Christmas JAM Session

video upload by Makis Zeg

Sequential Pro 3, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, & Synthstrom Deluge.

Synth Jam - Silent Night

video upload by Easy Tiger

"I'm embracing the Christmas spirit and sharing my rendition of 'silent night'. Merry Christmas everyone!"

Friday Jam Session! Perkons,Deluge,pro 3

video upload by Makis Zeg

Sequential Pro 3, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, & Synthstrom Deluge.

Synthstrom Deluge w/ Extras

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Use this code on checkout for $30 off orders of $100 or more from now until December 31: MATRIX30

"this is the original model with theoriginal screen. NOT OLED.

includes everything seen in pics:

- Deluge

- ‘Black MaxColors’ overlay by Oversynth

- manual

- carrying case (the case is an ok fit. the knobs do touch the top of the lid when closed).

- Moft stand. (self-adhered to the bottom of the Deluge. easily removed if desired).

- usb charging cable"

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Synthstrom Deluge - Monolith

video upload by Red Means Recording

"Cleaning out my closet of old private videos. This is an ancient performance I did on the Deluge."

Mutated Mutant Synth Jam (Sequential Pro 3, Prophet X, Moog Matriarch, Eurorack)

video upload by MKDVB

"Synths: Moog Matriarch, Sequential Prophet X, Synthstrom Deluge, Sequential Pro 3, Eurorack Modular (Instruo Lubadh, Mutable Instruments Beads)
FX: Meris / Chase Bliss CXM 1978, Hologram Microcosm, UAFX

Thanks to the original MK in MKDVB, Matthew Kretzmann , for the awesome psychedlic visuals in the remix video. 🫶"

No Talking - Synthstrom Deluge, Two Vermona Perfourmers, UDS Marsch, Empress Zoia Dawless Jam

video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski

"Enjoy! :) Get my Synth Presets: https://synth-patches.com

I've created this song using:

@Synthstrom Audible Deluge (kick, MIDI and CC messages)
@vermonagear Vermona Perfourmer MK2 x 2 (main theme, bass, lead, melodies)
@audiothingies Doctor A (reverb and delay)
@Empress Effects ZOIA (granular effects)
UDS Marsch (clicks and drums)"

Starlab Beckons - 6 Synths Through The Strymon Starlab Reverb NO TALKING - DFAM, Nymphes and more

video upload by HansiLa

"Ran some synthesizer sequences through the Strymon Starlab Eurorack reverb module to give an idea how it will affect different pieces of gear.

List of Synths:

1. Moog Slim Phatty
2. Dreadbox Nymphes
3. Moog DFAM
4. Sequential Prophet 5
5. Mutable Instruments Plaits Through SEM Filter (LFO for some additional character)
6. Arturia Minibrute

Special thanks to my go-to for most of the sequencing: my Synthstrom Deluge

As usual, No Talking. Usually there's no effects as well buuuuut... the Starlab is an effect. There's no processing or even panning this time around with the only exception being some levels being dropped to prevent clipping. If you hear fluctuations in volume, it's the actual devices doing that based on parameter changes (wherever you see me turning knobs)."

Synthstrum Deluge Gets New OLED Display

via Synthstrum

All Deluges shipped from today will feature a new OLED display.

If any existing Deluge owner wants to join us in this new world of multiple lines of text and more than four letters on a screen at once, we made it so you can!

To reflect the cost and development associated with the new screen and the rising manufacturing costs in the synth industry, we’ll be raising the price of the Deluge incrementally over the next 12 months.

With many synth products unable to be made due to chip shortages and prices rising due to numerous costs across the board, most will be aware it’s been a pretty tough few years for the synth manufacturing industry.

Though we hand-assemble and build Deluges in New Zealand, we haven’t escaped these effects and over the past year have been absorbing rising shipping costs, the effects of inflation and crazy price rises on parts and components.

We’ve known for a while that we’d have to raise the price of the Deluge, but affordability is very important to us and we wanted to add value to it as we did so.

A very deliberate design choice, the Deluge has, till now, featured a rudimentary 7-segment display. Rohan had always seen the Deluge as an instrument first, a tactile tool that relied on your ears, was intuitive and had its user spending time making music, not diving through menu after menu.

