Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge - GAS (Yamaha REX50)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Korg MS-20 mini, Korg SQ-1, Yamaha REX50, ATV aFrame, RC-505

A little last-minute improv of odd layered sounds - your mileage may vary but it was fun. :-)

It ran a bit longer than 5 min so feel free to fade out..."

ARP OMNI-2 with Lexicon PRIME TIME 93

video upload by CGMAGIK

"I've had both these units for quite some time now, but both needed repairs.
I got the ARP back around 1997 (for only $100 at the time!). It generally worked fine for many years, but was missing the bass voices and the XLR output didn't work. As time went on, it developed some sustaining note issues etc. The Lexicon was given to me in non-working condition around 2004. I brought it to a few people over the years to try and get it working but never with any luck. For the past few years, I have a had a great tech working on some synths and studio gear for me (check him out! - www.shooksound.ca) and he was able to bring the Prime Time to life! The Omni-2 had a complete make over. New key bushings, total re-cap, all new sliders and now works and sounds fantastic. I just got both of these back today and what better way to celebrate their new found life than to plug them in together for some sweet sounds. AND SWEET THEY ARE!"

ESK - Moog Opus 3 + Effects 2

video upload by Metunar

"Second short demo of the Moog Opus 3 (analog ensemble synthesizer) with analog effects. On the right main out there is a Boss CE-300 stereo super chorus. The Opus 3 left out with the string and organ section goes into the Polyfusion 755 MK2 (Frequency Shifting Feedback Controller) and then back to the brass/VCF filter input. This time with long release.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Interview with D. Bruce McLendon!

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Interview with D. Bruce McLendon, former ARP sales person as we discuss his recent donation of an ARP 2500 Performance Wing Cabinet to the ARPs-for-All-Project!"

VTOL Volфram

video upload by Shirato_Noise

"Sketch of Sound Experiments."

SoundForce Introduces SFC-OB Class-Compliant Boutique Oberheim OB-Style Hardware Controller

via SoundForce

"The SoundForce SFC-OB is a class-compliant boutique USB MIDI controller dedicated to OB-style synth plugins.

Features
With 37 rotary pots, 41 switches and 45 LEDs, you can finally control your virtual instrument in an instinctive and fun way. Create better synth sounds easier and improve your overall experience. A couple of extra “USER” controls are available to be freely assigned to additional parameters, for example Reverb size, Delay time, DAW FX sends levels. etc… The controller sends out standard MIDI cc messages and can be used with any software that is MIDI-mappable. A web-based control panel app allows the user to change the cc messages number for each control, change the MIDI channel and load the different plugin modes.

Plugin modes
Although the controller can be used with any software that can be mapped to MIDI CC messages, the SFC-OB has been specifically designed to work with the most popular OB-style synth plugins. Set the controller to the right plugin mode using the control panel. This will ensure that every switch on the SFC-OB is fitting the plugin used as well as possible. For more information, please check out the manual on the support page.

Build quality
The controller is assembled in The Netherlands with parts from Europe and Asia. It is built to last and withstand intense usage on tour and in the studio. SoundForce has an excellent track record for its controller line, with many units built and very little registered issues and repairs. The enclosure is made of 100% sheet metal and is manufactured by Grawart (http://www.grawart.pl). The case is made of bent steel and powder coated in black. The front panel is aluminum, also powder coated and screen printed with scratch-proof white and blue ink. Walnut wood side panels of 8mm thickness are fitted to both sides of the controller. On the electronics and firmware side, the controller is powered by the same STM32 Cortex-M micro-controller platform used successfully in previous products, insuring a very high level of compatibility with different computers and DAWs. The devices have been even used successfully with iPads.

2-way/1-way communication
As with previous controllers, users can enjoy 2-way integration using the latest Arturia OP-Xa V. This means that the controller interface can be updated when presets are changed in the plugin, when plugin instances are switched or even manually on demand. The controller even accounts for discrepancies between a plugin pot-position and a controller pot-position, and implements pick-up or smoothing modes to avoid juming values. This allows for an improved and tighthly integrated workflow. Other traditional 1-way MIDI CC mapping is available for the brand new GForce OB-X, SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II, DiscoDSP OB-Xd and Synapse Obsession. Those modes, even though more limited, still offer a fantastic new hands-on experience for virtual synth users.

