Overcycler DIY 6 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer from GliGli - Maker of the Prophet-600 Firmware Update

This one in via Soviet Space Child, via reddit, posted on June 24, 2015 by sfxgligli:

"It's a 6 voice polysynth. Each voice is 2 wavetable oscillators into a VCF into a VCA. I deliberately made it so the oscillators can strongly overdrive the SSM2044 filter, which stays very musical and smooth even when overdriven (eg you can hear it on the opening arpeggios). The voices are also panned left to right on the stereo output to get some spatialization."

Note the synth appears to have been completed back in 2013 based on the date of the demo above as well as previous posts on the GliGli website.

You might know GliGli from the P600fw firmware update for the Prophet-600 and the Matrix 1000 ROM upgrade. This 6 voice DIY hardware hybrid synth is called Overcycler. Some of the work behind it actually made it's way into the P600fw update.

From October 9, 2013:
"It will be:
- An expander, in a slanted box.
- 6 voice polyphonic with separate outs, 4 part multitimbral.
- Hybrid , two 12bit DACs per voice (wavetable oscillators for now), one SSM2044 filter, and 1/4 of SSM2164 VCA.
- Using a 20x4 characters LCD / 16 keys keypad / 10 potentiometers user interface.
- Using relatively simple hardware, strongly based on the KISS principle :)
- Having a strong character, each stage will allow some overdrive (filter, VCAs, ...)

I learned a lot while working on the Prophet 600, and I thought it could help me design a slightly different synth from the usual analog ones, more or less inspired by the PPG Wave.

Nothing groundbreaking, Mutable Instruments have done this for a while, but I had an unused set of SSM2044/SSM2164, and I wanted to see how far I could go in simplifying a polyphonic hybrid synthesizer."

Custom Roland JD-XA in White

Some pics of the upcoming Roland JD-XA in a custom white finish via Morel Muziek BV.

MOOG LITTLE PHATTY GREEN "TOXIC" EDITION STAGE II ANALOG SYNTHESIZER w/ CV Expansion!

Published on Jun 24, 2015 SynthgodXXX

"MOOG LITTLE PHATTY GREEN "TOXIC" EDITION
STAGE II ANALOG SYNTHESIZER w/ CV Expansion!
100% ZERO talking!! Hell Yes!!!!
**WATCH IN HD!**

This is the Limited Edition GREEN 'Toxic' Little Phatty
Stage II Analog Synthesizer exclusive from
CRAZY DAVE'S MUSIC in Jacksonville, Florida USA
It is #12 of 30. The original owner had sent this one in to
MOOG Music to have the CV Out Expansion installed.
It's even cooler than it already was before!
Goes GREAT with my 'Toxic' MOOG Minitaur!!!!

Classic Leads, Basses, SFX, S&H, Modulation & more!

I am not trying to show off my playing skills, just letting the
YouTube Universe see this exclusive limited edition model in action.
Recorded into Ableton Live 9 with SOFT GROOVE DELAY!

Thank you for watching!
Please subscribe!!
More synthesizer videos coming soon!
Rik

06/24/2015"

Vintage "The Kitten" by Octave Electronics Inc Analog Synthesizer w/Case

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New Yamaha Reface Teaser Features CS80, DX7, YC-10 and CP70

https://yamahasynth.com

Follow-up to this teaser video. Below is a second teaser video that touches on the small size of the upcoming synth and further below are a couple of YouTube demos for the original YC-10 and CP70 if you are curious what they sounded like.


"Remember These?" Uploaded on Jun 16, 2015 Yamaha Corporation of America

Below:

We all know what the CS80 and DX7 are capable of sounding like. For fun I did a quick search on the YC-10 electric organ and found the video below. Nice bass coming out of it. Below that is a demo of the CP70 playing the main piano line for U2s New Years Day. It currently has the highest number of hits on YouTube for a non commercial demo of the CP70.


Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012 organ69hiko

"Yamaha YC-10 demo by Shinichiro Sudo

Copyright 2012 organ69 All Rights Reserved."

Yamaha CP70 Piano

Uploaded on Aug 12, 2007 dokterstrings

"I love this piano !"

New Kurzweil Artis SE introduction

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Soundria.Com

"Welcome to the new fantastic lightweight piano from Kurzweil!"

