Outer Limits of the Akai AX80 | Affordable Alternative to the Roland Jupiter 6?

video upload by Greg Wilder

"Is the Akai AX80 a handsome but BORING instrument? Not so fast. This gorgeous brute has mastered things other synths can't touch.

Simply put, the AX80 has a STRONG personality. But to find it, you'll have to push it to the outer limits of what the engine was built to do. To quote the great WC Olo Garb (https://www.youtube.com/@Jexus)...

'The bass feels not like fresh warm blood pumped into your veins - it feels like getting hit in the head with a large rubber baseball bat. The lead feels not like rubbing your belly with a feather - it feels like having your ribcage ripped open by an electric bread cutter.'"

Seasides

video upload by Happy Noises

"Seasides Emu Emax factory disk song
(Good farewell to this series of videos)
Eventide H90 reverb added"

Exploring the Winter Plankton Zaps eurorack module.

video upload by Markham Synth Society

"A short video of messing with the Winter Plankton Zaps."

Sequential Trigon 6 - Rippin Leads

video upload by

"Adam Berzowski prepares to make some, 'Rippin Leads' on the Sequential Trigon 6."

http://www.kraftmusic.com/...

Repair Prophet X by Sequential/Focusrite

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This video is a 3 minute recap of the experience that I had while getting my Sequential Prophet X sampler/synth hybrid repaired. Focusrite now owns both Sequential and Oberheim.

Here's the link to the Sequential.com website for openning a support ticket:
https://sequential.com/support/contac..."

Octatrack Remixer 1.2.1: 64 FX, Loopers, and more - Full Demo and Tutorial

video upload by EZBOT

"In today's stream I show you how to use the Ultimate Octatrack Remixer Template. 64 Performance Effects, 8 Bar-Looper, 4-Bar Remix Track, and more..

Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
SHOP HERE: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop

Get the REMIXER 1.2.1 Performance Template here: patreon.com/ezbot and here: https://ko-fi.com/ezbot

Get the Techno Performance 1.0.3 Template among all my other templates and sound designs from patreon.com/ezbot and here: https://ko-fi.com/s/49a309043c"

Alesis Andromeda A6 | No Talking | 9 minutes in sepia

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

XU Sounddesign
Dirk Rohde
Studio Xeniaturaba
Location: Northern Germany
Contact: xu.sounddesign@gmx.net

Where's the Easel? | Exploring the Buchla/TipTop 200T series

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Ah, last jam of the month. I've been interested in the Easel for a long time. Today I finally found out that many of the Easel's components are present in the current 200T lineup. But for some reason, Easel performances almost always sound more musical. So why is that? I think the answer is 'keys'. 50% of the Easel is a touch sensitive keyboard, while a case full of 200T modules will just bleep. So for this jam, I added a keyboard."

Human Controlled Tape Transport (HC-TT)

video upload by Landscape

"Human Controlled Tape Transport (HC-TT) —- a demonstration —- of utilization —- of knob texture —- to create a “mechanical projection” —- into magnetic tape playback? —- idk if that makes sense but the results are probably more important. #cassette #synth #analog #sounddesign #tape #electronicmusic #mixtape"

Combining BOTH Novation Circuits (Tracks & Rhythm)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"We have shirts now! https://coastlandcreativestore.teemil...
I show how I connect and use both Novation Circuits with midi and audio in to create a live set, including a tutorial on the basics and an explanation of all the ways it can go wrong.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro/background
01:02 Connecting the Tracks & Rhythm
02:54 Midi setup & project switching
05:14 The problem with project switching
10:24 Using scenes to fix the problem
12:50 Latency
16:19 Sidechain on both devices

Watch the full set I performed with this setup:" [posted here]

Erae II - Super Sensitivity + 24 outputs + MPE looper! #namm2024

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Embodme is making a next gen Erae II controller. Check it out!"

A Powerful Sequencer with lots of UNIQUE functions // NONO Modular Major Tom (Eurorack Prototype)

video upload by DivKid

"I jumped at the chance to play with a prototype of Major Tom, NONO Modular's first Eurorack module, currently on Kickstarter (HERE - http://bit.ly/KickMajTom). It's very much still a prototype with updates already in place (beyond what I have here) and new ideas to be implemented as well.

