Bill Wolfer-The Man Behind MJ’s “Billie Jean” CS-80

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Bill Wolfer has referred to himself as "the least famous musician that everyone has heard play". He was a rising star in 80's Soul Music working with Stevie Wonder, Shalamar, Vanity, Dynasty and was responsible for programming and performing the iconic CS-80 synthesizer chord riff on Michael Jackson's biggest song 'Billie Jean'. Michael remembered a CS-80 sound he heard Bill play while they were on tour together and the rest is history.

This video provides a rare behind the scenes look at Michael Jackson's creative process while composing "Billy Jean" all the way through a detailed account of the final recording session at Westlake Studios. We discuss what it was like to work closely with producer Quincy Jones, engineer Bruce Swedien and of course Michael.

Bill was a trusted friend of Michael, someone that he could rely upon to develop his 3 original songs for the Thriller album - 'Billy Jean'. 'Beat" It', and 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin’. Bill helped Michael feel comfortable working out musical ideas and played an important role getting Michael's original songs ready for the album.

He also put together a truly great unlikely hit solo album in the vein of Quincy Jones' The Dude. The lineup of musicians include mega-stars Stevie Wonder (harmonica solo), Michael Jackson (backing vocals on two cuts), Finis Henderson (vocals) and Gospel star Jon Gibson."

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SOUNDMIT 2023 - DRONING INFINITE SOUNDS VARIATIONS - ELTA MUSIC

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"Finalmente mettiamo le mani, le orecchie e gli occhi sui prodotti @ELTAmusic, mani e orecchie sul nuovissimo #solar42 e occhi sui laser che per 2 giorni hanno arredato gli spazi del Soundmit 2023, per la prima volta in Italia, i Lettoni di Elta Music hanno catalizzato l'attenzione degli amanti dell'ambient-drone!

LINKS
ELTA MUSIC su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/elt...
ELTA MUSIC Website: https://www.eltamusic.com/

Finally, we get our hands, ears, and eyes on the @ELTAmusic products, hands and ears on the brand-new #solar42, and eyes on the lasers that have adorned the spaces of Soundmit 2023 for 2 days. For the first time in Italy, the Latvians from Elta Music have captured the attention of ambient-drone enthusiasts!

Enfin, nous mettons nos mains, nos oreilles et nos yeux sur les produits @ELTAmusic, les mains et les oreilles sur le tout nouveau #solar42, et les yeux sur les lasers qui ont décoré les espaces du Soundmit 2023 pendant 2 jours. Pour la première fois en Italie, les Lettons d'Elta Music ont captivé l'attention des amateurs d'ambient-drone !

Finalmente ponemos nuestras manos, oídos y ojos en los productos de @ELTAmusic, manos y oídos en el nuevo #solar42 y ojos en los láseres que han decorado los espacios del Soundmit 2023 durante 2 días. Por primera vez en Italia, los letones de Elta Music han captado la atención de los amantes del ambient-drone.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #eltamusic #dronemusic #modularsynth #torino"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE REAL WORLD INTERFACE FOR EURORACK SYSTEM - VERBOS ELECTRONICS

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"Non proprio la prima volta per @VerbosElectronicsGmbH al @SOUNDMIT, infatti li abbiamo ospitati durante la prima delle due edizioni virtuali in periodo pandemia (vi metto il link nel video) ma prima volta presenti fisicamente a Torino per presentare il nuovo modulo 'Real World Interface' che permette il collegamento con strumenti e sorgenti sonore esistenti fuori dal nostro sistema Eurorack.

LINKS
VERBOS ELECTRONICS su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/ver...
VERBOS ELECTRONICS Website: http://www.verboselectronics.com/

Not exactly the first time for @VerbosElectronicsGmbH at @SOUNDMIT. In fact, we hosted them during the first of the two virtual editions during the pandemic period (I'll include the link in the video), but it's their first time physically present in Turin to introduce the new 'Real World Interface' module that allows connection with existing instruments and sound sources outside our Eurorack system.

