Sunday, December 24, 2023
Ambient Improvisation | Ableton MODE & Modular Synth
video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto
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Synth1: Pianoteq
FX: Modular Synth
Eurorack TB-303: Three all-in-one modules compared
video upload by John Schussler
"More 303 comparisons. I've looked at the Hydronium and the Bassline before, but have only recently acquired an x0x Heart. Up to this point my favorite 303 emulation has been the Hydronium, but it's much larger than it needs to be, and I'm always on the lookout for something that sounds just as good but is smaller.
No, I don't have an Acidlab M303. I should probably get one. It seems to be the only other module that's an entire 303 behind one small panel.
Sequencer is Next Tuesday, which has slide and accent outs, a critical component when evaluating a 303 style module.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Hydronium
06:47 x0x Heart
12:35 Bassline"
VINTAGE ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming Tutorial
video uploads by Scifi Funk
Both parts in the playist above.
"ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder Programming explained in detail (Part 1 of 2)
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In this tutorial, I play a VINTAGE ROLAND JUPITER 6 Synthesizer sound through the classic ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder.
I will talk through all of the parameters on the vocoder. For maximum expression, a Mic into a vocoder cannot be beaten, although electric/acoustic guitar is pretty amazing as well.
So, why the ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder? Well, it gives a high level of control, with all those band sliders, and the chorus is to die for.
00:00 Roland SVC-350 Introduction
00:39 What is a vocoder? Each input defined on the SVC-350 (Program input (expression) and the carrier input (sound source))
01:48 First demo - the pitch is determined by the carrier.
02:17 Mixing
02:28 Unlimited polyphony!
02:48 The analyzing section vs the synthesizing section.
04:04 The jack inputs - starting with the hold jack (could be used via a foot pedal)
05:36 Program input (as defined in the manual).
06:16 Voice Character control, examples shown (It’s a bit like a graphic EQ)
07:56 Focus on the carrier instrument for unique sounds, plus other pots defined."
Part 2:
00:00 Roland SVC-350 Vocoder mode.
00:42 Ensemble mode (a lovely heavy chorus sound)
01:24 Instrument input (It’s got to be an crisp analog synth) with examples.
02:17 Guitar Input with harmonics (a compressor is built in).
03:05 The ideal carrier input setup (E.g. settings on a Roland Jupiter 6)
05:43 The best carrier sound is the most horrible basic sound (but crisp).
06:10 Use a drum machine as the instrument and sing you get an expressive drum machine.
06:45 EMU SP-12 Drum machine Vocoder example.
07:37 Filter sweep example
08:28 Remember this - the sound source can be anything - experiment.
Arturia Wurli V - A detailed demo/tutorial of this updated classic
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We explore the new upldated Wurli V3, part of Arturia's recently relased V Collection X. It's a recreation of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano heard. Originally intended as a home and educational instrument, it's iconic sound can be heard on many records in jazz, funk, rock, soul and beyond. We go over all of its main-panel and advanced futures, and take a look at a few of the factory presets"
00:00 Introduction
00:21 History of the Wurlitzer Electronic Piano
01:09 Main panel of the Wurli V
02:27 Advanced Panel features
07:53 Effects panel
12:40 Factory Presets
15:36 Conclusion
Unlock complex delay pedals with a MIDI controller
video upload by Richard DeHove
"The Source Audio Nemesis is a classic stereo delay with loads of interesting parameters. Unfortunately most of those parameters are only accessible via the editor software - or as MIDI CC parameters. Meanwhile the Free the Tone Future factory delay makes all the parameters available via the front panel interface, but it's a cumbersome button and encoder process that feels like an old digital synth interface.
To get easy access to most parameters while playing you can use a MIDI controller. The cheap and cheerful option is a Korg NanoKontrol 2. It is handsome, compact, cheap but is USB only which means if you want to use it without a computer then you'll need to go through a MIDI host. Now your slimline controller is starting to get big and messy, especially if you also want to add an external clock.
The best controller option imo is the FaderFox EC-4. Not only does it have MIDI in and out, it can pass through MIDI clock, has multiple scenes available direct from the unit and even lets you create four-character names for every parameter. Of course it also costs about the same (or more) as your expensive stereo delay pedal so you'll want to be sure you'll get good use from it beyond just a delay pedal knob tweak.
So is it worth the time and trouble to add a controller? It can make for some dramatic effects far beyond what is usually possible. It could also be a far quicker and more enjoyable way to program new patches.
