MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Behind the scenes of SOLAR 42

video upload by ELTA music

Video editing - Stanislav Kovalevich
Music - Benn Jordan
https://www.eltamusic.com

video upload by ranzee

"Step-by-step procedure in updating the Cre8Audio NiftyCase to the new USB firmware. Cre8Audio have developed a new boot loader that uses a different USB protocol (HID instead of libUSB). This new boot loader is used on our later products (Mr Phil Ter, and NiftyKEYZ) without any reported problems, and without the need for drivers on any OS. It will also be used for future NiftyCASE, Chipz and Cellz batches.

I found this update also fixed my CV Pitch 1v/Oct issue."

► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ranzee
► Blog: http://ranzee.com

Soundpaint Atelier - Adastra Solo Strings

video upload by 8Dio

"Explore the Programs of Adastra Solo Strings in the latest Soundpaint Atelier with no talking, only sounds from this beautiful library!

Experience the pinnacle of solo string performance with Adastra Solo Strings – an extraordinary symphony of emotional expression and virtuosic depth. Delve into a realm of unparalleled musicality as each instrument – solo violin, viola, cello, and bass – full of richness and nuance. From the emotional realism of Legato to bold and energetic Marcato, every note is realism at your fingertips.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Adastra Solo Strings offers Legato, Sustain, Marcato, Pizzicato, and Spiccato, each meticulously sampled to capture the subtle nuances of human performance. Whether crafting soaring melodies or poignant solos, composers and producers alike will find themselves immersed in a world of limitless creative possibilities.

Unlock the full spectrum of emotion and expression with Adastra Solo Strings – where every note tells a story, and every phrase resonates with the power of the human spirit."

"Adastra Solo Strings available NOW for $50

https://soundpaint.com/products/adast..."

Pittsburgh Modular Local Parks Oscillator Demo

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Deep dive into the Local Parks oscillator."

Local Parks got its first mention back in May of 2023 during SUPERBOOTH23.

via Pittsburgh Modular

"The Pittsburgh Modular Local Parks is drawn from our waveform manipulation research where advanced approaches to wave shaping throughout the oscillator showcase new sounds and unique waveforms. A full compliment of robust waveforms and modulation options paired with unmatched waveshaping creates a truly modern analog oscillator.

Our in-depth experimentation has created pulse waves which can be manipulated in multiple dimensions utilizing both Pulse Width and Pulse Shift. Pulse Shift creates an adjustable “step” within the pulse wave to further enhance the harmonic content of the wave. The wave used to create the pulse can be switched between sine and saw for additional sonic variation.

The Blade Wave is a morphing saw wave pitched one octave above the core frequency of the oscillator that smoothly shifts back to the core frequency as it changes shape. This creates a chorus-like effect on the sound of the Blade Wave without ever falling out of tune.

A Binary Logic waveform further expand the distinct sonic palette of the Local Parks. First utilized in our Narwhal Cymbal module, this waveshaper uses analog binary logic to create everything from gate effects to atonal bell like tones. The pulse and blade waves can be summed with the binary output for even more complex results.

Local Parks includes a built-in voltage controlled modulator to handle the bulk of modulation needs. This ensures that Local Parks can be a dynamic oscillator that produces evolving, high harmonic sounds within any eurorack setup."

A Conversation with Lamar Kronick Mitchell

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"February 15, 2024 10PM UK • 5PM NY • 2PM LA

Watch Party fun! Make a donation during the Watch party (and chat) and be automatically entered to win a tee shirt of your choice! https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/d.... Winner announced on Monday.

ARPchives LIVE! is back with new interviews, instructional videos and more, and introducing a new Series: Unsung Heroes of Electronic Music and Keyboards.

Kicking off the series: A Conversation with producer/programmer/keyboard tech LaMar 'Kronick' Mitchell.

LaMar’s story parallels the growth and popularity of electronic keyboards, starting from early days in Youngstown, Ohio, leading to a pivotal mentorship with Bernie Worrell, performing with the Woo Warriors; Mos Def and Busta Rhymes; and producing the likes of Jodeci and New Edition. This true keyboard heavy currently runs a non profit and works as Stevie Wonder’s Personal Technical Assistant."

