MPC Sound Design Tricks Part 1 (Multiple Randomised Samples on a Single Pad)

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Praxis Axis

"In Program Edit Mode, use 4 layers set to Random, X Simultaneous Play, to create textures of up to 5 randomized samples triggered by a *single* pad, from a pool of up to 20. Approach what is possible in software like Twisted Tools' S-Layer, but natively within the Live."

Behringer Pre-NAMM Event Setup Pics

Spotted and in via Soviet Space Child.

You can see the upcoming Odyssey, MS-101 (Red SH-101), VC340 (Roland VP-330), and RD-808 (Roland TR-808).

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FISHER SC-300K BOOMBOX Stereo Receiver w/ Removable Keyboard

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Note the speakers are missing. You can find one speakers posted back in 2013 here.

Vintage 1980s Fisher SC-300K Am-Fm-Sw Cassette Boombox with built-in and detachable SCK-30 “Stereo Music Composer” synthesizer keyboard. Unit is in good cosmetic condition and partially working but not complete so being sold for parts or restoration.
Boombox was tested by hooking up stereo speakers with 1/8” mini jack plugs; Radio is working on all bands and heard many stations on Am & Fm with very good fidelity and volume. Didn’t spend time on the 2 shortwave bands. Cassette is not working but it just needs new belts; all the buttons are working and tape loads & ejects fine plus I can hear the motor running indicating it will work once repaired with belts.

The electronic keyboard and synth is working both with the boombox and separately with RCA cables connected to an amplifier. There is an LCD display showing the notes or keys being used. A sequencer with an eight-pattern memory stores just over 500 notes. The keyboard’s battery compartment is clean and has the cover. Same with the boombox; no leakage or bad contacts. Includes cover and AC cord. There is an internal voltage adapter for use on 120-210-240 worldwide settings.

It is being sold as is as shown, missing the speakers. Also, there are some cosmetic issues like a bend in the antenna; a plastic hook is broken on the top right that mates with the keyboard, but the synth locks down on both sides and is held securely as it is now. Also there are various scratches and rub marks on the tuner & cassette faceplate as well as the keys are discolored from age & sun but overall it still presents nicely."

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Moog Memorymoog SN 3105

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"This Memorymoog was serviced by the amazing folks over @ Switched On Austin and is 100% ready to go and in like new condition!"

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Coming to the Sequential Prophet X: Minimmog, Prophet T8, OB-X, ARP 2600, Roland Jupiters & More

In case you missed the update in this post, Dave Smith will be showing some new sound libraries from 8Dio for the Prophet X at NAMM this year in Meeting Room TKAB.

They include the following add-on packs:

Minimoog Model D
Sequential Circuits T8
Oberheim OBX
ARP 2600
Jupiter 4
Jupiter 6
Moog Prodigy

Expect these to be good, and polyphonic. 8Dio is known for their high quality sample packs, included in the Prophet-X. Full details to come...

Update: and the official press release:

"Anaheim, CA—Jan 23, 2019— At this year’s NAMM convention, Sequential will debut eight new add-on packs from sound developer 8Dio for their flagship samples-plus-synthesis keyboard, the Prophet X. The sample packs are focused largely on vintage synthesizers and include the Minimoog Model D, Sequential Circuits T8, Oberheim OBX, ARP 2600, Juno 60, Jupiter 6, Moog Prodigy, as well as a new deep-sampled piano.

The Prophet X has garnered critical acclaim for its sonic versatility and sound design capabilities through its substantial internal library of 150 GB of sample content as well as its ability to import up to 50 GB of additional user samples and add-on content from sound developers.

All sample content can be manipulated by the Prophet X sound engine, which powers two simultaneous sample-based instruments plus two high-resolution digital oscillators, with a full complement of traditional synthesis tools, all processed through analog filters. Dual digital effects and a 64-step polyphonic sequencer round out the package. In standard performance mode, the instrument provides bi-timbral, 8-voice stereo, or 16-voice mono operation. 32-voice performance mode, allows paraphonic filter operation when using a single sampled instrument and oscillator.

