re:VOLT • SUBOTNICK SIDEWINDER • RAVEL SCARBO Live at the San Fransisco Electronic Music Festival

video upload by Peter Grenader

"re:VOLT (Jill Fraser, Peter Grenader, Thomas Klepper) live at the 2023 San Fransisco Electronic Music Festival, September 16, 2023 at The Lab

Maurice Ravel SCARBO (0:15)

Morton Subotnick SIDEWINDER (10:09)"

Novation Peak 10/09/23

video upload by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

"Weird little semi-generative thing from last night. Just a bunch of really slow modulation across a lot of parameters, nothing too crazy."

6 presets with Minimal Audio CURRENT

video upload by DATABROTH

"Check out my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/curren...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth
join my discord as well https://discord.gg/8XVBCYpv8e

00:00 Chronophage
00:34 Lexicon
01:06 Antiquated
02:05 Pylon
03:22 Clownputer
05:11 Elevate"

SSF Steady State Gate vs Erica Synths Black LPG: Listening to resonance

video upload by John Schussler

"A recent thread on ModWiggler brought up the question of resonance on low pass gate modules, and it occurred to me I hadn't really compared the Steady State Gate
from SSF (which has resonance) to the Erica Synths Black LPG (which also has resonance). Resonance isn't wildly common in LPGs, so it seemed worthwhile to listen to both and see what differences I heard.

Yes, there are more LPGs out there that include resonance. I don't have them, I just have these. Yes, they're very different modules with different feature sets, but I figure the resonant part can be examined somewhat separately from the rest.

Maybe not. We'll see.

VCO is a Befaco Pony. Sequencer is a Clank Chaos.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Steady State Gate
08:10 Black LPG"

VGM #209: Beware the Forest's Mushrooms // Super Mario RPG [Synth Rock Cover]

video upload by Amie Waters

"Don't get lost in the Forest Maze, just follow that weird magical puppet! Who else is excited for the remaster of Super Mario RPG??? #supermariorpg"

◈ STREAM: https://www.twitch.tv/amiewatersmusic

◈ BANDCAMP: https://amiewaters.bandcamp.com

Magnetic Freak Gaussian Eurorack Module

First patches with the Magnetic Freak Gaussian for Eurorack. Lots of fun polyrhythmic goodness coming out of this thing. #eurorack #modularsynth #magneticfreak pic.twitter.com/y4gshigRSM

— Noisebug (@noisebug) October 10, 2023

"First patches with the Magnetic Freak Gaussian for Eurorack. Lots of fun polyrhythmic goodness coming out of this thing. #eurorack #modularsynth #magneticfreak"

via Noisebug

"the GAUSSIAN generator.

This device is a fully controllable random signal generator and a powerful CV processor.

The development has started three years ago, when working on the simulation of CERN particles beam using gaussian distributions. The natural shape of this distribution and the random sampling process associated with it, make it a unique tool. Providing your modular synth wilder paths to explore."

Octatrack Performance Templates Demo: Techno Performance Mixer, Ultimate FX, and Ultimate 2FF

video upload by EZBOT

"Join us for today's livestream as we take a look at my 3 NEWEST Performance Templates for the Elektron Octatrack MK1/MK2. The Techno Performance Mixer for lovers of the 8 bar workflow with fully automated effects. Ultimate FX for the ultimate live performance experience, and 2FF for folks who want to also use the Octatrack for playing back samples while using template performance FX.

Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
SHOP HERE: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop

Get the NEW Ultimate Octatrack FX Template 1.5.2 and the NEW Ultimate
Performance Mixer 2FF 1.1.6 here with continuous updates:
https://www.patreon.com/ezbot and here if you want a one-time download: https://www/ko-fi.com/ezbot

I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/

Get the Elektron Riser here: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop/..."

Tech Talk: MONTAGE M Introduction

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"Join us for this special episode of Tech Talk as we introduce you to the brand new MONTAGE M Flagship Synthesizer.

MONTAGE M features three engines that create a variety of sounds – ultra-realistic instruments, vintage analog synths, and cutting-edge FM synths. For keyboardists, synthesists, and pianists, MONTAGE M seamlessly bridges stage and studio, unlocking new possibilities for sound, control and workflow."

