808 Day, 2015 (celebrating the Roland TR-808 Drum Machine)

Published on Aug 14, 2015 Roland U.S.

"On August 8th (#808day), the global music community comes together to honor the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine, an instrument that has inspired countless artists and changed the face of contemporary music. In 2015, the fan based U.S. festivities included events at Dubspot in New York / Los Angeles, Six01 Studios / Starry Records in Burbank, CA and the "Low End Theory" festival at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Join us as we highlight a few moments that remind us about the BOOM of the "808".

LEARN MORE ABOUT #808day 2015 here:
http://www.rolandus.com/blog/2015/08/..."

Korg Prophecy Demo (Part 3)

Published on Aug 14, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This demo series exhibits the sound of the Korg Prophecy with the factory presets."

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay
http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/
tbx0x on eBay

Linnstrument demo of a demo software off the shores of Aalto

Published on Aug 14, 2015 spunkytoofers

"Demoing a Demo copy of Madrona Labs Aalto. Also trying out the mpe beta- multidimensional polyphonic expression protocol, both of which Roger Linn Design Linnstrument and Madrona Labs Aalto adhere to. The watermark noise swells goes along with not being able to save the patch on the demo software. Just a few simple tweaks to a basic setup default patch in Aalto."

Oberheim 2 Voice TVS-1 Analog Synthesizer

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Cheetah MS6 Analog Rack MIDI Synthesizer

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"Vintage Cheetah MS6 MS-6 Analog Rack MIDI Synthesizer with 6 CEM3396 IC Wave form and shaper VCF VCA from Oberheim Matrix 1000."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Vintage Analog Synthesizer W Teensy For Gligli

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Korg Monopoly SN 372543 with MIDIPoly Upgrade

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"For sale is my korg monopoly with midipoly upgrade. This adds MIDI + some new features such as sample & hold and triggering of any individual or combination of oscillators via MIDI velocity.

It has some cosmetic damage to its keys from an incident with a cigarette, but the keys are easy to replace and the incident didn't damage the synth itself in any way. Should be a $40 fix to have it up to snuff cosmetically.

When the MIDIpoly kit was installed, i think the tech soldered the mod wheel MIDI cables to the wrong posts for the pitchbend and mod wheel, because turning MG2 effects MG1 and vice versa, with eachothers callibration, not giving the proper effect to the wheels. I want to let this issue be known to buyers prior to bidding!! Could be a pretty easy fix, just resoldering 2 cables.Apart from that it sounds and looks great."

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Elektron Sidstation SN H303201281-81

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SoundHack tELHARMONIC Live in the Philippines - Manila

Published on Aug 14, 2015 kuxaan sum

"All sounds from the tELHARMONIC.

Harmonic Out to Optomix to Echophon to Rosie A input
Phase Modulation Out to Optomix to ModDemix
Noise Out to ModDemix
ModDemix Sum out to Rosie B input

ErbeVerb on aux send from Rosie.
Master clock and CV from Wogglebug."

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Animoog | Interactive Interface by Chas Llewellyn

Published on Aug 14, 2015 Moog Music Inc

iTunes: Animoog - Moog Music Inc.

"Sculptor / programmer / interactive interface designer, Chas Llewellyn, explores the form and function of a large-scale light sculpture he designed using Moog Music's Animoog app as the control source. From his former Wedge Studios workspace in Asheville's River Arts District, Chas details the multiple electronic communication protocols that he integrated into the final working installation.

Animoog, powered by the Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE), is a professional polyphonic synthesizer designed exclusively for iOS. ASE allows you to move dynamically through an X/Y space of unique timbres to create a constantly evolving and expressive soundscape."

Amazing Machines Releases WRECKER - Wave Folder for Reaktor

Amazing Machines' WRECKER - Wave Folder for Reaktor from Amazing Machines on Vimeo.

"The WRECKER is a Multi-function Effects Processor Ensemble for use with Native Instruments’ Reaktor. With focus on Wave Folding Effects the WRECKER also includes a Pulse Modulator, a State Variable Filter, a Pan Modulator and an Oscilloscope.