Control Voltage Upcoming Events: Qu-Bit Electronix Tri-ger Demo, Discussion & Raffle This Saturday

via Control Voltage in Portland, OR:

"This Saturday, from 7-9pm, the Qu-Bit Electronix crew will be on hand here at Control Voltage to celebrate the release of their latest module, Tri-ger (3-channel, pattern recorder/looper/manual gate). There will be:

• Comprehensive demo & discussion
• Complimentary beverages
• Hangout & jam
• RAFFLE FOR A FREE TRI-GER"

SidTracker 64 Live Jam with Commando and midi keyboard setup tutorial

Published on Jun 24, 2015 SidTracker 64

iTunes: SidTracker64 - Daniel Larsson

"Learn how to set up your midi controller / keyboard with SidTracker 64 and then check out some possibilites with live jamming.

Commando tune by Rob Hubbard, used with kind permission from Chris Abbott."

Future Retro Mondovox Demo

Published on Jun 24, 2015 FutureRetroSynths

"Overview of the features and functions of the Future Retro Mondovox polyphonic MIDI processor. Play up to 16 monophonic synthesizers polyphonically. Or play multitimbral synthesizers in new ways."

Buchla 200e Videos by Pere Villez

Buchla 200e. Blip Lissajous from Pere Villez on Vimeo.

"Buchla 200e System 7 fed through convolved piano resonance and spring reverb."


Buchla 200e. Cogs counterpointed by sporadic moaning from Pere Villez on Vimeo.

"Buchla 200e System 7 improvisation fed through convolved piano resonance and spring reverb."


Buchla 200e Study 01 from Pere Villez on Vimeo.

"First experiments with Buchla 200e System 7. ©Pere Villez 2015"

Vermona DRM1 MKII Analog Drum Synth

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Love the shiny chrome knobs on these.

Yamaha TG100 General MIDI Module Demo Song

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo song for the Yamaha TG100 synthesizer recorded direct with no additional effects.

The TG100 is a General MIDI tone generator based on 12-bit sample playback. Its limited sample ROM is noticeably lo-fi, and it had trouble competing against other 16-bit GM ROMpler modules of the era like the Roland SC-55. It was succeeded by the Yamaha TG300 and then the Yamaha MU80. While it is inexpensive on the used market, the TG100 is still somewhat popular for retro gaming setups."

Zoom Streetboxx SB-246 Drum Machine Demo Song

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo song from the Zoom Streetboxx SB-246 drum machine recorded direct with no additional effects.

The Streetboxx is a drum machine with a sound set geared toward hip-hop. The sounds, which include more than 500 drum and percussion samples plus two dozen basses, were programmed by Beat Kangz. They went on to create the BKE Beat Thang, a much more high-end drum machine. The SB-246 is very inexpensive on the used market and is a good choice for a budget drum machine with a large sound set."

Erica Synths - Black LFO

Published on Jun 24, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Next up in the series of videos on the new Black series of modules from Erica Synths is the LFO. A very nicely feature packed LFO with tap tempo, clock input, division and multiplication of the clock, 7 wave shapes, CV over rate and an internal Attack / Decay or Hold / Decay envelope generator which will loop or can be played via a gate. The envelope affects an on board VCA giving you LFO amplitude control with the envelope (very cool!).

www.ericasynth.lv

Hit like and subscribe for more videos every week and check the Patreon link to see how you can support my channel.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

Ladik D-333 + R-330 + R-110 Demo 1

Published on Jun 24, 2015 RuprechtM

I don't believe the D-333 and R-110 have been featured before.

Fairlight CMI IIx "Vinyl Sampling Demonstration"

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Wavemeister

"Operated by Sam Irl (Jazz & Milk Recordings / https://soundcloud.com/sam-irl)
Edited by Gerhard Senz (http://www.quadramat.com/)
Produced by Wavemeister (http://www.wavemeister.net/)

Fairlight audio recorded in 24 Bit with an Apogee Symphony I/O Soundcard & Pro Tools without any post-processing, compression or limiting.

© Wavemeister Pfitscher KG, Vienna 2015"

Uber Rare EMS SYNTHI Clone, The Ionic Performer Synthesizer - Demos

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

Here's something you definitely don't see everyday. The Ionic Performer was essentially a clone of the EMS SYNTHI in keyboard form. The buttons take the place of the pin matrix found on the EMS SYNTHI & VCS3. See the Ionic channel for previous posts, and the Ionic Performer website for more.

Video description: "Demo of the Ionic Performer Synthesizer (1973 floor model from Ionic Industries) made for a person interested in obtaining it from me. It's unscripted, so, you know. More info, demos, historical info, etc., on my Ionic Performer website."

Ionic Performer Synthesizer: How to Unstick Keys

Published on Jun 24, 2015

"This quick video was made for a person interested in obtaining this Ionic Performer from me. It is a fixed-camera video just to help him out, so forgive the occasional off-screen moments."