GS Music E7 Custom Patches: Synthwave, Vintage, Ambient

video upload by Miles Away

https://www.gsmusic.com/

"Buy these 64 custom programs for the GS Music E7 here:
https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/pr...

These 64 Custom Patches from Canadian producer and sound designer Miles Away aim to showcase the powerful and wild analog VCO sound of this beautiful synth. With a variety of epic pads, lush keys, face melting basses, epic leads and more, this is the premier custom patch collection for the GS Music E7 7-Voice Analog Synthesizer.

Blade Runner, Stranger Things, Synthwave, Film Score, Ambient, Synthpop

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new Techno-Routine with Push3 , Tr8s and Novation Peak

video upload by Lab-E

"gogogo:))"

TAL Software Introduces TAL-Pha Roland MKS 50 / Alpha Juno II Emulator & Software Editor

video upload by TAL Software

"All synthesizer sounds were created with TAL-Pha"

TAL Pha vs MKS 50 / Alpha Juno II

video upload by

"This video compares our hardware MKS 50 with the TAL-Pha audio plug-in, which emulates the sound of the hardware device.

The videos try to capture the essence of some sounds. You will not hear beautiful melodies, just some raw hardware factory presets. I'm also a bad piano player. Probably someone else can make a better video.

The tests are carried out with the factory presets of the hardware. Both synthesizers play at the same time. We alternate the output every few seconds. The sequencer shows the volume curves; the first channel is the software and the second is the hardware.

The first row of the spectrum analyzer shows the software synthesizer. The second row is the hardware. The oscilloscope on the top shows the master channel with the waveform of the final output.

The MKS 50 is an analog device. Things will never match exactly. LFOs and DCO phases are free-running and never match. Volume, resonance intensity, and hardware envelopes are slightly different for each voice.

The intro is done with the software emulation and it's internal FX.

Notes:
We improved some things like the envelope, the chorus, and also the bass boost after we made this video."

via TAL Software

TAL-Pha is an instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of the analog 80's synthesizer Alpha Juno II (MKS-50 is the rack version).

The plug-in produces the classic analog sound, combined with modern flexibility and many additional functions. The plug-in can read and convert sysex information from the hardware and can also be used as a controller.

Authentic emulation of the 80's hardware synthesizer.

Resonance boost for filter self-oscillation.

The possibility to detune, modulate, and sync the pulse part of the DCO.

Simple but powerful FX section with delay, reverb, and a bell-eq.

Arpeggiator with different modes.

Stereo UNISON mode with up to seven voices.

Aftertouch and MPE support.

Microtuning support (tun file import and MTS Client).

Original factory banks included.

More than 380 fresh presets by Electric Himalaya, The Unfinished, Saif Sameer, emptyvessel and TAL.

Individual tuning for every voice converts the synths DCO into a VCO.

Reads Sysex files and Sysex MIDI from the hardware device.

Can also control a hardware device. If enabled, it sends Sysex through the plug-in MIDI output (only possible when supported by the DAW).

New Groc Granular Hardware Synth from Oddment Audio

video uploads by oddment audio

Playlist: 1. Groc granular synth - modulating fun

Here we have simple note sustain while modulating grain bandwidth, overlap, placement (in stereo field), distortion drive and filter cutoff frequency. Oh, and our first reveal of the delay unit!

2. Violin and ambience with Groc granular synth

Here we are editing sample loop points, ADSR envelope and Groc's unique "time path" to create lush sustains from a short violin clip.

3. cool fall day + warm groc tones

walking on a cool fall day, accompanied by warm tones produced by groc granular synth

4. Groc - LED sequence with spatial sound

This video shows the first testing of the groc interface board, and includes the first audio demonstrations of spatial sound overlaid. Headphones recommended!

5. Groc Demo - Grain parameters

First demo of groc's grain parameters with a guitar loop as audio sample.

"Sculpt sound. Modulate everything. Do you groc?

Stunning, yes.

Slim, yes.

Powerhouse, also yes.
quad core 64-bit ARM processor
1GB RAM, 4GB of user storage
vivid DSI touch screen
cutting edge signal processing
fits in a bread box

Not like the others.

