Yamaha Reface CS - classic synth sounds reimagined

video upload by Alfonse

"The Reface CS (2015) is an analogue modelling synth in a small package, with mini keys, 5 different synth oscillator models, and a range of useful effects. All sounds heard in the track come from the CS, with the FM oscillator used for drum sounds, the 'multi-saw' model providing big chords, and the 'pulse' model laying down the bass line.

Music: 'Reamble' (C) Copyright 2024 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com"

#NAMM 2024: PWM Malevolent and Mantis

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Paul Whittington of PWM walks us through the wild sounds of the PWM Malevolent, a fully analog semi-modular synthesizer with a screaming filter, and the new Mantis, a hybrid analog duophonic synthesizer with digital oscillators and fully analog signal path downstream that takes inspiration from the legendary WASP synthesizer.

To find out more about both instruments, please visit https://www.1pwm.com/"

#NAMM 2024: Audio Modeling SWAM (physical modeling instruments)

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a look at Audio Modeling's realistic and expressive virtual instruments that use their SWAM physical modeling engine. Among the instruments are various strings (violins, cellos, etc.), wind instruments, and brass. Each comes with many different sub-models and degrees of freedom for tuning the exact quality of the instrument in any given setting or moment.

To find out more, please visit https://audiomodeling.com/"

26. tammikuuta 2024

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Roland JV-2080 and Eventide Space used for this demo. All sounds are from the expansion board."

IDUM Firmware Update 3 - Split Mode, Improved Looper, and Much More!

video upload by Mystic Circuits

"This video covers the basics of the newest IDUM firmware as well as some news about IDUM restocks, the new hardware redesigns etc. If you have either a red or pink LED stay on while your IDUM boots up you have an old firmware version, you should definitely upgrade to the latest version!

Instructions on how to do the actual update can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqDko...

If you want to grab the files for the most recent IDUM firmware go here:

https://github.com/mysticcircuits/IDU...

This firmware implements a number of bug fixes and stability improvements but there are two new features that are the most noteworthy:

Split Mode - this option allows for the decision on whether to activate a modification to be done separately per channel. This means that rather than having a ratchet modification perform a ratcheting effect to all of the channels at once, each channel makes it's own decision about whether or not it will engage a ratchet whenever a clock is received. A nice bonus of doing things like this is that we can finally have different modes active on each channel. The active mode is sampled whenever a clock is received so if the mode is either being changed quickly or modulated and the length slider is above 1 then different channels will activate whatever mode is currently selected when the decision to start a modification is made.

Looper Improvements - the looper has gone through a number of changes but the most impactful one is that the trigger inputs are now recorded four times per clock instead of only once. This not only means that the looper can now differentiate triggers and gates but also it can record multiple lengths of triggers and also capture ratchets that are twice as fast as the clock fairly accurately. Captured ratchets will also be multiplied or divided along with the speed of the loop being changed by altering the param knob. On top of this, the looper now remembers the mode that was active before the looper was engaged so that the looper always starts in time with the input pattern. Finally the modification code has been changed so that the captured modifications now more consistently reflect their behavior during the loop recording and also can capture different parameters per channel when split mode is active.

Finally check out the "super secret options" page that has been added to make the secret options easier to find. It's full of different bits that can be easily modified to change the behavior of your IDUM.

IDUMs will be back in stock in the next few weeks!"

Peter Zinovieff's birthday and the EMEAPP EMS collection

video upload by EMEAPP

"Happy birthday to synthesizer pioneer PETER ZINOVIEFF. Here's a quick look at some of his innovations within our EMS here at the Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP). This includes the VCS3 (The Putney), the Synthi AKS, the Synthetical Engine, and our Synthi 100 system, including the Compu-Synthi and the Vocoder 5000. Please follow us, there's lots of good stuff on the way!"

Update: from 1:42 in the video:

A Lollipop For Papa
video upload by Peter Zinovieff - Topic

Analogue Solutions Maximus Dawless Multi-Part Performance Synthesizer

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"The Analogue Solutions Maximus synthesizer is more than a standard polyphonic synthesizer, it's also an analogue workstation capable of full performance pieces, lush soundtracks, heavy-hitting percussion, and just about any other analogue sound you can imagine.

Here, the Maximus is shown with its 8 sequencers firing different sounds, textures, and percussion. Each part is brought in separately using the stereo mixer.

Live play is also included, using 2 of the 8 voices of this synthesizer."

#NAMM 2024: Stylophone CPM DS 2 Drone Synthesizer

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A look at the CPM DS-2, the new drone synthesizer from Stylophone. It is an analog synthesizer with two oscillators and an LFO. It has no envelopes or triggers; it is intended to be played continuously, i.e., as a drone instrument."

