Sunday, July 16, 2023
Sequential Trigon 6 - Exploring
video upload by Infested Alien
"Creating some custom sounds on the Trigon 6."
Part 2 here
Addtional posts here
Novation Peak || Sound of the Sun
video upload by Mike Lewis
"Dystopian sounding ambient patch on the Peak that I ran through some external effects.
Effects chain used: Peak - - Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water - - Strymon Timeline == Strymon Bigsky == Analog Heat
Link to my Novation Peak presets:
https://mikelewis.gumroad.com/l/attedv
Bandcamp:
https://mikelewis.bandcamp.com/"
7/16/23 DEMO: Maestro Rhythm King MKIV (for sale) chops TTMC and Trogotronic
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Cfpp0
"This Rhythm King is the true King of rhythm machines because it has an internal modulation circuit that gates your external audio to correspond to the pattern of the beat. You have control over the modulation depth and volume. You have control over the beat volume and the balance between drums or cymbals. You can combine more than one pattern to generate new patterns. For this demo I am playing continuous notes on the TTMC 112, which CVS the 158 oscillators, and the 112 gates the Trogotronic m11 and also sends pressure to the drive input. The output goes to a 106 then to a passive Rucci matrix mixer (I was going to make the modulation circuit feedback on itself a bit, which sounds cool BTW) and into the modulation circuit where the Rhythm King slices and dices."
via this auction
"This is a rare Maestro Rhythm King Mark 4. It is VERY different from the more common and more colorful Maestro Rhythm King (we have it too if you want to buy it). The biggest difference is that the MKIV has an external audio input, which gets fed into a gate circuit that follows the rhythmic patterns of the preset pattern you choose on the drum machine. Check the video in our photos and cut to 2:45 to see and hear how it works.
You can blend the drum sound using a fader to go fully hats, to be mostly kick and toms, or anywhere in between. The volume for the external audio has its own volume fader, as does the drum volume, so you can also use it just to modulate audio and not use the drums. There is also a blend fader for the gate on the external audio, so you can dial in how much of an abrupt cut you want."
video upload by Cfpp0
"This Rhythm King is the true King of rhythm machines because it has an internal modulation circuit that gates your external audio to correspond to the pattern of the beat. You have control over the modulation depth and volume. You have control over the beat volume and the balance between drums or cymbals. You can combine more than one pattern to generate new patterns. For this demo I am playing continuous notes on the TTMC 112, which CVS the 158 oscillators, and the 112 gates the Trogotronic m11 and also sends pressure to the drive input. The output goes to a 106 then to a passive Rucci matrix mixer (I was going to make the modulation circuit feedback on itself a bit, which sounds cool BTW) and into the modulation circuit where the Rhythm King slices and dices."
via this auction
"This is a rare Maestro Rhythm King Mark 4. It is VERY different from the more common and more colorful Maestro Rhythm King (we have it too if you want to buy it). The biggest difference is that the MKIV has an external audio input, which gets fed into a gate circuit that follows the rhythmic patterns of the preset pattern you choose on the drum machine. Check the video in our photos and cut to 2:45 to see and hear how it works.
You can blend the drum sound using a fader to go fully hats, to be mostly kick and toms, or anywhere in between. The volume for the external audio has its own volume fader, as does the drum volume, so you can also use it just to modulate audio and not use the drums. There is also a blend fader for the gate on the external audio, so you can dial in how much of an abrupt cut you want."
Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 platform for microtonal sonic exploration and drone synth demo
video upload by nyppy
"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module.
00:00 Unison detune
00:39 Filter
01:07 Sub-oscillators
01:55 Waveshaping and bite
02:34 Bitmangler and delay
03:15 Patching and photoresistor
03:39 Sample rate reduction
04:25 Slightly more complex patching
05:12 Envelope modulating LFO frequency
05:43 Sequencer
06:18 Outro drone
#synthesizer #eurorack #diy"
via Neutral Labs
The successor to the widely acclaimed Elmyra, Elmyra 2 is a 4-voice digital/analog hybrid drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration, capable of creating anything from lush ambient soundscapes to gritty droning textures and shrieking noises, available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or semi-modular desktop synth. With 31 modulation targets, 4 polymetric sequencers, delay, additional per-voice effects, a choice of various filters, as well as onboard LFOs and utilities, it is essentially a purpose-built small modular system in itself. A set of preset cards (included) or electronic components like capacitors or diodes can be plugged into the front panel in order to change the sound character.
