COTK C964 Ratchet Sequencer Modified For Voltage Control

Published on May 5, 2015 John L Rice

"A short demo of the resulting usefulness of the somewhat ugly modifications I did to my Club Of The Knobs C964 module.

Note: this isn't a modification beginners should undertake. CV inputs need to be limited to less than +5v or the MCU chip will be damaged!"

ELECTRIBE 2 & EMX-1 DISCUSSION - Part C : ARPEGGIO ROLL STEP JUMP etc,

Published on May 5, 2015 VJ FRANZ K

"Was the EMX arp. pad better? My most wanted 'Firmware Update' for the Electribe 2 ! ( We're critical because we love these machines, and want them run their best! ; - ) A 'roll' or 'beat repeat' would be great on the pads also. 'Step Jump' is great, but could be improved, and "Active Step" added... Much more discussion here - what do YOU think?"

Side note: parts A & B are not live yet but should follow in time.

Vectr Firmware 2 0 Feature Demo

Published on May 5, 2015 Matt Heins

"In this video, I introduce the new features added to Vectr in the 2.0 firmware release. The changes in firmware 2.0 are centered around improving Vectr's ability to synchronize recording, playback, and overdubbing with the rest of your modular system. I also made a number of improvements to Vectr's firmware which result in a better, snappier, and all around better experience.

These changes are all in addition to Vectr's existing feature set. Look back at some of my earlier videos for a complete rundown of the Vectr basics."

Rhythm Necklace for iOS

Rhythm Necklace App from Rhythm Necklace on Vimeo.

iTunes: Rhythm Necklace - Geometric Sequencer - Sam Tarakajian

"Rhythm necklaces are circular representations of repeating patterns. They’ve found application in fields as varied as Crystallography, Radio Astronomy, Nuclear Physics, and Ethnomusicology. When applied to musical rhythms, circular representations show the underlying geometric properties that make them enjoyable, such as the degrees of evenness and symmetry. Computer scientist Godfried Toussaint has found that analyzing rhythms geometrically reveals surprising relationships between rhythms the world over. In fact, Toussaint has shown how a core group of geometric algorithms can generate rhythms employed in African, Cuban, Balkan, and Spanish folk music, to name a few. The Rhythm Necklace iOS app is a musical sequencer for exploring the geometry of rhythm necklaces, and for experimenting with generating rhythms algorithmically.

Rhythm Necklace is made by Meara O'Reilly and Sam Tarakajian.

http://rhythmnecklace.com"

Details & screens from iTunes:

"See music from a new perspective with Rhythm Necklace, the playful yet powerful tool for improvisation and composition. Tap, flip and rotate simple shapes to explore complex polyrhythms. Gestural control of beat distribution algorithms allows for the step-by-step generation of rhythmic shapes. Layer intricate beats in a matter of minutes, then save them for later or export to MIDI.

- Build rhythms on up to four necklaces.
- Adjust the length of each individual cycle to quickly create complex rhythmic ratios
- Use a collection of rhythm building algorithms and geometric transformations to create and morph your rhythm.
-Tap your tempo, use a slider for transitions, or manually type the global speed of your song
- Choose from a variety of pitched sounds and percussive sample sets.
- Quickly modulate between notes in four musical modes (pentatonic, major, minor, chromatic) and five octaves.
- Customize the attack and panning of sounds to suit your composition
- Save your sessions and export them as midi.
- E-mail copies of midi sessions to yourself. These can be opened and edited on most DAWs.
- Midi in/out allows you to fully customize your sounds and record your compositions in real time within an external DAW environment.

The term ‘rhythm necklace’ is used in music to refer to circular representations of repeating patterns. By thinking about rhythms as shapes rather than a linear timeline, it’s easier to see geometric properties that make them enjoyable, such as evenness and symmetry. Often, even subtle changes to the visual interface can completely transform how a rhythm sounds. Rhythm Necklace is a tool for both advanced and novice musicians alike, as well as anyone who wants to think about rhythms in a new way."

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COLD MAC: An Introduction

Published on May 5, 2015 Gil Michell

"Mannequins by Whimsical Raps: 'COLD MAC'

Analog Utilities with Mixing and Patch Surveillance

http://www.whimsicalraps.com"

COLD MAC: Patch Surveillance

Published on May 5, 2015

"'Patch Surveillance' with Mannequins' micro-system."