NONO Modular have been in the Eurorack space for years with their cases (see those here http://nonomodular.com) but this is an impressive entry into the module space. Major Tom is 4 channel gate & CV sequencer with a unique polyrhythmic approach that places a 8th note triplet grid over a 16th note grid and allows you to sequence across both easily. There's also switchable variations per part, gate fragments, dynamic gate adjustments and plenty more.

If you're interest there's details and backing options on Kickstarter here // http://bit.ly/KickMajTom

**NOTE //** while I'm just making beats here, you could be using this for melodies, riffs and basslines or even 4 voice polyphonic work. These are just the things my quick playing led to.

*SUPPORT //*
If you'd like to support work like this and the wider range of what I do, considering heading over to Patreon at https://bit.ly/DK-patreon and supporting for as little as $1 a month to gain access to the DivKid Discord community, plus lots of exclusives such as PDF patchbooks, videos and more. https://bit.ly/DK-patreon

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
00:33 What is Major Tom? Who are NONO Modular?
00:53 Feature run down
03:00 Live pattern variations - so fun the OG DivBaby got involved
05:03 Polymetric patterns with last step adjustments
07:39 ‘Shift’ a micro timing, gate delaying way to add groove and wonkiness!"

Buchla 200 modular system analog synthesizer the electric music box synth

video upload by Jay Wires

"Here’s my Buchla 200 system. Part original vintage buchla and part clone, it’s my go to synth when I wanna annoy my neighbors dog. Does this sound annoy you? 🐶 looks great though, doesnt it?

It would mean a lot to me if youd check out my music at jaywires.com 🙏🏼"

Jamuary — 01-30-24

video upload by troutoil

"Some days getting these things out of me is like pulling teeth. Other days they just show up. Thankfully today it just showed up. Here's a penultimate January Jam for ya. #jamuary2024 #jamuary"

*JAMUARY 2024 DAY THIRTY*

video upload by Dave Davidson

Novation Circuit Tracks & Korg Volca Keys.

#Jamuary 30th 2024 "hard slop" with Sky Barstow

video upload by Captain Credible

"going hard with our eyes shut in this tweakfest for heavy basstards. #jamuary2024 #minibrute2 #ko2 #tweaksynth #moshpit #slap"

Korg EXB-RADIAS Expansion Board with Original Box

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"Korg EXB-RADIAS expansion board is a synthesizer/vocoder option board that uses the Korg MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) to provide a wide range of tonal variety and 24 voices of polyphony for the RADIAS synthesizer engine.

The module comes in the original box with original manual and 5 mounting screws. It is fully functional and as new. These are super rare, especially with all the original contents!

The EXB-RADIAS board is installed in the M3 synthesizer to upgrade the capabilities of the overall synth (I also have an M3 61 key synth listed for sale in my shop). You'll be able to use 128 RADIAS programs in program bank INT-F. You can also edit all RADIAS synth properties via the M3 touch screen (see manual for more info).

Here are the features:

24 voices polyphony (in addition to the M3 internal synth engine)
RADIAS synth module
2 Oscillators + noise generator
Oscillator 1 has 8 waveforms: saw, square, triangle, sine, formant, noise DWGS and Audio In. There are 4 types of mulation - wavform, cross, unison and VPM
Oscillator 2 has 4 waveforms: saw, square, triangle and sine. There are 2 types of modulation - ring and sync
Filter: 2 filters with 4 types of routing including 24db LP, 12db LP, HP, BP and Comb
Driver/Wave shape: each voice has one non-linear driver or wave shape of up to 11 types
EQ: 3-band EQ
Modulation: For each voice, 3 Envelope generators, 2 LFOs, and 3 16-step modulation sequencers
Vocoder has 16-band with formant motion and shift/hold features
Audio Input can be routed from the M3's audio sources as well as one stereo AUX source.
128 programs are preloaded in the I-F banks and U-A (U-G) are assignable to the EDS/RADIAS by bank"

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Oberheim OB-X 61-Key 8-Voice Synthesizer w/ Encore MIDI

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"Has the Encore kit which gives the OB-X midi in/out/thru, CC control over certain parameters, and 120 patch locations. PM to determine shipping options. This OB-X was featured in one of Alex Ball‘s videos, please check link." [posted here]

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MAM ADX-1 Analog Drumcomputer Drumsynthesizer

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Roland Jupiter 6 61-Key Synthesizer

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Behringer Reveals UB-Xa Mini for $99 & SPRING REVERBERATION 636

via Behringer

"What do you think about the UB-Xa analog synthesizer? It has quickly become the top-selling analog synthesizer since its launch, thanks to its 16 voices and polyphonic aftertouch keybed.

