Make Music Day: Erica Synths and Elektron featuring Perkons HD-01, Octatrack and Analog Heat+FX

video upload by Group Technologies Australasia

"Here's our little jam for Make Music Day using the Perkons HD-01 from Erica Synths, along with Elektron Octatrack and Analog Heat+FX. What music are you making?

In this video the Perkons is running into the Octatrack, which is live sampling and re-slicing the Perkons' audio. All audio is being processed by the Analog Heat+FX whilst adding a little reverb too."

Vintage RME DIY Drum Machine?

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

"Are you looking for something a bit more special to exhibit in your studio space?
For sale is a unique, ultra rare analogue Drum Machine from the late 1970's.

I got it from an elderly gentlemen who worked for the BBC as an electronic engineer in the early 1980’s.

Everything as far as I can tell seems to be working including all of the red LEDs.

It recently had been converted from a much older round bacalite power connector in the back to an IEC standard connector.

I have no way of testing the multi-pin connectors on the back, which have been installed st the time to connect the machine with multicore looms!

It has eight trigger inputs and eight separate line outputs on XLRs and also a stereo monitor output on a DIN plug (I will supply the DIN plug adaptor)....

This drum synthesiser looks like it could have been a custom built drum machine for Kraftwerk's own KlingKlang recording studio! ;-)

It is actually a drum synthesiser with eight seperate instruments and controls for the instruments like a more modern drum synthesiser not unlike like a Vermona DRM for example, but obviously in a much larger console shaped enclosure.

This is from the earlier days of electronic music where some engineer tried to combine the preset beat-boxes of the time with eight oscillators, that have basic sawtooth, sinus and triangle waveforms and with white noise generators that were triggered by those preset rhythms or via the trigger inputs in the back. Various rhythm presets which were common at the time and some permutations are selectable. Also several presets can be selected at the same time which make a lot of variations possible.

You can get some basic beat box sounds like many other drum machines from the 60's and 70's, but also disco toms (Ring My Bell) if you tune the oscillators. The oscillators go up into the sonic spectrum so you get some very robotic sounds out of the machine too, but settings need to be selected carefully and with some patience.

LFO, VCO and Noise generators can be individually switched on and off per channel.

I would say that the oscillators and the options remind me a little bit of something like let's say the options of what a Coron DS drum synthesiser from the mid 80's had to offer.

A real focal point in ANY studio setup!

This is piece of memorabilia from a bygone area of early electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk, Cluster, Harmonia, Ashra, Popul Vul, etc.

Cosmetically speaking the drum synthesiser is in excellent condition and hasn’t been moved around much and it shows.

The fourth photo shows the drum synthesiser without any of the knobs.

The dimensions are 55x 47x x29cm and it's about 20kg, so pretty heavy....

Here is a link to a quick sound sample of the RME drum machine that I recorded this afternoon. No EQ or compression was used. [Soundcloud here]

This sound sample is taken from the stereo monitor output section which splits instruments 1-4 to the left side and instruments 5-8 to the right side."

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Roland MKS-7 Epic SYNTH Demo | Juno 106 in a RACK!

video upload by Mamotreco

"Playing the Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet analog synth in 6-voice "whole mode" (where the Chord and Melody parts are triggered together). Patches are all made using the Ctrlr VST. I used a couple of @EspenKraft Juno 106 patches as a starting point and modified them further myself.
#rolandsynth #analogsynth #rolandmks7

NOTE: The Roland MKS-7 accepts Roland Juno 106 patches but the VCA may run a bit hot. You may to turn VCA values down to avoid distortion.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

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Linn LM1 Ipad beats - part 2: Mama by Harlem Nights

video upload by harlemnightsmusic

"A new series of 80s tracks, the beats selected and remade by ear using an iPad, with Grooverider GR16 app, and my Linn drummachine samples.

Used my Roland Juno 106 loosely recreating synth parts, just like in my old Korg Electribe SX series.

And yes that's the Linndrum LM2 in the background, not an LM1.

