Meet the NI404 Open-Source Sampler and Sequencer from Soundpauli

soundpauli:NI404 video upload by Jank

"The NI404 is an innovative, open-source sampler and sequencer from soundpauli - nspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch, tailored for beginners and DIY enthusiasts. Designed around the Teensy Microcontroller and Audioboard from PJRC, this device offers an accessible entry point into the world of music creation.

The NI404 is more than just a musical instrument; it's a journey into the world of sound exploration, perfect for live performances, studio sessions, or simply having fun creating music. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, the NI404 is your gateway to an exciting world of musical possibilities."



via https://ni404.tyng.app

THE OPEN SOURCE SAMPLE-SEQUENCER FOR EVERYONE.
The NI404 is an innovative, open-source DIY sample-sequencer from soundpauli - inspired by the classic Etch-A-Sketch, tailored for beginners and DIY enthusiasts. Designed around the Teensy Microcontroller and Audioboard from PJRC, this device offers an accessible entry point into the world of music creation.

The NI404 is more than just a musical instrument; it's a journey into the world of sound exploration, perfect for live performances, studio sessions, or simply having fun creating music. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, the NI404 is your gateway to an exciting world of musical possibilities.

KEY FEATURES

EASY TO USE.
With its playful design, the NI404 lets users create complex sound patterns without any prior knowledge of musical instruments or equipment. It's perfect for beginners and makers alike.

DYNAMIC CONTROL DESPITE
LESS BUTTONS.
At the heart of the NI404 is a vivid 16x16 RGB LED panel display, paired with three intuitive rotary-push encoders. Navigate a cursor across the grid, where each row signifies a voice and each column a potential note, allowing for up to 16 pitches per note. This feature enables the mixing of up to 8 voices simultaneously.

REAL-TIME INTERACTION.
Adjust samples, instruments, pitches, notes, volume, BPM, velocity, and effects in real-time without pausing. This seamless interaction makes the NI404 an ideal gadget for live performances.

CORE COMPONENTS.
Teensy 4.1 Microcontroller and Teensy Audio board (4.0)
8MB PSRAM Flash Memory
3 Rotary-push encoders
16x16 RGB-LED Panel driven by FastLED
3.5mm audio jack and removable SD Microcard slot
CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY.
Etch-A-Sketch style note drawing
On-the-fly note deletion and sample muting
Adjustable volume, BPM (40 - 200), pattern, and note velocity
Up to 30-second sample length with seamless looping
Use your own samples on the SD-Card - in a simple file structure
Load up to 8 voices / samples (Wav format) plus an additional onboard synth voice
16-bar patterns across 8 pages, totaling 128 bars per song
Save and load up to 100 patterns / songs on the SD card
Autosave and autoload functions
SAMPLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:
THE BUILT-IN SAMPLE BROWSER.
Access and manage samples while playing, with support for up to 999 samples on the SD card and the ability to predefine multiple voices as a SampleSet.

FULLY INDEPENDENT.
Operates without a computer, generating all sounds on the device itself. USB powered (5V) and Arduino code is published under the MIT License.

Important: The NI404 does not include speakers or Bluetooth connectivity; headphones are recommended. Because of licensing: please use your own sample files (folder structure is included).

READY FOR MORE.
Potential updates include USB-MIDI In & Out, AI-powered song / pattern generation, WiFi connectivity, and a new aluminium casing.

HARDWARE LIST
Custom PCB - to connect the encoders to the Teensy (but you can also hard wire everything): see Downloads

https://ni404.tyng.app

Another Day, Another Mini Modular Test! ;-)

video upload by John L Rice

"Modcan Touch-Sequencer, 2hp LFO, and Mutable Instruments clones by Tall Dog Electronics: uPlaits SE, uBraids SE, and uploads SE."

Two New Modules from Bubblesound Instruments

via Bubblesound Instruments

First up we have the SeM20st.

The SeM20st is a stereo version of the first module bubblesound put out, the SeM20. It has become one of the classic filters in the EurorackWorld.The SeM20st is the most versatile analog stereo filter on the market today.

