At The Mana Tree - Watching The Stars Fall to Earth.

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

"An Ambient fantasy track !

I used the @SequentialLLC Trigon 6 polymod to make this along with the @walrusaudioeffects Meraki and @strymon BigSky MX."

Roland RDE-1800 × TR-66

video upload by Rec Gear Demos

Bheringer Shares Their Enigma - Buchla Music Easel Prototype

via Behringer "We're excited to share our latest Enigma prototype as we get closer to the final product. It's a very complex design, particularly with the addition of total patch memory. We hope you enjoy the vibrant colors! 🙂"

Behringer Introduces UB-1 Micro

via Behringer
"Here is the little brother of the UB-Xa. Same sound and analog circuitry and with full MIDI. We’re targeting 49 USD.

What do you think?"

I think it used to be the UB-1 Spirit

The M.E.M.S Project at Buchla & Friends

video upload by Logan Mannstrane

"January 27th, 2024

As an avid enthusiast of Buchla format modules, I couldn’t resist attending the Buchla & Friends event in downtown Los Angeles. Armed with my camera, I set out to capture the essence of such a unique gathering. I documented the event and later layered my footage with performances on an array of Buchla format setups, featuring gear from Buchla, Keen Association, 1979.ws, Studio.H, Roman/Verbos clones and Buchla re-issues to create an electrifying soundtrack.

The highlight of the event was the M.E.M.S talk by Chip Flynn and Mark Milanovich, which delved into the legacy of Don Buchla. Their dedication to recreating the original designs is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to record with the M.E.M.S modules myself, their live sound was phenomenal. I hope this HDR video provides a vivid glimpse into their meticulous craftsmanship.

Discover more about M.E.M.S:
https://www.memsproject.info/"

Black Corporation Deckard's Dream soundscape - Where electric dreams escape imagination

video upload by MIDERA

"The Black Corporation Deckard's Dream. Sometimes, you may hear something cut in and out. That is MIX I, which, for whatever reason (one that evades me) I cannot figure out the source of this issue. I think it happens twice, so my apologies for that.

This was really the first time I played with this. You should understand that this is not really a simple synthesizer to figure out. I know it is based on the CS-80, but whoever designed that had some interesting ideas about how to name and how to make sliders function (sometimes down is up?). I don't know how to feel about that.

The sound from this thing is quite interesting - but I'll let you judge for yourself on what you think of it.

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb."

shortwave radio

video upload by Morenook

Sisters 👩‍❤️‍👩 (Vermona Perfourmer Mk2 + H9 // DRM-1 Mk4 + Bigsky + Lethargy // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"As I've been posting a couple of Youtube Shorts lately, I made this "very long" video this time (the longest one on the channel, other than the "Going live at home video" https://youtu.be/qgIxJwxzqlA 😊).

For this one, I used 2 analog instruments (Perfourmer Mk2 and DRM-1 Mk4) sequenced by the Keystep Pro (KSP) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list....
I made heavy use of a lot of cool features of the KSP like: polymeter, randomness, step skip, looper, transposing within scale, scenes, individual drum mutes, quick toggle between 2 drum patterns (this one is a bit of a trick of mine) 🤩

So the track starts with the KSP's Track 4 sequencing voices 3 & 4 of the Perfourmer (going through the H9 using its tape delay effect, where you can clearly hear the nostalgic "wow & flutter").

I then unmute the KICK and SNARE (played by the DRM-1) abd BASS (played by the Perfourmer, but going out DRY by its seperate audio output).

The other tracks are then unmuted and I start to transpose live the played sequences (you know I love this feature, right?).

Further on I use the KSP's "Scene" feature to load different patterns for the "chorus" part.
You can hear me playing with some parameters of the DRM-1's CLAP sound, which is going through the Dreadbox Lethargy analog phaser (using the DRM-1's handy insert jack!).
I also trigger manually a couple of times the MULTI voice of the DRM-1 (which is going through the Bigsky reverb), for the build etc.

The track then heads to a more "experimental" outro part consisting of 5 step patterns (where I shifted the analog phaser from the CLAP insert jack to the HIHAT2 insert jack).

* Hardware used *

// BASS:
- Vermona Perfourmer Mk2 Voice 1

// SYNTHS:
- Vermona Perfourmer Mk2 Voice 2, Voices 3&4 + Eventide H9 Max (tape delay) + Pill (ducking pedal, triggered by the KICK from DRM-1)

// DRUMS:
- Vermona DRM-1 Mk4 (8-voice analog drum synth) with Strymon Bigsky reverb (on the MULTI's output) and Dreadbox Lethargy analog phaser (on the CLAP's output in insert mode, then HIHAT2)

// SEQUENCER:
- Arturia Keystep Pro"

DSI Prophet 12 soundscape II - We go on because there is no other way

video upload by MIDERA

"Another take at the Prophet 12. Had to reupload because I found that the video/audio were off. Whoops -_-

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb."