0:00 So many options
1:28 FF & Nemesis
2:00 Ergonomics
4:15 NanoKontrol2
6:33 Annoying install
7:18 Future Factory CC list
8:02 More Nano pain
9:11 MIDI Host pain
10:15 FF setup
11:15 FF music*
17:23 Nemesis CC list
19:52 Nemesis setup
23:20 Nemesis music (no more talk)
* In the Future Factory EQ controls I limited the bass EQ boost. The full CC range 0-127 gives a 15dB bass boost. That was so ferocious I limited the range to 0-100. So if you want bass boost it's available.
Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
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My website: https://richarddehove.com/"
Expressive E Mixolydian Osmose ~ Strymon Cloudburst
video upload by Ebotronix
Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Bass and Chords)
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller to
Mutable Instruments Midipal (Mixolydian Scale Chords) to
Squarp Instruments Hermod to ContinuuMini
Line 6 DL4 MK 2
2x Strymon Cloudburst
mackie the mixer
24.12.2023
video # 2318
The Vast & Unknown | Sequential Take 5
video upload by hvegel
"A brief display of a patch I created on the Take 5, going into my trust Blackhole reverb."
A Tinge of Optimism To Light Your Way | Sequential Take 5
video upload by hvegel
"No additional processing. Take 5 into the Blackhole. Another Rendezvous of a custom patch I have created. This is quite an underrated poly synth, and I have owned some rather massive ones, might I add. This feels no less the machine."
A Tale of Prophets | Take 5 + Prophet 6
video upload by hvegel
"Have been truly enjoying layering pads on my new Take 5 on a borrowed Prophet 6. Sent through the Eventide Blackhole pedal. It's all glorious. Grandmother and Mother-32 are providing the spookyish motor (through the Spring Reverb!)"
MoCM & & Schema Musicalis drone Jam @ EMS Synthi 100
video upload by MOCM (A. Monopolis)
"Andreas Monopolis (MoCM) and Stelios Giannoulakis (Schema Musicalis) caress the mythical EMS Synthi100 synthesiser at KSYME, Athens Conservatory, November 2023"
"Dragonflight" (Dungeon Theme, tribute to Jochen Hippel)
video upload by No Lake
"You've probably never heard of this guy and you've probably never heard the original music either but Mad Max, as we used to call him back then, played a major role in my musical roots, maybe the most impactfull musician before I turned 18 and before I was 100% into my masters Vangelis, JMJ, Klaus Schulze and Harrold Budd. This is just a humble 'Christmas improvised revisited jam-cover blah blah blah' of one of his track. Headphones recommended."
Novation Summit.
Electrocomp EML-101 meticulously refurbished by experienced vintage synth perfectionists
video upload by tonetweakers
"Electrocomp EML-101, meticulously refurbished to be better than the rest. Just tweaking the filter a bit on this sequence made on the korg sq1 so you can hear it’s overall character. This unit will be for sale in our website soon. Get in touch via the contact form there to reserve. Please comment below to let us know what you think about the EML101. Buy meticulously serviced vintage synths at tonetweakers.com"
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Lunar - Ambient Noise 🎄 (Arp 2600 m // Waldorf M + Red Panda Particle 2 // Arturia Keystep Pro)
video upload by 2-Minute Warning
"For the last video of 2023, I really wanted to spotlight the raw sound of the amazin ARP 2600 M 🤩
So throughout the whole track, you'll only hear the sound coming directly from the ARP 2600 M without any external effects, though I did use its onboard spring reverb (+ a bit of EQ/comp where used for mixing purposes).
Contrary to my previous (which was the first) video featuring the ARP which was an uptempo track, no beats or kick here! Only the ARP and the Waldorf M (+ Particle granular delay).
The same track from the Keystep Pro is sequencing both synths.
As you can see, I use some patching in this one for the ARP:
- The VCF output is going through its preamp input to make the distorted sound you gradually hear (it's being played in parallel of the dry sound coming out from VCF output)
- I also used the LFO to modulate the filter and pulse width of oscillator 2
- I did did some patching as well, in order to play portamento with one of the ARP's oscillator (using the voltage processor "Lag Time")
* Hardware used *
// SYNTH:
- Korg ARP 2600 M (semi modular analog synth) - RAW sound
- Waldorf M (8-voice hybrid digital and analog wavetable) + Red Panda Particle v2 (digital granular delay)
// SEQUENCER:
- Arturia Keystep Pro"
Talking With Tom Whitwell (Music Thing Modular)
video upload by Hack Modular
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Talking With Tom Whitwell - Part 2 (Music Thing Modular)
video upload by Hack Modular
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FENDER CHROMA POLARIS Synthesizer
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Video previously posted here.
