Erica Synths STEAMPIPE Now Available

video upload by Erica Synths

"Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments. It is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to fairground band organs, industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences.

Timeline:

00:00 - Take 1 / MPE drone with Linnstrument
00:54 - Take 2 / Intro theme played with MIDI keyboard
01:10 - Take 3 / Performance with AKAI EWI wind controller
01:57 - Take 4 / Steampipe sequenced with Ableton Live and played along with drum machine
03:01 - Take 5 / Stockhausenpipe MPE with Linnstrument
03:39 - Take 6 / Ta da daaa played with MIDI
03:56 - Take 7 / Percussive patch played with Sylphyo wind controller
04:24 - Take 8 / Percussions played with Linnstrument
05:33 - Take 9 / Pipewave played with MIDI
06:24 - Take 10 / Steda 909 processed with the Steampipe
07:08 - Take 11 / Sandstorm patch played with MIDI keyboard with extensive pitch modulation
07:34 - Take 12 / The Bells played with MIDI keyboard
08:18 - Take 13 / Utilizing the Sylphyos tilt CC output to modulate the patch
09:21 - Take 14 / Synthesizing textures
09:51 - Take 15 / The 'Auto Play' patch"

Erica synths Steampipe no talking demo
video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is a raw demo of some presets of the new Erica Synths X 112dB Steampipe. Steampipe is an 8 voice physical modeling synth. This video was recorded with no external processing, no limiting or compression. this is a raw sound demonstration of some prerelease presets using early firmware."

Erica Synths Steampipe: Sound design in chaotic feedback loops // Physical modeling tutorial, review

video upload by loopop

"Want to try out Steampipe? Get playable multisamples, along with my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here: ► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Overview
3:50 Connectivity
4:15 Build
5:15 Steam
6:00 Exciter LPF
6:30 Steam env
7:00 Pipe
7:20 Feedback
7:50 Polarity
8:10 Push
9:45 Tuning
10:10 Harmonics
11:15 Split
12:10 Saturation
13:15 HPF/LPF
14:10 Overblow
15:30 Reverb
16:40 LFOs
17:50 LFO as env
18:55 MIDI devices
20:10 MIDI mod
21:00 EXT audio
22:10 Misc
24:00 Pros & cons
27:50 Presets



Press release follows:

Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments - no conventional oscillators here!

The Steampipe is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences. Designed for performance with any MIDI controller, it is packed with features:

8-voice polyphony

Physical modeling engine with 32 adjustable parameters

5 assignable LFOs with delay and sync

Extensive modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations

MPE compatible

64 factory presets and 192 user preset memory

Preset export and import via USB DIN5

MIDI Input

MIDI Thru/Out

All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

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Nightverb automated by the Midicake Arp (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Here's a somewhat chaotic collection of MIDI CC automation experiments using the Midicake Arp to generate the data. The Arp feeds the Nightverb synced data which affects the sounds coming in from the LXR-02. The Arp and LXR-02 are running from an external clock.

Originally I was blathering over the top about how it was all done but perhaps just seeing some of the twiddlings, especially toward the end of the video, may get the idea across just as well. I tried to give a wet and dry example of what's happening but this is all pulled from about a dozen or so meandering noodles so forgive me if they're not all perfectly structured. Headphones reveal some of the finer modulation timings. There's also a lot of unpleasant oddities but I thought them worth keeping to show the range of modulation.

The real star here is the Midicake Arp. The new v7 firmware is what opens up synced MIDI CC automation. Unless you've got a good dedicated sequencer, or take feeds from your DAW, chances are this hasn't been easily available. I remember looking into devices which would allow simple synchronized MIDI CC automation a few months ago and there weren't many choices. It's why I ended up selling my El Capistan. I bought that specifically for its "degrading loops" functionality but that only available by MIDI CC. In itself that's not too hard, but if you want it clock synced then that's another story.

Sending four channels of automation to the Nightverb, sometimes with extremely fast LFO-like modulations, did sometimes overload the Nightverb and require a power cycle. This usually happened if I flipped between intense presets while running.

If you have any high-end effect units chances are there are all sorts of interesting things available via MIDI CC. With Arp is very easy to access them in real-time sync. So congrats to Midicake for adding this excellent functionality!

0:00 Tippytap
0:40 Heavy gate
1:21 Distortomax
2:27 Bathroom War
3:30 Synth Mutant
5:08 Squarewaves

