Throw out the Preset #2 - Bladerunner Sound with the Sequential Prophet-6

video by 100 Things I Do

"I thought today we could have a look and how we can take inspiration from the function of the CS-80 and how it makes a specific sound to drive easy patch creation of that classic Bladerunner Opening synth sound."

And the previous episode with Logic Sampler:

Throw out the Preset#1

video by 100 Things I Do

"In the first Video for this year I thought I would kick off what will hopefully be a new series of videos called 'Throw out the Preset'. The title is of course in jest but I really want to continuing encouraging you all to explore what can be done with your Synths, Samplers, instruments and studio software"

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Oil Ocean Zone on Moog Sub 37

Luca Di Gennaro

"Split screen cover of 'Oil Ocean' by Masato Nakamura from Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (© 1992 SEGA) just with a Moog Sub 37 and Logic Pro X drums."

You can find additional chiptunes covers by Luca Di Gennaro on the Moog Sub 37 posted here.

Ambient Dreams 001 [Waldorf Wave, Valhalla Reverb, Logic Drum Synth]

Star Diver

"When I first started making synth music during semester breaks in college, I'd turn the lights down low, late at night and just trip out to ambient synths and drums washed in reverb, for hours... I've had that experience in my mind since 1993. I'm now heading back to my creative home..."

Making Music with Microsoft Paint

Published on Apr 1, 2019 Gabe Miller Music

"In which I make music with MS Paint, and it actually kinda works."

App Sound Logic Pro X: Big Dream Synths

Published on Apr 4, 2018 APP SOUND

"Big Dream Synths is a collection of 80 channel strips (instruments) for Apple Logic Pro X. Please enjoy the new filter types of Retro Synth, new Custom Wavetables and the reverb plug-in Chroma. You need Logic Pro 10.4 or newer.

More infos: http://www.app-sound.com/apple-logic/..."

Synth Sounds of Hall & Oates "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" | Reverb

Published on Mar 22, 2018 Reverb

"Hall & Oates' 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)' figures heavily our collective life soundtrack, and, unsurprisingly, it's equally consequential as a turning point for the insurgence of synthesizers in popular music. Here, William Kurk breaks down the sounds and techniques that make the synth sounds of this pop classic an ephemeral favorite.

Read more on Reverb: https://goo.gl/RQ6DAv"

Roland CR-78, Logic's Classic Analog Bass on Retro Synth, Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, Electric Piano on Logic, a killer bracelet Black Panther would be proud of, and a blue Members Only jacket!

VIRTUAL JD-990 editor / programmer for Logic

Available on Reverb
The maker wrote in to let us know the editor is now compatible "in Logic X 10.3.3 but has been incompatible since 8 on and is still only working now in 4-7 and 10.3.3 - still no go in v8 - 9, up to X 10.3.2." A little confusing, but there you have it. :) Know your versions.

"This software is a Virtual JD-990 synthesizer programmer for use with the ROLAND JD-990 synthesizer (only possible in Logic 4-7 and Logic X 10.3.3 or higher). It emulates the JD-800 front panel plus adds the additional JD-990 parameters in a software environment within the APPLE LOGIC audio/sequencer program (formerly Emagic Logic). To use this software you MUST have a valid copy of LOGIC on your computer (see below) as well as a MIDI interface which connects your computer via MIDI cable to your hardware synthesizer.

This software CANNOT be used as a stand alone application under any circumstances. It will NOT run in Ableton, Reason, AU, VST or any other host - it is not a plug-in but one importable layer of the Logic environment."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Logic Pro X RETRO SYNTH au Demo by REWO - some sound designed patches

Published on May 25, 2016 REWO_Channel

"Logic Pro X RETRO SYNTH au Demo by REWO - some sound designed patches by REWO. Just a quick overview what is possible with this softsynth."

Emulations based on Yamaha FM synthesis, analog & sync synthesis, and PPG wavetable synthesis.

