Sunday, April 07, 2024
Constant Hope
video upload by Wake Rise Fall
"I don't play guitar much anymore but I'd like to. Here is some guitar."
Morpheus | A tribute to Dave Rossum and E-mu Systems
video upload by Cinematic Laborat
"Back in the 80's, I used to own an E-mu Proteus 2 and the legendary Emulator IV sampler. I noticed the Morpheus, but I did not pay much attention to it, because I felt the Emulator could record samples AND do Z-plane synthesis. No idea what it was, never used it. But the Morpheus became an ambient legend because of those Z-Planes. The specs didn't make much sense. It offered three AHDSR envelopes and two complex 8-stage function generators per voice, where each stage could do something different and you could jump to a stage based on conditions (like key velocity) With the knowledge I have today I'd immediately say WOW.
E-mu Systems is gone (due to the PC/Mac), but Dave Rossum's creations live on in Eurorack. The Assimil8or could be compared to the Emulator sampler. Control Forge is the multi-segment conditional function generator and the Morpheus now only provides the Z-Plane filter. To get an idea, it's like a 3D wavetable for filters you can traverse with X, Y and Z coordinates mapped to frequency, morph and amplitude (not 100% sure).
So yes, I was thrilled to give it a try. I hooked up Plaits and a bunch of LFO's, only to discover it sounded like crap. Que? Yes. Plaits came in too hot so I had to use a VCA. Uncontrolled CV can make the Morpheus explode in extreme clipping which the module - and your 24 bit audio interface - can't possibly handle. So It needs a limiter too if you just throw CV at it. After one day of shooting video I was very disappointed and almost decided to put it back in the box and do something else. I checked videos from collegue YouTubers and it all sounded 'more is less' with the frantic filter changes, clicks, pops and digital harshness. Terrible. Was this it? It can't be. Not from Dave Rossum.
It's impossble to cut a long story short now, but I studied the old Morpheus brochure and listened to some orginal sounds. Then all the pieces fell together. It sounds best when used like the old E-mu. It needs a polyphonic source, a big pad or a collection of moody samples. It needs a clever function generator, like two chained Maths or a Buchla 281 quad function generator. Or a ZADAR! I tried a little proof of concept with Knobula Poly Cinematic and one Maths, and yes. This is the way. In the final patch I used BitBox with a bed of three layered samples (Emulator!) and three complex functions from Zadar, triggered by Maths. And there it was. A eurorack Morpheus doing true Z-Plane Synthesis."
revisiting (h)ours: full synth performance (Prophet 10)
video upload by shookmusic
"Here is a full synth recording of a song of mine called '(h)ours). It first appeared on my album Spectrum a few years ago. The original was made on a DX7 and a Prophet 08. Vinyl Re-press of Spectrum is available in my shop: https://bit.ly/3ODtrEm ❤
Today I thought it would be nice to revisit this one on my Prophet 10, it's a really nice piece to perform I think and I should play it more often haha.
This time I play it very expressive and soft on the prophet 10 synthesizer, with an alternate simple beat i programmed. This song is very emotional for me and playing this really calms me.
Pad is from my Yamaha SY77
SSL Six for all inputs with some compression
I hope you all enjoy! much love all,
-Jasper"
A Take on the Sequential Take 5 !
video upload by Yuki The Synth Dr
0:00 opening demo
1:00 Opening thoughts (pros and cons)
5:33 sounds and making patches
18:20 closing
Note regarding the filter, it's actually based on the Prophet-5 Rev 4. Via Sequential where you can find additional info:
LOW-PASS FILTER
Four-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice, based on Prophet-5 Rev 4 design
Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
Bi-polar filter envelope amount
KORG Pa5X Is Here! Unboxing, First Impressions and Demo
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"You asked for it! Korg's flagship Top-Of-The-Line KORG Pa5X PROFESSIONAL ARRANGER KEYBOARD is finally in the shack! Unboxing, first impressions review and demo of the styles and sounds."
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com
Exploring Modular Delays!
video upload by The Unperson
"Delay is my favourite effect! In today's video I explore various delay effects in the eurorack realm, and some different techniques for making music! What is your favourite delay of all time?
CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Sampling Trails
5:07 - Clocked Delay
10:49 - Send & Return
14:16 - Sound on Sound
18:51 - Delay Chains
21:40 - Outro"
lil ambient sesh - *moving day* (NORNS rachim JAM)
video upload by tworoundrobins
"deep apologies, but no talkie this week. I heavily underestimated how much work moving flats would take me...I did manage to record a short jam however and will be returning to talkies next week! thank you for your patience and and thank you for sticking around!
i'm using a new script by infinitedigits called rachim and it sounds massive! it's using it's own SC engine and the ears don't fool you - it does sound absolutely wonderful. do give it a spin!
#norns #monome #jam
rachim is a generative sequencer by @infinitedigits
https://github.com/schollz/rachim/tre..."
New Moog Muse 8 Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer in the Works?
Visible Controls:
Oscillator 2
Oscillator 1>2 Cross Mod w/ ammount knob?
Frequency knob
16' 8' 4' 2' Octave Range switch
Triangle to Sawtooth shape knob
Pulsewidth knob w/ PWM input
Wave Mix - mod input for the waveshapes or additional waveforms? Note the five marks.
Mixer Section with Sliders for:
OSC 1
RING MOD
OSC 2
MOD OSC
NOISE
OVERLOAD
KEBOARD Tracking on right for the filter?
ARPEGGIATOR
Two new images. Note the five slider caps match above.
Follow-up to this post.
DEMO - From Goa To Psytrance 2 - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by A Force Truly Evil
video upload by Isotonik Studios
"A collection of 128 velocity-sensitive patches (64 original new patches + 64 additional bonus variations) focus on Psytrance and Goatrance sounds.
Includes hypnotic basslines, evolving synths, Virus-inspired sharp FM leads, 303 acid lines, Psychedelic effects and much more…
32 Basses (also usable as leads)
32 Leads/Arps
32 Polys
16 Pads
16 Effects
This pack is complete with 64 Psytrance samples with synthetic kicks and snares combined with an extensive collection of percussion, effects and synths.
11 Kicks
13 Snares/claps
8 Hi-hats
16 Percussions
8 Effects/Voices
8 Bass/Synths
PLUS!
24 Additional samples of kicks, snares, basses and synths.
18 High quality sessions/projects covering a wide spectrum of Psychedelic Trance styles, Full On, Classic Goa, Nu Skool Goa and Dark Psy.
Sessions include several scenes.
Includes additional sessions with new reverb and delay settings.
FROM GOA TO PSYTRANCE 2 MACRO SETTINGS
All macros follow the parameters assigned on Circuit Tracks.
Macro 1: Fatness and wideness, mix of oscillator detuning, unison and chorus for a fattened sound with more stereo amplitude/FM amount.
Macro 2: Filter frequency modulation via LFO/LFO rate.
Macro 3: Amp envelope release/amp envelope decay.
Macro 4: Filter envelope depth (first half for negative modulation, and second half for positive).
Macro 5: Filter frequency.
Macro 6: Resonance.
Macro 7: Portamento.
Macro 8: Distortion.
PLEASE NOTE: From Goa To Psytrance 2 is only compatible with Circuit Tracks, only From Goa To Psytrance is compatible with Circuit Tracks and Original Circuit.
AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."
RobinHan | Circuit Track w/ Model Cycle Jam
video upload by Robin翰
"Novation Circuit Tracks w/ Elektron Model:Cycle
make up my mind to get a Novation Circuit Tracks,
using its midi track to control M:C is a very decent workflow."
Background Modulars No.4 - Moog Modular
video upload by Memetune Studio
"Can't find a vintage Moog Modular 3C system to create a self-generating patch on? No worries! Just put this video on in the background (in full-screen mode), and have the next best thing 😁
This patch uses 10 VCOs, 3 VCAs, 4 envelopes, 1 filter, 2 sequencers, a VC Delay, a noise going through the Fixed Filter Bank, some sub-mixers, a slew and a stereo Matrix Mixer to create a slowly evolving, slightly haunting ambient tone poem"
"Ghostly Halo" - Chilled Trip Hop
video upload by Electronisounds Audio
"'There are events afoot in the skies above us... There is a major solar eclipse on Monday: total in North America, partial in Europe. Also, the comet Pons-Brooks is at its closest to the Sun at the moment. This comet is also known as The Devil Comet!
