Liszt on the Obi: La Cloche Sonne

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Kris Lennox

"Liszt's 'La Cloche Sonne', played on the Oberheim.

Excuse the odd arm angle - I'm playing standing up.

All best
Kris"

Omnisphere 2.5 Hardware Integration Demo At Knobcon 2018

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2018, we talked with Spectrasonics product specialist Eddie Spinelli, who gave us a hands-on demo of hardware integration in Omnisphere 2.5.

Omnisphere 2.5 was originally introduced by founder Eric Persing at Superbooth, but was released a few weeks ago. Here's an in-depth look with Persing at Superbooth:"

Superbooth 2018 Omnisphere 2.5 Hands-On Demo

Published on May 4, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Superbooth 2018, we talked with Spectrasonics head Eric Persing about Omnisphere 2.5, a free update that introduces some impressive new features."

Synthstrom Deluge Update (Sneak Preview)

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2018, Synthstrom Audio was showing their Deluge synth, sampler and sequencer.

We got a preview of the next firmware update from Synthstrom's Ian Jorgensen."

Synth Friend: Shawn Saul Sequential Prophet-6 & Moog SUB 37 JAM by Rik Marston

Published on Sep 10, 2018 SynthgodXXX

"Synth Friend: Shawn Saul on the Sequential Prophet-6
& Moog SUB 37 JAM by Rik Marston 9/10/2018

I have a lot of synthesizer friends I want you to meet!
These folks are super cool & are super into SYNTHESIZERS
like you & me!! This little series SYNTH FRIENDS will introduce
these cool synth friends of mine to the YouTube Universe.
You might already know them & have subscribed to their
YouTube channels, if so you are super cool!

Shawn Saul is a fantastic, talented professional Jazz
musician, music instructor, synth head & GREAT GUY.
His current hardware synth kit in his studio:
Sequential Prophet-6
Moog SUB 37
Arturia Minibrute LE
Arturia Minibrute II
Dreadbox NYX
Access Virus Ti2
Waldorf XT
Novation Peak
just to name a few...
DAW: Logic PRO & Ableton"

WMD Arpitecht, Make Noise DPO, XAOC Device Belgrad: Creephaus B&B

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Miles Briand

"WMD Arpitecht controlling Make Noise DPO FINAL wavefolder to XOAC Belgrad to Qubit Mixology with send FX going to Mutable Instruments Clouds. Drums from Futureretro Transient and Hexiverter Mutant Kick. Clocked by Pamela's NEW Workout, CV modulation from Malekko Heavy Industry Voltage Block"

Paolo of SynthMania walks though his live setup at KnobCon 2018

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Marshal Arnold

You can check out SynthMania's performance in video four of the playlist here.

"On Friday 9/7/2018 I caught up with Paolo from Synth Mania at KnobCon 2018. He was asked by the Suit and Tie Guy (who organizes the KnobCon events) to perform this at this year's opening night! Paolo was very kind to take a few minutes and walk through his gear setup for the show!

For convenience while traveling Paolo brought a small rig that features a Korg MicroStation, a Novation Circuit and a Korg monologue, a TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 and a Sure SM58 microphone all connected through a Yamaha MG06X mixer Don't let the size fool you, his set sounded HUGE and had many people dancing their butts off during the classic Techno that Paolo is very good at producing."

KnobCon 7 (2018) part 15 - Vendor hall walkthrough 2 (more G.A.S.)

Published on Sep 10, 2018 SynthMania

"Another walkthrough on the main exhibition hall at Knobcon 2018"

You can find a playlist featuring all parts of SynthMania's Knobcon coverage here. See the Knobcon label below or simply search on Knobcon on the top right of the site for all Knobcon posts featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Knobcon: Polyfusion Modular Synthesizer Returning After 40 Years

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Synthtopia

Some fascinating history with early Moog Music covered in this one.

"Here's an interview with one of the creators of the classic Polyfusion 2000 modular system, Ron Folkman.

