The NDLR Pattern Editor Overview

Published on May 23, 2018 Conductive Labs

"Showing the finished Pattern Editor functionality."

See the Conductive Labs label below for more.

KORG prologue SDK Now Available

via KORG

"prologue introduces an open development API (Application Programming Interface) that allows users to extend the possibilities of the hardware via an SDK (Software Development Kit) and dedicated development tools. Via this SDK custom digital oscillators can be created for the MULTI ENGINE, and custom modulation effects can be added to the existing modulation effects. Users can then load these new custom oscillators and modulation effects into their prologue via the prologue Librarian application (Mac and Win).

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Limited Edition DrBobQuotes Posters From The Bob Moog Foundation

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are delighted to release three limited-edition posters featuring quotes from our namesake in honor of his May 23rd birthday. The 11” x 17” DrBobQuotes posters are $15 each or the set of three for $40. Only 150 of each will be sold.

They can be purchased exclusively through the Foundation’s online store: bit.ly/DrBobQuotes.

The quotes featured include Bob’s thoughts about the genesis of ideas, the transmission of information from pianist to piano, and about the
design of the theremin.

We chose to release this set of DrBobQuotes posters in honor of Bob’s birthday as they lend personal insight into who he was, how he thought, and what he valued. Our intention is celebrate his spirit while inspiring people to think expansively.

Each poster features a different archival image of Bob Moog, as well as his signature.

All proceeds from the sale of the posters benefits our education and archive preservation projects."

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Tone Lab - Stackable Componentized Hardware Synthesizer Kit by Colin Hearon

Tone Lab from Colin Hearon on Vimeo.

"Tone Lab is a musical synthesizer kit that upends the traditional software-based approach to digital music production techniques. Currently, music making software is structured in a very technical manner not conducive to learning. Complicated menus, idiosyncratic functions, and highly technical options are incredibly prohibitive to young, new artists. Tone Lab is restructured to be playful and informative, teaching the basic tools of digital music production by making them into physical building blocks that users can stack up, hearing how the effects interact with one another in real time. The pieces each have graphical elements that teach real industry terms so that users can acquire useful and relevant knowledge.This service allows new users to access the creative world of digital music making, broadening creative diversity in the field."

And a video form Aban Tech:


Published on May 23, 2018 Aban Tech

"Stackable and modular hardware synthesizer facilitates grooving

Industrial designer Colin Hearon set out to simplify the interface and has come up with an interactive, modular synthesis device called Tone Lab where players young or old stack up components to generate layers of sound. The Tone Lab is a great looking piece of kit. Sound sequences are created by selecting and stacking tone generator components to one end of the base and then using four sliding chord units to alter what's being sounded out. Sound generators include effects like reverb and delay, sine/square/sawtooth wave oscillators and filters, arpeggiators and so on. The idea is to build up as many or as few components of a sound that you want, starting with a waveform, then adding filters and effects. Each sound block connects to another via metal prongs to the bottom left. Activating the device plays back the chosen chords in a loop, influenced by the stacked sound components. The chord discs can then be used to modify the various parameters by sliding them up or down in their given slots. Naturally, you wouldn't want your sound stack tower to get too high or it may come tumbling down, but the design looks intuitive and easy to use."

And some pics:

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Yamaha FS1R FM Synthesizer SN PJ01127

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Moog Sub-Harmonicon: Sound Bites -Part One-

Published on May 23, 2018 JAkoGreyshire

"Just a few sound bites for the curious.. Sub-Harmonicon playing with an envelope from Make Noise Contour. I'm just starting to explore the synth."

Moog Grandmother Sample and Hold Sync to self + dfam patching demo

Published on May 23, 2018 Mattelica

"Moog Grandmother's Sample and Hold rate sync to self (sequencer gate out to modulation rate in, s+h patch out to oscillator 2 pitch in, oscillator 1 wave out to noise in, then play+hold button) and rear sync output to dfam adv/clock in."