Pas vraiment la première fois pour @VerbosElectronicsGmbH à @SOUNDMIT. En fait, nous les avons accueillis lors de la première des deux éditions virtuelles pendant la période de la pandémie (je mettrai le lien dans la vidéo), mais c'est la première fois qu'ils sont physiquement présents à Turin pour présenter le nouveau module 'Real World Interface' qui permet la connexion avec des instruments et des sources sonores existants en dehors de notre système Eurorack.

No es exactamente la primera vez para @VerbosElectronicsGmbH en @SOUNDMIT. De hecho, los recibimos durante la primera de las dos ediciones virtuales durante el período de la pandemia (incluiré el enlace en el video), pero es la primera vez que están presentes físicamente en Turín para presentar el nuevo módulo 'Real World Interface' que permite la conexión con instrumentos y fuentes de sonido existentes fuera de nuestro sistema Eurorack.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #verboselectronics #eurorack #modularsynth #torino"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE MISTERY OF ANALOG ELECTRONICS - MORPHOR

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Prima volta al #Soundmit per @morphor.radical.acoustics collettivo belga nato nel 2022 ma che ha già in catalogo una bella serie di moduli tra cui gli ultimi Plectrum e Distortion che abbiamo provato in fiera.

LINKS
MORPHOR su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/mor...
MORPHOR Website: https://morphor.io

First time at #Soundmit for @morphor.radical.acoustics, a Belgian collective born in 2022 but already featuring a nice series of modules, including the latest Plectrum and Distortion that we tested at the fair.

Première fois au #Soundmit pour @morphor.radical.acoustics, un collectif belge né en 2022 mais qui propose déjà une belle série de modules, dont les derniers Plectrum et Distortion que nous avons testés à la foire.

Primera vez en #Soundmit para @morphor.radical.acoustics, un colectivo belga nacido en 2022 pero que ya cuenta con una bonita serie de módulos, incluyendo los últimos Plectrum y Distortion que probamos en la feria.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #morphor #eurorack #modularsynth #torino"

A random day at Frap Tools (with a censored prototype and a heavy lunch)

video upload by Frap Tools

"Some of you were curious to learn more details about Frap Tools, so today Giovanni takes you behind the scenes by documenting a work day from his perspective.

Days like this one are a bit unusual because we work remotely most of the time (both to avoid wasting commuting time and to reduce our carbon footprint), but today we had to test a prototype that hopefully will become a module! The lunch too is a bit uncommon, but not as much.

Would you like to see more content like this? If so, let us know in the comments below!"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE GRAND POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER - SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS

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"Ormai Axel è un amico ospite fisso del Soundmit, dal 2018 viene a Torino trascinando con se il totem dei sintetizzatori analogici polifonici, lo Schmidt, ovvero il polifonico a tastiera più grande del mondo che proprio quest'anno si rinnova con l'inserimento di un nuovo keybed con aftertouch polifonico e nuovi e bellissimi legni!

LINKS
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/sch...
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS Website: https://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com/

Now Axel has become a regular guest friend of Soundmit. Since 2018, he comes to Turin dragging along the totem of polyphonic analog synthesizers, the Schmidt, which is the largest polyphonic keyboard in the world. This year, it undergoes a renewal with the addition of a new keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and new and beautiful woods!

Désormais, Axel est devenu un ami invité régulier de Soundmit. Depuis 2018, il vient à Turin en traînant avec lui le totem des synthétiseurs analogiques polyphoniques, le Schmidt, qui est le clavier polyphonique le plus grand du monde. Cette année, il se renouvelle avec l'ajout d'un nouveau clavier doté d'aftertouch polyphonique et de nouveaux et magnifiques bois!

Ahora Axel se ha convertido en un amigo invitado habitual de Soundmit. Desde 2018, viene a Turín arrastrando consigo el tótem de los sintetizadores analógicos polifónicos, el Schmidt, que es el teclado polifónico más grande del mundo. Este año se renueva con la incorporación de un nuevo teclado con aftertouch polifónico y nuevos y hermosos acabados de madera."