'I’m excited to introduce these new Prophet X add-ons from 8dio at NAMM,” commented Dave Smith. They add an interesting vintage slant to a very modern synth. To have these classic instruments available to perform with or to manipulate with the Prophet X synthesis engine makes an already-powerful musical tool even more versatile. '

Dave will be representing Sequential at the NAMM show at Meeting Room TKAB.

The add-ons packs will be available for download from 8Dio’s website at a date to be determined after the show.

Disclamer: All musical instrument manufacturer and product names used in add-on packs by 8Dio are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with 8Dio or Sequential LLC."

Moog Model D App - NuEVI & Wind Synth Collection - Mark Steiner

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Mark Steiner

"This collection of 120 sounds are optimized for breath control keyboards and instruments, and especially for the NuEVI made by Berglund Instruments.

Please, email me at monkeydrums@hotmail.com to order. Cost is $95.

After searching a great many apps and plugins, I have found Moog's official "Minimoog Model D App for iPad" to be the VERY best analog modeling app or plugin for breath control. The attacks are just incredible and the sound is gorgeous.

The design lends to some great controls as well, as you can assign multiple destinations for midi CC's. There are also little tricks to find, such as smoothly cross fading different wave shapes with breath and other controls. Very expressive!

You can modulate effects, and you can even crossfade from modulating between LFO and OSC 3. That's where things can start sounding quite modular.

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Kit Overview # 35 - Olitronik Micrón - Build Video

Synth Diy Guy

"Building the amazing Micrón, a complete analog subtractive synth voice for Eurorack in 8hp!"

Kit Overview # 35 - Olitronik Micrón - Demo Video



And a few demos form Olitronik:

"Micrón is a complete mini analog synthesizer, in only 8HP,

VCO
-7 octaves
-Hard Syncro
-Suboctave
-Saw/PWM
-FM modulation
-Temperature compensated

VCF
with autoscillation, and cutoff cv attenuator.

E.G.
-fast fixed attack
-Release: 80ms to 1s
-Connected by default, to the attenuator of the cutoff cv, and to the VCA.
And it’s automatically disconnected when an envelope or modulation
is connected to the VCA jack or the filter CV.

OVERDRIVE DISTORTION"

Dave Smith Speaking at NAMM A3E Summit on Developing Disruptive Technology, 1PM Friday

For those attending NAMM, Dave Smith will be speaking as part of the A3E Summit at 1PM on Friday. If you'd like to attend you can register here, promo code: A3EFUTURE2019. General attendance passes can be had for $25 "to attend all of NAMM - Exhibits and Educational Conference Sessions." This sounds like a full NAMM pass to me. A3E is the company/organization.

Update: Dave Smith will be at Meeting Room TKAB during NAMM. He will be showing some new sound libraries from 8Dio for the Prophet X.

They include the following add-on packs:

Minimoog Model D
Sequential Circuits T8
Oberheim OBX
ARP 2600
Juno 4
Jupiter 6
Moog Prodigy

Update: it looks like Michelle Moog-Koussa of The Bob Moog Foundation will be on Friday at 3PM, and Bert from Percussa will be on Thursday at 2PM. You can find the full schedule on A3E's website here.

From the flyer pictured left:

"A3E Deep Dive "Developing Disruptive Technology: Risk vs. Reward

Disruptive technology is becoming the hallmark of the 21st century, replacing traditional business models with technology-driven automated systems that lower overhead, accelerate turnaround time and broaden the marketplace. Meet the forward-thinking companies that are reshaping the music industry, and find out how to manage the risk and capitalize on the reward of disruptive technology."

FLOWER ELECTRONICS ★ Strymon Big Sky & Timeline ★ Eventide Pitchfactor ★ Radio ★ SEVEN SIGNS ★

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Jay Frederick

"★ SEVEN SIGNS ★ Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue & Jealous Heart ★ Strymon Big Sky & Timeline ★ Eventide Pitchfactor ★ Transistor Radio ★

Using the radio as a noise source that can be modulated via scanning the dial. You also get some nice random transmissions, as well."

