Showing posts with label Fred's Lab. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fred's Lab. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Fred's Lab Manatee Synthee - Monolog und Rundlauf - FormantFreak!
video upload by SequencerTalk
https://fredslab.net/
"Moogulator erklärt den Fred's Lab Manatee und zeigt Sound und Bedienung und am Ende ein paar weitere Sounds. Spontanaufnahme, da reguläre Sendung ausgefallen ist."
"Moogulator explains the Fred's Lab Manatee and shows the sound and operation and at the end a few more sounds. Spontaneous recording, as the regular broadcast was cancelled."
Monday, January 20, 2025
Fred Lab’s Buzzzy! Demo
video upload by Panu M Savolainen
"Multitracked demo of Fred Lab's Buzzzy!. External reverb (Eventide Space) and delay (Waves) used for some sounds but it has also internal reverb."
https://fredslab.net/
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Fred's Lab MANATEE -new SPECTRAL SYNTH (ONLY SOUNDS demo)
video upload by FutureMusic.es
"The world of synthesis gets a boost with the innovative Fred's Lab Manatee: A four-part multitimbral synthesizer with the power to transform sonic creativity"
https://fredslab.net/
"With its unique combination of synthesis algorithms and intuitive control panel, Fred's Lab Manatee is an agile and amazing tool for any producer or composer.
With its heralded spectral synthesis and multi-timbral/multi-part capability, this beautiful machine generates 16 voices (depending on the loaded preset ) and four parts , meaning great flexibility in terms of sound design power.
Manatee features a generator that combines the best of additive and wavetable synthesis architectures , inviting synthesists to agile exploration through innovative sonic textures (watch our video, above).
Initially a Kickstarter project (2023), the creative and experimental Fred's Lab Manatee is now available from retailers in limited quantities.
Advanced technology for exceptional sound
A wide range of modulation and synthesis tools make Fred's Lab Manatee a perfect instrument for any MPE (MIDI Expressive) controller . With a well-documented MIDI implementation, users will easily integrate it into their ecosystems, whether with hardware or DAW software . This total adaptability makes Manatee an invaluable resource for any experimental production environment.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
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 !
Friday, November 15, 2024
Fred’s Lab Manatee Module Digital Spectral Synthesizer w/ Original Box
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Monday, October 14, 2024
The Manatee Synthesizer | Real time sound design and making a full track
video upload by Espen Kraft
"The Manatee Spectral Synthesizer from Fred's Lab.
Check it out here: https://fredslab.net/en/manatee-modul...
It reminds me a lot of the Kawai K3 with some Microwave blended in. Capable of doing anything from mellow soundscapes to screaming Trance music. Very versatile and fun to play around with.
You can find the demo "Sans Semi" track on my Bandcamp here:
https://espenkraft.bandcamp.com/track..."
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 2] by synth_nyc
You can find hi-res demos at SYNTH_NYC
Details:

This is my favorite patch in that bank [TouchOSC editor pics below]. It illustrates what the Manatee can do like a warm FM full body pad (that you can do on a DX synth) but with an aggressive attack and subtle spectral decay and movement that only the Manatee can do AFAIK.
Lastly I’ve tried to highlight new things in that bank 2 (which I haven’t used in bank 1), most patches use them:
- The Spectrum Editor
- The 1-shot LFOs (firmware v1.03): NDLR this is my favorite feature on the Modal 002 / 002R
Most patches have Velocity and PB configured / used in the demo to showcase the Manatee expressivity; and external FX have been used.
Only Manatee Part 1 is used."
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc
You can find high res demos on synth_nyc's website here.
Manatee is 4-part 10/16-voice fast workflow desktop synthesizer with spectrum modulation and many digital algorithms by Fred's Lab, currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter and the Fred's Lab website.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
confined spaces #4 - PAiA Moroder
video upload by wildchurch
"Triggering/syncing a PAiA 9700s synth with a Boss DR-220A drum machine, plus a few other things.
