MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, May 29, 2013


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Noise Engineering Zularic Repetitor - quick prototype demo

Published on May 29, 2013 Stephen McCaul·3 videos

"A quick and dirty sample of the second ZR prototype adding interesting rhythms to the modular world."

Another module from Noise Engineering.  Also see: Noise Engineering Ataraxic Translatron Demo

Human Theremin


Human Theremin from Lucy Sansom on Vimeo.

"Using conductive ink, theremin circuitry, and a nice little amp, I made my sister into a fully functioning musical instrument

fluorescenteyes.com"

Novation KS4 / KS5 synthesizer - Dreamy Ambient Chillout Demos

Novation KS4 / KS5 synthesizer - Dreamy ambient chillout arpeggiator synth demo 2

Published on May 29, 2013 synth4ever·27 videos

Synth demo - Novation KS4 / KS5 synthesizer - Dreamy ambient chillout arpeggiator music


http://www.synth4ever.com - Ambient synth demo on Novation KS4 - KS5 synthesizer, playing chilllout arpeggiator music. The Novation KS4 / KS5 is a great synth keyboard for piano players to expand their musical horizons. :)

In this demo I'm utilizing 3 oscillators, arpeggiator, envelope, filter, resonance, LFO and reverb and delay effects.

Performed live, no external processing.

Bleep Drum FUN

Published on May 29, 2013 Ritchie DeCarlo·121 videos

http://bleeplabs.com

The Wheelharp by Antiquity Music on Kickstarter



Not technically a synth, but rather a bowed instrument with a mechanical keyboard, you might remember the Wheelharp from NAMM and previous posts here.  Antiquity Music hope to release the Wheelharp and have started a campaign to help fund the project on Kickstarter here.  Click through for the full details.

ARP Analog Synth Band (Video)


Published on Jan 25, 2013 Matthew Brigida·3 videos

"Vintage footage of Michael Brigida on the Good Day show demoing Arp synthesizers. 'Take the A Train'."

Ray Kurzweil K250 Digital Sampler Synth Demo (Video) Interview


Published on Jan 26, 2013 Matthew Brigida·3 videos

"Vintage footage of Michael Brigida and Ray Kurzweil demoing the Kurzweil 250 on NBC news."

Pittsburgh Modular Sequencer/ Quick overview


Pittsburgh Modular Sequencer/ Quick overview from Equinoxoz music solutions on Vimeo.

"Just a quick run through of this deceptively cool little sequencer, it has some cool features, like the useful ADD input that make it allot of fun to play and transpose from other modules, the hold input is equally cool."

Wavefolder Prototype - Sonic Skunkworks

Published on May 29, 2013 kubistah·14 videos

This is the first Sonic Skunkwors post.

"WaveFolder Prototype by Sonic Skunkworks Amsterdam.^_^
I've got a simple sequence running with only a sinus running in the wavefolder with the 4MS PEG controlling the wavefolder CV's
AMAZING SOUND!
Thanx for the inspiration!!"

VERMONA PIANO-STRINGS SN 300102

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""1970s-1980s built in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the former east Germany. And although all the lables are in english, it was sold to the USSR mainly, sounds very much like well-known SOLINA! There was also a version in the same look, but without the string section. Named Vermona Piano..."

VERMONA SYNTHESIZER SN 210641 VINTAGE ANALOG GDR DDR GERMAN

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"We have little information about this synth except that it is one of the only analog synthesizers produced by German music company Vermona throughout the 1980's. It is a 2-VCO monophonic analog synthesizer. It has most basic analog edit parameters. A 24 dB/oct analog VCF (filter) with 4 knobs (Brilliance, CutOff, Resonance, Contour), a single LFO to modulate the VCO or VCF sections and a typical ADSR VCA envelope. There are preset VCF and VCA settings as well as a Manual mode..."

Vintage Vermona Synthesizer

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"Recently serviced at Switched On in Austin, TX. Works great! This is a rare German synth produced in the 80's. The unit itself is on the light side and therefore more portable than most vintage analog synths. If you haven't heard these, they have two VCOs and are capable of producing solid analog bass and leads. You can also get those shitty awesome early analog string sounds similar to the korg ms-20 string sounds that required a patch bay configuration. The portamento is of course a plus and the LFO is interesting. Cosmetically I would give it an 8. Its a solid and portable vintage analog synthesizer..."