Orchestral Tools Junkie XL Brass

Uploaded on Jan 20, 2019 Orchestral Tools

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 — Following the success of its Berlin and Metropolis Ark series, German sample library developer Orchestral Tools has joined forces with leading Dutch producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Holkenborg to create a brand-new brass collection, Junkie XL Brass.

Holkenborg, better known in the music business as Junkie XL, is a former industrial noise producer and chart topping electronic live act, who has become one of Hollywood’s most successful and singular film score composers, blending classical composition with a mastery of modern instrumentation and studio techniques. One of the movie industry's few billion dollar box offices composers, Holkenborg’s diverse credits include Mad Max Fury Road, Deadpool, Black Mass, Mortal Engines, Tomb Raider and the forthcoming James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez project, Alita: Battle Angel.

Won over by the superior interface, sample cutting and playability of Orchestral Tools’ products, Holkenborg felt that the company was the ideal partner for creating his brass library: “I needed a ‘sound voice’ in this industry and realized right from the beginning that I needed to build my own sample libraries, and that’s why we’ve gotten to the point of creating my own brass library together with Orchestral Tools.”

As with previous Orchestral Tools collections, Junkie XL Brass was recorded at the Teldex Scoring Stage in Berlin, a distinctively balanced 450 m² hall with sublime acoustics and the finest microphones from the last five decades. Classic brass instruments – trumpets, French horns, trombones and tubas – were sampled in many different section sizes to provide maximum depth and versatility, with a dynamic range going from pianississimo to fortississimo.

Junkie XL Brass is scheduled for release in late 2019 and will be available exclusively for the new Orchestral Tools Sampler Platform. As well as being designed as “an homage to acoustic instruments”, this platform is a powerful tool that is capable of customizing every single articulation to the user’s individual needs. And, as Tom Holkenborg explains, capable of inspiration as well: "What I want you to feel when you open up the sample library and play your first line is that you want to make music straight away. That’s how inspired you will be when you use Junkie XL Brass."

Dinsync GILBERT

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"DinSync’s GILBERT is a DIY analog synthesizer modeled after some of Roland’s most famous monosynths of the 1970s and 80s. The oscillators are based on the SH-101, the form factor and suboscillator are based on the MC-202, and the filter comes from the SH-09.

I will try not to repeat what’s readily available on the DinSync website. Suffice to say that if you’re looking for that butter-smooth, rubbery analog sound that made Roland famous, this is a great way to get there. Sequence it with a 303 or x0xb0x and you have a great little acid synth; or play it from a keyboard and tap into SH-101 or SH-09 vibes.

Additionally, it makes a great addition to a eurorack or other modular setup: in addition to standard CV/Gate inputs, you also have inputs for linear FM, exponential FM, VCF, VCF frequency and oscillator sync, and outputs for the VCO’s saw, square, triangle and suboscillator waves.

Oh! And if you’re not a fan of the PCB panel construction, a fancy aluminum case should be available directly from DinSync in the next few months."

You can find some videos of Gilbert in the archives here.

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 (Part 1): Kidding around with a simple loop

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"The Teenage Engineering OP-1 (which I hear is relatively in-demand these days) on its own on my lap. I put together a simple drum loop that ran through some delay for syncopation, then just added bass layer and other melodic elements courtesy of the Dr Wave, Pulse and String modules. Additionally, everything is run through the Grid Effect.

Here are three more OP-1 based videos:"

Wonky Sketch w/ Teenage Engineering OP-1
Teenage OP-1 Adventures
OP-1 Voltage Synth (loud!)

Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus II ( No Talking, Patch in the Description)

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Stefano Bertoli

"First session with Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus II alone with some very simple patching. Reverb from MR12

00:00 Osc 1 (Low Frequency Audio) triangle wave out into looper 1 audio input,
Osc 2 (High Frequency Audio) triangle wave out into looper 2 audio input

00:34 Start recording on looper 1 turn on volume on looper out turn off volume on audio in
then same thing on looper 2

01:25 Start fiddling with speed control on both looper

02:26 Looper 1 Skip input patched on the triangle wave of Osc 3 then playing with Osc status
Switch (LFO, High Frequency, Low Frequency)

03:05 Looper 2 Flip input patched on the triangle wave ou Osc 4 then playing with Osc status
Switch (LFO, High Frequency, Low Frequency)

03:41 Switch Flip input to Skip input on Looper 2 and Skip to Flip on Looper 1

04:01 Again Speed Control fiddling

04:24 Switch Skip back into Flip input on Looper 1

04:28 Osc 5 Triangle Wave Output into Osc 3/4 Castle Mod Input

04:49 Again Speed Control fiddling

05:08 Osc 5 Switch output from Triangle Wave Out to S/H-Square Wave Out
Again Speed Control fiddling and Osc Status Switching"

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #62: Quasimidi TechnoX - Song 3

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the third song with the Quasimidi TechnoX. It's a 21 voice 16-part multitimbral ROMpler from the mid-90s with a focus on techno, rave, electronic.

I used for the recording the following FX chain:
Quasimidi TechnoX - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI Systems Specular Reverb v2

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."

Christian's Sonic Spaces Best Ambient Synth Shootout

Great Synth Mysteries Ep. 2: The Story of Jexus

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Noir Et Blanc Vie

"*FYI: All music was composed and provided to me by Jexus personally.*
Check out the UPDATED website below. Jexus has a surprise for you there :)
http://www.syntezatory.net.pl/

Hey guys, this is part 1 of 2 for Great Synth Mysteries: The Story of Jexus. This was done in collaboration with Jexus. Some of us like myself miss him as he was a big inspiration. This was done with love, I've learned a lot about myself through this process."

https://www.patreon.com/NoirEtBlancVie

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MATRIXSYNTH gets a mention at 10:05. :)

I remember the early days of Jexus, aka WC Olo Garb - click through for a history of WC Olo Garb posts on MATRIXSYNTH - you can scroll down through the years back to the first post back on 9/18/2005 - he also went by polaranta on Flickr. In the beginning there were synth pics followed by the videos. For all posts mentioning "Jexus" click here. He had and continues to have quite an influence on others in the synth community.

You can find some synth patches from Jexus, spotted by Soviet Space Child here: http://jexus.id.uw.edu.pl/WCOG_Synth_Patches/

Update:

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Model:Samples Jam

Published on Jan 22, 2019 StrangeStrains MurderVan

"this thing is fun"

Model:Samples

Elektron Model:Samples Drum Machine Sample Player - Perfect Circuit Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Model:Samples is a new sample based machine from Elektron, that has knob per function control over parameters and pressure sensitive trigger pads. The Model:Samples brings Elektron's powerful sequencer to a lower price groove box, which still has parameter locks, per voice length as well as midi in and out. There are six sample voices each with distortion and filter effects. A delay and reverb master send effect can effect all of the voices. Notes and triggers can either be played into the sequencer in real time with optional quantizing, or programmed in step by step with probability options and micro-timing.

Model:Samples available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/elektr..."

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Introduction to the KOMA Field Kit [Episode 106]

Published on Jan 21, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We introduce the KOMA Field Kit, and a standalone box with combines modular synthesis with electro-acoustic features such as driving external DC actuators (solenoids, motors, etc.), contact mics, a CV-controlled radio input (FM, AM, shortwave), and more.