Groc demonstrates that a compact form can deliver unparalleled functionality. Access dozens of parameters in the custom granular synthesis engine with 4 grains encoders. Achieve one-of-a-kind manipulations of playback speed, shape multiple envelopes, edit audio sample crop and loop points, adjust 4 LFOs, 3 macros and morph between patches with just 8 more encoders. Add in an entire world of effects, accessed with just 4 more.
The large and vivid touch screen provides rich information and beautiful visualizations of your sounds, and enables deep functionality within just a touch or two. Is this where we mention the placard at Oddment HQ that reads, “Down with menu diving!”?

Patch without limits.

Every parameter on groc is a modulation destination, and connecting modulation sources is as easy as plugging in a patch cable (w/o the need to search in your closet).

To go with its myriad destinations, groc has a bounty of modulation sources: 4 LFOs, 4 envelopes, MIDI velocity, key tracking, polyphonic after touch and all the rest.
In the event you were hoping to use a physical patch cable, yes, you can use groc’s modulation sources to wiggle analog voltages via the 4 control outputs. Or configure them as inputs to control any of groc’s parameters with CV from your other gear, a sustain pedal or you name it.

Did you want to sequence a parameter, or draw a custom modulation curve on the touch screen? That seems reasonable and groc will support you. Do you want to connect a dozen or more modulation sources to the same parameter? That is far less reasonable, but that’s just, like, our opinion."

Learn more about Groc and Oddment Audio: www.oddmentaudio.com

Dalek Voice Tutorial

video upload by Alex Ball

"How to do the Dalek voice with a ring modulator."

With an ARP 2600 & KORG MS50.

AtomoSynth Koe Ladder + Koe Vactrol Jam!!

video upload by Atomosynth

"Hello World here, I connected the two Koe modules to create a bigger sound. Just fed the oscillator of one of them to the other and one of the adsr controls the ladder filter and the other controls the vca. Live recorded in multitrack set up with cubase."

Follow-up to this post.

Dave Smith Mopho x4 ► Sound Demo [1 HOUR]

video upload by Mr. Card

You can use the player controls to skip around.

"Check out my free Dave Smith Mopho x4 sample pack: https://bit.ly/mophox4samples

Contents:
00:00 Prophet 5 sounds
05:08 Ambient arp
10:19 Strings sound
13:44 Prophet 5 sounds + FX
20:16 Ambient jam
25:22 Soft lead
28:30 Organ sound
31:16 Ambient jam
39:31 Why I love Mopho x4?
44:15 Mopho x4 + Techno drums
47:12 Prophet 08 sounds
52:31 Mopho x4 in 10 minutes
01:02:46 R.I.P. Dave Smith | Mopho x4"

Hohner Gis SKYLINE 61p - Vintage Analog Synth/Drum Machine (1979)

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video upload by Alberto Napolioni

Currently listed on Reverb here. Pics captured below.

"Just some improvisations on this Rare Beauty!
the HOHNER/GIS SKYLINE 61P!

00:00 The Wizard
00:18 Communication Breakdown
00:29 Blue Sunset
00:45 Silikon Carpet
00:59 Elves
01:29 Skyline 78
02:12 Amiga Figa
02:21 Carpenter's Dream
02:29 Bubblewraps
02:42 Chiptuning
03:00 Buzz House
03:15 Where are you?
03:24 Broken Dreams
03:51 Dopamine
04:01 NES medley
04:28 Silikon Tissue
04:43 Sine Poly
04:55 Scatter Brain
05:13 Zelda 2 "Indoor Theme"
05:26 Skyline Rhytmn Machine/Arpeggiator/Acc

FXs Used on some patches:
OTO BIM delay
OTO BAM reverb"

via this auction

"An absolute rarity:

The ultra rare Hohner GIS Skyline 61p - Synth w built in Drum Machine!

I made a Demo video to show how it sounds this beauty. Check it below .

FULLY PRO SERVICED

Collector's Item

100% working conditions

It Comes with a Custom Brand new Case included!

The Skyline 61p has a very wide sonic palette with a lush unique timbre

It has a built in Drum Machine with a surprising "Cr78s" character!

It has also a built in speakers!"

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Cool Find: The Raconteurs Signature S-1 Stylophone (2008 Tour Item)

video upload by Musical Miscellany

You can find pics of one previously posted here.