NAMM 2024 - Bitwig GmbH - Bitwig Studio Updates

video upload by sonicstate

"Bitwig Studio has unveiled its latest update, Bitwig Studio 5.1, at NAMM 2024. The update focuses on sound design tools and introduces 10 new characters to enhance users' creative processes. Fredrik introduced one of the key highlights: the modular sound design environment, Grid, which now includes three new character filters—Fizz, Rasp, and Ripple. These filters have undergone extensive development and offer a wide range of sonic possibilities. Additionally, Bitwig Studio 5.1 introduces the Byte oscillator, a digital dual oscillator with various sync and XFM options.

The update also includes six new wave shapers and two new audio effects devices: Filter Plus and Sweep. Filter Plus is a simplified version of Grid, providing easy access to filters and wave shapers in an audio effects environment. Sweep, on the other hand, offers more routing and modulation possibilities with its two filter slots and wave shaper. Bitwig Studio 5.1 also brings improvements to audio editing, such as audio quantizing, making it easier to align audio clips to the grid. GUI updates have been implemented, particularly in the mixer mode, allowing tracks to be displayed in a more customizable manner.

Bitwig Studio Essentials Price: 99 USD/Euros
Bitwig Studio Producer Price: 199 USD/Euros
Bitwig Studio Price: 399 USD/Euros

https://www.bitwig.com/"

NAMM 2024 - FL Studio - Kepler

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to interview Kevin from FL Studio about the new Kepler synthesizer. Inspired by the Juno-6, Kepler offers a range of features including the famous arpeggio section, LFO, DCOs with sub-oscillator and sub-noise, filters with high-pass and VCF, VCA, envelope, and chorus. One notable highlight is the vintage chorus, which has been so well-replicated that it has become a standalone plugin. Users have control over different modes, time delays, feedback, high-pass position, start phase, left-right phase relationship, modulation type, tempo syncing, noise, and noise gate. Kepler is included in the producer edition of FL Studio and is also available for download as a demo."

What It's Like Walking to NAMM From Your Hotel

NAMM 2024 day one late start, pt1 (signal issues around NAMM)

video upload by SynthAddict

Interesting for anyone who hasn't been to NAMM. It brings me back. The video is by supporting member, SynthAddict.

NAMM inside, day one

#NAMM 2024: Melbourne Instruments NINA

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We get a tour of NINA, a 12-voice polyphonic hybrid analog synth with motorized faders and a host of other features.

To find out more, please visit https://www.melbourneinstruments.com

'"NINA is the world’s first fully motorized analog synthesizer. Synth players have dreamt of this feature for decades, and now it’s finally available. Instantly recall your presets and layers, see exactly how the sound was created, or pick up from where you were last working.'"

Update: and one from Sonicstate:

NAMM 2024 - Melbourne Instruments - Nina Updates

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, we hooked up with Ian from Melbourne Instruments who introduced us to some updates recently bestowed upon on their synthesizer, Nina. Ian told us that they have added some fun features to the firmware, including scopes that display waveforms and an XY mode for visualizing stereo phase alignment. The biggest update, however, is the ability to modulate the morph between two sounds using the modulation matrix. Each of the 12 voices on the Nina can now individually control the morph through the modulation matrix, allowing for evolving and breathing sounds as you play.

Feedback for the Nina has been positive, with increasing popularity and favorable reviews. Melbourne Instruments has been listening to customer feedback and plans to release regular firmware updates, incorporating requested features.

Nina Price 3,599 USD"

NAMM 2024 - Modal - Carbon 8

video upload by sonicstate

"Christian from Modal Electronics unveiled their latest synthesizer, the Carbon 8, at NAMM 2024. This synthesizer is the culmination of Modal's years of experience and knowledge in developing wavetable and virtual analog synthesizers. The Carbon 8 boasts a sound engine that is twice as powerful as their previous models, the Argon 8 and Cobalt 8. It features two distinctive oscillators that generate up to 56 digital core waveforms, allowing users to mix algorithms and wavetables in one synthesizer. The Carbon 8 is designed to cater to modern music styles with rough, edgy sounds, while still offering features like a sequencer, arpeggiator, and various effects.

For more information on the Carbon 8 and other Modal Electronics products, you can visit their website. Stay tuned for updates on future projects from Modal at events like Superbooth. And for existing customers, Modal will continue to provide customer support and their app, which will be updated with a Carbon 8 version upon release.

Carbon 8 Available: Summer 2024. Price 1,099 USD"

Additional Carbon 8 posts

NAMM 2024 - Korg - PS3300

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, SonicState had the opportunity to speak with Luke from Korg about the highly anticipated PS3300 synthesizer. With less than 50 of the original units produced, the PS3300 is a fully polyphonic analog synthesizer that pays homage to the original 48-voice model from 1977. Luke explains that the reissue was in response to years of requests from fans, and the collaboration with legendary designer Fumio Miyada ensured the authenticity of the instrument. Despite the downsized electronics and the use of new materials, the PS3300 retains its iconic sound and features, including presets and the ability to adjust temperament for each note. With MIDI and USB connectivity, the PS3300 also offers a librarian software for sound backup and customization. As for the pricing and availability, the details are yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be a high-ticket and built-to-order item. It's even got 49 voices now, one more than the original."