The inputs on the Left side are all normalized to the Right, so one input can be turned into a stereo signal.There is an Offset for the Left Cutoff, this allows a wider stereo field and is especially useful if the input is coming from a mono source.The CV inputs on the Left can also control the Cutoff and Resonance of the Right side.The Right side CV Cutoff pot is an attenuvertor, when it's at noon it's off, turn clockwise from noon the pot acts like a normal attenuator, gradually adding the CV to the Cutoff.When it's turned counter-clockwise from noon the CV is inverted, acting like an inverted ADSR.This can be used with a single LFO into the Left Cutoff CV to create a sort of ping-pong with the 2 sides, as the Cutoff goes up on one side it goes down on the other.

The Resonance section is exactly the same as in the SeM20, but with the Stereo version the Resonance is controlled by a VCA, allowing for CV control of the Resonance.The Resonance CV will work with either an LFO or an Envelope.

Outputs: Channel has 4 outputs available:
Low, Band, High and Notch Passes.
The Notch Balance pot sweeps from Low Pass to High Pass and can produce some really nice phasing.

width: 10HP

current draw: +45mA -35mA depth: 35MM

Next we have the SpringVerb

The SpringVerb is a classic analog Spring Reverb Driver with a few extras.

The input signal goes into a state variable filter that is capable of self-oscillation.Then the filtered signal goes to the reverb driver, into the tank and back to a Voltage Controlled Crossfader for a CV-able Wet/Dry.The switch under the filter select switch determines what goes into the "Dry" side of the Crossfader. It can either be pre or post filter.

There is a Voltage Controlled Feedback section as well as CV for the Cutoff Frequency and the Resonance of the filter section.

The Feedback does exactly what it says, it feeds the Post Tank signal back into the input section. It can go from very subtile to guitar and amp style feedback.

The Filter is very similiar to the SeM20, so the Resonance is aggressive.The input can be overdriven a little, depending on what the input is. Unlike the SeM20 it doesn’t really clip, but just like the SeM20 when the input is low and the Resonance is high most of what comes out is Sine waves.

Outputs: Filtered, Reverb Only and Mix

Tank:The SpringVerb comes with a medium decay, 3 spring tank and is compatible with many others.

width: 10hp

current draw: +43mA. -30mA

depth - 45MM with RCA cables plugged in

NONO MODULAR Copy & Shift

video upload by NONO MODULAR

No audio in this demo - just the UI. Note the ring colors represent and match the Track A-D buttons. He sets the step points for A, holds A down for a couple of seconds to copy, then preses B, C, and D to paste. He then tweaks B, C, and D separately.

http://nonomodular.com/

The Ultimate DUAL CIRCUIT Set

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I'm back with club friendly tech house / techno / electro live set, performed on the Novation Circuit Tracks and Rhythm."

Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots

Circuit Tracks only.(extended steps)

video upload by Morenook

Cursus Iteritas Alia wavetable oscillator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Cursus Iteritas Alia is our take on a spectral/wavetable oscillator. Cursus Iteritas has long been regarded as the gentlest, most melodic Iteritas oscillator, but its Fold and Edge parameters can bring it the territory of aggressive and in-your-face sounds, too.

Cursus is available now: https://bit.ly/3HmzZG8

0:00 Overview
1:09 Panel and Controls
4:03 Patch: Metallic Lullaby
4:31 Patch: Sweet & Sour
4:56 Patch: 'Til Death
5:23 Patch: Foiled Again
5:48 Patch: Resonant March
6:16 Alia platform

Cursus Iteritas is a freerunning oscillator. Pair it with a VCA and a slow envelope for the perfect lead line, and try patching its pitch and modulation inputs with something like a ribbon controller or gesture module for expressive control.

The Daub/Four/Walsh switch selects the synthesis algorithm used to generate sounds. Center, Structure, Width, and Tilt control the harmonic structure of the oscillator, with a variety of interdependencies between controls. Edge and Fold add distortion and grit to the sound if things are a bit too gentle. We recommend starting out with Edge and Fold at minimum and the rest of the controls centered, then experimenting with the various controls.

Alia is a 10HP oscillator platform much like the Versio and Legio platforms. With Alia, we are pleased to bring back Cursus and Ataraxic Iteritas, as well as Manis and Basimilus. We've also released new voices on Alia: Debel and Incus.

Alia's interface is similar to the Iteritas modules but now includes an encoder for easier tuning, a dedicated Sub Out jack, a Hold button for freezing CV modulation, and a self-calibrating pitch input that expects -2V to +5V. Cursus has been designed to sound as close to the old versions as possible.

Like with our other platforms, if you own any Alia module, you can swap to any other Alia firmware for free by going to the Noise Engineering Customer Portal and connecting with the included USB cable."