"This was a cool pawn shop find. Back in 2008, The Raconteurs sold some limited edition S-1 Stylophones at their live shows. It's essentially a 2007 Stylophone Reissue with a special black & copper finish. The original would've included some tour memorabilia but this one didn't have it.

Intro - 0:00
Overview - 0:35
Quick Stylophone History - 1:58
Sound Demo - 3:13
Quick Comparison - 5:28
Final Thoughts - 6:22"

More Tiny Synths here:

See more Cool Finds here:

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Viper Synths Harmony - New MIDI Controller Designed for Orchestration Libraries Such as Spitfire

Watch Harmony in action, a MIDI controller designed for orchestration libraries such as Spitfire! video upload by Viper Synths

Also see the Viper Synths Robotron MIDI Controller

"This video shows music producer Dan Keen using Harmony our MIDI controller designed for controlling orchestration libraries such as Spitfire, Cinesamples and more.

HARMONY - Deluxe Digital Control.
Precise and comfortable control for your MIDI instrumental libraries.

Harmony is a USB MIDI controller designed for controlling orchestration libraries such as Spitfire, Cinesamples and more.
Fully assignable on the fly with a built in Control Change feature - the rotary "Technique" encoder allows you to browse techniques in all your Spitfire plugins (also works on Kontakt based librairies).

Control any plugin with more accuracy, detail, and precision with this universal MIDI device. It works with any plugin in, you're not limited to orchestration librairies.

Hand-made by David Jacopin in limited batches, HARMONY is a boutique device, opening new doors for expression and creativity.

Harmony gives your virtual instruments the uncompromising control of a conductor’s batton.

Universal Instrument Control - Infinitely Expressive
This deluxe and flexible instrument control provides a sleek feel, with deep control - in a stylish format.

OLED Display Screen
A clear OLED screen to see your values and CC assignments.

Two Smooth, Precise Sliders
Harmony features two 100mm sliders, which are smooth to the touch.
Usually Slider 1 is used for expression and Slider 2 for dynamics - but it can be used for anything.

Three Expressive Potentiometers
The 3 potentiometers can be used to control effects and other values - reverb, release, vibrato, you decide.

Assign Button & Technique Encoder
A switch to trigger the CC programmation and a rotary encoder to switch between instruments techniques.

Universal Control
You have maximum control over your Spitfire instruments. Harmony can also be assigned to any DAW or VST parameter.

USB Connection
Harmony is fitted with a USB-C port, and comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable converter.

Get yours at http://www.ViperSynths.com"

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BAF2024 - Wavesequencer Hyperion - Impressive Modular Software Synth

video upload by sonicstate

"At Buchla & Friends 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to chat to Paul from Wavesequencer about the Hyperion modular synth. The Hyperion is a VST-3 and AU plugin(also standalone) that is optimized for multiprocessing, allowing for up to 32 voices and 16 layers. Each layer acts as an individual modular patch with unlimited nodes, and there is also an arpeggiator and MPE mode for added versatility. The synth offers a wide range of synthesis types and comes with over 150 node types for patch design. It can be used for both complex and simple sounds, with the capability to handle sample playback and act as an effects processor as well. With its robust features and affordable price tag of $129, the Hyperion offers immense value and has been flying under the radar until now.

For more information about the Hyperion synth and to check out demo videos, visit Wavesequencer on Tracktion Market place.

There's also Theia, a patch player product that provides access to Hyperion's patches at half the price. Theia is a curated set of patches with more musical presets. For keyboard players, while still offering the flexibility to edit levels, arpeggiation settings, and more. To learn more about Theia, visit the Traction marketplace.

Overall, the Hyperion synth impressed with its powerful capabilities, clean UI design, and the dedication of its one-man developer. As a synthesizer, effects processor, and patch player, the Hyperion offers a range of possibilities for both keyboard players and those interested in generative ambient patch generation. With wavesequencer.com as a resource for demo videos, users can get a better sense of the synth's potential.

https://www.tracktion.com/products/hy..."

A Handful of Patterns on the Sonicware Liven Mega Synthesis

video upload by Robbeken

"When I was a kid my family got a Sega Genesis (Megadrive) at Christmas.

I’ve been cursed by a love for FM synths since…

I’m so dang nostalgic for the sounds and music of that era that when this little groovebox was announced I ordered right away!

