EMS VCS3 Restoration with DK-1 Keyboard

video upload by Synthesizer Keith

"This video is a deep dive into the restoration of an EMS VCS3 and DK-1 keyboard. And yes, that is Alex Lifeson's [Rush] signature.

00:00 Play In
00:09 Introduction
01:20 VCS3 Demo/Assessment
06:43 Initial Repairs
09:37 Meter Repair
17:51 Power Supply and Amplifier Chips
22:00 Keyboard Assessment
23:30 The Keyboard Comes Alive!
26:30 Keyboard signals In Depth
28:25 Issues With The Trigger
31:27 Keyboard Sample & Hold
35:22 Keyboard and VCS3 Pitch Tracking and Velocity
38:10 Parts Graveyard
38:57 Alex Lifeson's Signature and Other Markings
41:23 Play Out"

April 30th 2025 Patch Variation #2

video upload by John L Rice

"Just exploring the patch as one tends to do. Here I’m using a second Moon Modular 569 sequencer to control the first one instead of the sequential switch I used in the previous video [posted here]. The result was simpler but still interesting to me. I also changed up the synth voice a bit, using a MegaOhm LPG instead of the SSL tube VCA and processing its output with an Oakley/Krisp1 Flanger."

4/27-30/25 (16th, 145) Metasonix D-2000 + Roland 100m SPH-323 TR606 + EML 400/401 + (in description)

video upload by Cfpp0

"4/27-30/25 (16ths, 145 bpm) Metasonix D-2000 + RYK 185 + Roland System 100m & SPH-323 & TR-606 + ElectroComp EML 400/401 & EML 200 + DSP 808 + 2hp Comp + Soundforce S-LD + Peavey 1300 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + Paia 6740

The pumping drone that sounds like a harmonium is the ElectroComp EML 200 through a 2hp Comp module, with reversed reverb from the Alesis MIDIVERB II and spring reverb from the Paia 6740. The bass pulse is the Metasonix D-2000, triggered by the MFB SEQ-1. The 16th note synth panned center is the Roland System 100m, sequenced by the RYK 185, through the Roland SPH-323 through the Peavey 1300. The 16th note synth line panned left is the EML 400/401. The percussion is the DSP 808 and the Soundforce S-LD, triggered by MFB SEQ-1 and ALM Pamela’s New Workout, which clocks everything."

UNBOXING/ / ELEKTRON DIGITAKT II // Factory PRESETS 17-32 // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"Playing and muting PRESETS 17-32 of ELEKTRON DIGITAKT II or Mark II."

Additional preset demos: UNBOXING/ / ELEKTRON DIGITAKT II // Factory Presets

Dance'n May ~ Osmose ~ Iridium ~ ContinuuMini ~ HM 5 Scale

video upload by Ebotronix

Dance'n May² ~ Osmose ~ Iridium ~ ContinuuMini ~ Phrygian Scale

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose,
Waldorf Iridium,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Intuitive Instruments - Exquis, V2.01,
Bastle Bestie,
Eventide , H90,
Bode Frequency Shifter ,(2x),
ADDAC Foot Control, with ,Boss EV 30,
Strymon Big Sky MX,controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Phrygian Dim Scale, HM 5th Mode, 0,1,4,5,7,8,10,
01.05.2024
video # 2516 & 2517

New! SpaceBlender Experimental Reverb from Soundtoys

video upload by soundtoys

"SpaceBlender is a new experimental reverb that lets you create unreal and imaginary spaces – shapes, textures, and tones otherwise impossible in the real world.

Get it FREE at https://www.soundtoys.com through May 22."

Update: new video:

Introducing Soundtoys SpaceBlender

video upload by soundtoys

"Meet SpaceBlender, a new imaginary space machine from Soundtoys. It's an experimental reverb that create shapes, textures, and tones that don’t exist in the natural world.

In this video, we’ll walk you through SpaceBlender’s interface and demonstrate some cool ways to get started with the plug-in. From ambient soundscapes to reverse gated verbs, from skittering delays to wild pitch shifting– this deceptively simple plug-in has much to offer.

Get SpaceBlender FREE through May 8, 2025. Only at https://www.soundtoys.com."

Ericasynths Echolocator - Performance Delay and Reverb - Patch From Scratch

video upload by sonicstate

"​‪@matthsmatthsmatths‬ Gives the new Echolocator from ‪@EricaSynths‬ a spin. It's a studio grade, desktop stereo delay with algorithms from ‪@112db_com‬ and follows on from the excellent Nightverb.
Designed to be tweaked, it can provide regular delays and reverb but also some extremely creative sound design with a filter switchable between the feedback patch and the FX out.
With full MIDI control, its suited for both studio and hands on live work."

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:47 Features
00:03:57 Techno
00:09:55 Ambient
00:16:18 break and drive
00:21:11 bass
00:25:49 wrap

MATTHS
https://linktr.ee/MATTHS

Colours - New Novation Circuit Pack by Techtronix Preview

video upload by Techtronix

"Colours Brings the very latest Dubstep sound to Novation Circuit Tracks.

Out on the 23rd of May ‪@IsotonikStudios‬

Made to represent a whole range of Dubstep from brutal high-energy hard hitting Tearout, Colour bass, Riddim, classic Dubstep, ambient Dubstep and more.

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Arturia Pure Lofi is a Kick-Ass Wavetable Synth... Secret Enhancements, Overview, and Review

video upload by Keith Crosley

"OK, so Arturia Pure Lofi is a real wavetable synthesizer and (multi)sampler with a fantastic retro sound and some deep, dark secrets. Come along with me and discover the unique sound of Pure Lofi. OH... and you can import user wavetables and sound libraries, like KRC Mathwaves, if you know THIS ONE CRAZY TRICK 😉. Available by itself, or as part of Arturia V Collection 11... Would you like to know more? Grab your Computer Musical Instrument and come along with me for a bit-crushed-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

https://www.wavetables.lol

Rhythm Explorer Missing Link Clocking by Circuit Happy (and MATTHS)

video upload by MATTHS

"You know I love the Circuit Happy Missing Link - I use it all the time. Well... I landed some ideas with Ed at the company suggesting ways to make clock a little more interesting and creative. He listened, he did it and now we have Rhythm Explorer! A brand new firmware update that brings together some of those ideas to both the Missing Link Junior and ML:2m."

MATTHS
https://linktr.ee/MATTHS