Feature overview:
4 independent voices activated by touch or CV
wavetable-based complex oscillator engine, up to 12 oscillators in total, 1V/octave compatible
chromatic mode makes chords and harmonic sounds possible, microtonal scales supported
41 patch points
31 modulation targets
touchpads with analog envelopes that can be used as modulation sources
resonant filter switchable between:
boomy and aggressive multimode 2-pole state variable filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass)
creamy 4-pole low-pass ladder filter
delay with unhealthy amounts of feedback
lo-fi reverb
analog OUCH circuit: a unique combination of destructive distortion, waveshaping and filtering
sonic character can be customised by using special preset cards (set of 4 included) or components like diodes that can be plugged into the front panel
preset cards can be used with other Neutral Labs modules
external audio can be processed via audio input
9 per-voice modulations and effects:
unison detune
dual sub-oscillators
saturation
bitmangler
sample rate reduction
noise
high-pass filter
low-pass filter
2 LFOs: 1 sine, 1 complex morphable
4 sequencers with arbitrary step length per voice (up to 128), allows polymetric structures
delay time and LFOs can be clock-synced or unsynced (tap tempo is also possible)
utilities
dual attenuator/buffered multiple/voltage generator
CV summing circuit
case made of plant-based bioplastic and native German oak wood
boutique synth handmade in Germany
Funk LeBlanc - Sequential Circuits Drumtraks and Prophet 6 Sound Demonstration
video upload by Funk LeBlanc
"♥️ Support the funk, check out the store, and get the coolest stickers in town!! https://funkleblanc.com 😎
I really love Sequential Circuits. When I heard that Dave Smith was going to come out with a completely new polyphonic synth, I had to have it. I got inspired to create an original song only using the Sequential Prophet 6 and the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks."
Gearfest UK 2023: Novation FLKey 49 - Control For FL Studio
video upload by sonicstate
"We spoke to Chris Calcutt from Novation at Gear Fest 2023, where he introduced the FL Key 49, an expansion of Novation's FL Key range. The FL Key 49 offers more keys and additional features compared to the previous models, addressing the demand for larger keyboard options.
It provides a comprehensive level of control over FL Studio, with dedicated hardware access to the channel rack, sequencer, and various functions. Chris demonstrated the seamless integration between the FL Key 49 and FL Studio, highlighting the advantages of hands-on control and the elimination of reliance on the mouse.
For more information:
https://novationmusic.com/"
Gearfest UK 2023: Void and Vista Strands
video upload by sonicstate
"We spoke to Tom from Void and Vista at Gear Fest 2023, where he introduced their Strands Kontakt instrument. Strands is a unique Kontact-based instrument that features 32 sound sources over two layers, blending real instrument articulations with effects-driven textures.
It has a full effects engine, dual filters with switchable modes, two LFOs with cross-modulation, voice stacking with detuning and width, a dedicated lo-fi section, and a three-stage effects chain.
Tom emphasized the character and atmospheric nature of Strands, highlighting its strengths in pads, atmospheres, textures, and bass sounds.
The library is designed to provide a variety of organic and unconventional sounds, utilizing close-mic techniques and a range of sound manipulation techniques. Strands is available for purchase directly from Void and Vista's website for £129, and the company has plans for future releases.
For more information:
https://voidandvista.com/"
Gearfest UK 2023: Korg's New Nautilus AT On Show
video upload by sonicstate
"We spoke to Luke Edwards from Korg UK at Gear Fest 2023, where he showed us the just released the Nautilus AT, an upgraded version of the Nautilus workstation with the addition of Aftertouch.
The Nautilus AT offers expressive control with assignable Aftertouch, allowing users to add extra nuance and variation to their playing.
Available in 88 and 61-key options, the Nautilus AT retains the nine engine architecture from the Kronos, including sampling, piano, electric piano, and legacy synth engines like the MS-20 and Poly-6.
The Nautilus AT serves as Korg's current flagship workstation."
Gearfest UK 2023: PWM Mantis Synth Is Coming Along
video upload by sonicstate
"We spoke to Paul and Ben from PWM at Gear Fest 2023, where they provided an update on their Mantis synthesizer. The Mantis project was initially started by Chris Huggett, and Ben has taken over the firmware development since Chris's passing. The Mantis is now in a working state and producing impressive sounds. Ben discussed the challenges of refining the code and turning the proof of concept into a fully functional product, addressing features like the multi-mode filter and ensuring compatibility for production. Paul mentioned that the firmware and sound patching would require a few more months of development before moving into mass production. The Mantis is expected to be available for purchase in October, just in time for the pre-Christmas rush."