We’ve always acknowledged that the screen does have shortcomings especially in regards to the management of large sample collections, but the trade-off at encouraging users to resort to listening and experimenting is why the Deluge has been such a radical and inspirational tool for hordes of people.

While there is still no ‘need’ for a screen showing more complexity, we realise the time to introduce one is now. With the Deluge being a far more complex beast than we ever anticipated, Rohan has worked out how to incorporate an OLED screen into the current hardware, not only for all future sales, but for any existing user who wishes to update their Deluge too. More details on that below.

We’ll be raising the price of the Deluge incrementally over the next 9 months.

Deluge by Synthstrom Audible (includes free custom case)

Sept 9th, 2022: $1249USD + shipping

From Jan 1, 2023: $1329USD+shipping

From April 1, 2023: $1399USD + shipping

Purchase as usual from: https://synthstrom.com/product/deluge/

RETROFITTING YOUR DELUGE WITH AN OLED SCREEN

The retrofit is a delicate upgrade requiring chip updates, specialist hardware, an additional PCB to be added, the old screen removed, and of course the new OLED screen mounted.Due to the complexity, users will not be able to upgrade themselves, but for just $149USD plus shipping and other associated costs (see below) we can take care of it for you (from November 2022).

We will be offering the service through local repair partners in the UK and Europe (Schengen) and we’ll be taking care of the rest of the world ourselves in New Zealand.

We only have capacity to do a limited number of these per week so to lock your place in the queue, you can make a $50 deposit at https://synthstrom.com/product/oled-retrofit-deposit/ from 3pm EDT Sept 10th (we’re wanting to give this news a day to spread before we start the queue to offer a little more fairness).

So your Deluge spends as little time out of your hands as possible, we’ll reach out to you when it’s your time and start the process 🙂 You’ll be welcome to cancel your deposit and receive a full refund at any stage."

Synth Cover of "Buka" (Hania Rani). Prophet REV2, Vermona Perfourmer, Synthstrom Deluge

video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski

"Synth interpretation of the piano piece 'Buka' by Hania Rani from the 'Home' album published by the Gondwana Records in 2020."

Synthstrom Audible Deluge 4.0 Adds Wavetable Synth, Euclidean Sequencing, MPE & Polyphonic Aftertouch & More

DELUGE WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS video upload by Ollie Loops

"In this video, we explore the new WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS features added to Deluge in firmware 4.0 . These features enable users to load wavetable audio files into an oscillator and modulation position of the waveform. This means much more dynamic and evolving sounds are possible on Deluge.

Firmware 4.0 adds a host of other great features to Deluge. It's so great when a manufacturer continues to support a device by adding new and exciting features via firmware."

Wavetable Synthesis (4.0) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

video upload by Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Setting up a new synth 0:23
Assigning a Knob To Lfo2 Rate 1:54
Changing Wavetable File 2:35
Making a Pattern 3:00
Changing Wavetable File 3:49
Changing Lfo2 type 4:19
P-locking Notes To Wavetable Position 5:20
Loading Osc2 Wavetable 6:10
Extended Wavetable Drone Demo 9:26

Generative Sequencer Tools - Playback, Row Length, Euclidean (4.0) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

video upload by Ron Cavagnaro

Intro 0:00
Playback Mode 0:32
Row Length 1:23
Playback Mode and Row Length 3:15
Reset Row Length 3:53
Conditional and Iterative Notes 4:39
Euclidean Sequencing 6:19
Nudging Notes In a Kit Row 8:43
Playback Direction Per Kit Row 10:18
Resampling, Slicing 11:09
Kit Row Length and Ping Pong 12:14
Resampling and slicing again 13:20
Resampling and slicing again 15:03
Resampling and slicing again 16:46
Comparing the results 18:20

Synthstrom Deluge & MPE - 4 0 Firmware Update

video upload by Too Mere

"Demonstrating the MPE functionality and making a tune with the Linnstrument to control and edit MPE on the Synthstrom Deluge."

