Befaco DIY Modular Synth Workshop June 13/14 at NK Berlin

Befaco is having another workshop on June 13 & 14 at NK Berlin. The details follow:

"You will learn the basics for building your own modules from the most simple parts. At the end you will have a module to begin a system or to add to your existing rack. Participants can decide between any of the modules that are available.

In the workshop one can build at least one device, and the more experienced can build more than one module. Modules are in Eurorack format, and you can choose between Banana or mini-jack connector.

More info: http://www.nkprojekt.de/befaco-diy-modular-synth-workshop/

befacosynth@gmail.com"

New ELECTRIBE SAMPLER 2 ! - WHAT'S DIFFERENT? and Best UNBOXING - Review Part A

Published on May 30, 2015 VJ FRANZ K

"ES2 & E2 - what's different? ANSWERS HERE!
Also an original example beat 'Noisy Neighborhood', and sampling demo.
VJ Franz K has the info for you first! ; - ) Please subscribe.

Subscribe to VJ Franz K "The Drum Machinist" for more videos like this! Electribe master with a decade of experience on the entire series, Volca user since Day One. Ask questions, leave requests and comments!

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'This is the High Tech Lifestyle, and we are Living It To The Fullest.'

All music featured in this video is my original composition, played with the synthesizers I am demonstrating."

TIME SLICE and LOOPS - ELECTRIBE SAMPLER 2 - Review Part B

Published on Jun 1, 2015 VJ FRANZ K

"Sampling My Voice, Making a TimeSliced Loop! Using Drum and Intrument Loops included in the ES2 ROM to Make a Beat, and more, are included in Part B of my Review / Demonstration of the New Electribe Sampler 2 from KORG! This is a machine that's going to be really popular, especially after people understand what it can do… You can make complete Hip Hop, EDM, Experimental Music or whatever you like with a full featured sampler ( with synth OSC included! ) like this."

Macbeth Micromac-d Desktop Synth

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via the seller: "MINT Condition, as new. 3VCO Standalone desktop synth. High quality build and sound. Current retail $3.2K. Amazing sounding. Probably the best quality synth, both in terms of build and sound i have ever used. Need to sell for $$ of course. Bought new from Awave. Lives in a professional studio and in MINT condition."

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YAMAHA DX100 ARP SEQUENCER and ODYSSEY Mk3 DIGI-ATOM 4800 Roland SPH-323 PHASE SHIFTER

Published on May 30, 2015 weltron2010

"YAMAHA DX100 has been controlled by ARP SEQUENCER and ODYSSEY Mk3 .
CV GATE signal has been converted into a MIDI signal by DIGI-ATOM 4800
YAMAHA DX100 preset sound "PA 4 Elec Grand" has been added the effect by Roland SPH-323 PHASE SHIFTER."

Synthrotek DLY DEMO

Published on May 30, 2015 synthrotek

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Koushion + littleBits + Ableton + MicroBrute :: CV Step Sequencer

Published on May 30, 2015 experimentalsynth

"Koushion [iTunes] + littleBits combine to make a great CV Step Sequencer. Add Ableton Live and you also get some great tempo-synced effects. Applying all that to an Arturia MicroBrute results in some great sounds.

Learn more at experimentalsynth.com"

MARSH UDS KIT МАРШ VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG DRUM SYNTHESIZER with 5 Pads

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""Marsh" - Musical drum kit, consisting of: a synthesis module, 5 external drum pads on the rack, bass drum pedal sensor for fastening, connecting cords. Sound synthesis module has 6 standard channels with identical parameters of sound production.