Modular Day, Ghent, June 11th, 2023
video upload by Threetom Modular
"0:00 Intro
1:12 Drive to Ghent (Music by Dries Guesens)
2:19 Arriving at Dok Noord (Music by Arrandan)
3:07 Modular Market (Music by Sebastopol)
3:50 Threetom DOPPIO preview (at the Threetom booth)
4:17 Voxular (Peter Jamée)
5:21 Nordlys (Gregory Delabelle)
6:47 The Sound of Plants (Pieter-Jan Van den Berge & Erwin Verhelst)
7:39 Boris Uytterhaegen (Joranalogue)
9:24 François Gaspard (Shakmat)
12:27 Outro (Music by Onsturicheit)
MORE INFO ABOUT THE ARTISTS IN THIS VIDEO:
* Dries Guessens: https://linktr.ee/geusens.dries.music
* Onsturicheit: https://www.instagram.com/onsturicheit/ & https://onsturicheit-chaos.bandcamp.com/
* Nordlys: https://www.instagram.com/mangoestrec... & https://www.youtube.com/@GregoryDelab...
* The Sound of Plants: https://soundcloud.com/duister-muis/e...
* Sebastopol: https://www.instagram.com/sebastopol_... & https://sebastopolmusic.bandcamp.com/
* Arrandan: https://arrandan.bandcamp.com/
* Boris Uytterhaegen: https://www.instagram.com/zure_beer/ & https://zurebeer.bandcamp.com/
* François Gaspard: https://www.instagram.com/shakmatmod/
* Threetom Modular Synthesizers: http://www.threetom.com & https://www.instagram.com/threetommod..."
Roland JV-2080 Demo Part 1
video upload by Panu Savolainen
Part 2 here
"Multitracked demo of Roland JV-2080. Eventide Space used for additional reverb."
California Highway 33 (The Petroleum Highway)
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We follow California Highway 33 in Kern County, heading north from the town of Taft through several of the largest active oil fields in the state. Along the way with pass through the small communities of Derby Acres and McKittrick, meeting Highway 58 in the latter for a brief concurrency.
Please check out the previous leg of this journey: Highways 166 & 33 leaving the Carrizo Plain National Monument east to the town of Maricopa: [posted here]
Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, using the following instruments:
Cherry Audio Elka X, Octave CAT, Stardust 201
Arturia Synclavier V (synthesized drums)
Arturia CMI V with prepared guitar and invented instrument samples by Elliott Sharp
Crank Sturgeon Pocket Gamelan
Strymon Starlab reverb module
Universal Audio UAD Electra 88
Metasonix R-54 VCO/VCF module
Dreadbox Euphoria phaser module
EastWest Hollywood Pop Brass and Stormdrum"
7/16/23 The sound of a Viscount PCM 64S dying :(please send schematics :)
video upload by Cfpp0
This appears to be the first post to feature the Viscount PCM 64S.
"This rare and feature-packed (trigger in, out, individual snare out, footswitch jacks for break, clap, and start, volume knobs for six categories, 2 clap variation buttons, three percussion cancel buttons) preset pattern drum machine worked fine every time. Yet it wasn’t getting used enough and was put in a storage box and listed on Reverb. It sold, so it got pulled out for a final test (as one does) before shipping. What evil invisible specter lived in that box? Not sure, but it flew this Viscount over the cookoo’s nest and now this once glorious machine just ratchets and glitches. I opened it up and saw no bulging or leaking capacitors or obvious issues. We have a tech who is willing to fix it, and the previous buyer is still willing to buy it once it’s fixed, but we have no schematic. Viscount was an Italian company and restoration of antiquity is one of the many things at which Italians excel. So, if you have a schematic, posso avere? Ti prego!"
Update:
Zynthian V5: The open source synthesizer workstation you might have been looking for
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"The new #Zynthian V5 #synth #workstation has turned some heads already. In this video, I show how to build the kit, how to install the software, and most importantly, how it sounds and some of the things it can do. Table of contents:
00:00 hello
00:20 unboxing
01:00 parts overview
01:19 building the kit
07:29 what is a Zynthian?
08:40 install the OS
09:14 basic UI
09:39 how does the piano sound?
10:27 short, middle and long presses
10:49 felt piano demo
11:26 adding a big reverb
12:09 enough of the talking,...
