✨🍁 Force Field / Episode 4: Oberheim TEO-5 - November 22nd, 2024 / DnB / House / Funk / Breaks 🎹✨

video upload by Force Field

"This is my first time taking out my new Oberheim TEO-5 instead of my usual OB-6. All sounds besides the drum and vocal samples are created live on the TEO-5.

I'm really enjoying the compact form factor and more modern sound of the TEO. I was surprised when I first got it to find that it sounds more like an OB-X8 than an OB-6 though I have never owned one. That is just based on my experience playing the X8 in a showroom. Looking forward to exploring this synth more and bringing it out for more jams.

Improvised and recorded live in Los Angeles, CA on November 22nd, 2024 🪄✨🌸"

0:00 Intro
4:44 Slow it Down
8:08 Change Up
9:02 Oberheim™️ Chords
11:02 Sunset Strut part I
13:02 Sunset Strut part II
14:33 Shanti Cameo Breakdown
15:12 Sun Appreciation Jam
17:28 Baby When We're Grinding
20:00 Darkness Transition
21:00 Kaleidoscope Caverns
23:15 Love Loop
25:19 What is Love
28:38 Did You See My Reflection?
30:22 Reflections Outro
31:50 Pollen
33:12 Bloom
35:00 What is Love? (Interlude)
36:34 Caverns Part II
38:25 BB BB
39:05 Baby Baby
43:07 Vocal Acid
44:15 Deeper Vocal Acid
45:33 Even Deeper Vocal Acid
47:00 Depth Assessment Outro
50:00 Funk Industries
51:44 Funk Incorporated
52:38 Love Me Baby
53:33 Love Me Baby Breakdown
54:16 Corporate Compromises
55:38 Funk Excursions (A Subsidiary of Funk Industries)
58:55 Mergers & Acquisitions Breakdown
1:00:00 Back in Business

E-MU Emulator III EIII Sampling Keyboard w/ Gotek Drive Reader Serviced SN 0990284

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing, also on Reverb

Serial # 0990284
Software V2.40
Firmware V2.00

CLICK FOR MORE »

ARP Sequencer model 1621 (serviced) SN 0033

via this listing

"Just serviced vintage ARP model 1621 sequencer available for sale! It's a fantastic, versatile sequencer with various gate outputs, pulse width modulation, cv input and much more. The quantizer circuits are the most innovative aspect of this sequencer. Arpeggios and other patterns can be programmed at any speed and it can produce up to sixteen single voice notes controlled by one quantizer (16/1), or up to eight two-note chords controlled by two quantizers (8/2), for rich harmonic textures. Also, the clock speed can be modulated by a cv which makes it possible to run it very fast. And what about the random mode? This is one of the best hardware sequencers around."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Was It That BAD? - Roland Vp-9000 : Basic Sampling

video upload by MrCaliforniaD

Yamaha CS-20M: A gorgeous analog synth from 1979 + FREE SAMPLES!

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

"The Yamaha CS-20M is a baby version of the Yamaha's flagship CS-80, famously used by Vangelis on the Blade Runner soundtrack.

The free sample library I made can be found here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product...

Learn more about Clayton Larson, the synth's original owner, here: http://original-music.org"

FRED'S LAB MANATEE : mais d'où viennent ces sons ?

video upload by Les Sondiers

https://fredslab.net/

00:00 Intro
00:55 Tour d'horizon
03:44 Démo audio
05:03 Synthèse spectrale
07:30 Sub
08:10 Noise generator
08:57 Démo audio
10:42 Ring modulator
10:53 Saturator
11:24 Filtres
12:04 Bitcrusher
12:29 Enveloppe de filtre EGF
12:36 Reverb
13:01 Meta enveloppes
15:14 Sub et FM
15:33 LFOs
19:56 Matrice de modulation
20:46 Play Modes
21:27 Multitimbralité
23:02 Presets et Multis
25:40 Panel
25:55 Démo audio
29:25 Sponsor
30:15 MPE
30:25 Démo audio MPE
31:43 Conclusion
35:20 Drone Time !