Mint Roland Juno 106 Analog Synth SN 565908 with Original Box

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Vintage GEM Musicoder Tape Player Module

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Update via Otherunicorn in the comments: "Teaching system for GEM organs."


PAiA Proteus 1 Analog Programable Patchable Synthesizer

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"The PAiA Proteus1 was the first analog synthesizer to feature patch memory stored in 16 locations. If that weren't cool enough it sounds similar to the Pro-One as it uses the same Curtis Electronic Music analog chips (CEM). But wait...there's more! The Proteus has more in common with an ARP 2600 than a Pro-One due to the clever rear patch bay panel. It turns the Proteus into a modular synth and since it uses 1V/Oct protocol, you can easily interface the keyboard into your modular setup. There are jacks for: VCO1 pitch, transpose, out. VCO 2: FM, transpose, out, pulse width control, hard sync and soft sync ins. VCF: cutoff frequency, resonance, out, FX send and receive. Preset advance plus Keyboard CV and gate outs. MOD: LFO and ADSR. Hi and low outs. I had it modified by Scott Lee at PAiA to add a CV and Gate I/O so I can drive it with a MIDI>CV converter, sequencer or another CV/Gate keyboard. Scott has calibrated the synth twice for me in the last 10 years. Last time was about 2 years ago. It is in excellent condition and is truly a collector’s item..."


Recently Serviced ARP Odyssey

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Custom color stickers on the switches and various sections.

Via the listing: "I had the synth fully checked out and modded by New England Analog. They made the following repairs/changes: Slider Reconditioning Slider caps Recapping the unit Beefing up the power supply Modifying the filter Cleaning/Calibration Replace keyboard bushings The keyboard has great action. The upper "B" key is slightly elevated as you can see in the picture."

1982 SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET-5 REMOTE PROPHET PRINT AD

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"1982 Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Synthesizer, Remote Prophet Keyboard & Poly-Sequencer Magazine Ad"

"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

New Euro Power Distro Boards



via 4ms on Facebook

"We are now selling our Euro Power Distro boards (aka "bus boards")! These are fully-featured, including resettable fuses, on-board 5V generation, and a bunch more. Available as a kit or a pre-built unit. More here: http://4mspedals.com/eurorackdistro.php"

4 voice polyphonic modular test - MCV24 and one A-107


4 voice polyphonic modular test - MCV24 and one A-107 from N K on Vimeo.

"a test of a polyphonic modular patch using four VCOs but only one VCF/VCA, a Doepfer A-107 Multi-type Morphing Filter. I used an MCV24 MIDI/CV/Gate converter which allows for several polyphonic modes. Patch settings were altered during the recording. Accompanying sounds were added after the modular recording. All notes of the polyphonic chord were triggered at the same time, programmed in a sequencer."

UVI String Machines analog string synth library review

Published on May 29, 2013 SoundsAndGear·502 videos

"Today I'm checking out a collection of 11 iconic analog string synthesizers from UVI called String Machines. It works in the free UVI Workstation or MachFive 3.

product review: http://soundsandgear.com/uvi-string-machines-analog-string-synthesizer-library-review

product page: http://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-corner/string-machines.html

follow on twitter: http://twitter.com/soundsandgear"

Buch la$t reed

Published on May 29, 2013 Ebotronix·676 videos

"Buchla System # 1 sequenced by Korg Micro X
Access Virus C XL bass
Korg micro X chords via Alesis Filtre & paradiddled Low Pass Gate
drums &sequence by Logic Ultrabeat
FX :Lexicon MX 400 & Line6 echopro"

ROLAND TR-707 Vintage Drum Machine 1985 | HD DEMO

Published on May 29, 2013 AnalogAudio1·106 videos
Update: Re-Published on Jun 1, 2013 due to technical problems.

"(c) 2013 by AnalogAudio1

The Roland TR-707 is a classic programmable digital drum machine from 1985.

Accent is programmable. It has MIDI and also the Roland SYNC-Interface. It has single outputs for the drum sounds. The TR-707 has fifteen digitally sampled sounds and also shuffle functions.