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Details on the 4.0 update via the Synthstrom Audible forum:

"We're very excited today to announce the arrival of our huge 4.0 software update.

Instructional videos and downloads links are at the bottom of this spiel.

Highlights include:

Wavetable synthesis, and improved single-cycle waveform playback.
Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), and similarly MIDI polyphonic aftertouch. The Deluge can receive MPE from external MIDI controllers that support it, it can record this data, and the internal Deluge synths can respond to it. And this MPE data may also be output again to an external synth.
Euclidean sequencing - per row of a clip on the Deluge. This also means that now individual rows within a clip may be set to different lengths.
Sequences can be set to play in reverse, or to ping-pong.
Synths, kits and songs may be put into folders, and the user can browse these when saving and loading.
MIDI input devices (and to a limited extent output devices) may be differentiated and treated separately, so that two devices sending on the same MIDI channel won’t be confused.
Improved handling of regular MIDI pitch bend and channel pressure. Adjustable MIDI pitch bend ranges.
Sharing presets along with their audio files, with other Deluge users, is now easier.
MPE SUPPORT
This massive release makes the Deluge the first standalone hardware sequencer to offer comprehensive MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support, allowing you to record, edit and transmit expressive MPE with compatible devices. You can also use external MPE devices to get expressive with the Deluge’s internal synth/sample engine. Tip: combine with the Deluge’s multisample support to bring expression to everything!

EUCLIDEAN SEQUENCING & INDIVIDUAL ROW LENGTH
Euclidean note entry brings an entire new method of beat and melody creation to the Deluge. Coupled with the ability to now make any row within a kit, any length, this infinitely broadens the scope for new rhythmic variations and ever-evolving melodies.

You can set the length of a row, dial in how many steps you would like to play on that row (automatically divided ‘musically’), and then move those notes horizontally - this becomes not just a new way to make innovative rhythms, but an incredibly versatile performance tool.

PLAY-DIRECTIONS
If being able to set the length of a row wasn’t enough, you can now tell the Deluge what direction (forward, reverse or ping-pong) to play-back those particular notes and not only that, you can have each and every row playing a different direction. Warning: fun.

POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH, IMPROVED “MONO” EXPRESSION
In bringing MPE to the Deluge, we at the same time introduced support for good ol’ MIDI polyphonic aftertouch, plus you can now record both pitch bend and channel pressure (aka monophonic aftertouch) into synth, MIDI and CV clips. And, this data now stays with the clip even when you change presets or switch between clip type (e.g. from MIDI to synth etc.).

Previously, synth clips could only record pitch bend, not channel pressure, and CV clips couldn’t record either.

ADJUSTABLE BEND RANGE
The Deluge is no longer stuck with a 1-octave bend range. Now, there’s a global setting under DEFAults -> BEND to set the default bend range. This should default to 12 semitones (1 octave) for all existing users, it will default to the more normal 2 semitones for new users. Anyway, you can go ahead and change it.

WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS, AND IMPROVED SINGLE-CYCLE WAVEFORM PLAYBACK.
How about an entirely new form of synthesis? The Deluge will now support Wavetable files, Ringmod on the Deluge is also totally compatible with Wavetable, you may even put a separate wavetable in each of the two oscillators, with each of their wavetable-positions affecting the resulting sound.

The Deluge has always supported the playback of single-cycle waveforms by loading them as samples. But now, a technically superior option is for these to be played as a wavetable, as the wavetable engine is more fit for this purpose: it is more CPU-efficient, and will produce higher quality sound with less aliasing, particularly with high notes. It also allows the use of ringmod and oscillator sync. The wavetable-position parameter is not available when playing single-cycle waveforms, as there are not multiple cycles to interpolate between.

PRESET & SONG FOLDERS
Our users jumped for joy when we announced this new addition. You can now separate your 1 million presets and songs into folders to make navigation easier!

DIFFERENTIATING MIDI INPUT DEVICES
Now, the Deluge will differentiate between MIDI coming from different hosted USB devices, and MIDI into the input DIN port, and from a connected computer which is hosting the Deluge.