BERLIN SCHOOL Schulze Style: Improvise & Overdub - All analogue eurorack modular sounds

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Inspired by the way Klaus Schulze sometimes constructed his recordings. Those lengthy, iconic performances were often partly improvised, starting with a sequenced 'jam', mostly with his "Big Moog" modular system, then building upon it with overdubs of other sounds and musical parts. He would use many instruments; Arp, Moog and EMS synths among others, but here just a selection of AJH Synth eurorack modules are used, and a shorter, simpler piece of music, with just a couple of overdubbed parts.

INTRO SOUNDS: This patch used the LADDER FILTER and the FIXED FILTER BANK 914 to process pink noise independently, but both pass through the filter bank by way of its CV-controlled mixing functionality. Multiple envelopes cause the sound to evolve as it crossfades between the output of the ladder filter, and then the filter bank's two groups of frequencies (left and right) one after the other. This creates an effect reminiscent of a long, unnatural reverb tail.

SEQUENCER PART: This patch also makes use of the FIXED FILTER BANK 914's two groups of frequencies, both independently and combined, divided between two VCAs in a stereo configuration. This, later combined with the ENTROPIC DOOM, is modulated by synced, random voltages from the TAP TEMPO VC-LFO, and step probability from the CHANCE DELAY, so that the brighter, more percussive steps are random in tone and occurrence.

SOUND EFFECTS: This was inspired by the sound of morse code and old analogue radio communication signals. For that it uses the LUNAR MODULE to add 2 types of noise and some low fidelity to the sound of an incoming VCO responsible for the 'beep' tone. The DUAL RVG and TAP TEMPO VC-LFO create random 'beep' lengths prior to entering the Lunar Module.

VOCAL/CHOIR: This is three VCO's modulated separately and passed through the FIXED FILTER BANK 914. See our guide to using the filter bank for these kinds of sounds here: [posted here]

BASS: This is two VCOs and white noise from the GLIDE + NOISE module going into the RING SM, where a -1 sub octave is generated and added to the mix. It uses the TRANSISTOR LADDER FILTER for that famous Moog/Minimoog warm fatness. Some of the low frequencies had to be scooped off in post as web video compression simply wouldn't cope with it! This floor-shaker of a combo never disappoints. The Ring SM's unique sub-bases (shaped square waves) add almost bottomless depth to an already legendary fat filter and very rich, vintage-voiced oscillators.

LEAD/SOLO: My struggling attempt to mimic just a little of Klaus Schulze's lead style... Sorry Klaus! This uses 3 VCOs and white noise going into the TRIPLE CROSS, where an LFO is modulating the mix of 2 VCOs (pitched differently), and the output sent to the GEMINI 2412 dual SEM-based filter, which is used in a stereo configuration to separate VCAs. An LFO modulates its two VCFs in opposition to each other, creating a stereo panning effect.

Video by @DreamsOfWires

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability. Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com"

Sumu Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on https://synthnyc.com

All sound demonstrations have external FX.

Note some of the presets are included in the recent Sumu release.

203 systems Mystrix Pro: An open source MIDI pad controller!

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's the Mystrix Pro ( https://203.io/ ), a 8x8 MIDI pad controller with an open source operating system. You can code your own applications running on this. Table of contents:

00:00 split keyboard demo
00:16 introduction
00:48 what's in the box?
01:23 features
01:42 the operating system and apps
02:26 the "note" app
03:07 menu button and settings menu, octave selector
03:30 root notes display
03:34 keyboard split
04:08 vertical or horizontal splits
04:29 brightness
04:45 colour setup
04:53 scale selector
05:25 enforcing scales
05:48 overlap
06:29 midi channel selector
06:44 velocity on/off switch
07:05 system settings
07:18 brightness and screen orientation
07:35 performance app / amethyst player / unitor
08:06 polyphonic aftertouch demo
09:00 installing the development environment (Visual Studio Code) and compiling the OS
10:57 conclusion
11:41 kkthxbye