The TR-707 was a staple in early house music, particularly with acid house."

eowave TITAN + delay prototype

Published on May 29, 2013 marcmodular·26 videos

"all sounds are coming from the eowave Titan, played live from the midi keyboard
it is going thru the delay prototype from the Orage magnétique"

Lunetta Noise


Published on May 29, 2013 electro lobotomy·146 videos

"Dual Beast Master Jam + a randomly cut tape loop."

Mobile Music Making @Berlin Summer University of the Arts


Published on May 29, 2013 DigiEnsemble·21 videos

"Making music on iPhone, iPad, Samsung and Nexus with music apps?
Some excellent music apps offer users innovative digital musical instruments and remarkable music creation platforms. I want to invite you to an international App Music seminar that takes place from July 29th to August 2nd at the Berlin Summer University of the Arts.

date: July 29th-August 2nd 2013
place: UdK Berlin, Bundesallee 1-12
fee: 400 € (from June 10th 2013: 420 €)
no. of participants: 12 to 15
language: English
application deadline: July 1st 2013

online registration: http://www.udk-berlin.de/summer-courses

more information: http://www.udk-berlin.de/sites/sommer..."

DigiEnsemble Berlin spielt im Berliner Dom am 16. Dezember 2012

Published on May 29, 2013

Das DigiEnsemble Berlin spielte mit Smartphones und Tablets ein umfangreiches Musikprogramm im Rahmen des sonntäglichen Gottesdienstes am 3. Advent 2012 im Berliner Dom.

http://www.digiensemble.de/berliner-dom

Mit Musik-Apps spielten sie vor 600 Gästen Händels Konzert-Arie „Ombra Mai Fu" aus der Oper Xerxes, gesungen von der bezaubernden Sopranistin Anna Gütter. Außerdem wurde es eine experimentelle Raumklang-Collage nach einem Konzept von Sven Ratzel gespielt, die den Choral „Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" und seinen altkirchlichen Vorgänger, den Hymnus „Veni redemptor gentium" des Ambrosius von Mailand (339--397) zur Basis nimmt. Ein weiterer Höhepunkt ist die Premiere unserer Interpretation der anspruchsvollen Bass-Arie „Großer Herr und starker König" aus J.S. Bachs berühmtem Weihnachtsoratorium. Für den Gesangspart konnte der bekannte Bariton Roman Trekel gewonnen werden.

http://digiensemble.de"

Steve Fisk's Yamaha CS60 for Sale

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Steve Fisk wrote in to let me know his Yamaha CS60 is for sale in Seattle. If you are interested contact him at shfisk@gmail.com. For those of you not familiar with Steve Fisk, he's a Washington based audio engineer, musician and producer of quite a few bands including Nirvana, Soundgarden and more. Check out his Wikipedia article for the full list. Steve's involvement with synths goes back to the USC Moog studio circa 1973. He also gave a talk on the ARP 2600 at the 2011 PNW (MMTA) SynthFest (video posted here).

As for the CS60, here is what Steve has to say about it:

"YAMAHA CS-60 for sale. Excellent condition. Keyboard sliders, switches and ribbon controller all working great. No legs or pedal. The door to the powerchord storage nook is funky. Currently this synth's tuning is out of adjustment. It needs to have the oscs calibrated with these sensitive little trim pots. Its close to intune when you warm it up. Still the bug is the voice swapping and the individual oscs drift away from each other as it heats up. Even when its tweaked to spec there's a jankyness to the sound from the oscs flipping under your hand. If you play a C chord 4 times each one sounds different. The tuning knob helps. The tuning tweak can be upwards of $200 and needs to be done fairly often if you plan to use this live. If it sits in a studio or home the tuning should hold for a year or more. Its pretty sensitive for being so heavy. It likes to be moved flat. This all helps keep the tuning. Also heat and cold throw it out of tune. I give it a good warm it up for a half hour before I record with it. The Cs-60 got used in my bands Pigeonhed and Pell Mell and many other things I produced.

NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE CS80, the CS60 is the one osc version of the CS 80 (two oscs) and while that may not seem like much, it's a big diff. 2 oscs bring the chorus and warble where the one osc CS 60 is fat and huge it don't chorus and waft like the CS 80. Somebody pointed out on virtualsynth.com that a double tracked CS 60 gets you in CS 80 territory for under $10,000, an odd but valid point. Also I suspect the CS 60 is less buggy and more stable because it has fewer things to go out of tune and less internal heat too by dint."