While prat-arsing around with the PAiA, using the trigger out of the DR-220 to 'animate' its filters, I got a Giorgio Moroder sort of sound that I quite liked so worked it into a sketch as basis for some future development.
It's a self-playing system thanks to a Kawai Q80 MIDI sequencer running everything, with some MIDI to CV conversions here and there. Rather than detail all the patching, which isn't particularly exciting, here's a list of the gear involved:
Sound sources:
- PAiA 9700s
- Boss DR-220A
- School Rhythmer
- Fred's Lab Buzzzy!
Sound Effects/Processing
- DBX-160X compressor
- Elk EM-13 Analog Echo
- Korg SDD-3300
- Zoom Studio 1204
- Rocktron ProRax CE1 compressor/expander
- Homemade filter box
Clocking/Sequencing
- Kawai Q80
- Audiowerkstatt trigger2midi2trigger
- DIY multiples, clock dividers, ADSRs, trigger to gate convertors
TRIGGER WARNING!
The video is just various clips randomly cobbled together so isn't always in aligned to the sounds, i.e. the lights aren't necessarily flashing at the right moment."
Friday, May 17, 2024
SUPERBOOTH 2024: Fred's Lab - Manatee
video upload by sonicstate
"At Superbooth 2024, Fred from Fred's Lab showcased the final version of their long-awaited spectral synthesizer Manatee. Manatee offers a unique approach to sound design with two envelopes, two sources including a spectrum generator, sub-oscillator with FM options, classic multimode filter, distortion, bitcrusher, delay, equalizers, and a versatile mixing section. The synthesizer also boasts 64 factory presets with additional user slots for customization.
In terms of connectivity, the Manatee features MIDI in, out, through, clock input, stereo audio outs, and a headphone jack. Initially, the synthesizer will be available to Kickstarter backers, followed by pre-orders on the website at a preferential price. Fred highlighted the hard work put into the Manatee and its rich, deep sound quality. Kickstarter supporters should begin receiving their Manatees in a couple of weeks.
https://fredslab.net/manatee/"
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Fred's Lab Manatee: SUPERBOOTH 24
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
"Thanks to our sponsors: Kurzweil, PWM and ESI."
https://fredslab.net/
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Fred's Lab Töörö 6-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer
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Espen Kraft video in the listing previously posted here. See the Fred's Lab label for additional posts, and the Fred's Lab website for additional info.
"A six-voice, four-part hybrid desktop synthesizer, the Töörö from Fred's Lab packs huge sound and customizability into a compact package. At its core are a pair of 12-bit wavetable oscillators that can be shaped with through-zero FM synthesis, ring modulation and auto-sync giving you the ability to create rich lows and icy highs. The character is further shaped by 'virtual operators' in the FM and sync architecture, as well the MS-10-inspired, FL A847 12dB/oct resonant analog filter. All parameters are accessible from the intuitive layout and can also be controlled via MIDI, and the internal memory can store 100 presents."
via this auction
Espen Kraft video in the listing previously posted here. See the Fred's Lab label for additional posts, and the Fred's Lab website for additional info.
"A six-voice, four-part hybrid desktop synthesizer, the Töörö from Fred's Lab packs huge sound and customizability into a compact package. At its core are a pair of 12-bit wavetable oscillators that can be shaped with through-zero FM synthesis, ring modulation and auto-sync giving you the ability to create rich lows and icy highs. The character is further shaped by 'virtual operators' in the FM and sync architecture, as well the MS-10-inspired, FL A847 12dB/oct resonant analog filter. All parameters are accessible from the intuitive layout and can also be controlled via MIDI, and the internal memory can store 100 presents."
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
#jamuary2024 | Fredslab Buzzy & Zekit | 🍌rave🍌aves New Year Jam without Craves 😱
video upload by CraveCave
https://fredslab.net/
"I don't know if I can record and upload a jam every day, but I don't care. In any case, I will use this year's Jamuary to make classic 2-3 min jams with all kinds of machines and without much thought. My two treasures of Fredslab (Zekit and Buzzy) make the start today with a bit of support from Miniloguexd and the black box. Whenever I lack inspiration, the two are my reliable friends. I wish you all a successful new year."