EML-101 Technical Overview

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Synthesizer Keith

"This video gives a technical overview of an Electrocomp EML-101."

Sequenced Bass Without A Sequencer On the EML-101

Published on Jun 24, 2015

"This video shows how to generate a sequenced bass sound on the EML-101, without any external equipment."

ARP 2500 - The speed of Life

Published on Jun 24, 2015 DJjondent

"The modules being used here are two VCOs,: two filters & a EG. (1047, 1006, 1046)... plus the sequencer & mixer.
More info & pics can be found here.
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2015..."

Control Voltage cv062415

cv062415 from controlvoltage on Vimeo.

http://controlvoltage.net/

"feat. monome Teletype/White Whale/Meadowphysics/Earthsea/one twenty eight, Make Noise DPO/Maths/Optomix/ErbeVerb, Tiptop Audio BD808/SD808/HATS808, Intellijel Korgasmatron II, WMD MultiMode Envelope/Pro Output, Expert Sleepers Disting, Noise Engineering Zularic Repetitor, hexinverter.net Hot Glue and a 4ms QCD"

Percussa releases new IMPROVISOR, updates MIDIBridge to v3.1

via Percussa

"Hi everyone, it's Bert here, the designer and inventor of the Percussa AudioCubes.

I'm very proud to announce a new version of IMPROVISOR, the generative MIDI Sequencer for AudioCubes.

The new version is built into MIDIBridge and is no longer a standalone application. You can find the updated MIDIBridge 3.1 with IMPROVISOR mode in the download section on our site. For the full story continue reading below :-)

For those of you who don't know IMPROVISOR, it's a MIDI sequencer that lets you compose generative music using AudioCubes.

The way it works is you first program velocity and semitone patterns into the sequencer, which then plays these back. Velocity and semitone steps are combined together with a root note to generate notes. The semistone steps are relative so they can be reused with different root notes.

The power of IMPROVISOR comes with linking the patterns to the AudioCubes: each cube is linked to its own semitone and velocity pattern, and when cubes detect each other, the semitone patterns will add up, giving rise to totall new patterns!

When you turn cubes placed next to each other, different velocity patterns will be used with the semitone patterns. You can also configure cubes as leaders or followers, which gives you control over which semitone patterns will be added up and which won't.

Many generative sequencers end up generating totally random results which are hard to use in practice, let alone perform live. IMPROVISOR was designed to let you start with easy to understand step sequencing, and then turn your programmed sequences into elements which can be generatively "remixed" using the AudioCubes, all live and in real time!

To learn more about IMPROVISOR mode in MIDIBridge 3.1, check out our manual. You can download MIDIBridge 3.1 in the downloads section on our website.

Development notes on this IMPROVISOR release

IMPROVISOR started as a Max/MSP patch, and was then first released as a standalone Max/MSP application a few years ago. After much feedback from AudioCube users I decided to turn it into a C++ application, about a year ago, and make it part of MIDIBridge.

By making it part of MIDIBridge, we were able to increase the speed and performance and add support for up to 16 cubes. We were also able to give IMPROVISOR access to all the other features in MIDIBridge such as MIDI clock sync. And by integrating IMPROVISOR into MIDIBridge it also instantly works with the Wireless AudioCubes PRO we released the past weeks!

IMPROVISOR was the first application to be integrated into MIDIBridge. I'm planning to integrate our other applications into MIDIBridge as well, such as the upcoming SYNTHOR, our digital modular synthesizer. This way you only need to update one application, MIDIBridge."

Roland JD-XA 4 Voice Analog Polysynth Exclusive Demo by Kai

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Gear4music

"An exclusive demo by Kai on the Roland JD-XA 4 Voice Analog Polysynth.

The Roland JD-XA Synth is a unique digital and analog polysynth which combines the best of both to create a 4 voice hybrid synth with incredible power and versatility. Featuring 41 velocity sensitive keys the JD-XA provides the perfect platform to create and develop melodies whilst the on board effects, oscillators, filters and sequencer deliver advanced analog and digital synth control like never before.

49 Velocity Sensitive Keys with Aftertouch
Analog and Digital Sound Engines
On Board MFX and TFX Effects
Flexible Routing and Connectivity
16-Track Pattern Sequencer

This video was produced in Gear4music's own studio facility at its headquarters in York."

