Roland MC-4 Hack demo - Vivaldi Four Seasons, Spring Movement

video by dnigrin

"Roland MC-4 playing 4 track sequence of Spring Movement of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, programmed using MC-4 Hack, software created by Defective Records Software. https://defectiverecords.com/mc4hack"

The MC-4 is sitting on an Analogue Solutions Colossus no less. Apparently the video is of Jesper Kouthoofd, CEO of Teenage Engineering.

dnigrin is the man behind Defective Records, who brought us the Fauxmo Ensoniq Fizmo editor / librarian, Cyclic sequencer in collaboration with Mutable Instruments, the M-185 software sequencer, and Klee software sequencer. You can find them all in various posts here.

Roland MC-4 Hack made it's first appearance here on MATRIXSYNTH on August 18, 2011.

Fauxmo - an Ensoniq Fizmo editor/librarian

Published on Sep 23, 2019 dnigrin

"A brief demo of Fauxmo, an Ensoniq Fizmo synthesizer editor / librarian, brought to you by Defective Records Software. Available for Mac and Windows at https://defectiverecords.com/fauxmo"

Defective Records Software Releases "DSX Hack" - Oberheim DSX Sequencer Editor for Mack & Windows

via Defective Records

"After an altogether too long development cycle, I'm happy to report that 'DSX Hack' is now available!

Available for both Mac and Windows, DSX Hack lets you program your Oberheim DSX sequencer without the need for a connected Oberheim synth, a previous limitation. Instead, you now program it using MIDI files and the software, which creates audio "squelch" that programs the DSX via its cassette input.

What's awesome about the DSX is that it has EIGHT pairs of CV/Gate outputs on the back, which the sequencer info can be routed to…. That's a whole lot of CV control in one box!

I'm indebted to the group of beta testers who helped me (many of whom are on this list), as well as to Marcus Ryle (CEO of Line 6 and the DSX's original designer), Paul White (Electrongate and former Oberheim), and Tom Oberheim himself (he pointed me to Marcus).

More info, video, demo version, etc… available on the site:

http://defectiverecords.com/dsxhack"

Martin Kern - Midnight

Published on Sep 23, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Serge Precision VCO, Serge New Timbral Oscillator
Bongo Sound: Serge Variable Q VCF
Effects: Intellijel designs µFold II, Delay & Reverb Ableton Live
Sequencer: Make Noise Rene (Bongo), Cyclic Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software & Mutable Instruments."

Martin Kern - Hallo Serge

Published on Sep 22, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Serge Precision VCO, Serge New Timbral Oscillator
Effects: Reverb on Tinysizer (filtered with some VCF), intellijel designs µFold II
Sequencer: Cyclic Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software & Mutable Instruments."

Martin Kern - In September

Published on Sep 7, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Make Noise DPO, Tip Top Audio Z 3000, Tinysizer VCO
Effects: MN Soundhack Echophon, ValhallaVintageVerb (VSTi)
Sequencer: Make Noise Rene & Cyclic Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software & Mutable Instruments."

Thee Instrument Vinyl Turntable Scratching Synth

Published on Jun 5, 2013 Defekt Records·26 videos

"Thee Instrument, by Gelbart. based on the Arduino board. recorded straight from the output without effects.
http://www.gelbartcorp.com"

Cyclic: a new step sequencer, work-in-progress #1

YouTube Uploaded by dnigrin on Jan 8, 2012

"Cyclic is a forthcoming new step sequencer software application, from Defective Records Software, in collaboration with Mutable Instruments.

This is quick intro showing some of its features - it's using just one monophonic Mutable Instruments Shruthi-1 synth.

More information coming soon on the Defective Records forum: http://defectiverecords.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/64/upcoming-new-ste...

Defective Records: http://defectiverecords.com
Mutable Instruments: http://mutable-instruments.net"

Cyclic: a new step sequencer, work-in-progress #2

Uploaded by dnigrin on Jan 8, 2012

"Cyclic is a forthcoming new step sequencer software application, from Defective Records Software, in collaboration with Mutable Instruments.