12:20 filtered arppegiated patch
13:02 slow morph choir
13:52 vibraphone
14:25 silver bell
14:44 slow strings
15:07 hard saw
15:22 ice field
15:53 overdrive 3
16:09 space piano
16:40 fretless bass
16:50 power pwm
17:12 acoustic guitar
17:36 fantasia
17:48 warm pad
17:56 polysynth
18:01 space voice
18:06 bowed glass
18:17 metal pad
18:26 halo pad
18:47 sweep pad
10:03 Rhodes 3
20:00 MOD UI (a virtual pedal board)
21:52 some sound design (creating a pad sound)
24:29 important things to consider
24:57 creating a track / loop with the step sequencer
28:28 summary / my impressions
29:49 final thoughts / bye-bye
links and resources:
Zynthian https://zynthian.org/
Shop https://shop.zynthian.org/
That screwdriver I'm using in this video https://l1nq.com/jVEGJ
HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"
Patching the Octave Cat
video upload by boxoftextures
"Another amazing vintage synth recreation from Cherry Audio, this time the Octave Cat. Although possibly it should really be The Cat, from Octave. Either way, it's fun to program and sounds great. Always wanted one, back in the day. They also made the Kitten, a smaller version, and the Catstick, a joystick you could hook up to your other synths. Still want one of those!
And the Cherry Audio software version is excellent. It has character, and power. And it adds an extra page the original didn't have, with effects and a sequencer. Oh, and adds polyphony too. But it was the '70s, and we didn't really have such things back then, or at least most of us didn't.
In this video I'm making four patches from scratch. As usual. What's a little different is that I usually make a few before recording a video, just to get a feel for the synth. For this one though I just dove right in, so at times it may have taken me a little while to notice things, or figure them out. But it's not an overly complicated synth so wasn't a huge issue. And it sounds great. Which I may have mentioned before LOL
Mastodon: https://vmst.io/@selgart
Twitter: https://twitter.com/selgart
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boxoftextures"
Patch of the Week: TRIPLE CROSS - Voltage Controlled Sound Switching with a Step Sequencer
video upload by AJH Synth Official
"The Triple Cross crossfader/panner module from AJH Synth & Tone Science makes a lot of things possible. Here it is being used as a voltage-controlled switch, to change between 4 incoming sounds, and send the chosen sound to its output. This means it can serve as a very convenient method of changing between multiple sounds, perhaps in a live performance, moving between different patches manually using the sturdy, tweaking-friendly controls. However, this behaviour can also be controlled by CV, so the process can be automated, and controlled by other modules, keyboards and sequencers.
In this patch a 4-channel/track step sequencer is being used - the excellent Erica Synths Black Sequencer. One sequencer track is used to send a melody to the VCOs and Gates to trigger the envelope generator. The other 3 tracks are controlling the 3 channels of the Triple Cross, to pan the Fade control hard left or right, like junctions on a railway track, so that the exact sound of our choosing arrives at the module's output, precisely when we want it.
Various combinations of the 3 VCOs, white noise, sub-octaves/sub-basses from the Ring SM, and animated sawtooths from the Wave Swarm are sent to 4 separate filters: The Transistor Ladder Filter, Sonic XV Diode filter, and both filters of the Gemini 2412 Dual VCF. A single Dual Contour Generator is controlling the VCA level, and the frequency of all 4 VCFs. The Sonic XV is also using its wave folder to generate a more unusual timbre from just a single triangle wave. The Triple Cross is a collaboration between AJH Synth and Ian Boddy of the Tone Science record label. It is an exceptionally useful module, being suitable for use with both audio, and control voltages, since it is DC-coupled. More videos featuring this, and other modules in the future.
Tone Science Label: https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com
The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself."
Nunomo QUN mk2
Analogue Solutions Colossus w/ Lab Coat
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"It’s an amazing synth with the capabilities of 3 or 4 synths. 12 oscillators, 6 filters (ladder and mm) 4 ADR/S and 4 ADSR envelopes, sample and hold, slew, ring mod, pin matrix, 32 point sequencer x 2 and 2 capacitive touch 2 octave keyboards. stunning to look at."
via this auction
"It’s an amazing synth with the capabilities of 3 or 4 synths. 12 oscillators, 6 filters (ladder and mm) 4 ADR/S and 4 ADSR envelopes, sample and hold, slew, ring mod, pin matrix, 32 point sequencer x 2 and 2 capacitive touch 2 octave keyboards. stunning to look at."
Korg PS-3100 Its Alive!