LE BRASIER OVERVIEW /// EURORACK GERMANIUM RESONANT MULTIMODE FILTER / DISTORTION

video upload by SOVAGE ENGINEERING

"LE BRASIER is a hybrid OTA and germanium based multimode filter, a 100% analog circuit meticulously crafted from the ground up. It defies and blends the conventions of classic filters, resulting in surprisingly extremely sweet and yet wild and chaotic results, thanks to its unpredictable germanium core.
The germanium distortion is a unique one, centered around the interplay of feedback and clipping. It offers two distinct flavors: a classic overdrive for added weight and power to your audio, and a special fuzz that emphasizes the high-mid frequencies.
Due to its hyper-resonant nature, you can utilize it as a VCO capable of generating intriguing waveforms, including a pure sinewave.
As a standalone unit, it functions as a coloring tool; feed in complex audio like a drum loop or a full mono track and experience the immediate transformation, delivering instant character..Aka INSTANT MOJO … Take it a step further by infusing life and distortion through CV modulation of the parameters. This level of control is made possible with individual attenuators, a feature consistent across all SOVAGE modules!"

00:00 LOW-PASS AND HIGH-PASS : FILTER SWIPE
01:05 BAND-PASS : FILTER SWIPE
02:25 LOW-PASS : FUZZ
03:42 LOW-PASS : OVERDRIVE
04:37 HIGH-PASS : FUZZ
05:55 HIGH-PASS : OVERDRIVE
06:50 TWEAKING : ACID SPLIT PATCH
07:58 LP AND HP : DRUM PROCESSING
10:02 BAND PASS : DRUM PROCESSING
10:40 LE BRASIER AS AN OSCILLATOR
12:01 DEEP BASS DRUM PATCH FROM SCRATCH
13:47 HARD BASS DRUM AKA KICKZR

Intellijel System Shapeshifter Chord

video upload by Ebotronix

Intellijel System
Shapeshifter
2x Amps
3x Planar 2
2x Polaris Multi Mode Filter
2x Plonk
4x Dixie II +
2x Multi FX 1u
2x Quadratt
2x Mixup
2x Tangrams
2x Quadratt 1u
2x passive LPG
Bifold
Flurry
Quad VCA
Sealegs
Quad Inverter
µMod V1
Cylonix - Cyclebox II with expander
Schottkey Ratchet
Tunefish 2x Ornament and Crime (Phrygian Scale), Temps utile (master clock), Peaks, 2x µVeils,
Mutable Instruments 2x Warps Symbiote Firmware, Ripples 1&2x
Joranalogue Filter 8
4ms Peg
XAOC Batumi
Happy Nerding Panmix
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller, A 156

Novation Peak/Summit - "Best Analog & Ambient Sounds" 128 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo’s, moving plucks – all is here with organic feel.

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/novation-p...

This bundle is complete kit of useful sounds in all possible categories
including all previous NK sounds from 'Cinematica' & 'Rhtthmica' soundsets.

"Best Analog & Ambient Sounds" contains 128 handcrafted sounds:

Beautiful & massive Strings
Lushiest & Biggest ambient Pads & Drones
Deep & monster Basses in various styles
Organic Big Cinematic Arps
Groovebox style Sequences
Big edge & classic Leads
Big atmospheric plucks & poly’s

This sound bank combines organic analog sounds with complex sequences and modulations.

Therefore, these 128 presets have a wide range of applications, and can be used for ambient, electronic or cinematic/OSTs, as well as for electronic dance music such as trance, techno.

Welcome to the world of true analog sound, full of powerful basses, amazing leads, extraordinary sequences and much more!

Handcrafted presets with velo/animate/controllers assigned sounds truly organic & alive.

Instructions for installation are included & its easy.

Soundtrack with cyberpunk atmosphere, synthwave track, ambient & electronica vibes can be easily created with our sounds.

Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Novation Peak!"

Novation Peak/Summit - "Organica" Soundset 32 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo’s, moving plucks – all is here with organic feel.

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/novation-p...

'Organica' soundset contains 32 handcrafted sounds:

Beautiful & massive Strings
Lushiest & Biggest ambient Pads & Drones
Deep & monster Basses in various styles
Organic Big Cinematic Arps
Groovebox style Sequences
Big edge & classic Leads
Big atmospheric plucks & poly’s

This sound bank combines organic analog sounds with complex sequences and modulations.

Therefore, these 32 presets have a wide range of applications, and can be used for ambient, electronic or cinematic/OSTs, as well as for electronic dance music such as trance, techno.

Welcome to the world of true analog sound, full of powerful basses, amazing leads, extraordinary sequences and much more!

Handcrafted presets with velo/animate/controllers assigned sounds truly organic & alive.
Instructions for installation are included & its easy.

