"The Grp Synthesizer products are completely hand-assembled and are the link between technology and handcraft, worthy heirs of lute players translated into modern technology. It is important for us to keep constant, in the long run, the sound and designs characteristics so to render unique the Grp Synthesizer and to maintain high quality, also for the future entry level models. The Firm philosophy aims at projecting this engagements in the business so as to guarantee the maximum satisfaction to the client."
"KORG Z1 'Treasures from the Synth Vault Part 2'
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston 100% No Talking!
**WATCH in HD** **Turn It UP!!**
This AUDIO demo spotlights my FAVORITE
KORG Z1 Preset programs, custom programs
& some KORG PROPHECY conversion programs.
The Z1 is the big brother to the KORG PROPHECY.
The KORG Z1 with it's super powerful design...
Multi-timbral abilities, MIDI controller functions...
it does Analog Modeling, Physical Modeling + more.
Multi Oscillator Synthesis System M.O.S.S.
13 Oscillators easy to tweak into shape to make
sure you can create just about anything!!!
It's in my TOP 10 Synthesizers of all time list :)
"I realised twelve years after everyone else did that Death Cab were amazing and obviously I had to cover them. Just voice and Circuit. Setup explanation under the cut!
I record sending a USB cardioid mic into Ableton, track muted; circuit into iRig Pro into Ableton, track soloed but very low volume so I can hear it enough to sing with but there's not much bleed into the mic (there's basically none here) and I can mix them separately. I don't like singing with headphones."
"Pre-owned Roland MKS-7 SUPER QUARTET syntgesizer upforsale. It is in excellent working condition. A few minor scuffs, see photos. This is the rare cream colored version."
"Great demo of the WMD system and new module(s) at Superbooth 2017 from Tyler. There's the new metallic percussion module (not the "Crandall" despite Chris Randall's best efforts demoing it to people), Trigger Sequencer, Overseer, MSCL compressor, Arpitecht and expander and all the other action from WMD. Really great patch and demo case set up."
Video Notes
Varigate 8+ meets the TB-303 & Mutant Drums
This was recorded on the day I plugged my new Varigate 8+ and while I found it super intuitive, I was still finding my way around it.
TB-303: CV with a 3 note sequence with probability on step 3
The Varigate 8+ has the most importent element of evolutionary mutation
It has probability, the most powerful tool known to existence
The VariGate 8+ is a probability sequencer.
Instead of a on/off button each step has a probability slide.
The slider can also be used for: Repeat & Shuffle probability"
"This is my first jam with the Ultimate Circuit Setup I am working on. A little preview of what is to come on the channel.
So I have had this idea for a while to build a Ultimate Circuit setup in order to take my Circuiteering further. 2x Circuits and a LCXL seemed like the obvious choice. Bass Station 2 adds some analog bass to the mix. I just lack the Mono Station. Everything is routed thru a Clarett 8 Pre from Focusrite and recorded into Cubase 8 Pro.
"Just an acidy jam for sunday nights #soundsketch
One of my webcams died right before recording, so half the screen is black. Oh well, just imagine it was really good.
Download the parts here- https://soundcloud.com/8nomnomchomsky...
#clusterflux #moogrme #mpc1000 #freebeat #freesamples #creativecommon #freqbox"
"Legendary EDP Wasp by Chris Huggett, quirky looking toylike synth but a serious piece of kit, capable of rip roaring synth lines, fat bass...just straight up dirty with so much character. Great for all types of Electronic music. This was recently serviced by SRS in Mar 2017 and is studio ready."
"Demo of the midiFILTr-VS app that "fixes" some quirks of the Volca Sample. Works as a MIDI filter effect with Audiobus 3. Available on the app store, works on both iPhone and iPad."
Demo of midiFILTr-VF app, adds MIDI note velocity to the Volca FM
Published on Apr 30, 2017 Art Kerns Music + Apps
"Demo of the midiFILTr-VF app that 'fixes' a quirk of the Volca FM's MIDI implementation so that it recognizes MIDI note velocity. midiFILTr-VF is an Audiobus 3 MIDI filter effect. Available on the app store, works on both iPhone and iPad."
