let's make some patches on the Sequential Take 5 (Sound Design Field Guide)

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

0:00 opening and some info
2:20 cinematic pad
18:01 FM koto patch

The window of light

video upload by Nowhere

"jamming with synth and drum, Sequential Take 5 and Roland SPD-SX Pro"

Sequential Pro 3 - Gravity Wave Patch Bank

video upload by Synth Addicts

"Introducing 'Pro 3 Gravity Wave,'

128 dynamic patches designed exclusively for the Pro 3 synthesizer.

This collection boasts an array of futuristic, and evolving patches meticulously crafted to push the boundaries of sonic exploration. Each patch encapsulates a fusion of aggressive modulation, beautiful textures, and evolving soundscapes, offering a captivating journey into the realm of sonic innovation.

Dive into a world where each patch resonates with pulsating energy, providing a palette of aggressive and evolving sounds that redefine the Pro 3's sonic possibilities.

Visit www.synthaddicts.com for more information."

Timecodes
0:00 - Demo Track
2:07 - Patches

Vangelis Monastery of La Rabido Live Improv on CP70 CS80 and Rhodes

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"Fully Live - with a nice soundscape my CP70 with midi - playing #Korgwavestation AD, #JX10 and Omnisphere. I am using chords and melodies of this beautiful Vangelis song - but don't follow the structure. A little OBX just for fun - and a nice Moog Bass to keep things going"

Oberheim TVS-1 (1976) testing sequence for two SEM | Werkstatt Matlak

video upload by Werkstatt Matlak

"Mini-Sequencer into SEM1&2, SEQ1 transposed by CV1"

The Tower - Days of Yore Vertical Reverb Unit

video upload by NOISEBUG

"The Tower from Days of Yore is a Vertical triple-spring reverb unit that is equally interesting looking as it is great sounding. There are lots of onboard fx/controls such as gate, vibrato, feedback, and drive. The Tower has it's own effect send and return and foot/pedal controller. There's a lot of potential experimentation packed into this thing.

In the video, the audio sources are all dry when patched into The Tower. No additional effects are used in this video.

The Tower is exceptional at adding subtle bounce or all-out drenched movement to anything you drive into it.

00:00:00 Trees in Juarez
00:02:11 Drum Hits
00:02:57 Sequence
00:03:18 Buchla
00:04:33 Room Tone
00:04:58 Staccato Guitar
00:06:18 More Drums
00:07:27 LXR-02
00:08:11 Acoustic Guitar
00:08:40 Conclusion

Visit Noisebug to learn more
https://www.noisebug.net/products/day..."

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Horizons....

video upload by Morenook

"#electronicmusic #synth #dreamwave #rolandjv880 #syntwave #synthesizer #synthwave novation Circuit Tracks Alesis midiverb III Roland JV 880"

Replica. Novation Circuit Tracks. Dawless ambient session. Cinematic Electronica

video upload by Invader 303

"Another jam, inspired by the sound from the ‘CINEMATIC ATMOSPHERES’ sound pack by @A_Force_Truly_Evil

As I’ve mentioned before, this pack has become my main set of sounds when I need to create something cinematic on Novation Circuit Tracks.

This is a drone sketch, with a synthesizer’s dramatic ambient tones, dissolving into the vastness of the void.

The track is available on my Patreon.

Link to CINEMATIC ATMOSPHERES by A Force Truly Evil:
https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."

The Road to Berlin | XAOC Leibniz Binary Subsystem | Episode 03

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I got a bit stuck after doing the 2nd episode. Yeah, that episode sucked, but that also happens at the Lab. Dead ends are important if you want to learn to think more in u-turns. In this episode, we're back on track.