Soundtrack with cyberpunk atmosphere, synthwave track, ambient & electronica vibes can be easily created with our sounds.

Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Novation Peak!"

UDO SUPER 6 - Looped Envelopes sound Huge!

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Using the Looping of Envelope 1 to add some serious grit and girth to the UDO S6 (not that it lacks any in the first place) It's a fantastic synth to program, and yields some very interesting results!

Give this one time, when it opens up it's like nothing I've heard! :) Huge!

Enjoy.

SM"

'Interstellar' Cherry Audio PS-3300 Resonation Preset Pack

video upload by James Dyson

See the PS-3300 announcement post here for additional demos and details.

"'Interstellar' Mix composed with the Resonation Preset Pack for Cherry Audio PS-3300!

Original music by Hans Zimmer for the 2014 film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan

With its three-synths-in-one architecture, unique resonators, and semi-modular nature, Cherry Audio's PS-3300 is truly a behemoth of synthesizers. Sound designer James Dyson's Resonation Preset Pack (sold separately) includes additional presets that go further into the relative dimensions between light and shadow and all the way to the outer limits. The Resonation Preset Pack features an additional 100 presets in 10 categories showcasing PS-3300's awe-inspiring poly tones, otherworldly modulations, ethereal pads, bone-rattling sound effects, earthshaking basses, strings, leads, and more.

Visit Cherry Audio to purchase here https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

Resonation Preset Pack for PS-3300 includes 100 additional presets in the following categories:

* 11 Basses
* 7 Brasses
* 6 Keys
* 10 Leads
* 7 Modulations
* 24 Pads
* 5 Plucks
* 10 Poly
* 14 SoundFX
* 6 Strings

Presets from the Pack used for the Demo Track are as follows.
Colours Of Summer
Simplistic
AI Rachel's Love Machine
Spaceport
Fractured Space
Resonation Overloads
The Traveller"

1996 FUTURE MUSIC 30 Years of The Synthesizer

video upload by Kamal Alkaei

"A rare video I found on an old CD."

1967 Moog System 3
Buchla 100 System
Mellotron
ARP 2500
Moog Minimoog
ARP Odyssey
Oberheim FVS

MJ's "Beat It" - The Untold Story by Tom Bähler

video upload by

"It's my pleasure to re-unite with my old friend Tom Bähler who generously tells us all the details of his experiences with Michael and Quincy during the making of 'Beat It'. This untold story is a result of Tom contacting me after seeing one of our videos about how to make the gong sound on 'Beat It'.

He felt it was time to fill-in some blanks in the timeline about how and when things happened and to also share some of his most intimate, inspiring moments about the creation of the song. In this segment we'll tap into a little bit of history about the Synclavier and how this game changing synthesizer got into the hands of Michael. Then you'll find out how the infamous gong sound was discovered, that it was slightly altered and who actually played it on the record. Tom is a gifted storyteller who colorfully weaves relevant and fun anecdotal sidebars in the process of describing the historical facts. He tops off this segment with the back story about Michael's incredibly drawn out search to find the perfect sound to play on the 4th beat of each bar in "Beat It". Michael had the sound in his head but needed to discover what instrument could make it. The first thing I saw when I (Anthony) arrived to play on the album was Michael hitting drum cases with 2 x 4's, but I never knew about the events leading up to that day. Now we all will. I hope you enjoy this special interview and rare opportunity to hear these personal stories directly from Tom Bähler, a living legend. And stay tuned to Anthony Marinelli Music for the other segments with Tom about Working with Michael, Working with Quincy, Arranging for "We Are the World" and writing what some consider to be their favorite song by Michael, 'We are the World'.

0:00 Introduction to Tom Bahler
1:33 Discovering the Synclavier
3:16 The Gong Story, Michael & Bruce
9:48 Copyright
12:35 Michael's Search for the 4th Beat of "Beat It"
19:40 Michael & Quincy Speaking in Colors
20:18 Conclusion"

Vothar FM Drums

video upload by gotharman

"Some Vothar8 filter FM drums on Zaturn.
www.gotharman.dk"

DOT MATRIX IN GOLD (Music Process) @itijik

video upload by itijik

"DOT MATRIX IN GREEN (Music Process) @itijik
Elektron Digitakt, Strymon BlueSky reverb, CircuitBent Sleep Machine."

Counting Sheep (a sleepy Eurorack composition)

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"Since I'm sick with COVID again, I decided to build a patch on the Eurorack modular synth. This one reminded me of sheep jumping over a fence so I added the counting audio track and suddenly... it became this. It was a fun little experiment and it helped pass the time (and it made me sleepy)."