Roland Aira System 1M Plug-Out Synthesizer Module Exclusive Demo with David Ahund

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Gear4music

"The Roland Aira System 1M is a powerful modular synth instrument capable of producing a huge array of synth tones from arps to deep and rumbling basses. Additionally the System 1M also features innovative Plug-Out technology which allows you to replicate iconic analog synth tones via a DAW or by loading them onto the 1M. Also featuring fully backlit controls and 84 HP rack mountable design the System 1M makes a perfect addition to live and studio set ups.

Semi Modular Synthesizer with Plug-Out Technology
Advanced Oscillators, Filters and Envelopes
CV/Gate Modularity
Plug-Out and DAW Integration
24-bit/96kHz Audio and MIDI Interface

This video was produced in Gear4music's own studio facility at its headquarters in York."

Novation // Getting Started with the Launchpad

Published on Jun 24, 2015 NovationTV

Playlist:
Novation // Getting Started with the Launchpad - Video 1 - In the Box
Novation // Getting Started with the Launchpad - Video 2 - Registration
Novation // Getting Started with the Launchpad - Video 3 - Connection
Novation // Getting Started with the Launchpad - Video 4 - Make Music

Waldorf Microwave 1 Cards - ROB PAPEN DOUBLE RED, TECHNO, DAVE GOULD TECHNO

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"For sale here 3 cards for the Waldorf Microwave 1:
a) ROB PAPEN DOUBLE RED card
b) ROB PAPEN TECHNO card
c) DAVE GOULD TECHNO card

all fully working"

Minimoog Model D SN 2459

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"This model D is in excellent condition both inside and out. There are only slight discolorations around the top four screws as seen in the photo. It remains in tune and does not drift. I purchased the instrument in the early 70's as indicated by the serial number #2459. I have not used the instrument in several years. It was recently serviced by the moog technician at "The Good Guys Pro Audio" in St. Paul, Minnesota, in order to sell in pristine condition..."

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Roland SH-2 SN 962417 with Original Bag

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Grey ROLAND SH-101 w/ Soft Case SN 281635

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Grey Roland SH-101 SN 267413

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"The Legendary SH-101 to be found on so many hits over the years. A Boards of Canada favourite: Roygbiv, June 9th...many more. Those resonant 'thwack' sounds that are essential to acid, electro, techno that cannot not easily produced by much else. This is much better than the Sh2 or Sh9 but it is essentially a 'toy' and this can be seen from the plastic housing - a grey wolf in sheeps clothing.

The 'arp/sequencer' and the slick controls to adjust LFO, glide etc right next to the pitch/mod stick are key."

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Waldorf Attack (IOS) impressions by Jürgen Driessen

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Jürgen Driessen

iTunes: Attack Drums - Waldorf Music

"All sounds and drum created with the new Waldorf ATTACK. As you may hear, it was a lot of fun creating the track. This time it`s a little bit more melodic to show you, that the Attack can do more than just drums. There is no additional FX (like reverb) used on the synths and not much EQ or compression. I used iRig to play Attack with MIDI. I used Ableton Suite /w Push to record, arrange and mix the demo... Enjoy!

Produktinfo taken from the Waldorf website:

It all started in early 2001, when Waldorf Attack took the VST world by storm. Several years later it is still one of the most commonly used virtual drum and percussion synthesizers worldwide. Why? Simply because Attack deftly delivers bombastic drum sounds suited to any musical style, with a unique sound engine offering instant access to all sound parameters.

Now we have migrated Attack to the iPad. Its impressive sound engine is cleverly complemented by an inte-grated 16-step sequencer that is as fun to use as it is useful. Attack offers 24 in-struments – each entirely programmable through a stunning, touch-optimized user interface. Its oscillators are fat, the filter flexible, and envelopes lightning fast. Each drum sound can be enriched with one of four independent insert multi-effects.
Attack’s sound engine is also capable of producing powerful polyphonic synth/bass/lead sounds – perfect for creating full-blown backing sequences.Above and beyond that, we have also added the new Waldorf Phrase Vocoder technology as an effect and could not help but notice that this is great fun to use. Input lyrics, output song. Adjust gender as you have always wanted? Why not! Just like Nave, Attack is a seriously in-depth musical instrument for the iPad. It is easy and great fun to use for sure, but at its core it is truly a sonic beast of an instrument, instrumental in inflicting out-and-out drum power – out of the tablet and into the walls!"

via discchord

XOXX Composer Sonar 2015

XOXX Composer Sonar 2015 from Axel Bluhme on Vimeo.

Be sure to see this post as well.

"http://axelbluhme.se

The XOXX Composer is a sequencer sampler that uses magnets to trigger sounds. Drumming has gone through many abstractions - percussions - drum machine - software. The XOXX Composer simplifies the complexity of making rhythmical patterns and breaks down the core functions into semantically understandable components.