We now have a more affordable option, the UB-Xa Mini, available for only 99 USD for those who want the authentic sound of the OB-Xa.

The synth is currently in beta testing and we are looking forward to shipping it soon."


And:

Introducing SPRING REVERBERATION 636

video upload by

"A studio classic from the 1960's & 70's is reborn. Introducing SPRING REVERBERATION 636. There's no Reverb like good Analog Reverb and this one has buckets full of it with a tasty preamp to boot. Rich, harmonic and dense, it's a great box for getting those vintage rounded sounds both in space and saturation.

Music & Video created by Patrick with the SPRING REVERBERATION 636.

00:00 Introducing
00:20 Intro Tune
01:11 History & Features
03:50 Reverb Synth
05:24 Reverb Drums
06:06 Preamp Synth
07:45 Preamp Breaks
08:59 Guilty Pleasure"

Wanna see Gershon Kingsley's Moog used at the First Moog Quartet's premiere Carnegie Hall concert?

video upload by EMEAPP

"Wanna see Gershon Kingsley's Moog used at the First Moog Quartet's premiere Carnegie Hall concert? Check out this quick video that tells the story of this innovative electronic music pioneer and one of his most influential performances.

Archival photos Courtesy of The Bob Moog Foundation archive."

Behringer System 100 Demo

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Got around to patching the Behringer System 100 today. Plays well with Arturia Keystep Pro. Give the 172 module phaser and chorus effects a spin. And that 182 sequencer, I love how it is not pitch quantized and gives a weird Stranger Things vibe. Let's do this! No additional mastering or post-effects. This video was not sponsored.

0:00 Three Osc Voice structure plus (filter res) Kick and (white noise) Hats.
1:37 172 module | Phaser
2:17 172 module | Using the short delay for chorus/flanger stuff
2:47 Dual Two-Osc structure
3:51 Stereo Syncopated 182 Sequencer Patch"

S-4 Explorations: Track demonstration

video upload by torso electronics

"In this video, three tracks are being played on S-4. The first track runs a filter modulation on a vocal sample. The second is a drum track with a granular detuning effect, and the third receives notes from T-1."

Stellarvox - Ambient reverberation space designer (first preview)

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"Hybrid reverb with an artificial space designer and a second stage of algorithmic reflections is ideal for creating rich sound atmospheres and whispering backgrounds in ambient, electronic, experimental and sound design."

Korg PS-3300 + Antonus 2600 Original Size live jam demo improvisation "Pompidou in Tokyo"

video upload by wutierson

"Korg PS-3300 + Antonus 2600 Original Size live jam demo improvisation 'Pompidou in Tokyo' by Toni Gutierrez

Here is the third video of a series with the wonderfully enormous (in all aspects) Korg PS-3300 playing with Antonus instruments. This Korg PS-3300 was in Antonus studio and workshop during some months for study, works and of course for enjoy it playing.

This third video is an improvisation using Korg PS-3300 with the Antonus 2600 Original Size model. Connected both instruments with so many patching points for make this abstract and experimental track, looking also for the west coast essence that can be found in the 2600 design. The 2600 is a wonderful design were we can find good examples of the east and west coast schools.

Is very interesting to play with the polyphonic concept of the PS-3300 and at the same time work with structural part and auto generative patterns. I will to continue to make more experiments in that way, is a very unique instrument!

Also the wonderful design of the 2600 allows to make a very fast performance, so faster than the 3300 due to the slider design and how are placed... offering the the feeling of hand moulding sense, like sculpturing with hand, that allows to the performer to feel that is one more element of the system interacting with all parts.

The demo is recorded in one take, no multitrack was used in this recording. Only Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother + Korg SDD1200 dual delay unit.

Unlike the other two previous tracks this is very abstract. For people that doesn't like this kind of music I recommend to check the other PS-3300 videos with more melodic content.

Thanks to Ernesto Romeo from La Siesta del Fauno studio laboratory in Buenos Aires for bring us for a time this awesome piece of electronic music history."

