Interpreting the Synthesizer: Meaning Through Sonics - Edited by Nick Wilson

via Cambridge Scholars Publishing

"This volume examines the synthesizer’s significance for music and culture, with a range of contributors providing historical, musicological, practical and theoretical perspectives.

The synthesizer as an instrument has evolved rapidly over the last 50 years, conveying different meanings in musical culture at various times in its history. For example, post-punk and new wave acts used synths to signify their embrace of futurism and modernity. Earlier psychedelic bands used the instrument to sonically represent mind expansion while prog acts signposted their lineage to the classical avant-garde. Techno artists used synths to escape the strictures of acoustic music in parallel with rave culture’s desire for escapism from the mundanity of daily existence. It is now seemingly ubiquitous in modern pop music production."

The essays were originally presented at a 'Synthposium' conference Nick Wilson ran in Melbourne, Australia. You can find more info on the conference at https://synthposium.net/.

Nick Wilson is a supporting member of the site.

Clan Analogue Accepting Contributions for Upcoming FM Synthesis Compilation Album

This one is in via supporting member Nick Wilson.

Deatils via Clan Analogue:

"Clan Analogue are seeking tracks for their new compilation album, a celebration of FM synthesis.

Just over 40 years ago, in 1983, Yamaha released the DX7 synthesizer and inaugurated a new age of digital FM synthesis. To celebrate the rich history of this innovation in sound creation, Clan Analogue are looking for new explorations of FM synthesis for their next compilation album. FM synthesis takes many forms. Whether you use a classic Yamaha DX7 or its Dexed emulation, Operator in Ableton Live or Native Instruments’ FM8, FM-patched modular rigs or analogue synths with FM functionality, your contributions are welcome.

FM synthesis was the sound of funky basslines and keyboard riffs in many 80s pop hits but was also heard in the hypnotic ambience of Brian Eno and experimental compositions by FM guru John Chowning. Whatever your inspiration, we invite you to move beyond the preset to explore sounds of the future, the past or a sideways alternative reality.

Submissions are being accepted up until the 31st of July."

See Clan Analogue for additional details on how to enter.

JoMox Xbase 09 Analog Drum Machine Synthesizer SN 0430 - 2913

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"JoMox Xbase 09, tested in great working condition. Total power house, includes power supply as pictured."

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Waldorf Microwave Rackmount Wavetable Synthesizer REV.B (CEM 3387) SN 9543883

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"Waldorf Microwave REV B loaded with the original CEM 3387 chipset. This unit has plenty of rack wear, but it fully functional otherwise. This unit is 230V and will require a setup down converter for North American operation. Fantastic sounding unit!"

Pics of the inside below.

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DSI Prophet 08 soundscape - Move into the vacancy of tomorrow

video upload by MIDERA

"Well - As much as I loved the Prophet 08, I have sold it. I was planning to buy the Sequentix Cirklon and sold a bunch of stuff (however, no one from Sequentix or Rubadub, who sells it to folks in the US, will reply to my messages, and I find that a really tough pill to swallow to spend $2800 and have no replies - so I'm not sure I will buy one).

Anyway, I find it fascinating that I didn't like the Prophet 10 at first, but now I love it. I loved the Prophet 08 at first, but now... I decided to sell it. Like - I think it was great and all, but I feel like the P10 has it beat, just always so majestic. So... it doesn't really seem to fit in my studio anymore.

Strymon Volante for delay
Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb

#dsi #Prophet08 #strymon

Recorded June 17th, 2024"

Finding that perfect sample loop point | Prophet X Tutorial

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The challenge is as old as samplers. Finding that perfect loop point was often impossible. You could get close, but rarely perfect. Some samplers made the task easier than others.

Today I often use a program called SampleRobot to help make sample libraries for the Prophet X. That works very well for recording fresh, but if I have a sound from before, just ONE sample, and I want to stretch that out over the entire keyboard, I have to use the inbuilt sample loop functionality in the Prophet X itself, just as we had to do back in the day with the sampler we had at hand.

The challenge now is to find that perfect, or nearly perfect loop point. How do we do it?

When you stretch out a sample over the entire keyboard, the sample engine will have to stretch that sound out, altering the frequency of the sample itself. It will make higher pitched sounds end faster, while lower pitched sounds last longer. That will drastically change the timbre of the sound and many prefer that sound to a hi-fi multi sampled version of the same patch. It's all a matter of taste. The sound of a sample stretched takes us back to the 80s. Artifacts and aliasing etc. Many associate that sound with something nice and cosy.

Find my music here:
Bandcamp: https://espenkraft.bandcamp.com/"

2024.07.08. freestyle (family) (Prophet Rev2)

video upload by J Gran

Source Audio Artifakt [FX w/ Synthesizers #18] No Talk Audio Demo

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

Artifakt by Source Audio. Lo-fi, low grade reverb, bit-reduction, tape hissy, AM Radio goodess. Today I'm running some synths and electro gear through the Artifakt pedal, see what modes I've been vibing with. Pedal was edited all manually - on computer. No presets were used - So you'll see a pic of pedal starting point settings w/ each audition. Dry audio preceeds FX auditions...well usually. Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05, no other effects or mastering beyond routine normalization.