I knew the Leibniz Binary system would give me a hard time, but I underestimated that. I had a few weeks staring at my case wondering 'what's next?'. Sure, there's plenty to explore, but it's hard when you don't resonate well with the broken chiptune sounds - which are inevitable. Then, XAOC added 'Berlin' to the list of cities. It's labeled a 'numeric' VCO and it's designed especially for the Leibniz modules. It's basically a simple sawtooth with 1V/OCT, FM and Sync, but it's more like a quality D/A converter for generating waveforms. The Drezno II used to take care of that, but it would make jagged waveforms by summing lots of squares. It sounds very 8-bit. Berlin doesn't have that problem, it sounds great.

In this episode I am not doing a deepdive yet, because I just got the module. Instead I'll try to explain why it's relevant, and how a sawtooth gets all these odd/even harmonics and overtones. Why it's considered 'rich' compared to a sinewave. Then, it's easier to understand why Berlin only has a sawtooth (or scrambled saw) out. When you draw a graph of numbers 0 to 255, you'll get a nice ramp (reversed saw) that flips back to zero and counts up again. Berlin is basically counting up very fast and restarts at 0.

I'll leave the interaction between Berlin and other modules to episode 04, which will probably be posted next week. It's not going to take too long :)."

How to Create a Basic PPG-style Sound With the 3rd Wave

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Learn how Groove Synthesis' sound designer Kurt Kurasaki quickly creates a beautiful and lush PPG-style pad sound from scratch using some of the basic concepts and features of the 3rd Wave.

Coming to you from Superbooth 2024, Kurt starts from a clean slate by initializing a preset to reset the settings of the synth. He then works with a single oscillator choosing one of the classic PPG type wavetables included with the 3rd Wave. Using the amplifier and wave envelopes, he adds movement to the sound. But the true magic to creating the iconic PPG sound lies in copying the settings of one oscillator to the other two and slightly detuning the oscillator to each other. Utilizing the 3rd Wave's multitimbral capabilities, Kurt then creates a stack of sounds that he can spread out into the stereo field by panning and detuning them ever so slightly. Within a matter of seconds, he ends up with a beautiful, shimmering, and lush PPG-style patch."

A Conversation with Anthony Marinelli with the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"Celebrate Alan R Pearlman's birthday! June 7 and join the Alan R Pearlman Foundation (Right after PSN's Friday show @ProSynthNetwork ) at the watchparty featuring d'ARP in conversation with Anthony Marinelli @anthonymarinellimusic

What? Watchparty and Fundraising month kickoff
Who? Anthony Marinelli interview
Where? YouTube
When? 4:00 PM NY / 1:00 PM LA/ 9:00pm UK / 10:00PM EU

Anthony Marinelli is an American composer, pianist and programmer. In his early career, he composed and performed accompaniment on the synthesizer for albums including Michael Jackson's Thriller. Marinelli has also recorded with Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Herb Alpert, Supertramp, The Crystal Method, Billy Childs and James Brown and many, many more.

Marinelli worked with Steven Spielberg on The Color Purple (1985) and composed for Young Guns (1988), Graveyard Shift (1990), Leaving Las Vegas (1996), and Internal Affairs (1990).

Marinelli's work includes over a hundred feature film credits, Emmies, Clio Awards, two AICP Awards, two ADDY Awards, three Indian Telly Awards and a Cannes Silver Lion Award.

In 2022 Marinelli became the co-host and producer of the podcast series Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album Podcast, which has gone viral on social media and now hosts his own hugely successful YouTube Channel: Anthony Marinelli Music @anthonymarinellimusic"

Continuum & Osmose with AJH Modular - playing | Superbooth 2024

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Meet us in a bungalowdorf at Superbooth 2024 to hear the AJH Synth RadioPhonic (Modular Synthesizer) controlled by two of the most expressive controllers in the world - The Expressive E Osmose and Haken Continuum Fingerboard. You'll also meet my special guests Continuum Fingerboard inventor Lippold Haken, EaganMatrix Sound Engine inventor Ed Eagan and expert performer on these two instruments Joshua Madoff. Welcome to the world of ultimate expression of synthesizers with the slightest movement of your fingers to digitally control many parameters of a powerful analog sound!"

