Loopstyler, sequencer (live recording mode)

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This is a quick intro into how the sequencer works. There are two modes, this is the first (default) one, where track starts running and then note events are added in real time (as opposed to step sequencing, where you enter all notes and rests one by one)."

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Loopstyler, sequencer (step sequencing mode)


"The sequencer can also work in step sequencing mode, where you enter all notes and rests one by one (as opposed to live recording, where the track runs and events are added in real time). This demo only shows the very basic functionality, but there is more: you can enter multiple events at the same position, to create chords or combine samples. Also you can navigate back and forth and fix incorrectly entered notes. And these two modes can be used alternatively in one song, to help recording each track in the most suitable way, for example step sequencing for drums and live recording for leads."

Loopstyler, tape loop mode with synthesized and sampled sounds

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This demo shows the very basics of tape loop mode, accessible under 2nd yellow button. Here you can see the final version of the Loopstyler from the 1st manufacturing batch, which is planned to start shipping in late January. All sounds are coming from the device, the keyboard is a MIDI controller, Arturia Keystep.

Find more info at: http://phonicbloom.com/"

Gecho Loopstyler Demos

video uploads by Gecho Loopsynth

Playlist:

Loopstyler, synthesized sounds, stylus control options
Loopstyler, synthesized sounds, controlled by MIDI
Loopstyler, FM sounds, controlled by MIDI

PhonicBloom GechoLogic Loopstyler

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"After a lot of prototyping, we're finally happy with the circuit, and here are its first sounds! :) We've opened preorders at https://phonicbloom.com/ [priced at €175 +VAT] and manufacturing will commence shortly, our favourite PCB factory is happy with the blueprints and all components are in stock. If you are interested in technical details and the development journey, check https://loopstyler.com/.

This demo shows a very basic configuration: 4 samples across 4 rows of pads, sharing the same octave and mode. After activating the arpeggiator, you can change key, octave, mode, or instrument that the arpeggiator controls. We also hear complaints about incorrectly entered command sequence; this prototype lacks texts on some pads, and LED lights are not yet showing cues about what is going on, which makes it harder to control. An annotated video explaining these controls in detail, will be recorded once the first production unit arrives from the factory."



"The Loopstyler is a powerful pocket synthesizer capable of running multiple sound engines and effects at once. It can handle a large amount of samples on the SD card, limited only by the card capacity. Browse and organize them easily to be used in patches, play them back with at least 32‑voices polyphony, smooth time stretching and pitch shifting.

You can play the Loopstyler in different ways: like the classic Stylophone, or in a tape loop emulation mode, or by programming it using the multitrack sequencer. Apart from the sampled sounds, it runs other sound engines, such as FM, Karplus‑Strong, granular and subtractive synthesis. The usual suite of effects can be applied per voice or globally. A single microphone and monophonic line input allow for sampling possibilities (you can import stereo samples easily via the SD card).

Designed to fit snugly in your pocket, Loopstyler is the source of endless hours of fun anywhere you go. And of course, everything you play can be recorded internally, so nothing is lost."

Gecho v2 - Polyphonic Reverb

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This is channel #322, a variation of Decaying Reverb (#32), which appeared in the firmware v 1.0.118 ( http://gechologic.com/firmware_update... ). It has 3 reverb lines with variable buffer length, tuned to resonate with the incoming MIDI notes. No special setup is needed for this kind of controller. But I need more practice playing it! :)"

Wing Drum and Gecho v2

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This is the metallic timbre #11 from the Wing Drum, processed by Gecho Loopsynth, channel #33 Dekrispator. It is an example how to modulate the sound engine in Gecho by external sound, to get interesting textures. Similar effect can be achieved with microphones. Envelope, delay and filters in Dekrispator can be switched on and off separately, here everything is left on."

Gecho v2, synced start with Pocket Operator


"A quick guide how to set up these two devices to play together in sync (this feature appeared in the firmware version 1.0.118).

In the PO, enable SY1 mode (key+bpm), then start the playback. Gecho will listen to the click track and derive the tempo from it. Then stop the PO playback, select channel (don't press SET), and start the playback again.

You can also select the channel first, then start the PO - they will still be in sync however not necessarily matching at the start of the bar (which may give interesting results too)."

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Wing Drum - firmware 1.0

video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"This video demonstrates the built in sounds in the Wing Drum, also how to tune it, enable / disable delay or reverb, edit scales, copy-paste a scale, and reset everything back to factory defaults (check the clickable timestamps below).