Links:
Mystrix WIKI https://matrix.203.io/docs/Mystrix/Ge...
GitHub: https://github.com/203-Systems/MatrixOS
Visual Studio Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
Amethyst Player: https://play.203.io/

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

Intro to The NDLR (rev2) Motif Gate Control & Perlin Noise Pattern Generator

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Coming soon for The NDLR (rev2) (finally) a Gate control for the Motif parts. We plan to release a beta of the firmware on our forums before end of Nov 2024. There was lots of code refactoring under the hood to enable this feature and others planned for the future, so a beta test is warranted before release.

See https://conductivelabs.com for more info on our line of MIDI widgets made for synth-heads"

Intro to The NDLR (rev2) Perlin Noise Pattern Generator

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Steve introduces a new feature coming soon to Conductive Labs' The NDLR (rev2); a Perlin Noise Pattern Generator. This will be released on Conductive Labs' forum as a beta in November 2024."

PWM Mantis // It's not a synth.. it's a time machine // Review and Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"PWM's Mantis has done it again, given us a very unique and characterful synth full of vibe. Its a mono/duo/quad hybrid, with digital oscillators (16 in total), 2 analog filters and a whole host of really interesting bits and pieces.

Following in the Malevolent's footsteps it continues PWMs affordable ethos, while hammering home a tonne of vintage tones. Thenraw sound of this is gorgeous and they've not smoothed the rough edges too much which gives us some Microwave, Prophet VS, PPG digital sheen."

0:00 Great Scott! Its a time machine
6:59 4 Oscillators per Voice
9:25 Oscillator Shaping
11:04 Let's Hoover
13:03 Pulse, Shepard Tone & Wavetable
15:04 Noise & Crackle
17:50 Reverb & Chorus
22:55 Ring Mod
24:12 Filters
30:10 More About Drive
32:14 Modulation (9 LFOS!)
34:39 Envelopes
39:14 What's Missing
41:21 About Its Looks
43:12 Some of My Patches

Rare Gleeman Pentaphonic

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

"Very Rare.

Serviced by Vintage Synth & Co in Paris.

Everything works perfectly.

The Pentaphonic is a five-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1982. It was designed by brothers Al and Bob Gleeman and featured three DCOs for a stable and juicy analog sound. The Pentaphonic was in the running against such classics as the Sequential Prophet-5, Moog Minimoog and Polymoog, and the Oberheim 4-Voice. But the Gleeman Pentaphonic (and the Pentaphonic Clear) are extremely rare! Only about 30 Pentaphonics and 20 Pentaphonic Clears were ever made."

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 1310

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

CLICK FOR MORE »

ARP - Model 2600 Synthesizer SN 0962

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

"ARP - Model 2600 Synthesizer - Early 70s USA Synthesizer w/ 3620 Keyboard - x0962 - VINTAGE

The ARP 2600, introduced in the early 1970s, is a semi-modular analog synthesizer that became a cornerstone in the world of electronic music. Designed by Alan R. Pearlman and his team at ARP Instruments, this synthesizer was renowned for its versatility and rich sound. Unlike fully modular systems, the ARP 2600 came pre-wired, allowing musicians to play it straight out of the box while still offering the flexibility to reconfigure its signal path using patch cables. This made it accessible to both beginners and seasoned synthesists. Its robust build and portability also contributed to its popularity, making it a favorite for live performances and studio work alike.

One of the standout features of the ARP 2600 is its built-in spring reverb, which adds a distinctive depth and character to its sound. The synthesizer includes three voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), a voltage-controlled filter (VCF), and a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), providing a wide range of sonic possibilities. The ARP 2600’s ability to produce everything from deep basses to soaring leads and complex sound effects made it a go-to instrument for many iconic artists and sound designers. Its influence can be heard in numerous classic tracks and film scores, cementing its legacy as one of the most important synthesizers in music history."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Oberheim OB-12 49-Key Polyphonic Virtual Analog Synthesizer w/ Case

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

CLICK FOR MORE »

E-MU Emulator II Sampler Synthesizer w/ Gotek Drive & Case SN 1316

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing, also on Reverb

CLICK FOR MORE »

Yamaha Digital Drums DD-5 Midi Drums

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

"Excellent condition 1998 Yamaha DD-5 Digital Drums. Tested and working great.