Fenix IV visualized in 2 HP

video upload by Vaski Embedded

"Fenix IV visualized on 2x Vaski Lights [see this post]

Analyzer modes in order of appearance:
- Spectrogram
- 3-band levels with peak indicators: bass=orange, mid=turquoise, treble=purple
- Audio oscilloscope, color=frequency content
- 3-band and 1-band level meters
- CV bipolar voltage
- CV oscilloscope on Wobbler
- Tuner
- Stereo peak and RMS meters with the Fenix Dual Delay"

Udo Super Gemini Digital/Analog Synthesizer | Demo Video | Presets & Arpeggiator | Retro Gear Shop

video upload by Retro Gear Shop

"Want to purchase an UDO Super Gemini and save? Contact us for possibilities with the subject line: UDO Super Gemini sales@retrogearshop.com
Retro Gear Shop are authorized UDO dealers."

https://retrogearshop.com/

Retro Gear Shop on eBay

Processed Mellotron M4000D May 31st 2024

video upload by John L Rice

"A quick and dirty Mellotron noodle. I currently can’t stand for long (foot issue) so I took some experimental noodling audio and some rough snapshots of the gear used and edited it all into a video FWIW.

So it's the Mellotron M4000D Rack was processed through a Club Of The Knobs fixed filter bank and channel enhancer with 6 outputs of the channel enhancer mixed by Modcan and Moon mixers and returned to the main Allen and Heath mixer for some additional EQ and effects processing from Strymon pedals Mobius, DECO, and BigSky, plus a touch of reverb from the Lexicon MX400."

Intellijel Cascadia - Hidden Function: The Entropic Sequence Generator

video upload by Intellijel

"Did you know about Cascadia’s hidden function - the E.S.G?

It’s short for Entropic Sequence Generator, and it’s an alternative mode to the LFO on Envelope B. In this video, Matt explains what it is, how it works and the 2 methods to enable it. Get random, get weird!

Note: The E.S.G. was added in Firmware update 1.3+ - Please update your firmware version if older than this.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Setting up the E.S.G.
01:15 - Method 1 - Enable on Hardware
01:45 - Method 2 - Enable with the Intellijel Config app
02:10 - Quick patch
02:15 - E.S.G. Controls - Rise
03:02 - E.S.G. Controls - Fall
03:30 - E.S.G. Controls - Shape
04:15 - Modulating the E.S.G.
05:36 - Summary

Latest Cascadia Firmware:
Mac: https://intellijel.com/downloads/firm...
Win: https://intellijel.com/downloads/firm...

Download the Intellijel Config App:
Mac: https://intellijel.com/downloads/firm...
Win: https://intellijel.com/downloads/firm...

Patch notes:
E.S.G Enabled
ENV B Out --- Mixuverter In (for range control)
Mixuverter Out --- VCO A Pitch In
ENV B EOF Out --- ENV A Gate In
ENV A Out --- VCF FM3 In
ENV A Out --- Normalled - VCA A Mod
LFO X Out --- ENV B Fall Mod In (to modulate seq length)
LFO Y Out --- ENV B Rise Mod In (to modulate seq rate)
LFO Z Out --- ENV B Shape Mod In (to modulate regen probability)"

Cycling '74 RNBO 1.3 Web-Editor & Sysex Raw MIDI (patch share)

video upload by Cycling '74

"Here, Tom @tomhallsonics explores the new real-time Web Editor for Raspberry Pi, which was released in the recent RNBO 1.3 release.

This patch uses several RNBO-made modules to create a system in the browser for real-time sysex messaging and control of the Elektron Machinedrum. Similar methods could be used to create control patches for any type of hardware that can receive sysex.

Download Patch: https://assets.cycling74.com/web/patc..."

Exploring Arbhar // EPILOGUE Exploring Morphagene

video upload by Mega Modularis

"Hello there! Welcome to the fifth and final video in this @instruo Arbhar video mini-series, this is a little addendum to the main videos and is more about Morphagene, anyway it’s a quick little video, so enjoy!

MM."

All parts here

Bring Back Vactrols! | Eugene F. Vactrolman was right

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I am sure you haven't heard of Eugene F. Vactrolman because he's completely ignored and silenced. But his demands are clear. Vactrols must return because the future of the Buchla Bongo depends on it. I don't have an opinion, but I do agree the world needs a few more alternatives.

