Illusion - Jay Wires

video upload by Jay Wires

New track from supporting member Jay Wires, who previously brought us Meaningless.

"'Illusion' by Jay Wires delivers a heavy dose of melancholic 80's synth tones over a pulsating groove. Synthpop art with a human heart.

STREAM:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jay..."

"The romantic notion that there is someone out there for everyone sent hundreds of millions of people to online dating apps last year, including Jay Wires. Trapped in a world with seemingly infinite options where temporary relationships are the norm, he decided to set himself apart by putting his profile to music with a brief jingle expressing his intentions, thus giving birth to 'Illusion,' a foray into a desolate, chimerical territory, as he succinctly expresses the loneliness and hopelessness that one feels when searching for their soulmate in a landscape that feels more like a carnival’s House of Mirrors than its Tunnel of Love.

A plaintive query prefaces a punchy electronic beat, and synth layers build as Wires’ cri de coeur - raw and emotional, gives way to a chorus driven by a galloping bassline with the intensity of a racing heartbeat, and distant bells like a death knell stab you to your core, evoking that hollow feeling of loss and want. This is a story of being trapped in the confusion of a shimmering fog, with lyrics full of yearning, calling out for The One that idealism tells us is out there for each of us.

Somewhere in this barren wasteland, Jay finds himself 'losing faith in destiny,' that this person may not even exist. Hope turns to cynicism, and deliciously melancholic hooks and textures fill the atmosphere with disconsolate laments, intensely conveying the exhaustion that Wires feels in this chase, one that seems futile and unending. -Mae de Agua"

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywires/
Bandcamp: https://jaywires.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kykgDmrb5YmN0zORjTOf9

SoundFreak Discovery

video upload by Todd Barton

"Found a patch that totally utilizes the Slew and dB switches on the Soundfreak Dual Filter/Osc module which is further enhanced going through the Soundfreak Dual Ring Modulator. Enjoy!"

https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd

What Is Considered A Song In The Live Hardware Realm? // Testing A New Resampling Method

video upload by EZBOT

"Today we are discussing how many patterns is a song and what is considered a song when you are playing hardware electronic music. Not only that but I will be showcasing a new resampling method I discovered using the Ocatatrack and the Digitakt II. Stick around, join the discussion, and check out these interesting methods!

Download the REmixer 3.0 Template here: / remixer-3-0-108621633

Get yourself the Micro Prophet-5 Sample-Chains pack here / micro-prophet-5-108197283 and here: https://ko-fi.com/s/213ee0e90b

PERFORMANCE OVERLAY MAGNETS: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop?..."

🥢 Erica Synths Pico Drum2 🥢 🎧 (no talking) 🎧

video upload by Cutoff Frequency - gear stuff (no talking)

"This is a video demonstrating the sounds of the Erica Synths Pico Drum2.

Erica Synths are such wonderful manufacturers. They make affordable, well made modules that are well thought out. The Pico Drum2 is no exception. It goes from subtle percussion to all out distorted techno. I was having a lot of fun with this one!"

0:00 - Pulse Drum
1:42 - Fold Drum 1
2:35 - Complex Pulse Drum
3:42 - Complex Sine Drum
4:29 - Space Snare
5:24 - Noise Crush
6:15 - Fold Drum 2
7:17 - Slap

FLUORINE New Firmware 1.2 Update / Demo Snippets

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"FLUORINE receives a firmware update. Theres tweaking in the algoridmths to do it sound more musical and rithmic. There´s also an algo 5 modification so it doesnt crush.

Customers can send us a mail with name and order number to receive the new firmware. This is still in progress and new updates will keep appearing with a lot of new features, so stay tuned!

To upload it to your Fluor, just connect it to the computer via USB C Cable, and follow the instructins of this video: [below]

You can order the synth in our stores:
https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/16013..."

How to update the Raspberry Pi Pico firmware

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"Fluorine and ONO-SENDAI are receiving firmware updates in a few days.

