First Look at the Starr Labs iTar @ 2014 NAMM Show

Published on Feb 3, 2014 StarrLabsZone·51 videos

"A small sample of people playing the iTar for their very first time! The iTar essentially is a standalone button based guitar fretboard driven by an iPad. You can run your favorite music software applications, slide the iPad into the adjustable dock, and start playing and recording instantly!"

SNAP CRACKLE AND POP!!!

Published on Feb 3, 2014 thevco·80 videos

"elecktron analog 4 roland tr808 my own patches and programming"

Live modular techno jam

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Alfonso Alba·20 videos

"Techno jam with MU-format modular synthesizer (modules from Synthesizers.com, Synthetic Sound Labs, Moon Modular, Oakley, STG Soundlabs, Megaohm Audio, and Sputnik). Other equipment used: FutureRetro Mobius sequencer, Electrix MoFX, and Lexicon MPX-500."

preenfm2

Published on Feb 3, 2014 heodesalciphron·180 videos

Tiptop Audio Modular Synthesizer Jam 4

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Tomio Ueda·10 videos

"did a pleasant melodic jam on Tiptop Audio's Station 252 + upcoming Quantizer + Circadian Rhythm

a loose wire cut off the audio a tad -- a negligible circumstance given the awesome patch ;)

Cheers!"

Audio drops on the right just after :11 at comes back in at 1:10. It's worth watching through.

Malekko EKKO 616 MKII official factory video

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Malekko HeavyIndustry·36 videos

"Laura Scarborough came by the shop with her supercool and dulcet Deagan vibraharp to check out some pedals! It sounded so great we had to shoot a video! So it's: vibraharp, pedalboard, Twin Reverb, Shure 57. So awesome!!"

Not a synth, but I thought this was close enough to warrant a post. It gives you an idea of how the effect pedals might sound with your synths. And of course, it's Malekko!

CustomSynth Yellow Roland SH-201

via CustomSynth.

Serge - Januar 31, 2014 | Serge - Februar 2, 2014

Published on Feb 3, 2014 batchas·165 videos

Macro Machines Storage Strip sequencing

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Ben Davis·98 videos

soundmachines Bl1 Brain Interface - Control Your Modular with Your Mind

via Davide Mancini on Soundmachines on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Control your modular/synth with your BRAIN. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAIN!!!!"

"Soundmachines next module will BLOW YOUR MIND. Control your modular (or your synth) with your BRAIN. Introducing BI1brainterface, compatible with MindWave Mobile headset."

Waldorf Pulse 2 "One Shot Samples Test"

Published on Feb 3, 2014 acidbed·20 videos

"100% one shots samples from the Waldorf Pulse 2 sequenced and filtered on DAW.
*Thanks Star's Music in Paris for letting us try the synths ;)*
A bit of delay + reverb too."

DRUM 1.1 Trinity by Bastl Instruments

Published on Feb 3, 2014

more information: http://www.bastl-instruments.com/inst...
buy: http://www.bastl-instruments.com/shop/

DRUM 1.1 FEATURES

-available assembled or as DIY kit
-5 voice polyphonic drum sample player (6th voice for metronome)
-step sequencer
-32 steps / pattern
-5 storable patterns for each preset
-random pattern generation
-pattern copy / paste
-recording from the buttons
-erase single notes or whole pattern
-metronome
-jump -- repeating certain step
-tap tempo
-auto quantize
-6 different drum sounds for each preset
-6 presets
-mystery shuffle
-for each sound you can adjust sample rate, time stretch, cut, distortion, volume and -sample to be played
-global mode for tweaking all samples at the same time
-4 different official drum kits (lo-fi TR909, classic from DRUM 1.0, gameboy, glitch)
drum kits / samples can be changed by converting wave files into .h file included in the source code (by python script included in Mozzi library) and updating the software in the Atmega
-MIDI native by side connectors, note & velocity sensitive, CC support, thru
-MIDI connector by connecting MIDI Bastl by the side
-stylish lasercut replacable enclosure with instrument labels
-adjustable volume
-mono, 16385 hz, 14 bit -- double PWM sound generation
-TRS Jack 3.5mm audio output able to drive headphones
-powered from 9V battery or 9V positive polarity power supply (2.1 mm) or from the Trinity chain (use switch to select)
-running Mozzi library and Bastl library for Arduino

via Ondrej Merta on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Modular Wild Presents SOUNDS-Fast Transients With TipTop Audio Z4000