Liven Mega Synthesis…
M-Sega S-Genesis… ?

I got the flu right when it arrived so I hadn’t spent as much time with it as I planned.
I got better!

It’s battery powered so I take it with me sometimes to play on work lunch breaks, or chilling on the sofa with family.

Here are a handful of patterns I’ve been playing on it. You may recognize couple from games!

Not only do I love the gritty crunchy sounds of this thing, I like how the sequencer works; especially its stutter and random modes. They’re great for fills on drums and grooves on bass.

🦔

For great justice."

First melody on the Liven Mega Synthesis

video upload by Q Noise

"Just got my Sonicware Liven Mega Synthesis and I'm having a lot of fun with it."

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-mega...

Arp Odyssey Day One !

video upload by Circuit 3

"Remembering my first jam with the @korgusa ARP ODYSSEY #ThrowbackThursday #synth #classic 🔥"

Gary Numan Are `Friends` Electric? ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite tracks from the late 70s.
by Tubeway Army 1979
written and produced by Gary Numan

featured: Moog Minimoog and Arp Odyssey mk.3

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/album..."

Behringer Edge & Crave Combo Patches + Samples. No Talk Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Welcome to the soundset for the semi-modular synthesizers Behringer EDGE + CRAVE. It is a collection of 50 presets (+50 CRAVE patterns) that include basses, drums/percussion, leads, plucks, textures, FXs.
There is a wide range of sound colors inside the pack: massive and gentle, aggressive and soft, bright and dull, melodic and inharmonic tones, straight and polymetric patterns.

📚 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/behr...

The main point of the soundset is the high level of interconnection, not just syncing the two synths with independent timbres (individual patches for EDGE and CRAVE are also available on my website).
In this patchbook, the timbres of the synths are soldered and can’t exist separately:
🔸 they modulate each other with LFO and Envelopes
🔸 a sequence from one synth change parameters on the other one
🔸 gates and triggers interaction breaks predictable patterns
🔸 audio signals from OSCs may be used as modulation sources to create harmonies/intervals or crazy experimental inharmonic tones
🔸 or they may be used just as audio sources that go to the other synth to be processed with its (different) filter and envelope and get the «second life».

At the same time, they play different and distinct roles; it’s not a sonic mess, but two synths working in close cooperation.

📝 Each page contains notes explaining how the patch works, which parameters are worth tweaking during playback, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. By making these settings consciously and trying the things mentioned in the notes, you will learn a lot about the synths and discover their true depth.

To recreate these patches, you will need up to 12 patch cords.
There are audio examples of all patches inside the folder with the soundset.

💽 Each patch has audio examples presented in three variants: EDGE only, CRAVE only, and both together.
💽 Additionally, there's a separate folder containing WAV samples with the same timbres, along with Scale and BPM information. These samples can be used inside a sampler or DAW to achieve the exact sound heard in the examples. Feel free to slice them for one-shots or loops; they serve as excellent material for further editing and processing.

I added delays/reverbs and pads to create a musical context.
They are not included in the soundset."

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Mike Dean Building a Track Is Analog Synth Mayhem | The Process

video upload by Reverb

"Even if you don't know his name, you know Mike Dean's sound. The super-producer and "Synth God" solo artist is a pillar of modern music production. The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Madonna, Jay-Z, Christine and the Queens—these artists and more have made classics with Dean, and that's just his recent work.

Before that, he helped craft a whole era of Southern hip-hop with the likes of Scarface, Geto Boys, UGK, and Devin the Dude, after getting his start as Selena's keyboardist and musical director.

Ahead of an upcoming solo performance at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre on March 1, we got the chance to see the genius at work, learning first-hand exactly why so many artists seek him out.

Get tickets to the Wiltern show: https://bit.ly/3whQRMa

Shop Synths Like Mike's on Reverb

Mike Dean's YouTube Channel: https://shorturl.at/cfsI0
Mike Dean's Website: https://shorturl.at/bhBLX
Mike Dean on Instagram: https://shorturl.at/crT06

0:00-10:42 - Part One: The Studio
10:43 - Part Two: Building A Track"

Mike Dean - Making of "Challenger" (Live via Stream)

video upload by MIKE DEAN

"Mike Dean in the studio creating the track "Challenger" from the album 4:22 live via Twitch stream on Day 11 of the 422 jams.