Logic Pro X drummer test

Published on Sep 7, 2015 SynthMania

"A ditty to test Logic Pro X's 'drummer' app. All instruments were recorded straight into Logic, utilizing the program's plugins and amp emulations. The Emulator strings also have Alesis MidiVerb II Bloom.
Gear:
Apple Logic Pro X
Squier Vintage Modified Precision PJ bass
Epiphone 1966 G-400 PRO guitar
E-mu Emulator"

LOGIC X SYNTH PROGRAMMERS Updated

via this auction

"The following synth programmers for Logic v4-9 have been fully updated to run in LOGIC X:

Virtual Studio Electronics ATC-1 programmer for SE ATC-1
Virtual Oberheim OB-Xa programmer with ENCORE ELECTRONICS upgrade (v1.2 or higher)
Virtual ACCESS Microwave programmer for Waldorf Microwave (original)
Virtual ACCESS Matrix-1000 / 6-6R programmer
Virtual PG-1000 for Roland D-50 / D-550
Virtual MPG-80 for Roland MKS-80
Virtual PG-800 for Roland MKS-70 / JX-10 / and JX-8p
Virtual PG-300 for Roland Juno-1, Juno-2, MKS-50, HS-10, or HS-80
Virtual Editor for Roland MKS-7, Juno-106, and HS-60
Virtual Editor for Moog Memorymoog (LAMM equipped)
Virtual Editor for Korg DW-8000, EX-8000
Virtual Editor for Novation Drumstation
Virtual Editor for Electrix MO-FX
Virtual Editor for Electrix Filter Factory

NEW FEATURES have been reverse ported to earlier versions. Previous users may contact me here for free upgrade to any version v4-9. New features include full RESETS, MIDI CC HYPERDRAW compatibility, and in a few cases a total reworking of the layout of the programmer for better ergonomics and feel."

Deep Space ES2 Preset Pack

"Deep Space is a preset pack prepared for Samplephonics by Adam Pietruszko and is available for purchase at their store.

The presets are inspired by the mood of abandoned places and will make a great addition to sound libraries of all electronic music artists, as well as movie soundtrack producers.

The soundbank includes 129 Logic ES2 presets along with Logic Channel Strip settings for all sounds.

LINK: http://store.samplephonics.com/products/deep-space-presets-logic-es2-channel-strips"

App Sound Logic X Power Arp

Published on Apr 22, 2014 appsounds·37 videos

"'Power Arp' is a collection with over 500 new arpeggiator patterns (settings) for MIDI plug-in "Arpeggiator" of Apple Logic X.

This video is demonstrating: 1) changing settings of 'Power Arp' 2) 'Power Arp' in use with Factory Channel Strips 3) 'Power Arp' in use with severals tracks of two song arrangements.

more infos: http://www.app-sound.com"

Puremagnetik Releases Synbotik for Ableton Live, Kontakt and Logic

"Puremagnetik has released Synbotik - A library of DK Synergy sounds for Ableton Live, Kontakt and Logic.

Synbotik brings the famous old-school, early digital flavor of the DK Synergy into this decade. With only an estimated 100 units still functioning in the world, this is a rare piece of synthesizer history that has now been reprogrammed for Ableton Live, Kontakt and Logic. It even includes the legendary program cartridges inspired by Wendy Carlos.

Synbotik Features

• Raw “cartridge” programs based on the original Synergy sounds.

• Expertly crafted Ableton Live Racks with easy edit Macros.

• A selection of Ableton “Push Ready” Racked presets for sound design inspiration.

• A custom Kontakt KSP GUI that puts the original instrument’s functionality at your fingertips.

• Raw “cartridge” waveforms and “multi” programs for Apple Logic’s EXS sampler.

