Monday, October 02, 2023
DB-01 Doom metal pedal test
video upload by Richard DeHove
"In guitarland many people have remarked how closely the Joyo Double Thruster pedal replicates the sound of the Darkglass B33K. Given that the B3K is one of my favorite pedals I bought an ugly Double Thruster to find out how it goes on synth. Originally I thought I'd do a straight comparison with waveform and frequency response blah blah but in the end it really came down to two things:
1) For me the B3K only has one 'sound' and you just dial in more or less of it. Excessive knob twiddling just degrades the effect
2) The Joyo captures about 95% of the B3K sound and has identical controls even down to the bass and mid-boost options and the feel of the footswitch
So forensic analysis seemed a bit pointless. Instead I did what many who lament mono-only pedals do: Run two identical pedals left and right to achieve a type of stereo. That worked pretty well imo and you can see the slight differences between left and right in the waveform display. I also did a quick A and B comparison, but please forgive me the video wobbles - my camera was badly clamped :/
I'm still not sure about the whole clone thing though. The ethics seem to be about defining who's being ripped off: The company or the consumer.
0:00 Stereo demo
2:01 Talk about Joyo and B3K
4:09 Raw sound
4:40 Sound comparison
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"
fractal Pulsar Beat 23
video upload by verstaerker
"a sound and graphics experiment using mainly the Pulsar-23 @vladkreimer3176 a Prophet-10 synths
fractals created in Blender using the fractal collection by @BadNormals
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to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"
Oberheim OB-X8 Backlash Refill Pack
video upload by Barb
"This demo is a sneak peek of a refill pack for the OB-X8 that will add new sounds to the original Backlash soundset. You will find 24 new programs and 24 new doubles. The full pack is now 80 programs and 48 doubles.
The recording :
This audio recording uses no compression or EQ.
Some sounds have been recorded full dry, others have different type of reverbs. Some few others have a bit of delay. You have details of FX used on each extract.
For the drums parts, a Roland TR-8S has been used, loaded with samples recorded from the Backlash set. Some are raw, others have been edited to give more differents types of sounds.
This refill pack also provides these additionnal one shot drums and basses samples of the OB-X8 in wave format.
Thanks !
For any other infos on this set, please check the product page :
https://www.barbandco.com/store/p314/...
Intro 00:00
Blades Of Memory 00:09
Bowed Contra 00:37
Dark Mood Pad 01:06
Depth Gauge 01:27
Woo Bass 01:40
Heroic Chorus 01:56
Chopped Soul 02:17
To LA And Back 02:42
Mecha Lead 03:01
Pillow Keys 03:20
Rich Man Sitar 03:45
No Delay Needed : 03:52
Glass Collapsing 04:03
Rough Pulse 04:17
Solina Style 04:42
Street Fair 05:14
Victorious ! 05:26
Matrix Marauder 05:45
Synth Orchestra 06:12
Valerie 06:26
Out Filter 06:36
Glue Bass 06:50
Kill'em All ! 07:01"
Diary #11 : Berlin School | Sound Design | Novation Summit
video upload by Synth Seeker
"Breaking down some sound design on the Novation Summit. I tend to make one patch and then create variations on that for different articulations (Lead/Pad/Arp).
Here's we'll walk through some spacey sounds I made on the Novation Summit. :)"
Oli Freke Announces Two New Synthesizer Books
Oli Freke, author of Synthesizer Evolution, has announced two new books in the series, "Vintage Synths" & "Drum Machines and Samplers".
Details on each follow.
Oli Freke, ‘Vintage Synths’
Following on from his 2021 book, Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back), Oli Freke returns with a Synthesizer Evolution A6 zine series.
The invention of the synthesizer in the 1960s changed musical culture and music production forever, giving musicians whole new worlds of sound to play with. Vintage Synths celebrates that invention and its subsequent history by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting synths from 1939 – 1998. They each represent the introduction of a new technology, had particular impact, or maybe even formed the basis of entirely new genres.