Comes with original power wall wart adapter.

This set has Midi-Out, but not Midi-In. This means you can use this drumset to control other devices over midi, but you cannot send a pattern into the DD-5 to have it controlled by something else."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Blast beats (by ‪@twisted-electrons‬ ) The Craziest Synth & groovebox

video upload by Yaki Yaki

"A brilliant machine on which you can experiment basically endlessly. It is based on a chip that was mounted in Sound Blaster- sound cards from the early nineties.
Amazing possibilities for twisting the sound."

AMBIENT #10 w/ VOLCA FM QUAD, ROLAND MX-1 | Sunset at Hus Aren

video upload by Andro Lectric

"Scale: A Minor
BPM: 100

w/
KORG VOLCA FM 1 & 2
ROLAND MX-1
BOSS RV-500
---
Yes - I got a second ROLAND MX-1
from ebay in very good Condition :-)
now as Reserve or Sub-Mix
ROLAND is sleeping, sold out... MK-II...?
Tested with 4x "VOLCA FM"
Plus "BOSS RV-500" as an Insert
With a little Melody for the Sunset
at Hus Aren

Hus Aren, also known as Arnheim Castle, formerly known as Arnhem, is located southeast of the Bückeburg district of Nordholz. Archaeological findings indicate that the fortifications were built in the 12th century. According to historical sources, the castle was inhabited by the Lords of Arnheim, a regional noble family. After they were displaced by the Counts of Schaumburg, the castle was demolished in 1302.

(c) 2024
Written, Produced & Mixed by (Androlectric)"

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #139: Hartmann Neuron VS - Song 3

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the third recording with the Neuron VS. It's the software (VST) version of the Hartmann Neuron, a novel hardware synthesizer introduced in 2001 based on artificial neural networks used for sound synthesis. The software version of the instrument, was released in 2005.

I still have a Windows XP computer, which I use like a hardware synthesizer. Using the built-in M-Audio Audiophil 2496 sound card, I can control the "old" VST plug-ins via MIDI from my Cubase 13 and record them via the analog stereo audio output.

I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Pigtronix Echolution² Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb², OTO Boum.
Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated. The FX from the Neuron VS are always deactivated.

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase 13. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone."

Heavy plasma distortion - short clip

video upload by Telmatronics

"With RF stabilisation set low, plasma makes a lot of noise!
(Headphones recommended)
Check www.telmatronics.co.uk for release details"

RECORDING COMPARISION ORIGINAL vs. CASSETTE TAPE (1988) | How does it sound?

video upload by ONEPOLYMER

"A highly scientific comparison between the original 24bit/48kHz recording and an old SONY XR 90 Type IV compact cassette. Recorded on a TASCAM 234 Syncaset from 1988.

How will it sound? How much does it cost? And most importantly, who the heck really needs that?

If you want to know more, please don't watch and hit the notification Glocke! 😅

Cheers,
onepolymer

PS: Synthesizer used during recording:

Roland TR-8S & Modor DR-2 : Drums
MURMUX v3 : Pads
Studio Electronics SE-3X : Bass
Studio Electronics CODE : Main melody
Sequential Prophet 10 : Counter melody"

Veiled - Downtempo morning glory industrial doom - Deluge and Mono Evolver Keyboard

video upload by Abre Ojos

"Live hardware jam with Synthstrom Deluge & DSI Mono Evolver Keyboard

39bpm darker before the dawn industrial drone

Video processed live through Resolume

Shot with GH5 MKII

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"

LudoWic - HORIZONTAL FALL (working on a new album...)

video upload by LudoWic music

"Making sketches for new tracks. In the coming period I will dedicate myself to making a new album. Andrei Tarkovsky’s spiritual and poetic way of making art continues to inspire me enormously. (that’s why this video shows some short footage of his films by the way). For this album I want to use Trautonium, vintage synthesizers, classical pipe organs and electro-acoustic equipment.