Folkman is working with partners Jim Soloman and Jammie Logan to reissue the original system, and to create a new line of updated modules. They were showing the 1979 Polyfusion 'monster' of Toto's Steve Porcaro, 'Darius'.

Synth master Matt Baxley, aka Moot Booxle
(https://www.youtube.com/user/mootbooxle), also stopped by to check out the vintage Polyfusion monster synth."

See the Polyfusion and Knobcon labels directly below for more.

Introduction to Phase Shifting with the Roland 578

Published on Sep 10, 2018

"By popular request, I've uploaded a movie from my Learning Modular: Level 1 starter course on phase shifting, using the Roland 578 Phaser/Chorus/Gate Delay module. It breaks down this way:

00:00 overview of external effects
00:36 patch breakdown
01:16 phase shifting basics
03:03 using an external LFO
04:06 using a mod wheel to control LFO rate
05:11 using a mod wheel for the wet/dry mix
05:52 using a mod wheel to directly control the phase shift

For more on my Learning Modular Synthesis courses, check out https://learningmodular.com/training/"

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Dave Smith Prophet Rev 2 & Prophet 12 Dark Worlds

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Tarek Mansur

"Hi guys!

Playing the first patch I did with my REV2, made a video earlier with this patch and got alot of requests to release this patch for the public so I did. You can download it here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r6216n2yq0x...

I called this patch for "Dark Worlds".

Use it well!

Any donations are accepted or buy my music.

Bandcamp: https://diaboluscarmen.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6s0kKU...

More patches will come!

Much Love!
Tarek"

Experimental Machine No: 1

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Rarebeasts

Experimental instrument from www.grandtippler.wixsite.com/Rarebeasts/about - Brian McNamara

SynthMania Knobcon Videos Parts 4 - 10

Parts 4 - 8 including performances by SynthMania, Suit & Tie Guy, and Andre Cholmondeley have been added to this post.

Update: more parts going up...

Access Virus Indigo 2 Keyboard Synthesizer

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Roland Jupiter-6 Keyboard Synthesizer

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Stronger than an Ox sticker. This one was listed back in April.

"All sliders are smooth and straight.
It was fully serviced by Roland in 2002.
Completely tested and inspected under the hood last month by Heyday Music, Asheville.
It has spent the last 20 years in an air-conditioned studio with occasional use.

There is a marking/smudge of unknown origin to the right of the "Jupiter-6" logo on the right side of the synth. (I never even noticed it until I had to photograph it)
There is also a sticker on the front left. This could probably be removed with the right care."

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Wicks looper touch

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Rarebeasts

"The Wicks Looper Touch is back in my Etsy store. https://etsy.me/2MhMFiF"

IK UNO synth controls a Ploytec PL2 synthesizer

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Ploytec

"There's a controller mapping template on www.ploytec.com/pl2 allowing to use the IK Multimedia UNO synth to control the Ploytec πλ². With the PL2 editor software you can (firmware) update the file into the πλ² synthesizer and even use both synths at the same time."

EMU Emulator II Track 2018

Published on Sep 10, 2018 JMPSynth

"Several years absent, now with another EII and good to hear the punchy, distinctive sound of the EII again. Hope you enjoy."

Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles Demo Mix

Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles, set to be released on Oct 19, features the following supporters of MATRIXSYNTH: Todd Barton, Parallel Worlds, and Dave Bessel.

Details:

"Various Artists Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles DiN:TS02

Release date 19th October 2018

Limited to 500 copies. Digipak CD format.

Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, continues to explore the world of modular synth music.

This second compilation “Module No.2 Elements and Particles”, like its predecessor, features nine artists from different musical backgrounds with the common thread being that all the tracks were composed entirely with a modular synth system.