Controls on the front panel:
6 channels with identical parametrs (from up):
- control indicators
- tone (time/frequency)
- HF- LF button
- glissando
- ballance
- noise duration
- on\off button
- frequency resonance
- level
Separate channel outputs (1-6) - 1\4 TRS "Jack" sockets
Right (General dimensions):
LF-timbre-HF
Volume
Output left/right channel (stereo) - 1\4 TRS "Jack" sockets
Headphones output (mono)
Back panel:
Trigger's inputs (1-6)
Sensitivity
Output (left+right)
Grounding
On\Off
Voltage: 220V"

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Arp 2600 Analogue Semi-Modular Synth with Mods

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"Arp 2600, Model 3604-p keyboard. Manuals and Patchbook for the 2600, new patch cables, power cord, and keyboard to synth connector plus keyboard extension cable. Pictures are of the actual unit for sale.

The synth is fully functioning and sounds amazing. It could however probably use a service at an appropriate point. A few of the sliders are a little noisy and will need cleaning or replacing.
The unit has been tinkered with in it's past to add in some additional pots and switches. They actually add some really useful functionality. Each oscillator has an extra pot which provides extra fine tune which is really useful when dialling in any syncing between the oscillators. Each oscillator also has a 3 position switch that switches the oscillator octave. Very useful for building stacked oscillators quickly rather than using the frequency slider. On the ADSR you can see a switch over the attack and release sliders. The attack switch doubles the attack range and the release switch half the release range."

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Prophet 12 old school sounds

"Home made presets with analog vibes (no external fx used for this recording)"



"String machine like home made sounds (no external fx used for this recording)"

Roland GR-77B Vintage Bass Guitar Synthesizer vs GR-700 Demo Features Review

Published on May 30, 2015 WayneJoness

http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-77B.htm

Preset audio demos below.

"The Roland GR-77B is the greatest bass guitar synth you have probably never heard of! The GR-77B has a superior synth engine, built around the fat classic vintage Roland JX-8P, and a quick 32 millisecond average response time, and tracking that outclasses both modern and vintage bass synths that rely on pitch-toMIDI conversion.

Both the GR-77B, and its older brother, the Roland GR-33B, benefit from following on the heels of more well-known guitar predecessors, the GR-700 and GR-300 guitar synths. In each case, the bass version has improved design and features.

This video details the features of the Roland GR-77B, and compares the GR-77B with the GR-700. The soundtrack for the video was performed entirely on with the GR-77b, with Stylus RMX only providing the rhythm/drums."

Roland GR-77B Vintage Bass Guitar Synthesizer - User Presets Demo


"Quick listen through banks 1- 4, the user presets from the amazing vintage Roland Bass Synthesizer, the GR-77B.

The video starts with a demo the tuning feature, and also shows use of the LFO touch pad, and the latching/unlatching hold pedal."

Roland GR-77B Vintage Bass Guitar Synthesizer - Factory Presets Demo + EV-5 Pith/Filter Mod

Published on May 30, 2015

"Quick listen through banks 5- 8, the fixed factory presets from the amazing vintage Roland Bass Synthesizer, the GR-77B.

The video starts with a demo of using a Roland EV-5 with the Pitch and Filter pedal inputs on the rear panel, plus use of the LFO touch pads on the guitar."

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Improvisation XXXXIX

Published on May 30, 2015 Sacred Synthesis

"This piece is a good argument in favor of synthesizers having twelve to sixteen voices. The envelope and filter settings are such that, when the eight voices are exceeded, a rather violent "pop" results as the notes are re-assigned. I don't think it ruins the music if kept to a minimum, but it profoundly affects the keyboard technique needed, so that the player has to constantly be aware of the patch's constraints

Of course, I could have poly chained the keyboard and module, and that would have given me such a sixteen-voice instrument, but I much prefer to run them in parallel - merely MIDI-ed together and panned to opposite sides, so as to give a fuller richer stereo sound in eight voices.

The music is modeled on a Prelude and Fugue format, but the so-called "Fugue" in this case is only an Imitation - a piece based on a theme that continuously but freely alters it in various ways. Whereas, a traditional fugue follows a stricter form. Fugue is positively my favorite type of music.

