La Bestia 2 by Random Source - overview, sounds, music

Published on Oct 29, 2019 HAINBACH

"In which I speed-date the gorgeous Serge by Random Source La Bestia 2, give a basic overview and demonstrate musical possibilities. For compositional context, the amazing Sarah Belle Reid joins me on trumpet in the final track. Check her out: https://www.sarahbellereid.com/."

Also check out MIGSI Trumpet and Serge Modular Synthesizer Improvisation. More Sarah Belle Reid featured here.

Qu-Bit Electronix Prism

Published on Oct 18, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We check out the Prism multidimensional signal-processing module from Qu-Bit Electronix, with an assist from Big Merp.

0:04 Introduction
0:38 Basic functionality with steady-state Sputnik Dual Oscillator as input
2:15 Demo with Dual Oscillator controlled by Make Noise Rene Sequencer
3:31 Using Arturia MicroFreak as source
4:14 Clock mode (synchronizing delay times to external clock)
5:00 Using MicroFreak pressure as CV control from Prism decimation function
5:10 Big Merp crashes the party

'Prism is a multidimensional signal processor that creates a framework for the spectral metamorphosis of any input signal. This stereo audio buffer can be navigated through on 3 axes, each of which provides a different sonic journey through its array of time based controls.

The X and Z planes are home to a flexible delay line capable of long clocked delays, slapback echo, or comb filtered vocoder-esque timbres. On the Y axis is the decimate control. This sets the audio fidelity of the buffer by manipulating the sample rate and bit depth of the output. A state variable filter with configurable low pass, high pass, and band pass outputs can be enabled at the beginning or end of the signal chain providing yet another dimension of spectral transformation. And thanks to its digital architecture, the current buffer contents can be locked in place with the Freeze control, creating glitch and beat repeat effects which can be synced to an external clock source.'

For more synthesizer demos, please subscribe to CatSynth TV and visit www.catsynth.com

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Novation // Launchpad X - Sandunes Spotlight

Published on Oct 17, 2019 NovationTV

"'I definitely come from the school of thought that sound is for everyone' - Sandunes.

We spent a day filming and recording with Sandunes and Launchpad X. In this video, she takes us through her music making journey - from where her passion began through to her progression into the electronic music world.

Launchpad X is our essential 64-pad MIDI grid controller for Ableton Live. It gives you everything you need to make music. Launch, play and perform your sounds and build your tracks using the large, super-sensitive RGB pads, dynamic note and scale modes, and mixer controls. That’s not all, Launchpad X includes sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.

With Launchpad X, you’re only limited by your own imagination.

--- Check out Sandunes performance with Launchpad X: [below]

--- For more information on Launchpad X:
https://www.novationmusic.com/launch/..."

Novation // Launchpad X - Sandunes Performance

Published on Oct 15, 2019 NovationTV

"We spent a day filming and recording with Sandunes, watch her breathtaking performance featuring the new Launchpad X."

Suzanne Ciani to Mentor Emerging Electronic Producers as Master in Residence at Studio Bell

via the National Music Centre

"Synth legend Suzanne Ciani to mentor emerging electronic producers as next Master in Residence at Studio Bell

Four artists from across Canada to be mentored by electronic music pioneer

(Calgary, AB — October 17, 2019) The National Music Centre (NMC) is pleased to announce electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani as the next Master in Residence at Studio Bell in Calgary.

Dubbed the 'Diva of the Diode,' Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist whose work has been featured in countless commercials, video games, and feature films. Over the course of her 40-plus year career, Ciani has released 16 solo albums, including Seven Waves, The Velocity of Love, and most recently, her comeback quadraphonic Buchla modular synth performance recording LIVE Quadraphonic.