Additional KORG PS-3300 posts

Sequential Prophet 5/10: a Musical Exploration

video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of sounds and timbres on this classic analog synth using custom-created patches. All the sounds you hear in this video were created by me on the Prophet 10 and include brasses, pads, keys, bass, poly synth, sines, chimes, strings and FX.

I wanted to retain the raw sound, so in the making of this video no chorus, modulation or thickening effects were used (software or hardware). Note that the Prophet 5/10 has no internal effects. The only effects used were reverb (mainly the Valhalla Vintage Verb plugin) or delay (Logic native delay plugin). No EQ was used to enhance either the low end or the high end.

The Prophet 5/10 has a single mono audio output, so to create a stereo image I used old-school layering in my DAW. When I recorded each audio take, I also captured MIDI data and used this to record new tracks of the original take. Using the Vintage knob on the Prophet set at 3 means that each MIDI take has subtle differences in pitch, envelopes and filter. Panning and slight detuning of the tracks creates, to my ears, a nice rich stereo image and retains the character of the sound.

** If you own a Prophet 5 rev 4 or Prophet 10, all the sounds featured in this video will soon be available to purchase as part of the Synth Universe Prophet 5/10 rev 4 Soundbank. Please subscribe and enable notifications and you will be alerted on release.**

Although the Prophet 10 now has dual layer functionality, all the sounds in this video are single layer and could be played on a Prophet 10 or a Prophet 5 rev 4.

Time stamps
00:00 Big brass pad
01:21 Big pulsing poly
01:50 Clarity
02:18 Unison pluck bass
02:54 Uni brass 2 and muted bass
04:07 Attack sizzle
04:39 Warm underpad
05:35 Expressive pad
06:33 Sizzle sweep
07:28 Bright poly
08:06 Dark strings
08:50 Polymod sparkle
09:08 Detuning brass
09:44 Cosmic organ flutes
10:19 Touch poly
10:48 Vibrato sweep
11:55 Firework chimes
12:24 Octave release
13:36 Shadow whistle
14:14 Synth strings raw mono
14:44 Synth strings stereo
15:15 Synth strings stereo + reverb
15:48 Storm drone

All musical ideas are my own and are copyright to me.

There was no sponsorship or affiliation to Sequential or their products in the creation of this video.

Hi I'm Jim: a musician, composer and sound designer. Welcome to my channel! This channel focuses on the musical and performance potential of synthesizers and helping you to get the most out of them."

Verde Rayo Japanese Train Melody + TUTORIAL (JR East Departure Melody) JR東日本 発車メロディー

video upload by csmcrckrs

"I heard this a lot when I was visiting Japan last year!
Gear used:
- several instances of Nord Electro 6 for the arpeggio
- several instances of Sequential Prophet 5 for the chords
- liberal amounts of reverb & bitcrushing for a realistic train station sound ;)"

Patchwerks - Community Hub & Music Store Fundraiser Reminder

In case you missed the original post, Seattle's Patchwerks is having fundraiser on GoFundMe.

Click here for details.

The Crow Hill Company Announces Availability of SMALL STRING GESTURES

The best string sound I have ever heard!! video upload by The Crow Hill Company

Press release follows:

TCHC announces availability of SMALL STRING GESTURES as toolkit to dial up musical personality with intimate interpretative band behind each key

EDINBURGH, UK: having ‘softly’ set out its software stall late last year with a low-key launch of STRING MURMURATIONS that saw decades of award-winning experience in the music tech sector and at the composing coalface distilled into an easy- to-use, intuitive, and comprehensive sample-based virtual instrument plug-in and GUI (Graphical User Interface) introducing the cutting-edge concept of Gestures (whereby an orchestra interpreting its user’s composition and making it into music and art lies behind every key played), music-making community tools-maker The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of SMALL STRING GESTURES as the latest incarnation of that concept — creating a set of tools where individual instruments and the playing style, strengths, and frailties of the intimate interpretative (3, 3, 3, 3) band behind each key are available for the user to dial up the personality of their composition, created from a collection of master recordings that have been mixed and edited into a sample-based virtual instrument plug-in with a GUI and preset browser that are as easy on the eye as they are in use — as of January 26…

An armada of strings can create awe — an epic tidal wave of human emotion, of scale, of wonder. While STRING MURMURATIONS makes it easy and intuitive to make music that sounds human thanks to three distinct palettes of expressions, each designed to feel like the user is collaborating with an orchestra of real musicians, creating endless harmonic possibilities that inspire from the moment a key is touched, sometimes music-makers need it to be intimate, truthful, personal, human — hence The Crow Hill Company creating SMALL STRING GESTURES as a set of tools where individual instruments and the playing style, strengths, and frailties of the instrumentalists involved are available for the user to dial up the personality of their composition. Cue humanity, in other words.