Monday, December 04, 2023
Fred’s Lab Tooro Poly Synth w/ Case
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Monday, August 21, 2023
Short Manatee Demo
video upload by Fred's Lab
"Short Improvised Demo / Extracted from the 17/08/23 live stream. [posted here]
Manatee is the latest 4 part 10/16 voice digital synthesizer from Fred's Lab.
It produces a wide variety of classy sounds based on a unique take on Spectral Synthesis, 2 OP Linear FM and several modern Virtual Analog algorithms. Per part delays & equalizers in addition to a global master reverberation unit are also included in the sonic package."
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Fred's Lab Manatee - A little tour + Q&A
video upload by Fred's Lab
"Let's play around with Manatee prototype and answer your questions about the instrument."
https://fredslab.net/
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Fred's Lab Manatee Multitimbral MPE Synthesizer - Kickstarter
video upload by Fred's Lab
"Kickstarter presentation for the Manatee Synthesizer from Fred's Lab.
Manatee is a 16-voice 4-part desktop synthesizer based on a unique Spectral Synthesis engine and various Virtual Analog algorithms. It offers a wide range of characterful digital sounds in compact and sturdy steel case.
Link to crowdfunding campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
For more information:
https://fredslab.net/en/manatee-modul..."
Additional Fred's Lab Manatee posts w/ demos
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Fred's Lab "Synthesizer sind Liebe" 🧡 - SequencerTalk 159 - with New Manatee Digital Synthesizer
video upload by SequencerTalk
"Wir haben wieder einen Entwickler zu Gast und mit Frédéric wird es garantiert nicht Langweilig, schließlich hat er schon für einige namenhafte Synthesizer Hersteller Produkte erschaffen. Aber mit Fred's Lab hat Frédéric wohl ein paar der sympathischsten kleinen Synths der letzten Jahre geschaffen.
Wir sind gespannt was er uns über den neuen polyphonen Digital-Sythesizer 'Manatee' erzählen kann!"
Googlish:
"We have another developer as our guest and with Frédéric it is guaranteed not to be boring, after all he has already created products for a number of well-known synthesizer manufacturers. But with Fred's Lab, Frédéric has created some of the most likeable little synths of recent years.
We are curious what he can tell us about the new polyphonic digital synthesizer 'Manatee'!"
You can find additional posts featuring the Manatee here.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Fred's Lab ZeKit Paraphonic Synthesizer w/ Original Box
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Use this code on checkout for $30 off orders of $100 or more from now until December 31: MATRIX30
You can find demos of the ZeKit in previous posts here.
via this auction
Use this code on checkout for $30 off orders of $100 or more from now until December 31: MATRIX30
You can find demos of the ZeKit in previous posts here.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Oxi One, Töörö, Bluebox, MS70 - Sequenced Ambient
video upload by Waveformer
"This sequenced ambient jam features the OXI ONE sequencer, the Töörö wavetable synth, the Bluebox and three MS-70CDRs. It is inspired by @s1gns0fl1fe's Space Ambient Tutorial, but using a hardware synth, effects and a sequencer instead of software synths, software effects and a DAW.
The audio is recorded to SD card on a Bluebox recorder/mixer and normalized in Audacity. Video is recorded on a Canon EOS M50 mk2 with the included EF-M 15-45mm lens. Audio and video is synchronized in DaVinci Resolve 17.
Audio connections:
- Töörö - Output 1 - Zoom MS-70CDR - Bluebox
- Töörö - Output 2 - Zoom MS-70CDR - Bluebox
- Töörö - Output 3 - Bluebox
- Töörö - Main Output Right - Zoom MS-70CDR - Bluebox
MIDI Connections:
- OXI ONE - Töörö"
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