Pricing and Availability
The SFC-OB is available on the SoundForce webshop for 399 euros incl VAT (exact price will depend on your local VAT %) in the EU and 329 euros for customers outside the EU. Perfect Circuit will be distributing the SFC-OB in the US, Signal Sounds in the UK, Cicada Sound in Canada and Dupertuis in Switzerland. Please get in touch with your local distributor for pre-ordering/ordering and pricing information."

Introducing the Synthesizer.com Q190 Triple Tuner

video upload by synthesizersdotcom

"The Q190 tuner module allows you to keep a watchful eye on the frequencies up to 3 oscillators are producing. Frequencies from all analog oscillators will drift slightly as a result of normal changes in internal cabinet temperature. Now it's easier than ever to ensure your oscillators are doing exactly what you want them to do. Whether you are onstage or in the studio the Q190 is a must have for those patches that need precision from an oscillator or oscillator bank."

How to make vowel-like formant filtering with the CUNSA

video upload by Frap Tools

"Time for some serious formant filtering with the CUNSA and USTA dream combo!

USTA https://frap.tools/usta
CUNSA https://frap.tools/cunsa

Sources and references:

Image 1
Title: frequencies of formants
https://www.britannica.com/science/ph...
Retrieved on October 27th, 2023

Image 2
Title: tongue position for vowel sounds
https://www.britannica.com/science/ph...
Retrieved on October 27th, 2023

The formant chart comes from Peterson, G. E., & Barney, H. L. (1952). Control methods used in a study of the vowels. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 24, 175–184. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1906875

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction on vowel formants
01:20 Programming an ɑ sound (as in 'hot')
03:34 Programming an ɔ sound (as in 'bought') and morphing between them
08:54 Refining the morphing with the USTA sequencer"

12 12 23 Synton Fenix & Ace Tone FR-6

video upload by batchas

"I like the sound on the phaser on the Fenix II. On the monitors it did sound bombastic, really impressive with some feedback.
New ideas came to mind related to this patch while watching the result on this video, so I'll see once in the studio if I decide to go further with it or not. It will also depend if the Fenix is still in tune. I spent one hour only with tuning and (re)calibration of the quantizers."

Best House music presets in ROLI'S Equator2 synthesizer

video upload by ROLI

"Elevate your House music productions with Equator2's hybrid synthesizer.

We've picked out five of the best presets for House music available in Equator2's expansive library, giving you endless possibilities for you to carve out your own sound. Experiment with unique sounds and explore MPE technology to create an authentic and distinctive sonic identity.

Read more on the ROLI blog: https://roli.com/stories/best-house-p..."

IMPROVE YOUR PATCHING with Eurorack Utilities // IOU from Apollo View Modular

video upload by DivKid

"Hello and welcome to this video in which I go through more than 10 patches that break down how utilities work, how you can use them for audio and CV and how these things can improve your patches.

Whether it's patching your own compressor, precision pitch transposer, turning low pass gates into side chain ducking devices, adding controls to knob-less modules or looking to push the behaviours of other modules ... we've got you covered! These patches are applicable to a wide range of modules, so I hope you find plenty to take away and apply to your systems.

Today also marks the release of two new Apollo View Modular modules, there's 'IOU' that we'll focus on which is a take on the classic utility processes of attenuating, inversion, offset and amplification (with a DivKid requested twist!) There's also a high end dual headphone amplifier called 'CanCan'. Not only is that a nice headphone or output stage, it has a handy VU meter (eye candy!) and if you jam & play with others that's a great tool for dual headphone monitoring.

IOU // https://bit.ly/AV-IOU
CanCan // https://bit.ly/AV-CanCan

SUPPORT //
Supporters on Patreon get both an extended 'Precision Pitch Transposing' patch breakdown video as well as a whole other unseen patch not in this demo video. If you'd like access to those, along with the DivKid Discord community, further videos, PDF Patchbooks and more head over to https://bit.ly/DK-patreon , thank you for your support."

PanicGirl's Favourite Features Of The New Ghost Pedal From Andrew Huang & Endorphin.es

video upload by PanicGirlVids

"In this video I'd like to show you my favourite features of the new Ghost Pedal from @andrewhuang & @Endorphines .

00:00 Intro
00:43 Routing
02:00 LED & Modulation System
05:00 Envelope Follower
07:03 Tap Footswitch

Here is the mentioned video where I explored the Ghost module together with Polygogo: [below]

Thanks for watching and see you soon!"