With this in mind, The Crow Hill Company specifically selected a 3, 3, 3, 3 — three Violin 1, three Violin 2, three Violas, and three Cellos — band size that ensured its sampling style brought every individual within that ensemble into beautifully detailed and intimate focus for SMALL STRING GESTURES. This toolset is provided with a different lens and aperture to play through.

The Crow Hill Company collectively likes to keep things moving, so while this latest incarnation of its Gestures concept is very much related to one of those distinct palettes of expression available in STRING MURMURATIONS, it is worth highlighting hysteresis — dictionary-defined as the phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, such as when magnetic induction lags behind the magnetising force, for instance — in relation to SMALL STRING GESTURES. Getting in on the act of creating sample libraries involves always asking the instrumentalists involved to perform musical material that is incredibly easy to play in order for the end result to always be ‘together’. That is fine for programming or composing simple stuff since that would sound true to real life, but it becomes harder, however, for players to remain totally locked to each other’s tuning or timekeeping when playing more difficult passages. Pure sound becomes more problematic as a result — reduced fundamental meaning more character, which is why a lot of sample-based music used in films, games, and TV sounds ‘characterless’. Clearly the samples involved therein lack hysteresis as they were easy to play, yet playing something difficult with them does not sound natural, real, or human. Indeed, it is fair to say that what makes musicians ‘hysterical’ is speed — faster playing means looser playing that is less in time and also less in tune; reach — the wider the gap between the notes, the further they have to reach, resulting in less perfectly in tune playing; and pitch — the higher a player plays, the harder it becomes as it involves more intense accuracy from string players performing on fretless instruments.

It is for this reason that The Crow Hill Company decided to get its players to perform the hard stuff — not compositions, but mere fragments, which is why anyone working with SMALL STRING GESTURES will not feel like they are playing phrases; instead it is rather like having a string band under their fingertips. For Gestures are the very real sound of reach and performance. But by not giving the musicians behind SMALL STRING GESTURES simple stuff to play prevented them from getting bored. Better still, SMALL STRING GESTURES users are accessing the sound that musicians make when they are smiling... hysterically!

It is also fair to say, therefore, that the effect of hysteresis on a large string section — including that which was involved in the creation of STRING MURMURATIONS, for instance — is a silky, blurry sound. An audible example of this might be the fast string runs in John Williams’ ‘Hedwig’s Theme’ from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — ditto the closing bars of ‘Mars, the Bringer of War’ from Holst’s The Planets suite. Saying that, though, there are times when music-makers do not need awe, epic, and huge scale in pursuit of their compositional craft, but instead seek something more intimate, more personal, more human. The theory that led to SMALL STRING GESTURES revolved around if The Crow Hill Company could get a string band small enough then the impact of hysteresis would not be a musical blurring, but rather an exposure of each player involved in its creation — their own style of bowing and vibrato, their own fragilities to help the user’s audience connect more with the human nature of their music.

Making that happen meant designing SMALL STRING GESTURES to make its users approach composing and making music from a totally new angle, one where it feels like there are musicians at their fingertips — not samples. SMALL STRING GESTURES is a collection of master recordings — made by world-class producers and engineers at Glasgow’s Clockwork Studios, a new custom-designed scoring stage for the UK comprising of a large hall for full orchestra (up to 80 players) with a balanced and focused sound ideal for modern orchestral recording, as well as a smaller dry space in Studio B (up to 15 players), with the world-class Scottish Session Orchestra playing some of the finest instruments through the finest microphones and mic pre-amps — that have been mixed and edited into a sample-based virtual instrument plug-in with a GUI and a preset browser that are as easy on the eye as they are in use. Ultimately, it works within anyone’s favourite DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) with 25 presets — presented as six Gestures, four Longs, 10 Presets, and five Bonus — and additional hand-crafted Selects designed by The Crow Hill Company team. There are three mix-ready stereo signals — namely, CLOSE, WIDE, and AMBIENT, as well as unique REVERB controls and a granular effects processor.

Duly designed by professional composers with the sonic connoisseur in mind, The Crow Hill Company’s collective conclusion certainly rings true, stating, “We’re a small team and have worked hard to make everything as intuitive as possible.” Put it this way: with SMALL STRING GESTURES it is perfectly possible to make music that sounds intimate, truthful, personal, human! Hysteresis, of course, comes into play here, albeit with the desired effect — exposure of each player involved in its creation.

Clearly, then, big messages come in small packages when it comes to working with the diminutive-sized SMALL STRING GESTURES as another easy-to-use and intuitive virtual instrument plug-in from The Crow Hill Company, one which is also easy on the wallet for those wishing to step into this new world of gesture-based sampling.