Alongside NMC ON and AEMCON events, Ciani will offer her expertise on electronic music composition, including analog modular live performance and sound design techniques, with four emerging Canadian electronic artists during an intensive one-day session. Participants include Calgary producer and bass music advocate Homesick, Winnipeg-by-way-of-Toronto electronic artist Joanne Pollock, experimental music-maker YlangYlang from Montreal, and Toronto-based experimental electronic performer Korea Town Acid, who will also appear as part of NMC ON: After Hours on November 15. Tickets for After Hours are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

The public will also have a chance to see Ciani lead a public Buchla Masterclass on November 16. Tickets for that event are available at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

'I’m thrilled to share my history and expertise in my favorite music medium, analog modular, with young emerging Canadian artists,' said Suzanne Ciani. 'I’m looking forward to our exchange of ideas.'

The Master in Residence program invites emerging artists to work under the leadership of a Master in Residence chosen to inspire creativity, encourage innovation, share expertise and provide mentorship. Previous masters have included acclaimed country icon Terri Clark, singer-songwriter Steven Page, Canadian techno ambassador, Richie Hawtin, and Our Lady Peace founder, Raine Maida. Internationally-acclaimed artist and producer, Daniel Lanois led NMC’s first ever Master in Residence event in 2015 with an interactive master session in collaboration with Sled Island Music and Arts Festival.

'As a pioneering, Grammy-nominated composer and performer of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani is a master with international pedigree,' said Adam Fox, NMC’s Director of Programs. 'Connecting emerging Canadian artists with career-altering mentorship opportunities is something that the National Music Centre takes great pride in. This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for this year’s selected participants.'

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Los Angeles to Andromeda

Published on Oct 15, 2019 Zoë Blade

"Ambient techno music, similar to Pete Namlook or early Autechre. Mood lighting (bisexual cyberpunk lighting), modular synth (Doepfer A-100), TR-808 style drums (Tiptop Audio). Relaxing beats to work or study to."

Death Valley [Episode 190]

Published on Oct 11, 2019 CatSynth TV

"From the depths of Badwater Basin to the heights of the Amargosa mountains, we explore and celebrate the beauty of Death Valley with original music by Amanda Chaudhary.

For more adventurous music, please subscribe to CatSynth TV and visit www.catsynth.com

Software instruments:
Tracktion BioTek
Arturia Mellotron V
Arturia Pigments
Arturia CMI V
Arturia Prophet VS
Arturia Piano
MOK Waverazor
Kontakt (John Cage Prepared Piano, Grindhouse, World Impact)
EastWest Orchestra Gold

Hardware Instruments:
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Sputnik Modular Dual Oscillator
Qu-Bit Prism module

Additional foley and sound effects via samples."

New Novation Peak Patches by Emily Sprague

via @WeAreNovation

"With dreamy, melodic and intuitive ambient sounds, Emily A. Sprague, co-member of Florist, takes the stage for this weeks’ patches. 🎹🎛🎚
Our latest Peak Patches are now live >>> here"

"Emily A. Sprague is a musician who was raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she makes sounds for herself and for others. Emily’s approach to both composition and performance is a personal and spiritual one, deeply rooted in the communication of emotion through textures and tones.

SoundCloud | Resident Advisor"

La Fraicheur/ Leonard de Leonard: Sang Froid(Live Trailer Edit)

Published on Oct 8, 2019 Sound Provider

Track: Sang Froid From Sang Chaud Ep
Longtime collaborators La Fraicheur & Leonard de Leonard are coming up with a techno live performance with brand new material, mixing analog, digital and modular, from which the two original tracks from the Sang Chaud EP are the first excerpts, giving a glimpse into their acid and industrial sound ruffed up by a punk energy.
Sang Chaud EP
written and produced by La Fraicheur & Leonard de Leonard
mixing and mastering by Leonard de Leonard at Sound Provider, Berlin
out on Leonizer Records, October 25th 2019
Video & artwork by Loic Sattler

Booking :
France & International: Marine(At)myfavorite.fr
Switzerland: Nadia(At)gladwemet.ch

Islas resonantes, Eliane Radigue on ARP 2500

Published on Nov 25, 2012

This one was spotted by brian comnes. You can find an article to go along with it here. Check out previous posts mentioning Eliane Radigue here.