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

♫ Jamming With a Bunch of Synths ♫ ----- (138)

video upload by Bata

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5U Modular (Synthesizers.com, STG Soundlabs, Synthetic Sound Labs)
Akai MPC X
Behringer 2600 (ARP 2600 clone)
Behringer Kobol Expander (RSF Kobol Expander clone)
Behringer Model D (Minimoog 2016 reissue clone)
Behringer Pro-1 (Sequential Circuits Pro One clone)
Behringer RD-6 (Roland TR-606 clone)
Behringer TD-3-MO (Devilfish modded Roland TB-303 clone)
Casio CSM-1
Clavia Nord Wave
cre8audio East Beast
cre8audio West Pest
Erica Synths Syntrx II
Elta PF-3 Stereo Multimode Filter (Formanta Polivoks chips)
Eurorack Modular (2HP, Behringer, Expert Sleepers, Intellijel)
Korg Delta
Korg Mono/Poly (x2)
Korg SQ-1 (analog style sequencer)
Ladyada Xoxbox (Roland TB-303 clone)
Landscape Noon
Make Noise 0-CTRL (analog sequencer/touch keyboard)
Moog Source
Roland CM-300 Sound Canvas
Roland P-330 Piano Module
Simmons SDS-V
Studio Electronics Boomstar 5089 mk1
Yamaha CS-15

Exploring new ideas / Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

video upload by elektra & XI

"Exploring new ideas with Make Noise Morphagene and STØ, Moog Subharmonicon, Erica Synths Black VCO2 and Mutable Instruments Rings (clone)."

Techno jam with LXR-02 🔴

video upload by Yan Cook

"A wild digital beast with a lot of features for the price.
My first impressions:
• Cool design
• Solid build quality
• Love the faders
• Sounds very good
• Deep sound design capabilities
• Doesn't feel like a toy
• I wish it also had reverb
• Couldn't figure out a way to get rid of trigger clicks when using longer decay
• Couldn't figure out how to retrig synced LFO from same position every time I press play

🔥 Raw Techno Sample Pack:
https://yancook.bandcamp.com/album/ra..."

This thing can sequence everything in the studio 🎹 | Torso T-1

video upload by Yan Cook

"Testing my new studio setup with a little Downtempo sketch and talking a bit about the Torso T-1 sequencer."

Self-Patched Syntrx 2 - (32)

video upload by Bata

"Erica Synths Syntrx 2 with no external modulators or sequencers."

Erica Synths x mki DIY BBD sound demo

video upload by Erica Synths

"The mki x es.edu new BBD module - learn the basics of bucket brigade delay and enjoy true analog audio delay effects!

Timeline:

00:00 - Take 1 / DIY BBD through the BBD Snare
01:06 - Take 2 / LXR Drum through the BBD
01:46 - Take 3 / VCO2 through the BBD modulated with LFO emulating detuned VCO stack sound
02:44 - Take 4 / DIY Snare through the BBD modulated with LFO
03:27 - Take 5 / Rimshot through the BBD with SAW from LFO patched into the 'inhibit' input
04:03 - Take 6 / VCO2 through Black LPG sent through two hard panned DIY BBD modules to create a stereo delay"

Erica Synths Bassline - V1 (DIY) vs. V2 (factory)

video upload by John Schussler

"I've been trying to find a good TB-303 clone for eurorack for...about as long as I've been in eurorack.

There are a variety of modules that claim 303 character, but few that actually have it. In this case I'm having a listen to the Erica Synths Bassline modules, of which there are two: one DIY with thru-hole components (big knobs, says Drive in the upper right corner), and one factory version with surface mount (smaller knobs, says Detune in the upper right). I was curious to hear how they sounded against each other.

And then also curious to see how they sounded against the x0x Heart module, which near as I can tell is the closest 303 clone in eurorack (though I've not heard them all, so take that with a grain of salt).

There's a bit of reverb just to make space. Gets a bit grating otherwise.

00:00 Intro
00:20 V1 vs. V2
13:35 x0x Heart"

A deep dive with the Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank!

video upload by Tom Churchill

"The Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank (FB) is a modern take on a cult classic of modular synthesis: the Serge Resonant EQ. The original design dates back to the late 70s, and it’s pretty simple - a bank of 10 manually controlled filter bands that can process sound sources in subtle or extreme ways. It can self-oscillate for complex drones, or you can ping it with pulses to create organic-sounding percussion. For the Graphic Resonant Filterbank, Erica Synths took this basic idea but added a bunch of digital control, bringing it right up to date and massively expanding the range of potential applications.

This video is sponsored by Erica Synths, and in it I build some patches that explore what the Graphic Resonant Filterbank can do, from complex spectral animation to pinging and feedback."

Modal Electronics Carbon8 Experimental Synth + Nightverb Erica Synths Sonic Explorations

video upload by SAUCY SYNTHS

"Modal Electronics CARBON8 Experimental Synth + Nightverb by Erica Synths sonic exploration."

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Dragon Shaped Cloud - Stellar Drift (16bit Lofi Ambient)

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

"Ambient music using the

‪@SONICWARE‬ Liven Mega Synthesis
‪@HologramElectronics‬ Chroma Console
‪@EricaSynths‬ NightVerb"

"Dream of the Mystic Mist" live synth jam w Perkons, Keystep Pro, Take 5, Plaits, Atlantis, XPO

video upload by Tim Grogan

"Synth jam from 10-22-24, performed and recorded live into Pro Tools with no overdubs.

I'm sort of pulsating all around my rig and just full of joy and possibilities performing this. I get swept away quite honestly and just in the moment with the tones and sequences I've set up. 3 basic scenes in this one but lots of variations and options within each one.

