNova: o sintetizador compacto, versátil e poderoso (Review MusicApps.com.br)
MiniNovas on eBay
Monday, May 06, 2013
Dan Snazelle of SNAZZY FX Coming to CONTROL NY Today May 7th
Bob Moog Kinetic Type
Bob Moog Kinetic Type from James Thornton on Vimeo.
Audio is from the intro of the Moog documentary available on Amazon
YAMAHA TX81Z FM V.1.2 Tone Generator SN 13218
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technoempire
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technoempire
1975 HAMMOND SYNTHESIZER 102100
RXstXXns
Published on May 6, 2013 nacioda·3 videos
A-145 clocking A-154/A-155 in random mode to ctrl TipTop drums.
A-145 to ustep, uscale and A-160
Maths ctrling waveshape of the Z3000 MKII, Gamma WaveSource and A-111-5
uscale quantizing Z3000 and A-111-5
ustep to A-140 to Optomix
Colored Noise from A-118 to A-106 Manually gated
A-145 clocking A-154/A-155 in random mode to ctrl TipTop drums.
A-145 to ustep, uscale and A-160
Maths ctrling waveshape of the Z3000 MKII, Gamma WaveSource and A-111-5
uscale quantizing Z3000 and A-111-5
ustep to A-140 to Optomix
Colored Noise from A-118 to A-106 Manually gated
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djangosfire's modules test
Published on May 6, 2013 DJjondent·195 videos
"Some wonderful buchla 100 & 200 clone modules arrived in the post today care of djangosfire.
This is a basic initial test run of:
158 Dual Sine-Saw Generator; 180 Dual Attack Generator; a 292c, and a 121d - 2D Voltage source distributor.
No effects, just recorded straight into my mixer.
Thanks Adam."
Serge Noisescape 1
Published on May 6, 2013 pjoris2·24 videos
"My first Serge creature video was to be something musical or instructive. No random noisescape. Yeah right ..."
Update:
Serge Noisescape 2
Published on May 6, 2013
"A bit more mellow - a variation on the SSG Track and Hold patch from the Unauthorized User's Manual for the Serge Creature."
"My first Serge creature video was to be something musical or instructive. No random noisescape. Yeah right ..."
Update:
Serge Noisescape 2
Published on May 6, 2013
"A bit more mellow - a variation on the SSG Track and Hold patch from the Unauthorized User's Manual for the Serge Creature."
BugBrand Modular vid #5 & #6
Published on May 6, 2013 Phisynth·69 videos
"First naive attempt with the touch section from the CTL2 (around 2:00).
The sensitivity of this thing is truly awesome !"
BugBrand Modular vid #6
Richter/Malekko Dual Borg Video and Audio Demos
Published on May 6, 2013 buriedintime·42 videos
"***soon i'll make an actual simple walk through video less focused on screaming resonance and more focused on basic features etc.. but i wanted to hear it scream :)
Just got the richter/malekko dual borg. this is just playing around and figuring out a few things and how sharing how it sounds (awesome).
sound source is a saw wave from bubble sound VCOb being fed a few notes from a make noise rene.. good and boring so you can listen to the filter. not trying to dazzle you. :)
modulation is from a pair of envelators. there's no VCA in the patch (other than the dual borg but i didn't put it in VCA mode so... )
as you can tell it can scream and be thick and juicy. i'm impressed the seemingly endless sweet spots and sort of phased detuned unison type sounds that happen under high peaking."
dual borg take 2
Published on May 6, 2013
"*** audio isn't perfectly synced... but is close... audio ends before the video.. i edited out the end.. it sounded stupid... but left the video long because i'm a lazy american
just put this in the case today. still getting to know it. here are some more sounds churning.
rene feeding notes to a bubblesound VCOb which goes into the dual borg. audio is in borg 2 which is in VCA mode and going out borg 2 as well but module is in serial mode with envelators and later PEG modulating the dual borg.
the envelator is CV in for both borgs. rene unquantized out is being attenuated and fed into the Key input of borg2"
"***soon i'll make an actual simple walk through video less focused on screaming resonance and more focused on basic features etc.. but i wanted to hear it scream :)
Just got the richter/malekko dual borg. this is just playing around and figuring out a few things and how sharing how it sounds (awesome).