In this video I'll do a triple blind test with the DXG and the LXD.
For science. So I recorded six videos in the dark and edited on instinct.
Then I realized a blind test doesn't work for audio. Regardless, I think you can spot the vactrols with your eyes closed. Eugene F. is right. We need to bring back vactrols. But we can't. Period.

Sure, the DXG is nice, but it doesn't 'bonggg' like a real vactrol, it's more like a 'blip'. The DXG is acceptable as a vegan EU compliant alternative and it helps to save the world. Still, the mysterious Natural Gate proves the world can be saved AND ensure a bright future of the Buchla LPG. Personally, I think it's better than any vactrol LPG, so there's a reason why it's so hard to get.

There's probably a patent protecting the tech, otherwise it would be all over the place.

Even though DXG is a bit 'inferior' to its vintage optical predecessors, it's stereo and offers six audio inputs shared between two dynamic gates. It's an amazing module on its own. Maybe it deserves to be accepted as it is. But not today. Today we're going to honor Eugene, listen to his demands, firmly agree, and then forget about him."

Digital AND Analog Design with Toms @ Gamechanger Audio | Superbooth 2024

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Let's talk some more about Digital vs Analog at Superbooth 2024! Join me and Toms Lazdovskis (Marketing, content & product development from Game Changer Audio) to find out what innovations boutique designers are up to.

We'll learn about how they are using digital technology to make analog instruments more affordable for everyone, designing controllers and interfaces with "feel" and maybe even designing digital to sound better than analog. AND you'll hear Toms take on this question: "Does Analog Really Sound Bad & We Love it Anyway?". Toms is loaded with knowledge and always a fun hang! Please be sure to subscribe if you like this video.

00:00 Intro
00:43 "Digital is More Analog than Analog"
04:58 Is the Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal Digital or Analog?
08:43 People's Perception of Digital
11:20 Designing Controllers and Interfaces with "Feel"
18:20 Advantages of Designing in Digital
20:50 Designing digital to sound better than analog (Gamechanger Motor Synth)
23:03 Does Analog Really Sound Bad & We Love it Anyway?
25:15 Benefits of Designers Creating Instruments with Limitations
25:52 Making Synths Affordable
26:23 Summary
26:51 AMM Logo (theme music)"

*Website* - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com

Kraftwerk "The Robots" | Deep Reconstruction

video upload by Doctor Mix

"Today Ideconstruct and reconstruct Kraftewerk's 1977 masterpiece using the brand new PWM Mantis synthesizer"

⬇️ Download "The Robots" multi-track by Doctor Mix ❤️ Click here 👉 https://doctormix.com/robots/

Behind The Scenes: Reconstructiong "The Robots" With Doctor Mix

video upload by PWMusic

"Today Paul visits Doctor Mix at his London studio and together we discuss how to rectreate "The Robots" by Kraftwerk, only using the PWM Mantis synthesizer."

UVI Falcon Wave Tables RT

video upload by Ross Totino and Fans of Collision

"Just a sample of the Wavetables I created for a UVI Falcon update a few years ago."

Roland Jupiter-6 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

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via this listing

The seller also has Roland Volume 3 Catalog - 1983 listed here (pics captured here for when the listing expries)

"This is your chance to own this hard to find vintage Roland JP-6 Brochure from September 1983.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This catalog has no highlighting or underlining in it,it has 2 holes punched in it. This original brochure is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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Fun with Faders... It's the PlayFader

video upload by Starsky Carr

"iiiit's the PLAYFADER from Play All Day. Playing should be fun and this has it in abundance.

It's a 2 channel CV and MIDI controller/sequencer that's been designed for interaction and fun with a few tricks up its sleeve ... no leaving your settings to run for an entire track here. Faders are far too tempting - so wiggle them!"

Maintain The Refrain With a Kickain

video upload by knobula

"More improvised Balearic Tech House on the Knobula modular test case"

Omar El Shariyi on the Steelphon

video upload by Ammar El Sheraie - عمار الشريعي

Note the Steelphon on the cover. According to discogs this was released in 1976. It's also available on Amazon here.

Playlist:
AMMAR EL SHEREI / OMAR EL SHARIYI "Ana Wehabieby" from "ORIENTAL MUSIC" (1976) Wewantsounds
AMMAR EL SHEREI / OMAR EL SHARIYI "Gafnoho" from "ORIENTAL MUSIC" (1976) OUT NOW on Wewantsounds
AMMAR EL SHEREI / OMAR EL SHARIYI "Yawabor Kolly" from "ORIENTAL MUSIC" (1976) Wewantsounds
Ahwak

1st pic via Amazon, the rest via Discogs. According to Discogs:

"Ammar al-Sherei (1948 - 2012) was an Egyptian composer. He had his own studio in Cairo known as Ammar Sound Studios.