Instrumentation:
DSI Prophet '08 Keyboard
DSI Prophet '08 Module
DSI Evolver Desktop
Hammond XPK 200L Pedalboard

Reverb from Lexicon MX300

Recorded live directly to CD

All music property of Sacred Synthesis"

KORG ARP Odyssey Performance

Published on May 30, 2015 Olivier Briand

"A Performance by Olivier Briand with the KORG ARP Odyssey, in one take, only reverbe and delay added to the original sound."

Audiothingies P6 Virtual Analog Synth

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"A DIY polyphonic synthesizer | chorder | arp with FX’s

With 2 oscillators, 1 sub-oscillator, a switchable 4-pole lowpass and multimode 2-pole filter, 3 envelopes and 3 LFOs per voice, the P6 is capable of producing a large array of classic analog-like sounds, pads, strings, brasses, organs, leads, basses, arpeggios, fx’s and even drum sounds."

Moog Realistic MG-1 Analog Synthesizer. Pro Restored and Modified SN 1490

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"Moog / Realistic MG-1 Concertmate analog synthesizer. Model 42-4000, Serial #1490

It has been professionally serviced, thoroughly cleaned inside and out, calibrated, and modified!

Modifications performed:
RCA jacks have been removed
Main audio output has been converted to 1/4" jack
Increased main output level
Added 1/4" jack input to filter
Added square wave pulse width controls for tone sources 1 and 2
LFO rate switch added for stock, slow, and slower LFO speeds
Enhanced keyboard trigger speed for faster key response
Increased low end range for tone source 2, with switch for stock or lower octave tuning mode
Tone Source 2 Detune now has more than 1 octave range up or down
Increased polyphony tone output level to mixer
Lower circuit board supported for better structural integrity

The old deteriorating foam on the inside has been removed.
All keys removed and cleaned
Key contacts cleaned and reformed
All switches and rotary pots cleaned
Slide control potentiometers have been disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated.
All solder connections have been checked, and re-soldered as needed.
Fully calibrated to factory specifications

Everything works. Sounds great.
This is the custom MG-1 you've been waiting for!"

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Roland System-100m D set with 181 Key Fully Working Fully Serviced

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"Unit 112.121.130.140.150 w/181 Key"

SNs 991327, 223692, 202585, 242846, ??????

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Rare Performance Music Systems Syntar for Sale

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PS SN 0981009

"One of the last and rarest keyboards from the South Florida Keyboard Collectors Estate Sale

Only 8 of these were ever made [see the update below], it is the rarest of the rare and its safe to say you will probably not see another one of these on ebay ever

Unit powers up but keyboard not functioning properly, the same note sounds for all the keys played"

Update: word is this is likely the late Mel Morley's (aka midimel's) Syntar. Also, there were more than 8 made. There was 15, 12 were completed and 3 made their way into the Mattson EML system.

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ARP 2500 - Deep Future House

Published on May 30, 2015 DJjondent

"A mix using the ARP 2500.
The original samples were recorded on this video:
https://youtu.be/uOvcMBZy_RQ
The drums were added later."

ARP 2500 Envelope Generators

Published on Nov 6, 2014

"A bit of experimentation with the 1046 Module - The Quad Envelope Generator.
ARP 2500 EGs have both Gate & Trig inputs.
This is a really cool feature. If you apply another trigger signal while the gate is still present the cycle
will restart. ..a good way for creating multi-peak envelopes.

You can see some pics and a bit of info on this patch here:
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2014..."

Wolfgangschaltung – Live@HK2015

Published on May 30, 2015 wolfgangschaltung

"Live improvisation at the Happy Knobbing 2015" Buchla 200e.

Roland TR-606 triggering Roland Juno-60 arpeggiator

Published on May 30, 2015 Hyboid a.k.a. Astro Chicken

"Roland TR-606 triggering Roland Juno-60 arpeggiator.
Bassline: Roland SH-09 (driven by Roland CSQ-600 CV/Gate sequencer)
FX: Roland SRV-2000 (reverb on drums)"

ALESIS ANDROMEDA A6 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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The seller also has a Signed Meng Qi Sidrassi Qin listed here, details and pics captured here and here.