The New Toneflow Art Channel

video upload by Memetune Studio

"The music for this video was made using a vintage Yamaha CS80 polysynth and a Lexicon Model 400 reverb unit"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE NEW WAVE OF FRENCH MODULAR - LARIX ELEKTRO

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Anche @larix.elektro è per noi un nuovo espositore, lo avevamo conosciuto all'ultima edizione del @SynthFestFrance dove di solito i synth che ricevono la maggior attenzione sono quelli a tastiera e i vintage ma dove, come al @SOUNDMIT si fa sempre più presente la presenza di produttori 'local' di synth modulari.

LINKS
LARIX ELEKTRO su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/lar...
LARIX ELEKTRO https://www.m-live.com

"@larix.elektro is also a new exhibitor for us, we met them at the last edition of @SynthFestFrance where usually the keyboards and vintage synths receive the most attention, but where, as at @SOUNDMIT, the presence of 'local' modular synth manufacturers is increasingly noticeable.

@larix.elektro est également un nouvel exposant pour nous, nous les avions rencontrés lors de la dernière édition du @SynthFestFrance où les claviers et synthés vintage reçoivent généralement le plus d'attention, mais où, comme au @SOUNDMIT, la présence de fabricants de synthés modulaires 'locaux' se fait de plus en plus remarquer.

@larix.elektro también es un nuevo expositor para nosotros, los conocimos en la última edición de @SynthFestFrance donde normalmente los teclados y los sintetizadores vintage reciben la mayor atención, pero donde, como en @SOUNDMIT, la presencia de fabricantes 'locales' de sintetizadores modulares es cada vez más notable.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri"

4MS New Modules - Secrets! - #namm2024

video upload by True Cuckoo

"4MS has some great new modules. One which is not formally announced, but since it accidentally leaked, they're talking about it. It's very interesting!"

BAF 2024: Soma - Enner

video upload by sonicstate

"At Buchla And Friends 2024, Sonic State caught up with Kevin at the Soma booth to find out more about the Enner synthesizer, which, due to increasing popularity, Soma have been ramping up production. The synth boasts a psychedelic aesthetic and excels at generating noisescapes while also offering the flexibility for melodic performances via its (we think copper) touch pads.

Enna is slightly reminiscent of the Lyra synthesizer, but with a pulse output section and a built-in piezo microphone, activated by a large pad. The Enner has a delay line with feedback and time controls for the left and right lines, and Kevin demonstrated the Bizarre Control which adds pseudo random modulation to the delay line leading to some screamy noise textures. The touchplates respond to touch, and Kevin even demonstrated the use of a metal scouring pad to create some crunchy tones. Enner can also be used as an external effects processor, to add some strange to your incoming signal.

Enner Price: 799 USD"

BAF 2024: EarthQuaker Devices - Wave Transformer

video upload by sonicstate

"At BAF 2024 Sonic State had the opportunity to speak with Karl from EarthquakerDevices about their latest release, The Wave Transformer oscillator. This complex single oscillator is fully analog and features a unique wave shaping circuit called Transform. Unlike traditional wave folders, Transform breaks the waveform apart, applies voltage math, and reassembles it on the output, resulting in an asymmetric crumpled waveform with added harmonics. The Wave Transformer offers seven different outputs and nine inputs, providing plenty of versatility for modulation and sound design.

The Wave Transformer also offers both hard and soft sync options, each providing their own sonic flavours, and by utilizing bipolar signals, users can achieve different sync sounds and even create filtering effects.

The Wave Transformer is available now. Price 199 USD"

"The Wave Transformer is an analog, vintage-voiced, voltage-controlled oscillator with over 8 octaves of accurate pitch tracking. It has 7 simultaneous wave outputs, including a unique Complex output.

The Transform control morphs from a basic waveform through many strange iterations into a complex, gnarled mass of audio mutations at the Complex output. You can yield countless variations on these permutations by combining this novel circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM. Additionally, you can mute the source waveform to use the circuit as a harmonic gate/VCA, rendering The Wave Transformer a voice unto itself. If that is not enough, there is a Shape Insert that allows you to transform external oscillations and modular-level audio sources."

BAF 2024: AMMT - Clutch High Hat Module

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State spoke with Alex from AMMT, a new company that is an offshoot of WMD. AMMT showcased their new hi-hat module called Clutch, which is a dual sample player designed to create high-quality hi-hat sounds. The module includes various features such as blend knobs, surface control, release, pitch, balance, and filters. It also offers CV capabilities for added modulation possibilities.

The Clutch hi-hat module is expected to be released in the next couple of months with a price around $399."