Note the above video is followed by:
Eliane Radigue ‎- Triptych (1978) FULL ALBUM
Eliane Radigue | Feedback Works 1969-1970 [2012, Full Album]

Video Description:

"Un día me encontré con esta obra casualmente se mimetizaba con el sonido ambiente, fue en una casa de playa , por lo que no era fácil oír por el intenso sonido del mar, estaba atenta, quería escuchar que era lo que realmente sonaba, y no lo encontraba, hasta que aparecen fantasmagóricamente las voces soprano, despacio, atrás de todo, incorporándose poco a poco sutilmente la encuentro reproduciéndose en un lector de cd , aparece mi amigo Gerardo Figueroa, y me presenta a Eliane Radigue, máxima exponente de la música electrónica desde los años en que compartía con Pierre Schaeffer. y Henry en los años 60.............. nunca mas pude encontrar este disco, hasta hoy....por eso lo comparto. tiene la simpleza y sutileza de mezclar los sonidos puros y perderse infinitamente en las islas resonantes..."

Googlish:

"One day I found this work coincidentally blending in with the ambient sound, it was in a beach house, so it was not easy to hear from the intense sound of the sea, I was attentive, I wanted to hear what it really sounded like, and I could not find it, until the soprano voices appear spookily, slowly, behind everything, gradually incorporating the encounter reproducing in a CD player, my friend Gerardo Figueroa appears, and introduces me to Eliane Radigue, the greatest exponent of music electronic since the years I shared with Pierre Schaeffer. and Henry in the 60s .............. I could never find this record, until today ... that's why I share it. the simplicity and subtlety of mixing pure sounds and getting lost infinitely in the resonant islands ... "

New Yamaha SHS-300 Mini Keytar

Published on Sep 30, 2019 Yamaha_Global

Sarah Davachi PS-3300

Published on Sep 25, 2019 Shasta Cults

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This appears to the previous location of the NMC (National Music Center) Calgary. The EMS SYNTHI 100 now appears to be in be Live Room B at at the current location. See: https://www.studiobell.ca/living-collection.

Yamaha #Synths1974 Live from Japan

Published on Sep 23, 2019 Yamaha Synths Official

Playlist:

#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Avery*Sunshine MONTAGE8 White Performance
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Avery*Sunshine MONTAGE8 White Performance
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Avery*Sunshine Artist Interview
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | MONTAGE8 White OS v3.0 Pattern Sequencer | Yamaha Ginza Store
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Michael Patrick Artist Interview
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Michael Patrick MONTAGE7 White Performance
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Tori Letzer MONTAGE6 White Performance
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Tori Letzler Artist Interview
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | CP88 Stage Piano Performance | Manuele Montesanti
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | CP Stage Piano OS v1.2 | Demo
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | MONTAGE6 White | OS v3.0 New Features
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | MONTAGE8 White | OS v3.0 Pattern Sequencer
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Innovation Road - reface Battle
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Yamaha Synth Designers Interview | Innovation Road
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Innovation Road Tour pt.3
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Innovation Road Tour pt.2
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Innovation Road Tour pt.1
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | FM-X Engine Demo with Hans-Peter Henkel
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | CP88 Stage Piano Demo with Manuele Montesanti | Yamaha Ginza Store
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Avery*Sunshine MONTAGE8 White Performance | Yamaha Ginza Store
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Michael Patrick MONTAGE7 White Performance | Yamaha Ginza Store
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | MODX OS v2.0 Demo with Dom Sigalas | Yamaha Ginza Store
#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Tori Letzler MONTAGE6 White Performance | Yamaha Ginza Store
Yamaha Synth Story

Yamaha Synth Story & the Montage White & MODX OS v2.0

Published on Sep 22, 2019 Yamaha Synths Official

Update: new videos below.