Kinetik Laboratories Drone Demo at the Torino Synth Meet


Published on May 29, 2013 AudioCentralMagazine·144 videos

"Kinetik Labs produces some really interesting hardware machines for Drone Music. At the last Turin Synth Meeting, Andrea Reali and Claudio Granzieri plays and demonstrates their pretty dense drone instruments. Enjoy."

soundmachines Robottos are Coming!



"Get ready for the invasion!
....Robottos are coming!"

via Davide Mancini on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

The Rob Hordijk Epoch Modular Benjolin Dual VCO Eurorack Module

benjolin eurorack production module

Published on May 7, 2013 Epoch Modular·1 video
Note this is the first Epoch Modular post on MATRIXSYNTH.

"A darling of the DIY synth community for several years now, Rob Hordijk's benjolin circuit is really like no other synth/noisemaker out there. The benjolin is the smaller sibling of Rob's now legendary Blippoo Box, the subject of his 2009 article in Leonardo Music Journal (Vol. 9). Both the Blippoo Box and the benjolin emerged from Rob's attempts to design a circuit that was, as he puts it, "bent by design". As such both modules function according to the basic principles of Chaos theory, where short to long sputtering patterns spontaneously alter themselves over time, at times gradually and at times quite suddenly, morphing into new pattern doublings and bifurcations. The result is two incredibly unique instruments that function in a sense autonomously or can "play themselves" if you like.

Both the Blippoo Box and the benjolin are based around similar "chaotic cores," which in the the case of the benjolin, is comprised of two vcos and a unique circuit designed by Rob, which he calls a rungler. The rungler is basically an 8 step shift register that takes its serial input from the squarewave of one oscillator and its clock input from the other. The digital outputs of the shift register are than put through a 3 bit digital to analogue converter to create stepped voltage patterns, which are then wired back into the oscillators. The effect of this arrangement is to create a complex interference pattern that gives the benjolin its unique, aleatoric character.

Along with this chaotic core, the benjolin also includes a 2-pole vcf with a unique topology that imparts an amount of all harmonic distortion to the filter outputs. The eurorack module I have designed has additional modifications not included in the original benjolin circuit, including HP and LP outs for the filter, as well as a rungler loop function that can be controlled either via control voltage, manually with an offset knob and also with a toggle switch that turns the offset on and off. These different controls may also be used in tandem, and all serve in someway to hold the rungler in a looping pattern, allowing one to cut pieces out of the chaos and create repetitive drones and beat-like patterns at whim.

As you can see from the video, there are 4 cvs in total (to the left side of the panel, top to bottom): one for oscillator A, one for oscillator B, one for the Filter cut off Frequency and of course the rungler loop function already mentioned. The CV inputs of the two oscillators they are normalized for cross modulation so when nothing is plugged in the triangle output of oscillator A goes into the input of B and vice versa. Similarly, the vcf cv input is normalized to the triangle output of triangle B. As you may be able to see from the attached photo, these three normalized cvs each have attenuator knobs as well.

Outputs include the Pulse and triangle wave outputs from oscillators A and B, the direct output from the rungler, an XOR (which is a logic output from the rungler) as well as a PWM output derived from the Triangle waves A and B. And of course there are also the three filter outputs mentioned above.

This video aims at showing the benjolin solely as "self playing" instrument, and as such no external control voltages are utilized. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, only the low pass output of the filter is used. I apologize for the terrible quality of the video (shot on my Iphone). I have just ordered a camcorder, so better quality video will be uploaded soon."


image via Richard Devine on Facebook

"Epoch Modular - Benjolin - dual VCO based on Chaos theory 'Chaotic Cores'."