April 19 I have been invited by Het Concertgebouw to present my new album Tickets:
https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerte..."

Instant Blade Runner Sounds with Any Analog Synth (Stylophone Gen X-1 Example)

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"Making Instant Blade Runner Sounds with a dark spacey patch that can be applied to almost any Analog Synth. I mean I am using the Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 synth as an example, which is like the most budget cheap analog synth around. So if it can be done on this synth, it can pretty much be done with basic sound design with anything else."

Saif Sameer Collection | OP-X PRO-3

video upload by SonicProjects

"Demo of the Saif Sameer Collection for the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3 virtual analog VST AU synth. This collection programmed by the renowned sound designer Saif Sameer contains 128 truly awesome sounds!

The collection can be downloaded here:
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro3/...

The collection is free!


Saif Sameer made extensive use of the synth's enormous features including modulation matrix, 10 filter types, 5 envelopes, 4 LFOs, Arpeggiator, Chorus and FM.

Saif Sammer achieved some sounds you might not think possible to do with OP-X PRO-3! E.g. several sounds in the library sound embarrassingly close to a Roland D-50!"

OB-Xtreme 3.0 Mac & PC VST3 AU short preview

video upload by Aly James Lab

https://www.alyjameslab.com/

A look under the hood at the virtual voice boards.

"In essence, OB-Xtreme functions as an 8-voice polyphonic, 8-voice unison mono, or true mono synth. The Unison mode adds a rich, thick texture by enabling polyphonic unison, which offers a powerful 8x8 voice configuration with adjustable voice clones (configurable as 1, 3, or 7 clones per voice).

Core OB-X/OB-Xa features are faithfully included, with SAW, PULSE, and TRI oscillator shapes, as well as the unique SAW+PULSE combination, which can add an extra octave harmonic based on the pulse width setting.

Filter options include a 2-pole and a 4-pole mode: The 2-pole filter, based on the OB-X, provides the smooth, resonant SVF (State Variable Filter) response, while the 4-pole filter, modeled after the CEM3320, offers a Moog-like resonance at lower cutoff values. High-pass and band-pass outputs are available in 2-pole mode, along with an optional filter 'bleed' for added authenticity.

The Xtreme Factor control manages emulated OTA-induced distortion, particularly the classic CA3080 chip distortion used throughout the OB-series circuits. Users can push these settings beyond the original specifications for more aggressive tones or stay within traditional limits for a classic OB sound. Both PRE and POST distortion circuits can be bypassed independently for flexibility, with PRE affecting lower notes and POST acting linearly across the range.

Additionally, OB-Xtreme offers under-the-hood controls for fine-tuning the voltage offsets of each voice card, which is essential for replicating authentic analog character. This approach uses Virtual Component Modeling (VCM) to mimic analog nuances effectively without excessive setup time. Seven macro sliders provide quick access to these settings:

OB-Xtreme 3 voice cards

OSC (SPREAD): Controls tuning offsets for oscillators 1 and 2.
FILT: Adjusts filter envelope offsets.
AMP: Sets amplitude envelope offsets.
VCF: Modifies VCF deviation.
PW: Controls pulse width offsets.
PORT: Sets portamento glide time lag.
XMOD: Adjusts cross modulation offsets.

You can apply small random deviations per note in real-time or scatter them across all eight voices. These voltage offsets are visually represented in the interface with positive or negative voltages (yellow/blue), making it easy to see adjustments. Tuning individual cards in semitone steps (up to +1 OCT) opens creative possibilities like a pseudo-chord mode when using Unison mode."

You can find additional OB-Xtreme posts here.