System Requirements

• Requires Ableton Live 9.1 and higher, Logic 10 and higher, or Kontakt 5 and higher

• 700 Megabytes (MB) of free hard disk space

Synbotik is available for USD $15 at http://tmblr.co/ZChkUy1Cet1Yy

For more information, visit http://www.puremagnetik.com"

Instant EWI Pro for Logic Pro X

Published on Apr 1, 2014 Bernie Kenerson·235 videos

"Instant EWI Pro for Logic Pro X has arrived. Now with Smart Controls! With Instant EWI and Smart Controls its fast and easy to dial in presets for expressive EWI control and playablilty. Order from the 'Instant EWI' page at www.berniekenerson.com"

Logic Pro Environment. Step Sequencer/Roland TR-909,TR-727,apple.

YouTube Published on Apr 25, 2012 by AgitoOhmori

"Rhythm Machine in Logic pro.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agitoohmori/7157381690/in/photostream
Shuffle, Fram, Erease Pattern, Pattern Memory, Tap Rec,
Total Accent, Part Accent, Reverse Play, Rundam Play,
HiHat mode, Fix Pattern mode, Shift Step, Changing Last Step,
Changing Shuffle Position, Clock by Groove Template,
Individual Midi Out, Kontakt Drum Editor, Drumazon Editor, etc......
等、機能つけてみました。ほぼ完成。
TR-909/TR-727で出来る事+それ以上の機能もりこみました。
すべてのパラメーターやGrid On/Offは外部MIDIからコントロール可能。
LTR-979 is enable to be controlled by external MIDI controller."


TB-313 beta_ver.0.1.0

"This environment is like a TB-303."

flickr By Agito_Ohmori

Point Blank on Emulating The Classic Roland TB303

The following tutorial covers emulating the Roland TB-303 with Logic's ES1, however the techniques can be applied to other synths. Posted in full here with permission from Point Blank. The embeds below are only linked in the Point Blank post. I opted to embed them. Be sure to check out their site for more pro audio tutorials.

"Hands up who likes analogue synthesisers?! Of course you do; there’s dozen of models out there and the best thing is, they’re all different. That might seem strange at first glance because when you examine them, most models appear to be basically the same.

My Roland SH101 has one oscillator, one filter, one envelope generator and plays only one note at a time. Put that next to my Yamaha CS10, which is nearly exactly the same in terms of sound making facilities, and everyone except a guitarist would tell you they’re different, as different as a grand piano and a Yamaha DX7 (and the SH101 sounds far better in my opinion). And as every synth sounds different, each is unique. Which brings us to a tiny silver box manufactured in 1982. It’s the antique synth that inspired every dance music genre since Acid House:

The Roland TB303 Bassline.

Hardfloor - Acperience 1

YouTube Uploaded by drstrobo on Nov 27, 2006

On paper it looks extremely limited. It has one oscillator, one envelope generator, one filter and a tiny keyboard that’s next to impossible to program. And yet, this synth sounds like no other. It’s weedy, shrill and despite it’s ‘bassline’ tag the thing it does worst is basslines. How ironic! TB303 are very rare and very expensive these days, and quite frankly you’d be better off spending £1200 on a decent set of monitors. To save you some money I’m going to show you how you can make Logic’s ES1 software instrument do a close imitation. And if you don’t have Logic, don’t worry, because these steps will work on just about any softsynth.

The basics

1. Load in the ES1 and set the oscillator to ‘sawtooth’. Set the oscillator mix so you have only the main oscillator, not the the subsoscillator. The TB303 has no suboscillator and only a dial between sawtooth and ‘square’; you can switch the oscillator to square if you prefer.
2. Set the oscillator range to 16’.
3. Make sure the ES1 ‘Voices’ setting is in ‘Legato mode’ and with ‘Glide’ set to around a 1/3 of the way up.

This setting is extremely important; we must not have notes overlapping and creating chords. We need the ability to slide between specific notes too!

4. Set the ADSR to very fast attack (but not instant, just slightly off will suffice). Set sustain to zero. Set the release and decay to two thirds of the way up.
5. Set the amp to ‘Gate R’ and the ‘level via vel’ triangles to one at the top and the other 2/3 up.
6. Set the filter to 12dB (the TB303 actually has an 18dB filter but the ES1’s filter sounds far more realistic at this setting) and the ADSR via vel triangles at zero and 2o’clock. Drive should be at zero, and ‘Key’ at half way.
7. Set ‘Analog’ to 100%
8. Set both modulation faders to zero. There’s no modulation other than ADSR on a TB303!