*Time* *Equipment* *Artifakt Mode*
0:00 | Sequential Multitrak | uVerb
0:45 | E-Mu Drumulator | Glitch
1:29 | Sequential Multitrak | Tape
2:07 | Behringer Poly800 | uVerb
3:42 | E-Mu Drumulator | uVerb
4:27 | Sequential Multitrak | Radio
5:03 | Tascam Porta One Ministudio | Radio
6:05 | Nord Electro 6D | Crush

And be sure to check out my cool eurorack modules available in my Reverb store https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro

G-Storm Electro:
*BLOG* http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
*LISTEN/DOWNLOAD* http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro
**REVERB** http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro"

Gotharman's LD3 Vowel filter sound demo [optional update]

video upload by Meska

"Quick sound demo of the Vowelfilter for gotharman's little deformer 3
this is an optional update:
https://gotharman.dk/vowel_add_on

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Make Noise Strega Play

video upload by Stazma

It's not called a Lab for nothing

video upload by Omri Cohen

"Here you can find the Venom collection - https://library.vcvrack.com/Venom
Venom VCV Forum posts - https://community.vcvrack.com/t/venom...
Here is the video about the Rhythm Explorer module - [posted here]

00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Basic functions
04:37 - Phase modulation
09:00 - Phase and amplitude tips
14:07 - One shot audio
18:34 - 0Hz carrier
22:23 - Phase distortion
23:47 - LFO"

Additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Moog Minimoog Model D 44-Key Monophonic Synthesizer 1971 - 1982 SN 8197

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"Functions as it should. Shows age but she is old."

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Oberheim SEM Pro MIDI to CV SN 0263

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UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop in Blue with Decksaver & Original Box

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korg minilogue & sherman filterbank

video upload by HIROAKI IIZUKA

Die antwoord apparaat in eurorack

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

Stand alone version featured here.

"Die antwoord apparat

Means in Dutch answering machine

this machine is based on an old chip that can’t record sounds in a kind of Lofi beautiful quality .

The sound is more higher and warmer. You can control the speed of the sound and the spots.

With the control voltage. For example, your record your voice.

Or the sound of a piano. The sound of music box.

Or kalimba You can record live in the building in microphone

of course there is also a jack input of recording have influence on the time

how long you can record and on the quality of the sound we recommended to

put it in before your recording and looking for sweet spots .

Make sure if you’re recording you put all the switches down.

(R) mode to be sure . You can also use this device as a filter.

if you’re using the double switches

up and you’re using the input for an oscillator or something else they’re gonna be some demonstrations videos

https://www.errorinstruments.com/a-88..."

rare Synton Syrinx after repair and mod

video upload by Alexey Taber

Check out the AnalogFX SER-2020 for a modern take on the Synton Syrinx.

How To Care For Your Pet Minimoog

video upload by foleytronics fx repair

"This could be your 1974 Mini, completely done up by us. It has a new walnut case, NOS Pratt Read keyboard, new knobs, plus a full recap and calibration. This unit has the coveted old oscillator board, which we lightly modified to improve tuning stability between octaves. This is my favorite Minimoog I’ve ever played, but it is sadly FOR SALE as you apparently cannot pay your mortgage with them or feed them to your children. If interested, drop us a line: peter@foleytronics.com

The Carousel is Tom’s, we modified it to have individual outputs for each instrument. It pairs nicely with Chris’s other AMS 15-80s. Yes, the Carousel is normally quite noisy.

Shot and edited by Michael Shular"

Elgam Carousel featured as well. Additional posts here.

Beetlecrab Audio Tempera, Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field and TX-6

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"I guess I felt attached to my weakness. My pain and suffering too. Summer light, the smell of a breeze, the sound of cicadas - if I like these things, why should I apologize?
(Haruki Murakami, A Wild Sheep Chase)"

It's a Rungle outthere | Cybernetics EP02 | From Benjolin to Blippoo Box

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Benjolin is a powerful module. For many, it's a chaotic noise source, which was exactly the point of the design. The Blippoo Box is less chaotic, more musical and designed as an experimental instrument. It's more a Pandora's Box. Both have the Rungler in common. It refers to a shift register circuit, but also to the 5U module that includes two VCO's and is not unlike the Benjolin's chaotic core. I do not own a Blippoo Box for obvious reasons (it's now priceless) but I do love my Benjolin. It's going to be a noisy video where I'll try the Rungler concept on Marbles and XAOC Leibniz.
Marbles is a cool extension to the Benjolin, and the Benjolin can also be a great conventional complex VCO.

Rob Hordijk designed the Rungler module (and circuit) to cover the space between a fundamental sinewave and the total chaos of white noise. A creative source of designer noise to enrich your patch. And wow, what a designer he was."

DSP Reboot: PlayStation 1 (Digitakt 1+2 Sound Pack)

video upload by MrDataline

"Download DSP Reboot: PS1 from Bandcamp and Gumroad!
Bandcamp: https://dataline.bandcamp.com/album/d...
Gumroad: https://dataline.gumroad.com/l/jsknil

DSP Reboot is a series EPs made only with video game console jingles!
The first one, is of course based on PS1.
All the songs and sounds were made only with the PS1 startup sound.

The download includes;
Digitakt Project file (Compatible with Digitakt II)
Multitrack recordings of the EP
4 Track EP

Which console should I sample next?

Enjoy!"

Blue Monday - New Order - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover Tutorial

video upload by jumpwav

Learn how to recreate this alternative dance classic using the factory samples of the Korg Volca Sample 2.

'Blue Monday' by New Order

Instrument: Korg Volca Sample 2

BPM: 130
Swing: 0
Reverb: 80

Factory Samples Used:
Part 1: Sample 000 - Kick Thick
Part 2: Sample 024 - Snare Thick
Part 3: Sample 054 - O.Hat Loud
Part 4: Sample 032 - Clap Machine
Part 5: Sample 127 - Bass UnisonSyn
Part 6: Sample 126 - Bass FilterSyn
Part 7: Sample 119 - Minor Choir
Part 8: Sample 120 - Dyna Strings
Part 9: Sample 120 - Dyna Strings

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