They will be available for current customers. If you have an Fluorine or ONO SENDAI, send us a message with your name, mail and order number and we will mail you back the latest firmware.

Follow this video to update your machine

Enjoy!"

Gotharman Announces Touch Tuul Multi-Function Eurorack Module

Features video upload by gotharman

"Going through many of the features of the new Touch Tuul Eurorack module, like oscillators, filters, effects, draw wave modulators, sequencers...
www.gotharman.dk"

You might recall the prototype demos over the past week. Details follow:

"Gotharman has today launched a new 32hp multi-function Eurorack module, called Touch Tuul, for pre-ordering. Final release is expected in October.

Features:
-4 channels.
-Each channel has one main function and one utility function.
-Any function can be selected for any channel.
-Each of the four Main functions can be: Oscillator/LFO, Dual Filter, Effects Processor, CV controlled Mixer.
-Each of the four Utility functions can be: Touch screen keyboard, Sequencer, Draw Wave Modulator.
-CV recording is possible into the Draw Wave Modulators.
-Four 24 bit audio/trigger/clock inputs.
-Four 16 bit high precision CV/gate/clock inputs.
-Four 16 bit audio/CV/gate/clock outputs.
-Two 12 bit audio/CV/gate/clock outputs.
-Two gate/clock/Squarewave outputs *1.
-8 LEDs to show the activity of the 8 outputs.
-MIDI in and out for clock, notes, CC’s and updates.
-Two push buttons for sequencer start/stop, parameter selection, Channel select, and for entering and exiting the Menu page.
-Four analog high quality metal potentiometers for editing parameters.
-4.3” multi-touch, color, touch display.
-Very few pages, for fast navigation: One main page, one menu page and one preset page.
-1024 presets can be stored and instantly recalled.
-Size: 32 hp
-Depth: 18 mm, 28 mm including the power connector.
-Current draw: +12v: 130 mA, -12v: 35 mA.

General structure:
-All channels can be connected both internally and externally (via mini-jacks).
-All modulation inputs runs in audio range.

More info can be found at: www.gotharman.dk."

Teenage Engineering Introduces the EP–1320 Medieval

video upload by teenage engineering

"introducing EP–1320 medieval – the world’s very first medieval electronic instrument by teenage engineering.

EP–1320 medieval includes hundreds of expertly recorded playable medieval instruments – processed through analogue dynamics, tape, vinyl and more; from strings and bows, to drums, percussion, and foley.
embarking on a harrowing quest? this pint-sized medieval instrument is perfect for the treacherous road ahead."

Teenage Engineering - EP-1320 Medieval

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Behind the Latin-printed labels and familiar panel layout is one incredibly powerful new device. Expanding on the huge success of the knockout 2, teenage engineering delivers a wildly fun new device with an all new set of punch-in effects, powerful arpeggiator and hundreds of percussive medieval samples to get started. The EP 1320 Medieval is sure to impress. Similar but the same.

with the EP-1320’s sample engine you can timestretch, re-pitch, chop and pan to your heart’s content. Transform ordinary sounds into glitching basses, chordal patterns or arpeggiated atmospheric leads.

The Teenage Engineering EP-1320 is available immediately for shipping and in-store pickup at Noisebug

#synth #drummachine #sampler #teenageengineering #pocketoperator #ep1320 #ep1320medieval #synthesizer #groovebox

00:00:00 Beat 1
00:01:30 Beat 2
00:02:36 Beat 3
00:05:22 Beat 4
00:06:58 Sound Selection and Arp
00:08:35 Fader Presets
00:10:36 Pocus
00:12:18 Beat 5"

Priced at $299 (check with dealers on the right)

"a medieval experience like no other, EP–1320 features hundreds of built-in medieval sounds. go back in time and play along with the included magical melodies, sultry songs and bubonic beats. included in the box are 4 knobs, a sticker pack and a quick start guide.