SOUNDMIT 2023 - MIXTURE OF RANDOMNESS - VERMONA

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"Thomas ci ha portato come sempre un sacco di simpatia e una buona dose di moduli eurorack, avevamo già visto il MeloDicer e quest'anno abbiamo avuto modo di approfondire MEX3 la nuova espansione MIDI per MeloDicer.

LINKS
VERMONA su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/ver...
VERMONA Website: https://www.vermona.com/

English:
"As always, Thomas brought us a lot of friendliness and a good dose of Eurorack modules. We had already seen the MeloDicer, and this year, we had the opportunity to delve into MEX3, the new MIDI expansion for MeloDicer."

French:
"Comme toujours, Thomas nous a apporté beaucoup de sympathie et une bonne dose de modules Eurorack. Nous avions déjà vu le MeloDicer, et cette année, nous avons eu l'occasion d'approfondir MEX3, la nouvelle expansion MIDI pour MeloDicer."

Spanish:
"Como siempre, Thomas nos trajo mucha simpatía y una buena dosis de módulos Eurorack. Ya habíamos visto el MeloDicer, y este año tuvimos la oportunidad de profundizar en MEX3, la nueva expansión MIDI para MeloDicer."

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #vermona #germany #eurorack #modules #torino #melodicer"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - SYNTH HISTORY IN TURIN - JOMOX

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"Più di un amico, Jurgen è con noi dal lontano 2016 quando ancora l'evento si chiamava Torino Synth Meeting. Al Soundmit 2023 ha presentato il suo nuovo modulo ModFM che porta la sintesi FM nel modulare!

LINKS
JOMOX su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/jomox
JOMOX Website: https://www.jomox.de

More than a friend, Jurgen has been with us since the distant year of 2016 when the event was still called Torino Synth Meeting. At Soundmit 2023, he presented his new ModFM module, bringing FM synthesis into the modular world!

Plus qu'un ami, Jurgen est avec nous depuis l'année lointaine de 2016, lorsque l'événement s'appelait encore Torino Synth Meeting. Au Soundmit 2023, il a présenté son nouveau module ModFM, introduisant la synthèse FM dans le monde modulaire !

Más que un amigo, Jurgen está con nosotros desde el lejano 2016, cuando el evento aún se llamaba Torino Synth Meeting. En Soundmit 2023, presentó su nuevo módulo ModFM, ¡introduciendo la síntesis FM en el mundo modular!

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #jomox #fmsynthesis #eurorack #modules #torino"

Artists Meet Osmose #10 - Flying Lotus

video upload by Expressive E

"What crazy music would @flyinglotus cook with an #Osmose in his hands? Following numerous requests from the community, we’re finally releasing the full video! ❤️‍🔥"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE RADIO IN THE SYNTHESIZER WITH X-AUDIO SYSTEM AND BEATFM

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"A project born from an idea by Charles Bisaillon, replacing the oscillators of a synth with radio waves and engineered by the Turin-based company Alphalab Audio. After selling his #BeatFM worldwide, Charles returns to Soundmit with #VCRadio, a Eurorack module, an audio and noise source inspired by the world of radio."

SOUNDMIT 2023 - EURORACK BORN IN THE USA - SONOCURRENT

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"Seconda volta al Soundmit per il brand americano Sonocurrent, capitanato da Graham Watson, produce moduli eurorack di altissima qualità costruttiva e sonora.

LINKS
SONOCURRENT su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/son...
SONOCURRENT Website: https://www.sonocurrent.com/

Second time at Soundmit for the American brand Sonocurrent, led by Graham Watson, producing Eurorack modules of the highest build and sound quality.

Deuxième fois au Soundmit pour la marque américaine Sonocurrent, dirigée par Graham Watson, produisant des modules Eurorack d'une qualité de construction et sonore exceptionnelle.