Patch Tuesday | Shift Register Generative Patch | Step 8, Filter 8, Pivot 2

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"It's Patch Tuesday!

Frits immerses us into an ambient generative patch for this week's Patch Tuesday! The main sound sources are two Filter 8s modulating each other through Pivot 2.

Step 8, in shift & sample mode, distributes Generate 3s core output throughout the system, modulating Pivot 2, multiple Contours 1s, and Orbit 3 while sending pitch CV to the Filter 8s and a Generate 3."

Novation Bass Station Rack Monophonic Synthesizer

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"1990s Novation Bass Station rack, includes original manual and aftermarket power supply."

Yamaha CS-60 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 2009

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via this auction

"Wonderful synth in perfect working order! A couple of cosmetic marks, but very minimal - and a little dusty from hanging in the studio."

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Roland RS-505 49-Key Paraphonic Synthesizer

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"Presenting the legendary Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Strings, a gem in the world of vintage synthesizers. Known for its lush and captivating string sounds, the RS-505 is a legendary classic."

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Korg Maxikorg 800DV w/ CV & Kenton ProSolo MK3

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"Fittted with CV and comes with Kenton ProSolo MK3 midi interface."

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer

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"The legendary Oxford Oscar in full working condition with midi."

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Moog The Source Mono Analog Synthesizer SN 3531

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Korg Prophecy Demo

video upload by Panu Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Korg Prophecy. Eventide Space and Waves delay used in some sounds. Only edited presets used. https://panums.bandcamp.com/track/kor..."

Cherry Audio Introduces PS-3300 Virtual Analog Recreation of the KORG PS-3300 Synthesizer

video upload by Cherry Audio

"PS-3300 is an exactingly faithful virtual analog emulation of the colossal and ultra-rare semi-modular analog polyphonic synthesizer released by KORG in 1977. Cherry Audio has pulled out all the stops to accurately recreate and update this mythical monster synth, from its massive stacked sonic character and signature multiple‑resonator sweeps to the considerable patching capabilities that distinguished the PS-3300 from all other polysynths at the time."

Introduction to Cherry Audio's PS-3300 - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

"To get users up and running with PS-3300, Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge of Sound Mangling have again teamed up to create an introductory tutorial video walking users through the history and extensive features of this massive virtual synthesizer instrument.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/ps-3300

00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - The KORG PS-3300
04:38 - Cherry Audio's PS-3300


User Interface Basics
05:41 - Signal Generator Panels and Master Panel
06:33 - The Oscillators
08:15 - The Filters
09:22 - The EGs
10:54 - Keyboard Tracking
11:21 - The Resonators
13:00 - Modulation (LFOs)
16:45 - Temperament and Tuning Controls

Semi-Modular Patching with Virtual Cables
18:14 - Patching Basics
20:58 - Mod Wheel Patching
25:20 - Conclusion

Cherry Audio PS-3300 - a massive demo and tutorial for a massive synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Today we present the new PS-3300 from our friends at Cherry Audio, in partnership with the good people at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP). The original Korg PS-3300 is a massive polyphonic semi-modular analog synthesizer with three independent polyphonic synth voices, each of which has a multi-waveform oscillator, low-pass resonant filter, a unique three-band resonator, independent tuning of each note of the scale and more. Cherry Audio's version recreates the look and sound of the original, and adds some additional modern features.

Such a beast of an instrument deserves a beast of a video, almost an hour in length, packed with details about the history of the instrument, how each part of the synth voice works, how to use all three together, the global and effects sections, and factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:26 History of the Korg PS-3300
01:33 Overview
02:39 Single voice - oscillator
05:40 Low pass filter
10:42 Resonators
13:56 Amplitude and frequency modulation (single voice)
17:56 More global modules
19:55 Temperament and intonation
23:48 Multiple voices
25:57 Multiple resonators and low-pass filters
34:27 Cross-voice modulation
39:23 Different temperaments on each voice
41:33 The effects section
48:48 Factory Presets
57:15 Conclusion

**NEW** Cherry Audio PS3300 // 3 polyphonic synths in a semi modular box

video upload by Starsky Carr

"This is one CRAZY synth!! 3 full polyphonic synths in one big box. Here's my review, demo and walkthrough of the Cherry Audio PS3300. It's a replica of the Korg of the same name from 1977. This is a great example of a unique and characterful synth from the days when they were figuring out how best to create and control the tones.