Explore the most legendary synthesizers ever created, including the Minimoog, ARP 2600, Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter 8 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Buy from Velocity Press. £4, Shipping Internationally.
Oli Freke, ‘Drum Machines and Samplers’
Drum machines and samplers have something of a shared history and this zine celebrates their invention by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting from 1949 – 1996. Explore the most legendary drum machines and samplers ever created, including the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, Akai MPC60 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Buy from Velocity Press. £4, Shipping Internationally
Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Off the Grid
video upload by SynthAddict
"OP-Z & some custom samples
As directed, I have at least one manual component.
Not all can be sequenced."
Serge Paperface 50 - Paris Flash vs Tempo di Roma
video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source
"Patching Serge's 2022 redesign of the original Serge Paperface system - this time Paris Flash (Slopes panel) and Tempo di Roma (Sequencer panel).
The Serge Paperface 50 Anniversary system is a standalone, externally powered, authentic Serge synthesizer that Serge himself ingenuously updated in some key aspects.
Panel 1 (Sequencer):
Serge Gate Sequencer
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Serge Metronomic Clock
Bidirectional Router
Enhanced SQP4 Sequencer / Programmer with UP/DOWN, HOLD
Peak & Trough
Panel 2 (Paris Flash):
Dual Positive Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Dual Negative Slopes (with new wildcard input)
Smooth & Stepped Generator (SSG)
Envelope Generator (with new wildcard input)
Dual CV-Pro
Dual Gates - new design!
Serge 1973 VCF + Balanced Output"
How to store your MPG-70 Sounds
video upload by Retroaktiv Synthesizers
"This is a short clip showing how to store your user objects on MPG-70 controllers for Super JX, MKS-70, and JX-8P. We've eliminated the tedious JX file system that requires you to link every tone to a patch. Now you can save all of your objects in seconds."
Synthi 100: Live in concert
video upload by Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Follow-up to this post. This one was sent my way via Sam.
"In a live performance recorded on 16 May 2018, Interactive Composition staff David Haberfeld, Anthony Lyons and Mark Pollard showcased new works on our Synthi 100 synthesizer.
Find out more about the event: https://precinct.finearts-music.unime..."
Not directly related, but also worth a look if you found the above interesting: Arp Fields - ARP 2500 live in concert
"Mark Pollard, Anthony Lyons, Les Craythorn and David Haberfeld get wired in to the Synthi 100. By Giulia McGauran."
More ways of using Branches
video upload by Omri Cohen
"Here you can find the Patching Techniques and Ideas PDF - https://bit.ly/3o1Q3Sg
Consider joining our community on Patreon and Discord - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen
Want to learn Modular Synthesis? have a look here - https://bit.ly/learnmodular
This video is about a few more ideas you can explore with Mutable Instruments Branches. Branches is a great module for adding probability and variation to your patches, but it can do so much more! Do you use Branches often? Do you have the hardware module (or a clone)?
Here are the patches from the video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_IbV...
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Splitting melodic sequences
05:33 - Splitting rhythmic sequences
07:04 - Sub octave generator \ distortion
11:06 - Destroying drums"
Plantasia - Mort Garson. (Midi Visualizer). The Well Tempered Synth
video upload by The Well-Tempered Synth
"'Plantasia' es un cautivador y único viaje musical al mundo de las plantas. Compuesto por Mort Garson en 1976, este álbum fue diseñado para ser reproducido para el crecimiento de las plantas, y es una encantadora mezcla de sonidos electrónicos y orgánicos. La música es calmante y etérea, creando una atmósfera relajante que se siente como un abrazo musical para tu jardÃn interior.
Las pistas del álbum, como 'Symphony for a Spider Plant' y 'Ode to an African Violet', reflejan las diversas personalidades de diferentes especies de plantas. El uso de sintetizadores e instrumentos Moog por parte de Garson añade un toque futurista a las composiciones, manteniendo al mismo tiempo una calidad natural y orgánica.