sound source is a saw wave from bubble sound VCOb being fed a few notes from a make noise rene.. good and boring so you can listen to the filter. not trying to dazzle you. :)
modulation is from a pair of envelators. there's no VCA in the patch (other than the dual borg but i didn't put it in VCA mode so... )
as you can tell it can scream and be thick and juicy. i'm impressed the seemingly endless sweet spots and sort of phased detuned unison type sounds that happen under high peaking."
dual borg take 2
Published on May 6, 2013
"*** audio isn't perfectly synced... but is close... audio ends before the video.. i edited out the end.. it sounded stupid... but left the video long because i'm a lazy american
just put this in the case today. still getting to know it. here are some more sounds churning.
rene feeding notes to a bubblesound VCOb which goes into the dual borg. audio is in borg 2 which is in VCA mode and going out borg 2 as well but module is in serial mode with envelators and later PEG modulating the dual borg.
the envelator is CV in for both borgs. rene unquantized out is being attenuated and fed into the Key input of borg2"
Yamaha RS7000: Ambient (work in progress)
Published on May 6, 2013 meecek·11 videos
"Live. One track sequenced, DX100 Bass, RS7000. Other sounds sustained notes from my "Digital" soundbank. And a little bit of Korg Kaosspad mini."
"Live. One track sequenced, DX100 Bass, RS7000. Other sounds sustained notes from my "Digital" soundbank. And a little bit of Korg Kaosspad mini."
Electric Monday (Analog 4, Maschine, Ableton Live9)
Published on May 6, 2013 Khantipol Kasemsant·202 videos
"Elekton Analog 4 was sequenced by Ableton Live 9
Drum sound from Maschine Mikro Mk2
Touchable on the iPad was used to control Ableton."
via Khantipol Kasemsant on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Elekton Analog 4 was sequenced by Ableton Live 9
Drum sound from Maschine Mikro Mk2
Touchable on the iPad was used to control Ableton."
via Khantipol Kasemsant on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
ELKA SYNTHEX SN 1357 with Onboard MIDI
Modular Trance
Published on May 5, 2013 chisel316·55 videos
"I tried to squeeze the most Trance I could out of the modular. Hope you enjoy it!
Peace \/
chisel316"
MFB eurorack modules.
via Dan Marder on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"I tried to squeeze the most Trance I could out of the modular. Hope you enjoy it!
Peace \/
chisel316"
MFB eurorack modules.
via Dan Marder on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Rack Mount Synth & MPG-80 Programmer
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"This unit is a Revision 5 [Rev 5] MKS-80, as the Serial # is: 542617 (as seen in auction photos).
If you're reading this auction description, then you know what the MKS-80 Super Jupiter is capable of. The Super Jupiter is arguably one of the most sought after vintage synth modules ever made. It's great sound is due in part to the classic analog Roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. The MKS-80 brings improved programming from the Jupiter-8. It's pulse width and PWM are independent, envelope polarity is per-destination, and sync can be used with cross-mod for almost digital sounds - on top of the ability for velocity & after-touch response. It comes in a 2 space rack-module - no keyboard here. Sounds can also be split into upper & lower outputs. Tons of editing capabilities with the MPG-80. It's got all the classic sounds of the Jupiter synthesizers & so much more. An excellent choice for ambient drones, pads,blips, buzzes and leads..."
via this auction
"This unit is a Revision 5 [Rev 5] MKS-80, as the Serial # is: 542617 (as seen in auction photos).
If you're reading this auction description, then you know what the MKS-80 Super Jupiter is capable of. The Super Jupiter is arguably one of the most sought after vintage synth modules ever made. It's great sound is due in part to the classic analog Roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. The MKS-80 brings improved programming from the Jupiter-8. It's pulse width and PWM are independent, envelope polarity is per-destination, and sync can be used with cross-mod for almost digital sounds - on top of the ability for velocity & after-touch response. It comes in a 2 space rack-module - no keyboard here. Sounds can also be split into upper & lower outputs. Tons of editing capabilities with the MPG-80. It's got all the classic sounds of the Jupiter synthesizers & so much more. An excellent choice for ambient drones, pads,blips, buzzes and leads..."
DSI Mopho x4 Demo 2 with Peter Dyer
Published on May 6, 2013 Dave Smith Instruments·23 videos
"Special thanks to Peter Dyer! Peter Dyer plays keyboard for Mariah Carey, Aloe Blacc, Van Hunt, and others. More info at: www.peterdyer.net. Available in 1080p HD. Peter demonstrates some Mopho x4 factory sounds. Drums provided by Tempest, some effects used where noted."
