Korg MonoPoly /Behringer DeepMind 12 / Vocal bits from the Knight Rider theme

video upload by HanzVolt

"This is how I spent New Years... DeepMind 12 on the pads and MonoPoly on the aggressive synth sounds. Vocal bits from the Knight Rider theme song"

3 Reasons to Try DAWless

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"Here's my latest DAWless setup for live MIDI sequencing with my hardware synths. It centers around the Retrokits RK008, with my Nord Stage 4, miniKORG 700fs, Moog Minitaur and Elektron Analog Rytm MKII. Although I love using my main DAW, Cockos Reaper, for producing finished music, there are 3 advantages that this DAWless setup has, a couple of which were a little unexpected. And there is a bunch of good original music that came right out of this new setup, so enjoy!

A case/stand I designed for the RK008: https://www.printables.com/model/5981...
Check out all my original music here: https://soundcloud.com/user-801248952

00:00 Intro
00:55 The Setup
03:00 Portability
05:24 Practice tool
07:27 Songwriting tool
12:02 DAWless to DAW
13:15 Outro"

New Bubblesound SpringVerb Demos

SpringVerb606 video upload by bubblesoundmodular

https://www.bubblesound-instruments.com

"The TR606 meets the SpringVerb. the 606 is going through a Booster module and into the SpringVerb. The Frequency Central Berlin School sequencer is providing the CV for the filter cutoff of the SpringVerb."

bass1


"The VCOb is going into the 141 and then into the SpringVerb. Sequencing from a TB03 and modulation from the Frequency Central Berlin School."

bass2

video upload by

"VCOb into the 141 and off to the SpringVerb. This is a drone, the Frequency Central Berlin School is sequencing the filter of the SpringVerb"

high1

video upload by

"VCOb into the 141 and then to the SpringVerb. The Frequency Central Berlin School is sequencing the VCOb."

https://www.bubblesound-instruments.com

Prophet-6 tweaking

video upload by Infested Alien

"sequential prophet 6 tweaking from scratch. Super versatile with HP filter!"

OB-6 - custom patches

video upload by Infested Alien

"Few custom patches made on sequential ob-6"

MATTHS Studio LIVESTREAM New Years Day

video upload by MATTHS



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Hardware Jams Weekly Challenge - Secret Santa '23

video upload by SynthAddict

"Secret Santa for Steve Rutherford

As Steve is a drums/guitar/synth guy I tried to incorporate most of the elements he uses, but with my own spin.

I only had about 2 hours to make this from scratch in one take, so I apologize for the errors and lack of complexity. :-)

No time to edit or do any titles/visual adjustments..."

Electric Kazoo Meets Modular Synthesizer | Jamuary Week 1 | 2024

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"Happy New Year! To celebrate Jamuary 2024 I'm planning to do a jam every Monday. It just so happens there are 5 Mondays in January this year, so this will be the first of 5 videos. For today's vid, I paired my electric kazoo with my Eurorack modular synthesizer."

YAMAHA GENOS 2 - A Quite Comprehensive Review

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of the new YAMAHA GENOS2 ARRANGER WORKSTATION KEYBOARD.

MY GENOS 2 VIDEO PLAYLIST


MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK:
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3 VCV Rack Collections to Explore in 2024

video upload by Omri Cohen

"All the patches from this video are available on my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patches...
Here is the video about the Rhythm Explorer - [posted here]

Biset - https://library.vcvrack.com/Biset
Patchable Devices - https://library.vcvrack.com/Patchable...
Venom - https://library.vcvrack.com/Venom

00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Biset
02:24 - Patchable Devices
04:57 - Venom"

Exploring the New studio #3

video upload by Meska

All parts here

"Another testing of the new studio:
Arp: softpop2 to Plinky (chord) to optical spring reverb
Grendel drone commander: lowkick and noise (process by ruina versio and Ikary)
LD3 : drums , voices sample , side chain
effect OTO Bim Bam Boum

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)"

Make Noise Tape & Microsound Music Machine Patch From Scratch

video upload by Matt Lowery

"Hi.Over the past few months, I've gotten a lot of requests for a longform exploration of how I like to use the Tape and Microsound Music Machine for ambient music making.

This is less of a tutorial, more of a walkthrough.

Here is the case I'm using: https://blackholecases.com"

9U 180HP powered Eurorack case with Keystep Pro black

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Waldorf Microwave Rackmount Wavetable Synthesizer

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"Rev B in great condition physically and works great.
Awesome synth - easily controlled through software or hardware controllers also."

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Fully Serviced Elka Drummer One / Analog Drum Machine

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Video previously posted here.

Pics of the inside below.

"Here is the Elka Drummer One, an analog rhythm unit from the late 60s. Unit was fully serviced. Every single electrolytic capacitors were replaced. You really HAVE to do it on those units, otherwise it doesn't sound like it should, and deserve. There is no way the bad quality capacitors italian manufacturers used in the 60s and 70s could still be in shape 50 years after. And it impacts the sound a lot in those analog drum machine, especially the attack and decay of the sounds."