He was the founder and leader of the Egyptian group الأصدقاء (al-Aṣdiqā') in the 1980s."

And accorcing to Amazon:

"Sought-after cult classic instrumental LP by legendary Egyptian musician Omar El Shariyi (aka Ammar El Sherei), first released on Soutelphan in 1976, is reissued by Wewantsounds on vinyl for the first time ever.

Here, the iconic Egyptian musician and composer masterfully interprets six classic compositions by another Egyptian legend, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, in his own hypnotic way. Including "Ana Wehabieby" (aka Ana Wa Habibi), "Ya Wabour Koly" and the "Ahwak" made famous by such talents as Abdel Halim Hafez or Fairuz. Using early electronic keyboards like the Steelphon S900 or the Farfisa as seen on the album cover, El Sherei creates beautifully hypnotic instrumentals that blend together traditional melodies with modern instrumentation, adding jazz and pop elements in the mix.

Achieving cult status over the years with Arabic music collectors and vinyl diggers, 'Oriental Music' is now a sought-after album which command high prices on the international scene.

This re-issue series of Arabic music is curated by Lebanese-born Arabic music expert Mario Choueiry (Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris). As always this has been newly remastered and comes in original artwork."

If anyone has any additional info, feel free to leave a comment.

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Glitchmachines - Quadrant 2 - Modular Processor - Factory Patches Showcase

video upload by Glitchmachines

"This is a demo of the factory patches for Quadrant 2.

Quadrant is a modular effects processor geared towards experimental sound design and electronic music production.

Upgrade Info: https://glitchmachines.com/wp-content..."

Small Case Jam Sessions - excerpt #13

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"small case 4U 50hp jam sessions, excerpt #13
recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Modor DR-2 tutorial Part 2: Special functions

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Part 2 in the guide to the Modor DR-2 drum machine. Here I cover a lot of the extra functions and front panel buttons. Again this isn't a sound design tutorial, just a guide to functionality.

At almost 30 minutes long I thought I should leave things there rather than trying to cover all the remaining functions since a lot of these rely on shortcuts. How many shortcuts can you assimilate in 30 minutes?

So Part 3 will cover the remaining features and after that the really fun stuff of sound design.

Finally, if you're listening through headphones and hear some high pitched noise, that's my mic picking up some RF noise which I've since, thankfully, solved. The DR-2 is dead quiet and clean.

0:00 Reverse
4:03 Transient click
4:45 Soft attack
6:26 Tilt filter
7:27 Parametric EQ
9:50 Break
11:47 Inspect value
13:35 Flam
15:10 Tuplets
18:04 Naming
19:15 Distortion
20:14 Set volume
21:58 Accents
24:08 Velocity modulation
25:30 Random functions

Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Supercritical's YouTube Thing Episode #5 - "Nächste Wuhlheide"

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Welcome to the grass roots level of the development story of our newest product Redshift 6! We thought you'd be interested to see a more detailed look inside the process. We try to keep it raw and honest. We'll try to make these once in a while.

We went to Berlin! We were at Superbooth! This episode is a behind the scenes look, finally featuring the completed production prototypes of the Redshift 6. Also frogs.

See the Gesprächeskonzert here: [posted here]"

Toyo Gakki DS-2 DS2 Ult-Sound vintage drums

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via this listing

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Yamaha CS-30L analog synthesizer + legs + lid + owner's manual

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via this listing

"It's a complete package with the lid, legs and owner's manual in English. The "L" version has a sturdy tolexed wooden case, the black legs, a brilliance controller next to the keyboard, and a LED for every of the three envelope generators. I'd say it's the synth players edition, perfect for live settings. The synth has been completely overhauled by a pro tech and the service report is part of the sale as a proof of what's been done exactly.

Cosmetically it's a nice example with minor signs of use. There are some small scratches at the front panel. The right side panel is missing a small piece and someone covered that with a sticker. The left side panel has some minor wear and tear as well as the black legs. The metal parts mounted at the tolex have signs of use as well."

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MFB Kraftzwerg

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via this listing

"It's a great semi modular synth, the sound is very fat and easy to program/tweak.

Description:

2 LFO with reset
3 VCO with Sync, Ring and White noise
24dB low pass filter
VCA
2 ADSR with lin or log selector
Midi In
There is a midi converter inside with CV, gate, pitch and mod output."

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5/29/24 (four cameras) Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer & RE-301 + DBX 128 (x2) + Lexicon PCM 70

video upload by Cfpp0

"Some more video editing practice, this time with two full clips and two cutaways. The Roland TR-909 clap goes to the RE-301 tape echo. The kick is dry, the toms, hats, and snare get Lexicon PCM 70 (small room), and all of that gets crushed by two DBX 128 compressor expanders in series."