Translation (Minilogue, Empress Reverb, Warped Vinyl Hifi)

Published on May 23, 2018 SineRider

"Got some new FX pedals. Running my favorite synth through them. Simple sequence runs while I tweaks some knobs."

TRANSPARENT// DX-7, Prophet-12, Prophet-6

Published on May 23, 2018 MR TUNA Music

"Just some more jamming- SPONSORED BY TOYOTA!"

Sequential Circuits Pro One Analog Synth SN 9556 w/ New Keyboard

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via this auction

"Sequential Circuits Pro One analog synthesizer with professionally restored electronics and a brand new 2018 Techsmechs keyboard installed- no j-wires to clean and/or replace, no faulty membrane keyboard- this has a brand new, newly manufactured, modern replacement keyboard installed and it is purely awesome; this synth's keyboard mechanism is better than that of any other Pro One currently on the market.
Check out the linked YouTube video and see the well-lit, high resolution photos of the synth. Photos and video are of the actual Pro One synth for sale! The sound on the video is a direct digital recording from the mixing board, no wild/crappy on-camera sound and no processing or eq.

At a glance:
– original Sequential Circuit Pro One synthesizer
– completely serviced in May 2018 by Chris Hewitt (thisoldsynth.com) including replaced electrolytic capacitors, pots and switches cleaned or replaced, tuned and scaled. He also performed the Techsmechs keyboard replacement and replaced the deteriorating old power cable."

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EML 101 Analog Synthesizer Filter Modulation

Published on May 23, 2018 Silicon Breakdown

"This is a demonstration of the filter modulation capabilities on an EML 101 Analog synthesizer. Oscillator one is used as a source for the Sampler producing the well known sample and holfd effect on the filter frequency. Also Osc 1 is sent directly to the filter frequency for additional modulation.All without a patch cable."

Then We Sang | OP1, Metasonix D1000, Bastl Thyme

Published on May 23, 2018 HAINBACH

"Support what I do by buying my music: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com/

I got this beautiful Thyme from Bastle when visiting them in Brno and I had to immediately record a little piece with it. It sounds gorgeous and is now my favorite digital delay. The voices you here are from a workshop I gave on working with sampling on the OP1."

Tangerine Dream -TANGRAM set 2 (2018) by graal7

Published on May 23, 2018 graal7

cover of Tangerine Dream -TANGRAM set 2 (2018)
arturia matrixbrute
arturia drumbrute
roland juno 6

Erica Synths- Pico System 2 (Patch 3) Experimental Downtempo/Hiphop

Published on May 23, 2018 Dziam Bass

"Erica Synths- Pico System 2 (Patch 3) Experimental Downtempo/Hiphop song live.
All sound from Pico System 2.
The Erica Synths Pico System II is the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of its functionality, same as the Pico System I. However, as there have been several additions to the Pico Series, for example, the significant Pico Voice, its upgrade the Pico System to make it even more multifarious. There are two new modules in the system: the Pico Voice – a sound source, which gives quite a big timbral diversity, and the Pico Modulator, which replaces the Pico EG and the Pico VCA. That gives us a 3HP free space have filled with one more Pico A MIX for more handy control of the sound sources in live performances."

DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Program: "The Swarm"

Published on May 23, 2018 8dioproductions

"Prophet X Live Demonstration by Colin Fisher. Audio was recorded directly out of the Prophet X.

Visit https://8dio.com/prophet-x/ for more information.

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How far can you take a single note? The Swarm is a a dark futuristic pad designed - mixing synth oscs with looped pianos. All instruments are keeps weaving in and out of tuning - supported by the generous use of the slob knob."

https://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-x/

Brooklyn Synth Expo Set for June 9-10

You can find full details here.

"Hosted for the first time in a 4k sf ft space in Bushwick (an art gallery called Absurd Conclave) located in the heart of Brooklyn’s most musical neighborhood, this year’s exhibit is scheduled for June Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 (from noon to 7pm on Saturday, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday).