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Serviced Technics SY-1010 Upgraded to 230v

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Demo video previously posted here.

"The Technics SY-1010 is a quite simple monophonic single oscillator analog synth with a lot of character. It sounds a bit like the Roland SH-9 and SH-101. Check the video I made. It was never sold outside of Japan. The unit for sale was serviced and converted to europe 220v-240v so there is no need for an stepdown converter. Cosmetic it has some scuffs here and there but overall it looks very nice."

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Korg MS-10 SN 136495

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Vermona PERfourMER MK 2 - Square Waves on the Bay

video upload by The Free Radikal

"A seaside adventure with the Vermona MK2, sequenced by an Akai Timbre Wolf"

Quasimidi Raven Dreamy Chords

video upload by The Free Radikal

SIEL DK 70 - 80's Italian Polysynth

video upload by The Free Radikal

"Similar to a Korg Poly 800 but accepts midi CC's for most parameters and midi velocity"

Korg miniKorg 700FS Demos

video uploads by The Free Radikal

Playlist:
Korg miniKorg 700FS - FizzKadelik
Korg miniKORG 700FS Bass Groove

Vermona DRM1 MK2 on drums, sequenced on a Synthstrom Deluge

Korg miniKorg 700fs Fuzzy Bass

Korg Sigma Demos

video uploads by

Playlist:

Korg Sigma - External Control

Korg Sigma controlled externally by a Quasimidi Raven using a Synthstrom Deluge as a midi to CV convertor.

Korg Sigma - Ring Mod Arp Sequence
Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde greets Korg Sigma

Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde filtering the instrument channel of a Korg Sigma, sequenced by a Synthstrom Deluge CV channel

KORG SIGMA evolving arpeggio
Korg Sigma+SQ1+Mr Hyde=Drone

CV modulation via the SQ1 on the Sigma synth filter and Mr Hyde modulating the instrument channel creates stereo filtering

Korg Sigma Scavengers Coast

Korg Sigma CV sequenced on a Synthstrom Deluge with the Analogue Solutions Mr Hyde filtering the instrument channel and the Korg SQ1 step modulating the filter on both the synth channel and Hyde's filter.

KORG SIGMA Modulated Drone with Deluge Ambient Pads

Good sounds abound
with a SIGMA around

Quasimidi TechnoX 90's Rack mount Rave Relic

video upload by The Free Radikal

"I played live with this and a couple of synths at the Gathering festivals, sequenced with an Atari ST running Cubase, cracked of course."

Quasimidi 309 Rave in a Box

video upload by The Free Radikal

"There are some nice synth pads hidden inside the percussion set of the 309, I spread them across a few notes, panned and tuned them, added Square LFO to the VCA and VCF synced to the clock at 1/4 to give the pumping, side chain effect, recorded some beats and a bassline to make a quick track."

Quasimidi Sirius sequencing modular and others - Spacey Dub style

video upload by The Free Radikal

Akai Timbre Wolf - Dusky Sound & Mangled

video uploads by The Free Radikal

Two videos:
Akai Timbre Wolf - Dusky Sound
Akai Timbre Wolf - Mangled

And:

Akai Timbre Wolf - Tom Cat - Beneath the Crust & Captive Venture
"I waited outside the cave for the Wolf to appear"

Analogue Solutions Medic Modules Waldorf KB 37 Arp noodles

video upload by The Free Radikal

Vermona DRM 1 Synthstrom Deluge Medic Modules


"Vermona DRM 1 Synthstrom Deluge Medic Modules - Saturday Session"

Waldorf KB37 - Analogue Solutions Medic Modules Exploration


"Eurorack Dual Oscillator Mono Synth with Sub"

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Demos

video uploads by The Free Radikal

Playlist:
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Staccato Jam - Akai Tom Cat on Kick duties
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Locked
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Sine of the Time
Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Bit Crusher

The built in Bit Crusher effect on the Impulse Command takes me to Dimension City.

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command - Choppy Bass

Akai Timbre Wolf sequenced the Impulse Command
Akai Tom Cat sequenced the Vermona DRM 1 MK 2

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Kick Drum

I thought I'd try to design a kick drum on the Impulse Command, as it has stereo filters the L+R channels can be set independently for a unique sounding stereo kick.

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Cyber Train

Jammin on the Impulse Command with beats from the Akai Tom Cat and Vermona DRM

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command A Minor Incident

Sequenced by an Akai Timbre Wolf, drums sequenced by an Akai Tom Cat via midi to a Vermona DRM 1 MK3, Sub Bass from the Timbre Wolf.

Hagiwo's 9$ DIY Chord VCO v2

video upload by MrCaliforniaD

[ $9 ] DIY eurorack modular synth CHORD VCO v2 with Seeed XIAO RP2040 | Raspberry pie pico

video upload by HAGIWO

"My 61th original eurorack modular synth DIY projects.
RP2040 based 5 polyphonic CHORD VCO , easy to play chord progression.
Built-in quantizer and autoharmonics.

working documents ( schematics & source code )
https://note.com/solder_state/n/n64b9..."