Want to explore the Polygogo and Ghost with me?

video upload by

"I just recently received a package with the Polygogo from E-RM and the Ghost module from Endorphin.es x Andrew Huang in it, and I thought why not explore them patched together? I got excited pretty quickly about the sonic results, so I decided to turn on the camera and take you with me while exploring it further.

Thanks so much for watching!"

Christmas Gift Ideas for Synthesists!

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Hello synth people! Here at Signal Sounds we've compiled a list of affordable stocking fillers perfect for Christmas gifts. We are undoubtedly the most difficult people to buy for so this video is ideal for sharing with your nearest and dearest. Head on over to Signal Sounds to check them out: https://www.signalsounds.com/

0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Knurlies
1:36 - Synth Duster
2:06 - Patch and Tweak
2:43 - Push, Turn, Move
3:08 - Bastl Kastl
4:26 - Cat Synth
4:56 - Blind Noise Nano
5:37 - Tendrils
6:22 - Signal Sounds Tote
6:37 - Signal Sounds Tee

KNURLIES: https://www.signalsounds.com/catalogs...
SYNTH DUSTER: https://www.signalsounds.com/befaco-s...
SYNTH BOOKS: https://www.signalsounds.com/catalogs...
BASTL KASTL: https://www.signalsounds.com/bastl-in...
CAT SYNTH: https://www.signalsounds.com/error-in...
BLIND NOISE NANO: https://www.signalsounds.com/error-in...
TENDRILS: https://www.signalsounds.com/catalogs...
TOTE: https://www.signalsounds.com/catalogs...
TEE: https://www.signalsounds.com/signal-s... "

Ligeti - Musica ricercata: No.7 - Cantabile | arr. for theremin & analog synthesizers

video upload by Grégoire Blanc

"This wonderful piece by György Ligeti is part of the famous 'Musica ricercata' suite for solo piano. This seventh movement has a very interesting feature: the supporting ostinato and the melodic lines are totally decorrelated. I would like to propose here an interpretation which leverages this very aspect, involving two sides of electronic music I enjoy equally. Expressivity with the theremin and haken continuum for the singing lines. Sequencing, patching, tone-shaping with analog synthesizers (@MoogSynthesizers ) for the motor-like background.

Instruments featured: Moog Etherwave Theremin, Mother-32, Subharmonicon, DFAM, Haken Continuum Fingerboard, and my favorite red pullover."

This one is in via John L Rice.

Tasty Chips Integral FW 3 0 0

video upload by Tasty Chips

"Showing off the new parametric EQ, new menu, and the separate list of presets. Beta version downloadable from https://www.tastychips.nl/integral-su...
Let us know what you think!"

ARTURIA V Collection X | Reference Instruments For Music Makers

video upload by Arturia

Playthrough | V Collection X | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"Follow Matt Paul as he explores the entirely new and rebuilt titles in V Collection X; from the timeless lead & bass tones of Mini V and iconic stage sound of CP-70, to the innovative composition textures of Augmented WOODWINDS and gravelly funk keys of Wurli V. Don't forget, long-awaited hybrid synths and augmented sounds have also been added to V Collection X."

Update: new videos above from Arturia.

Arturia V Collection X | No Talking | #Vcollection #vcollectionX #arturiavcollectionX

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Arturia CP-70 V - a detailed demo and tutorial of a classic piano

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the CP-70 V, a new instrument from Arturia released as part of V Collection X. It's a recreation of Yamaha's classic CP-70 electro-acoustic piano that combined customized piano strings and hammer action with piezoelectric pickups, a pre-amp, and other electronic processing. It's compact size made it a "portable piano" and a popular instrument for touring artists in the 1970s and beyond.

We go over the CP-70 V's features, including the main panel that recreates the look and feel of the original, the advanced panel that allows finer control over the acoustic and electric aspects of the instrument, the effects panel, and some factory presets.

To find out more, please visit arturia.com

00:00 Introduction
00:25 History of the Yamaha CP-70
01:17 Overview of the Arturia CP-70 V
02:32 The main panel
04:44 The advanced panel
10:30 Controlling timbre, pre-amp, and microphone with macros and MIDI
12:50 The FX panel
21:09 Factory presets
24:29 Conclusion"

via Arturia

"Introducing V Collection X: Reference instruments for music makers

V collection X is a premium suite of software instruments for unparalleled sonic exploration; from evocative emulations and hybrid synth engines, to authentically modeled keyboards and beautifully captured acoustic sounds.