Tracklist:
- Genesis - Mama
- Herbie Hancock - Textures
- Michael Jackson - Human Nature
- Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend
- Hall & Oates - Maneater
- Prince - Let's Go Crazy"

Capasitive MIDI controller w. Delta CEP A2

video upload by Love Hultén

"88-note capasitive touch MIDI controller combined with a vertically mounted paraphonic Delta CEP A2

Custommade for ‪@VirginMiri‬"

First experiments with the Destiny Plus Programma 900

video upload by Richard Devine

"Destiny-plus Programma 900 harmonic computer built on the FPGA and arm cortex technology."

See this post for additional details on the Destiny Plus Programma 900.

ESK - 9x Syntrx Soundscape

video upload by Metunar

"A noisy wild soundscape improvised with 8 recorded and looped Erica Synths Syntrx tracks, played from the Akai MPC X and a live played and looped Syntrx track.
I used a lot of the Syntrx ringmodulation together with an external functiongenerator (Trio AG-203). With mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

A #WebMidi editor for old #Yamaha XG #synthesizers, explained

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Thanks to ELECROW for providing the screen used in this project https://www.elecrow.com/elecrow-7-9-i... - Yamaha's XG devices can do a lot of #synthesizer stuff you never expected them to do - because, for some reason, their UI never gives you full access to the synth engine. Their MIDI CC / NPRN / SYSEX implementation, however, does. So I started writing a HTML5 / WebMidi based touch optimized editor for those old boxes mainly to make this video. You can find the editor here: https://github.com/mrfloydst/webxgmidi

More resources:
All XG parameters explained http://www.studio4all.de/htmle/frames...
The OG XG specification http://www.jososoft.dk/yamaha//pdf/XG...
MDN on WebMidi https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/d...

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https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

GForce Oberheim OB-X - Blade Runner 2077

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/gfo...

This Demonstration contains only OB-X sounds, includes Drums, FX's.

NatLife Sounds presenting Blade Runner 2077 for GForce Oberheim OB-X VST synthesizer.

This sound pack is inspired by the sounds of 'Blade Runner' and 'Blade Runner 2049' cinema. This collection of sounds combines cinematic and electronic sound design into one whole.
The Soundset includes a full range of sounds from powerful Leads, big Brasses, lingering Pads, pumping Basslines, unusual Effects, as well as virtuoso Drum parts, including drum sounds.

Experience the authentic sound of Oberheim OB-X with our library of sounds.

The Soundbank contains next type of Patches:

Overall: 64 Presets

4 AAH
8 ARP’s & Basslines
2 Bass
1 Chord
10 Drums & Kicks
11 Effects
3 Leads
14 Pads
3 Plucks
1 Sequence
7 Synth
The person behind this work is Igor Leus, better known as NatLife."

Korg M1 VST & Korg iM1 - "Pad Synth Textures" 50 presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Korg iM1 & Korg M1 VST 'Pad Synth Textures' 50 presets

Buy: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

The M1, released in 1988, is an epoch-making synthesizer that defined the music scene of the late 80’s and the 90s.

Its synthesis system with digital multi-effects, based on high-quality PCM, featured a unique sound which was epoch-defining.

The new 'Pad Synth Textures' library add a new palette of sounds to this wonderful synthesizer.

Compatible with both versions Korg M1 Digital Edition & KORG iM1 for iPad and iPhone, landscape textures and classic pads, atmosphere, flavored with great effects.

50 presets In the PROG section in CARD USER 1

50 presets with Type:

Evolving Pad
Pad
Soundtrack
Ambient SFX
Atmosphere

Each preset is a sonic journey waiting to unfold, inviting you to explore new dimensions of sound.

The demo tune was recorded iPad mini and does not contain external effects or any processing.

Made by A.Kav"

Arturia MiniFreak Hybrid Polyphonic Keyboard Synthesizer

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Pioneer DJ AS-1 Analog Synthesizer SN QDMP000683CC

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Custom Red Korg Monologue Minus Keys

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"The classic Korg Monologue, but sans keyboard. I did not do the mod myself, but it’s pretty well done. At a distance of a few feet, it looks like it came this way from the factory. If you look at it very closely, it looks slightly uneven in a few places, mainly just the corners (see pics). There are also a couple of small dings on the faceplate."

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Korg miniKORG 700FS SN 001522

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Oberheim Matrix 6R SN K 661677

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"Oberheim Matrix 6R - Rack Mount - 6 Voice MIDI Polysynth Synthesizer. Unit works great and is in overall very nice condition. Super clean inside and out! Comes with power cord."