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Modular Wild·99 videos

"A short demonstration of the TipTop Audio Z4000 working with Short Envelopes. Envelope is used to modulate the FM input of the TipTop Audio Z2040.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

First part posted here.

KORG KingKORG : Filtre P5 vs PROPHET 5 / Pro One par Olivier Briand

Published on Feb 3, 2014 La Boite Noire du Musicien·1,369 videos

"Essai comparatif du Filtre P5 du synthétiseur KORG KingKorg avec le Pro One, par Olivier Briand.
www.korgfr.net
http://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com"

All parts here.

MIT Media Lab's Joseph Paradiso Coming to Moogfest 2014

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"Happy CV Sunday! Love, your friends at #Moog.

MIT Media Lab's Joseph Paradiso is just one of many innovative minds speaking at Moogfest 2014: www.moogfest.com/Speakers"

Gingerbread Access Virus TI

via Access on Facebook

"Celebrate 40.000 Virus TI facebook fans with us. This yummy Virus TI extravaganza by Sária Édes is made of 100% gingerbread and marzipan! Enjoy"

Elektron Analog Four : Tutorial by 7-year-old, creating Photographic by Depeche Mode

Published on Feb 3, 2014

"A tutorial on how to use the Elektron Analog 4 and using it to program 'Photographic' by Depeche Mode - from the perspective of a seven-year-old kid. In Swedish, filmed in one go."

KARMA Motif v3.1 released - Mac OS X 10.9, MOXF, MOX, Rack-XS!

"Westfield, NJ, Feb 2, 2014 - Karma-Lab has released KARMA Motif Software Version 3.1, a major update that adds support for several more Yamaha instruments and Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9. A free update for any current owners, version 3.1 adds the following new features and improvements:

- supports 5 Yamaha instruments: Motif XF, Motif XS, MOXF, MOX and Rack XS
- supports Mac OSX 10.4.11 through 10.9.x Mavericks, Universal
- supports Windows XP through Windows 8.1, 32 and 64-bit
- supports the Steinberg CMC-PD and CMC-QC external controllers, among others
- adds additional control ports for use with more external devices at the same time
- new Previous Scene, Next Scene and Startup Scene functions
- new Phase Activity Display shows the relationship of each Module's Phase Pattern
- support for scrolling via MouseWheel/Trackpad where applicable
- revised and updated Help File including .pdf version; new and updated Tutorials
- other new features, enhancements, and improvements.

KARMA Motif brings developer Stephen Kay's award-winning and patented KARMA algorithmic music technology to a number of Yamaha Motif-based models, giving them extensive new interactive groove generation, arpeggiation and arranger-like capabilities. The software uses the Song/Mixing/Multi Mode of the Motif-based instruments to provide 16 part multi-timbral templates with the kind of fully interactive real-time controlled grooves that only KARMA can produce.

The software includes the ability to use the keyboard's Remote Mode to control all of KARMA's functions directly from the keyboard, while KARMA sends parameter information and values directly to the keyboard's display. This allows you to control KARMA from the keyboard without looking at the computer, and makes it feel like the KARMA software is built-in to the keyboard.

KARMA Motif uses the keyboard's Song/Multi/Mixing mode, where each of the included KARMA Performances is a complete, 16 part multi-track six-module KARMA algorithmic music groove, with a left hand and right hand zone for controlling KARMA and soloing on top of it, and eight fully voiced and completely different scenes. The keyboard's arps are also additionally integrated in each Performance as additional elements that can be added via KARMA's Intelligent Chord Trigger Transposition features. And since you are already in Song Mode, you're just one step away from recording your KARMA-fied musical performances into the internal sequencer - or you can route the output to any DAW for external sequencing. Furthermore, a KARMA Performance can call up any Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, or Master slot when loading, so that KARMA can be used in any of the supported model's modes.