S.O.S. Radio-inactivity ... a new demo 100% Alesis Fusion 8hd, by tlnet37

Published on May 29, 2013 tlnet37·75 videos

"Here a new experiment with different sounds to pay an homage to KRAFTWERK."

via Thierry Lebon on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Moog On Your Mind



via Moog Music Inc on Facebook

"What's on your mind?

via MakeBelieveStudios"

Create an EDM supersaw synth bass with Cableguys Curve 2


Published on May 29, 2013

"Myagi shows you how to create a supersaw bass with Curve 2.
DOWNLOAD DEMO: http://www.cableguys.de/downloads.html
MORE INFO: http://www.cableguys.de/curve.html

Curve is a software synthesizer with an irresistible waveform editor, huge sound library and slick interface. Ideal for both experimentation and detailed tweaking at an excellent sound quality."

Myagi also offers the Interactive Online Masterclass by Synthesis & Sound Design

A Patch A Day, No. 21

Published on May 29, 2013 hamiltonulmer·21 videos

"A curious patch, which began as a boredom-inducing percussive thing, and got a pinch wackier.

I wanted to attempt to fade out one clock for another, but that didn't work too keenly. I did, however, think of any interesting way of switching between tempos and triggers fairly easily. One flip of the µFade A/B switch and we can jump to a different clock entirely. Still trying to figure out how mixing clocks together might work.

And of course a flip of one of the Quadra expander switches produces many other interesting patterns. I am enjoying using the Quadra as a clocking device. By flipping the 1 + 2 switch, with 1 as a potential clock, a new cycling occurs for both the envelopes of the quadra as well as the clock(s) generated by it.

There's a lot of fiddling around attempting to get the clock divider to switch the clock via the µFade, but that didn't workout very well."

Roland TR808 SN 072747 Vintage Analog Drum Machine

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1979 ARP OMNI-2 SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches.

1985 AKAI AX80 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

1979 EMS POLYSYNTHI SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

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Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches.

ARP Sequencer SN 1613 0319

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"A classic sequencer of the 70's. This is not a synthesizer, it was (forits time) a sophisticated 16-step sequencer used to control othersynths. You create your sequences with the sliders. Adjust the slidersto change pitch while each slider represents a sixteenth note, forexample, in the 1 bar pattern it loops. It uses the ancient ControlVoltage (CV) and Gate protocols to play your sequences on another analogsynthesizer. Because of the various types of CV/Gate used by differentmakers at the time, the ARP Sequencer works perfectly with the ARP 2500, 2600, Odyssey, Avatar andother ARP synthesizers as well as Roland, Oberheim and SequentialCircuits. To interface the Sequencer with other types of CV/Gate capablesynths would require a CV converter box. This unit has been tested and is in working condition..."

Livid Instruments Elements Modular Controller Module 16K

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"The Elements MIDI modules provide a large variety of options with hands-on control and interactive feedback. Each module works with our Elements system and can be mixed and matched to create your own controller layout. Element modules come with the necessary ribbon cables.

The 16K Module contains sixteen rotary potentiometers.

Full overview of the Elements system

Introducing Livid Elements, the completely modular MIDI controller platform. Now you can finally create your own controller layout without any soldering, electronics, or complicated assembly required.

Element modules come in many different configurations and layouts so you can rearrange, replace, and mix modules, creating your own MIDI controller with ease. Each module connects to the Elements Brain for easy plug-and-play configuration and setup. Elements modules are housed in one of our custom eurorack cases for total plug-and-play integration. The standardized, modular format allows for an incredible amount of flexibility and expansion.

Elements is based around the eurorack format, a popular analog synth standard of modules and enclosure sizes so you can create your own customized setup. The threaded rails of the cases make it easy to connect and configure your controller by simply plugging the module into the Brain and fastening it to the rails. The Elements Configuration Utility lets you configure your layout and edit your MIDI settings. With a growing list of available modules (don’t forget: you can create your own Elements, too!) we’ve designed this system to grow with you and the community of people making modules for the Elements system. Our own DIY Omni boards are also compatible with the Elements system.

Whether you are recording, mixing, performing live, or need a unique setup for your show control, Elements gives you complete control over your system. Our Element modules provide a large variety of options with hands-on control and interactive feedback. If you’re mixing multitrack audio or performing visuals, Elements empowers you with your very own set of options to suit your needs. Mix and match modules, swap them out for different setups, and even create your own module designs. Elements gives you the flexibility of a modular system that can grow and change with your needs.