"Go on a crazy ride through the decades of Yamaha Synths that helped change the music world. The otherworldly movie soundtracks of the 70s, the percussive, bell-like tones of the 80s and the intricate beats that lead to the rise of rap and hip hop were inspired by continuous innovations in synth technology from Yamaha. It’s all to celebrate the launch of our latest synth, MONTAGE WHITE."

"Since 1974, Yamaha Synths have changed the face of music. Today MONTAGE is leaving its mark on the world. With sophisticated dynamic control, massive sound creation and streamlined workflow all combined in a powerful keyboard designed to inspire your creativity. It’s the culmination of almost a half century of groundbreaking ideas in one synth.

Welcome to the new era in synthesizers from the company that brought you the industry-changing DX and the hugely popular Motif.

Building on the legacy of these two iconic keyboards, MONTAGE sets the next milestone for synthesizers, with sophisticated dynamic control, massive sound creation and streamlined workflow all combined in a powerful keyboard designed to inspire your creativity. Unlike other synthesizers, MONTAGE is platform-focused and constantly evolves with firmware updates. Past updates have added significant improvements to Sound, Control and Workflow.

If you liked the DX and Motif, get ready to love Montage."

#Synths1974 Live from Japan | Tori Letzler MONTAGE6 White Performance | Yamaha Ginza Store

Published on Sep 22, 2019

"Synthesist & composer Tori Letzler performs at Yamaha Ginza store, Japan using the vocoder and effects to process her vocals on MONTAGE6 White."

#Synths1974 Live from Japan | MODX OS v2.0 Demo with Dom Sigalas | Yamaha Ginza Store

Published on Sep 22, 2019

"The firmware update MODX v2.0 includes an all new Pattern Sequencer, Mini Filter, Mini Booster, Wave Folder & Extended Low Frequency Oscillator. Synth Specialist Dom Sigalas demonstrates some of the new features from our Yamaha Ginza Store."

http://www.yamahasynth.com/story

Suzanne Ciani on the Radio

Published on Sep 22, 2019 zack dagoba

"Heard this on the radio yesterday. Not often the word BUCHLA comes up when I'm listening in the car to a random program. I'm putting it up here for posterity"

Novation Launchkey Mini [MK3] x Groovebox Performance

Published on Sep 19, 2019 Ampify

"With the announcement of the latest release of the new companion for Groovebox, we've made sure that it works seamlessly with our app. Watch the video to see what's new and what's changed. Well done Novation. 👏

http://bit.ly/2kIftJE"

Novation Introduces New Launchkey Mini MK3 w/ Arpeggiator, Fixed Chord Mode, 16 RGB Pads & More

Update: new videos added to the playlist above.

Playlist:
Novation // Launchkey Mini [MK3]
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Velocity Sensitive Pads
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Stop Solo Mute
Novation // Launchkey Mini - MIDI Out
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Record and Capture MIDI
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Fixed Chord Mode
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Arpeggiator
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Overview Video: Nikita
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Xylo Aria Spotlight
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Nikita Spotlight
Novation // Launchkey Mini - Xylo Aria Performance

via Novation

"Introducing the new Launchkey Mini with arpeggiator, Fixed Chord mode, 16 RGB pads and much more

With the new Launchkey Mini, Novation have made their hugely popular 25-mini-key portable MIDI keyboard controller for Ableton Live more versatile, adaptable and playable than ever. Now you can make tracks anywhere using Launchkey Mini’s new arpeggiator, Fixed Chord mode, Capture MIDI, 16 big RGB pads, transport controls and more.

Featuring their best, most responsive mini-keymech to date, all-new pitch and modulation touchstrips, a sustain pedal input, and 16 newly RGB-backlit pads, Launchkey Mini is the perfect platform for expressive performance and colour-matched clip launching. The new Fixed Chord mode and arpeggiator help you take your melodic and harmonic ideas in new creative directions, enabling chords to be triggered from single notes, and turning held chords into riffs, melodies and sequences on the fly; and thanks to the Capture MIDI button, you’ll never lose a note, even if you forget to hit record.