The album opens and closes with the ambient soundscapes of two tracks by Todd Barton and
 r beny. Barton is a world renowned exponent of Buchla modular systems as well as the Music Easel employed on this track. Austin Cairns (aka r beny) has a penchant for lo-fi looped synth atmospheres which combined, in this case, with a field recording creates a haunting, evocative piece. The next three pieces by Bluetech, Parallel Worlds and Paul Nagle build up rhythmic and sequenced elements with a fascinating amount of detail that modular systems are so good at. They also all use various methods to produce a poly-rhythmic, fractal feel as patterns shift and change throughout their tracks. The middle of the album then sees a fascinating experimental ambient interlude by Dave Bessell (a member of the synth group Node) using waveguide physical modelling in the analogue domain. The second half of the album has a rawer, more gritty feel with Richard Quirk building up a crescendo of wonderful textures in his track “Radar Hill”. This is followed by Hainbach using the exotic Ciat-Lonbarde series of hand built instruments to produce, in his words, a piece of “pure electronic music”. Nathan Moody then brings proceedings to a climax with a gnarly, muscular track using a Buchla modular system before the blissful ending piece “Marine Layer” closes out the 60 minute sonic journey the listener has just travelled.

Boddy has curated both the artists and tracks on this album to flow in a musical way and not just be a collection of equipment heavy demos. Though fascinating and always cool to look at, it is important not to get lost in the gear for gear’s sake syndrome. Having said that this album features Eurorack, Serge, Buchla & Ciat-Lonbarde modular systems and the nine tracks show how varied and flexible these instruments can be.

'Tone Science Module No.2 Elements and Particles' continues the journey down the rabbit hole of possibilities and sound worlds inhabited by artists and musicians working in this ever fascinating and varied musical field.

01 Floating World by Todd Barton 8:41
02 Magnetic Lullaby by Bluetech 6:36
03 Additive Procedure by Parallel Worlds 5:56
04 Euneirophrenia by Paul Nagle 7:52
05 Overtone by Dave Bessell 6:37
06 Radar Hill by Richard Quirk 7:22
07 Your Strange Glitter by Hainbach 5:02
08 Prophet & Loss by Nathan Moody 5:02
09 Marine Layer by r beny 7:02

Total Time: 60:24

Released by: DiN

Release date:
19 October 2018"

New Behringer RD-808 & RD-909 Knobcon Videos

Behringer RD-909 (Roland TR-909 Clone) Sneak Preview

Published on Sep 10, 2018

Update: looks like the RD-808 video was pulled. Moved it below in case it comes back.

"At Knobcon 2018, we talked with Behringer about their upcoming RD-909 drum machine, an updated clone of the classic Roland TR-909.

Behringer was showing their initial 3D-printed model for the RD-909, which is used in the process of validating their design choices, and for testing out the 'feel' of the box. It has circuit boards in it - but they were not demoing it because the circuity and firmware are are still early in development.

Behringer was showing the RD-909 to get feedback on their initial design."

More:
Behringer RD-808
Behringer RD-909
Knobcon

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Upcoming Novation Beats and Bytes Tutorial on Sequencing

I'll be posting the live stream here on MATRIXSYNTH this Thursday at 4PM PST, for those that want to tune in on site. Just letting you know in advance in case you want to set the time aside vs. catching up later. Note the Q&A portion will only be on YouTube of course.

Details:

"What is Your Sequencer Doing?

Tune in to the Novation YouTube channel on Thursday 13 September at 4PM PST for another Beats and Bytes live stream. Novation Technology Evangelist Enrique Martinez will be showing you how to use sequencers to improve your workflow with sound design, production, and performance, as well as an in-depth look at Circuit 1.7.

Check out the schedule below:

(0:00 - 5:00) Introduction to Sequencers

(5:00 - 10:00) Circuit 1.7

(10:00 - 15:00) Sequencing for Sound Design

(15:00 - 20:00) Sequencing for Performance

(20:00 - 25:00) Q & A"

New Tin Can Modular Format from Modular For the Masses at Knobcon

Knobcon18: Modular for the Masses tin can modular

Published on Sep 10, 2018 sonicstate

Yes, modules literally in tin cans! :) DIY modular on the cheap - $4 for the oscillator module. That 303 filter does sound good.