'Plantasia' no se trata solo de música; es un testimonio de la relación armoniosa entre los seres humanos y la naturaleza. Escucharlo puede ser una experiencia meditativa que te anima a conectarte con tus compañeros verdes a un nivel más profundo. Ya seas un entusiasta de las plantas o simplemente estés buscando una experiencia musical tranquila y de otro mundo, 'Plantasia' es una elección encantadora que te transporta a un paraÃso botánico tranquilo.
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'Plantasia' is a captivating and unique musical journey into the world of plants. Composed by Mort Garson in 1976, this album was designed to be played for growing plants, and it's a delightful blend of electronic and organic sounds. The music is calming and ethereal, creating a soothing atmosphere that feels like a musical embrace for your indoor garden.
The album's tracks, such as 'Symphony for a Spider Plant' and 'Ode to an African Violet,' reflect the diverse personalities of different plant species. Garson's use of synthesizers and Moog instruments adds a futuristic touch to the compositions, while still retaining a natural and organic quality.
'Plantasia' isn't just about music; it's a testament to the harmonious relationship between humans and nature. Listening to it can be a meditative experience, encouraging you to connect with your green companions on a deeper level. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or simply seeking a tranquil and otherworldly musical experience, 'Plantasia' is a delightful choice that transports you to a tranquil botanical paradise."
Xaoc Devices Rostock & Drezno II: new patch ideas for the Leibniz Binary Subsystem
video upload by Tom Churchill
"In this video, I’m taking another look at the Leibniz Binary Subsystem from Xaoc Devices. This is a set of Eurorack modules that let you convert analogue audio and CV into 8-bit digital signals and then process them in all sorts of unique and interesting ways. Using various combinations of Leibniz modules, you can do everything from waveshaping and bitcrushing to sequencing and drum pattern generation.
Xaoc Devices recently sent over the latest modules in the system for me to check out. Drezno II is a new and improved version of their original analogue to digital and digital to analogue converter module which acts as the main front-end for the system. And Rostock is a binary data pipeline, or digital shift register, which lets you delay, loop, scramble and reclock the 8-bit data stream. In the video, I build a few patches that explore some of the musical applications of these tools."
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
03:22 Drezno II / Leibniz 101
07:22 Rostock overview
10:33 Complex stepped modulation
16:56 Sequence canons
21:52 Digital chorus and flanging
27:13 Looping drum patterns
32:18 Clock-based destruction
36:20 Generative sequencing
TitpTop Audio Art Octopus, ATX1 and Vortex, O/C module and Error Instruments White Rabbit
video upload by Luca Longobardi
"Another short session with the new TipTop Audio Art modules.
I was exploring the Poly Voice Management of the Octopus, the module that ‘conducts’ the three ART oscillators. In the first part, the simple arpeggio played on the Arturia Keystep is reproduced in order by the first ATX1 (Midi channel 1), the second ATX1 (Midi channel 2) and the Vortex (Midi channel 3). It is easy to follow the change by looking at the red LED that lights up on the modules or the ADSR that is activated on the O/C in the case of the first two oscillators. Things get interesting when you manually switch from Mono 8 mode (one midi channel for each oscillator) to Poly 3, Poly 4, etc. These modes are designed to use oscillators in polyphony, playing chords as you do on a polyphonic synth. By sending a sequence instead, the notes are distributed one after the other among the different oscillators which, with different settings, create an ever-changing melody. A very unique way to make a sequence more interesting I think.
P.s.