Black Chimera Instruments Ltd bC16 mk5 modular synthesizer

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Chimeras were notorious for taking forever to be delivered if ever.

via the seller: "I ordered a Chimera bC16 synth sometime around the start of Obama's first term. It arrived in January. In the intervening time, I have acquired more than enough gear and frankly want this albatross out of my house.

Patchable with mini banana cables.

Used by Throbbing Gristle & a bunch of fancy brits with the clout to get their synths delivered on time.

Absolutely mint condition. Includes MIDI Din adapter, power supply, inverter, 1/4" jack to 2mm banana cable, 10 mini banana (2mm) patch cables"

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Blue Roland SH101- Classic Analogue Synthesiser, with O.G Mod Grip

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"It has a new replacement battery cover, (O.G ones tend to break after 20 years!)

Comes with O.G MGS-1 Mod grip, and power supply."

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Cyclone Analogic TT303 Bass Bot

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"The Bass Bot is an analog, monophonic synthesizer and sequencer, an incredible reproduction of one of the most sought-after analog synths ever. The sound is authentic not because of good sampling or modeling, but because it uses identical circuitry: classic transistor-based circuit design, using 21st century technology.

The sequencer uses classic step-entry programming, and stores up to 224 editable patterns, as well as 224 bot-generated preset (non-editable) patterns. The Bass Bot holds 7 songs of up to 127 bars, with everything stored in onboard flash memory, which means it will stay there when you turn the unit off..."

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Analogue Solutions Leipzig-s Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

01-The Analogue Solutions Leipzig-s: Part 1: Oscillators

Published on May 30, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillators present on the Analogue Solutions Leipzig-s synthesizer.

Please support my work!
http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

02-The Analogue Solutions Leipzig-s: Part : Oscillators Part 2

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strng - new 16 voice polyphonic karplus-strong synthesizer for iPad & iPhone

Published on May 30, 2015 humbletune

"Strng is a string synthesiser inspired by the karplus-strong alghorithm. The physical modelling starts with a short burst of noise that then guided by a tuned delay buffer and string tension filter, generates plucked string like sounds. No samples are used. Strng is 16 voice polyphonic and can be controlled with an in app 25 key chromatic keyboard or connect prefered midi controller through USB or Wifi. To further shape the sound two post effects are available, a ping-pong stereo delay and two channel resonant filter controlled by two LFOs.

Website: http://www.humbletune.com/strng/
App store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id993782..."

"Strng is a string synthesiser inspired by the karplus-strong alghorithm. The physical modelling starts with a short burst of noise that then guided by a tuned delay buffer and string tension filter, generates plucked string like sounds. No samples are used. Strng is 16 voice polyphonic and can be controlled with an in app 25 key chromatic keyboard or connect prefered midi controller through USB or Wifi. To further shape the sound two post effects are available, a ping-pong stereo delay and two channel resonant filter controlled by two LFOs.

+++ String synthesis engine
+++ 16 voice poliphony
+++ Audiobus
+++ IAA
+++ Core MIDI
+++ 25 multitouch keyboard
+++ Save/Load
+++ Gain control
+++ Tune, Detune control
+++ ADSR Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release
+++ Noise (length, sample crush)
+++ Noise pre filter
+++ String tension
+++ Stereo ping-pong delay
+++ Two channel resonant low pass filter LFOs"

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Vectorspace for Reaktor

Published on May 30, 2015 Peter Dines

"Vectorspace is a gestural sequenced sampler for Reaktor. Get it at http://reaktortips.com/2015/05/vector..."

"Vectorspace is a CPU friendly sample based ensemble for Reaktor whose sound at any given time is a superposition of gestural sequencers and effects. It also includes a sequeggiator – a probabilistic sequenced arpeggiator – that plays staggered chords as polyphonic sequences, creating a constantly evolving blend of rhythm and harmony.