"The Model 15 is on its own for first 90 seconds until the volume gets turned up on the lower Moog, which also provides the 64-step sequence. The Doepfer is clocked to this sequence but has its own tuning, providing the 16-step variation to the upper Moog when the volume is turned up on that synth."
"It was great to meet the guys at XAOC Devices at Superbooth, I'm a big fan of their products already. Here they take us through Praga which is ready ... finally! The new analogue to digital system Drezno and Lipsk. Then the new dual VCA and distortion Tallin and updates to the Tirana and Sewastopol."
"Really got to know the amazing, limitless, scrumtrelescent hardware MIDI sequencer SQUARP PYRAMID a lot better in the last few days, and here's a quick jam I made to show you what I've been learning. This jam features the Roland JU06, and JP08 both captured and controlled by Squarp Pyramid, including note and MIDI CC changes. Somehow the Minilogue was let go from the Pyramid's grasp but that just leaves us free to do some playing around over top of this cool jam. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions about the Pyramid!"
Used Equipments:
Roland TR-8(Rhythm)
Roland TB-303(Bassline)
Dave Smith Instruments prophet-6(Stab)
Elektron Analog Heat(Saturation of TR-8)
Eventide SPACE(Prophet-6's reverb)"
"One take recording of an eurorack ambient modular patch.
Hand played dsi tetra and got lost in the overwhelming 4ms dual looping delay and its random triggered loop reverse. Loop manipulated with two mutable instrumens clouds at lofi modes. The tape hiss kind of effect gives it kind of smear and drift.
"All synth audio from the Fenix II. Bass sequenced by the Cirklon, acid line sequenced by the TB303. Drums by the TR808. Bit of delay via an Eventide H8000FW."
I got The Source many years ago and until I got my Mood Model D I just assumed they sounded the same. I was originally intending to sell the Source when I got the D but it became apparent immediately that they were 2 very different instruments.
The Osc Sync and Variable pulse with add different flavour. The envelope on the filter acts much slower and as such the sound moves around quite a bit with long release times.
I called it Lancaster as it reminded me of the Drone sound in the old World War II films the big bombers always had.
"This is a monophonic bass synthesizer produced between 1975-1977. This one is tested and working! It has some minor wear in the form of paint scratches. It also has a small dent in the left front trim. Its missing its suitcase lid and clasps. All of its switches and sliders feel nice and work properly. There are lot of things to love about this little guy! First and foremost, the most massive mono bass sound Ive ever heard!!! The filter aka "traveler" sounds fat and smooth. The pitch slider makes it easy to use with samples, or live players. 2 octaves of full-sized keys makes left-handed bass a joy. This is a rare and special instrument, it possesses a magical sound quality and is especially easy to use. Sounds fantastic through a bass amp!"
"https://synthmorph.com/products/acces...
Virus FM Power is not just a distinct soundset of 94 presets based on FM synthesis capabilities of Access Virus, but also contains 20 special morphing Synthmorph MIDI sequences."
"Although the classic Access Virus B and Virus C are primarily virtual analog synthesizers, they are armed with a simple two-operator FM mode applying frequency modulation synthesis. Despite this simple 'pseudo-FM' structure, Virus uses some clever methods to extend the range of possible FM sounds into its own unique territory of amazing sonic landscapes.
As this synthesizer has a special frequency modulation character, it proved to be a rewarding idea to dig deep into this part of the Virus and making presets using its FM-only features. What does it mean? The filters are usually completely off (as the original Yamaha DX7 did not have a filter at all), but the unison modes, the arpeggiator and the otherwise powerful distortion are hardly used too. Even the built-in effects were used differently – they are disabled most often!
The idea was to create pure, punchy, bright FM sounds. While the presets were inspired by some classic FM presets, a Virus always encourages you to break the rules and create something beyond the ordinary: you can use these sounds not just for synthwave, ambient, techno, edm, pop, psy, house or trap, but basically for any purpose.