What could it all mean? Do these celestial happenings herald the end of the world? Do you find spiritual rebirth and joy in the re-emergence of the sun from the darkness of an eclipse? Why does a comet have horns like a devil?
There are so may different ways in which you can take inspiration from the solar shenanigans; make us a jam which might be full of ominous foreboding, or joyful excitement, or cosmic wonder. Or a tune to pacify the devil as he gets off the comet for a look around your studio? Most importantly, have fun making your music!"
Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!
▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"
Korg E2S Ep 2 Analog Clock Sync Out
video upload by O.Z. Hall
"This episode demonstrates using the "sync out" clock to drive the timing for a modular eurorack system, the Behringer System 55, including 960 sequencer. It includes details of configuring the Electribe 2 clock and sync output.
TIMECODE
0:00 - Series Intro
0:32 - Overview
1:18 - Demo Sync with Behringer System 55
3:08 - Required Parameter Settings
5:33 - Sync Unit Parameter Demo"
Missing Link ML:2 by Circuit Happy - Eurorack Synchronisation with DAW / Link
video upload by MATTHS
"The easy way to sync your modular to anything else - with Ableton Link.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/matths
WEBSITE - www.matthsmatthsmatths.com"
Yamaha MDF1 / very unsexy, but such a useful tool back in the day
video upload by Espen Kraft
"A necessary tool back in the day. A storage device that could hold all my sequences, patches and other sysex data. Going out to a gig I relied on the Yamaha MDF1 to load back my sequences from my Alesis MMT-8. The latter did not have a build in floppy drive, as was the case with most sequencers at the lower end of the price range, hence the need for external storage devices.
After selling my MDF1 (or was it trashed? I can't remember...) in the early 90s, I've been looking for one again. To expand my collection of Yamaha sequencer stuff from that time. I don't NEED this today, but it's fun to look back and realize that the muscle memory (to use it) is still there after 35 years. Barely.
A big thanks to Chris from CPmagnetic media for sending me this one with one of his Quick Disk emulators installed. Check out his stuff here: https://www.ebay.com/str/cpmagneticmedia"
JP-8000 Virtual Analog Keyboard Synthesizer
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
SN G43928
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via this listing
"This unit is the US Version and is in very good condition and full working order. It sounds great! There are minor scratches on the sides and bottom, as shown in the photos, but the main faceplate of the synth is in great condition with only small blemishes. The left wood end-plate has some discoloration, as also shown in the photos.
Due to the slow refresh rate of the alpha-numeric displays on this synth, some of the later photos in this listing did not capture all of the text, as my camera's shutter speed caught the screens mid-refresh. However, this is just an artifact of the camera image, and the earlier photos in the listing show that all of the displays are working properly despite their age."
via this listing
"This unit is the US Version and is in very good condition and full working order. It sounds great! There are minor scratches on the sides and bottom, as shown in the photos, but the main faceplate of the synth is in great condition with only small blemishes. The left wood end-plate has some discoloration, as also shown in the photos.
Due to the slow refresh rate of the alpha-numeric displays on this synth, some of the later photos in this listing did not capture all of the text, as my camera's shutter speed caught the screens mid-refresh. However, this is just an artifact of the camera image, and the earlier photos in the listing show that all of the displays are working properly despite their age."
Jurgen Haible Living Vocoder MINT
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this listing
"20 band analog vocoder
Based on EMS 5000 with some improvements
Made by a pro tech using only branded parts from Mouser, Arrow, Digikey
Also some vintage NOS ICs are used
1% Polypropylene capacitors in filter chains
1% metal film resistors
Electronics is housed in a nice plywood case
It's the best vocoder you can find for the money"
via this listing
"20 band analog vocoder
Based on EMS 5000 with some improvements
Made by a pro tech using only branded parts from Mouser, Arrow, Digikey
Also some vintage NOS ICs are used
1% Polypropylene capacitors in filter chains
1% metal film resistors
Electronics is housed in a nice plywood case
It's the best vocoder you can find for the money"
Roland System 100m vintage modular synth synthesizer
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via this listing
"Super clean near mint Roland System 100m D set from mid 70's. Was serviced by pro shop prior to my purchasing 1 year ago. As clean and sweet as they come.