The drone you hear comes from the TX-6 while the delay is the White Rabbit by Error Instruments."
natural park #2 / ambient mutable instrument in the wild
video upload by Tom Leclerc
"EN//
The Residence - The Tale of Silence - in Auvergne, France is a collaboration between photographer Joséphine Leroux and artist/musician Tom Leclerc. Capturing suspended moments of life, composition, exploration, and optimism lie at the heart of this journey of writing and documenting Tom's upcoming album. This album is the creation of a genuine natural park that can be listened to, where details, microcosms, and sonic curiosities blend in a unique acoustic ballad.
The challenge today is to offer a new, friendly, inspiring, and curiosity-inducing imagination for the delicate and bucolic nature. With this collaboration, it is also a genuine artistic exploration of the narrative of tomorrow and tranquility.
Armed with his experience with the Moss Explorer collective, Tom Leclerc is accustomed to the mountains and their inspiring secrets, which lead him to discover new forms of art production and dissemination in nature. Composing with nature is not an easy task; one must learn to let go.
In the age of capitalist anxiety, the search for tranquility becomes a difficult endeavor. And when we finally find it, we are already thinking of finding it again. In these places, the natural and ephemeral orchestra is alive; it can invite us to compose with it. I seek to bear witness to these moments to offer the world these new imaginaries.
And there are those moments, at the turn of a mountain's contour, where sound comes to life and offers us a true tale of silence.
FR//
Yellow Waldorf Q Keyboard Synthesizer
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The Nextel paint wears down and gets sticky. I managed to clean off my Pulse+ as seen here.
via this auction
The Nextel paint wears down and gets sticky. I managed to clean off my Pulse+ as seen here.
Custom Oberheim FVS - "Son of 4 Voice" System
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via this auction
"The ensemble is made of 4x vintage Oberheim SEM modules, revised and calibrated, a good psu, plus a 4 voices mixer inspired by FVS mixer, a Vermona 4 channels midi interface, packed in a tailored-fitted, pro-built flighcase. One of the SEM has cheese-like cheeks (a lots of mods where installed on this one) but it is back to original specs now. New face panels exists as well.
While it was built to stay true to the original Four Voice by Tom Oberheim - it is also quite easy to add a ton of patch points and convert this to a modular dream-machine"
via this auction
"The ensemble is made of 4x vintage Oberheim SEM modules, revised and calibrated, a good psu, plus a 4 voices mixer inspired by FVS mixer, a Vermona 4 channels midi interface, packed in a tailored-fitted, pro-built flighcase. One of the SEM has cheese-like cheeks (a lots of mods where installed on this one) but it is back to original specs now. New face panels exists as well.
While it was built to stay true to the original Four Voice by Tom Oberheim - it is also quite easy to add a ton of patch points and convert this to a modular dream-machine"
Analog Sweden Swenigiser (Orgon Systems Enigiser)
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"Expanded version of the rare original Orgon Enigiser.
This is a factory built, first owner, used in pet and smoke free studio."
You can find demos of one here.
via this auction
"Expanded version of the rare original Orgon Enigiser.
This is a factory built, first owner, used in pet and smoke free studio."
You can find demos of one here.
Buchla Thunder Touch Controller
Roland MT-80s Music MIDI Player Boombox SN ZI10963
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video upload by Danimal Cannon
via this auction
Never seen one of these before. Note the video above is not for the listing. I found it searching Youtube for a demo of one. Roland also made the MT-300. The MT300 has MIDI out while the MT80s does not, which means the MT80s is solely a MIDI player and cannot be used to sequence external gear.
Check out additional boombox synths here.
video upload by Danimal Cannon
via this auction
Never seen one of these before. Note the video above is not for the listing. I found it searching Youtube for a demo of one. Roland also made the MT-300. The MT300 has MIDI out while the MT80s does not, which means the MT80s is solely a MIDI player and cannot be used to sequence external gear.
Check out additional boombox synths here.
ARP Quadra Synthesizer
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via this auction
Pic of the inside below.
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Pic of the inside below.
Linn 9000 Drum Machine Sampler Synthesizer SN 440100
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via this auction
Pic of the inside below.
via this auction
Pic of the inside below.