The sonic palette is varied: deep and raspy FM basses, crystal clear keys, tinkling mono leads, animated pads and sharp plucks, often spiced up with some irregular yet controlled atonal, aliased, and droning nature."
"Worng give us a great presentation of their Mid Side Matrix module the LRMSMSLR. We start with two oscillators detuned and hard panned then audio rate stereo width manipulation creating some hard stereo sideband ring mod style action. Then move onto creating stereo FX from mono modules. By using the side output into a mono Music Thing Modular Spring Reverb we can then decode that for a stereo spring reverb sound ... crazy! I think I need a few of these."
"The introductory movie to my upcoming course 'Learning Modular Synthesis: Eurorack Expansion.' This course will look at classic examples of the wide variety of modules available in each category such as oscillators, filters, modulators, and more, giving you a better idea what to look for in a module, and how to put it to use once you add it to your modular system. This will also help you learn what feature enables what sound or technique, so you will be better informed when you go shopping for modules.
This course will be available through Lynda.com and LinkedIn Learning in July 2017, and will be supplemented with weekly updates on LearningModular.com. In the meantime, check out this article on choosing important utility or 'glue' modules you will probably need to best take advantage of new modules you add to your semi-modular or core full-modular system: http://learningmodular.com/the-eurorack-expansion-host-rack/"
Moog: Voyager - Little Phatty - Mother 32
DSI: Evolver - Prophet 08
Korg Arp Odyssey Module
Roland: Alpha Juno 2
Novation Bass Station 2 - Akai VX 90
Drums: Jomox AirBase 99 - Novation Drum Station
TC Electronic M350 - Flashback - Hall of Fame
Lexicom MX 300 - Alesis Ampliton
Audio directly from Allen & Heath Zed 428 mixer
Sequenced and Synced with Ableton Live
AKAI LPD 8 triggering the midi patterns on Live
Video from Internet Archive "The Naked Witch"
"AMPUTATOR — full-featured VCA based on the Roland 100M VCA, using a vintage BA6110 chip. AMPUTATOR has 3 adjustable signal inputs and 2 adjustable inputs for modulation, as well as Bias and a switch for linear or exponential response. To mix CV signals used dedicated operational amplifier.
Only quality components: Epcos, BA6110, Alpha.
Recorded at ProTools Mix (Apogee AD8000). No EQ, compression or any FX.
7HP, 45 mm deep."
"Legendary synth by Chris Huggett, the ultra rare EDP Gnat Special!
This was recently serviced by SRS in March 2017 and studio ready or a collectors piece.
As you can see there is a scratch on the key bed which we were going to replace originally however decided against this to retain all original features. This does not affect the functionality of the synth in anyway and is strictly superficial.
Very minor wear to the wood casing which truly is a work of craft.
The base has the handwritten serial no 00088 (reported only 100 were made!)"
"Check out the fully featured Morpheus video here - [posted here]. This is the first video of two with Rossum Electro-Music from Superbooth 2017. Marco takes us through the Morpheus, Control Forge and Satellite modules with a patch. Assimil8or to come in the next video."
The 2nd edition of SUPERBOOTH left the organizers jaded but fulfilled. Summing up, SUPERBOOTH17 beats last year's edition by far with 70 new exhibitors, more concerts and more visitors to the FEZ Berlin. The new venue, though not built for this purpose, shows how well a fair for electronic musical instruments fits into the ex - GDR "Pionier-Palast". The stage, the foyer and the outdoor area with the Seaside-Stage offered a framework that was very well received by exhibitors and visitors alike.
Many exhibitors took new product developments unseen by the public eye to SUPERBOOTH. This is something which can be perceived as acknowledgement of the fair's meaning. The manufacturer's trust in the work of Andreas Schneider and his team paid off well. Visitor numbers have considerably increased also as a consequence of the cultural events and again offering top notch, iconic and unusual content from all stems of electronic music.