The goal is basically that anyone, even someone without musical knowledge, should be able to quickly create unique and interesting rhythms in a playful and tactile approach.

http://sonarplusd.com/activity/royal-college-of-arts/

http://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/soundobject-series-exhibited-sonar-barcelona/"

Live Prophet 12 Synthesizer Performance

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Daniel Davis

"A live improv performance featuring Prophet 12, Pigtronix Infinity Looper, Strymon Bigsky, and Eventide Modfactor."

Modor NF-1 demo # 2

Published on Jun 24, 2015 obscure wave music obscure wave music

"Little track with the Modor NF-1. All sounds from the NF-1,
exept bass drum, snare drum and hi-hat which are the Kong drum designer in Reason. Multitracked in Reason, no additional effects used. A bit noisy at times, the input levels were not set up very well....Too lazy to start anew !!
Footage from Open-video.org. As I understand it, free to use for non-commercial and educational purposes. Please notify me if I infringe here. Additional footage of the NF-1 by myself."

Roland CMU800R Demo

Published on Jun 24, 2015 lovesvintagesynth

"Funktionsdemo Roland CMU800R mit Midiinterface (deftaudio), angesteuert aus Ableton. Am CV/Gate Channel 1 und 2 hängt ein Roland System 100."

René: Plane of Composition

Published on Jun 24, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"Exploring some of the deeper behaviors and functionalities of the René sequencer."

VGM #42: Dream of the Shore Near Another World (Chrono Cross)

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Ace Waters

"I have always love Chrono Cross. It was the first RPG I ever completed. So, this week I bring you Dream of the Shore Bordering Another World from Chrono Cross.

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/acewatersmusic
VGM VOL 2: https://loudr.fm/release/vgm-vol-2/FWrEw

GEAR LIST:
DSI TEMPEST - DRUMS
DSI PROPHET 08 - LEAD
ELEKTRON ANALOG FOUR - AMBIENT NOISES AND PADS
M-TRON PRO - MELLOTRON
MOOG LP - BASS
KURZWEIL PC3X - WURLITZER
GAME BOY (LSDJ) - ARPEGGIO
ACOUSTIC 12 STRING GUITAR"

02-The Korg ARP Odyssey: Oscillators 1

Published on Jun 24, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Korg ARP Odyssey Oscillator 1.

Do you like analog synthesis demonstrations? Perhaps you should make them happen:
http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

All parts here.

CME Xkey Air unboxing by Jordan Rudess

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Xkey CMEPro

"Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater keyboardist) puts his magic hands on the new bluetooth MIDI keyboard that CME is preparing."

iTunes: SampleWiz - Wizdom Music LLC

Introduction to SynthMaster Player for iPad

Published on Jun 24, 2015 kv331audio

iTunes: SynthMaster Player - KV331 Audio

"SynthMaster Player for iPad can be downloaded on the AppStore
The Pro Upgrade is 50% OFF until July 1st, ONLY $4.99!"

Analogue Solutions Megacity #01 - Making CV Connections to a Synthesizer

Published on Jun 23, 2015 rezfilter

"Here's part 1 in a series of videos demonstrating the Analogue Solutions Megacity, 64-step Tear Drop Sequencer.

In this video, we make a basic CV connection to a synthesizer with CV inputs, such as the Nyborg-12 series by Analogue Solutions.

CV Gate, CV Filter Cutoff and Pitch are controlled via Megacity's quantised outputs and gate outs.

More to come!"

ElectroLinn

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Geert Bevin

"A late night venture into electro (or someone other e-genre) using the LinnStrument with U-he Bazille's per-note expression and Logic Pro X's Drummer. Everything played in one take without editing and using a single synth patch.

Also listen to it on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/gbevin/electro..."

Linnstruments on eBay

KORG DW 8000 - Ambient Space Music Soundscape 【SYNTH DEMO】

Published on Jun 23, 2015 synth4ever

"Korg DW-8000 synth demo. Ambient space music soundscape on Korg DW 8000 digital / analog synthesizer + Behringer BCR2000 controller.

Featuring Korg DW 8000 arpeggiator + on-board delay effects. Video footage © Creative Commons authors."

Olegtron Confusor sneak preview

Published on Jun 23, 2015 Olli Suorlahti

"Confusor, a new Eurorack synth module by Olegtron is soon here! The module starts shipping in late summer 2015, be sure to get yours! For details, email olegtron@gmail.com (The model used in the video is a 0-series proto, so the appearance of the final product may be different.)"