"Special thanks to Peter Dyer! Peter Dyer plays keyboard for Mariah Carey, Aloe Blacc, Van Hunt, and others. More info at: www.peterdyer.net. Available in 1080p HD. Peter demonstrates some Mopho x4 factory sounds. Drums provided by Tempest, some effects used where noted."
VINTAGE ANALOG ROLAND JUPITER 6 SYNTHESIZER
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KORG Polysix on a Golden Throne
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SN 398278
"The only "King" Korg worthy of the title.
Great physical condition. Has normal wear of 20+ year old hardware - see photos. Powers on and works as it should. Just serviced by Switched On Music Electronics in Austin, TX. New CPU board, cleaned post and key contacts and more!"
The throne should come with it!
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SN 398278
"The only "King" Korg worthy of the title.
Great physical condition. Has normal wear of 20+ year old hardware - see photos. Powers on and works as it should. Just serviced by Switched On Music Electronics in Austin, TX. New CPU board, cleaned post and key contacts and more!"
The throne should come with it!
Korg Polysix SN 393010
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Roland GR-300 Guitar Synthesizer with Original Box & Manual
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"The GR-300 is classic Roland analog synthesizer technology. Released in the 80s, the GR-300 is one of the pinnacles of early Roland guitar synthesizer design. The GR-300 is known for its fantastic tracking and signature sound of many Pat Metheny records.
Features
– 6-voice polyphony
– 2 oscillators per voice
– VCOs (voltage controlled oscillator) are directly harmonically locked to each string, but can be tuned separately
– VCF (voltage controlled filter, low pass) -24 dB per octave, with envelope modulation (attack and sensitivity)
– Low Frequency Oscillator, for Vibrato Effects
– Built-in foot switch controls the VCO mode (single/dual)
– Built-in foot switches control the VCO harmonize pitch (detuning of the VCO's)
– Built-in foot switch controls the VCF mode (on, bypass, or inverted)
– Pedal control input for the VCF
– The GR-300 can output either the guitar, the synth, or a mix of the two
– Synchronized, flashing LED status indicators
– Dimensions: 15.7" (W) 11.4" (D) 3.9" (H)
– Power Requirements: 20 watts"
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"The GR-300 is classic Roland analog synthesizer technology. Released in the 80s, the GR-300 is one of the pinnacles of early Roland guitar synthesizer design. The GR-300 is known for its fantastic tracking and signature sound of many Pat Metheny records.
Features
– 6-voice polyphony
– 2 oscillators per voice
– VCOs (voltage controlled oscillator) are directly harmonically locked to each string, but can be tuned separately
– VCF (voltage controlled filter, low pass) -24 dB per octave, with envelope modulation (attack and sensitivity)
– Low Frequency Oscillator, for Vibrato Effects
– Built-in foot switch controls the VCO mode (single/dual)
– Built-in foot switches control the VCO harmonize pitch (detuning of the VCO's)
– Built-in foot switch controls the VCF mode (on, bypass, or inverted)
– Pedal control input for the VCF
– The GR-300 can output either the guitar, the synth, or a mix of the two
– Synchronized, flashing LED status indicators
– Dimensions: 15.7" (W) 11.4" (D) 3.9" (H)
– Power Requirements: 20 watts"
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SIMMONS SDS-V SN 002057 Modular Drum Synth
YAMAHA CS-70M
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Anyware Instruments Tinysizer Analog Modular Synthesizer SN 36
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Moog Prodigy with CV/Gate Control SN 9456
MOOG modular 9501B VCO
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"Moog module, very rare. It is a Moog module from Don Martin Moog era, that's why it is not named 901B. I know that if you are watching this auction you know what it is. One of the best, unique sounding oscillators ever. It is as new, fully tested with a RA Moog 901A oscillator driver (in a Moog IIIC). It works perfectly, stays in tune, compatibly with its real analogue temperament. Nothing is missing or replaced, all original.
You can add it to your Moog modular or every other analogue synth. I used to use it with other three VCOs (RA Moog 901b) all driven by one 901A: it has THAT Moog sound, absolutely FAT.
Please notice that this one, like all of the early Moog oscillators, needs a PSU with the following voltages: +12V, - 6V, -10V; moreover, it needs an oscillator driver module, not included in the auction."