Trackformer XW-PD1 Introduction

Published on May 5, 2015 Casio Music Gear

"A brief introduction of the XW-PD1 Groove Center by Casio. The first in a series of videos on the Trackformer series."

Phasing Dance : KORG volca / MS-20mini

Published on May 5, 2015 karenevil

"Although it was recorded with "Flanger Delay" on mini-KP2 ;-p"

Modular Wild presents MST(Mattson-Synthrotek) Dual Envelope- Inverting Envelopes and Offset

Published on May 5, 2015 Modular Wild

"A short demonstration of the inverted envelopes on the MST Dual Envelope. Also a cool trick it can do with applying offset to the inverted envelope. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

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LinearFM ModularV Tutorial

LinearFM ModularV from jamespatrick on Vimeo.

Follow-up to ModularSynthesis101 with the Arturia Modular V.

Prophet-5 Philip Glass Metamorphosis1

Published on May 1, 2015 weltron2010

"Philip Glass 作曲 metamorphosis1　のMIDIデータでprophet-5を演奏。各種パラメータを変化させて見ました。­アナログシンセならではの変幻自在な音色変化を楽しんでいただければと思います。"

Roland TB-303 SDE-2500 Everybody Needs A 303 Fatboy Slim

Published on Apr 5, 2015 weltron2010

"Fatboy Slim 『Everybody Needs A 303 』のTB-303部分のフレーズをプログラミングしている動画がYou Tube に上がっていたので、参考にして打ち込んでみました。またオシレータのノコギリ波と矩­形波の切りかえ、及びSDE-2500　デジタル・ディレイをかけたりして、原曲とはまた違う雰囲気を出してみました。"

Elektron Monomachine SFX60+ MKII + Drive Vocal Synthesizer

Published on May 5, 2015 weltron2010

"Elektron Monomachine SFX60 のデモになります。特にロボットボイス音源は魅力的です。その他SIDチップのエミュ­レーションやFMなど一通りの音源方式を使用しています。"

The Many Sounds of Analog Synthesis (CB's DIY Modular Synthesizer)

Published on May 5, 2015 Chris Beckstrom

"A collection of patches that demonstrate the variety of sounds my synthesizer can make. All sounds are made by the synth except for a splash of spring reverb.

For more about this project:
http://cb.hopto.org/cbfishes/2015/05/...

Here is each patch from the video:
0:00 Shotgun-shell Light "Theremin"
0:41 Acid bass sequence
1:20 Tuned Noise
1:42 Weird Resistor Ladder Sequencing
2:09 Big Thick Drone
2:31 Playing my Stylophone-style Keyboard
2:51 Playing the keyboard with fingers instead
3:08 Cowbell!
3:29 Laser bass drums
3:45 10 step sequencer as oscillator
4:10 Manual and clocked arpeggios"

Chris Beckstrom's DIY Modular Synth- Improvisation 5/4/2015

Published on May 4, 2015

"Improvising with my DIY modular analog synthesizer. I've been building this synth for a few months now, now it's time to learn to play it! Here's some improvisation/noodling from this morning. The synth was recorded live through an analog mixer (with a touch of spring reverb) into Ableton Live."

Interesting bit via CB's website:

"My approach to building the modules– the various musical Lego bricks– was to use the simplest circuits possible and keep the per-module features low. I wanted each piece to do one thing well; before starting this project I had zero electronics experience, zero understanding of the inner workings of synthesizer hardware, and zero math skills. I reasoned that if I created one thing at a time, eventually I would have enough modules to make some sounds. Keeping the features low helped me keep the circuits simple. If any experienced DIYer looked at my circuits they’d see how laughably simple they are, but in the end it doesn’t matter. All that matters is the sounds that come out!

So far I’ve probably put about $100 into this instrument, most of that expense coming from the electronic components themselves. Aside from the Monotron I panel-mounted, everything was built from raw components following schematics I found on the internet. No kits. I’ve altered most of the circuits to cooperate with the rest of my synth– removed capacitors here, added resistors there– completely by trial and error. I don’t have an oscilloscope, so the main way I test things is by actually using the synth (to hear if the LFOs are working correctly, I have them modulate an oscillator). I think this is a different approach than some electronics enthusiasts who rely mostly on the oscilloscope to show them what is happening. So far it’s mostly worked– aside from the hours spent troubleshooting circuits that didn’t work..."