MS Processing in Eurorack - using the Attenuverter Bank

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"MS Processing is a way to manage the stereo image or to make some special FX, often used for mixing and mastering. The idea is to convert a stero signal (Left-Right) into 2 signals: Mid and Side. In that way, we can process differently the center and the side of the stereo. And after that, going back to a Left-Right signal.

This is something the new CONTROLE Attenuverter Bank can do very easly.
This is also an example of a complexe patch that the Attenuverter Bank can do.

Attenuverter Bank:
@http://www.larix-elektro.com/PRODUCT_...

Other modules used:
LARIX-ELEKTRO, RITOURNELLE CV Generator
AFTER LATER, Brook (X2)
DREADBOX Eudemonia
BEFACO Crush Delay"

Soft pop2 X Plinky patch from scratch #2

video upload by Meska

Part 1 here

"Quick patch from scratch with Plinky and Softpop2 , its my workflow for finding melodys ect

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 ;)"

Glitch on the Floor (small synths + harp) | Jamuary Week 4 | 2024

video upload by Musical Miscellany (Poorness Studios)

"Continuing with my Jamuary series for 2024, I decided to do a glitchy improv using a random collection of instruments. The list includes: Error Instruments Acid Bee, Moffenzeef Jarmaggeddon, Dave Smith MoPho desktop, KORG KO-2 Kaossilator, Error Instruments Blind Noise Nano, & AKlot 15-string Harp."

#Jamuary 22nd 2024 "rusty crayons"

video upload by Captain Credible

"tryna wangle it out of the #novationcircuit and feeding the #kaosspad the scraps. #jamuary2024 #kaoss #growl #grungy"

Jamuary — 01-22-24

video upload by troutoil

"Another attempt to bring out my in Berliner."

Jamuary — 01-21-24

video upload by troutoil

"Out all day skiing with the kiddos. Here's a quick jam and video to keep up the practice. #jamuary2024 #jamuary"

Surge XT is even better now!

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find the patches from this video and other videos on my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patches...
Here is the SurgeXT collection - https://library.vcvrack.com/SurgeXTRack

*** In the example with the CXOR module, I totally missed the link option between the channels, so there’s no need to connect the upper channel to the lower one. You can just click the button and link them. ***

00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Unison
08:38 - Nimbus
13:22 - Bonsai
16:37 - CXOR
20:00 - Auto cable connection"

BARP 2500 Basic Patch Points

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This video reviews the basic patch points for a two oscillator subtractive synthesis patch using my Behringer ARP 2500 system. It includes a few short jams playing lead on the Korg ARP 2600.

TIMECODE

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - 1027 Sequencer Patching
2:03 - Subtractive Voice Patching
4:00 - Detailed look at selected controls
4:33 - 1004 Oscillator switches
6:00 - 1006 FiltAmp inputs and controls
6:47 - 1033 Dual Envelope - delay time for 'echo' envelope
7:55 - Putting it all together - Sequenced Voice w/echo
8:21 - Voltage Control of Clock Gate width
8:55 - Conclusion/closing jam"

Korg PS-3100 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Upgraded with MIDI which allows you to utilize all of the modulations while you sequence some polyphonic space funk (when you dial in the resonators this thing can sound like a funky clavinet). all edge card connectors have been serviced (a major issue with old unserviced PS series). The 3100 has the resonators that the 3200 does not which is the main effect that gives it the desirable character. When I figured out to send both the Final Out and Direct Out and blend them into my Ms50 mixer (any mixer will do) it opened up a thick full sound unlike anything I have heard on YouTube videos. This was serviced by Tone Tweakers and is in excellent shape cosmetically and works perfectly."

On a related note, KORG has announced a new PS-3300 FS.

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1967 Moog Synthesizer Catalog

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via this auction

"1967 was the first year Moog had a synthesizer catalog to support their product line, which was entirely custom built at that point. The catalog front has minor wear on the cover, particularly on the bottom edge, that prevent this from being labeled as new/unused. All the pages are intact, none are creased or torn, there is no thumb wear or staining on any of the pages, no writing of any sort on the inside or outside, no dogears or damage. Included is a letter from R.A. Moog dated October 1967. The front cover is rubber stamped Joseph Sear Company with the Manhattan address. Sear Sound was his only sales rep. I will quote Bob Moog in his interview for the Vintage Synthesizers book (Mark Vail)

'Walter Sear had been beating a path up and down Madison Avenue, selling modular systems to commercial music producers who did work for ad agencies. He had something like 40 customers by 1968. But when Switched on Bach came out, the shit hit the fan.'