00:00 Cold Open - Josh Madoff playing AJH Modula with Osmose in unison mode
00:43 Intro - AJH Synth "The Radiophonic"
01:43 Intro - Lippold Haken, Ed Eagan, Joshua Madoff
02:18 Ed Eagan performs on the Osmose
03:06 The AJH Synth patch
04:38 Joshua Madoff performs on the Osmose
05:58 unison mode
07:30 Ed Eagan performs on the Continuum
08:57 Joshua Madoff performs on the Continuum
11:08 Thank you from Superbooth 2024
11:31 Summary
11:45 Logo (theme music)

https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com

Adventures in Thyme! - Episode 1 - Making lovely echos with the Bastl Thyme+

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Welcome to ADVENTURES IN THYME! A short series on the channel where we'll be exploring Bastl's stereo digital tape loop machine through a few different lenses. In this first episode, we're just going to make a really nice stereo delay, full of movement and character - because delay makes everything better!

Transparency Notice: Bastl kindly provided the Thyme+ to me for free for the purposes of making video on it. I wasn't otherwise paid, and they have not asked for, nor have they been given any editorial oversight of the content I create."

DRM1 MKIV - one beat // different sounds - part 1: the soft kit

video upload by vermonagear

DRM1 MKIV - one beat // different sounds

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Start the beat
01:31 - Outro

"This is the beginning of a new video series about the DRM1 MKIV. We will feed our drum synthesizer with the same beat, but in each part of the series we will use different sounds. We want to explore with you how the feel of the rhythm changes when the tones are altered.

Here, we are using a Korg SQ-64 sequencer to trigger the DRM1 MKIV via MIDI. The first sequence has 16 steps and a tempo of 91 bpm.

We recommend the use of headphones! No external effects are used. Enjoy the video."

Custom ASM Explorer 16

video upload by RetroTrollet

"Custom Explorer 16 with wood.

bought a experimental Explorer without a keyboard.
so i thougth i do a Mini Deluxe for fun 🙂

the synth is going to have a build in focusrite soundcard.
i program the hardware so i can use it offline.

backside will be in wood, and retro handles on the sides so i can take it with me.

l like Retro look so more sanding the wood and fix the inside of it so it looks really nice."

Update:

Hydrasynth Explorer 16

video upload by RetroTrollet

"Hydrasynth Explorer 16 Build
Part 2
the test"

Free Synth - QSynthi Quantum Synthesizer by AJ

video upload by Elektronick Musick

This one is in via supporting member FSK 1138.

Video description:

"Uncover Quantum Soundscapes: Experience the Sonic Potential of the Schrödinger Equation.

Play with Quantum Mechanics

Take advantage of the simulation's motion characteristics to create large and evolving sounds. Play big chords or focus on the melody – QSynthi has you covered.

Sculpt the sound you want

QSynthi brings the power of quantum physics to your sound design process. By translating a quantum simulation into dynamic and evolving sounds, it opens up a new world of possibilities for music production. This innovative instrument provides real-time, adaptive tones, enabling a unique exploration of the sonic possibilities inherent in the fascinating world of quantum phenomena.

Simulate real life phenomena

QSynthi lets you animate real-life phenomena through sound, offering a unique and interactive way to understand complex systems. Explore, tweak and play – it's quantum physics, but with a melodic twist."

And via https://qsynthi.com/

"Creating a Synthesizer from Schrödinger's Equation
Arthur Freye, Jannis Müller

Our project offers an alternative approach to the sensory perception of the Schrödinger equation (an elementary model of quantum phenomena) by interpreting it as a sound wave. We are building a synthesizer plugin that simulates a quantum mechanical state that evolves over time. Thus, our tool allows the creation of unique sounds that are in motion and feel alive. These can be used in professional music production without any knowledge of physics, while at the same time providing insight into a chapter of quantum mechanics. The goal is to lower the threshold for entering complex theory by first developing an intuition for the subject; but the tool can also be used purely as a musical instrument. The user is encouraged, but not forced, to learn more about the underlying physics. Simulation parameters are adjustable in real-time, allowing intuitive experimentation. Despite the approximate calculations, real physical effects such as quantum tunneling can be observed acoustically and visually."