Roland SH-101 Monophonic Synthesizer Serviced and Adjusted

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Korg Poly 61 w/ MIDI upgrade & realtime mods for the Filter and Envelope

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"This Korg Poly 61 has been completely overhauled and upgraded
In good cosmetic condition, the back/bottom corners are a little banged up

• All key contacts have been reconditioned and work 100%
• Battery has been replaced
• Factory patches have been uploaded

UPGRADES:

• MIDI In & MIDI Thru (Both use Channel 6)

• Realtime knob control over the Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Decay, Sustain, & Release

The Korg Poly 61 is an amazing sounding synthesizer, great for those woozy BOC style pads, as well as basses, and unusual sounds that you can't quite get on a Roland.
With this unit, you won't have to worry about all of the common issues the Poly 61 is known for (leaky battery, bad keys, etc)."

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Maplin 5600s Part TWO vintage analog synth repair MF#46

Published on May 5, 2015 markusfuller

"this is the Second part of the repair of the rare 1979 vintage analog synthesiser from Maplin electronics. I am not sure how many parts this will be as I'm still repairing it or rather rebuilding it."

Part 1 here.

algerian scale

Published on May 5, 2015 Ebotronix

4ms Peg, QCD² /Expander² ,QPLFO, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS110²², RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Cyndustries Zeroscillator²
Doepfer R2m, A101-2², A118, A134²², A143-2,A151²², A152,
A175²²,A185-2, A138abc, A192-1( 4Vox midi CC )
EMS Synthi E noise
Flame 4 Vox ,Chord Machine², FX16,Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise Brains ,PP²,Maths²,Moddemix²²,QMMG,
Optomix, René , Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti²², Unkle²²,Jag
Moog Taurus 2, FreqBox²², MP201
Roland SVC 350 Vocoder, System 104 Sequencer
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator²(algerian),Sportmodulator,TW­F
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
Rocktron Rack Interface²
FX : Akai MFC42, Alesis 3630, Boss VF-1,
Lexicon MX 400, PCM 80 (Rotor), Line 6 Echopro ,
Soldano SP77 Tube Preamp, TC M one XL, M3000
mackie the mixer²
drums : Clavia D Drum 4se
12/8 time
vid # 1302

Grendel drone prototypes (2015)

Published on May 5, 2015 EA78751

"Drone music made by patching out the Grendel RA-9 Grenadier with some prototype oscillators and filters. Prototypes include a harmonized triple VCO, VC crossfader, and 4-pole discrete transistor LPF. Grenadier is the source of clock and pulse LFO, and also the sequenced bassline. 2015."

Korg Arp Odyssey vs. Ritm 2

Published on May 5, 2015 Vladimir Kolomiets

"Just try to find out how many different is between both of this instruments.
P.S. I´m not a good player on it, sorry. Some 'Hall'-Effect from Alesis Mixer is on it."

TORINO SYNTH MEETING 2015 June 7 Details

First announced here, additional details on the event are in.

You'll find the full program for the event here.

All the news, the workshops and live is on their website here.

You'll find the facebook event page here.

Currently signed up for the event are:
- ERICA SYNTHS presents the new ACIDBOX2 (exclusive)
- ELEKTRON + DATALINE for overbridge
- ARTURIA Beatstep PRO
- ROLAND all the new instruments!!
- GRP SYNTHESIZER R24 Sequencer (exclusive)
- DATALINE LIVE for the first time in Italy

Update: List of exhibitors:
ACCESS (DE)
APOGEE (USA)
ARTURIA (FR)
BASTL INSTRUMENTS (CZ)
DAVE SMITH (USA)
ELEKTRON (SE)
ERICA SYNTHS (LV)
EUTERPE SYNTHESIZER LABORATORIES (I)
FRAP TOOLS (I)
GRP SYNTHESIZER (I)
KINETIK LABORATORIES (I)
MIDIMUSIC (I)
MIDIWARE (I)
MOOG (USA)
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS (DE)
NOVATION (UK)
PATCHBLOCKS (UK)
RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES (DE)
ROLAND (I)
SEELAKE (I)
SENNHEISER (DE)
SOUND MACHINES (I)
SOUNDWAVE (I)
TEENAGE ENGINEERING (SE)
WALDORF (DE)

Synthrotek MST 104HP Eurorack Modular Synthesizer System Demo for Tokyo Modular Festival

Published on May 5, 2015 synthrotek

"http://www.synthrotek.com/products/ms...