Segunda vez en Soundmit para la marca estadounidense Sonocurrent, liderada por Graham Watson, que produce módulos Eurorack de una calidad de construcción y sonido excepcionales.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #sonocurrent #madeinusa #eurorack #modulaes #torino"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - IL MONDO DELL'EURORACK SEMPRE PIÙ OPEN SOURCE CON CLATTERS MACHINES

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"Michelangelo e Carolina, insieme @clattersmachines, hanno presentato al Soundmit 2023 il nuovo modulo #sibilla, interessante oscillatore stereo dalla molteplici sfaccettature sonore e anche un nuovo prototipo (con tecnologia @Arduino) di interfaccia touch, sempre in formato Eurorack, che intendono rilasciare al mondo con la filosofia dell'open-source.

LINKS
CLATTERS MACHINES su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/cla...
CLATTERS MACHINES Website: https://clattersmachines.com

Michelangelo and Carolina, together with @clattersmachines, presented the new #sibilla module at Soundmit 2023. It is an intriguing stereo oscillator with multiple sonic facets. They also introduced a new prototype (featuring @Arduino technology) of a touch interface, still in Eurorack format. They plan to release it to the world with an open-source philosophy.

Michelangelo et Carolina, avec @clattersmachines, ont présenté le nouveau module #sibilla lors du Soundmit 2023. Il s'agit d'un oscillateur stéréo intrigant aux multiples facettes sonores. Ils ont également dévoilé un nouveau prototype (intégrant la technologie @Arduino) d'une interface tactile, toujours au format Eurorack. Ils prévoient de le rendre accessible au monde avec une philosophie open source.

Michelangelo y Carolina, junto con @clattersmachines, presentaron el nuevo módulo #sibilla en Soundmit 2023. Se trata de un intrigante oscilador estéreo con múltiples facetas sonoras. También introdujeron un nuevo prototipo (con tecnología @Arduino) de una interfaz táctil, aún en formato Eurorack. Tienen la intención de lanzarlo al mundo con la filosofía de código abierto.

Si ringraziano per il video @pvmlab6423 - Max Esposito e Gabriele Guarnieri
#soundmit #arduino #clattersmachines #eurorack #touch #torino"

Talking With Tom Whitwell (Music Thing Modular)

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hackmodular
Hack Shop: https://www.tindie.com/stores/hackmod...

Talking With Tom Whitwell - Part 2 (Music Thing Modular)

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hackmodular
Hack Shop: https://www.tindie.com/stores/hackmod...

Q&A with the Noise Engineering team for end of 2023

video upload by Noise Engineering

"You have questions. We have answers!

0:05 What was your first synthesizer?
1:13 What is the oldest thing in your studio?
1:53 What do you remember most about your first job?
2:39 What was the first electronic music song/artist you remember listening to?
3:35 What is your favorite gear or external instrument to play with modular?
3:59 What song is stuck in your head right now? Stephen: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue, Kris: Bowsprit by Balmorhea
4:31 Have you guys ever thought about making a standalone drum machine or synth?
4:48 Is there a place for AI in modular?
5:44 Which is the best toy? (question for pets)
6:05 Are you all Latin scholars?"

https://noiseengineering.us

A synth design masterclass by SOMA SYNTHS Vlad Kreimer.

video upload by mylarmelodies

"In this talk, Soma's Vlad Kreimer explains the unique difference behind 'organismic' synths like the Lyra-8 or Terra vs. everything else. He also explains how other synth brands could be more organismic - and why they may want to be. I believe ideas in this can inspire synth designers as well as anyone designing modular patches..."

This was delivered at Machina Bristronica 2023, check out the event and attend the next event in 2024 here:
▶︎ https://ra.co/events/1788966

CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening thoughts
1:50 What is 'Romantic' Engineering?
5:28 The need for imperfections
9:46 Static digital oscillator
10:22 ...vs analog oscillator
12:30 ...vs a violin.
15:47 Musician vs The Sound They Want
22:15 The secret of Lyra-8
25:12 Triggering Emotional Resonance
27:39 What is an Organismic synth?
31:08 Organismic: The Visual Analogy
32:31 Linear Synth vs Organismic
36:10 Vlad's Challenge to Synth Brands
37:19 Q&A: Macro controls vs Organismic
40:23 Q&A: What synths does Vlad admire?
41:47 Q&A: What is TOO MUCH 'organismic'?
43:02 Q&A: How do you know when a synth is done?
45:16 Q&A: Can we truly perform synths that aren't organismic?
48:19 Q&A: Beyond touch, what other ways can we control synths?
50:29 Q&A: Will people commit to learning to play instruments?
51:47 Q&A: Vlad's Dream: The brain-to-music interface!
53:10 Q&A: What is the Soma design 'difference'?