SMALL STRING GESTURES is available to purchase — as an AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-format-compatible sample-based virtual instrument plug-in comprising 8 GB of uncompressed material (compressed losslessly to 4.4 GB) that loads directly into a DAW — for £49.00 GBP (including VAT) directly from The Crow Hill Company here: https://thecrowhillcompany.com/small-string-gestures

SMALL STRING GESTURES is available for free until February 29, 2024 when purchasing STRING MURMURATIONS for £199.00 GBP (including VAT) directly from The Crow Hill Company here: https://thecrowhillcompany.com/string-murmurations/ (Note that SMALL STRING GESTURES is also available for free to existing owners of STRING MURMURATIONS until February 29, 2024.)

Watch The Crow Hill Company founder and composer Christian Henson’s must-see SMALL STRING GESTURES walkthrough video here: [video up top]

Free sounds for all are available by simply signing up to become a Crow Hill member here: https://thecrowhillcompany.com/join-crow-hill/

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Video side note: Analogue Solutions Colossus in the background.

Hammond M-solo Organ - All Playing, No Talking

video upload by Kraft Music

"Shop exclusive Hammond M-solo Organ BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ha...

Adam Berzowski from Kraft Music shares a delightful performance on the amazing Hammond M-solo Organ here at the Kraft Music

Contact Adam directly at 414-858-4008 or aberzowski@kraftmusic.com if you have any questions or would like to place an order on your very own Hammond M-solo organ.

The Hammond M-solo is an eight pound portable organ with 49 keys, driving the same "MTW II" drawbar engine as found in Hammond's XK-4. All the essential ingredients are aboard, like Vibrato-Chorus and Touch-response percussion, as well as period-accurate models of the most popular transistor "combo organs," a '70s-type string ensemble, and an analog-style polysynth. A high-definition digital Leslie is also on hand, completing the tone which has thrilled musicians and audiences since 1940.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Hammond M-solo portable organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new virtual tone wheel organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Alice & Her Three Friends

video upload by NOISEBUG

"Patching up demos to show off at Buchla and Friends this Saturday Jan 27th. Come by and say hello, we’ll be there with Alice, Elby, Moon, and Portabella. Three amazing synths and one incredible mixer showcasing our diverse catalog and the lesser known products Noisebug has to offer"

https://www.noisebug.net

#NAMM 2024: 4ms modular jam with Catalyst sequencer and controller

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Dan Green of 4ms Company treats us to a modular jam featuring the new Catalyst sequencer and controller, along with many other modules from their catalog.

To find out more, please visit https://4mscompany.com"

#NAMM 2024: ModMap Modular

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Corry Banks gives us a tour of the offerings from ModBap modular, including the Trinity drum module, Osiris oscillator, Meridian filter, and Per4mer effects module.

To find out more, please visit https://www.modbap.com/

'Modbap Modular, founded by Corry Banks, is a black owned electronic music instrument manufacturer. Our instruments are made and designed in Southern California - USA. It is our goal and mission to develop fun, forward thinking, performance oriented instruments with the DJ and beatmaker’s perspective in mind.'

0:00 Introduction and brief demo
0:15 Corry walks us through the modules
5:01 More live demo
5:58 Conclusion"

Synth East 2024 Update - things are selling out fast!

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"An update on the fabulous Synth East show for you. Friday night has sold out, Saturday is getting close and don't forget the Sunday workshops!

Synth East is a festival of synths and modular in Norwich from Friday the 23rd of February to Sunday the 25th. Brought to you by the Norwich Arts Centre, Electronic Sound Magazine and Molten Modular.

Tickets are available for each event separately. There's a discount if you order the Saturday Expo and evening gig at the same time.
https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/searc...

Friday: Subotnick documentary, Adam Buxton interviews Steve Davis and music from Luke Sanger. SOLD OUT!"

#Jamuary 26th 2024 "volatile pine cones"

video upload by Captain Credible

"arpeggio noodling and wet filter sweeps #rolands1 #po32 #tonic"

Cavagnolo Exagone XM 64 walkthrough

video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synths

"The super-rare Exagone XM 64 made by a French accordion company called Cavagnolo in 1982. Only 20 of these are thought to have been built, though the company also made some versions with accordion controls (around 80).

It's a two oscillator monosynth that was used by Depeche Mode, though who knows what happened to the other 18. This one is owned by the man behind La Mirage Records (lamiragerecords.bandcamp.com), who kindly let me play around on it.

Full walkthrough in the video, with lots of mistakes and faffing around – apologies for that, it was my first time getting hand on the synth.

Thanks!"