CURRENT LIST OF PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS:

Arturia
Critter & Guitari
Dave Smith Instruments
Elektron
Expressive E
Eventide
IK Multimedia
KORG
Malekko
MOOG
Native-Instruments
Novation
PioneerDJ Toraiz
Roland
Teenage Engineering
Waldorf
Yamaha

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Happy Birthday Bob Moog from Moog Music & Herb Deutsch

"Today would have been Bob Moog's 84th birthday. We were lucky enough to share a moment with Bob's lifelong friend and collaborator, Herbert A. Deutsch, at Moogfest last weekend to celebrate.

Happy birthday Bob--

Love,
Your friends at Moog"

Qu-Bit Nebulae V2 Granular Sampler Sounds

Published on May 23, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Qu-Bit Nebulae V2 is a granular sampler eurorack synthesizer module that can have samples loaded by a USB stick or recorded directly into the module. In this video we used a few built in sounds and a few of our own samples. The Nebulae can also load other programs and is open source so you can develop your own synths and effects to run on it.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/q..."

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Moog Subharmonicon Reviewed and Explained

Published on May 23, 2018 loopop

"The Subharmonicon is a lovely, interesting and different synth from Moog. Only around 100 were hand soldered and built at Moogfest's 2018 Engineering Workshop, and there's no information currently about whether it will be released commercially.

Even though availability is scarce, I decided to put together a review of this instrument, because the way it works is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to sound generation and sequencing. Also, one would hope that Moog will eventually mass produce the Subharmonicon, as they did for most, but not all past Engineer Workshop projects, like the DFAM and Werkstatt.

This review includes an interview with Steve Dunnington from Moog, who led the Subharmonicon project. Steve talks about the vintage synthesizers (Trautonium and Rhythmicon) and composition theory (Schillinger system) that inspired this synth.

So what makes the Subharmonicon special? Two main things. First, it has six (!) oscillators. These are sawtooth oscillators, a tribute to the original Trautonium. There are two main oscillators and each has two sawtooth sub oscillators, which can follow its main frequency at subharmonic intervals – divisions of anywhere between 1 and 15.

The second thing that makes it special is its sequencers. Each of the two oscillator groups has a sequencer dedicated to it. Initially, it may seem these sequencers are limited because they only have 4 steps each. However, the Subharmonicon sequencers aren't designed to just be played in a regular step-by-step fashion. Rather, their cadence is powered by up to 4 tempo sub-dividers, also based on the principle of subharmonics. This rhythmic core produces sequences far longer than 4 steps, repeating and skipping notes in very interesting and surprising ways. Each of the two sequencers can be configured to control either the pitch of its main VCO (and sub oscillators) or just modulate the subharmonic divisions – thus generating different chords on a per step basis.

In addition to new elements above the Subharmonicon contains controls we're used to seeing in Mother-32 and DFAM: a resonant low pass filter, AD envelopes for the VCA and filter, and a 32-jack patch bay with access to many of the internal controls."

Seaboard Blues

Published on May 23, 2018 Paolo Z-Plane

"Roli Seaboard & Novation Peak test demo
Direct recording from Peak, no additional effect added

Polyphonic aftertouch from Roli Seaboard Block to Novation Peak"

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer GliGli ProServiced SN 1494

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"Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 with GliGli Chip Update installed.

The GliGli update basically it adds many new functionalities, such as making the envelopes punchier and adding more arpeggio settings..."

You can find demos and details on the GliGli upgrade in the archives here.

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Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline - Analog Acid Synth TB-303 Black & Green

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This is an amazing alternative to a TB-303.
This acid monster goes there... and beyond the original.
The mod envelope alone is the reason to get this machine.

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Mode Machines ADX-1 Analog Drum Machine w/ Case & Mode Machine Branded RP1 Headphones

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Didn't realize they made headphones.

"The ADX-1, from Mode Machines, is a 100% analog drum machine with an integrated 5-channel expander that contains its own individual outputs. It enjoys MIDI control and an enviable amount of knobs that afford access to a wide variety of sounds."