"An alternative to the Eurorack format from module maker Modular For The Masses. Its kind of crazy looking but has a certain appeal no?
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanitohm/"

Peter Theremin Performance at Synthposium 5

Петр Термен (терменвокс) Live - Synthposium 5 Электротеатр Станиславский

Published on Sep 6, 2018 Peter Theremin

"Peter Theremin - theremin solo"

Peter Theremin is the grandson of the creator of the theremin, Leon Theremin.

The following is a massive playlist from Peter's channel featuring 46 videos on the theremin. Quite a few are currently private or deleted. You can use the player controls to skip them.

New Yamaha MODX7 8-OP FM Synthesizer In the Works?

Spotted on Sequencer.de:

"The new MODX7 is still not official but it will be more or less a 1.4k-Pound Version of the 8-OP Synth with ROM Sample Section and the morphing function 'the super knob'.

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine
76-note semi-weighted keybed for fluid playability
Unparalleled sonic versatility for creating sounds from iconic 80s sounds to modern-day EDM cutting-edge leads
Integrated performance controls include faders and encoders for in-depth control over parameters
Ideal for both studio and stage use
FM-X Synth Engine
LCD-Touchscreen 7″-Colour-Wide-VGA-TFT
Waveform-ROM expanded from 741 MB to 5.67 GB
2,370 new Waveforms, 6,347 total in ROM
1 GB Flash-ROM built-in
Ca. 2,000 preset performances
640 user performances
5,120 library performances
Seamless Sound Switching “SSS“ for Performances with up to four Parts
13 dual insert effects (12 Parts + A/D Input)
Over 256 preset live set slots, 2,048 User & 2,048 library live set slots
10,239 arpeggios
Eight arpeggio Parts simultaneously
Eight Scenes per Performance
Master keyboard functions for each Performance
Multichannel USB Audio Interface, 2-in/10-out

We have seen a delivery date for September"

That would be this month. An interesting side note is the MOD-7 was KORG's FM engine in the KRONOS. The DX7 was 6-OP. The MODX7 will be 8OP.

KORG KRONOS 2 MOD-7 , VS YAMAHA DX7

Published on Jan 18, 2016 CLASSIC KEYBOARDS

"APRESENTAÇÃO KORG KRONOS 2 , com Everton , classic keyboards , korg , roland , yamaha , alesis, kurzweil , nord , open lab , ZOOM Handy Video Recorder"

SYNTAR Synthesized Guitar w/ Build in Mini Keyboard

This one is in via @BuckRemus, who was curious if there was any relation to George Mattson's PMS Syntar, the first synthesizer keytar. I reached out to George and he said he didn't know what it is, so there is no relation.

If you know what this is, feel free to leave a comment.

There appears to be 16 buttons (presets?), and three colored buttons, one blue, one orange, and one grey.  Note there are six mini keys, so they could be the equivalent of the six strings on a guitar and meant to be strummed rather than pressed like traditional keys.  There are three knobs, or possibly four if the one on the right is just missing a knob cap.  There are a number of holes as you can see (tuning/calibration points?).

Update: Two more pics added below, and via @BuckRemus: "it didn't come with a power supply so we're hoping to find someone who knows something so we don't fry it (if it hasn't been already). If it helps, it was purchased in Maine."

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[diy] additional VCO for Minibrute/Microbrute on breadboard

Published on Aug 31, 2018 planeteatrr

"0:00 Minibrute squarewave (left slider) compared to additionalVCO squarewave (right slider)
1:52 additionalVCO ring modulation

:)

Schematics and description: http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-..."

Note: I can't seem to get to electro-music.com for whatever reason. Give it a try and see if it works for you. If it doesn't, bookmark this post or the link and check back later.