Electro Harmonix Mini-Synthesizer EH 0400

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Sticker Blinged Casio CZ-1

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Oberheim OB-8 SN C34802

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AKAI AX60 - 61 Key Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Keyboard SN 01220-0072

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YAMAHA SEQTRAK : First Jams

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

YAMAHA SEQTRAK : 2nd Jam

WHY it is the Best Synth EVER

video upload by AudioPilz

"In this video we are going to talk about how a piece of Bad Gear turned into my favorite synthesizer, the reasons why I’m using this ugly design failure all the time, why the Roland TB-3 is massively underrated and how both total beginners and seasoned pros can benefit from what only SEEMS to be a UI nightmare and dumbed-down preset abomination trying to capitalize on the heritage of the famous Roland TB-303 . This is a redemption story of the infamous green synth .

Is this member of the Roland Aira range the best synthesizer for acid and can it keep up with an authentic 303 clone like Behringer TD-3 ? Best. Synth. Ever.

Thanks to Dope Robot for his dedication and great work. Find the software editor and everything you need to get the most out of your Roland TB3 here:
http://doperobot.com/tb3.html

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Roland TB-3 Recap
01:10 Standard Workflow, Presets
01:33 Filter
01:43 Other controls, FX, Touchpad
02:19 Basic Midi, Sequencer
02:58 Additional Features, Memory Slots, Scatter
03:16 Why I love the TB-3 so much
03:48 Jam with 2 TB-3s, Jomox MBase 11 and Elektron Digitakt
04:20 How deep the Rabbit Hole goes
04:29 Free Software Editor
04:46 Oscillator Section Basics
05:11 Envelopes, LFO
05:37 More Oscillator Stuff, Chords
05:54 Ring Modulation, Cross Modulation
06:08 Distortion
06:26 Multi FX Units
06:42 Assignable Controls
06:53 More Good Stuff
07:00 Limitations
07:28 Conclusion
08:27 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout (Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer)"

Nibbler Rungler | Schlappy Patching with Stazma EP.1

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

Schlappy Patching with Stazma

"For this first episode of an hopefully long serie of Shlappy Patching (with Stazma) we will have a go at 'rungling'. Support Stazma & get some samples from this session on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stazma

The Nibbler is available at respectable synthesizer retailers everywhere [see shops on the right]

00:00 Intro
01:08 'Rungler Variant' patch from the manual
09:18 Stazma's weirdo rungling
12:51 Let's sync this to a clock"

JAMUARY 2024: PO32 + Chantlings App For Choral Textures

video upload by Perplex On

"How about some ambient choir-esque tones? Here #po32 loaded with some dynamic tones via #microtonic in combination with the lovely #chantlings app, going into #cascade reverb for extra lushness."

01 26 24 BugBrand Modular & Scrotum Lab

video upload by batchas

Artists Meet The UDO Super Gemini - 03: Tom Wijesinghe

video upload by UDO Audio

"Introducing Episode 3 of our Artists Meet Gemini video series, where we're thrilled to welcome Tom Wijesinghe, also known as Phil the Print, to the spotlight!

Tom is not only a close friend of UDO but also a ubiquitous session player in the Bristol area, renowned for his mastery of the Super 6 keyboard. With his expertise, we couldn't miss the opportunity to let him dive into our latest creation: the Super Gemini.

We hope you enjoyed the video!

Chapter:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - What's new?
9:44 - Performance
16:34 - Outro"

Make Noise Strega & Sonicware LoFi-6

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Music: https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...
Sequencer: Ableton Air (https://akihiko-matsumoto.gumroad.com...)
LoFi-6 Sample Source: Synth Oneshot Sample Pack (https://akihikomatsumoto.bandcamp.com...)

SOUNDMIT 2023 - JAPANESE SYNTHS IN EUROPE - REON AND THERESYN

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"Un altro fratello del @SOUNDMIT che nel tempo è diventato anche un buon amico e collega. Nori, da anni impegnato con il suo brand Theresyn, ha deciso di importare il brand giapponese REON in Europa!

LINKS
REON su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/reon
REON MUSIC EUROPE https://www.facebook.com/groups/1435820020508905

Another brother from @SOUNDMIT who over time has also become a good friend and colleague. Nori, for years dedicated to his brand Theresyn, has decided to import the Japanese brand REON to Europe!

Un autre frère de @SOUNDMIT qui est devenu, avec le temps, un bon ami et collègue. Nori, engagé depuis des années avec sa marque Theresyn, a décidé d'importer la marque japonaise REON en Europe !

Otro hermano de @SOUNDMIT que con el tiempo también se ha convertido en un buen amigo y colega. Nori, comprometido desde hace años con su marca Theresyn, ¡ha decidido importar la marca japonesa REON a Europa!

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #theresyn #reonmusic #synthesizers #theremin #torino"

Analogue Solutions Maximus Synthesizer | Warm Resonant Pad

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"Here's another example of the Analogue Solutions Maximus synthesizer acting as a traditional polysynth, where voices are duplicated and played as traditional chords.

You can hear the subtle (or not-so-subtle) character differences in tone, pitch, and timbre in the individual voices, which adds character warmth and width to the overall sound.

Onboard spring reverb and echo (per voice) further add depth and space to this warm pad.