KARMA Motif is available directly from Karma-Lab for US $199. A 13 minute Video Introduction on the Motif XF is available demonstrating many of KARMA's interactive performance capabilities. More information, including links to documentation, tutorials and user forums, can be found at karma-lab.com/karma-motif

About Karma-Lab

Founded in 1994 and based in Westfield, NJ, Karma-Lab is a provider of software for music and sound creation. The company has developed the KARMA features, software and sounds for a wide variety of Korg keyboards including the Korg Karma, Triton, OASYS, M3, M50 and Kronos, and its award-winning KARMA technology is covered by 11 US Patents. Karma-Lab has also recently released software and sounds for a number of Yamaha products including the Motif XF and XS series, the MOXF and MOX series, and the Motif Rack-XS. KARMA technology is used worldwide by tens of thousands of users, for applications including audio production, song-writing, film/TV soundtracks, live stage sound, club remixes, computer game sound, and multimedia applications. Find out more at karma-lab.com"

KORG VOLCA LIVE SESSION w AMBIENT GUITAR (Drone/Looping/Soundscape) Keys Bass Beats

Published on Feb 3, 2014 VolcaRock·10 videos

"KORG VOLCA Series on an AMBIENT psychedelic LIVE SESSION with ambient guitar live loops (Drones) & Roland Juno 60, Jomox Xbase 09 (just percussion sounds).
Main synths are Volca Keys, Bass and Beats with individual Hi Hat Output.
The Main Output of VOLCA BEATS goes to the Filter Input of my DOEPFER MS-404.

I have described in the video (filmed with 3 cams), which Synths are playing and muted. So you don't have to guess the different sounds.

In the middle of the session I used Waldorf Puls I for a Sample&Hold-sound, too. Yamaha RM1x is just used as Master MIDI-Clock (no use of internal sounds). Beats has MIDI-Out Mod and syncs my Boomerang III Looper, which is running in free mode. all synths use their internal sequencer/arp or are played live.
Recorded without overdubs and mastering in just one take.

I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT

KORG VOLCA SET UP:
Volca Keys signal left channel into MFB-Filterbox and right channel straight into the Submixer, with heavy use of Delay
Volca Bass into Shockwave Distortion into the sub mixer
Volca Beats HiHat into the sub mixer, Main Audio Out into Doepfer MS-404

SUB MIXER for all Volcas: Behringer Xenyx 802
SEND FX used for Volca Keys:
Rocktron Tsunami Chorus into 2 Behringer Vintage Time Machines (built into one housing) for analog Stereo Delay

SYNTH RACK SETUP (*used on this track)
Roland Juno 60 (with Kenton MIDI PCB MK II)*
Doepfer MS 404*
Waldorf Puls I*
Waldorf Microwave I (with Access Programmer)
Nord Modular Rack
Emu Proteus 2000
Yamaha Tx81z
Jomox Xbase 09 (special edition with Jazbase upgrade)*
Roland Rhythm 77
Roland DR-880
all Synths run into Main Mixer (Soundcraft Sprit M12)

SEQUENCER / MIDI KEYS: (*used on this track)

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littleBits Guest Maker: Bilal Ghalib

Published on Feb 3, 2014 littleBits TV·318 videos

littleBits synth kits on eBay

http://littlebits.cc/guest-maker-spot...

"Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Bilal Ghalib, a hacker aficionado and founder of both GEMSI (Global Entrepreneurship and Maker Space Initiative) and pocketfactory.org, at our offices in New York City. We asked Bilal to come spend time with us at littleBits and make the craziest project he could think of.