A new feature this year was the screening of the cinema films, i.e. fans and other interested visitors were given the chance to view the Berlinale film "Denk ich an Deutschland in der Nacht" before official theatre release. Another new element that entered the mix were workshops for school children (ages 7-15) in which a performance was developed and put onstage in conjunction with (among others) the Teichmann Bros from Regensburg and Berlin. From this type of workshop, a new way of teaching shall guide a new generation into music making, far away from old methods like learning to play recorder or triangles.
The SUPERBOOTH concept bears fruit - In front of the four main stages and through the hallways, one could hear voices saying: "next year we'll be back”. Interest in SUPERBOOTH is as big because it is like a fresh breeze for conventional trade fair patterns or platforms. The fair is closer to what electronic musical instruments should be about - the music - and not profit margins and sales figures. The most frequently posed question arising over the weekend was about the prospect for the next coming SUPERBOOTH. Which direction is it headed?
Andreas Schneider and his team would like to express their explicit thanks to all exhibitors, artists, media representatives, trade visitors and last but not least the numerous public visitors for their continued and new support over three marvelous days!
Please find more information and impressions of the fair on the SUPERBOOTH website: www.superbooth.com"
"Recorded live at OHM club Berlin on 22nd of April 2017, during the Official Superbooth17 "25 years of Doepfer" afterparty. Fully improvised modular techno."
"This tutorial shows the simple process for uploading software onto the miniAtmegatron.
All files and information can be found here: http://soulsbysynths.com/miniatmegatr..."
"The Kawai SX-240 is an eight voice, fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1984 as a follow up to the Kawai SX-210. It was manufactured by Kawai but originally released under the Teisco brand-name in Japan when Kawai bought out Teisco. The Kawai SX-240 and the Kawai SX-210 never got much attention due to entering the market during the time of the digital revolution and poor marketing. Its main analog competitors of the time were the Korg Polysix and the Roland Juno 6/60."
"Manufactured in 1977, in very good condition with just a few scrapes and bumps here and there. All electronics have been serviced and work 100%. Capable of some great warm analogue synth sounds. Minimalist controls, surprisingly versatile. All analogue circuitry, Contains the same VCF hybrid chips as found in the MS10 and MS20 known as the 'KORG35'. Not surprising then that it's sound is similar to the MS10 and the 20. Becoming a collectable vintage synthesizer. Item does not come with music rest. All of the original knobs and slider controls are intact. Synth works on 220/240 VAC, has a 3-pin UK plug fitted. As used by orchestral manoeuvres in the dark (OMD) On 'ENOLA GAY', 'MESSAGES' and also 'ELECTRICITY' music tracks. Although the synth has no CV or GATE control, there are a few websites that show how easy it can be added. As it stands, the synth is completely un-modified."
"Experimental movie and soundtrack.
Soundtrack was made with KORG DSN-12, directly recorded form Nintendo 3DSLL to ZOOM Q4, no outboard effect was used.
Movie was shot with Nikon1V2 11-27.5mm zoom lens with KENKO MIRAGE optical prism filter.
Video edit and VFX : Kdenlive on Debian GNU/Linux"
"Just a snippet from my modular live perfomance together with Panic Girl from Superbooth2017 in Berlin. Full video should be available soon." I will post it when it goes up.
"Just wanted to demonstrate how the Tanzmaus can be triggered by another drum machine via MIDI.
Korg Electribe needs to be configured so each bad is a different note."
Update:
MFB Tanzmaus MIDI controlled via Korg Electribe [PART 2]
Published on Oct 22, 2017 alternatingbitmusic
"A couple more discoveries to share demonstrating how the Tanzmaus can be triggered by another drum machine via MIDI."
"Samedi 29 avril nous vous proposons une rencontre avec deux ambassadeurs français du constructeur 4ms Company, qui viendront vous présenter leurs nouveaux modules respectifs.
Lavender et Matthias Puech live @ Modularsquare
Matthias présentera le tout nouveau Tapographic Delay qu'il a développé pour 4ms, et Lavender présentera son Spherical Wavetable Navigator !
Entrée libre et gratuite tant qu'il reste des places dans le showroom.