"QSynthi brings the power of quantum physics to your sound design process. By translating a quantum simulation into dynamic and evolving sounds, it opens up a new world of possibilities for music production. This innovative instrument provides real-time, adaptive tones, enabling a unique exploration of the sonic possibilities inherent in the fascinating world of quantum phenomena.

QSynthi lets you animate real-life phenomena through sound, offering a unique and interactive way to understand complex systems. Explore, tweak and play – it’s quantum physics, but with a melodic twist."

New FuncBud Generative MIDI Sequencer for iOS or Apple Silicon

via the developer Cem Olcay:

"I’ve released my new generative sequencer app today - FuncBud. It’s a unique and fun sequencer that uses simple math functions to generate patterns. You can create your own math functions with the function builder. It’s really fun to explore the possibilities, especially if you are interested in math."

Additional details via http://keybudapp.com/funcbud & the AppStore follow.

Make music with math!

Welcome to FuncBud, the generative sequencer that uses simple math functions to create patterns.

Create, chain, and repeat simple math functions to create complex sequences.

A simple x + 1 function would sequence all the notes in the scale in order.

But it gets more interesting when you use different formulas and chain them.


Build your math functions

The function builder lets you create functions using simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations, as well as square, square root, sum, and product operations.

You can also use parentheses to prioritize the calculation order.

The newly created function will be saved and accessible in the library across both the standalone app and AUv3 instances.

Function results are saved to the history. Sum and product operations utilize the history to perform calculations on up to 64 values.

∑3 would sum up the last 3 results, ∏3 would take product of the last 3 results.

Define your limits

FuncBud's sequencer generates the notes in the working key and scale, within the defined minimum and maximum octaves.

Min/max octave, key, scale and the root note can be defined on the top of the UI.

The sequencer rate, gate length, gate variety, velocity, velocity variety, and swing parameters can be defined using the slider at the bottom of the UI.

The loop detector can be enabled in the settings menu if you get stuck in a loop due to the nature of the math and want to break it.

Functions can be muted by swiping them to the left, and deleted by swiping them to the right.

Take advantage of the AUv3 Plugin

FuncBud app operates both as a standalone application and as an AUv3 MIDI Plugin.

You can create AU presets and use AU parameters of the AUv3 plugin.

You can control the patterns and all other parameters with AU parameters.

You can also change the parameters or change the patterns with PatternBud."

FuncBud is available in the AppStore here.

ARTURIA Introduces MiniFreak Stellar | Dark Sky Synthesis

video upload by Arturia

"Introducing MiniFreak Stellar, a special edition of the mighty polyphonic hybrid keyboard. The same dual digital sound engines, gnarly analog filters, advanced modulation, sequencing and stereo effects, but with a dark intergalactic edge that will take your sound into deep space and beyond."

Inside Korg Berlin HQ with Tatsuya Takahashi

video upload by Reverb

"We got a behind-the-scenes look at Korg Berlin with Tatsuya “Tats” Takahashi, who showcased their latest innovation, the Acoustic Synth Phase 8 prototype.

Read more about it here."

Meet the Chromaplane - New Electromagnetic Synthesizer

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

See the SUPERBOOTH video here.

"Official DEMO video for the Chromaplane, a novel polyphonic analog synthesizer developed by KOMA Elektronik and Passepartout Duo.

The Chromaplane is designed around ten tunable electromagnetic fields that are emitted from its sleek aluminum surface. The experience of playing it combines the immediacy of an acoustic instrument, with the endless possibilities of electronic music.

Coming soon on Kickstarter!"