Each voice has a single oscillator, lowpass filter, ADSR envelope and 2 LFOs. The resonators are a great addition - 3 resonant BP filters per voice - gives a lush or crazy phasing effect.

Follow all this with Cherry Audios FX, and the scalable interface, MIDI control etc etc and you end up with something well worth picking up. Have a cheese sandwich for you dinner and pick this up instead of a pizza!"

0:00 what is it?
2:35 Oscillators
4:52 Filter
6:20 Envelope
7:22 Polyphony
7:41 Keyboard Volume Balance
8:18 Resonators
9:50 Amp Modulation
10:27 Keyboard CV Outputs
11:08 Mixer
13:08 CV Processors
15:23 Sample and Hold
16:21 CV Processors Signal Invert

Kaivo Sequencer Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Sequencer

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
Intro: 00:14
Outputs: 00:30
Output Delays: 00:46
Glide: 01:31
Clock/Rate: 01:36
Steps Dial: 01:55
Loop Button: 02:01
Internal/Host Button: 02:21
Audio Rate Modulation: 02:37
Offset: 03:11
Gate Width: 03:20
Range: 03:27
Quantize Button: 03:41
Steps Buttons: 04:01
Preset Waveforms: 04:17
Sequencer in use: 05:11

Qu-bit Introduces Mojave Live Granular Processor Eurorack Module

Tutorial 1: Getting Started video upload by Qu - Bit

00:00 Introduction
01:18 Let's get started with Clock modes, Rate, Gen triggers and how to get grains moving.
02:36 Other ways to trigger grains? Hello, Gen Modes!
03:36 SIZE!
04:26 Don't forget to shut the window. Or, maybe open it?
05:04 Speed: Wait, we can pitch-shift grains?
05:39 Zone: Grains from the present and the past. (Too fun.)
06:35 The relationship between Distribute and Structure.
08:02 Take control of quantization with Sky modes.
09:06 I want my grains to jump around! Drift is your friend.
09:37 Whirl creates a universe in stereo. No, really.
10:03 TWO end-of-chain effects - Feedback and Reverb!
11:17 TWO freeze functions!
13:02 Dune: Mojave's unique CV/Gate output
13:38 Oh, we didn't tell you there's a mic on Mojave?
14:33 Patch Example - "Gypsum"
15:00 Patch Example - "Mic-Check"
15:56 Patch Example - "Interstellar Beats"
___________________________________________

https://www.qubitelectronix.com/

Press release follows:



SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA: Q-Bit Electronix is proud to announce availability of the Mojave module as its latest Daisy platform- based Eurorack entry — effectively kicking up a granular sandstorm as a live granular processor drawing inspiration from vast swathes of its American Southwest desert namesake by using microscopic bits of audio to create beautifully-crafted sonic landscapes while reinventing the way we interact with sound, seriously backing up the self-proclaimed ‘Future Coast’ modular synth-maker’s philosophy of building bespoke devices that push the boundaries of design beyond what is presently possible in the process — as of October 10…

It is fair to say that Mojave is a stereo live granular processor at its creative core, but, in reality, it is capable of so much more — not least when being pressed into play as a stochastic event generator. Mojave makes it possible for explorative users to patch together feedback-driven glitch textures or compose harmonic symphonies from a single droning oscillator. Other possibilities include creating a granular delay or scrubbing a locked audio buffer to create time-stretching effects — and all directly from the front panel of this 14HP-wide module.

Mojave can — in many ways — behave exactly like other granular processors, but what sets it apart in this realm is its ability to take complex granular manipulations and make then accessible to even the most novice of users. “Our first module ever was Nebulae, a granular looper; we've always wanted to do a fully-committed, live granular processor but with a ‘New-Bit’ twist,” confirms Qu-Bit Electronix CEO — and company co-founder — Andrew Ikenberry. Indeed, that ‘New-Bit’ moniker really reflects the company’s collective internal name for its new design philosophy of focusing on hands-on, approachable devices that leave room for users to push their own technique and explore sound design in new ways.

With this in mind, Mojave is no exception to this rule; for its front panel includes the fundamental controls for generating and manipulating grains — themselves the tiny building blocks of granular synthesis. Adjust a grain size, shape, and generation rate while also having control over the grain pitch, the position in time where the grain grabs audio, and the audio playback direction. Though these controls are essentially found in any granular processor, they only scratch the surface of Mojave’s potential.

