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Simmons SDSV Tech Walkthrough and 220/110 Voltage Conversion

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Synthesizer Keith

"This video is a tech walkthrough of the Simmons SDSV drum module, including a 220 to 110 volt power supply conversion."

Access Virus Dark Cinematics - Live Jamming

Published on Jul 8, 2017 SynthMorph

"Access Virus Dark Cinematics Live Jamming - using 4 instances of Virus Powercore (4x16=64 voices), I improvised and jammed with the Virus Dark Cinematic presets for an hour, using some of my custom developed Synthmorph tools.

All sounds were recorded straight to four Cubase audio tracks, then quickly top'n tailed the best parts, but no mixing and equalization took place. I wanted to keep the live feel, creating the slideshow was a fast action too.

This audio demo will present you the darkest, trippy and sinister side of the Access Virus. These Virus patches are perfect for cinematic, television scoring, movie soundtracks, original lo-fi electronica, game music, ambient electronica or space music.

You can buy the Virus Dark Cinematics soundset for the Access Virus B / C / TI / TI2 here:
https://synthmorph.com/products/acces...

DEAL: You can can SAVE 20% by entering this coupon code at the checkout: smvirusjam"

Vintage Stylophone w/ Original Box

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Schippmann Omega-Phi Mk1 Thru-Zero VCO SN 0035

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Ensoniq SQ80 Synthesizer

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Zeropage - Dub Techno Session 20170708

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Zeropage

"Live at the Zeropage Studio
Download: soundcloud.com/zeropage (cc-by-nc)

Equipment used:
- Roland Aira TR-8 7x7, TB-3, System-1
- Korg mini Kaoss Pad 2, nanoKontrol 2
- MFB Tanzbär
- Doepfer Eurorack
- Behringer X32
- Ableton/VSTi, Push 2"

TRAX RetroWave R-1...modulated by Ants!

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Nice and Synths

"This is a video! All audio comes from the RetroWave, which was recorded direct into a Focusrite Scarlett 18i6. Ants! is just used for modulating stuff. Mostly at audio rates. Whee. This video in no way show all the sounds possible with the RetroWave, but it does contain sound, which is important for a synthesizer demo.

0:00 - Ants! provides various audio-rate modulation of the RetroWave's VCF. Arpeggiator pattern from Casio XW-P1 controls the R-1 via MIDI, velocity modulates filter cutoff.

2:02 - Slight low frequency pulse width modulation from Ants!, changing to audio-rate PWM.

2:42 - Various modulations of the VCO as well as complex triggering of the RetroWave's envelope.

3:30 - Back to the audio rate PWM, but now with VCO and VCF modulation as well. A suboscillator and noise are added, as well as the RetroWave's overdrive.

3:59 - Ants! is used to modulate the VCO, both low frequency and audio-rate. After a while of that kind of crap, I cut to where filter resonance was added and I turned on the RetroWave's overdrive. In addition, I move my arm around aimlessly.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 is a single oscillator analog synthesizer with a heap of knobs. Despite having just one oscillator, the RetroWave has some interesting features, like two square wave suboscillators (-1 and -2 octaves,) two LFOs with variable waveshapes and the ability to go into audio range (if I remember right they max out at around 170 Hz) and a dirty fuzzy sounding overdrive. On this last point, I should note that I have the original RetroWave, I think the current model has a "softer" distortion. I have no idea what it sounds like.

The RetroWave also has inputs for external CV control of the VCO, PWM, VCF, and VCA. This allows a device like Ants! to modulate the crap out of stuff, the only caveats are the inputs are on 1/4 inch jacks (1/8 to 1/4 inch cables to the rescue), and there are no attenuators.

The TRAX RetroWave R-1 has a very long name and is also a nice sounding synth. It has a fuzzy vintagey sound, and while the LFOs can go into audio range a little bit, using another device to get full audio rate modulation really shows the depth of sounds possible from the R-1. Not that this video shows that, it's kind of lame. But in the hands of someone with a clue it could really sound good.

Finally, I can't decide if it is TRAX or Trax. On the website (www.traxcontrols.com/retrwoave) it is written Trax, but on the instrument itself it is TRAX. I thought TRAX looked better so I went with that. :)"

Live Studio Jam : 7/09/17 - Microkorg, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Ensoniq ESQ1

Published on Jul 9, 2017 Todd Smith

"Buy my music here : https://toddsmithmusic.bandcamp.com

I'm building my 3rd album, A Distant Love for Life. It's going to be darker and more eggressive in nature. This is my first track towards the new album. Enjoy.

: Gear Used :

Teenage Engineering OP-1
Korg Microkorg
Ensoniq ESQ1

: iOS Apps :

Auria Pro"

Sequential Circuits Prelude

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"I have been collecting a lot of string synths lately, and the Prelude is one of the most versatile. It has a particularly good resonant filter, and can go from vintage string bliss to biting, funky clavs and synth/brass stabs, to jazzy organs with the flick of a switch and a push of the filter. AND you can layer everything for a huge sound that is like nothing else. The EQ and Modulation as well as the resonant filter give you a lot of variety and control. And the full polyphony allows for some huge sustained soundscapes. I am learning that string synths are the best source of that elusive vintage sound without spending thousands of dollars.

The Prelude reminds me a lot of the Korg Delta but with additional instruments and a sophisticated EQ and modulation section.

The keybed plays really well, and all knobs and switches work as expected. There is no noise in the outputs, and there is minimal if any static when moving faders. This synth has been well taken care of and just serviced to ensure it is in top condition. You will notice some slight marks on the bottom right corner, but otherwise it is very nice."

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