1967 was the first year any synthesizer manufacturer anywhere had offered the general public a catalog and this is one of them. Very few of these catalogs were ever printed because his scope was limited entirely to NYC, and this is almost certainly the only one left in this condition. If you're shopping for a gift for your favorite Moog synthesizers collector, they don't have one of these. This is a piece of music history."

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Moog Sonic Six SN 2110

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via this auction, also on Reverb

"Vintage classic Moog Sonic Six analog synthesizer from the early 1970s. Serial number # 2110.

Awesome, powerful original Moog analog sound from their golden era, with lots of cool functions and modulations.

All the functions work well on it and it sound great. Only thing it needs is keyboard-tracking regulation- that is, adjust a few internal calibration trimpots with a small screwdriver, to play perfectly in tune as you go up and down the keyboard. Directions freely available on the Sonic Six technical service manual pdf available online (right now the keyboard tunes a bit "higher" in pitch, that is it goes up in pitch more than 1v per octave that it needs - but again, other than that all the functions work great on it).

(Also since this is vintage, a couple of keys might double-trigger here and there if you don't use the synth for a long time, but they do clear right up after you play them a couple of time and thus exercise the keyboard contacts. Again a common vintage synth thing. )"

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Yamaha CS80 w/ Factory Split Unison & Filter Mods

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via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

"A very rare and desirable Yamaha cs-80 that was modified by the Yamaha custom shop to have split and unison as well as a "FG filter mod" controllable by the selector switch to sweep through preset filter stages. There are a lot of extra circuit boards in the synth for these modifications"

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UDO Super Gemini - Split Mode Exploration

video upload by Nick Komarnicki

"Exploring split mode improvising with some patches I made. Really enjoying working my way through learning all the things the synth can do. Keep getting lost in designing sounds as it’s very satisfying to mess around with all the settings and build out different sounds."

UDO Super Gemini - A Winter’s Night(single layer improvisation)

video upload by Nick Komarnicki

"First couple weeks with the Super Gemini. Having some fun improvising with a chill single layer patch I made. DDS2 set to make some wind effects with noise while DDS1 is using LFO1 as a second oscillator for the melody. Reminded me of a windy, snowy winter walk through the trees. Not a revolutionary patch by any means but has been relaxing and so inspiring playing around with the Gemini."

Emu Emax Factory Disk Songs

video uploads by Happy Noises

Playlist: 1. Emax! E-Emax!

Emu Emax “Yamaheimer” factory disk song “Emax! E-Emax”
(Eventide SP2016 reverb added)

2. BigMuff Rock

Emu Emax factory disk song “BigMuff Rock”
Eventide H90 reverb added

3. Crimsonite

Emu Emax factory disk song “Crimsonite”
Eventide H90 reverb added

4. Papa Rock

Papa Rock Emu Emax factory disk song
Eventide H90 reverb added

5. Burundi Lust

Burundi Lust Emu Emax factory disk song
Eventide H90 reverb added

Waldorf M

video upload by Happy Noises

"Waldorf M with Eventide H90 Blackhole."

Waldorf M Asicbug

video upload by Happy Noises

"Ambient/drone take with the Waldorf M showing the amazing textures created using the asicbug.

Eventide H90 Blackhole added"

RMI Harmonic Synthesizer

video upload by Vykaar Tones

Softube Model 84 - "Cinematica" Soundset 52 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Demo recorded with 20% of Valhalla Supermassive Reverb!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/softube-mo...

Dream come true!

Finally one of the most iconic synthesizers of 80S Roland Juno-106 re-created in software format and sound really close to the original.

Thanks to Softube - now we are having stable Juno synthesizer - Model 84!

No more faulty chips repair - vocies, filter,adsr's of original - all is stable and ready to go in your track!

Introducing "Cinematica" Soundset with 52 organic & dynamic presets:

Big authtentic strings
Dark pads
Sweeps & drones
Inverted sounds
Deep basses
Beautiful Poly's
Edge synth plucks
Edge Leads

All the presets are MW, Velo & Aftertouch programmed.
Easy installing with our instructions.

Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store - Nick Klimenko.

From Ambient & Electronica to SynthWave & SynthPop with benefits of analog synthesis.

Turn the potential of your powerful synthesizer on maximum & may music be with you!"