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Roland SH 101 Vintage synth W/ Mod Grip & Original Soft Case

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Dreadbox NYX Analog Paraphonic Synthesizer

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Rhythm Box TS-2000 70's Vintage Drum Machine Test

Published on May 23, 2018 SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Rhythm Box TS-2000 70's Vintage Drum Machine Test

recorded with drawmer lx-20 compressor"

subtokyoshop on eBay | subtokyoshop on Reverb

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NI Synergy XT Synthesizer

Published on May 23, 2018 GentleElk

"I continuing create this stuff..."

Obviously inspired by the Clavia Nord Leads.

Transposing Sequences

Published on May 23, 2018 MAKEN0ISE

"Transposition of a sequence in the world of voltage control is nothing more than adding a voltage offset to the sequence voltage. This can be done with addition, in other words summing, in other words mixing, as in a MATHS, but if your VCO has a dedicated Exponential FM input then you don’t even need a mixer."

its 555 eurorack 1

Published on May 23, 2018 cirtcele

"This module turns any incoming signal into a series of 5 pulses. Each pulse can be inverted or positive and have its amplitude set. the Pulse width can be controlled by CV. A different kind of resonator.

Each has CV and pot controlled pulse width and the pulse for each can be set to be negative going or positive at any desired amplitude. The circuit is supposed to be driven by a signal from a VCO, but noise or chaos sorces are fun too. It creates five pulses that can be individually manipulated to create a complex and harmonically rich waveform. A slower clock signal will give clicks and glitches (so, a voltage controlled glitch module).
As the pulse widths can be individually controlled (or controlled en masse by “CV all”), this waveform can be continually morphed to get new sounds. When the 5 pulses are quite thin the effect is that of a resonator. The controls allow a wide pulse width, so fatter, thicker sounds can also be created.

PCB = USD20
Panel = USD24
assembled = USD230

More info : http://nonlinearcircuits.blogspot.com..."

Super-JX PWM Multitrack

Published on May 23, 2018 Joakim Floke

"In this track I only used my MKS-70 for sounds except for drums.
It's been modified with Vecovens PWM-boards and flashmodule.
The sounds here are almost all based on PWM. No EQ has been used and just some reverb was added on some parts. Hope you like it and if you have any questions, just ask them."

Winter Modular - Eloquencer *FIRST PATCH*

Published on May 23, 2018 DivKidVideo

"I'll have more in depth coverage coming with Future Music Magazine on their YouTube channel and in the magazine itself very soon but I just wanted to share my 'first patch' here with you all. It's a fairly simple 6 part drum sequence and entirely randomly generated synth line. We've got ratchets, probability over gates, probability over ratchets, shuffle, quantization. It's really quick to get some more comprehensive parts together, which is always a nice surprise with the bigger more complex sequencers."

Roland SH01A & Strymon Timeline

Published on May 23, 2018 3rdStoreyChemist

"Sequence on the SH01A synthesiser through the Timeline reverb.

No further processing except normalisation."

FH-2 prototype - Euclidean patterns

Published on May 23, 2018 Expert Sleepers

ladik C-410, S-143, F-510, D-333, O-111, S-180, S-182, M134 & E-480 countour generator

Published on May 23, 2018 RuprechtM

www.ladik.eu
C-410 clock source
S-143 seq modulates VCF F-510
D-333 makes kick (triggered by C-410 divided output)
O-111 VCO controlled by S-180+S182
M-134 mixer
A-310 headphones amp
patch without VCA or ENV

ladik E-480 countour generator

Published on May 23, 2018 RuprechtM

Groove rider noodling

Published on May 23, 2018 pantsofdeath

"Ha, well, turns out grooverider in under 10 minutes is harder to do than I though... oh well.."

iTunes: Groove Rider GR-16 - Dmitrij Pavlov

Kronecker overview

Published on May 23, 2018 pantsofdeath

iTunes: Kronecker Synthesizer - iceWorks, Inc.