TEST SERIES Epoch Modular Benjolin WMD Synchrodyne Expand Euroack

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Outsider Sound Design

"The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations when pushed to the extremes. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Outsider Sound Design TEST SERIES

Polivoks 001

Published on Sep 10, 2018 verstaerker

"a first test run of my new Polivoks.Pro ... this beast sounds really powerful and wild
this demo is just to get a rough idea of the sound - I will prepare another , more musical one, soon"

Let's Listen: Erica Synth Drum Module Demos

Published on Sep 9, 2018 Let's Listen

"Simple demos. No talking, just listening."

Playlist:
Erica Synths Clap Module
Erica Synths Snare Module
Erica Synths Bass Drum Module

SynthMania Knobcon Videos

Published on Sep 9, 2018 SynthMania


Playlist:

1. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 1 - Hello, Knobcon

Going to Chicago for the KnobCon annual synthesizer convention

2. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 2 - Logan Soloman - Polyfusion

As I was walking in the hotel lobby I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Soloman and Jammie Logan, two great guys who are working with Ron Folkman to bring back a modern version of the mega-classic Polyfusion modular series 2000 - designed in the late '70s and early '80s by Ron Folkman and Alan Pearce (who also worked at Moog)

3. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 3 - Opening night

Venue vendors and performers setup, and Knobcon 2018 opening night reception party

4. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 4 - My live set

My live set at the Friday night opening party of Knobcon 2018:
00:26 Misty (Erroll Garner)
02:38 Control (SynthMania)
07:28 Drum Fairy (SynthMania)
13:13 Echoes (SynthMania)
18:52 Fruit Fly (SynthMania)
23:03 Decades (Joy Division)
28:23 Perfect Life (SynthMania)
34:07 To France (Mike Oldfield & Maggie Reilly)

5. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 5 - Suit & Tie Guy & Andre Cholmondeley live set

Mega-hypnotic live set by Suit & Tie Guy & Andre Cholmondeley at the Knobcon 2018 Friday night reception party

6. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 6 - Vendor hall walkthrough (G.A.S. inducing)

Saturday morning at Knobcon 2018 - a walkthrough of the large exhibitor room

7. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 7 - Moda Modular

Kevin of Moda Modular debuts the Castor & Pollux sequencer at Knobcon 2018 https://www.facebook.com/ModaModular/

8. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 8 - Eurorack Modular Case

Brock from Eurorack Modular Case shows their portable cases for KnobCon 2018 http://eurorackmodularcase.com

9. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 9 - IK Multimedia

Daniel and Eric of IK Multimedia show us the brand new software editor for the UNO Synth - I plan to make a video using the editor very soon, as it further "unlocks" the sound capabilities of this great portable analog synthesizer

10. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 10 - Synthstrom

Synthstrom shows their Deluge portable synthesizer/sampler sequencer

11. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 11 - SYINSI

SYINSI shows their new modular tiles

12. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 12 - STEM Modular

13. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 13 - AKAI

The great sounding and portable AKAI MPC Live

Wesley of STEM Modular shows his upcoming modules

14. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 14 - Playing the Polyfusion

Incredible power, powerful and majestic sound... a wonderful synth!!! Toto's Polyfusion... big thanks to Jim, Jammie, and Ron for letting us experience this beautiful, classic machine!

15. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 15 - Vendor hall walkthrough 2 (more G.A.S.)