This is a slightly more musical example compared to work-in-progress #1, using a polyphonic softsynth (Togu Audio Line's Noisemaker) together with two monophonic Mutable Instruments' synths, the Shruthi-1 and Shruti-1. I saved several presets and am mostly just cycling through them. Gives you an idea of how easily you can create some excellent patterns - this came together in less than 5 minutes. CAREFUL ABOUT YOUR MONITORING VOLUME AT 1:05, A NEW PART KICKS IN A BIT TOO LOUD!

More information coming soon on the Defective Records forum: http://defectiverecords.com/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/64/upcoming-new-ste...

Defective Records: http://defectiverecords.com
Mutable Instruments: http://mutable-instruments.net"

Roland MC-4 Hack: Work In Progress

YouTube Uploaded by dnigrin on Aug 18, 2011

"Following on the footsteps of "MC-202 Hack", this is early stage work on Defective Records Software's "MC-4 Hack" application, for the Roland MC-4 sequencer. Will allow you to convert a MIDI file into the audio format required to load a sequence into the MC-4. Can extract up to 4 MIDI channels of data, and map them to the MC-4's 4 channels.

For all those who have ever struggled with programming the MC-4's sequencer, imagine being able to have it crank out Fur Elise in just a few seconds... :-)

More soon at http://defectiverecords.com"

"MC-4 Hack" for the Roland MC-4 Sequencer?

Defective Records is contemplating an MC-4 Hack similar to the MC-202 Hack (see this post). If you are interested leave a comment here or on Defective Records here.

"Over the last 14 years that I've had MC-202 Hack available in its various versions, I've repeatedly gotten requests to create an "MC-4 Hack" for the Roland MC-4 sequencer. It of course makes perfectly logical sense, as the sequencers in the two devices are very similar, and from roughly the same time period in Roland's history."

Note Defective Records also brought us the software Klee sequencer and M-185 software sequencer. See the new Defective Records label below for more.

M-185 Software Sequencer Now Available

The M-185 software sequencer is now available at Defective Records.

"MIDI-enabled software recreation of the hardware [Roland System 100m influenced DIY] M185 step sequencer, designed by RYK - developed with their input! what are its features:

Includes virtually all major functions from the hardware M185, and adds many new ones specific to the software version:

• Multi-stage step sequencer with stage-selectable gate modes
• Gate modes include Mute, Single, Multi and Hold
• Trill mode available when in Multi mode within a stage
• Polyphonic potential when using long Note Length values
• Each stage can be from 1 to 8 clock pulses in length
• Internal or MIDI clock control
• Built-in clock divide capability
• MIDI output to any hardware or software synth
• VST instrument hosting
• 16 preset slots for instant recall of parameters
• Presets can be saved to and loaded from disk"


M185 software step sequencer - Overview - YouTube Uploaded by dnigrin on Mar 10, 2011

"A brief demonstration of the M185 Step Sequencer by Defective Records Software. Inspired by the hardware M185 Sequencer developed by RYK.

The M185 is playing a VST softsynth; drum loop coming from other software. More information at http://defectiverecords.com/m185."

Software Klee Sequencer - sync with Ableton Live

YouTube via dnigrin | January 30, 2011 |

"Just a quick how to video to show how you can sync the start/stop and tempo between Ableton Live and the Software Klee Sequencer."

M185 software step sequencer - work in progress

YouTube via dnigrin | January 28, 2011 |

"New software step sequencer, inspired by Ryk's M185 hardware DIY sequencer. Built with Cycling 74's Max/MSP. Work in progress, not done yet..."