Put it this way, then: the key to Mojave’s magic resides in the controls at the centre of the module. The two larger knobs there are absolute attention-grabbers — and for good reason, providing aleatoric grain manipulations in exciting, unquestionably ‘Qu-Bity’ ways. Turn the distribute knob to add rhythmic displacement to the grain rate; depending on which Mojave mode is selected, distribute’s displacement can either be asynchronous movements through time or quantised ratchets, repeats, and rolls that liven up the simplest of rhythms. Representing the flip side of the granular coin, as it were, the structure knob adjusts each grain’s pitch within a defined system. structure can — at its smallest setting — provide subtle semitone pitch changes, perfect for thickening up a sound, creating chorus/flanging effects, and more. But by turning up structure beyond halfway, Mojave begins to sing. structure starts to play through a quantised scale, introducing arpeggios and trills as the knob ventures further up; with the grain size large enough for grains to overlap, Mojave effortlessly transforms into a polyphonic sound generator — regardless of input.

Said structure knob and its rate (speed) neighbour are connected to Mojave’s Sky Mode — itself selected using the button in between distribute and structure — that determines what scale Mojave is quantised to. The default modes include major, minor, and chromatic scales, as well as the aptly-named, non-quantised Twilight Mode. Moreover, each mode will be fully customisable — alongside a host of configurable settings — within Narwhal, Q-Bit Electronix’s module web app (https://narwhal.qubitelectronix.com/) for custom settings.

Since Mojave boasts true stereo I/O, it includes a couple of controls that emphasise this characteristic. drift does exactly as its name implies; it drifts the grains through the audio buffer, and the more the knob is turned, the more Mojave begins to slip into the past, grabbing random bits of audio from both signal channels to fill its grains. An adjacent whirl control provides random stereo panning to each generated grain; the more this knob is turned, the more frequent and wider the grains are panned, creating huge stereo sounds from any sound source — stereo or monophonic.

Mojave has more than one way to inject sound into its granular sandstorm, speaking of sound sources. Indeed, it even has an onboard, high-quality MEMS (Micro- Electro-Mechanical System) microphone that is positioned just above its USB port; simply removing any patch cables from Mojave’s audio inputs makes the microphone active, ready to pick up any acoustic audio! Try talking or singing into Mojave — or even play an acoustic instrument in a live setting — to bring granular flair to compositions.

Clearly, then, Mojave is primarily designed for live granular processing, yet users are afforded an ability to not only freeze the grains in place for glitch stutter effects, but they are also able to lock the audio buffer in place, thereby using Mojave as a granular buffer scrub; Mojave — at the right settings — can even mimic the time- stretching effects of its bigger granular sampler and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) platform sibling, Nebulae, now benefitting from v2.1.2 firmware itself. It is worth noting here that future firmware updates and alternative firmware for Mojave are accessible via its USB drive.

Meanwhile, Mojave’s granular engine can generate a plethora of audio effects that will transform any sound. Saying that, Q-Bit Electronix even included one final end-of- chain control to add some sparkle to an already dazzling device — namely, the gust knob. Which way it is turned determines control over either an internal feedback loop designed to tear grains apart in the best way or a lush reverb effect to fill the voids between the audio — alternatively, granular-textures-into-a-wash-of sound-morphing.

“Mojave is the module that’s gotten me excited about patching again,” admits Andrew Ikenberry, alluding to its configurable dune CV/Gate output and more connectivity besides, before enthusiastically continuing towards a natural conclusion: “There is something to be said about designing individual aspects of a module, not fully knowing how each part will interact with another; as such, Mojave has created sounds that I’ve never heard before, and it’s this journey into the unknown that — as a designer — gives me the opportunity to sit down and discover every corner of this amazing device along with everyone else.”

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Exploring Ambient Sounds - Hydrasynth Deluxe Multi Patches

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Stay a while and get lost in the beautiful ambience of the @AshunSoundMachines #Hydrasynth Deluxe. Today we are going to scroll through the #ambient category patches in the multi-bank (Two 8-voice synth engines either stacked or split)

Which one is your favourite?"