We go through a few short examples:
1) Contact mic
2) Radio
3) Solenoid and objects in the Field Kit lid
4) Solenoid and more objects in a pray bowl.
5) Radio feedback and distortion with the speaker + contact mic
6) Running feedback through the KOMA SVF-201 filter module"

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::vtol:: sonometer

::vtol:: sonometer from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

A new mechanical sonic creation from ::vtol::

"page - http://vtol.cc/filter/works/sonometer

Sonometer is an automatic sound object (monochord) which changes string pitch (tension) by using an ultra-slow motor. It takes 40 minutes to reach the highest note and 36 minutes to drop it down. Because of extremely low speed, it's almost impossible to recognize changes of the pitch in the realtime, only by comparing the pitch after at least 30 seconds.

It uses electromagnetic coil feedback bow aka eBow to activate the string and piezo pickup. Additional electromagnetic solenoid is used as retrigger and random rhythmical element."

"Time is one of the most complex issues in contemporary sound art. On the one hand the category of time has always served as dividing line, separating music (as a particular form of sound art) from a number of other sub-types of creative interpretation of sound. On the other hand, this measure is used to indicate the extent of the audience’s engagement in the perception of a work of art: whether this is performance art, a musical performance or listening to a sound installation.

Recently I have been creating more and more frequently works arranged around some virtually imperceptible or insignificant processes and phenomena. To all intents and purposes, this is based on the practice of seeking the boundaries of perception and the frontiers of the feasible, which is on each occasion transformed into an attempt to reduce to its logical conclusion a work of art, whose concept emerges from similar studies.

Sonometer is simultaneously a sound installation and instrument, a homage to the heritage of Alvin Lucier and reference to contemporary sound object automation experiments. The super-slow engine draws out over 40 minutes one single string which oscillates in response to an electromagnetic bow. The speed of uptake of the tone is so insignificant that the difference in the pitch can only be perceived after the passage of a certain amount of time. After attaining the maximum tension point, the reverse process starts, taking in total 36 minutes."

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Building an analog pitchshifter/granular sampler/delay thingy

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Wouter van Veldhoven

"A little contraption with rotating tape heads"

Tiptop Audio VCA - Alternative Sidechaining

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Station 252

"User manual patch example #4"

Tiptop Audio VCA

Self-patched Mutant Machine

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Hexinverter Électronique

"@divkidvideo has been doing some great videos of self-patched modules. We did one of those with the Mutant Machine a while back. I thought we'd do another one.

Very simple patch - just the clock output running into the trigger. Monitoring the main output and the wave 1 output. There is a patch cable going into the Membrane decay CV input but it's not attached to anything (promise!)"

Creamware Minimax ASB - 12 Voice Polyphonic Minimoog

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"CREAMWARE MINIMAX ASB

12 VOICES POLYPHONIC

BEST MINIMOOG D SYNTHESIZER CLONE !!!

A digital remake of classic cult Moog Minimoog D based on custom Virtual Analog technology called 'Virtual Circuit Modelling'.

Also you can controll every parameters by MIDI CC."

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Korg PolySix Kiwisix and Power Supply Upgrade SN 381609

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This a nice example of a Korg Polysix, with those sweet 80's graphics and wood sides. There are some small scratches here and there and some wear on the wood sides but overall it really looks great! All pots have been cleaned and it been calibrated and sounds fantastic. The Korg Polysix is a fantastic synth in its own right but adding the Kiwisix mod, takes it to a whole other level.

Here's what it adds:
-New KLM367 Board
-512 storage presets upgraded from 64
-MIDI capability
-Key Transpose
-Internal Master Clock
-Internet Upradeble
-Upgraded arpeggiator mode
-Sequencer mode
-Much more reliable stable power supply board"

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Synthi A built with Original Parts

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"This is a Synthi that was recently built with original parts supplied by EMS, along with Derek Revell’s MK3 replica circuit boards.

This is as close as you will get without buying a brand new one from EMS, which you can’t do as the Synthi A list was closed some time ago.

It comes in an original Spartanite case, the faceplate is an original from the current Cornwall run, supplied by EMS, as are the joystick, cliff knobs and even the speaker grille cloth!

The meter, Jones socket and Bulgin power socket are original and authentic.
It uses an original Sealectro matrix and will come with a full set of patch pins.