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"Moog module, very rare. It is a Moog module from Don Martin Moog era, that's why it is not named 901B. I know that if you are watching this auction you know what it is. One of the best, unique sounding oscillators ever. It is as new, fully tested with a RA Moog 901A oscillator driver (in a Moog IIIC). It works perfectly, stays in tune, compatibly with its real analogue temperament. Nothing is missing or replaced, all original.
You can add it to your Moog modular or every other analogue synth. I used to use it with other three VCOs (RA Moog 901b) all driven by one 901A: it has THAT Moog sound, absolutely FAT.
Please notice that this one, like all of the early Moog oscillators, needs a PSU with the following voltages: +12V, - 6V, -10V; moreover, it needs an oscillator driver module, not included in the auction."
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Moog The Source SN 2219
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Rumble Sumthin'
"All CGS SERGE Modular, + HexInverter.net NIENOHNIEN Kick. NO Computador! Live take single pass recording."
1984 Roland "MIDI to the Max" Ad
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.
"Roland "MIDI to the Max" two page colour advertisement featuring the MKB-1000 MIDI Keyboard, MKS-80 Super Jupiter synthesizer, MPG-80 Super Jupiter Programmer, MKS-30 Planet S synthesizer and MKS-10 Planet P from page 6 and 7 in the December 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
Der Moog Prodigy
via synthmuseum.de
Norlin Moog Synthesizers Ad.
Interesting to see the Moog Synthesizers logo in green.
KORG VOLCA YouTube Channel Demos
Playlist:
1. KORG VOLCA - Published on Apr 12, 2013
COMES IN JUNO !!
(june2013)
NO FX / TUBEMIX
2. KORG VOLCA DEMO - Published on Apr 13, 2013
acid maschine 2013
NO FX / TUBEMIX
3. KORG VOLCA BASS BEATS ROLAND ACID MACHINE TB 303 ! - Published on Apr 14, 2013
LITTLE CHEAPIE VOLCAS
VOLCA BEATS (PROTOTYPE) + VOLCA BASS (PROTOTYPE)
VCO 3
NO FX / TUBEMIX
4. Korg Volca Acid 2013 - Published on Apr 17, 2013
Korg Volca Acid Machine / Beats and Bass
TubeMix
5. Korg Volca Japan Demo new - Published on Apr 18, 2013
new Volca Bass, Volca Drums, and Volca Keys demo / Japan showcase
6. korg volca video - demo japan - Published on Apr 19, 2013
Volca Bass, Volca Beats, Volca Keys
new demo show japan
soundlayer: all korg volca
7. Published on Apr 23, 2013 - Korg Volca·8 videos
Eric wants the volcas
all sounds only Korg Volca
tubemix / noFX
thanks for comments
8. volca beats demo 04 - 2013 japan - Published on Apr 30, 2013
just a demo
30.04. 2013 japan
The Roland Juno-6: Introduction
Published on May 6, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·160 videos
"Here is the introduction to a series which depicts the sound and functionality of the Roland Juno-6."
METATRON's CUBE 2 DSP Synthesizer vs MONOTRIBE
Published on May 6, 2013 squidfanny·142 videos
"Experimental fun and Glitch with a MONOTRIBE and the METATRON's CUBE 2 DSP Synthesizer.
Photo's -
http://s478.photobucket.com/user/squi...
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"Experimental fun and Glitch with a MONOTRIBE and the METATRON's CUBE 2 DSP Synthesizer.
Photo's -
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KOMA Elektronik Office test: KORG Volca Series with KOMA Pedals
Published on May 6, 2013 KOMA Elektronik·38 videos
"KORG's developer Tatsuya Takahashi, maker of the Monotron Series and more recently the Volca Series, dropped by the KOMA offices in Berlin for some chatting about analog gear and to show his new -awesome- machines...
We decided to hook it all up and jam a little bit...
More information on the KORG Volca Series: http://www.korg.com/volcaseries
More information on the KOMA Elektronik products: http://www.koma-elektronik.com
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"
"KORG's developer Tatsuya Takahashi, maker of the Monotron Series and more recently the Volca Series, dropped by the KOMA offices in Berlin for some chatting about analog gear and to show his new -awesome- machines...
We decided to hook it all up and jam a little bit...