"Being a demo of the power of the Mutable Instruments Grids combined with Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms, Switched Multiples & a Sequential Switch, in the pursuit of fully improvised live modular techno jams. // Please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies"
"I made a vow to my girlfriend that I wouldn't get into Eurorack until we buy a house. I have friends that have recently gotten into it and the modular bug has been biting me BAD. So I decided I would set out with what I have and try and make the most modular thing possible!
There's no video of me playing this time because I'm actually NOT. I cranked the VCA gain on the Odyssey and used the hold switches on the Prophet and OB and just let them go.
Odyssey is doing the Drone that starts first and fades out in the end.
OB-6 comes in next with some weird random 'noise'
Prophet 6 is holding down the "Melody" and is heavily dosed in the Moog MF delay
They're all running into the Bigsky which is on a cliche shimmer setting but is certainly what makes the track!
No modular anytime soon, but this was certainly fulfilling!
Excuse the annoying video, I needed to make some sort of visual accompaniment but it was of minimum priority!"
"Live take of 'Viol' with the Korg Arp Odyssey Module and Moog Mother 32 CV controlled by the Elektron Analog Keys, with the Arturia Drumbrute to the Roland VS880 multi track recorder to the Yamaha MG10xu mixer with gated reverb to the Canon 6D + 50mm 1.4"
Moog Synthesizer IIIc (Or: Music For Riding Dragons)
Published on Apr 28, 2017 Moog Music Inc
"In the late 1960s, Bob Moog and a team of ten skilled technicians began hand-building cutting-edge musical instruments that they called "synthesizers" -- instruments that would radically change the landscape of music.
Fifty years later, we are proud to announce the return of the Moog Synthesizer IIIc to production for a very limited time.
Every Synthesizer IIIc will be built using all-original documentation, art, and circuit board files. Moog Synthesizer IIIc production is highly limited. Only 25 units will be produced and sold worldwide.
Throughout the 1960s, Dr. Robert Moog collaborated with over 100 composers of electroacoustic music to create the synthesizer concept, born of thousands of design decisions and countless conversations. At the time, the available method of producing electronic music was the “classical studio,” a makeshift production environment cobbled together from individual electronic sound-generators such as surplus telecommunications devices, radio equipment, and early tape machines. Moog and the musicians he worked with streamlined this classical studio technique into a system of standardized sound modules.
In 1965, Bob Moog began taking orders for individual modules and customized modular systems. By 1967, he and a team of ten skilled technicians were hand-building production models in an unassuming brick storefront in Trumansburg, NY. The cutting-edge musical instruments that they called “synthesizers” signaled electronic music’s maturation from an awkward and shy intruder in the realm of music to a dynamic and significant medium of musical expression.
The first models were aptly named Synthesizer I, II, and III. With the introduction of the Moog Synthesizer IIIc -- the “c” referring to the walnut “console” cabinet -- musicians could purchase a complete instrument pre-configured for logical access to a range of facilities usually associated with the largest classical studios.
Each synthesizer took weeks of patient, steady crafting to complete, but the payoff would be rich -- a tool that would change the landscape of music.
The world got turned on to the idea of the synthesizer -- and electronic music -- through the visionary works of experimental musicians like Wendy Carlos and Isao Tomita. Sonic masterpieces like Switched On Bach and Snowflakes Are Dancing were made possible by the early modular Moog Synthesizers. These original modular systems designed by Bob Moog are inimitable in sonic character and remain highly coveted for their limitless reconfigurability and vibrantly organic musicality.
Fifty years later, we are proud to announce the return of the Moog Synthesizer IIIc to production for a very limited time.
'Through archival designs, so-called obsolete electronics, and outmoded production processes, we are rediscovering the magic of our past. It’s a privilege to build instruments in this way; it lets us reimagine what future tools can be. There is so much potential in this history.' - Anna Montoya, Moog Production Engineer / photo via deadaudioblog
Every Synthesizer IIIc will be built using all-original documentation, art, and circuit board files. Each instrument features thirty-six hand-stuffed, hand-soldered modules, including ten 901-Series audio oscillators, the 984 Matrix Mixer, and the 905 Spring Reverb. All modules are securely mounted into two hand-finished, solid walnut console cabinets at the Moog factory in Asheville, NC.