It can also be played as a more traditional sampler, a soundscape creator or as a physically modelled synth using the sampled material as an exciter and the resonator effect as a body. The resonator is polyphonic and responsive to note and chord changes. Its partials can be tuned, damped and skewed to create bell, percussion and drum sounds, or abstract reverberations.

The sample position, sample length, grain spacing and envelope parameters can all be automated, as can the resonator, growl, filter and delay effects. Each XY fader can run in smooth or quantized mode, and quantized mode allows you to set individual clock speeds and sequence lengths for the X and Y axes of each automated fader. Quantized mode also gives you the opportunity to edit and fine tune the level of each step in a fader’s X and Y sequences. This makes it easy to create gated rhythmic filter effects or gradual changes. Sample position and automated fader controls can be controlled by MIDI (see mappings on panel B) or OSC.

It is impossible to predict precisely what sounds will be produced when you have various effects activated with different sequence lengths on different parameters. But at the same time, the gestures and sequence settings are under your control, so the end result will be a blend of your intent and the superposition of the cycling sequences. Think of it as an “inspire-o-graph” for sound, a machine collaborator to bounce back your ideas transformed. What it’s not good for: wobble basses, control freaks, type “A” personalities. Loosen up!

Vectorspace also features a compressor to even out the sound, and a microtuning macro that allows you to define any equal tempered tuning in either cents or Hz. Set a 5 or 7 tone scale for an easy exotic sound with no wrong notes or choose a 17 note octave division as the basis for an Eastern tuning."

Soulsby Synthesizers Atmegatron PCB Open Source 8-Bit Synth

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"The Atmegatron is a revolutionary new synthesizer that takes classic 80s Chiptune sounds and adds powerful new features.

Musicians will love it because it is quick and easy to create and manipulate amazing sounds. The Atmegatron can do everything from bright square wave leads, to dirty basses, to wild sci-fi effects.

Programmers will love it because it is built on the Arduino platform and the software is open source. This allows programmers to change or add new features and upload them to the Atmegatron.

You don't need to be a programming genius to use the Atmegatron PCB. Even people with basic programming knowledge will find it straight forward to tweak the software and upload it to the synth. The software is written using the Arduino environment, which can be downloaded for free from the Arduino website and is incredibly quick and easy to use. If you have ever fancied digging a bit deeper with digital synthesis but have been too nervous, the Atmegatron is what you've been waiting for!

Features

All the functionality of the Atmegatron Complete
8-bit monophonic MIDI synthesizer
Quick and intuitive controls, no complex menu systems
Huge selection of waveforms and filters
Powerful synthesis features that takes Chiptune
beyond 80s computer sounds
Advanced arpeggiator sequencer
Analogue bass boost for warm bass sounds
Download the open source code from the downloads page
Download the free Arduino development environment
Tutorials and forums to help programmers
Upload software using FTDI cable
The Atmegatron PCB is designed for software programmers and hackers. It is a developer product and is very fragile because it does not have a case. Musicians wanting a synth for the studio or live are strongly recommended to go for the Atmegatron Complete."

Roger Linn AKAI MPC 60 mkII SN A91115-00115

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"Perfect Working - v 3.10 max memory"

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Ghost Ship Patch

Published on May 30, 2015 PaulLawlerMusic

"Mixed Eurorack System Modular Patch."

(Electribe2) (EMX2) "Bringing down false gods"

Published on May 30, 2015 j j

Maltese Cannons and White Noises!

Published on May 30, 2015 Wein Glas

"The Sound of the Kilpatrick Audio Format Modular Synthesizer enters the Capital of Malta!"

ARTURIA MiniBrute SE // Diamond Memory Lane 2 // the AMBIENT WAY // Part 3

Published on May 30, 2015 LESINDES

"Strictly Monophonic Pad"

Steve & Ollilab - 17 Sleep / Second Berlin School jam session

Published on May 30, 2015 ollilaboratories

Update: First take posted later here.