More information on the KORG Volca Series: http://www.korg.com/volcaseries
More information on the KOMA Elektronik products: http://www.koma-elektronik.com
Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"
Herb Deutsch on The Minimoog Voyager
Published on May 6, 2013 MoogMusicInc·236 videos
"During a recent visit to the Moog Factory, Professor Herb Deutsch, synth pioneer and collaborator of Bob Moog, gave an impromptu discussion on the evolution of the Minimoog.
http://www.moogmusic.com/legacy"
"During a recent visit to the Moog Factory, Professor Herb Deutsch, synth pioneer and collaborator of Bob Moog, gave an impromptu discussion on the evolution of the Minimoog.
http://www.moogmusic.com/legacy"
MacBeth NEXUST TEST 4) PWM
Published on May 6, 2013 macbethsynthesizers·81 videos
"Here's a short burst of dual, independant Pulse Width Modulation on Oscillators 1 and 3 of the NEXUS prototype. Also listen out out for modulatiuon effects from the main LFO- in this instance- it's working Voltage Controlled from the Keyboard CV. The frequency of modulation changes as you go up and down the keyboard. This LFO/Modulator has now been re-design to be totally Voltage Controlled if required!"
"Here's a short burst of dual, independant Pulse Width Modulation on Oscillators 1 and 3 of the NEXUS prototype. Also listen out out for modulatiuon effects from the main LFO- in this instance- it's working Voltage Controlled from the Keyboard CV. The frequency of modulation changes as you go up and down the keyboard. This LFO/Modulator has now been re-design to be totally Voltage Controlled if required!"
synSurface 3-OSC FM Synth for iPad
Published on May 6, 2013 Apps4idevicesMusic·519 videos
iTunes:
synSurface - mark carlotto
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals
"synSurface is a powerful and easy to use polyphonic synthesizer for the iPad.
A bank of cascaded-triple-oscillator frequency modulation (FM) synthesizers provides a broad palette of sounds from percussion to strings with over 170 million variations.
The keyboard can be scrolled across the full 88 keys of a piano from A0 to C8. You can even change the size of the keys to suit the size of your fingers. The keys are touch sensitive - the harder you tap a key the louder the sound.
The large iPad surface exposes all of the controls without having to use multiple views or dialogs.Besides the keyboard there are six control bars:
The fundamental oscillator bar controls the synth's amplitude attack and decay, register (octave) shift, and portamento (for "sliding" from note to note).
Two modulator bars control the sound. Each has the following controls: attack, decay, frequency ratio (defines the harmonic frequencies), modulation index (the number of harmonics), and dynamic modulation (how the harmonics change in time).
Keyboard size bar changes the size/number of keys on the keyboard.
Patch bar rotates through 32 preset patches plus 12 of your own custom sounds.
Custom sounds can be created from scratch or modified from existing sounds using the copy and paste bar
As you change from one patch to the next, you can watch the synthesizer's parameter values change on the control bars."
DSI Tempest Sci-Fi Punks!
Published on May 6, 2013 dreamprobe·15 videos
"In this demo I recorded the DSI Tempest 6 individual outputs into the UAD Apollo sound card in one take.
I also routed 2 of the Tempest sounds through some external devices before going to the Apollo (Moog filter, Roland Space Echo, EH Holy Grail & Ibanez TS7).
Reverb, EQ and compressor are from the UAD Apollo and recorded live at the same time. Then afterwards some mixing and mastring in Logic.
Check out my website: www.dreamprobemusic.com to download sounds and beats.
Or be my friend at www.facebook.com/dreamprobe
or listen to my music www.soundcloud.com/dreamprobe"
Tempests on eBay
Arpie arpeggiator
Published on May 6, 2013 otherunicorn·42 videos
"Received my Arpie kit this morning. It went together without a problem.
Wiki, and build instructions: https://github.com/hotchk155/arpie/wiki"
Artists & ARTURIA # 22 - Vince Clarke meets MiniBrute
Published on May 6, 2013 Arturiaweb·87 videos
"Check out our exclusive interview with synth legend Vince Clarke at his studio in New-York, talking about MiniBrute, his relation to synths and his up-coming projects."
Minibrutes on eBay
Update: and the press release:
"Synthpop Svengali Vince Clarke cherishes compact and bijou MiniBrute
“They’re French, but MiniBrute is in English! The MiniBrute features on my new electronic dance music record; I’m using it a lot for basses at the moment, and also for odd squeaky sounds.”