You were not supposed to see this | Multi Sample DPO (from 2034)

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"When I made the Deckard's Dreams video yesterday [below], I tried to multi-sample a Shared System patch. I thought it would be cool to sample a big duophonic patch with movement an effects - and sample a range of C2 to C6 into bitbox so I could play it like this huge machine of countless Shared Systems.

I am going to try Strega too one day. It felt like magic, almost like patching on 'forbidden ground'. Then I tought it would be cool to use a bit of click-bait and imagine myself in 2034 when I'd have 1M likers and 1.1M haters while collecting forbidden MakeNoise gear on the Black market. I realize it may be too farfetched for some of you, but this is real. It's a private video and you are not supposed to see it anyway."

Deckard's Dreams | BitBox Multi-Sampling & Deckard's Voice

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"BitBox MK2 (and the Micro) offer support for 'multi-sampling'. It's an easy automated process where BitBox will send pitch CV and a gate to sample a range of notes and lay them out on the keyboard. So with this simple trick, you could turn any VCO into a polyphonic velocity sensitive patch. In this case, it helps me to turn Deckard's Voice (mono) into a (static) CS-80 patch which still can be filtered, enveloped, etc. But it's also possible to play the VCO while sampling, so you'd get a rich pad with lots of movement. It's the first time I used this technique and it will not be the last."

SERGE GTS for eurorack - MINIMUM function

video upload by Serge Modular | Random*Source

"Playing around with the MINIMUM function of the Serge GTS for eurorack.

The Serge GTS is a complete redesign of the famous Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG) by Serge himself - with a new core, optimized for speed and tracking. Like some of the clones it can be used for CV, but also provides exceptional audio performance: transient rise times as fast as 13µs and a maximum cycle speed of 27kHz."

SOUNDMIT 2023 - BIT MASKING REVOLUTION - KODAMO

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"La presenza forte di @Kodamo al @SOUNDMIT ha davvero aggiunto un tocco speciale, soprattutto considerando che li abbiamo già avuti con noi nelle edizioni passate. Questi ragazzi dalla Francia sono i cervelli dietro al Bit Masking, una nuova forma di sintesi digitale che hanno introdotto per la prima volta nella tastiera Mask1, presentata in anteprima mondiale al Soundmit 2022. E tra le chicche che ci hanno svelato, c'è anche il piano di tirare fuori un synth compatto, probabilmente con una combinazione di FM e Samples!

LINKS
KODAMO su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/kodamo
KODAMO https://kodamo.org

@Kodamo's strong presence at @SOUNDMIT has truly added a special touch, especially considering we've already had them with us in past editions. These folks from France are the masterminds behind Bit Masking, a new form of digital synthesis they first introduced in the Mask1 keyboard, showcased worldwide for the first time at Soundmit 2022. And among the goodies they've shared, there's also the plan to unveil a compact synth, probably featuring a mix of FM and Samples!

La présence marquante de @Kodamo au @SOUNDMIT a vraiment ajouté une touche spéciale, d'autant plus que nous les avons déjà eus avec nous lors des éditions précédentes. Ces gens de France sont les cerveaux derrière le Bit Masking, une nouvelle forme de synthèse numérique qu'ils ont introduite pour la première fois dans le clavier Mask1, présenté en avant-première mondiale au Soundmit 2022. Et parmi les nouveautés qu'ils ont dévoilées, il y a aussi le projet de sortir un synthé compact, probablement avec une combinaison de FM et d'échantillons !

La destacada presencia de @Kodamo en @SOUNDMIT realmente ha añadido un toque especial, sobre todo considerando que ya los tuvimos con nosotros en ediciones anteriores. Estos chicos de Francia son los cerebros detrás del Bit Masking, una nueva forma de síntesis digital que presentaron por primera vez en el teclado Mask1, presentado en primicia mundial en el Soundmit 2022. Y entre las novedades que han compartido, también está el plan de lanzar un sintetizador compacto, ¡probablemente con una combinación de FM y Samples!

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #kodamo #bitmasking #fmsynth #torino"

LOOPA - tape mode demo (DIY synthesizer)

video upload by ferluht

0:00 - making a "track"
1:15 - tape stop, rewind
1:30 - reverse

github - https://github.com/ferluht/loopa

Roland SP404MK2 Selected Ambient Works 89-93 "BANE"

video upload by Benjamin Brodie

#sp404
#sp404mk2
#aphextwin