Moog Synthesizer IIIc production is highly limited. Only 25 units will be produced and sold worldwide."
No details, just this image. You be the judge. I'm not seeing that much of a difference myself. It looks more like a slightly custom matte black JD-Xa with Jupiter-8 style side panels and some white instead of red on the left panel section. Knob caps are block vs. chrome. Not seeing much else different. Feel free to pick it apart w/ the original JD-XA below. If you notice anything else different leave a comment.
"Shaman is a video composition created by Marc-Henri Arfeux about the french artist Thierry Lambert and his work.
Music composed on Access Virus TI - all sounds designed by Marc-Henri Arfeux"
"On Sunday, April 30th, 5 experimental music artists from Denver will perform Syn Sunday for the City of Denver's Open Doors event. We'll be playing outside under the glass of the MASSIVE Galleria dome at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Early one morning last week, Kuxaan Sum joined me in a mini preview set for the CBS 4 news crew. After the news crew left, we played on and recorded this as we were so inspired by the massive space of glass, metal and concrete and the AMAZING reverb characteristics. This is a some footage of our mini set.
"Following on from the popular Evolution Vol 1 Soundset, Volume 2 is now available with pulsating Pads, Strings, lots of Arp's and bright, cutting Keys. A handful of recognizable patches are also included...Sorry, I had to do 'Jump'! As before, all patches are handcrafted from the front panel and are all made from 'Initialized Presets'."
"How to make a pad patch from scratch on the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 synthesizer. The Pro 2 is a paraphonic synth so in order to play chords we need to sacrifice the oscillators. This means we are left with just one oscillator per "voice". In order to make the sound thicker and more interesting we will rely on various techniques and modulation options."
"Have some good speakers or headphones for this one! In this episode, I explore the use-cases and features of various unique synthesizers around my studio and walk down the timeline of Roland synths."
"Dave Smith Instruments Evolver "Are You Evolving?/Now shipping!" colour advertisement from page 129 in the classifieds section of the December 2002 issue of Keyboard magazine."
VOZ° is a new sampling concept based on vocal formants.
This ensemble for Reaktor 6 resynthesizes a real singer voice from a list of vocal articulation samples that can be sketched into multi layer singing parts and played chromatically trough a powerfull 4 voice sampler and a suit of 10 effects.
From mutant choirs, backing vocals, rising screams, funky hits, experimental sound fx, to playable vocal parts...
VOZ° explores various aspects on how vocal sound material can be operated in a virtual instrument and allows to inject a dose of human soul in modern electronic composition.
VOZ° comes with a collection of 1520 basic waveforms including elements of speaking, screaming, whispering, breathing, yelling, laughing, growling, throating... All kind of vowels, phonetics, accents and onomatopoeias… Even whole words and piece of phrases ready to be used as sources of oscillation that can be launched with in predefined random order.
With 100 presets ready to go, a smart modulation system, NKS compatible, and many other features, VOZ° promises noisy, punky and unconventional experiences, for both lyrical and epic sonic adventures.
Probably the vocal sound object, the wildest one of its kind actually.
Living Memory has submitted update v1.0.3 for LayR to the App Store for release.
Squashing all known bugs and adding several new features including some great new preset banks.
NEW FEATURES:
– New preset banks created by Red Sky Lullaby and Brice Beasley.
– FX sends added to Layer Strips.
– An option to select an alternative dials view for Envelope, allows assigning MIDI to A,D,S and R.
– Added IAA transport buttons and time display when hosted in IAA.
– Improved IAA beat Sync for Arpeggiator. ( in preparation for Live Link and Audiobus 3).
– Slightly improved reverb with a pre-delay parameter.
– You can now assign MIDI and link controls in Layer Strips by long pressing.
– New shortcut in MIDI Assign View: Repeatedly double tap range dial to set various default ranges. – Added a toggle switch to enable/disable Pitch Bend in Layer Strips
– Added a Reset Factory Presets button to Settings for updating/restoring latest presets.