built-in mic and speaker
6 stereo voices / 12 mono
128MB memory including 96MB ROM sounds and 32MB user sample memory
9 user projects
7 built-in pocus and 12 punch-in pocus
pressure sensitive keys and multi-functional fader
sampling frequency: 46 kHz / 16-bit
1x stereo in/out, sync in/out, midi in/out and usb-c
powered by 4x AAA batteries, or via usb-c
dimensions: 240 mm x 176 mm x 16 mm | 9.45 in x 6.93 in x 0.63 in

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GODSPEar OSCar Filter Translation | British Tribute Riffs [Demo #3]

video upload by gstormelectro

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

GODSPEar is my homage to the Oxford OSCar filter in Eurorack format. Time to enjoy a dual voice setup w/ musical contexts featuring a few riffs inspired by British synth royalty.

Check my Reverb store for GODSPEar and other module availability
http://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro"

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

1980 Dual Manual Prophet 10 Plus Eurorack

video upload by MZPdF3Neabs

"In this video, I’m using a few Eurorack modules to add some extra gravy to the Prophet 10 through the pedal inputs on the rear panel. The modules used are a Pico RND, 2HP CLK, PM Foundations Micro VCO (X2) and a Befaco Attenuverter (in my custom panel). With this setup, I can have different modulations for the Prophet VCOs and VCF, audio rate modulation and a sample and hold. There are a couple of tracks going on so it’s not all played simultaneously. This video is a bit longer, almost 7 minutes, and gets a bit weird but as always I’m hoping you’ll watch and listen to all of it."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS Prophet 2002 Rackmount Sampler

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via this listing

Pics of the inside below.

"Excellent cosmetic condition.

Removed from an in use rack, removed from a closed music school."

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Roland JP-8080 Analog Modeling Synthesizer

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via this listing

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TTMC Sequencer Card , Tokyo Delay , KORG volca sample2 sync out

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

Moog Muse | Factory Preset Tour | All Presets, No Talking

video upload by Moog Music

"Join Lisa Bella Donna and Max Ravitz on an hour-long tour through the factory library of patches for Muse – from searing leads and thumping basses through delicate textural pads and everything in between. All sounds recorded direct from Muse with no external effects added."

00:00 Polyphonic Power
00:34 Blind Nights
01:31 Dancing Droplets
02:35 Oblique Flights
03:50 Vox Humana

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08.06.2024 Synton Fenix - Phaser ultra power

video upload by batchas

"I am sending the audio output of the Vermona ER-9 through the Phaser in feedback mode, using it as a kind of distortion, overdrive & surprise processor.
And as usual I do record the session on video to share the first impressions. The processed sound is really impressive! Patch main connections:
Audio output from ER-9 into Audio Input processor of the Fenix IId. A-out goes to Phaser input in feedback mode. Phaser output goes to mixer.
Trigger out (fast clock extracted by Audio Input processor) goes into Env. Generator 2. Output of EGR2 goes to VCA2. Sawtooth from VCO2 goes into VCF3 Formant Filter being modulated. Output of VCF3 goes into VCA2. Output of VCA2 goes to mixer.
Trigger out goes also to the Wave Multiplier clock input, so I can divide the fast clock by 2 and send to EGR1. Output of EGR1 goes to another VCA1. Triple square from VCO1 goes into VCA1.
a. Output of VCA1 goes to Copycat bandecho."

Ambient analog jam w/ Prophet Rev2, Deckard's Dream, Moog Minitaur, Mother 32

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

It had been a while since I had a bunch of synths on the table all at once. This one took a few different approaches before I got it. In particular, I spent a lot of time trying to find the right sequencer. I thought this would be a semi-generative piece, and tried a couple of hardware sequencers to that effect, but ultimately I found myself wanting more control. With much more time spent playing piano these days, maybe my days of generative sequencers are slowing down?

So in the end, with only a day before I was heading out of town, I decided to compose a piece in my DAW instead. And you know what? It was the right choice. Sometimes working in the box is the better way to go.