Check out Thomas Fang's demo of the 104 HP system that will be on display at the 2015 Tokyo & Kyoto Festival of Modular"

MIDI Club JunoCTRL Knob Box for Roland Juno Series

"MIDI Club is excited to announce its first hardware product, the JunoCtrl. This specialized MIDI controller is the most comprehensive and affordable way to unleash the full potential of five of the best Polyphonic Analog Roland Synthesizers: The Alpha Juno 1, Alpha Juno 2, MKS-50, HS-10, and HS-80.

The JunoCtrl has all of the same features of the Roland PG-300 and more, allowing more complete integration of your synthesizer and DAW/Sequencer.

Features

MIDI In port allows passthrough of all MIDI messages to the synthesizer
Three modes of operation:
CTRL Mode: Conventional synthesizer control as well as built-in CC conversion allowing synthesizer parameters to be controlled by almost any DAW/sequencer through CC messages
CC Mode: JunoCtrl functions as a generic MIDI controller, sending out CC messages over MIDI to control any hardware/software device or any DAW/Sequencer
DUAL mode: Conventional synthesizer control coupled with CC output and conversion, allowing DAW/sequencer to receive, record and playback physical knob manipulation in real time
For all modes, CC messages and channels are fully assignable
Internal Chord Memory allows for faster chord memory setup and playback on the MKS-50
Snapshot and Snapshot Trigger functions allows for all parameters or a specific set of parameters to be updated simultaneously"

http://midiclub.net

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Twisted Electrons Acid8 - New Hardware Digital/Analog Hybrid Synthesizer

acid8 introduction Published on May 5, 2015

Acid8 Walkthrough

"Acid8 is a fun and easy to use hybrid digital/analog acid machine controlled by a powerful step sequencer.

The heart of Acid8 is an 8-BIT oscillator that can be manipulated to the extreme. You have 16 waveforms to choose from and can even redraw your own! You can apply up to 5 dsp effects at once, invert bits of the didigtal signal for weird harmonics and effects, link the env mod to pitch for percussive sounds and more!

All signal beyond the oscillator is 100% analog offering a punchy VCA and gritty resonant low pass filter.

The built-in step sequencer has all the functionality you would expect from an acid machine and is very easy to use so you’ll be composing patterns effortlessly.

Edit, copy/paste & randomize patterns in real-time without having to stop the sequencer. 8 levels of swing are available to get your grooves going – swing and waveshape info are stored within the pattern!

FEATURES

7 knobs, 1 Rotary Encoder, 22 Buttons and 40 Led back-lit control panel

8-BIT OSCILLATOR
16 waveforms (4 editable in software):
Rectangle: Prophet, Distorted, SID and Perfect Rectangle
Triangle: NES, Prophet, SID and 3-BIT Triangle
Saw: Prophet, TB-303, SID and 3-BIT Saw
Sine: Pure, Overtone Sine, Acoustic Guitar and Piano
Pulse-Width modulation

Arpeggiator

Bit Crushing & Sample Rate Reduction

Envelope Pitch Modulation

Bit invert effect

ANALOG FILTER
Cutoff, Resonance and Envelope Modulation knobs

Accent with depth control knob

SEQUENCER

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BugBrand modular vid #220

Published on May 5, 2015 Phisynth

"BugBrand modular clocked by the Serge. Logic rhythms."

ARP 2600 Synthesizer SN 26685 & 3604-P Keyboard SN 36692 Video Demo

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Pics & details previously captured here.

Fairlight CMI Series IIX synthesizer mainframe complete Page R etc

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via the seller: "Sold as-is because it's missing the music keyboard, alphanumeric keyboard, monitor, and light pen. I will post a video of it playing a music sequence, the only issue I've noticed functionally is with the floppy drives, they are really old and not totally reliable with booting or loading pages. Excellent as a spare cpu for your IIX system, I am selling only because I have three complete Fairlights now. Note that because this was an upgraded Series I machine it does not have MIDI but it is a IIX, it runs page R and has CMI-01A channel cards and the newer dual 6809 cpu setup."

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Moog 285A Vintage Polymoog Controller Pedals for 280A Keyboard Synthesizer

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Korg Polysix Synth - Serviced - Modded and Restored w/ Midi SN 381959

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"The synth has had the following work completed on it by Nekotronics (service notes included) and it's calibration/tuning will be checked before shipping.