Not only did Bilal create a mind-blowing project with interesting interfaces that challenge the way we think about littleBits in combination with the physical and digital realms, his process truly showcased the power of littleBits as a prototyping tool.

littleBits makes an open source library of electronic modules that snaps together with magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun. Find out more at littleBits.cc"

Devil Fish-Bassline TT303-Acid A4-Breaks

Published on Jan 26, 2014 TB-303 Devil Fish·7 videos

"Sunday arvo Acid jam using the Devil Fish(bassline), TT303 through MXR Fullbore Metal distortion pedal(Acid) and the Analog four(beats and percussive synth sounds)."

Playlist:
Devil Fish-Bassline TT303-Acid A4-Breaks
Devil Fish CV/Audio in to 32 Bank Memory mod+Midi out
Devil Fish-Audio in to 32 Bank Memory+MIDI Out
Devil Fish CV in to 32 Bank Memory System (No.1)
Devil Fish Meets Analog Four
Devil Fish stuck note FM
Devil Fish+ dual Metal Zone (LOUD)

Kauf - Entonces

via Pablo on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Reuniting with an instrument is one beautiful thing.
For a little less than a year, my Oberheim Matrix 6R was “incapacitated”, doing all sorts of crazy things. A couple of weeks ago, I finally found the time to take it to Hernán “The Wizard” Baldi, who returned it in Mint Condition. Anew.

The excitement and emotion of having my Matrix back in my studio was such that I set myself to a “challenge”: composing a track using ONLY the Matrix, programming every sound from an “INIT PATCH” situation.

I then complemented those sounds with the wonderful Eventide Space Reverb, added a little EQ and compression, and after several days of mixing, here’s the result, my first Ambient work of 2014.

I hope you enjoy it."

Moog Liberation Synthesizer SN 1089

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via the seller: "I am the original owner of this beauty. I purchased Brand new in probably about 1982 and used it for some minor gigging, but mostly I used it in my song writing and recording. So it never was exposed to heavy traveling and abuse. It does have a couple of broken sliders which still work fine it's just that the little plastic sliders broke. I still have the pieces along with the little caps, and they could probably glued but I never had the desire to open up the chassis and do that since the sliders still work fine. You'll see what I'm talking about in the Contour Generator section. It's the Loudness - ATTACK & SUSTAIN sliders. They have red caps and those pieces are pushed into the the foam of the flight case. And also in the Mixer section it is missing the little green cap on the NOISE slider, which got lost along the way. Again it works completely fine without that little cap. You'll see all this in the pictures.

The Liberation was the first commercially produced Keytar style keyboard/synthesizer. It was big back in the 80's and is a classic analog machine. It has 2 monophonic VC Oscillators and a polyphonic capability so you can actually play organ type chords. But it's not like a 32 or 64 voice machine that you can play Big Lush chords. The Oscillators have Square, Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms. The keyboard is aftertouch sensitive. The neck of the unit features controls for Force, Glide, Mod Amount, Filter, Volume and a Pitch Bend Ribbon.

This unit does show some signs of normal wear and usage with minor scuffs and paint wear but overall it is in really good shape. It also comes in a Flight Case that, if I recall correctly, I paid a couple hundred for back in the day. This is a heavy duty case and not the guitar like case that I've seen. The case is in good shape although the foam padding has started to break down after all these years, so I've lined it with a moving blanket to help keep the foam from sticking to the keyboard..."

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KNAS Ekdahl Moisturizer Spring Reverb Effects Unit

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Yamaha CS-15 Vintage Monosynth Recapped with Extras

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"Includes double-sided hardcopy of owner's manual, blank patch sheets and several filled-in patch sheets that I created. I created the patch sheets by scanning front panel images from the Yamaha manuals, then painstakingly rebuilding and clarifying the graphics..."

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Shruthi XT synth w/ SMR4mkII

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"This is a brand new, professionally built, fully tested and calibrated Shruthi XT synthesizer from Mutable Instruments. It features the gorgeous SMR4mkII analog 4-pole filter which goes from squeaky clean to squelchy self-oscillation. Why spend 12 hours building the kit when you could have the finished product now? I'm an IPC-certified soldering specialist, and I built this Shruthi slowly and carefully to my own exacting standards. The synth has never been used, except for the initial calibration and testing.