With a USB port, MIDI in and out jacks, and an optional 5v power supply, Elements is a massively flexible controller solution. Whether performing with Ableton Live, mixing visuals with Cell DNA, DJing with Traktor, or controlling your favorite analog gear, Elements provides a wide range of control possibilities.

In addition to our own Elements module offerings, we’ve created a Hardware Development Kit (HDK) for other companies, artists, and designers looking to create and share their own modules. Our system allows buttons, rotary potentiometers, fader, pressure sensitive pads, leds, encoders, sensors, and other analog devices to be connected through Livid and third party modules.

Cases

Our Elements cases come in multiple sizes, giving you the flexibility you need to mix and match modules. These cases are crafted in our Austin, Texas facility with strong aluminum and hand finished mahogany end caps. We’ve designed them with standard Eurorack sizing, which allows them to work with many existing Eurorack analog synth gear. An optional power supply panel can also be ordered to replace the MIDI ports panel to accommodate analog synth power supplies. These cases also have removable backs for easy access to your modules."

HERRMUTT LOBBY PLAYS A DUBSTEP SCENE

Published on May 28, 2013 beatsurfing·10 videos

"BEATSURFING is an Organic MIDI Controller Builder for iPad.
http://beatsurfing.net
------------------------------
This video shows you how Herrmutt Lobby at play with a Dubstep Scene included in Beatsurfing's Tutorial videos."

iTunes:
Beatsurfing - DRUW

Also see Beatsurfing as an Instrument Controller for something a little different.

Samplr (VER 1.2.2) Tutorial


Published on May 20, 2013 Kenny Hsiao·12 videos

"Samplr Ver. 1.2.2 (updated April, 25, 2013)

- Bugfixes
- Improved tempo precision.
- Fixed audio engine crash when interrupted."

iTunes:
Samplr - Touch the Music - Marcos Alonso Kenny Hsiao·12 videos

Messing around in Samplr

Published on Feb 18, 2013

"Me playing around with samples in Samplr, & Magellan for the iPad."

Best Of CGS Demo

Best Of CGS Demo 1
Published on May 29, 2013 pjoris2·43 videos

"Bog, Marsh and Swamp - finally here and put (slightly crookedly) in a case. First test patch - a bit too East-Coast probably !"

Getting to know the Korg MS-20 Mini -- Overview/Tutorial

Getting to know the Korg MS-20 Mini -- Overview/Tutorial -- Part 1

Published on May 29, 2013 KorgUSAVideos·365 videos

"Looking to learn more about how to program the Korg MS-20 Mini monophonic analog synthesizer? This comprehensive video series will quickly familiarize you with the layout and functionality of the MS-20 Mini's legendary semi-modular interface."

Korg MS-20 mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer (Part II -- Envelope Generator)
Published on Nov 4, 2013 Korg Official·400 videos

"This video will provide instructional information on how to use the Envelope Generator onboard the Korg MS-20 mini."

Korg MS-20 mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer (Part III - Oscillators)
Published on Nov 4, 2013 Korg Official·400 videos

"This video will provide instructional information on how to use the Oscillators that are onboard the Korg MS-20 mini."

Teenage Engineering OP-1 OS Update with New DNA Synth & CWO Effect

OP-1 May 2013 OS Update - DNA and CWO

Published on May 29, 2013 djthomaswhite·83 videos

Additional videos below.

"This video is an introduction and demo of the May 2013 OS update to the amazing Teenage Engineering OP-1 synthesizer music machine. In this update two astounding new features are added in the form of the "DNA" synthesizer engine and the "CWO" Frequency Shifting Delay. The DNA engine is a noise engine capable of complete aggression and fax machine battle while at the same time possessing the ability for harmonic tonal leads and chords. The CWO FX is a Frequency Shifter with a wide range that make it possible to do phasing, flanging, chorus, tremelo, ring mod and comb filter types of sounds. You have to hear it to believe it. CWO also represents the first partnership by Teenage Engineering with an outside developer to co-op code to add to the OP-1's already heavy arsenal of sound capability. This developer is the one and only sonic master mind Magnus Lidström of Sonic Charge.