So, with your synthesiser set up in this way, you should have an approximation of a TB303 coming out of your speakers. That’s only half of the battle: to really get that acid feel you need to play the ES1 like a TB303 too. Which actually means that you mustn’t play it but manually program in a pattern in the style of a Roland sequencer from the early 1980s.

The Pattern

1. Create a one bar region in the arrange area using the pencil mouse tool (esc > No.2)
2. Open that in the piano roll editor and draw in the notes you want to play using the pencil tool. Note that the default length on velocity setting is ideal for us because the note is one 16th note long and the velocity is 80. Remember, no chords!

Here’s where things get really clever. At the moment, you’ll probably have a string of notes, each clearly firing one after the other. The TB303 can do that, but the best patterns use glides, legato and accents to create that classic Acid House feel.

1. Drag the right hand corner of the note that you want to ‘slur’ into the next one to the right so that it overlaps with the next note. This will do two things: it will stop the envelope generator triggering again and it will make the ES1 sweep to the new note’s pitch. Nice!
2. The finishing touch is to add accents. You do this with the velocity mouse tool (esc > No.9). At the moment, all your notes will be at velocity 80. Click-drag up on the note you want to have an accent until the velocity is at, say, 100. That note will not only be louder but it will also be slightly brighter too, just like in the old days.

The finishing touches

Of course, it’s how you adjust the settings on the synth that makes that TB303 ‘performance’. The best ones to play with are the Decay/Release settings on the ADSR, Filter Cutoff, the Filter Resonance and the degree of Filter Modulation (move the fader by clicking between the two triangles). If you want to emulate the changing of the ‘accent’ setting, try moving the top filter triangle up and down. Also, you can adjust the attack setting on the ADSR; moving it up to just under a quarter of the way will give you an accurate ‘filter lag’ sound. The key here is subtlety. The real TB303 connoisseur can also add a touch more resonance on every accented note; this is most easily drawn in with automation.

Clean TB303 sounds went out of fashion in the 80s.

Phuture - Acid Tracks (1987)

YouTube Uploaded by CraazyAcid on Sep 26, 2009


Try these effects to dirty up your fake TB303:

1. Bitcrusher. But don’t use it to down-sample the audio. Instead, just adjust the drive setting. This will give you that classic ‘abused preamp on a cheap mixing desk’ grit.
2. Ensemble. This can help a pattern come alive, and adds a nice movement to the sound.
3. Tape delay. Throwing a dash of this into your mix can give the ES1 pattern an extra bounce and sound great with those shrill filter sweeps.

Enjoy!

To learn how to produce the classic Roland TB303 sound using Ableton Live, check out this tutorial from fellow Point Blank tutor, Danny J Lewis.

Steve Hillier teaches Music Business at our London College and Logic Music Production Online. Keep up to date with all of our news, tutorials and giveaways by subscribing to our Youtube channel, or following us on Facebook and Twitter. Please leave a comment below."

Fire

YouTube Uploaded by Ebotronix on Aug 22, 2011

"Clavia D Drum 4
Roland Jupiter 6
Logic Ultrabeat & Vocoder"

Orbital Mechanic

YouTube Uploaded by jamesmcn0000 on Jul 24, 2011

"This is one of my early uses of Logic's Sculpture physical modeling synthesizer."

It Doesn't Have To Snow (To Be Christmas).mp4

YouTube via pdnlogic | December 17, 2010 |

"Happy Holidays from Pimp Daddy Nash, Nica Brooke, and the Eighth Dimension Crew...!"

via Jon: "All done in Live and Logic except for Nica's vocals..."

Remember all holiday posts are welcome. Click the label below for more.

Logic Pro Note Display

YouTube via rishabhrajan | November 25, 2010 |

"Logic Pro Environment"