- Vince Clarke, 2013 (Erasure)
GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce that legendary synthpop Svengali Vince Clarke — musical mastermind behind one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time — has added a MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer to the stunning synth collection currently residing at his Brooklyn-based studio...
Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, and Erasure all have two things in common: one, they were founded by Vince Clarke; two, they have all enjoyed catchy Clarke-penned, synth-driven Top Ten hits in the UK and beyond. In a noteworthy career spanning four decades and countless millions of records sold, Clarke has had more hit singles than most of us have had hot dinners, clocking up no fewer than 17 Top Ten entries in the UK with Erasure alone. And let’s not forget five consecutive chart-topping albums — not bad going in the increasingly disposable world of pop, be it synth-driven or otherwise.
Clearly, Clarke knows a thing or two about songwriting, as attested to by being honoured with 2009’s Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection by BASCA (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors). Of course, Clarke can comfortably find his way around a fair number of synths, too, as attested to by the well-earned songwriting success-funded collection of analogue classics currently residing at his NYC studio, recently relocated from a custom-built cabin in rural Maine to inner-city Brooklyn. But this is no millionaire’s museum piece, but rather a unique personal workspace, where each and every awe-inspiring instrument within regularly earns its keep on a variety of musical projects, with Clarke becoming something of a sought-after remixer of late, as well as collaborating with former Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore for the first time in 30-odd years as techno-inspired two-piece VCMG.
Yes, Vince Clarke certainly knows a great-sounding synth when he hears one, which is exactly why an Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer has made the transatlantic crossing to join him in his Brooklyn basement studio: “When I first tried the MiniBrute, the first thing that struck me was the fact that it’s small, so I thought, ‘Excellent! It will fit in my studio!’ The fact that it has MIDI and CV and Gate is pretty cool.”
While Clarke’s trademark British sense of humour shines forth for all to witness from the outset of this investigative pairing, there’s no denying the compact and bijou nature of the musical beast in question. Yet the Musikmesse International Press Award-winning MiniBrute manages to pack a lot of punch into its diminutive 390 x 325 x 70 mm frame. Setting a new standard for what a hardware monosynth should be, its 100 percent analogue audio signal path features an Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, White Noise, Audio In) and classic Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP, Notch) approved by Nyle Steiner himself, together with additional analogue innovations: Metalizer (adds complex harmonics to the triangle waveform); Ultrasaw (adds a lively and bright ensemble effect to the Sawtooth waveform); and Brute FactorTM (adds anything from subtle overdrive to wreaking full-blown intermodulation havoc). These flexible features help the MiniBrute make its own distinctive musical mark alongside legendary analogue monosynths like the Minimoog, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, Korg MS-20, and ARP Odyssey — all of which Clarke, coincidentally, owns!
And all of which resonates deeply with this most musical Englishman in New York: “I really like the filter; you can put the resonance on full and get all those Kraftwerky-type sounds. It sounds like a synth with a Decimator or something like that on it! But whatever it does, or however it does it, I think you can get some very vicious sounds. The Brute Factor... that’s brutal!”
One thing’s for sure: present-day developments like the MiniBrute are helping to ensure that hardware synths are likely to remain Clarke’s calling card for the foreseeable future. “I personally think it’s great that all this hardware stuff’s coming out now; it’s what I grew up with,” he says. “I think there’s nothing that can compare to having a hands-on synth with knobs, dials, and sliders. For me, making sounds with a synth is also physical; I can use two hands and don’t have to pre-think or work it all out. So I think this resurgence in physical synths is a really cool thing.”
Never one for resting on his laurels, Clarke recently spread his wings with a couple of low-key DJ dates in Texas. Here, too, the MiniBrute might well be sharing the musical limelight with him in the not too distant future: “Rather than just play records, I’d like to incorporate some of the technology that I have into the shows as well. I could take along a sequencer or a synthesizer and actually mix it into the stuff that I’m playing.”
Compact and bijou... but packing a pure analogue punch wherever it may roam, MiniBrute is the revolutionary new analogue synthesizer from Arturia. Available now from a dealer near you..."
"Check out our exclusive interview with synth legend Vince Clarke at his studio in New-York, talking about MiniBrute, his relation to synths and his up-coming projects."