"Ok guys, this is it! :) Our second live improvisation Berlin School style jam session. This time round Steve has an even bigger ass modular... i mean seriously, just look at that beast! I have no idea whats going on in that box other than that it sounds and looks awesome.. so if you have any questions in detail on that one, direct them to steve. :D

So... technically, we did a recording prior this one (this is take 2) but i was stupid enough to not check my SD card in my audio recorder... which means we got cut off. I will however upload this one aswell, when i have the time to edit the video and all on that first session (take 1)... both me and steve think that it has better build ups etc toward the end so even if its not complete wed like to share that one with you all.

This track is very VERY psychedelic with pink floyd vibes all over the place playing the melodies on the System-1.. its way more laid back that our first piece. Let us know what you think.

Steves Gear list: Doepfer Eurorack Modular system 4xP9 cases filled to the brim with modules.. some of which he has built himself, (i wont list them in detail, if you have questions please ask and well try to answer)

Steve on youtube is "pxguru2329" so please tag him when asking
specifically on the modular.

https://www.youtube.com/user/pxguru2329

Ollilab Gear list: ms-20, TR-8, System-1, elektron analog four, KORG volca bass x 2, volca keys, arturia microbrute and the KORG SQ-1 sequencer.

FX used on the track: Jomox T-resonator mkII, SolidGoldFX electroman + SurfRider III, Kaoss Pad, Strymon Timeline, mooer reecho, zoom G3

Enjoy! ;)"

iPad MoogLP microKorgSound0530

Published on May 30, 2015 ryouichi harada

FARFISA SYNTORCHESTRA (1975) + Krautrock Phaser DEMO (analog synth + schulte clone) #39

Published on May 30, 2015 VolcaRock

"FARFISA SYNTORCHESTRA - Demo of an Italian analog string synthesizer with a mono synth section played through FX:
Krautrock Phaser, analog stereo delay and digital reverb.
Farfisa is well known for organs and their string machine with mono synth from the mid seventies was also used by Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching / Ash Ra Tempel and Vangelis.

Although it is a preset synthesizer with less tweaking possibilities you can get some interesting lead and great string, pad, organ and piano sounds, especially with combining the mono and the polysection.

The Krautrock Phaser is a hand build clone of the Schulte Compact Phasing A . It sounds beautiful with the Syntorchetra. I mostly used slow settings. For analog stereo delay I used two Vintage Time Machines from Behringer which are built into one housing. The reverb comes from a Lexicon MPX-100."

Serge Twisting Metal Feedback Res EQ

Published on May 29, 2015 djangosfire

"A casual Serge feedback patch:

Massive timbral shaping of the NTO and a DUSG (as VCO) as they are mixed and modified via Wave Shaper and Wave Multipliers.... Then signal is split though a VCF and jammed into the WAD with manual Res EQ band tweaking (the Res EQ is in a feedback loop of the WAD).

Other crazy bits happening (out through a Freq Shifter etc) - result is a great heavy 'twisting metal' sonics.

Sorry for yet again cruddy iphone audio.... didn't plan to make a vid, but the patch just exploded, and had to share :)

Cheers! - Djangosfire"

The Ctrl - Distort The 909

Uploaded on Dec 7, 2009 eLeCtRoToT

"Roland TR-909

Full MIDI Controlled
Connected with a Boss Distortion Unit ( PEDAL ) DS-1
and a Boss Super Over Drive SD-1

i didn´t use a Computer Software or anything!!
Quasimidi Sirius as Sequencer,
Roland JP-8000 for Leads
and Roland MC-303 for the Typical 303 Acid sounds

All Percussions,Bass Drum,Snare,Low Tom,Mid Tom,Hi Tom,Rim Shot,Hand Clap,Close and Open Hi Hat,Crash and Ride is the Pure TR-909!!!!"

Gabber.