Let’s say you have the Deluge hosting say a Keystep via USB (and that’s through a USB hub), and you’ve actually learned all 16 channels from that Keystep to different synths on the Deluge. Well, then you could connect another USB MIDI device to your hub, and learn those 16 MIDI channels to yet another 16 synths on the Deluge. And whatever MIDI device is plugged into the Deluge’s DIN input will have its 16 channels treated as independent yet again.

IMPROVED MODULATION MATRIX
Lastly, we’ve also improved our modulation matrix! - The feature where the modulation-depth of a source-param pair (or “patch cable”) can itself be modulated by another modulation source – well, previously the Deluge could only handle doing this for one such patch-cable per synth. This limitation has now been removed, and you can do it for as many patch-cables as you want, subject to other existing limitations.

HAVE FUN!"

Synthstrom Deluge

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"Earlier, black model with white overlay. Firmware version 3.1.3"

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Planning a Live Set With a Hybrid Eurorack System

video upload by Red Means Recording

"Thank u to Patchwerks for sponsoring this video. Check out the gear mentioned here over on their website!"

https://patchwerks.com/

And the live set:

Heavy Chill: Colorado Modular Synth Society Performance

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"I did a performance for the Colorado Modular Society and this is it! It's spacey and stuff! Yeah! I hope you enjoy it!"

Synth jam with Prophet 6, Ob6, Nord Stage 3 and Deluge

video upload by House Synth Band

Captain Credible Special guest C.O.U. Jamuary 27th!

video upload by Captain Credible

"We made a thing. Jam time with robot-rabbits, pianobot and deluge!
thanks!

Check out Center of the Universes recent record '!' https://fanlink.to/interabangerz"

Deluge + Vermona Perfourmer + Prophet REV2 + Hologram Microcosm

video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski

----- Get my patches for the Deluge: https://synth-patches.com/deluge/ -----
----- Get my patchesfor the Prophet REV2: https://synth-patches.com/rev2/

Cosmic O (Ambient Kosmiche w/ Juno 106, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Roland V-Synth XT)

video upload by MKDVB

"Recorded with Roland Juno 106, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Roland V-Synth XT, Synthstrom Deluge.

Ambient, kosmiche synth music inspired mainly by old synthesizer New Age holiday music cassette tapes. We wanted to make a Christmas concept album but maybe less cheesy. We tried to make it accessible for friends and fam but it kinda turned into weird Christmas music anyway, probably because we are weird.

This is an edited version of an original composition from the album Cosmic Christmas.

Remix version, early 2022!"

GRP A2 + OTO Bim & Bam // My new favorite MONO SYNTH

video upload by Dexba

"So I stumbled upon a GRP A2 the other day, and I already love it.

There is something cute in its 5U enclosure, like a baby modular, as the OTO are definitely cute with their boxy, a bit cryptic, design.

I wanted to record a jam that could highlight some of the most prominent features of both the synth and the pedals. We have an arpeggio, very classical, almost Bach-sounding, going into a classical delay and a short reverb, then we get to a lush, water-like, filter playing, supported by a long and frozen reverb and a way more strong, hazy delay. In the end, the jam gets modern, with no delay, a very short reverb, just to give more air, more space to a powerful jumping sequence with some gnarly filter action.

Both the GRP A2 and the OTO are a pleasure for the dawless jammer, with all you need in plain sight. The only thing missing is a proper sequencer (GRP sells one too, the R24, but it costs almost twice the A2 synth, so...), but I have my handy Synthstrom Deluge always ready for that! Enjoy ✨"

Synthstrom Deluge Portable Synthesizer Sampler Sequencer with Original Box

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Adventureman - making electronic music on the Synthstrom Deluge synthesizer sequencer - pre-mastered

video upload by J Rochefsky

"This was a quick song I composed and recorded across about 10 to 12 tracks on the Synthstrom Deluge. I plan to go back and remaster this and probably shuffle the order of the tracks to make it hang together better but this is an early version that seemed worth posting.
This was recorded about two weeks into my journey with this device and I was already in love with it. It seems to make my workflow the smoothest I’ve ever experienced. This is probably mostly due to it being an all in one device with great sounds, sound controls, modulation, drums, effects, and truly simple sequencer layout that’s very tactile."