Programming sequences with Nicolas Slonimsky's Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns

video upload by Frap Tools

"Slonimsky's Thesaurus is quite a strange music book, but its impact on Jazz and experimental musicians has been enormous. Today we tiptoe into this extravagant world to see if there's anything interesting for our USTA sequencer!

https://frap.tools/usta/

00:00 Introduction: Slonimsky's Thesaurus
2:45 Pattern no. 1
04:02 Adding the bass
04:29 Rhythmic variation over pattern no. 1
04:47 Adding a tonal bass line
05:10 Cross-patching a CV for pitch-shifting the pattern
05:31 Quantizing the chromatic pattern
06:30 Integrating the notes and closing the filter
07:03 Pattern no. 141
08:09 Quantizing pattern no. 141
09:28 Pitch-shifting pattern no. 141"

Arturia Introduces the MiniLab 3 Alpine White

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MiniLab 3 Alpine White is a music-making controller keyboard with a fresh makeover. Control music software, create your own tracks with inspiring sounds & samples, and get playing with comfy keys & pads - all in dazzling white.

_A MIDI controller with a minimalist aesthetic
Rediscover the keyboard controller of choice for today’s production pros & beginner music makers alike, decorated with a lush modern aesthetic to elevate any setup.

A fresh all-white look
This mini keyboard controller is going for that ultra-clean, contemporary design vibe with a white exterior, white keys, and white controls.

Easy to use
Explore amazing synth & instrument sounds on your computer, make beats & musical ideas in minutes, and sharpen your production skills - great for beginners.

Everything you need

Play keys, punch in a drum loop, connect to MIDI gear, and get creative with premium musical software included as standard.

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APC64 Ableton Live Controller | Touch the Future | Akai Professional

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"Touch the Future and discover new musical possibilities with APC64. With 64 vibrant RGB pads featuring poly-aftertouch, 8 assignable Touch Strips, and a standalone Step Sequencer, APC64 is the revolutionary Ableton Live hardware controller that will unveil a new world of musical inspiration for next-level production and performance.

Watch prolific finger drumming performer Carl Rag display a masterful exhibition of APC64 now.

Visit https://www.akaipro.com/apc64.html now to learn more about APC64 or to find a dealer near you."

Akai APC64 First Look - Sonic LAB Presentation

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"The brand new APC64, switches things up with a deeply integrated 64 RGB pad type surface, that Push users will feel right at home with. But with the APC64, you also get 8 assignable Touch Strips, with multiple modes of usage - you can control, the mixer, FX sends Devices and generic MIDI CCs, as well as the 64 RGB, pressure and velocity sensitive pads for clip launching or sequencing.

The other big news is that APC64 also has a standalone mode with 8 sequencers, up to 32 steps each that can send note data over MIDI via the two minijack outputs (there's also a MIDI input) and 8 assignable CV or Gate 1/8th inch jack outs to control your external synths, or modular.

Power is supplied over USB-C, with a dedicated power switch, and there's a small but useful AMOLED display and rotary encoder for parameter access, although you can access most via the pads themselves in setup mode.

There are also dedicated Project memories for storing setups and sequences - these can be chained for more song type structures.

The on board sequencer can be used as a standalone device, or integrated into the Live setup with patterns that can be sent back to Live and auto create clips.

We had a visit from Tom Robinson (@duncan_thomas_music) to give us the low down in this first look at the unit.

APC64 will be available worldwide at a price of £359 MSRP

00:45 Overview and Live integration
3:30 Touchstrips, Note and Drum Modes
5:50 Connections
06:30 Ableton Live integration
08:50 Generic MIDI control
09:30 Internal Sequencer
11:23 Standalone mode"

AKAI APC64 Review // Pros and cons vs APC40 MK2, Push, LaunchPad and others // APC 64 tutorial

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Overview
2:05 Grid modes
4:30 Fader modes
6:30 Seq mode
8:40 Buttons
9:35 Screen
10:35 Build
11:00 I/O
11:50 Note mode
12:45 Chord mode
13:20 Drum modes
14:00 Ableton Live
14:30 Live rec
15:15 Quantization
16:05 Automation
17:00 Step seq
17:45 Seq settings
18:40 Modifiers
20:10 Seq live rec
21:45 Performance
22:15 Important tips
22:25 Poly AT v MPE
23:00 Device params
23:50 More buttons!
25:20 Device lock?
25:55 Seq + Live
26:40 Note repeats?
26:55 Latency
27:30 Pros and cons
32:15 Outro

Error drum 2

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"Simple, affordable, crunchy. Available in DIY workshop, but also assembled from the website.  this will be released as a workshop in Leipzig 28th of October. And in Tokyo sooon"

Moog Matriarch - Ambient Cinematic Pad: Space Melancholia (Strymon BigSky)

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"Moog Matriarch into Strymon BigSky in Shimmer mode, for some lush cinematic pads."