Full Chromaplane Demo - Electromagnetic Synthesizer (No Talking)

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

"A novel polyphonic electromagnetic instrument developed by KOMA Elektronik and Passepartout Duo. In this video we show a few interesting techniques for the Chromaplane."

0:00 - Internal filter CV - long delay time with some feedback
0:56 - long delay time with 100% feedback
1:40 - sound texture using the pickups horizontally
2:04 - pickup as pendulum with melodic line
2:48 - internal filter CV - short delay with lots of feedback
3:47 - envelope follower controls the filter CV
4:42 - feedback patch to external input
5:30 - Buddha machine as external input
6:07 - Field Kit radio scanning controlled by envelope out
6:54 - playing with four pickups using the Field Kit's mixer

LD3 Vowel Filter

video upload by gotharman

"All sounds are shaped with the forthcoming vowel filter.
www.gotharman.dk"

Behringer MS-5 vs Roland SH-5! A deeper Comparison.

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is my comparison Video about the Original Roland SH-5 vs the Behringer MS-5. Did Behringer the Job? Find out and have fun. The Intro and Outro Song is only made with the SH-5 and the MS-5"

960 Sequencer Advanced Techniques 1

video upload by O.Z. Hall

Part 2 here

O.Z. Hall 960 Sequencer posts

"This introduces four advanced techniques for the 960 Sequencer.

TIMECODE
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - 3rd Row Control of Timing
3:21 - Transpose with 2nd 960 Sequencers
6:01 - Alternate Clock with Synced 921 Oscillator
8:40 - Ratchet Effect
12:10 - Closing jam
13:02 - Conclusion"

Small Case Jam Sessions #14

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"small case 4U 50hp jam sessions, excerpt #14
recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Rare birds: Vermona Phaser 80

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video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"Quick demo of the vintage DDR phaser unit by Vermona, based on classic TCA350 Bucket Brigade Device."

Phaser is for sale here.

and Roland Juno 106 Kiwi upgraded here. [pics previously captured here]

Pics of the Phaser for the archives:

via this listing

"This is a rare DDR analog phaser based on the classic TCA350Y Bucket Brigade Device. The unit is in fully working order and in good cosmetic condition. Original DIN sockets were replaced by more convenient jack ones."

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Georges Jenny Ondioline

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video upload by olivier olivier

"Full serviced Ondioline to sell (huge and amazing hours spent to service this superb Ondioline)"

via this listing

A few pics of the inside below.

"Nowdays Ondioline are becoming extremely rare even in France where they were hand-crafted during the 40's to 60's

This one is in VERY good condition AND is absolutely a real and magic pleasure to play- Nothing except original Ondes Martenot can provide such a feeling and so organic sounds !

Tuning is perfect (A440 on all 4 octave for each key)

This particular model has the great and very efficient improvement : Sub OSC for very loud sub harmonics if needed !

it has been fully serviced from September to December 2023 by very competent technician who spent around 50 hours to do the huge work needed for a very nice AND playable Ondioline

(this tech knows the Ondioline as he serviced in the past over 10 units)

He has done a very meticulous and respectful work (all electric wires have been changed, new components when necessary, PSU serviced, ground connection, all keyboard connectors cleaned for a good contact, and completely level keyboard...HUGE work !!)

the Knee level barrer is a new one, the string (useful for 'Castagnette' , Bongo ...) is the original one and of course efficient.

You might know there are differences between Ondiolines due to the technology evolution, hand made craft, components...) so please don't compare with an other one which will sound different

Have a look and listen to what this one is capable of

(video taken on 3rd April 2024 )"

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Doepfer - Dark Energy II

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Moog DFAM SN 16178

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via this listing

Additional Three Wave Music Listings

"The Moog DFAM in excellent condition with original box, manual, patch cables and ac adapter."

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Roland JD-800 / 61 Key / ServIced /w Rock Drums Expansion Cards

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via this listing

With PN-JD80-03 & SO-JD80-03 Sound Library cards.