I HEAR YOU NOW VANGELIS - INSTRUMENTAL COVER with CS80

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"My first encounter with Vangelis's music was in 1979, when this song became a major radio hit. Adapting it for performance wasn't easy, especially because it lacked lyrics, so I had to figure out how to convey the melody without it sounding overly sentimental. To achieve this, I shortened the piece slightly. While my rendition turned out quite well, it admittedly doesn't match the brilliance of the original. Nonetheless, studying the song and its arrangement was an enlightening experience, further highlighting Vangelis's extraordinary talent. And obviously it was helpful to have a #CS80, Jupiter 8, Rhodes and Mini Moog to create the Vangelis sound.

I have made a video in which I show how to create Vangelis' most famous sounds on the CS80 - it also includes the CS part of this song. [posted here]

A little more about the song: I Hear You Now" is a track from the album "Short Stories," which was released in 1979. This album marked the collaboration between Vangelis and Jon Anderson, the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Yes. Their duo was known as Jon and Vangelis.

The album 'Short Stories' was the first collaborative effort between these two artists, blending Vangelis's expertise in electronic music with Anderson's distinctive vocal style. 'I Hear You Now,' as a part of this album, showcases this unique blend.

The song itself is notable for its ethereal, atmospheric quality, typical of Vangelis's work, combined with the poetic and often introspective lyrics provided by Anderson. The melody is characterized by its soothing, yet evocative synthesizer lines, underscored by a gentle, rhythmic beat. Anderson's vocals add a dreamy, almost otherworldly dimension to the track.

'I Hear You Now' received a positive reception and is often cited as a highlight of the album. The collaboration between Vangelis and Anderson was well-received, leading them to work together on several more albums throughout the 1980s. Their work is often praised for its innovative fusion of electronic music with progressive rock elements."

SOUND ON SOUND ON A MODIFIED WATKINS COPICAT TAPE DELAY

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"#tapeloops on a modified #tapedelay copicat.
WAV AND MP3 download of this performance and many many more downloads available here :-https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp...
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i modified this copicat a whole 4 years ago sheeeesh!!!! i got it out of a box it had been sat in for 3 years, glad to have it back and doing stuff! :-"

Modding a Tape Delay With a Light Dimmer Switch?


"Cant Beat an #analog tape echo. or even a tape looper for that matter, So i have modified my watkins copicat to be a bit more useful!

if your wondering about the switches, they are simple. they are just switches cutting and making contact to the actual tape head, no fancy circuits, i just cut the wire going to the tape head, and put a switch on it. this is a relatively simple #DIY project BUT!! it is mains power, so dont attempt unless you are aware of the risks."

TTMC Buchla Adapter for Eurorack

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

1/1/24 Technosaurus Cyclodon sequences Microcon + CXM 1978 (deliveries)

video upload by Cfpp0

Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 3 of 4

video upload by Scifi Funk

All parts here

"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/

A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.

PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Progamming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as it#s so much quicker to program this way.

This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.

00:00 Example CASIO CZ programming session. Waveform sounds.
01:58 The 8 stage envelope.
03:08 Envelope visual examples.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.

The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."

80’s Synth Jam- Roland JX-8P, Korg Poly-800, Volca FM2, Yamaha RX17

video upload by Darth Synthious

Auld Lang Syne on a Yamaha L-20D

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Playing an excerpt from Auld Lang Syne on a Yamaha L-20D electric harmonium / reed organ 🎹"

https://www.dehlimusikk.no

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Happy New Year everyone!

The above video by Benjamin Dehli went up yesterday on the 31st, and I figured it would be an appropriate start to the New Year - something vintage that harkens back to the pre-synth age, but new to the site. This is actually the first post to feature the Yamaha L-20D. Aparently it's an electric harmonium as opposed to an electonics-based harmonium like the Telharmonium (click and scroll down for additional posts). If anyone knows more about the Yamaha L-20D and/or when it was released, feel free to leave a comment.

I found the following brief discripton from this forum:

"Yamaha harmonium - looks like it dates from the 60's or 70's in great condition. I've tried to find out info about these on the net for ages but there doesn't seem to be ANYTHING out there on it. This plugs into the mains and it sort of whirs up - like a mini leslie rotating speaker and when you play you can feel the wind coming out of it. It also has a sort of knee pedal that you can use to alter the volume. sometimes there's a bit of a buzz overall but it seems to depend on the day and the weather but a great vintage sound.No outputs on this but has built in speaker so would be great for micing up and recording."

There is no mention of it on Wikipedia as of this post. That said, it sounds like the electric portion powers the airflow, so it's likely closer to a classic wind based harmonium (click for additional posts) than an electronics based harmonium like the Telharmonium. Note via 120years.net, "The Telharmonium can be considered the first significant electronic musical instrument and was a method of electro-magnetically synthesising and distributing music over the new telephone networks of victorian America."

I also found the following video from four years ago.

Music for a Found Harmonium (Cover) on a Yamaha L-20D

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Music for a Found Harmonium by Penguin Cafe Orchestra played on a Yamaha L-20D electric harmonium / reed organ. All the sounds is created with the organ and recorded with a matched pair of AKG C451E."

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