It has been used to make 2 albums, and several mixes and sounds exactly as it should."

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Roland VP-330 Vocoder and Strings Synth

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"A rare analog classic - Roland Vp-330 Vocoder and Strings Synth. Condition is Used/very good. Everything works great.

This is a classic vintage vocoder and strings synth that features the Roland’s famous ensemble effect. It also has synth vocals."

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Elektron Sidstation 8-bit Midi Synth

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This Elektron Sidstation is in nice shape and comes with a compatible 6v AC adapter. I have just loaded the Ninja factory soundset in, and everything is working perfectly."

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1979 KORG RHYTHM KR-55 SN 361573 Vintage Analog Rhythm Box

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NANO Modules MAR - Dual multi channel Eurorack mixer + tips on patching feedback and send/return FX

Published on Jan 22, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Here's the new 'MAR' dual multi channel mixer for Eurorack systems from NANO Modules. I had the pleasure of meeting Jorge from NANO Modules at the Modular Barcelona event in 2018 and MAR was just one of many new module ideas under development. It's great to see this out and providing plenty of mixing for audio and CV."

A multichannel dual mixer module capable of mixing audio, CV and gate signals.

Mixer X
Four-channel mixer with gain control for each X channel. It features the mixer’s own output and its inverted. Output level is shown in the X LED.

Mixer Y
Four-channel mixer with gain control for the sum of the Y channels. It features its own output and X+Y output. Output level is shown in the Y LED.

Matrix Sequencer - VCV Rack Tutorial (Make Noise Rene Emulation)

Published on Jan 22, 2019 VCV Rack Ideas

"Get patch filtes here for small donation https://is.gd/vcvpatches

Matrix sequencer is awesome for producing complex but melodic stuff in VCV!
dbiz Bene is a matrix sequencer with internal quantization, BenePads is 16 resets of its grid. It's a copy of famous Make Noise Rene eurorack sequencer. So I very happy to have that in VCV Rack! Hope you too!
So I will show you basic setup of the matrix sequencer and then more tricks in this video! Thank you for watching!
Check my Instagram page and SHORT VCV RACK TIP series
https://www.instagram.com/vcvrackideas/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/vcvrackideas"

STS Odyssey: An Arp Odyssey for VCV Rack

STS Odyssey - VCV Rack Tutorial Published on Jan 22, 2019

"Oh boy, what a treat! A full synthesizer, based on the ARP Odyssey, but with many more cool features, in VCV Rack. This synthesizer sounds great, and according to the developer, there are more features to be added in the future. We've got 3 oscillators plus a low-frequency oscillator, two envelopes, S&H, low-pass, and high-pass filters, crazy modulation routings, and much more, all in a very CPU efficient package. In this video, I go through all of the different sections of this beautiful module and taking a closer look at how this synthesizer is working.

STS modules - https://vcvrack.com/plugins.html#sts
*** It already got an update, and the VCF MOD slider is working :) ***"

System 1000m synth for Kontakt 5 from Tronsonic - a selection of presets

Published on Jan 22, 2019 tronsonics

"A small selection from some of the over 500 presets that come with this tape saturated modular inspired synth for Kontakt 5 or later.
No external processing used - audio direct from standalone Kontakt app."

System 1000m

Stylophone GEN R-8 demo part 4/4 full video - Giorgio Moroder Chase

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Stylophone

"Stylophone GEN R-8 - the latest analog touch synthesizer from Dubreq."

Stylophone GEN R-8

Tweaking The River

Published on Jan 22, 2019 coyotesynth

"This video is a example of a real live tweaking of the Baloran The Riven polyanalog synth."

Elektron Model:Samples First Listen | Reverb Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2019 Reverb

"Elektron's Model:Samples makes a grand entrance at NAMM 2019, and we had the opportunity to take a first look at the super-loaded six-track, sample-based groovebox before it hits the floor at Anaheim."