Update via Dan on the AH list:
"To address the avalanche of questions I've gotten since -- fueled by the success of my software Klee (http://defectiverecords.com/klee), this is a software recreation of a step sequencer inspired by RYK's M-185 hardware DIY step sequencer - some examples and more info:

http://sys100m.org/viewtopic.php?t=154&sid=539defbded7364e82a6678c84f35daca
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK1PoQffhjk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swi2fNeNCuE

Basically, this sequencer works by advancing the pattern through (up to) 8 stages. Each stage can have have anywhere from 1 to 8 clock pulses that are advanced through. Each stage has a note value. The stage operates in 1 of 4 possible gate modes: Mute, Single, Multi, and Held. In mute mode, the stage is silent for however many clocks it is set for. In single mode, the note triggers for the first clock of the stage, and then it is silent for the remainder of clocks (if any) in the stage. In multi mode, the note is retriggered for each clock of the stage. Finally, in held mode, a single note is held for the duration of all of the clock pulses of the stage.

As Mark Rivera said a while back on AH, the M185 is "... the only alternate concept to x0x, knob-row, and arpeggiator styles. It's all three but none of them?"

That's the basic idea. Of course, there's details - you can change the clock pulses from anywhere between whole notes to 1/32nd notes. You can change the gate duration times. You can change the direction of the sequence through the stages - forward, backward, ping pong, and random. You can control the total number of clock pulses in a pattern, irrespective of the number of stages.

The software version will have most of the features of the hardware sequencer, plus more (still being finalized!). It will work with MIDI rather than control voltages/triggers. It will send MIDI to any MIDI device (hardware or software), and will work with either an internal clock or MIDI clock. It can also host a VST instrument plugin. It will save and load presets.

Mac and PC, cheap like all of my software. I hope to have it ready within the next 1-2 months, real life notwithstanding!

Dan"

Mutable Klee Software Sequencer V2

YouTube via dnigrin | November 24, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes

"Software Klee Sequencer, version 2, controlling two Mutable Instruments synthesizers: on the left a Shruti-1 in a custom enclosure, and on the right, a Shruthi-1. No external processing or other synths - all sounds from the Shrut(h)i's, and all MIDI signals generated by the Software Klee.

More info:
Software Klee Sequencer: http://defectiverecords.com/klee
Mutable Instruments: http://mutable-instruments.net"


"what is it:
a MIDI-enabled software recreation of the electro-music.com hardware Klee step sequencer - developed with the input of the sequencer's creators! Now with even more functionality in version 2!!
what are its features:
Includes virtually all major functions from the hardware Klee, and adds many new ones. New features in version 2 = new

• VST instrument hosting new
• Intelligently constrain output notes to scale (using Modal Object Library) new
• Output chord based on active root note - up to 6 notes in chord, plus root note new
• External pattern load via MIDI or audio input triggers new
• External MIDI controllers support via MIDI CC messages, with MIDI learn new
• Group A - Group B output new
• Convert active LEDs to active switches, for Groups A, B, or A and B new
• Reverse sequence direction new
• Built-in clock divide capability, now with additional options new
• MIDI output to any hardware or software synths
• Internal or MIDI clock control
• 10 preset slots for instant recall of parameters
• Presets can be saved to and loaded from disk
• Synchronous load - loading of pattern happens on clock pulses, and not in between
• Load on Play feature to allow for loading of pattern each time clock started
• MIDI-controllable baseline note
• Custom definable note range allows for alternative scales"

Software Klee Step Sequencer v2 - Scale & Chord Demo

dnigrin | November 23, 2010 |

"Demonstration of the Scale and Chord features in version 2 of the Software Klee Step Sequencer. Demo uses 2 hosted VST plugins, also a version 2 feature."

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Software Klee Updates

via dnigrin in this electro-music.com thread.

"I thought I would give an update on where things stand with the new v2 version of the software - most of the new features I will include are coded, and now I am just wrestling with a few bugs and details, and then on to beta testing. I also have to fully update the docs. Here's the listing of what's coming in this version, as well as a few screenshots...