- New antique pine case/body
- Tubbutec Modysex mods (More info below)
- New push buttons
- Keyboard contacts have been fully cleaned and work perfectly
- Pots have been cleaned/replaced
- New removable battery
- Fully calibrated
- Fully tuned

Tubbutec Modysex mods

This is an excellent mod that replaces the key assigner chip with a custom one. It adds a lot of features and most importantly midi in and out! Theres a lot to list here but the arpegiator has step sequencer and you can have poly unison too. Heres a short list of the features and a video explaining them. [video here - note this Polysix does not appear to have the additional Spread knobs in the video.]

More info can be found here ... http://tubbutec.de/modypoly/

And heres the manual for a full feature list http://tubbutec.de/files/Modysix-User-Manual-v1.4.pdf

Main features

Midi in + Midi out
Sustain Pedal input
Additional play modes: 2 Voice, 3 Voice, Polychord, extended unison mode
New arpeggiator / sequencer mode: Powerarp
All functions are easily accessible via buttons: suitable for live use
Midi controls arpeggiator clock, triggers the arp, filter, pitch bend * and more
Midi output of arpeggiator, chords and powerarp sequences or simple keypresses
S/H LFO and fast triangular LFO for filter
Midi channels and various other options can be configured without external tools
High quality midi sockets and sustain pedal jack
For a complete list of features please refer to the user manual."

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Yamaha CS-20M Synthesizer

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PPG Wave 2.2 (factory midi)

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via the seller:

"A really, rather nice Wave 2.2, with all the works done. I've owned this for some years, and, in that time, all of the common points have been dealt with. The list includes, but is not limited to -

Keyboard bushings
Power supply caps / regulators
Card connectors replaced with gold plated (clears up a lot of potential issues with ppgs)
Virtual music O/S 8.3 chips installed
Cosmetic works

etc etc. I'm sure there's actually more - if you really want the details, ill dig out the paperwork."

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Microwave XTk Motion Pads

"A selection of demos for motion and pad sounds.

All sounds in this demo are single programs and have just one layer, sometimes with dual unisono, i.e. four oscillators per voice.

All sounds are from the Waldorf Microwave XTk synthesizer and were programmed by me, Christopher Arndt.

Recorded with a BOSS BR-600 hardware digital recorder and mixed with Tracktion 6 DAW on Linux. Reverb added with zita-reverb LADSPA plug-in.

Image CC0 Public Domain from mmtmonline on pixabay: pixabay.com/de/audio-ton-muster-technologie-585399

Waldorf Microwave XTkSound ProgrammingSound DemoSynthesizerTracktion 6BOSS BR-6002015"

Novation MoroderNova?

Published on May 5, 2015 GiorgioMoroderVEVO

Comes in at 2:45. Screen grab below. Just a custom skinned Mininova? Novation & Moroder collaboration on a new Mininova featuring a Moroder soundbank?

Microsoft Surface 3 - Full Review and SP3 Comparison for Music Production

Published on May 4, 2015 Molten Music Technology

Summary after 34.

"The deepest review you will ever see of the new Microsoft Surface 3. I demonstrate it running actual software, comparing performance to the Surface Pro 3, showing you what it's actually capable of. You know it can run Office and use the internets but how well does it run Cubase, Pro Tools, PhotoShop, Maschine? This is the only review you'll ever need.
http://www.surfaceproaudio.com
http://www.moltenmusictechnology.com"

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FM4 Preset Demos - FM4 Rack Extension for Reason In the Works

Published on May 5, 2015

"FM4 is a 4 operator fm synthesizer for iPad & Reason by Primal Audio.

This is a demo of some of the leads sounds the FM4 can produce. All sounds are presets that ship with the FM4 rack extension for Reason. No effects or processing has been added.

**FM4 Rack extension for Reason comming very soon**"

Playlist:
FM4 presets - Leads
FM4 presets - Combinator patches
FM4 presets - Pads & strings
FM4 presets - Bass

iTunes: FM4 - Primal Audio

Omnisphere 2 Demos - keybdwizrd

Omnisphere 2 Demo #1 - keybdwizrd Published on May 5, 2015 Michael Walthius

"Demo of factory presets included in the new Omnisphere 2 upgrade from Spectrasonics."

Update:

Omnisphere 2 Demo #2 - keybdwizrd

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Vectr 2.0 + Pocket Operator

Published on May 5, 2015 Matt Heins

"Vectr 2.0 + Pocket Operator = Synchronized Clocked Insanity"