For more information please visit: www.amazingmachines.com.br"

"Amazing Machines' WRECKER - Wave Folder for Reaktor:

The WRECKER is a Multi-function Effects Processor Ensemble for use with Native Instruments’ Reaktor.

With focus on Wave Folding Effects the WRECKER also includes a Pulse Modulator, a State Variable Filter,
a Pan Modulator and an Oscilloscope.

Features:

- 1 Reaktor Ensemble
- 16 Stages Wave Folder (With Curve Control which Crossfades between Stepped and Linear Modulation Curves)
- 16 Stages Pulse Modulator (With Curve Control which Crossfades between Stepped and Linear Modulation Curves)
- 2-Pole State Variable Filter (Band Pass, High Pass and Low Pass Filter Modes / Builtin Filter Mode Crossfader)
- Pan Modulator
- 4X LFO (Builtin Waveform Crossfader / Builtin Slew Limiter)
- Oscilloscope

Compatibility:

Native Instruments' Reaktor 5.8 or newer (Full Version).

Pricing and Availability:

The WRECKER - Wave Folder is available for US $19,99 directly from the Amazing Machines' Online Store:

http://www.amazingmachines.com.br/store.html"

Tangible Instruments Arpeggio Website Goes Live - New Audio Demos

This is a follow-up to this post. The Tangible Instruments Arpeggio website is now live at http://www.tangibleinstruments.com

Note: moving forward the label for these will be Tangible Instruments rather than Arpeggio.
See the Tangible Instruments channel below for all posts.

Modor NF-1 Strings

Published on Aug 14, 2015 David Morley

"Modor NF-1 Synthesiser String Patch - No external effects. Modor straight to hard disk.
It starts with 1 oscillator and then I bring in the second and third.

The video is out of sync with the audio by about 4 bars! No idea why. Seems to be something iMovie and youtube upload did."

POLIVOKS Synthesizer "Radio Moskva 1982"

Published on Aug 13, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

all synthesizer & drum sounds: POLIVOKS Analog Synthesizer - Made in USSR 1982
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"

Rebel Technology OWL Modular & Chronos

Published on Jul 17, 2015 Rebel Technology

"Teaser for the OWL Modular, release date 1 August 2015.

The OWL Modular is a fully programmable digital audio module. With a sophisticated ARM Cortex M4 processor and plenty of memory, it delivers outstanding performance and audio quality. Still, the platform is entirely open source and remarkably easy to program. A growing community of patch developers have created a diverse library of more than 70 effects, including phasers, flangers, delays, reverbs, distortion, compression, filters, shifters, screamers, laughers...

Based on the successful OWL Pedal, the Modular adds CV control and DC-coupled inputs and outputs, while retaining full patch compatibility.

For more information see http://hoxtonowl.com/ and http://rebeltech.org/"

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TIPTOP MICRO ZEUS Eurorack System with 7 Modules

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"TIPTOP kit mounted in 3U metal box, with 7 modules:

THOMAS HENRY Mega Percussive Synth

THOMAS HENRY BASS +++

CGS18 Drum Simulators

TIPTOP AUDIO BD909

LADIK M-240

DOEPFER A-170 SL

TIPTOP MICRO ZEUS with Voltcraft psu

all modules fully functional and in excellent condition"

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The Lizard Chronicles PT1

"An improvised modular performance featuring the VBrazil Lizard2 and Multi LFO, the MFOS ADSR, Dual VC Delay and Wave Freaker, the Hex Inverter/Ryk Miller Jupiter Storm, The Thomas White LPG, and the Yusynth VCO and EMS Filter."

Quincas X aka Quincas Moreira is the man behind VBrazil Systems.

Live Electro Cumbia Modular Session

Live Electro Cumbia Modular Session from MareaBoba on Vimeo.