Analog synth jam with the Roland SH-101, Moog Subsequent 37, Walrus Sloër, Source Audio Ventris
video upload by Jay Hosking
"Please support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jayhosking
A live, semi-improvised synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.
I got an SH-101. Yes, it's simple. But I love its particular sound and find it endlessly deep and soothing. Thinking of it that way made me think to pair it with the Subsequent 37, another synth that provokes exactly the same feeling. Turns out the two make a good team.
Roland SH-101 into Source Audio Ventris - Bass / melody synth sequence
Moog Subsequent 37 into Walrus Sloër - Lead synth
Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.
Thanks for listening.
https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"
The Sidequest Rave - Unveiling the First of Three
video upload by jwotto
"🎵 Welcome to 'The Sidequest Rave' Experience! 🎵
Step into a realm where differences and limitations give rise to danceable musical eruptions. In this video, I'm thrilled to showcase one of the three captivating music machines that turn every touch, every rhythm, and every sound into a unique musical narrative.
'The Sidequest Rave' is a sound installation that seamlessly fuses technology, music, and design, placing the audience at the heart of the experience. Here, each interaction weaves a distinct musical tale, championing diversity, playfulness, and unity."
Machina Bristronica 2023 - Walkthrough and best new things
video upload by
"I attempted to capture the vibe of Machina Bristronica on a 360 camera, so here's a walkthrough of the entire thing. Plus I highlight some of the cool new things I saw and share my thoughts on how it all went."
https://machinabris.wpengine.com/
Index:
Intro - 0:00
The Grand Tour - 2:12
DivKid Stage - 2:29
Live Space - 3:15
Main Hall - 3:21
DIY Workshops - 3:58
All the synths and modular - 4:13
Data stage - 4:40
Synths! - 5:03
Discussion Stage 18:52
Live Space and bar again - 21:04
Highlights - 22:32
Tiptop Audio ART - 23:56
RYK new FM module - 27:03
Venus Instruments VENO-LOOPER - 28:10
Vostok Atlas - 28:55
Stochastic Instruments Strange-R-Things? - 30:10
PlayFader - 32:45
Befaco FX Boy - 33:50
Gaz cable thingies - 34:14
Julia Bondar live - 34:37
Conclusions - 35:43
See the Machina Bristronica label below for additional coverage of the event.
Ritournelles CV & TRI, use case #1 : Minimal
video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO
"How to use the Ritournelle CV and TRIG to produce a sort of minimal techno track.
- Bass rhythm
- Toms rhythms, a bit more complexe
- Lead, with various way to use CV.
http://www.larix-elektro.com/
(Track made by Sedwig: https://sedwig.bandcamp.com/)"
Also see: LARIX-ELEKTRO aka LE - Eurorack Modules
Basimilus Iteritas Alter & Plaits & Acidlab M303 & Endorphin.es Ghost【Polyrhythm】#modularsynth
video upload by
【Ingredients】
Clock&Gate Sequencer＆Envelope
・ALM Busy Pamela's New Workout
Sequencer&Quantizer
・Erica Synths Black Sequencer
Oscillator
・Mutable Instruments Plaits
・Erica Synths Pico Drums
・Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter
・Acidlab M303
Envelope
・Pittsburgh Envelope
Filter
・Mutable Instruments Ripples
VCA
・Intellijel μVCA
Delay
・Endorphin.es Ghost
Machina Bristronica 2023 - New Videos
New videos have been added to the playlist in this post. Remember, you can use the player controls to skip around.
Building simple Frames on Regen
video upload by Synclavier Digital
"Creating a loop of 3 frames, each with simple additive waves (triangle, ramp, impulse). Using the frame controls and Modulators you can get the frames to blend into each other like wave sequencing, or create staccato LFO effects, and slow down and capture individual frames using a Mod Wheel mapped to Frame Speed."
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