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ARP Pro-DGX Monophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 27310286

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via this listing

"Arp Pro DGX in superb conditions, fully serviced in our Lab.

New grommets set for keyboard, calibrated and more.

Plug and play."

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Korg PolySix Brand New enclosure + tubbutec midi and KLM board

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via this listing

"The enclosure on this polysix is Brand New. I got it from Synthtronics and there isn’t a scratch on it. Since I installed the new enclosure I haven’t used it at all.

It also comes with a new KLM digital board from Synthtronics and the a Tubbutec ModyPoly mod. It originally had the classic battery leak issue but I have had zero problems with it since replacing the KLM board about 3 years ago. I also recently cleaned all of the keyboard contacts so every key triggers perfectly. It will ship in a softshell case."

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Viscount Oberheim OB-12 49-Key Synthesizer SN 2083801

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via this listing

"Most certainly a modern classic synth, this OB-12 is in amazing condition, considering it is 22 years old. Made in Italy by Viscount (who also made Vox organs in the 1960s)/Galanti family business, the synth was a "joint venture", legally using the Oberheim brand for marketing. The initial launch was a disaster, and the UK price tumbled from circa £2000 down to £499 through the 5-years of manufacture (2000-2005). Was it synth snobbery? (ah, I aint buying no Italian Oberheim...not a real one, dude.....).Was it bad sounding? Did it look naff? The years passed, then a few stalwart synth enthusiasts realised that the OB-12 was actually years ahead of its time. It actually IS reliable (apart from the display screen, but replacements are available). It actually can sound HUGE, and has many features that have to be highlighted. KKGB have also bothered to print off the 160-page manual; which IS very good and informative SPECS:- 256 fully programmable memory slots (128A & 128B), 12-voice poly with velocity and pressure (49 keys) ~ 4-part multi-timbral and key zoning ~ arpeggiator ~ sequencer ~ FM ~ morphing function ~ glide ~ white noise ~ ring modulation ~ 24Db filter (put the twin 12Dbs in series<>same thing) ~ 4 discreet FX (delay/reverb/chorus/distortion) ~ twin wheels (pitch/mod) ~ ribbon controller ~ global-auto voltage select (90V > 260Vac) with standard IEC mains cord (no naff external PSus) ~two banks of digital oscillators with great selection of waveforms ~ excellent "live" display which portrays editing etc ~ only 12Kgs ~ dims 92 x 39 x 12 cms...serial number 2083801. Condition of this actual instrument is 95% perfect, with only eeny dinks/scratches; the keys are nigh perfect and trigger every time. The pressure/aftertouch offers remarkable control of many features; its astonishing......"

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Oberheim OB-8 61-Key 8-Voice Synthesizer SN C30404

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"Vintage Oberheim Ob8. Fully functional and recently serviced by Analog Lab. (August 2023) Excellent condition. Comes with heavy duty road case. Actual case pictured with the Ob8."

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Oberheim Xpander Desktop 6-Voice Synthesizer w/ Docs

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Bad Gear - Korg MPC ZERO

video upload by AudioPilz

https://reverb.com/news/video-inside-korg-berlin-home-of-acoustic-electronic-synthesis"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. The evolution of electronic musical instruments is mysterious: while we have seen vast improvements in the fields of design, bling bling per square inch and workflow elitism, the spec sheets are oftentimes outclassed by the feature sets of many vintage instruments.

Today we are going to talk about the Electribe 2 Sampler. This most recent installment of the iconic groove machine range was brought to the market in 2015 and not only combines the aforementioned limitations with the product family’s trademark primitivism, Korg also managed to make it look REALLY bad when compared to its predecessor."

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RF analog dawless downtempo

video upload by Radical Frequencies Modular

"Radical Frequencies analog dawless jam downtempo . The bass melody sequence is from dpvco ( square and saw waves ) through the SH Vcf. lucky voltages sends a noise source into RF 12db multi Vcf and then into VCAs with envelopes for making the hi hats ! Kick and snare are diy 808 modules . The final summing is from RF Audio cv mixer using the transistor out . The master clock is from the RF vc adsr generator. Using muxlicer , O&C and chaos for sequencing and triggering."