Live Cumbia Modular Session by Mat Hnedy
La Condesa, Mexico City / 13-AGO-2015
Eurorack Modular, Metasonix, Analog Rytm

Kilpatrick Audio Phenol - Patch 001

Published on Aug 13, 2015 DiscoverNoise

"Discover Noise 001 -
Kilpatrick Audio Phenol Patch 001 -

The Kilpatrick Audio Phenol synthesizer used with the Arturia Beatstep as a midi keyboard. Playing around with Lowpass and Highpass Filter Cutoff and the midi-loop. The recorded sequence (loop) in the Phenol (played in the middle of the video) was done before the video recording.
No external effects or post-processing in this video. Straight sound recorded from the Phenol. -

No patch sheet."

Rare Vintage Analog Synthesizer Keyboard of Unknown Origin

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If anyone knows more about this one feel free to comment (no need to login!). The look kind of reminds me of a Vermona '14 meets Baldwin Explorer.

Update: someone in the comments said it looks like a Minisonic 2. I think that might be it (see this post). The knob layout starting with the two large knobs on right match.

The following is the description from the auction. This is not a modular so obviously ignore that bit.

"Rare VINTAGE Analogue MODULAR SYNTHESIZER similar To ''PAIA 2720 1970s**mid to late 70s presented in teak coloured angular upright case with nicely hinged metal upper, Measures 83 cms LENGTH/ .31 cms DEPTH/WITH AN OVERALL HEIGHT OF 21cms (approx) 29main keys output socet to front /headphone socket to rear comes with mains supply lead which is 3 pin 220/240 volts.OFFERED IN V.GOOD CONDITION THROUGHOUT /Mains tested and ights up correctly when switched on!all components appear original and intact and solder seems sound.
Features 27 Rotational knobs,18 push set buttons 2 large adjustable Frequency buttons, 2 small trig buttons.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT THE CONTROL PANEL READS;-
KEYBOARD]PORTAMENTO/ BEND/ TUNE/ SPAN
FILTER]FREQUENCY/ LEVEL/ RESPONSE
OSCILLATOR]MOD LEVEL/ SYNC LEVEL/ SIGNAL LEVEL/MOD LEVEL
ENVELOPE]LEVEL 1+2
NOISE LEVEL]LEVEL/ RING MODE
TRIG 1/TRIG 2
ENVELOPE SHAPER]ATTACK/ DELAY/ LEVEL
PAN 1/PAN 2
PHONES ON/OFF SWITCH

THE PUSH BUTTON SET UP FROM LEFT TO RIGHT READS;-
KEYBOARD CONTROL{SPAN/OSC 1/OSC 2}
RING MODE {F/ES1}
OSC MODE{+E-1/-E-1/+E-2}
FILTER MODE{KBD/+E/-E}
OUT{OSCL/ESI}
ENVELOPE {1+2}
OSC FILTER{1/2/F/RM}"

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Triadex Muse

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"This is a super rare Triadex Muse from the early 1970's is pretty good condition. Less than 300 were made. I've replaced a couple of the little light bulbs that were burned out (they are not very bright anyway), and cleaned it up the best I could - I'm skilled in electronic repairs and restoration BTW.

I've never seen inside one before this, but it appears someone else had done some repairs, so not knowing exactly, I left it alone. It works great though.

The knobs on the 4 slide pots are missing but that doesn't affect its function. It's a bit fragile, in that it's mechanical wooden design is rather poor - not something you'll want to tour with! ;-) , but it's sturdy enough for casual play in your studio..."

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Korg / Victor M-500 Micro-Preset SN 772487

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"Up for sale is Korg M-500 Micro-Preset vintage analog synthesizer, one of the most earliest and rarest synths Korg produced in the '70s. This one is a super rare version that Korg made under the name of Victor, which has different coloring to the genuine Korg M-500, although the synth itself are exactly the same.

The unit appears to be working fine, all the keys and sliders and buttons worked well to the best of my knowledge. Maybe a slight bad contacts on some of the switches, which could probably do with some adjustment/servicing..."

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Roland Jupiter 8 Synthesizer with Encore MIDI

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"This Jupiter 8 analog synth is in great working condition and very nice physical condition. The display is in nice condition as well. Includes professionally installed Encore MIDI kit which adds MIDI, doubles the number of memory patches from 64 to 128 and adds sysex dump so patches can now be saved to your computer instead of cassette (not bad for a synth made in the early 1980's)."