Another walkthrough on the main exhibition hall at Knobcon 2018

16. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 16 - Detroit Underground

Aaron shows their latest Arduino based diy module "shield", the DUIno https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

17. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 17 - Hammond organ workshop

An incredibly interesting Hammond workshop at Knobcon 2018. Featuring Suit & Tie Guy, Steven Eaklor, Ray Gerlich, Todd Phipps, and the best sounding Hammond I've ever had the pleasure to play - a 1963 B-3 with a 147(amp) + 122 (cab) owned and so kindly provided to Knobcon by Todd Phipps

18. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 18 - DIY build workshops

Knobcon 2018 featured DIY build workshops where you could build your own synthesizer modules

19. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 19 - Bug out bunker

KnobCon has a large dark room in the basement of the hotel called the "Bug Out Bunker" - where you can play modular synths, perform together and experience some really cool graphics being projected on the walls

20. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 20 - Ethereal Sun

Steve of Ethereal Sun shows some of their very cool eurorack cases at Knobcon 2018 http://etherealsun.com

21. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 21 - Behringer

I programmed some beats on the new Behringer RD-808 at Knobcon 2018. Really good sound. (sorry, 2nd part of the video got corrupted so I had to flip and crop).

22. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 22 - Vendor hall walkthrough 3 (G.A.S. again)

More exhibitors at Knobcon 2018

23. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 23 - Golden Knob banquet

Knobcon's Saturday evening banquet, featuring live music, raffle prizes, keynote speaker, and all-night jam session with classic and vintage synths and keyboards

24. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 24 - Gil Trythall keynote address

A wonderful, insightful, interesting, and very entertaining keynote address!! By Dr. Gil Trythall, electronic music pioneer, college professor of music, author of fantastic '70s Moog-based records like "Switched-On Nashville", "Nashville Gold", "Yakety Moog" and many other compositions

25. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 25 - Sat night jam session

After party all-night long jam session with lots of *excellent* players from all over the United States!! Lots of fun, with incredible vintage instruments like 1963 Hammond B-3, '70s Clavinet, Yamaha CS-50 and more. Everyone invited to join in and jam (I joined in later in the evening)

26. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 26 - Real Fake Knobs

Such a cool idea by Izzy! To spiff up your modular setup, grab his real fake knobs / panels http://www.realfakeknobs.com

27. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 27 - Vinicius Electrik & Key Magic

Excellent modular synth company from Brazil and two great guys to boot - I had the pleasure of sitting at the same table as Vinicius and Fabio at Knobcon's dinner and we talked about synths and music extensively all evening. I bought a Lizard multi mode dual VCO from them as soon as I heard it right and there at Knobcon, it's that good (and versatile). They also produce a full system that includes other modules. Vinicius and Fabio produce these modules and distribute them all over the world - To listen to and buy their modules: https://viniciuselectrik.com

28. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 28 - Zeppelin Design Labs

Glenn showing some of their really cool products: a Theremin style MIDI controller, companion mini synth, amplifiers, pedals https://zeppelindesignlabs.com

29. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 29 - Therevox

Wonderful, wonderful instrument. Played it five minutes at the show. Ordered one right away. http://therevox.com

30. KnobCon 7 (2018) part 30 - Vendor hall walkthrough 3 (G.A.S. galore)

More incredible gear presented at Knobcon 2018

31. Knobcon 2018 - That's a wrap

Until next year

Yamaha CS6x CONTROL SYNTHESIZER SN PY01148

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Korg Z1 12-voice MULTI OSCILLATOR SYNTHESIZER SN 003243

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"The Z1 is like a polyphonic Prophecy housed in a full sized and featured Trinity workstation-like casing! It does all the analog sounds and more. This is a great analog modeling synth with 12-voice polyphony, thirteen waveforms, four LFOs, two resonant filters, two effects units and more. The ability to create unique sounds is endless."

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Ensoniq ESQ-M Digital Synthesizer w/ Analog Filters

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Octave The Cat Analog Synthesizer by Fabien Fouet

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Fabien Fouet

1. "Demonstration of the sound possibilities of the Octave The Cat synthesizer. No sequencer in this video, just the sound of the synthesizer directly in the sound card, no effect or special effects ;)"

2. "Demonstration of the sound possibilities of the Octave The Cat analog synthesizer. The Kick is generated by a Korg Volca Kick. The Cat is triggered by a Kenton USB Solo interface with Ableton Live 10 as a sequencer."