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via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
"Aesthetic condition 7/10
Electronically 90%
Functionality 65%
Description:
The instrument turns on and makes sound. Keybed is working via the trigger output fully and trigger all notes, however some note behave differently and randomly. This most likely cause by the cracked pcd slots, which is a n issue with most ps-series synths. I recommend you take a look at the youtube video.
Wave forms, vco, is working and can select pulse, saw, noise etc. Other functions seem to be functioning correctly via the eg output. Also all other functions on the control panel seems to be working as it should.
Buttons and knobs are working, but need work or replacement as there is some crackle and noticeable hiccup especially with the switches and selectors. This probably needs cleaning or replacement.
Originally when i bought this synth it did not turn on, so I asked the tech to change all the capacitors (about 100) to see if it will turn on and make sound safely.
As mentioned above, the pcb slots are cracked and need replacement. There is a 80% chance that after replacing these slots, the synth will work properly but i will leave that judgement to a pro.
Also some retracing or treatment need to be done, due to corrosion (10%). I have more photo's and video's available, a drive link can be shared to see."
via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
"Aesthetic condition 7/10Electronically 90%
Functionality 65%
Description:
The instrument turns on and makes sound. Keybed is working via the trigger output fully and trigger all notes, however some note behave differently and randomly. This most likely cause by the cracked pcd slots, which is a n issue with most ps-series synths. I recommend you take a look at the youtube video.
Wave forms, vco, is working and can select pulse, saw, noise etc. Other functions seem to be functioning correctly via the eg output. Also all other functions on the control panel seems to be working as it should.
Buttons and knobs are working, but need work or replacement as there is some crackle and noticeable hiccup especially with the switches and selectors. This probably needs cleaning or replacement.
Originally when i bought this synth it did not turn on, so I asked the tech to change all the capacitors (about 100) to see if it will turn on and make sound safely.
As mentioned above, the pcb slots are cracked and need replacement. There is a 80% chance that after replacing these slots, the synth will work properly but i will leave that judgement to a pro.
Also some retracing or treatment need to be done, due to corrosion (10%). I have more photo's and video's available, a drive link can be shared to see."
Kawai S-100P * MUSEUM CONDITION * ( / Teisco )
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"Amazingly expressive instrument with a super warm 70's tone to it.
A Real analog Spring Reverb, and Flanger effects are built in.
Portamento /Glissando switchable and variable
Hold / Sustain switch
Various Touch effects (triggered via Aftertouch)
Expression Pedal input on the back
Auto Repeat on / off
It's in a truly amazing, museum-worthy condition !!
And fully functional.
The 'Transpose Up / Normal / Down' switch left to the keyboard has lost some of It's firmness, but functions perfectly nonetheless."
via this auction
"Amazingly expressive instrument with a super warm 70's tone to it.
A Real analog Spring Reverb, and Flanger effects are built in.
Portamento /Glissando switchable and variable
Hold / Sustain switch
Various Touch effects (triggered via Aftertouch)
Expression Pedal input on the back
Auto Repeat on / off
It's in a truly amazing, museum-worthy condition !!
And fully functional.
The 'Transpose Up / Normal / Down' switch left to the keyboard has lost some of It's firmness, but functions perfectly nonetheless."
Crumar DS2
Space duophonic sound with with Moog Subsequent 25 (no talking)
video upload by Mr. Card
"Check out my private collection of Sweet Sounds dedicated to Moog Subsequent 25: https://bit.ly/moog25sweet and Bass Machine collection https://bit.ly/moog25bass but also Analog Beast collection: https://bit.ly/moog25analog"
LEBAB / (not) a generative patch / Xaoc MOSKWA 2 / Joranalogue Audio Design system
video upload by BRiES
"I was going for a patch that I could caption with 'you don't need a lot of modules to make a great patch, but you do need a sh*tload of cables!'. Unfortunately I'm really bad at keeping things simple.
Honorable mentions: Soundforce CHORUS 6 and Xaoc Koszalin for stereo movement of the voices/hats.
Outboard effects: Lexicon tap delay, Alesis Quadraverb."
Synth Diy Music
video upload by GlakGlikGluk
"Superb Mutant Machines
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simple groove synthesizer using two micro controllers synergizing with 32Khz PWM output this is already impressive from the mozzi synthesizer library
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thank you very much for reference make synthesizer @HAGIWO @wireheadinstruments @fendoap5655
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#synthesizer #diysynth #synthdiy #modularsynth"
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