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Jen Synthetone SX1000

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Teletype Studies Part 3

Teletype Studies Part 3 from tehn on Vimeo.

BURG - Lighthouse (Roland TB-3, TR-8, KORG volca, Strymon)

Published on Aug 14, 2015 ollilaboratories

"So, im currently preparing for a live gig, a fund raiser charity event together with my friends here in KL 23/8... I took the opportunity to record when im jamming/prepping with my new Roland TB-3, sort of making it the focal bassline in this track. Man its really hard to blend the basslines together with the Volca bass, not using a EQ on either one of the bass synths. :)

Not much to say about this one, its 126 bpm, techno style, 4 on the floor with some classic BURG vibes :-) As always no multitracking or computers involved.. pure hardware straight into 2-track (zoom Q4) BoOoM!

ps, live event im prepping for: https://www.facebook.com/events/56327... - check it out and share some love!

Gear used: KORG volca bass x2, sample, keys, Roland Aira TB-3, TR-8 (the system-1 is not used on this track), elektron analog four.

FX: Strymon timeline, mooer reecho, jomox t-resonator, kaoss pad"

New Korg Electribe Sampler Quick jam

Published on Aug 14, 2015 Shimanski Beats

"My first jam with the brand new Korg Electribe Sampler! I ordered it in October 2014, and now after 10 months I finally have it in my hands!
This is the result of my first playing around and getting acquainted with this groovebox. I used stock samples (with some tweaking) and programmed some sounds with the internal synth machines.
All sequences are original.

(c) Shimanski Beats 2015"

KORG DW-8000 - Ambient Chillout Music - w/ Eventide Timefactor 【SYNTH DEMO】

Published on Aug 14, 2015 synth4ever

"Korg DW-8000 synth demo. Playing ambient chillout music on Korg DW 8000 synthesizer + Behringer BCR2000 controller. Korg DW-8000 ambient synth arpeggiator w/ Eventide TimeFactor delay effects pedal."

STG Soundlabs - Mankato Filter

Published on Aug 14, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Here's the eurorack version of the STG Soundlabs Mankato Filter. It's a got a ring of 8 outputs which are each pole of the 4 pole low pass filter. Giving you a 6dB 1 pole filter, 12dB 2 pole filter, 18dB 3 pole filter and the 24dB 4 pole filter. There's then phase inverted outputs for each of these creating a quadrature oscillator and LFO. The unit crosses each path of filter, oscillator and LFO really well and there's plenty of inputs for mixing signals in and CV.

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

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

Future Sound Systems Spectral Devastator Drone

Published on Aug 14, 2015 Matthew Shaw

"Drone study using the Future Sound Systems Spectral Devastator.

Three sine waves are going into a Doepfer A 138 mixer, then into the Spectral Devastator. One of the sine waves is modulated by the Intellijel uFold, the Fold section is modulated by a slow triangle wave. A Make Noise Rene sequencer slowly modulates the cutoff frequency of the lowpass section, reverb supplied by the Doepfer A 199 Spring Reverb."

ZenSound LIGHTNESS Bazille Soundset

Published on Aug 14, 2015

"Available at ZenSound!
www.zensound.es/soundsets/bazille-lightn­ess/

Lightness, this brand new soundset is all about clarity and brightness. Just a new type of sounds that represents the state of the art for Bazille.

Formed by ethereal atmospheres and soundscapes, celestial leads and keys, soft rhythms, dreamy sequences , glorious arpeggios and magical science fiction effects.

Lightness has been conceived by Complex under the name of Adrian Jimenez for composers searching an emotive, relaxing and mystical sound in their music.

As always all the 128 patches are responsive to pitch bend, velocity and modwheel controls.
There are free demo patches down on the product page!

Subscribe to our Newsletter:
www.zensound.es/newsletter-1/"

OSCiLLOT Modular System v 1.1 & Free Lite Version

Published on Aug 14, 2015 max forcats
Video and link for Lite version below.

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.1 - new MIDI Macro map system and Modules by http://www.surrealmachines.com
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
v1.1 Changelog: http://maxforcats.com/forums/topic/la..."