Two buttons on top select between metallic (represented by robot icon) and wooden timbre (tree icon). Plus and minus buttons select scale, the 5th (white) button enables scale editing.

Get your drum at http://phonicbloom.com/

0:00 metal timbres
4:24 wood timbres, tilt enables effects
4:45 change effect settings - set delay
5:33 tilt backwards and reset level
5:47 djembe fun!
6:13 change effect settings - set reverb
6:43 cancel reverb by level reset
6:57 reset to factory defaults (clears scales, resets volume)
7:23 increase the volume
7:31 example of a multi-timbral sound
8:18 switching scales during play to increase range
9:36 copy-paste scale from position 2 to position 3
9:49 editing the scale at position 3 (transpose up and edit some notes)"

Gechologic Gecho Loopsynth V2

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You can find demos in previous posts. "It has the rechargeable battery modification with huge 2000MAH LiPo battery that lasts for days of continuous use."

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Gecho loop synth by PhonicBloom in black

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You can find demos in previous posts here.

"If you're looking at this, the chances are you already know about the wonderful world of the Gecho Loop synth. Endless sonic beauty and madness in a lovely ash box. This example is brand new, opened, switched on, played with for five minutes, then listed here. Just not right for me. It comes with all the leads and other bits it was shipped with."

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Prophet Rev2 Stretchweaver music-box mechanism Gecho Loopsynth | minimal ambient melodic experiment

video upload by Nate Connelly

"Music Box, Gechological Gecho Loopsynth v2, Sequentail Prophet 8 Rev2, Drolofx Stretchweaver. Ambient melodic electronic musical looping & sequencing experiments.

The gecho / music box loops are going into channel 1 of the drolofx stretch-weaver - the prophet Rev2 into channel 2 of the stretch-weaver. The Rev-2 is playing a programmed chord sequence in the same key as the melody on the music box. Stretchweaver is on the gate setting. The Gecho music box loops are opening the gate for the Rev2. You can hear how I am adjusting the amount of the Rev2 the music box loops are allowing through. Everything is going through the strymon big-sky, because life is nothing without reverb.

00:00 - Start
00:31 - Pitched Up Lovely
03:05 - Slowed Lessness
04:26 - Moodier Sci-fi Vibes
05:15 - Moodier Slowed
06:13 Sped Up Cresendo (sort of)

ambient music, generative music, meditation, relaxing music, ambient, chillout, mellow music, melody, haunting, minimal music, electronic music, electronica, ambient electronic, electronic music

🎧 - Headphones for bass"

Wing Drum

Wing Drum - internal sounds video upload by Gecho Loopsynth

"In the Wing Drum you can find a few sounds of real and also synthesized instruments. Most of them are stored as samples, but that is not the only sound engine implemented. The last timbre in this video is generated from a wave-table.

Two buttons on top select between metallic (represented by robot icon) and wooden timbre (tree icon). What you can hear in this demo are only the first experimental sounds, more will be added. The idea is to have 4 or 5 of each kind of timbres."

Wing Drum - MIDI controller functionality


"All sounds in this video come from Korg Volca FM or Modal CRAFTsynth.

The Wing Drum can act as a MIDI controller too (that's what the middle connector is for). It sends out the stream of data at all times, including velocity information and, thanks to motion sensor, it emulates two controllers: pitch bend (by tilting left and right), and continuous controller (by tilting back and forth). This is how it can be used to control some other small (or large) synthesizer, anything that has a native MIDI input.

Of course you could play the same notes on these synths, but Wing Drum may be handier and easier to use, since it presents 9 notes of your desired scale in a very accessible way."

via phonicbloom

"HOW IT WORKS

Easily switching between modes you can play sounds of a handpan, steel tongue drum, xylophone or glockenspiel with up to 6 voices polyphony. Touch pads in the wings consist of a few segments and they are sensitive to how much of the wing area your finger covers. This allows you to play softer or louder sounds dynamically.

Or you can connect its MIDI output to another synth and use it as a controller, expanding the range of sounds without limits. The built‑in accelerometer acts as pitch bend / continuous controller depending on the axis of rotation. Velocity information is transmitted too.

The Wing Drum can be played by anyone at home, outdoors, in the studio, therapist's office, classroom, meditation session or at the live performance.

The round shell is about 15cm / 6" wide and 5cm / 2" tall. It is made from solid wood sealed with natural oils to protect and show the natural beauty of the wood. The top panel is made from fiberglass laminated with matte black polymer or white enamel with gold plated metal elements. It is controlled using 5 buttons made from soft silicone."