Minibrutes on eBay
Update: and the press release:
"Synthpop Svengali Vince Clarke cherishes compact and bijou MiniBrute
“They’re French, but MiniBrute is in English! The MiniBrute features on my new electronic dance music record; I’m using it a lot for basses at the moment, and also for odd squeaky sounds.”
- Vince Clarke, 2013 (Erasure)
GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce that legendary synthpop Svengali Vince Clarke — musical mastermind behind one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time — has added a MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer to the stunning synth collection currently residing at his Brooklyn-based studio...
Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, and Erasure all have two things in common: one, they were founded by Vince Clarke; two, they have all enjoyed catchy Clarke-penned, synth-driven Top Ten hits in the UK and beyond. In a noteworthy career spanning four decades and countless millions of records sold, Clarke has had more hit singles than most of us have had hot dinners, clocking up no fewer than 17 Top Ten entries in the UK with Erasure alone. And let’s not forget five consecutive chart-topping albums — not bad going in the increasingly disposable world of pop, be it synth-driven or otherwise.
Clearly, Clarke knows a thing or two about songwriting, as attested to by being honoured with 2009’s Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection by BASCA (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors). Of course, Clarke can comfortably find his way around a fair number of synths, too, as attested to by the well-earned songwriting success-funded collection of analogue classics currently residing at his NYC studio, recently relocated from a custom-built cabin in rural Maine to inner-city Brooklyn. But this is no millionaire’s museum piece, but rather a unique personal workspace, where each and every awe-inspiring instrument within regularly earns its keep on a variety of musical projects, with Clarke becoming something of a sought-after remixer of late, as well as collaborating with former Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore for the first time in 30-odd years as techno-inspired two-piece VCMG.
Yes, Vince Clarke certainly knows a great-sounding synth when he hears one, which is exactly why an Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer has made the transatlantic crossing to join him in his Brooklyn basement studio: “When I first tried the MiniBrute, the first thing that struck me was the fact that it’s small, so I thought, ‘Excellent! It will fit in my studio!’ The fact that it has MIDI and CV and Gate is pretty cool.”
While Clarke’s trademark British sense of humour shines forth for all to witness from the outset of this investigative pairing, there’s no denying the compact and bijou nature of the musical beast in question. Yet the Musikmesse International Press Award-winning MiniBrute manages to pack a lot of punch into its diminutive 390 x 325 x 70 mm frame. Setting a new standard for what a hardware monosynth should be, its 100 percent analogue audio signal path features an Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, White Noise, Audio In) and classic Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP, Notch) approved by Nyle Steiner himself, together with additional analogue innovations: Metalizer (adds complex harmonics to the triangle waveform); Ultrasaw (adds a lively and bright ensemble effect to the Sawtooth waveform); and Brute FactorTM (adds anything from subtle overdrive to wreaking full-blown intermodulation havoc). These flexible features help the MiniBrute make its own distinctive musical mark alongside legendary analogue monosynths like the Minimoog, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, Korg MS-20, and ARP Odyssey — all of which Clarke, coincidentally, owns!
And all of which resonates deeply with this most musical Englishman in New York: “I really like the filter; you can put the resonance on full and get all those Kraftwerky-type sounds. It sounds like a synth with a Decimator or something like that on it! But whatever it does, or however it does it, I think you can get some very vicious sounds. The Brute Factor... that’s brutal!”
One thing’s for sure: present-day developments like the MiniBrute are helping to ensure that hardware synths are likely to remain Clarke’s calling card for the foreseeable future. “I personally think it’s great that all this hardware stuff’s coming out now; it’s what I grew up with,” he says. “I think there’s nothing that can compare to having a hands-on synth with knobs, dials, and sliders. For me, making sounds with a synth is also physical; I can use two hands and don’t have to pre-think or work it all out. So I think this resurgence in physical synths is a really cool thing.”
Never one for resting on his laurels, Clarke recently spread his wings with a couple of low-key DJ dates in Texas. Here, too, the MiniBrute might well be sharing the musical limelight with him in the not too distant future: “Rather than just play records, I’d like to incorporate some of the technology that I have into the shows as well. I could take along a sequencer or a synthesizer and actually mix it into the stuff that I’m playing.”
Compact and bijou... but packing a pure analogue punch wherever it may roam, MiniBrute is the revolutionary new analogue synthesizer from Arturia. Available now from a dealer near you..."
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