Other features of this synth:

- White button caps instead of the usual black (see pics)
- Rubber-coated, easy-to-grip knobs designed especially for the XT
- The knobs output MIDI!

This auction includes:

- One Shruthi XT synthesizer w/ SMR4mkII filter board installed
- Universal power adapter from Hosa
- Hex wrench (for disassembling the synth)
- Piece of victory candy"

KORG MS-20 SN 148029 with Patch Overlay

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TAMA TECHSTAR 500 ELECTRONIC VOICE MODULE - Vintage Analog Drum Synth

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"BUILD IN 1985 VINTAGE SOUND DIGITAL FOR DIGITAL ADDIKT...
DON'T MISS HERE IS QUITE RARE AND DIFFICULT TO FIND
YU CAN TRIGG IT AND CONTROL IT WITH A DRUM MACHINE LIKE TR 707 727....
YU CAN CREATE MANY SOUND OF SNARE KICK TOM HIT HAT INNA DIGITAL STYLE"

Roland MC-202 MicroComposer SN 315500

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Roland Devil Fish TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer SN 241

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Jazzmutant Lemur - Touchscreen MIDI Controller

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The original.

"Stock description:
the Lemur Input Device is a highly customizable multi-touch device from French company JazzMutant, which serves as a controller for musical devices such as synthesizers and mixing consoles, as well as for other media applications such as video performances. As an audio tool, the Lemur's role is equivalent to that of a MIDI controller in a MIDI studio setup, except that the Lemur uses theOpen Sound Control (OSC) protocol, a high-speed networking replacement for MIDI. The controller is especially well-suited for use with Reaktor and Max/MSP, tools for building custom software synthesizers "

Roland Juno-6 with Original Box

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synthesizers.com Modular Synth with 808 Kick & Laurentide DIY Modules

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"This system started out as the entry system. I upgraded the case to Studio 22 walnut. Entire system is just over 1 years old. Every module works 100% and are all in like new condition. The system has never left my smoke free studio. Top of the case has some minor scratches and dings. Nothing unusal or unsightly. Some of the modules are DIY and/or have modifications that I did. Head over to Laurentide SynthWorks to check out the quality of my work.

Due to the size, weight and expense, I will not offer shipping.

List of modules. Please read carefully:
Q104 MIDI Interface
Q105 Slew Limiter
Q124 Multiples
C104 Odyssey of Sound VCO (Corsynth)
Q106 With Calibrated Range Switch (also, Linear Freq is rerouted to Soft Sync)
Q106 With Calibrated Range Switch. This one I made the CRS PCB myself.
Q123 4 Channel Mixer
Q117 Sample & Hold + Q110 Noise Modules mounted in 1 Space Re:Synthesis Panel. I replaced the S&H input jack with a switching jack and wired the pink noise directly to it. If a jack is inserted, it breaks the noise input.
Q125 Signal Processor
Hexinverter Symple Seq with Re:Synthesis 1 Space Panel
Q109 EG (2)
Jmej 808 Kick crudely mounted in the Noise Panel
Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter
Q107 SVF with Resonance Overload Switch Mod. There is an internal jumper to overload the resonance. I brought the jumper to the front panel with a toggle switch.
Q108 Amp (2)

I have a Q130 Clipper/Rectifier that's not in the case but also included with the system.

Cables:
8 12" (brown)
7 24" (red)
5 36" (orange)
2 48" (yellow)"

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Modular Synthesizer -Tonitronik- Part 1

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Korgator·116 videos

"(C) 2014 by Korgator
Ich habe hier einfach nur mit dem LFO gearbeitet ohne Sequencer.
Im hinteren Teil ist ein EMU XBoard zu sehen ,mit diesem habe ich die Töne transponiert.
Das Delay wurde vom Mischpult (Behringer XENYX X2442 USB) verwendet."