It is the most expansive and feature-dense suite yet, combining timeless sonic craft and expert engineering with cutting-edge enhancements that seamlessly integrate with demanding production workflows - for endless inspiration, vivid composition and boundless play.

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Patch Tuesday | Brass Patch with the Joranalogue System

video upload by Joranalogue Audio Design

"Welcome back to Patch Tuesday, a video series where we demonstrate the endless possibilities of the Joranalogue system!

We were recently asked how to achieve rich, brass-like timbres using modular synths. Boris went head first into creating this magnificent-sounding patch.

He considered every little detail needed to replicate the dynamic expression found in brass instruments. The result? A lush, full-bodied brass sound, all from the versatile world of Joranalogue modules (and a little touch of reverb)."

Best Selling Electronic Gear in 2023

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Reverb's Best Selling Electronic Gear in 2023 list is up.

"Key takeaways

Clinching the top spot once again, the OP-1 has now topped our best-selling electronic gear lists for five years straight. It's perhaps an easier decision than ever to buy the tiny powerhouse. Thanks to the release of the new OP-1 Field and distance from peak-pandemic pricing, the OP-1's average used price has dropped more than $200 since January 2022. (The OP-1 Field sneaks into the top 20 this year too.)

It should be noted that a lot of folks bought Polyend Trackers this year. Back in August, Polyend cut prices on the full-sized versions, first in its official Reverb shop and then elsewhere, following the introduction of the Tracker Mini. Having not made the list at all last year, the Tracker ranks 19 in 2023—and that's after excluding purchases made from the company's Reverb shop."

You can find the full list on Reverb's site here.

A Different Day, A Different Modular Synth!

video upload by John L Rice

"Mostly Mos-Lab modules with one each from Synth-Werk, STG Soundlabs, Grove Audio, Club Of The Knobs, GRP Synthesizer, Tall Dog Audio, and Moon Modular."

Dreadbox Nymphes & OTO Machine BOUM

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PWM Malevolent & Fender Hammertone Space Delay

video upload by 3rdStoreyChemist

Rare Wavemakers Synthesizer KB Electronic Music Instrumentation Wavemaker Modular Synth

video upload by tonetweakers

"Here’s the KB Wavemakers modular synth in our studio in action. This particular unit isn’t for sale but we have 2 KB synths currently available on our website at tonetweakers.com (go there and search for KB to find them). We also buy Wavemakers / KB products and technical literature / schematics and would love to connect with other Wavemakers owners.

Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com

We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments."

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1977 Vintage Moog 907A Fixed Filter Bank SN 10110

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"907A Fixed Filter Bank (3mU)

The Moog 907A Fixed Filter Bank has 8 band pass filters and 2 shelf filters (e.g. low pass and high pass). The filters do not have gain but each has an attenuator control. Each bands frequency is selected by the large inductor coils as indicated with the square phenolic PCB material. The 907A + 905 is one juicy, thick, rich, delicious Dreamcicle combo."

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Oberheim OB-8

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Oberheim Xpander Desktop 6-Voice Synthesizer

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FH-2 Shift Register Random Quantized CVs (2)

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"'Shift Register Random Quantized CVs' from the FH-2.

About three years ago I posted a video on YouTube titled 'disting EX generative piano patch', which used an FH-2 to clock a disting EX running the random CV generation, driving another disting EX playing the multisampled piano.

The random CV generation is now (firmware 1.22) in the FH-2, so we can do the same with one less module. In fact, we can do better, since the FH-2 has more outputs - here there are three random patterns each driving a CV/gate pair on the disting EX.

No human interaction until about 1:30 where I drop out the patterns one at a time. No audio processing - you're hearing the direct output of the disting EX."

What's New? | MiniFreak - Firmware 2.0

video upload by Arturia

"Charlie gives you an overview of the MiniFreak's new capabilities with firmware 2.0, bringing a new Wavetable engine, Shaper Mode enhancements, Super Unison effect and more - take your Freak further.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:37 New firmware sounds
01:35 Wavetable engine
03:16 Super unison
04:40 Favorites panel
05:17 Macro Assign Mode
06:26 Shaper Mode Rate"

Announcment post with additional videos and details here.

10- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Mixer

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the mixer found on the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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