4:22 now available on all platforms.

Official Site
https://mwamusic.com"

Novation Supernova II SN 6256

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Oberheim FVS-1 Four Voice SN 0720 w/ Dr. Sound TKAWAmod.

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"This is the Oberheim 4-voice, FVS-1. It is in excellent condition physically, with only a few minor blemishes in the original tolex and functionally it‘s 100%. It has just undergone a complete service by Patchwork NYC, where the keyboard, knobs and switches were checked and cleaned. All the electronics were checked and calibrated and the programmer was completely restored resulting in a perfectly functional programmer section, which is quite rare for a 4-voice.

There are two mods: 1, the power cord has been replaced with a standard IEC type. 2, In 1996, Takeshi Kawana made a custom 3.5” jack interface panel that allows gate, cv, audio input to the filter and filter cv for each of the 4 voices."

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Original Oberheim OB-X 61-Key 6-Voice Synthesizer w/ MIDI

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Roland System 100 Model 102 Expander Synthesizer

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"Roland System 100 Model 102 Expander, a hard-to-find piece in the System 100 puzzle! Fully serviced with electrolytic recap and calibration. Complete your set!"

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Buchla Format 200 Series Analog modular Synthesizer

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"Custom Buchla format analog modular synthesizer, inside a birch plywood carrying case with closable-patched lid in great working shape.

Includes 12 professionally built and calibrated modules. 18 stackable Pomona banana cables of various size, 8 Pamona MDP-S banana jumpers, 16 tini jack cables in three sizes and power supply with IEC cable.

Modules are as follows:

258 Dual Oscillator
285 Frequency Shifter
266 Source Of Uncertainty
281 Quad Function Generator
292C Quad Lopass Gate
207 Mixer/Preamplifier
259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator
291 Dual Voltage Controlled Filter
257 Dual Voltage Processor
256 Dual Control Voltage Adder
277 Signal Delay Unit
294 Four Channel Comb Filter

This synth sounds amazing and has included some hard to find chips as parts of the circuits including the original Buchla spec microphone preamp and some very hard to find SSM chips in the 258. It’s been a joy to put together and use and I hope it will go to a home where it’s appreciated. Thanks for looking!"

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Quasimidi PolyMorph Sequence Synthesizer

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"The PolyMorph sequencer / synthesizer is a full featured and powerful virtually analog synthesizer that assumes an evolved form and purpose of its breakthrough hit predecessor - the RaveOLution 309! First the sounds: the PolyMorph is four synths loaded with synth and drum sounds geared towards electronica and other forms of synthesizer music. Individual ADSR's and filters per oscillator make for a totally tweakable and flexible synthesizer. The sequencer: 16 step, 8 variations, 4 parts or instruments. Parts and even notes can be muted or changed in real time to build and decompose your grooves or synth textures. There are also preset phrase patterns to play around with.

Aside from sounding amazing, the PolyMorph is beefed up by a great set of effects. Add distortion, EQing, reverb, chorus, flange, etc. to each of the four parts independently! The controls, knobs and sequencer can all be controlled via MIDI for in-studio use, however the impressive multi-effects implementation alone is a major hint that the PolyMorph is a machine suited for live, DJ and on the fly music production."

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Ageispolis after an hour with a Seqtrak

video upload by sj p

"I judge grooveboxes and other sequencer/synth combos on my ability to recreate old Aphex Twin tunes within an hour of unboxing them :) This is my effort at Aphex Twin's Ageispolis, completely from memory on a Yamaha Seqtrak with stock sounds, which took about an hour to do without even using the app/screen. Surprisingly intuitive little thing, I like it much more than I thought I would :)"

buchla music easel techno 1

video upload by nick kwas

Retroverb Lancet: More Than Just a Spring Reverb

video upload by vermonagear

"We have several spring reverb products, but Retroverb Lancet is our most versatile. It has a multimode filter, a VCA section, and an overdrive.

For modulation sources, Retroverb Lancet has an LFO that can be synced to incoming gate signals, an envelope generator, and an envelope follower.

Do you know the typical sound of a spring reverb that has been kicked? With Retroverb Lancet, you can create that sound with the push of a button, or even trigger it with an external gate signal thanks to its unique CRASH function.