The other obstacle was my arpeggio synth. At first I had the MSW810, which is a sort-of SH-101 clone. But ultimately it was either too bright or too dull, and I couldn't get the envelopes right. I put the Mother 32 on the table and was immediately struck with how beautiful and perfect the sound of this synth is. It's such a beauty for arpeggios, and struck that perfect balance for filter and envelope, brightness and darkness. I just love the Mother 32.

Ultimately this came out sounding like a remix of the theme song for an 8-bit video game, which makes sense since that music fostered my love of synths.

Thanks for listening.

Sequential Prophet Rev2 module into Kinotone Ribbons - Pad
Moog Minitaur into Strymon BigSky - Bass
Black Corporation Deckard's Dream into Walrus Slöer - Melody
Moog Mother 32 into Meris Polymoon - Arpeggio

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Vaemi DIY Workshop 6 Ağustos 2024

video upload by Vaemi

Google translation from Turkish follows. Original Turkish below that.

"We will assemble all the parts from scratch and make an electronic instrument, namely a synthesizer.

We will provide all the necessary equipment as VAEMI.

Technical information on the subject will also be shared.
Contact us to join the workshop.

For information and applications: vaemisynth@gmail.com

DIY Analog Drone Synthesizer Workshop

Drone Synthesizer Technical Specifications:
• 4 Voice Polyphony
• 4 Analog Oscillators
• Touch Areas and Gate Keys
• 4 Analog Envelope (Sustain, Release)
• 4 Analog VCA
• 4 Channel Mixer
• 1 Analog RC Filter
• FM Modulation
• Can work with adapter or 9V battery
• Mono Output (1/8mm jack output)

We are organizing a repeat of our workshop on electronic circuit, synthesizer and musical instrument production and design by Efe Çakır.

A class will be created for the workshop. Participation is limited. The workshop will focus on the construction of a 4-oscillator analog drone synthesizer. The class will start at 11:00 on Sunday, August 18th and will last for 5-6 hours.

All PCB and electronic components of the synthesizer you see in the picture will be provided to you completely within the workshop fee. It is sufficient to come to the class without bringing anything with you. We will also provide the necessary materials such as soldering pen, solder, paste, speaker, battery. If you have soldered a few times before, these classes may be just for you. At the end of the class, the synthesizers you have assembled will be yours. At the beginning of the class, all electronic components will be delivered to you and a set of schematics and notes about our synthesizer will be distributed. After introductory topics such as “What is electricity?”, “Basic information about electronic materials used”, “Reading schematics”, we will proceed step by step by understanding how each section works in order of “What is an oscillator?”, “What is a VCA?” on the synthesizer. At the end of the lesson, we will all be playing our synthesizers together.

For your questions and applications, you can contact us via Efe Çakır (@ertanefecakir) and Vaemi (@vaemisynth) accounts.

In order to apply, you must make a payment before the workshop date. If you want to cancel within the last week before the workshop, no refund will be made."

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Erica Synths Nightverb Performance Reverb | SonicLAB

video upload by sonicstate

"Erica Synths and 112dB's Nightverb performance reverb pedal excels in creating ambient textures and expansive soundscapes. Equipped with versatile connectivity, a freeze function, and 100 user preset slots, it offers extensive creative potential without distortion at high gain levels. Priced around €490 (approx. £411),
‪@matthsmatthsmatths‬ Takes a look for us"

*Key Moments:*
00:00:00 Introduction and Features Overview
00:00:48 Build and Connectivity
00:02:01 Demonstration with Synth
00:07:29 With Pulsar-23
00:21:40 Foot Pedal Features
00:25:53 Midi Control
00:35:43 Vocals
00:37:56 Final thoughts

BTMX & Drum Brain Vol.2 | Schlappy Patching

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"Episode 14 for Schlappy Patching!
Today I'll show you how to use the BTMX and the Nibblers to drive a "drum brain" in other words, a drum module consisting of multiple voices that you can trigger.
Todat I'll use my vintage SDS 8 from Simmons, a classic early 80s drum synthesizer that used to work with hexagonal drum pads. It will be a good occasion to learn how to convert gate to trigger with the Boundary!

Have fun watching!"