Ensoniq ESQ-1 soundscape - Minutes till darkness

video upload by MIDERA

"I finally took the opportunity to make a video with the Ensoniq ESQ-1. I did a 'first impression video' and stumbled through it. Now I'm a little more well-versed. I actually had an overhead view of what I was doing, but the video wasn't syncing up properly, so I had to trash that one.

Wow - I think the ESQ sounds amazing. I'm really surprised honestly. It's not a 3rd Wave or anything, but - you can actually get some interesting 'wave shaping' on here by utilizing sync, which is what I was doing. Sounded fantastic and frankly, I liked it just as much as the 3rd wave.

And here's the thing - people complain that the ESQ doesn't update it's parameters in real time. Yeah - this kind of sucks with cutoff (maybe it would update in realtime with the mod wheel? If so, that is perfect, just haven't tried it yet). Well - I actually *prefer* it this way and I'll tell you why: because on things like the 3rd wave when you change a parameter, it immediately changes your sound and its jarring. On the ESQ, I can make changes and they only are apparent at the next key strike and that is absolutely great when I'm doing these live soundscapes. Yeah, sure, it would be nice to hear some things in real-time... but I thought it was perfect the way it was.

Very easy to get around on this thing for a mostly-button interface.
Final thoughts:
1) I'm surprised I hadn't bought an ESQ-1 earlier.
2) I think it sounds better than the Prophet 12, on par with or equal to the Ambika, different or maybe equal to the 3rd Wave although it can't exactly do the same thing...
3) Filters sound gorgeous. Surprised that they sort of step when the envelopes go slow, but actually it's kind of more like good character IMO.
4) How are these things so cheap given how good they are? How? Just because the interface looks bad? Not a knobby synth? Overly mass produced?

Fantastic synth. Wow."

Are A.I. Generated DX7 Sounds Good? Digital God or RoboBozo?

video upload by Off The Matrix

"There's a lot of hype and anxiety over the development of A.I. The A.I. generated DX7 sounds expose the limitations. Much of the hype is fueled by a childish want for new toys without a maturity of developing skills of tools one already has. In the terms of Steve Jobs, it's creation of B and C players.

Off The Matrix DX7 patches can be found at: https://www.offthematrix.net/product-...
Stock footage came from PexBell, Digital_Expert and spacetrip of pixabay."

2024/06 - One Up Ultimate Percussion

video upload by Stereoping

"Quick demo of a One Up Ultimate Percussion Synth. Piuuu Piuuu ... Kind of Coron DS-8 without the LFO/FM section. But with a BITE parameter introducing kind of short high frequency noisepulse. Pitchbend only positive."

Analog Bass/Hell Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Cornel Hecht

24dB LP FILTER APLIFIER & DUAL RETRO VCA

What Tomorrow Brings ( M8 Model 02 )

video upload by Avrilcadabra

"Hi everyone, new M8, new Track.

So had the new model 02 M8 for a week now, it's slick, I love the model 01.

enjoy the 4k, focus sorts itself out little bit into the video.

Find my content entertaining or helpful? you can make my day by buying one of my songs at https://avrilcadabra.bandcamp.com"

EaganMatrix Overlays - Sneak Peek with Electra One MKII Controller

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"A short description of the upcoming EaganMatrix Overlay support (previously named Specialty Synths) that will be part of the next Major EaganMatrix firmware release. The content here is very similar to what Ed Eagan presented at the recent ContinuuCon 2024, but here implemented using an Electra One controller instead of a MAXMSP program. The idea is that the interface is a simple a Midi CC control scheme (that does not require bidirectional communication), the user interface for which can be implemented in numerous ways, now even as a plugin. Note this video is not intended to be an instructional presentation on exactly how to create the interface. More detailed videos will come once the new firmware is released."