Vitalic | Defying genre-boundaries with MiniFreak

video upload by Arturia

"Producer and composer Vitalic first came onto the scene in 1996. Since then he has continued to redefine an inimitable and energetic sound, combining influences from rock, disco and techno into driving club classics and dancefloor favorites.

Alongside a range of hardware gear, mixers and an AudioFuse16Rig, MiniFreak has become a centerpiece of Vitalic’s workflow, being relied-upon both on stage and in the studio. A centerpiece that continues to evolve with the newly released firmware 2.0."

Interview with D. Bruce McLendon!

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Interview with D. Bruce McLendon, former ARP sales person as we discuss his recent donation of an ARP 2500 Performance Wing Cabinet to the ARPs-for-All-Project!"

Erica Synths Interview // Synthesizers with Passion

video upload by Sine Community

"The Sine Community had the opportunity to interview Girts Ozolins and the team at Erica Synths in Berlin, Germany. Get an inclusive insight and learn more about the people behind this Latvian Eurorack manufacturer based in Riga.

The Erica Synths team is made of visionaries, engineers, musicians and our most important employee – Tuna the cat. Over the last couple of years Erica Synths has been working hard to create Eurorack modules and desktop instruments that make a difference in your workflow, whether for production in the studio, live performances on stage or educational goals in the classroom. They strive to offer the highest possible quality, aesthetics, sound and function.

Directed by Sebastian Vidal Bustamante ( @sonoaudiovisual )
Production of the Sine Community ( @sinecommunity )
Supported by Synthesizer New Zealand ( @synthesizernz )
Music recorded live at SuperBooth ( @superboothberlin) performed by KODEK ( @KODEK4444 )
With our special thanks to the team at Erica Synths ( @EricaSynths )"

SOUNDMIT 2023 - 1010MUSIC - NANOBOX, ANTEPRIMA ESCLUSIVA TANGERINE STREAMING SAMPLER

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"Ancora un'anteprima esclusiva al Soundmit 2023 con la nuova NANOBOX TANGERINE di 1010MUSC qui rappresentata dal distributore tedesco TOMESO. Tangerine è il nuovo sampler nel collaudato formato tascabile che conosciamo già da qualche tempo, fanno parte della serie anche Razzmatazz, Lemondrop e Fireball rispettivamente FM Synth, Granular Synth e Wavetable Synth.

Another exclusive preview at Soundmit 2023 with the new NANOBOX TANGERINE by 1010music [announcement post here], presented here by the German distributor Tomeso. Tangerine is the new sampler in the proven pocket-sized format that we've been familiar with for some time. Also part of the series are Razzmatazz, Lemondrop, and Fireball, representing FM Synth, Granular Synth, and Wavetable Synth, respectively.

Une autre avant-première exclusive au Soundmit 2023 avec le nouveau NANOBOX TANGERINE de 1010music, présenté ici par le distributeur allemand Tomeso. Tangerine est le nouveau sampleur dans le format de poche éprouvé que nous connaissons depuis un certain temps. Font également partie de la série Razzmatazz, Lemondrop et Fireball, représentant respectivement FM Synth, Granular Synth et Wavetable Synth."

SOUNDMIT 2023 - SEQUENCER SOFISTICATI E DRUM GENERATOR! EURORACK DALLA SPAGNA CON MAGERIT

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"Prima volta al #soundmit per #Magerit giovane brand dalla Spagna, David ci ha portato una ventata di freschezza con il suo sequencer a schermo tondo (#kairos) e i suoi moduli in formato #eurorack tra cui spicca il modulo drum #metro."