The Korg Volca Series: 3 Volcas Combined- Song 4

Published on Feb 3, 2014 AutomaticGainsay·196 videos

"The instruments in the Volca series are excellent individually, but they can also be combined to create a miniature electronic studio.

When I first acquired the Volca series, I combined them, improvised sequences, and then shot myself improvising manipulation of those sequences. That is the origin of these 3 Volcas Combined videos.
In the right hands and with a little practice, some great music can come out of these as a set. Don't let my little experiments fool you. ;)

Because I got tired of looking at my face, I have created weird visual narratives from vintage educational films to go along with these songs.

Please forgive me for the sloppy mixes... in haste, I ran them all through a single mixer for recording during performance.

Thanks for watching!"

All parts here.

Spektrumsynth 2 Tutorials

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Don Garbutt·18 videos

Playlist:
Spektrumsynth 2 Tutorial 1: Signal Flow Published on Feb 3, 2014
This is the first in a series of tutorials on the Spektrumsynth 2 Reaktor Ensemble, by New Frontiers Audio. In this tutorial, Don Garbutt takes us on a tour of the synthesis sound sources and their paths through numerous filters and effects.

SPEKTRUMSYNTH 2.2 Published on Jan 31, 2014
Here's a quick tour of Spektrumsynth 2 Reaktor Ensemble. Additional videos will cover the instrument in more detail. One of the key features of Spektrumsynth is the intense modulation routing. The "Animator Pad" is directly linked to the main target parameters, with additional routing through Grand Central Station. Pad movements are recordable, polyphonically triggerable or driven by other modulation sources. New filters with FM capability, CPU optimization and additional signal-flow options are amongst the updated features.

Spektrumsynth 2 Tutorial 2: Modulation and Routers Published on Feb 9, 2014
This tutorial introduces us to Spektrumsynth's control patchers known as "Wavetable Router" and "Grand Central Station". These patchers act as the nervous system for Spektrumsynth, where control messages may be directed from all modulation sources to all targets. 36 patch connections can be made, with further access possible through the use of the Animator Pad. Additionally, numerous components are hard-wired, making Spektrumsynth semi-modular, like the ARP-2600.

Spektrumsynth 2 Tutorial 3, Part 1: The Animator Pad Published on Feb 18, 2014
Witness the Spektrumsynth Animator Pad in action: realtime control over a multitude of parameters for amazing synthesizer sound shaping. Synth presets, basic assignments and the Path Recorder are demonstrated. See Part 2 for extended parameter assignments and modulation of the pad by LFOs, Envelopes and Sequencers.

Spektrumsynth Tutorial 3, Part 2: Advanced Connectivity Published on Feb 19, 2014
Completing the two-part saga, see how the Animator Pad controls targets in the synth through the two modulation routers. Modulation sources also drive the pad and produce some very nice control patterns!

Spektrumsynth Tutorials # 4: Range Modulation Published on Feb 25, 2014
"This video shows how to utilize Range Modulation to bring your patches to life. Sound examples show various options for interesting patch enhancements.

Spektrumsynth 2 Tutorial Series, #5: Interaktor Modules Published on Mar 10, 2014 Don Garbutt·23 videos
"This video explains the 'Interaktor' modules which provide step-sequencer/arpeggiator functionality, designed by Chris List. Part 1 demonstrates the basic functions, with assignments to the Wavetable and Solo Oscillator sections, with some musical examples. Part 2 will show some more exotic usages, where Interaktors will be assigned to features other than simple note events. Complexities of gate/voice assignments including keyboard split and use of the Aux. Envelope will be explained."

Spektrumsynth Tutorial #6: Making New Sounds for the Grain Resynth

Published on Mar 16, 2014 Don Garbutt·25 videos

"Spektrumsynth's granular synthesis section can greatly extend the possibilities of sound generation, with its independent time and pitch control. Stoke the sample table with your own custom stereo sounds, as shown in this video tutorial from Don Garbutt."

nw2s::b probabilistic drum trigger controlling BFD2 via Alesis Trigger IO

Published on Feb 2, 2014 Scott Wilson·11 videos

"For full details, please see http://nw2s.net/analog-modular-contro...