3. "Exploring the sound of the analog synthesizer Octave The Cat, no effect only the direct sound in the sound card. The trigger is made with a Kenton Usb Solo interface via CV Gate and Ableton Live 10 sequencer."

4. "A video to make you listen and share the sound of this old analog synth Octave The Cat. Mine has some problems, especially the Sub Octave does not work anymore and the ADSR works in -ASR triggering with CV Gate. Despite these concerns the sound of this synth and great;)"

Why to Modular - 1 - Overview

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Knobs

"Have you been wondering about modular?
How about not wondering about it at all?

Either way!
Now is your chance.

If you're anything like us, you've probably known about modular for a good while but haven't had a clear reason to dive in.

Over the next few weeks, we're going to talk about what makes modular special. How it might help you and take you to places you couldn't go otherwise. It's an imaginative and entirely different way to make music, and one you may be more ready for than you realize.

Maybe.
Let's find out.

- - -

All music in this video was recorded direct from a modular case.

- - -

All cases by:
Art for the Ears

Featured modules:
4MS - Tapographic Delay
Make Noise - Morphagene
Strymon - Magneto
Music Thing - Radio Music
QuBit - Pulsar
4MS - Spectral Multiband Resonator
Mutable Instruments - Warps

- - -

We have a 1$ a month Patreon to download demo audio and other stuff. That too, maybe: https://www.patreon.com/KNOBs"

disting mk4 - work-in-progress sample playback

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Expert Sleepers

"Probably coming in firmware 4.8. Source sounds from https://soundcloud.com/darkroom/holdi..."

minutes: ambient music, with eurorack, octatrack and OTO Machines

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Alan Dear

"octatrack meets eurorack, fiddling with loops from an electric piano and MI Rings

• pad sounds from 4MS Spectral Multiband Resonator
• electric piano: rhodes
• texture: morphagene and clouds
• clicks: Intellijel Plonk

eurorack sequenced with OT, as well as using a OT thru machine for effects and filtering"

UNO Synth vs VOLCA Bass │ SAME THING? - haQ attaQ 298

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Jakob Haq

"Are the KORG Volca Bass and the IK Multimedia UNO Synth the same thing? They're both analog hardware synthesizers around $200 and they've both got sequencers right? I've received questions about this ever since the UNO came out and I stared featuring it in my videos. Well, here's my answer! Check out this deep Volca Bass vs Uno Synth comparison video to find out why I really wouldn't ... compare ... these two excellent tiny portable synths."

Novation Circuit x Bastl Softpop - XII

Published on Sep 10, 2018 John Chesters

Interesting piece using samples loaded on the Circuit.

"Live performance on the Novation Circuit and Bastl Softpop.

Headphones recommend, enjoy! 🎧"

Moog Grandmother Overview & Tour

Published on Sep 10, 2018 once upon a synth

"Let's go over each module on the Moog Grandmother and explain what the knobs and jacks do. The Grandmother is a new analog monophonic semi-modular synth from Moog. It has 2 analog oscillators, a low pass filter, spring reverb, ADSR envelope generator, an LFO (with sample and hold), mult, high pass filter, arpeggiator and sequencer.

In this video I'll start off with the audio signal path modules and then move onto to the utility/modulation modules."

OP-1 Ambient improvisation and summer images from the Norwegian West coast.

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Analog Monoxide

"It's the last days of summer here in Norway, and we decided to spend a day sitting by the sea.

I set up on a rock with my OP-1 and field recorder, pointed the camera where I planned to sit, and just kinda hoped I'd actually get something in the frame. Since I sat right next to the sea I misjudged a little the volumes and the OP-1 is a bit loud. Something to keep in mind for the next time I want to record a synth and the ocean next to me at the same time.

I got this little jam, and some video with a GoPro, and edited it together with video from my friends DSLR and drone, to share the scenery and moment with you. Enjoy :)"