Retroverb Lancet is so flexible that it can even create percussive sounds. We made all the sounds in this video using it. If you want to learn more about Retroverb Lancet, please visit our homepage (www.vermona.com). You can also leave your comments below, and we will be happy to answer them.

Your VERMONA crew from the Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach"

Expressive E Osmose Recensione (Review ITA + Subtitles)

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Click the CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles.

UVI Introduces Aurora - Textured Piano

video uploads by UVI

"Discover Aurora, a revered concert grand, reinvented with textures and atmosphere to create a uniquely modern and emotive piano experience."

via https://www.uvi.net/aurora

UVI Aurora comes from the need for a creative, modern-oriented piano sound - reinforcing the piano's powerful tonal signature with a wide range of curated textural elements and atmospheres for a completely new, and uniquely expressive experience.

From playful and delicate to brooding and atmospheric, the sounds of Aurora are rich with emotion and deep with creative possibility. Explore new inspirations, create breathtaking sonic tapestries, and rediscover the piano as an innovative and definitively modern studio instrument.

Creative Multi-Layer Engine
The sounds of Aurora are threaded together with 3 discrete sonic signatures; a concert grand piano, a dual-layer texture engine, and an atmosphere layer - each deeply editable, offering unique emotional components that can be sculpted to create evocative new instruments.

An Exquisite Acoustic Grand
Aurora’s piano sound is based on a world-class concert grand recorded at the renowned Guillaume Tell sound stage in Paris. This meticulously sampled piano offers an extraordinarily natural playing experience, accurately relaying the most subtle and nuanced performances thanks to a combination of deep-sampling and advanced scripting.

Textures and Atmosphere
Aurora expands on the piano's distinct sound with a curated selection of textures and atmospheres. Explore dozens of unique augmentations and custom-made sonic reinforcements, arranged in categories including: Attack, Keys, Machines, Material, Nature, Orchestra, Electronic, Keyboard, and World.

Deep Sound Design
Each of Aurora's 3 discrete sound engines is outfitted with its own editor, offering powerful and intuitive controls over source, amplitude, pitch, dynamics, and tone, while a dual LFO modulation engine and integrated Motion designer allow you to easily and precisely add movement throughout your patch.

Semi-Modular FX
The sounds of Aurora are only the beginning thanks to an all-new semi-modular effects engine. 3 customizable effect slots can be outfitted with any combination of Drive, Tone, Grains, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Redux, and Convolver, with dedicated multimode Delay and Reverb, EQ, and Limiter effects to finalize your sound. Over 50 creative preset chains are included, arranged in categories including: Cloud, Echo, Experimental, Lo-Fi, Phase, and Room.

Powerful One-Knob Controls
Quickly make broad stroke changes to your sound with powerful one-knob controls on Aurora's main page, including: Color, Dynamics, Mute, and Intensity. Here you can also quickly explore Aurora's library of effect chains, adjust overall effect mix, and set the limiter threshold. Each of these parameters make for powerful performance controls, perfect for automation.

A Mastering Toolbox for Your Sounds & Music // Golden Master Pedal from Endorphines

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"The idea of some live mix polish, simple hardware mastering for modular/dawless/live set ups or simple a characterful parallel processor and DI box is certainly an exciting one. The Golden Master from Endorphines builds on inspiration from classic ‘90s mastering rack units and their experiences with live performances with synths & modular and puts together a box of multi band compression, EQ and multi band stereo mid/side based stereo enhancement.

This pedal version offers presets, sidechain or expression pedal inputs, stereo ins and outs, per band mutes (handy for setting up each band but also as a performative frequency dependent set of mutes!) and parallel processing (i.e. dry/wet mixing) options.

Info, manual etc // https://www.endorphin.es/modules/p/go..."

AKAI MPC KEY 37 JAM001 #techno #acid #ambient #newage #akai #mpc #mpckey37

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Prototype phase - Buchla Music Easel 208

video upload by Roland Klinkenberg

"Prototype phase, audio cuts out along the way but you get the idea. Kinda adds to the prototype feel...
Without getting specific, this will turn the 208 into a 2 channel drum machine kinda...but things might change 🙂"

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