* new VST instrument hosting - route MIDI externally, or internally to virtual instruments (or mix of both) * new A-B output * LEDs to switches, for A, B, or A&B * constrain output notes to specific scale * output chord based on root note - user can specify up to 6 pitches in chord, plus root note * can reverse direction to R to L, instead of L to R * external load via MIDI or audio input * MIDI CC control for virtually all UI controls I plan to demo this version at the upcoming Analogue Heaven Northeast event on April 25: http://stretta.com/ahne/2010/ Also - one little tidbit that made my day: for the 80's Industrial fans out there, cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy is a software Klee user (and hardware too) - see his quote at http://defectiverecords.com/klee/index2.html" click here for all posts featuring the software Klee including video.

Software Klee Step Sequencer Now Available

You can find it for download on Mac and Windows here. There is a demo version. Full version runs $40.

"Includes virtually all major functions from the hardware Klee, and adds many new ones:
• MIDI output to any hardware or software synths
• Internal or MIDI clock control
• 10 preset slots for instant recall of parameters
• Presets can be saved to and loaded from disk
• Built-in clock divide capability
• Synchronous load - loading of pattern happens on clock pulses, and not in between
• Load on Play feature to allow for loading of pattern each time clock started
• MIDI-controllable baseline note
• Custom definable note range allows for alternative scales"


YouTube via dnigrin
previously posted

Klee software sequencer - preview

YouTube via dnigrin

"A quick demo of the upcoming Klee software sequencer, by Defective Records Software. The software is generating MIDI signals that are routed to Ableton Live, that has two software synths loaded up on two different MIDI channels. More information about this upcoming software is available on electro-music.com, in this thread: http://electro-music.com/forum/viewto... . More information, including free demo, will be available soon at http://defectiverecords.com."

Sequential Circuits Pro-One Membrane Keyboard Repair

f

lickr set by dnigrin (click for more) top: reveal "Carefully peel back the covering... " bottom: starting to peel "*Carefully* peel back the upper film, which will hold the upper contact of each switch." Note some Pro-Ones have j-wire mechanisms instead where pressing a key raises a metal wire that makes contact with a metal bar to trigger a note.

mc-202 tutorial #1 programming and syncing to tape

YouTube via johnisfaster
"This is the first of probably 3 tutorials I'm planning on doing.

This tutorial covers:
1) crash course in programming a pattern
2) how to sync the mc-202 to ableton without a din sync converter

upcoming video's will include:
1)a bit deeper into programming a pattern
2)how to realtime record a pattern
3)how to save and load patterns via "tape"
4)how to set the 202's accent mode to FA so that you have filter accents in gate mode

You can download the Pilot and Sync tones used in this video here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wiejmjm... pilot and sync Project.zip

apologies for the middle of the video where it just stairs at the monitor for a bit, I was thinking more about talking that what I was pointing at."

Mc-202 tutorial #2: portamento, accents and accent mode

"Terribly sorry about how dark it is, I did this late at night so there was no light coming in the windows and I'm apparently standing in the light coming from behind me. But if you listen to what I'm saying and watch the parts you can actually see you should be on your way.

This video will take you through the portamento, accent and 'hiden' accent mode.

next video will go through:
1) saving and loading a pattern from tape"

MC-202 Hack v 2.0

via Defective Records
"a software application that works with your Roland mc-202 synthesizer
what are its features:
• complete application overhaul from v1.0
• go from mc-202 sequence on your synth to a MIDI file
• go from a MIDI file to an mc-202 sequence
• edit mc-202 sequences in the software, not on your mc-202's little screen
• easily copy patterns between internal and external mc-202 sequences
• preview sequences with built in mc-202-like softsynth, GM synth, or MIDI device
• save visual mc-202 "snapshots" of front panel synth settings
• exchange mc-202 patch "snapshots" using easily shareable text files
• calibrate the program to your specific MC-202 (old analog synths can be finicky!) "