I hope you enjoy the video and the demo. There is a longer video with more blabber and explanation of what is going on here http://youtu.be/WntQUO0A6qw (Keep in mind that the visuals you see were from a beta build and show graphics which have since been refined and polished. It's actually a good preview for those of you who wonder what steps are involved in an OP-OS Beta Testing process. Soon you will be able to upload this OS yourself and I look forward to hearing (and seeing) what you can create with this as well as part of the OP community.

The Song played on the iPhone in this demo is from my band Santoma and is called "See Me." We have other songs on Large Music and are planning the release of our completed downtempo/lounge album soon.

Note: This is a pre-release build and final features may vary slightly from those shown in these clips. All music is original and no creative rights have been infringed upon in the making of this video."


And the PRESS RELEASE followed by a longer version of the video above:

"Finally here, the new OP-1 OS is ready! This time we're again adding something completely new. For the first time in the history of the OP-1 we have teamed up with an external developer and invited them to create something fresh and unique for our unit. The result of this first collaboration is something truly spectacular.

CWO - Frequency Shifting Delay

From the sonic master mind Magnus Lidström of Sonic Charge comes CWO

We first met Magnus Lidström a few years ago at a developer party here in Stockholm, Sweden. Even before that we have all been huge fans of Magnus' work, such as Microtonic, Synplant and Bitspeek. When first thinking about doing something together for the OP-1 platform we discussed what could be ported. We soon came to the conclusion that an effect would fit really well. Inspired by Magnus' own Echobode, the new CWO effect is a frequency shifting delay with a twist, modified for the OP-1 format.

'I like the limitations. The four knobs on the OP-1 have been highly optimized, so that each one produces a drastic change in sound on its own. This combination of effects is uncommon and capable of producing a wide arrange of sounds, such as phaser, flanger, tremolo and dub echo. It is really good on drums and for making simple sounds more fun and complex.'

Magnus Lidström, Sonic Charge
We made the graphics for CWO to resemble a cow, digesting and processing the audio signal through it's four stomach compartments, producing a very unique result. We hope you will like it and look forward to hearing your sonic experiments! Chew away!

DNA - CPU ID Noise Synthesis

Also new in this update is a completely new synthesis engine: DNA

The new DNA synthesis engine adds CPU ID Noise Synthesis, meaning it's a noise synth, based on the Analog Devices 64-bit Blackfin processor ID, unique to every single OP-1 unit. Every synth will therefore potentially have a slightly different sound. Sometimes tonal, sometimes not, this engine adds a truly expanded sonic pallet to the OP-1. Filter, Wave number, Wave modifier and Noise can be directly controlled via the knobs. The DNA graphics is set to resemble a Kaleidoscope, where sound and visuals are abstractly interlinked. Developed in-house.

OS intro video by DJ Thomas White

INTRO VIDEO BY DJ THOMAS WHITE [video above]

Long time OP-1 user and beta tester DJ Thomas White made a sweet video introduction and demo of the OS update.

Watch and listen as he explores the power of DNA and CWO, resulting in a wide array of sounds, all created with the new OS. Available as a free preset pack!

Thanks Thomas!"

Teenage Engineering OP-1 May 2013 OS Update
Published on May 29, 2013 djthomaswhite·83 videos

"(Introductory NOTE: This is a longer original introduction to the new OS that I put together. It has outdated graphics that have since been polished. This is one example of what takes place during beta testing. All sound features are unchanged. There is a much more in depth level of explanation of operation of the new OS here and it would be a shame to have this sit on a shelf... so here you go.)"

And one by kubistah:

Teenage Engineering OP-1 DNA Synth Visuals
Published on May 29, 2013 kubistah·13 videos

Metasonix R55 + D1000 drum machine mfb Urzwerg Sequencer & Flame Clockwork

Published on May 29, 2013 Ritchie DeCarlo·120 videos

"Getting a little groove going with some tubes"

Serge Modular Sounds 5 & 6

Published on May 29, 2013 pjoris2·43 videos

"First patch with the Klangzeit and EQ Shift M-Panels"

Serge Modular Sounds 6
Published on May 29, 2013

"First test patch with the Animal (+ Klangzeit)"

Strymon Timeline editor for iPad (music with Moog Voyager & Timeline)

Published on May 29, 2013 Boele Gerkes·5 videos

"Strymon Timeline editor for the iPad (music with Moog Voyager and Timeline only)."
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