This is a quick sketch I put together based on an earlier drum sequence, but instead of using digital triggers, I'm using the CV outputs to generate trigger signals, driving an Alesis Trigger IO which is running a kit on BFD2."

"Soul limbo" - on Yamaha HE-8

Published on Feb 3, 2014 organfairy·408 videos

"Her er Søndagskvisten!

One of my co-workers suggested that I should do this old Booker T & the MGs melody. And since he was armed with an ESD gun I though it might be best if I obeyed.

I didn't have a drum machine with a limbo rhythm so I had to programme it myself using the Roland TR-626 programmable drum machine. The problem was that I had forgot how to do it. So I had to do the most embarrassing thing a man can do: Read the manual.
You might notice that the manual looks somewhat water damaged. That is actually a physical memory of how I got it: I was at an outdoor car boot sale - one of those where people load their car boots or trailers with whatever they want to sale and show up. There I was, the rain was pouring down and everything was muddy and wet. I spotted a guy with an open trailer full of things that came from his dead father in law's attick. Amongst the things were an Elka X-30 organ that I wanted but sadly couldn't transport because it was before I got a car. Then suddenly I looked down and saw this TR-626 that had fallen off the trailer and lied face down in the mud. I picked it up and asked what he wanted for it. I got it for 50 dkr (app. 8 US$). It took me a while to get all the mud out of the plugs on the back side and the manual had to spend some days on the heater. But eventually it was all fine - except for the discoloured paper."

iZotope BreakTweaker - NAMM 2014

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Sound On Sound magazine·692 videos

"Drum sculpting and beat sequencing environment"

KORG Gadget Chicago Power Programming

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Mee Zanook·65 videos

"The Chicago Gadget has a power preset called 'TapDance' that can make some cool
rhythms.
Cat dance courtesy of Juan Sillero"

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

DSI PolyEvolver Keyboard Demo Video

Published on Feb 3, 2014 kris lan·4 videos

Yamaha CX5M II: el MSX musical

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Hispasonic·162 videos

"Yamaha CX5M es un sistema MSX presentado en 1984 por Yamaha. ¿Qué le diferenciaba de otros MSX de la época? Un módulo sintetizador FM de cuatro operadores."

A rare look at the Yamaha CX5M II software editor interface.

Akai MPK Range - NAMM 2014

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Sound On Sound magazine·692 videos

"Performance USB/MIDI Pad & Keyboard Controllers, MPK261, MPK249, MPK225 & MPK"

The one thing these and other controllers are missing is a simple indentation along the back to rest your iPad in.

PIANA 2.0 multi-synth test

Published on Feb 3, 2014 Pi Synth·31 videos

"This is synth pap at its worst, and makes me laugh out loud. A couple of weeks ago I set the completion criteria for PIANA 2.0 as a synth engine - a) it must be capable of playing a reasonable version of Being Boiled, and (for some reason) b) it must be capable of playing a version of Mama Weer All Crazee Now in the style of The Future. Sadly there is nothing remotely Marsh-n-Ware about this, except the glamtastic handclaps - it's all rather Popcorn by Hot Butter. But it's done.

8 synths, 4 of them percussive - an unused 'snappy tom', the Don Powell shuffle snare, the '808' kick which is just the resonant filter and an EG, and the Glitterclap. The 4 tuned synths are affectionately 'Jim', 'Nod Guitar', 'Dave' and 'Nod Guide Vocal' - I had to stick in the melody line of the vocal because I could not for the life of me work out what the notes were supposed to be in the chorus. Perfect pitch passed me by when the skillsets were handed out at birth.

The weird timing glitches are because this was sequenced in Logic, then played over WiFi to the iPad, and that is about as bad as it gets for MIDI timing.

Total CPU consumption, 65% of a single core of an iPad 2. All sounds 'analog', as in no samples at all - just LFSR noise generator, virtual oscillators, virtual EGs and virtual filters.

I shouldn't be rude about it, it really is quite sweet."