The update brings Max 7 compatibility and introduces a new Macro Mapping feature, allowing you to remotely control any OSCiLLOT parameter via automation and MIDI for full hands-on control of your modular patches.
The number of included OSCiLLOT modules also continues to grow, and for this update the DSP wizards at Surreal Machines have produced several special units to bolster your modular creation (or destruction) needs…

NEW / IMPROVED
• New Macro mapping system allows to assign the 8 macros directly to all module parameters.
• All module displays / meters are now drawn in high resolution on Retina displays (requires Max 7).
• Maximum zoom factor of the Editor GUI has been increased to 150%, allowing for more convenient patching on large displays.
• 3PhaseChorus has more modulation targets for the CV1 input and a new performance-optimized OpenGL display, which significantly reduces the module’s GPU load.

NEW MODULES
• Max for Cats GrainResynth
• Surreal Machines Destroyer
• Surreal Machines Analog Slew Delay
• Surreal Machines MultibandDistortion
• Surreal Machines PrecisionHighCut
• Surreal Machines Xover

FIXES
• When using Max 7 on OS X 10.10, Oscillot could crash when loading presets or modules.
• When using Max 7 on Windows, Oscillot would freeze when loading modules.
• When using Max 7, the Live and Max version information in the display of the main device would be incorrectly aligned.
• Certain displays / meters would sometimes not be drawn after closing and reopening the Oscillot Editor window.
• Digidelay: delay time calculation was incorrect.
• Pitch2Trigger: fifth outlet would not work.
• Slew limiter x1000 times would not work.
• Fixed some layout issues in OSC A.

OSCiLLOT Lite - Modular System ●FREE●

Published on Aug 14, 2015

"OSCiLLOT Lite is a free version of the OSCiLLOT Modular System. Grab it here: http://tinyurl.com/nannk4a
It requires Ableton Live 9 and Max for Live."

Electro 80's style live jam Volca Bass Volca Sample Microbrute Mopho MFB 522

Published on Aug 14, 2015 Shimanski Beats

"Here is a new live jam based on the same set I used in my previous video. The music is the result of some experimentation, and it became more and more like early 80s electro.

Instruments used:
Korg Volca Bass
Korg Volca Sample
Arturia Microbrute
MFB 522 drumcomputer
DSI Mopho.

Only internal sequencers used. Synchronized with the Master Midi clock from the Electribe ER-1. Some fx (reverb/delay/chorus) added on most of the sounds (Alesis Quadraverb 2, Alesis Midiverb 3 and Lexicon MX200)."

JD-XA Noodling 1

Published on Aug 13, 2015 bitleyTM

"Playing (with) a new patch I've completed for the new JD-XA, called 'MagicalSplit'. The patch contains three sequenced tracks; all made with the analog part; bass, 'click' and 'sub melody'. The lead synth is analog too. Truly amazing synthesizer."

JD-XA Noodling 2

Published on Aug 20, 2015 bitleyTM

"We're entering the world of 'polysynthin' and I'm tweaking around a bit. As you can see it's very easy to mistakenly edit the wrong part, I guess it's a matter of getting used to it. I've not found the ultimate polysynth settings yet but I'm getting there... :)"

4MS and Malekko Heavy Industry Feedback patch

Published on Aug 13, 2015 Rico Loverde

"Running the output of the SMR into the Megawave. Multed the output of Megawave back into SMR and also to the main out.
MODULES USED....

4MS:
SPECTRAL MULTIBAND RESONATOR
QCD
PEG
QPLFO

MALEKKO:
MEGAWAVE
NOISERING

and TIPTOP ZDSP, HALLS OF VALHALLA"

Gelatinous Improv Artery

Published on Aug 13, 2015 Data Broth

"test using iphone for video, both parts to this track were made from scratch just before recording. po-12 is going into aufx:space and volca keys is going into crystalline."

iTunes: Crystalline - Shimmer Reverb Effects Processor - Holderness Media

Polysix

Published on Aug 13, 2015 fonitronik

"Going through the sounds of my fresh and restored KORG POLYSIX..."