Pics of the inside below.

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Arturia MiniFreak - Classic Sounds [SOUNDSET] • Custom Presets

video upload by Mr. Card

"My private collection of classic sounds dedicated to Arturia MiniFreak. I’ve always loved classic sounds like Oberheim OB-Xa, Roland Juno 60, Roland Juno 106, Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet One or Sequential Prophet 5. I decided to recreate them with one of my favorite synthesizers. I love Arturia MiniFreak for its versatility and sound. With this soundset, you can take your instrument to the next level. The presets are fully compatible with the Arturia MiniFreak V virtual instrument. Check out my soundset: https://bit.ly/minifreak-classic 🎵"

3rd Wave // Keyboard vs Desktop

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop and Keyboard versions are pretty much identical... but so many have asked what the differences are, snd why I bought the desktop.. and have now gone for the keyboard version... I thought I'd put this little explanation together.

The big differences are price, size, keys and paint job.. the interface is very similar and I don't feel like there's more menu diving on the desktop. If you need to use the menus then its the same on both."

Ensoniq ESQ-1 soundscape II - Moonwatchers

video upload by MIDERA

"I still can't get over how good that Kawai SX-240 was... that filter sounded so good. I keep looking through my library of synths and wonder 'can this one get there?' And the answer here was: no. The ESQ has very 'steppy' behavior in the LFOs and envelopes, not very smooth. It does its own thing (well, I might add). It's different. It's good. It's unique. I do enjoy it.

This was one of the hardest videos to make - I was so tired working on it that I almost fell asleep writing it and trying to sync up the video to the audio! I thought it was all correct and I uploaded it and the audio was still not synced up properly! Went back and had to do it again. Sigh... Well, I think it's ok now.

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb"

Oct Tone | by the Glasgow Synth Guild

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I had a short moment of confusion when the Oct Tone was presented to a wide audience. I knew the Octone from Qu-Bit, but nobody shared a bit of how this came to be, except that it was a Jason Lim design. It's obvious the new Oct Tone also comes from the people behind Instruo and I learned that the Glasgow Synth Guild is an entity that manufactures modules/hardware. So Instruo is now a GSG client which makes a lot of sense in the volatile economy of the roaring 20's. I think it's excellent risk management, but I am also aware I am speculating. Anyway, the Oct Tone is a Jason Lim redesign of the module he designed when he still was a Qu-Bit co-founder. So it all makes perfect sense if you unravel the whole story. Still, I took the creative liberty to call it a 'shadow module'. It kind of sounds cool, no drama intended.

It also explains why it's not a regular Instruo module, considering it does not fit Instruo's company vision of making state-of-the-art originals. It's also rumoured Jason prefers all kind of CV running through quantizers while avoiding the use of sequencers. So my final speculation is that the Oct Tone may be the only sequencer you'd get with an Instruo look and feel. I love it.

The Oct Tone is exclusively available from the UK, so beware of shipping and Brexit tax. But if you're an Instruo fan, it's a must have module."

Chord Trigger for Korg Polysix and Poly61

video upload by Florian Anwander

"An add-on pcb expands the Korg Polysix and Korg Poly61. An external analogue trigger-signal triggers the actually played chords.
The pcb is available at https://www.florian-anwander.de/korg_..."

The chord trigger was featured on the site back in 2015 here.

Update: The video above appears to be the same Vimeo video in the prior post, just uploaded to YouTube. Leaving this post up for anyone that may be interested.

Crumar BIT DCO clone with added functionality

video upload by Craig Barnes

"This dual DCO is based on the counter/resistor ladder technique used in the Crumar Bit series of polyphonic synthesizers, the 8253c triple counter has been replaced by a Waveshare Zero RP2040 based SOC. This allows the Waveshare to receive MIDI and calculate portamento etc. The only thing I want to add is an interval for DCO2 to set things like 5ths up in the DCO pair. Each DCO currently has 4 waveforms, Saw, PWM, Triangle and SUB. Although I might reduce that down by removing a triangle and SUB from either side. It was designed as a DCO core for a monosynth or a poly depending on needs."