Spend less time clicking mouse buttons and more time making music, as Launchkey Mini’s device control and deep, intuitive integration with Live lets you step back from the screen and feel the beats. Start and stop playback and recording via the dedicated transport buttons, operate the mixer’s Mute, Solo, Volume, Pan and Send controls, and take instant control of Device Macros with eight rotary encoders – connect more deeply with your music, navigating and mixing your projects in a more tactile way than the mouse and keyboard can hope to match.

Launchkey Mini comes with everything you need to make complete tracks in the box, including sounds, virtual instruments and plug-in effects from AAS, Softube, Spitfire Audio, XLN Audio and Klevgrand, plus membership of Novation Sound Collective, bringing you new free content from our plug-in partners every couple of months. It also has a MIDI out port for connection to hardware synths and grooveboxes; and if Live isn’t your only production environment, included mapping templates make Launchkey Mini the ideal solution for on-the-go control of Logic, Cubase, Reason or any other HUI-compatible DAW, too.

Novation’s most compact and portable MIDI keyboard controller, Launchkey Mini gives you everything you need to start creating in Ableton Live – and it’ll fit in your bag. It’s available now through Novation stockists and direct from the Novation eStore* (*where applicable)."

Check with the dealers on the right for deals and availability.


You can find additional details at https://novationmusic.com/keys/launchkey-mini

Video Explorers: Jennifer Juniper Stratford

Published on Sep 16, 2019 LZX Industries

This one is in via Nigel.

"LZX Presents: Video Explorers, a new series of interviews with artists who use video synthesizers. In this episode, Johnny Woods travels to Los Angeles to talk to JJ Stratford, artist, director, and proprietor of Telefantasy Studios.

http://jjstratford.com/
http://telefantasystudios.com"

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Interview with JJ Stratford.

La Fraicheur/ Leonard de Leonard: Sang Chaud (Live Trailer Edit)

Published on Sep 16, 2019 Sound Provider

"Longtime collaborators La Fraicheur & Leonard de Leonard are coming up with a techno live performance with brand new material, mixing analog, digital and modular, from which the two original tracks from the Sang Chaud EP are the first excerpts, giving a glimpse into their acid and industrial sound ruffed up by a punk energy.

Sang Chaud EP
written and produced by La Fraicheur & Leonard de Leonard
mixing and mastering by Leonard de Leonard at Sound Provider, Berlin
out on Leonizer Records, October 25th 2019
artwork by Loic Sattler

Booking :
France & International: Marine(At)myfavorite.fr
Switzerland: Nadia(At)gladwemet.ch"

teenage engineering - TGS Otaru event

Published on Sep 16, 2019 teenageengineering

"Highlights from this years TGS Otaru event in collaboration with enhance-experience, 8-4, makers fund and edge of.

Featuring three main performances by @yeoheemusic, @quarta330 @steeezo_946 and @chili_highway with visuals and lights via the OP-Z
We also took over the roof with @ocean_evers @sakura03drops and AJ Lim with an interactive OP-Z visual installation. Letting people play with the projected visuals while enjoying the view of Shibuya Tokyo from the 9th floor.

A special thanks to @enttecofficial and @svsing.ppp
Video filmed and edited by @on1tokyo

@yeoheemusic
@quarta330
@steeezo_946
@chili_highway
@ocean_evers
@sakura03drops
@on1tokyo
@svsing.ppp

@enttecoffcial
DMX help by ENTTEC"

Moog Matriarch | Lisa Bella Donna | Mystery Rituals

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"Channeling inspiration from the natural environment surrounding her home studio, sonic sorceress Lisa Bella Donna journeys into hidden dimensions, integrating Matriarch with other instruments in the Moog semi-modular family (DFAM, Mother-32, and a pair of Moog Grandmothers).

We’re excited to share that Matriarch production is in full swing here at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC, and pre-ordered Matriarch instruments are already arriving at their new homes."

More about Lisa Bella Donna: https://lisabelladonna.bandcamp.com/