LFO is modulating cutoff."

A Hammond Organ That Fits in a Backpack (Hammond MSolo) | NAMM 2024

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"The new Hammond MSolo is a real-deal Hammond, packed with B-3 tones and enough draw bars to give you what you need. Plus, there's a digital Leslie, on-board chorus-vibrato and percussion, a two-oscillator synth, and more. See more about NAMM 2024 on Reverb"

Yamaha's SeqTrak Just Might Unseat Teenage Engineering | NAMM 2024

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"The near-monopoly Teenage Engineering's OP series has had on portable synthesis, sequencing, and general workstation-eering may just be coming to an end with Yamaha's announcement of the SeqTrak. We got a full rundown of the electronic music-making's next great contender. See more about NAMM 2024 on Reverb"

NAMM 2024 - Gamechanger Audio - Mod Series Pedals

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"At NAMM 2024, Ilya from Game Changer Audio unveiled their new Mod Series pedals, featuring three classic high-quality stereo time-based effects: reverb, mod delay, and mod chorus. What sets the Mod Series apart is its unique form factor and extended controls, which include dynamics and pitch.. Each pedal contains an adjustable envelope follower and pitch tracker, allowing guitarists to link the pitch information of their performance to any of the four knobs on the top part of the pedal. This enables players to create responsive guitar effects with multiple combinations. The Mod Series pedals are available for pre-order now and will be shipping in March.

Mod Series Pedals Price: 247 Euros

Mod Series Bundle (3 Pedals) Price: 741 Euros"

NAMM 2024 - Yamaha - Seqtrak

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State got an in-depth look at Yamaha's latest offering, the Seqtrak. Jun at the Yamaha booth told us Seqtrak is an 11-track groovebox designed for both production and performance. Jun showcased its features, emphasizing its all-in-one capabilities, including a rechargeable battery, a built-in speaker, and a microphone for sampling. The hardware's user interface is neatly divided into three sections for drums, synths and samplers, and sound design and effects.

The drum section has seven tracks with a step sequencer for easy pattern creation. The synth section offers two AW-2 sample-based synthesizers and a dedicated FM track. The sampler track allows users to utilize the built-in microphone, audio input, USB input, or resampling for versatile sound creation, and finally there is an effects section. The Seqtrak also comes with an accompaniment app featuring a dual editor, project sound manager, dynamic tutorial, and visualizer.

Seqtrak Price: 399 USD"

NAMM 24 - Korg - KingKorg Neo

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Note the touch sensitive knobs at 2:14.

"At NAMM 2024, Korg unveiled their latest synthesizer, the **King Korg Neo**. This new iteration of the King Korg synthesizer has undergone some significant changes, with improved build quality, and a re-voiced and re-designed sound engine. The panel layout remains similar, but the configuration and signal flow have been optimized for better usability. The King Korg Neo features all-new patches and PCM, resulting in a more modern and improved sound quality. While it retains the same architecture as the original, it offers higher resolution in some of the samples.

Korg has focused on making the King Korg Neo easy to navigate and hands-on. It includes three LCDs for easy control and quick access to different effects. With the ability to toggle effects on and off, users can quickly customize their sound. The synthesizer offers various categories and patches, including lead sounds with impressive girth and effects like distortion, chorus, and reverb delays. The King Korg Leo also features an arpeggiator and can be split or layered with two timbres, but it does not support compatibility with old King Korg patches.

KingKorg NEO Available: Feb 2024. Price 949 GBP"

NAMM 2024 - Korg - Desktop Modules

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"Korg has a ton of new products on display at NAMM 2024, including these desktop module versions of the Opsix, ModWave, and WaveState synthesizers. These modules are based on the Mark II keyboard counterparts and provide extra polyphony and voicing. They come in a rack form and offer an adjustable format that adds a touch of luxury. Despite their premium appearance, the modules are priced the same or slightly less than their keyboard counterparts. With increased polyphony and processing power, these desktop modules provide a significant upgrade compared to the SE versions, all while maintaining affordability. The release date for these modules is set for later in the year, with an anticipated availability in early summer.

Prices TBC."

NAMM 2024 - Korg - Microkorg 2

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State got a sneak peek at the new prototype MicroKorg 2 from Korg. This updated version of the popular MicroKorg synthesizer features a metal case, a big LCD screen, and a simplified interface with color-coded knobs and a bright screen for easy sound control. The synth engine has been completely redesigned, offering a wider range of sound design possibilities, including digital and sample-based waveforms and three oscillators rather than it's older brother's 2. The MicroKorg 2 also boasts an improved effects section with three blocks, and a built-in loop recorder that allows for audio looping of both internal and external sources.

While the MicroKorg 2 is still a prototype, it is expected to be available later in the year, possibly during the summer. The price point is tentatively set at around $600, making it slightly more expensive than the original MicroKorg. However, Korg will continue to offer the MicroKorg XL and MicroKorg S models alongside the new MicroKorg 2. With its updated features and expanded sound possibilities, the MicroKorg 2 seems to be a promising addition to Korg's synth lineup."