Gechologic Gecho Loopsynth v2 | musical meditation | first impression & some practical applications

video upload by Nate Connelly

"Gecho Loopsynth V2, Korg Volca Drum, Korg Volca Keys, shakers, singing bowl. Some uses I found for the Gecho Loopsynth v2. I look at two of my favourite channels, 24 & 34, infinite looper and MI clouds. I also try it out with the Korg Volca Drum & Keys. I'm still finding my way around this strange thing.

00:00 - channel 24 - infinite looper & delay
02:07 - change the speed / pitch
03:09 - change the loop length
03:40 - flanging finger drumming
04:23 - volca drum various drum patterns
05:48 - playing with line noise
06:11 - playing volca keys with channel 34 mi clouds
08:02 - final thought

gechological, gecho loopsynth, loop synth, noise box, looper, fx box, boutique effect, noise muic, ambient music, experimental music, synth, loops,

🎧 - Headphones for bass"

MMXX T-APE - how to program it

video by Gecho Loopsynth

A step by step guide for your MMXX T-APE.

0:00 working with bytebeat grains
1:12 using the arpeggiator
1:33 adjusting the tempo
2:17 enabling the delay
2:45 loading patches
3:27 working with wavetable layers
5:02 programming the sequencer
6:33 setting the tempo to exact BPM
7:13 adjusting the delay precisely
9:44 building a simple patch
10:11 saving the patch
10:38 factory reset

MMXX T-APE - the first long demo

video by Gecho Loopsynth

1:33​ random arpeggiator with octaves and light control
4:20​ faster arpeggiator that sounds like a beat
5:46​ arpeggiator controlling some glitchy sounds
6:28​ "up" and random arpeggiator again
10:00​ retuning into a new scale
10:48​ playing with the new scale
14:20​ nasty noises from bytebeat with tweaked parameters
14:58​ a complete automatically generated song
16:34​ tuning into radio hell

"This instrument does not really know scales, notes or octaves - it can only manipulate pieces of generated sound according to some simple mathematical rules and your input, using rotary encoders, eight touch sensitive keys and two light sensors.

Find out more at http://phonicbloom.com​"

BoBeats: 7 Synths Never Reviewed and Why

BoBeats

Starts with the Roland Jupiter-Xm.

BoBeats links:
►Patreon: http://bit.ly/bobeatspatreon
►Merch: http://merch.bobeats.tv
►Patches & samples http://bit.ly/storebobeats
►Music: http://bobeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
►Circuit Patches: http://bit.ly/bobeatsXisotoniks

Meet the Awesome Gecho Loopsynth

Published on Feb 5, 2020 Olivier Ozoux

"One of the 3 music boxes that were waiting under the tree this year, 'The Awesome Gecho Loopsynth' from Gechologic is probably one of the most wonderfully bizarre sound processing devices I've ever owned. I'm still completely sure how it works, but I hope you'll enjoy this little introduction as much as I did making it."

Gechologic Gecho Loop Synth (v1) Special Silver Version

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"This is a specially produced silver painted version of the Gechologic Gecho Loop Synth (v1). It is a unique, strange and wonderful portable interactive synthesiser, sampler and effects unit. The various programs create different ways into the sound engine or chordal patterns can be programmed.

It has two minijack headphone outputs which also work as line outs, and a USB. It takes 3AA batteries. This unit was bought new but has been hardly used. Printed manual included as well as fabric drawstring pouch"

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Gecho v2 and Ellitone Multi Synth

Published on Nov 3, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"This must be the best sixty bucks I've ever spent :) So much fun!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/EllitoneSyn...
The channel #24 is new, it's a looper / warper without additional effects, as suggested by Gecho owners. Just finished it yesterday (2nd November) so it is not yet present in your firmware, it will be in the next update and demoed in a separate video."

See the Ellitone label for more.

Gecho v2 Liquid Resistance

Published on Oct 21, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"An experiment to see if Gecho in its least environmentally protected format 'Acrylic Sandwich' can endure having drinks spilled on! Just remember to cut off the power quickly / take out the batteries if installed, and rinse it with water to remove sugar, salt etc.."

Gecho v2 - Recording to micro-SD card

Published on Sep 21, 2019 Gecho Loopsynth

"If you initiate recording in pass-through channel (by holding SET while in channel 123 for mics or 124 for line-in), unprocessed sound will be stored to SD card in wav format. Of course the quality is not at a professional field recorder level, but this one you can always keep in your pocket! :)

I am working on channels that will use the recorded audio in a meaningful way (in current firmware you can only play it back to check what was recorded). And of course, you can put the SD card to your computer and use the material there."