See here for full details on the new Elektron Model.

Rossum Electro-Music Announces Trident Multi-Synchronic Oscillator Ensemble

"Triple Analog Oscillator Eurorack Module Offers a Vast Array of Unique Timbral Textures

(Santa Cruz, CA, January 22, 2019) — Rossum Electro-Music has announced that they will be previewing their new TRIDENT Multi-Synchronic Oscillator Ensemble at the 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA from January 24th through 27th.

The latest brainchild of synth pioneer Dave Rossum, TRIDENT is a 100% analog, triple oscillator module that opens up a universe of dynamic timbral textures.

At its most basic level, TRIDENT is three precision audio VCOs, each sporting a unique variety of control voltage inputs.

The main or “Carrier" oscillator provides its three waveforms simultaneously. The two Modulation Oscillators each have a single output and a waveform selector. The Modulation Oscillators also have a voltage controlled Symmetry parameter which varies the duty cycle of the triangle wave output from sawtooth to triangle back to time reversed sawtooth, and also varies the sawtooth output to have an upward or downward kink in the middle, as well as controlling pulse width when the pulse waveform is selected.

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Deckard's Dream Blade Runner Blues Lead Demo

"Vangelis' famous CS-80 sound played on Deckard's Dream with string machine and Rhodes backing. No pitch bend wheel used - the bend effect is a combination of the CS-80/DD "Initial Bend" and the Sustain II voice mode."

New Elektron Model User Videos

Just in case you missed them, see the main post that just went up here.

New Behringer UB-Xa Pics

Follow-up to this post.

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Elektron Introduces Model:Samples - New Six Track Sample Based Groovebox

Introducing Model:Samples Published on Jan 22, 2019

Update: additional posts/demos incoming here.

Details are in. Priced at 449.00 USD. No audio in. Shout out to Atomic Shadow and Soviet Space Child for sending this my way as well.

Model:Samples Experience

Published on Jan 22, 2019 MrDataline

Model:Samples StrangeStrains Experience

Published on Jan 22, 2019 StrangeStrains MurderVan

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A new foray into simplicity, portability and for the first time for Elektron - one knob per function. Samples used are merely a few single cycle waveforms and a bassdrum twisted into several different sounds. This thing can go deep. . . . . #elektron #modelsamples #sampler #groovebox #drummachine #synth #idm #electronicmusic #braindance

A post shared by Ess M. (@ess_mtsn) on Jan 22, 2019 at 3:48am PST

"Meet the six track groovebox that offers massive sound in a compact size. You get pretty much all of the Elektron superpowers in a sleek, lightweight, and accessible package. Loads of useful presets and loads of space for your own sounds. The controls are right there at your fingertips. A truly plug-and-play bundle of joy!

Available in February 2019.
449.00 USD

Six track sample based groovebox

Packed with great sounds
The sound engine uses high-quality digital samples. There are 300 preset sounds supplied by Splice, ranging from the familiar kicks, snares, and hi-hats to exotic, never-before-heard ones. With a few tweaks, you can easily personalize any sample until it sounds just the way you want it. Transfer your own samples into it, or use any of the expertly crafted custom sound packs.

Dedicated knobs
As an Elektron first, this machine offers a complete set of tactile controls, with one function per knob. They’re all right there on the front panel; just grab a knob and twist it. Unleash your music spontaneously using the six tough, velocity-sensitive pads. Record your every move live, or punch in your creation one step at a time using the superb Elektron sequencer.

Ready to go
At under one kilogram, you’re getting the benefits of a light and convenient machine that will surprise you with its snarling sonic power.

Key Features
Control All lets you twist your sounds to oblivion. Then use Reload to take you back to where you started

Use Parameter Locks to automate parameters. Each step can have a totally different sound

Load six samples at once – just like a kit. Great when you have made a Pattern with Parameter Locks, LFOs etc…

Load six new samples to instantly experiment and come up with unique and unexpected results

Write basslines and melodies using Chromatic Mode

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