– Small improvement to note stealing algorithm.
– Increased threshold for closing FX view with a swipe.
– Arpeggiator: Hold mode can now be set by a Sustain Pedal message over MIDI.
– Settings option to save state on quit and restore on launch.
– Settings option to ignore all notes off over MIDI
– Settings option to not reset master volume when loading performance.
– Settings option for iPad UI: swipe left or right on background to change layers
– Settings option for iPad UI: swipe down on background to exit layer editor
"This is my take on the hit song 24k Magic by Bruno Mars.
'Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.'"
"Introduced last week at Superbooth, we have an early version of Novation's Peak - an 8 voice hybrid polysynth. Full review soon -
leave any questions in the comments."
"This is a multicam clip in 4K with 3 audiotracks recorded on the Akai MPC 5000. Trigger sequences are from the MPC. Beside of the Guitar, the rest of the sounds are all from the modular system."
"The Chance is a random voltage generator and noise source. Its digital architecture allows for a fresh take on what random voltage can be. Four unique algorithms provide classic signals like smooth and discrete, while the wavetable and blend outputs take full advantage of its microcontroller core, utilizing lookup tables, and digital interpolation to create a one-of-a-kind modulation source. Upon each successive clock pulse, coin toss seeds all outputs with new randomly chosen values. Freeze stops everything in its tracks and holds each output at its current state. After countless hours, the Chance will continue to surprise with new, unbelievable improvisations.
- Four random voltage outputs with attenuverters
- Unique algorithms
- Erratic gate burst and autonomous rhythm trigger outputs
- Freeze control stops everything in its tracks
- Coin toss random voltage reseed
- Digital noise and analog white noise outputs
- Steady master clock output with rate CV
14HP"
"I got the Dreadbox Kappa2 this week... here is my first session with this semimodular sequencer - I love the noise for some crispy-modulations ;)
It seems to be a really good addition for my semimodular synths NYX, Erebus, Hades and Microbrute ! so the next test-sessions are waiting ;)"
"Mint condition synthesizer including additional wooden end cheeks. Comes in original box with power cord, manufacturers manual, and original wood end cheeks."
Update: you can get one new, minus the additional wooden end cheeks, for just over $1000.
Including drops of pain on the display! Curious if the lighter film is dust or paint as well.
"My ex-painted this custom. Fully functional, sounds and looks beauftiful, but the selection knob sometimes skips patches, and the pitch controller was cross-wired, so modulation is left/right and pitch is now up/down. All knobs and controllers functioning nicely.
Not a very well known synth, but it packs two real, fat oscillators, and works as a MIDI keyboard controller, and an audio interface, boasting Focusrite preamps! Would be a great addition to a live set, or a welcome set of sounds to the studio."
The output jack has been modified by a synthesizer specialist and is more durable than the old weak jack. The instrument shows wear on the back but the top controls and the keys look and work perfectly."
Apps used : Sunrizer, Modstep, AUFX Dub, AudioShare
Hardware used : KORG Volca keys, Bass, Sample, Novation Circuit, Modal Craft Synth
Recorded into iPhone via a Behringer Xenyx mixer and mastered in Final Touch.
"At Superbooth 17, Modal Electronic announced that it has added MPE support to its synths.
We got a quick overview of the update and a demo of MPE control with a Keith McMillen K-Board Pro 4.
Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression is a new standard that allows for more expressive performances to be communicated using MIDI. With MPE, you have full continuous control over the pitch, timbre, volume, etc of each individual note when performing polyphonically."
"Moritz from Endorphin.es followed us out beyond the food vans and seaside stage into the trees for a conversation about his background and the Endorphin.es modules. Nice!"
Update:
Superbooth 2017 - Endorphin.es On Design
Published on Apr 29, 2017 DivKidVideo
"Not comfy with a chat about background and modules we fired up the plastic chair gorilla pod mega camera set up and chatting to Moritz from Endorphin.es about branding and design relating to their playful and bold image."