Still getting to know the #ericasynths Perkons and I'm really enjoying the sounds and the workflow of it. I'm using the direct outs for each of the 4 voices to record them individually for mix control and adding a touch of reverb and delay (plug-ins) to a couple of the voices.

Main sequence from #arturia Keystep Pro playing the #intellijel Atlantis complete synth voice and a counter sequence playing the #mutableinstruments Plaits. I'm using a #sequentialcircuits Take 5 to manually play a pad created by ‪@GEOSynths‬ called Exodus, with a couple of small tweaks.

I'm also using a #makenoisemusic XPO through their QPAS filter, then through a #4ms dual envelope/filter and finally processed through a #qubitelectronix Nautilus for some cool delay fx.

This jam opens with a sample on the Morphagene I made by recording a little short cue I made in Pro Tools using Arturia Pigments, then recorded that as a splice into Morphagene and triggering its playback from the Keystep Pro."

Live eurorack improvisation with Constellation - RYK Algo - Westlich Performer - Ericasynth LXR Drum

video upload by Flat Round Modular Music

'A Modular improvisation , maybe Electronic Music, with :

Acid Rain Constellation - A powerful drum sequencer based on Euclidean algorithms, eight voices, for infinite rhythm sequences. Very live oriented.

RYK Algo: a digital four operators FM module, eight algorithms , for harsh to smooth melodies. And you can easily use it as a simple four voice module, ideal for chords. Wave folding and shaping inside. Very versatile.

Westlich Performer: Eight tracks CV/ gates with interesting CV modulation sequences, euclidean mode. My choice if I would have only one sequencer. And midi capacities too.

LXR Drum : Digital, yes, but a good way to learn the basics of drum sound synthesis with subtractive and FM synthesis. It can to everything if you need percussion acoustic of digital drums. Seven voices too.

This setup can do almost every style of music.

Have a look."

Erica Synths LXR-02 - 64 Brand New Drum Kits

video upload by Sonic Freaks

"We proudly present brand new 64 drum kits for the Erica Synth LXR-02 and LXR Drum module. You can get the drumkits here: https://www.sonicfreaks.com/shop/LXR_...

These kits are specially designed for use in modern dance music such as Techno, Electro, Hip Hop, IDM, Minimal etc. The kits are designed in such a way that the kick, snare, clap etc. are always in the same place. This way you can easily try out kits with the same drum pattern without having to adjust them.

Most kits also use the built-in FX to give them even more punch and/or grit but can easily be turned off or adjusted to taste. We have designed the widest possible palette of sounds that are actually usable. So we don't have crazy FX sounds that you will never use. In total this bundle contains 384 separate drum & percussion sounds. We hope you enjoy them."

Dragon Shaped Clouds - Urban Rain - Lofi Synthwave (mostly dawless)

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

"95% of the song is done dawless while the mastering is done in Logic Pro

‪@spiritcitylofi‬ Capture from : Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Used gear:

‪@SONICWARE‬ Mega Synthesis (drums)
‪@SequentialLLC‬ Oberheim TEO-5 (main lead)
‪@HologramElectronics‬ Chroma Console
‪@strymon‬ Volante
‪@EricaSynths‬ Nightverb
‪@TASCAMUSA‬ model 12"

Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB

video uploads by Dave 33543

Playlist:
1. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 29
2. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 2/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 30
3. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 3/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 31

"Chord By Intellijel Shapeshifter+Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB+Blukač - Endless Processor +Xaoc Kamieniec+Qubit-Data Bender+ Mutable Instruments Clouds+G-storm JP6+

Bass Line By SoundForce DCO+Filtered in Cwejman VM-1+Intellijel Metropolix

Lead By Erica Black wavetable VCO+Sequenced in Intellijel Metropolix+Filtered in Mutable instruments Blades

Perc -Hihat By TipTop Audio 808+Erica Sample Drum+ +Bia +Mutable Instruments Warps

Gate-Trigger Sequencer Pamela's PRO Workout + Malekko Varigate 8+4MS QCD+RCD+ADDAC 402+

Envelope and Modualtion By +Malekko Varigate 8+Mutable Instruments Tides 2+Verbos Electronics Multi-Envelope+Intellijel Dual ADSR+Doepfer A-145 LFO

Master Transpose by ACL Sinfonion"

10x Analog Filters + Smart Digital Control = LUSH! // Erica Synths Graphic Resonant Filterbank (FB)

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have the Graphic series Resonant Filterbank (FB) from Erica Synths. It's a Serge Resonant EQ inspired set of 10 analog filters but this puts them under smart, powerful digital control. You have CV over the level of each of the 10 filter band levels and multiple modes to control, morph and shift the filters musically. Check out the timing index below for an idea of what's covered here, it's vast and full of potential as a sound shaper."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Charli XCX 360 on the Erica Synths and Sonic Potions LXR-02

video upload by Phurniture

"Decided to give this hit a try on the incredible LXR-02 drum synthesizer. As you can hear, it's capable of more than just drum sounds."

Tecno-logic

video upload by jostalmac