Introducing nanobox | tangerine

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"Get powerful sampling capabilities in the nanobox form factor. With the
sampling features of nanobox | tangerine, you can add interesting new ways
of generating sound and music to your desktop or travel rig. Trigger one
shots, play time synced loops or record live looping. The nanobox |
tangerine can use one shots to play hip rhythms, or huge multi-samples to
play soulful melodic tunes.

Sweet and Tangy Sampling
The nanobox | tangerine delivers powerful sampling in an ultra-portable form
factor. With this nanobox, you can add recording, sample playback, clip
launching, slicing, and musically intelligent looping capabilities to your
desktop or travel rig. With an intuitive touch screen interface, nanobox |
tangerine makes easy work of selecting, editing, and tweaking your samples.
You can stream large samples of up to 4 GB file size straight from the
microSD card. Interact with other musical components via MIDI. Load
multi-sample banks with over 500 samples for amazing instrument
reproduction. Tweak your configurations to get them just right, then save
them to multiple presets for future reuse."

Water, Chord Pilot & Pianophonic

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"Generative Arpeggios From Chord Pilot & Pianophonic with quasi-random voltage sequences generated by Jasmine & Olives Trees's Water sequencer"

RYK Modular Night Rider Review

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Sound demo here

"Night Rider is a Quad Sequential Resonator, or a bunch of bandpass filters in a beautifully realised interface of scanning LEDs. I'll take you through everything I found from wobbles, to sweeps, flanging to pings, formants to strikes."

A QUICK TEST : SOLTON DISCO 64

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"Before the Solton Programmer 24 - the by now fairly well-known Italo Disco machine - there was the Solton Disco 64.

After picking up this beautiful and mega rare species in Perugia not too long ago I filmed the first 10 minutes of trying it out and reacquainting myself with its perks.

I needed to touch up on how these work - which maybe isn’t as straight forward as it should be.

I already have another unit here but haven’t used it in a long time since it started emitting smoke a few years back. The machine has some minor scratchy pots but is otherwise working fairly well - every time something we buy isn't completely dead is kind of a miracle.

The Wah chord sound doesn’t sound right so that will be taken care of - it's in the shop for a check-up and a re-cap of the power supply and a few other minor interventions as we speak.

This is a nice, heavy chunk of a machine (main unit Is 16 kilos) in a brown faux leather suitcase with saloon style wood details, this is not really a disco machine per se - quite a few machines featured Disco in their names for no other reason than the hype and coolness of the genre at the time.

But this is a unique auto-accompaniment beast none the less - with a great sounding analog string machine, an analog, monophonic bass synth with filters, different chord sounds and of course a drum machine with individual sound mute options.

You can play the string machine and bass synth alone and independently from the auto comp section."

Sebastian - The MIDI crab

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"Solenoid based MIDI crab combined with a customized Volca FM2 synth"

Waldorf Introduces Iridium Core - Smaller Quantum / Iridium Based Desktop Synthesizer

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"Iridium Core" introduced by Panic Girl

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JakoJako about integrating the new "Iridium Core" into her modular setup

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Iridium Core - Sound Demo

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The Core

Iridium Core provides the core synthesis engine of the Quantum / Iridium platform. It is the heart of Waldorf's most advanced hardware-based synthesis. The essence of forward-looking sound. The Core.

Sonic Explorer

Iridium Core contains 5 synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. Combined with a broad selection of digital filter and processing options Iridium Core lets you explore a huge sonic universe of electronic sound. Iridium Core's intuitive and easy graphical interface helps you to keep your flow of creativity.

Wave Traveller

The compact form factor makes Iridium Core an ideal companion to travel with you to all your sonic explorations and performances. It fits well into laptop size bags and in carry on-baggage it leaves enough space to all your other devices you need for your performances.

Driven by Inspiration

Iridium Core comes with a huge collection of more than 1700 factory presets and samples to drive your sonic Wanderlust. Get inspired what the broad and diverse array of sound designers have created to fuel your musical endeavours.

Team Player

Iridium Core integrates into various live performance and studio setups. Its connects with your modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers. The compact form factor fits well into your tabletop or space limited setups.

Family Member

Iridium Core shares the same software platform like Quantum, Iridium Desktop & Iridium Keyboard. All instruments are powered by the Waldorf synthesiser OS and will receive joint updates. Thus, the whole family participates from future enhancements and developments.


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Waldorf genuinely gets right to the heart of its Iridium synthesizer product line by introducing Iridium Core as small form factor variant

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