NAMM 2024 - U-He - Zebralette 3

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"At NAMM 2024, we had the opportunity to catch up with a familiar face, Urs Heckmann of U-He. In this engaging interview, we delved into the latest developments, specifically focusing on the eagerly anticipated Zebra 3 and Zebralette 3, a free to download synth with a very interesting visual sound design ethos. Zebralette 3, Urs promised us, is nearly finished, and demonstrated Zebralette's ability to morph and manipulate waveforms in real-time promising incredible sonic possibilities, especially with features like spectral decay and harmonic clustering.

Zebralette 3 Available soon. Price: Free.

https://u-he.com/products/zebralette/"

NAMM 2024 - Yamaha - Montage M ESP

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"At NAMM 2024, we caught up with Blake from Yamaha to explore the ESP (Expanded Soft Synth Plugin) for the Montage M. Blake showcased the ESP's capabilities, highlighting that it essentially mirrors the Montage M in software. The ESP, available for free to every Montage M owner, seamlessly integrates with the hardware, offering users the ability to run Montage M sounds in software. Blake demonstrated the plugin's real-time editing capabilities, showcasing how changes made in the software instantly reflect on the hardware. The ESP operates efficiently with low latency, providing a game-changing experience for musicians and producers.

The ESP is compatible with VST3 or AU, running on both Windows and Mac platforms. Yamaha recommends updating to Montage M OS version 1.20 to fully utilize the ESP's features.

Yamaha Montage M series Price: 3,219 - 4,049 GBP"

See the announcement post here.

NAMM 2024 - PWM - Mantis

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State caught up with Paul from PWM as they showcased their latest synthesizer, Mantis. Paul, formerly associated with Novation, Focusrite, and Evolution, introduced the now-ready synth, marking PWM's debut at NAMM. Previously seen at Superbooth in its early stages, Mantis is now fully operational. The synthesizer boasts a true hybrid nature, combining DCOs, numerically generated elements, and analog signal paths with digital effects. Featuring a dual filter from the Oscar, additive synthesis capabilities, duophony, Chris Hugget - designed reverb, four types of chorus, 100 presets and 100 user slots the synthesizer promises a robust sonic palette.

Mantis Price: 1,349 GBP. 1,499 USD"

NAMM 2024 - Modbap - Meridian

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"At NAMM 2024, we caught up with Corey from Modbap at their booth, where he showcased the latest addition to their product line, Meridian. This 14 HP digital multi-mode stereo filter array boasts a unique design, featuring left and right sides with four types of filters and four modes each. The central filter acts as a macro control, providing additional modes like high pass, band pass, and low pass. Meridian is designed to be a versatile creative audio processor, offering a drive circuit with bit crushing, a phase shifter for added movement, and stereo panning capabilities.

In addition to the Meridian, Corey showcased two other noteworthy modules – the Trinity drum synth and its companion, the Hue effects processor. Trinity is a three-channel drum synth that bridges the gap between various synthesis types and sample-like sounds. Offering FM, analog-like, additive, and arcade noise synthesis on each of its three tracks, the module introduces unique features like randomization, cycling modes, and stacking for creative drum sequencing. The Hue effects processor complements Trinity with a drive circuit, tape saturation, lo-fi adjustments, and a compressor, enabling users to transform the sound of their drums significantly.

Meridian Price: 449.99 USD
Trinity Price: 599.99 USD
Hue Price: 299.99 USD"

NAMM 2024 - 4ms - Catalyst Sequencer + Controller

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State engaged in a detailed conversation with Dan Green from the innovative company 4MS about their latest offerings in modular synthesis control. The spotlight was on the Catalyst Sequencer and the Catalyst Controller, two versatile tools for modular musicians. The Catalyst Sequencer, an eight-channel CV sequencer, stood out for its flexibility. Dan demonstrated its capabilities, showcasing features like step sequencing, note customization, glide adjustments, and the introduction of phase CV for navigating between locked-clock sequences and chaotic improvisation. With the ability to handle sequences of up to 64 steps and arrange them into pages, the Catalyst Sequencer provides a powerful and dynamic tool for crafting intricate modular compositions.

Following the Sequencer, Dan delved into the Catalyst Controller, an eight-channel macro controller designed to control various aspects of a modular setup. With scenes, crossfading, and real-time recording of slider motions, the Catalyst Controller becomes a central hub for managing multiple parameters. Dan emphasized its potential for live performances, preset management, and transitions between different configurations. The most intriguing aspect was the announcement that purchasing one of these modules unlocks both functionalities, creating a two-in-one concept.

Catalyst Sequencer. Available March 2024. Price 395 USD

Catalyst Controller. Available March 2024. Price 395 USD"