MoogFest 2018: Sub-Harmonicon Classroom Drone Session

Published on May 23, 2018 JAkoGreyshire

"This is my first patch with the MoogFest 2018 Sub-Harmonicon.
I just used a bit of background noise reduction to take away the noise of the large classroom we were in... Many thanks to the people at Moog music, everyone that helps make the MoogFest possible and a Mega-Ultra-Gigantic Thanks to Steve Dunnington for all his hard work. Thanks bro!

The Moog Sub-harmonicon is a combination of two electronic instruments.

A quote from the Moog Music email: "A brand-new electronic instrument inspired by the Trautonium, the Rythmicon, and the Schillinger System"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythmicon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trautonium

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schillinger_System

This synth is deep... It can do lots of different things.. Fast, slow, simple, and complex..."

AUM + Perforator - MIDI CC Automation - Parameter Locking

Published on May 22, 2018 Electronisounds Audio

Pretty cool tutorial on what it's like to work with AUM & synths in the iPad.

"How to use the bonus MIDI CC# output from the Bram Bos gate plugin, 'Perforator' inside of AUM. (Extra-deep producer geekery!)"

iTunes:
AUM - Audio Mixer - Kymatica AB
Perforator - Bram Bos
Zeeon synth - BeepStreet

Spotted this one on discchord.

Sequential Prophet VS (1986) Vector Synthesizer "Time Capsule"

Published on May 22, 2018 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

The Sequential Prophet VS is one of the cooles synths ever made. The sound reminds a bit on the PPG wave but the vector synthesis is different to the PPG.

With the vector stick can you mix the loudness of the four wave sources. Analog curtis filter and amplifier.

Used by Icehouse, Fancy, Whitesnake, John Carpenter and more

The demo track shows some typical VS sounds and the work with the internal arpeggiator.
recording: multi-tracking without midi"

EML 101 Analog Synthesizer Tuning & 4 Voice Unison

Published on May 22, 2018 Silicon Breakdown

"This is a short demonstration of the correct tuning on the 4 oscillators of an EML 101 Analog synthesizer.
Then a short demonstration of oscillator and mixer controls working cleanly with no noise is done.
Excellent condition for a synth of this age
more information on the EML 101 here
http://www.siliconbreakdown.com/eml.html"

EML 101 Analog Synthesizer 4 Voice Operation

Published on May 22, 2018 Silicon Breakdown

"This is a demonstration of the 4 oscillators of an EML 101 Analog synthesizer all playing in unison
This short demonstration shows the oscillators tracking and mixer controls working cleanly with no noise
Excellent condition for a synth of this age"

Music Thing Modular Graphic EQ DIY Build

Published on May 22, 2018 LowGainElectronics

"Real time build of the MusicThingModular Graphic EQ. I recommend this build for beginners. Fixed filter banks are very useful and highly underrated. Available at www.ModularAddict.com The photo at the end shows how I modified the module by drilling the jack holes out to allow the jacks plastic bushing to it in the panel a little. Less space between the pcb and panel. I also added 2 nylon flat washers to each of the screws on the sliders. This allowed me to properly tighten the screws for the middle pcb support. Not 100% necessary, but it makes me feel better knowing it’s secure. ^_^ Happy SynthDIY’ing!!"

Altura Theremin MIDI Controller Tutorial by Zeppelin Design Labs

Published on May 22, 2018 Zeppelin Design Labs

"The ALTURA is a MIDI controller that emulates the classic theremin. Control your synthesizer or any MIDI device by just waving your hands. This video is an in-depth tutorial and player's guide that will show you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to master the Altura and wave with the best. Learn more about the Altura at www.zeppelindesignlabs.com.

Chapters:
1. Setup
2. Articulation
3. Note Bin
4. Posture
5. Playing Scales
6a. Pitch Bend
6b. Modulation
6c. Note Velocity
6d. Channel Volume
6e. Portamento Time
6f. X-Y Mode

From the Altura Reference Manual:

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