"Like nearly all the high end vintage analog synths we sell, this item has been METICULOUSLY disassembled, cleaned inside and out, FULLY serviced by professionals who’ve been servicing and selling vintage synths for more than the last 3 decades, and systematically tested multiple times over a long period to ensure it’s working exactly as it should. No BS. No ebay surprises. We’re perfectionists and don’t cut corners. Although this instrument came to us in relatively good shape, we want our items to be better than the rest and invested *many* hours of tech time plus parts costs to fully overhaul this unit so it would be clean, working like new again and as reliable as possible for its next owner. This was a serious investment of time, love, and money, and was definitely worth the effort and is of course reflected in the higher than usual price. If you’re looking for a great sounding example of this model that works just like it should without needing to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in tech fees and waiting from weeks to years, this one should make you very happy."
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Video previously posted here.
"Like nearly all the high end vintage analog synths we sell, this item has been METICULOUSLY disassembled, cleaned inside and out, FULLY serviced by professionals who’ve been servicing and selling vintage synths for more than the last 3 decades, and systematically tested multiple times over a long period to ensure it’s working exactly as it should. No BS. No ebay surprises. We’re perfectionists and don’t cut corners. Although this instrument came to us in relatively good shape, we want our items to be better than the rest and invested *many* hours of tech time plus parts costs to fully overhaul this unit so it would be clean, working like new again and as reliable as possible for its next owner. This was a serious investment of time, love, and money, and was definitely worth the effort and is of course reflected in the higher than usual price. If you’re looking for a great sounding example of this model that works just like it should without needing to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in tech fees and waiting from weeks to years, this one should make you very happy."
Macbeth Micromac-D
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"Minimoog style desktop synth from Ken Macbeth. The condition is very good. There are no technical problems. There are a few small scratches on the case. 220 volt power supply included.
3VCOs: VCO1 and 2 have saw, pulse, triangle and sine waveforms and the pulse width can be voltage controlled by external CVs. A low frequency noise with level control is available as well. VCO 1 can hard sync VCO2. VCO3 can be used as a modulation oscillator and can be disconnected from the master CV. Modulation targets are filter cutoff frequency and/or pitch of VCOs1and2. All VCOs have individual outputs, coarse and fine frequency controls, separate CV inputs for controlling frequency and pre-filter level controls.
The filter is a Moog 24dB lowpass filter. It´s input is a mixture of all three VCOs and noise. The cutoff frequency can be controlled by the first envelope generator as well as by an external CV. The filtertracking is switchable between off / half / full (0%, 1V/oct and 1.5V/oct).
The envelopes are ADSRs with a switchable release parameter thats time is depending on the decay parameter, just like the Minimoog. The filter envelope can be also used to control VCO2´s pitch what sounds great when VCO2 is synchronised. Furthermore you can invert this envelope´s characteristic. The second envelope modulates the VCA. If an external CV is patched to the VCA the internal modulation is broken up. A momentary button allows for manual triggering of the envelopes"
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"Minimoog style desktop synth from Ken Macbeth. The condition is very good. There are no technical problems. There are a few small scratches on the case. 220 volt power supply included.
3VCOs: VCO1 and 2 have saw, pulse, triangle and sine waveforms and the pulse width can be voltage controlled by external CVs. A low frequency noise with level control is available as well. VCO 1 can hard sync VCO2. VCO3 can be used as a modulation oscillator and can be disconnected from the master CV. Modulation targets are filter cutoff frequency and/or pitch of VCOs1and2. All VCOs have individual outputs, coarse and fine frequency controls, separate CV inputs for controlling frequency and pre-filter level controls.
The filter is a Moog 24dB lowpass filter. It´s input is a mixture of all three VCOs and noise. The cutoff frequency can be controlled by the first envelope generator as well as by an external CV. The filtertracking is switchable between off / half / full (0%, 1V/oct and 1.5V/oct).
The envelopes are ADSRs with a switchable release parameter thats time is depending on the decay parameter, just like the Minimoog. The filter envelope can be also used to control VCO2´s pitch what sounds great when VCO2 is synchronised. Furthermore you can invert this envelope´s characteristic. The second envelope modulates the VCA. If an external CV is patched to the VCA the internal modulation is broken up. A momentary button allows for manual triggering of the envelopes"
Waldorf Microwave 1 Rev "A" with Access Programmer
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"This is the 'A' version with the best filter sound. Resonance can sound very good
No functional issues. Well calibrated, buttons 100%
Red knob may be a little loose in shipping, but once you attach it again it shouldn't come off during use. this is the only defect. Never been a major issue just thought I should mention it
The programmer is wonderful. Works seamlessly and really opens up the synth making it a joy to program and perform live. It is not for controlling every possible parameter, but definitely the important ones and allows you to tweak things live."