Only very minor wood blemishes and super clean metal."
SNs
112 900961
121 900860
130 910922
140 921153
150 921042
via this listing
"Super clean near mint Roland System 100m D set from mid 70's. Was serviced by pro shop prior to my purchasing 1 year ago. As clean and sweet as they come.
Only very minor wood blemishes and super clean metal."
SNs
112 900961
121 900860
130 910922
140 921153
150 921042
Roland Roland RS-101 Brass and Strings Analog Synthesizer SN 401656
Vector Synthesizer プリセット95-Arp Clicksで遊んでみた！｜ Hardware Machine Liveの道
video upload by TSUYOSHI SASAKI official
"すべてのプリセット音を聴いて、95音色目のArp Clicksが気になったので、色々試しつつ遊んでみました。 ツマミをグリグリ、楽しいっすね！
初めて触るハードウェアのワクワク感、あんな事やこんな事いろいろイジってみますので、楽しんでいただけたらと思います。"
Googlish:
"After listening to all the preset sounds, I was interested in the 95th tone, Arp Clicks, so I started playing around with it, trying out various sounds.
Griggling the knobs is fun!
I hope you enjoy the excitement of touching hardware for the first time, and trying out all kinds of things."
Full playlist:
Sidraxia! Glitch inputs go wild with Palmelund Controller 🎮🎛️🤘
video upload by LesjaMusic
"The Sidrax glitch inputs, according to the manual:
'Two green jacks, that are 'glitch' inputs. They cause the boundary conditions of each oscillator to wire to the output of another. A modulation inspired by circuit bending.'
If you modulate the oscillator that is wired to the one with the glitch input (if you get my drift), you can get wild results. Off screen, Microcosm and Cocoquantus add to the fun.
#ciatlonbarde #sidrax #palmelundsynthesizers #hologrammicrocosm #cocoquantus #ambientcuration #synth_food #welcometospacelounge #haveyoubeenfound #ambient #ambientmusic #glitchmusic #bananasynth"
Eventide Harmonizer H949 Demo with Sequential Circuits drumtraks
video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics
"Eventide H949 Harmonizer demo of functions/capabilites with a Sequential Circuits Drumtraks. Recorded straight into a UA Volt interface.
Restored at Synth Tailor Electronics. Visit our website for sales, repairs and sending in your vintage synthesizers, drum machines, outboard gear, vintage effects and tape machines to get restored.
www.synthtailorelectronics.com"
Well Refined Cyberpunk Blade Runner Sci fi Music (Korg Minilogue XD Ambient)
video upload by PARKER
"As the many ideas for my 100th video swept around my head, in the end it just made sense for me to return to my synth roots in order to celebrate just how far I've come as a synthesist, composer, and improviser of music.
This, the Blade Runner style saw waves sound is where it all began for me. Both as a synth player and as a YouTuber. Way back when I first started filming with my XD you can see my cover of the Blade Runner 'Main Theme' by Vangelis. This video is an improvisation using a Blade Runner style patch that I made fresh and you can hear just how much thicker, refined, and better created it is through my few years of experience. Clearly my knowledge in this time has only gotten bigger and what better way to celebrate this than by showing how far I've come since the original video."
Blade Runner Main Theme - Korg Minilogue XD Cover
video upload by PARKER
"All sounds Korg Minilogue XD..."
Vermona PERfourMER mkII
video upload by rimela
"Multitrack recordings of the Vermona PERfourMER mkII. All sounds are made with the PERfourMER mkII. Sequencers used: Dotcom Q960, Moon Modular M569 and Future Retro Revolution. All processing in Ableton Live. Special thanks to Thomas at Vermona for lending the PERfourMER mkII."
Saturday DnB 🌃 - Circuit Tracks, JX-08, Microfreak
video upload by smokey64 synth
"My first album, 1994, is available now on major streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/smokey64
Bandcamp: https://smokey64.bandcamp.com/
A little liquid-ish DnB for your Saturday night 🌊"
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