"Grp Synthesizer had one hell of a system at Superbooth 2017 with 12 of what will be a 30 module release later this year. Lots of classic analogue sounds and potential signal paths across VCOs, Mixer, different filters, VCA, output stages and a fixed filter bank. Plus all the modulation."
"Soulsby Synths have given the firmware a work over for the Oscitron with the new Oscidrum and Odytron and there's also the new AtArp arpeggiator module in 2HP. Come and check out that from the rather noisy show floor at Superbooth."
"Alyseum presented there MS Matrix and [Record] Stereo Recorder and playback device at Superbooth 2017. Using a Make Noise Pressure Points to shift matrix presets was a really powerful way to interact and manipulate the system."
"Delivering on our #1 feature request, VST plugins are coming to Reason 9.5. The creative flow you know and love, coupled with any plugin you want. VST plugins will feel right at home in the rack - add Players, put them in Combinators and route audio and CV as you wish. This is music-making unlimited."
"Propellerhead Announces Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support
Reason’s legendary workflow opens up new and creative ways to use VST plugins
Stockholm, Sweden, April 28, 2017 – Propellerhead Software today announced Reason 9.5, the newest update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.5 is a free update for Reason 9 owners that introduces VST support – the number-one feature request by both Reason and non-Reason owners alike.
Drag and drop from the browser, use CV and audio connections with your plugins, play in new ways with Players, put them in Combinators with Reason’s own devices or Rack Extensions. Explore a new workflow and discover new creative ways to use VST plugins with Reason 9.5.
'Today’s music makers need access to all the great software instruments and effects out there – but without compromising their creative process,' said Mattias Häggström Gerdt, Reason Product Manager. 'Opening your favorite VST plugins in Reason taps into Reason’s legendary workflow, from simply playing your favorite instruments to using the audio and CV connections for a truly modular music-making experience.'
"We caught up with Robert Jordan aka Cat Full of Ghosts in another of our Featured Artist Series interviews who is performing at our next Resonant show on the 7th May 2017 in Melbourne, Australia."
"Explaining the synth architecture in LAYR iOS synth by Living Memory Software and running through my preset bank on CME XKey Air bluetooth keyboard. All sounds including drums at start are LAYR"
A classic from Modern English featuring the ARP OMNI Mk1. Please read the following:
The reason this is getting a post now is twofold. One, I realize I never posted it before (focus on synths only), and more importantly, the guitarist of Modern English needs a little help. You can find his GoFundMe page with details here. Warning though: there is slightly graphic image of the open incision for his surgery lower on the page there. If you are squeamish, just don't scroll down to the second image.
That said, I hope Gary gets better soon, and I hope he does not have to worry about his expenses. Modern English was a big part of my formative years, and I still love their music to this day. BTW, their new album is great.
The Making of The Interstellar Suite
Directed and produced by Byron Kent Wong
Additional Interviews directed by Saul Pincus
This 18-minute featurette of Amin Bhatia's epic album The Interstellar Suite features interviews with noted artists and engineers:
Steve Porcaro, Patrick Moraz
Frank Morrone, James Porteous, David Greene and Mark Vail
Roland’s esteemed president, the late Ikutaro Kakehashi
The Carolina Crowns Drum Corps!
and many others…
This video is a bonus feature from the The Interstellar Suite Anniversary Limited Edition
Remixed by Frank Morrone from the original multi-tracks.
Under exclusive license from Capitol Records, Inc.
Publishing Bhatia Music Inc.
DVD & Blu-ray Dual Pack and Companion Guide Book available only until May 7, 2017 at http://aminbhatia.com/is25mayday/
Something New - (Smooth Beats) Live Jam with Elektron Analog Rytm and Roland System-1
Published on Apr 27, 2017 umonox
"Heyja :-) It was about time for a new Live Jam. So - here it is ;-) This time with the Elektron Analog Rytm and the Roland System-1 - which i actually "play" live in this track. Enjoy! :-)
Analog Rytm does the Drums, Bass and the rest of the melodic stuff (as well as the Noise - literally :-D) and the System-1 delivers the Pad which i play live. No further editing in the DAW except for some Multiband Compression and Limiting.