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"This is the 'A' version with the best filter sound. Resonance can sound very good
No functional issues. Well calibrated, buttons 100%
Red knob may be a little loose in shipping, but once you attach it again it shouldn't come off during use. this is the only defect. Never been a major issue just thought I should mention it
The programmer is wonderful. Works seamlessly and really opens up the synth making it a joy to program and perform live. It is not for controlling every possible parameter, but definitely the important ones and allows you to tweak things live."
Crumar Bit 01 (x6) Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer SN 00859
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"Crumar Bit 01 is the rack version of the Crumar Bit 99. A 6 voice Bi-timbral polyphonic analogue synthesizer manufactured in Italy since 1985. Features:
2 DCOs per voice (waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and pulse wave, all waveforms can be activated simulanesouly, noise is also available)
1 VCF per voice (CEM 3328 filter)
ADSR envelope for the VCF
ADSR envelope for the VCA (or possibly “the” VCAs, since the sounds can be stereo)
2 global VC LFOs (waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and square)
99 program memories (75 single sounds and 24 split/double combinations)
Cassette interface, MIDI and velocity control
Unison and Split Modes are wonderful."
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"Crumar Bit 01 is the rack version of the Crumar Bit 99. A 6 voice Bi-timbral polyphonic analogue synthesizer manufactured in Italy since 1985. Features:2 DCOs per voice (waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and pulse wave, all waveforms can be activated simulanesouly, noise is also available)
1 VCF per voice (CEM 3328 filter)
ADSR envelope for the VCF
ADSR envelope for the VCA (or possibly “the” VCAs, since the sounds can be stereo)
2 global VC LFOs (waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and square)
99 program memories (75 single sounds and 24 split/double combinations)
Cassette interface, MIDI and velocity control
Unison and Split Modes are wonderful."
Vermona '14 Analog Synthesizer SN 082/222
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"Flagship synth of Vermona.. incredible range of tones and very limited (only 222 made). It's in really nice condition, only a scratch on the back panel near the screw (see some of the last photos). Still works and sounds great!"
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"Flagship synth of Vermona.. incredible range of tones and very limited (only 222 made). It's in really nice condition, only a scratch on the back panel near the screw (see some of the last photos). Still works and sounds great!"
Thomas Organ Synti 1055
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Embark on a musical journey with the Thomas Synti 1055, a rare analog synthesizer. Crafted in 1973, this gem has the same internal boards as the Moog Satellite. Uniquely, the Thomas Organ Company acquired the Satellite rights in 1973, birthing the enhanced Synti 1055. It features a keybed with 7 more keys than the Satellite, allowing for deeper bass Sounds.
This rare analog synth is in good condition for its age and definitely will make a great addition to your collection."
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Embark on a musical journey with the Thomas Synti 1055, a rare analog synthesizer. Crafted in 1973, this gem has the same internal boards as the Moog Satellite. Uniquely, the Thomas Organ Company acquired the Satellite rights in 1973, birthing the enhanced Synti 1055. It features a keybed with 7 more keys than the Satellite, allowing for deeper bass Sounds.
This rare analog synth is in good condition for its age and definitely will make a great addition to your collection."
Korg Volume 3 Catalog
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"This Korg Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Korg ever made, and pictures of the Korg PS-2000/1000, MS-10,MS-20,MS-50 and more."
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"This Korg Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Korg ever made, and pictures of the Korg PS-2000/1000, MS-10,MS-20,MS-50 and more."
Roland System 100M D Set
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SNs:
112 750195
121 182541
130 242825
140 001660
150 091994
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SNs:
112 750195
121 182541
130 242825
140 001660
150 091994
201 Pocket Piano // a minimalist synth that's infinitely tweakable // review & tutorial
video upload by loopop
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Overview
3:40 Factory synths
5:50 Factory arps
7:10 Sequencer
8:00 Custom LFO?
8:30 Polyphony
8:55 Build & IO
10:25 vs Organelle
11:20 Patch swap
14:10 More macros?
14:30 Multisamples
14:55 More arps
15:15 Text arps
15:30 Pure data
16:10 Mother-in-law
17:45 Custom 201?
18:00 MIDI settings
18:15 Pros & cons
20:05 Outro walkthru
Jam with ADDAC V112 VC Looper & Granular Processor, Joranalogue Filter 8
video upload by Sonic Circuitry
"Sonic Circuitry is a video series about all things audio, from engineering to mixing, from synths to guitars. Cool new stuff, weird old stuff and vice versa."
Gem WX video manuale (1993)
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"Gem serie WX manuale italiano (1993) prima parte"
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