FIELD KIT FX, FIELD KIT, VOLCA BASS, YAMAHA FB-01

Published on Mar 9, 2018 KOMA Elektronik

"Wouter has been working on his 2018 setup lately, which consists out of a Field Kit, a Korg Volca with MIDI Out mod controlling a Yamaha FB-01 soundmodule and a Field Kit FX for all the effects. In this video the Yamaha FB-01 is ran through the Frequency Shifter and the Aux from the Field Kit runs through the Digital Delay and 4ch mixer on the Field Kit FX! So many possibilities!"

Modular soundcheck - The Hades in the new Eowave case (Riamiwo StudioVlog 78)

Published on Mar 9, 2018 riamiwovideos

"Last week I got my Eowave - Modularsynth case and build it with some Dreadbox - stuff. Here's a video of the first soundcheck with the Hades DIY and some whiteline - modules."

Synths in this jamsession:
Eowave - 6U Studio Case Flat 2x 84 HP
Dreadbox Hades DIY
Dreadbox whiteline Murmux-Filter
Dreadbox whiteline Modulator
Dreadbox whiteline Echo
Dreadbox whiteline Reflector
Doepfer Eurorack Modules
EricaSynths Pico Atten

Jörg Schaaf - Hypnotica Hypnotica

Published on Mar 9, 2018 Jörg Schaaf

"Tonight I tried to bring a little bit controlled random into a A-155 sequence. My approach is a little bit different from other setups. It uses one VCA, a noise source and a sample and hold module. Very important in this setup is also a quantizer for the pitch control voltage. I used the Delta Cep A quantizer for that and selected a minor pentatonic scale for my sequence. The output from the sequencer is fed into the VCA input and the VCA output connects to the 1V/Oct input of the oscillator. If you run the sequence you can already change the resulting melodies by changing the VCA level. You will realize, that lower pitched notes will get affected less than higher pitched notes. I like that behavior. Adding random is quite easy. One trigger line of the A-155 sequencer triggers the Sample and Hold Circuit. The noise is connected to the S&H probe input and the S&H output connects to the VCA control voltage input. Because of the quantizer, only matching notes are generated.

I added a bass sequence from the Spectralis Hybrid synth with Spectralis' internal step sequencer. Some steps are running with a probability of only 50% to get variations in the bass sequence too. On top of the two main sequences I added a little disturbance by triggering a chimes multisample I did last week. In order to get a more unrealistic metallic sound out of that multisample I set the envelope to a very short decay and send this through the hiphpass filter, put some random pan onto it and added a pitch modulation (vibrato). Logic ProX acts as the clock for the A-155 (via an Arturia Keystep) and for the Spectralis.

I could not resist to play some live notes on top of the backings. I played mainly the Accelerator, the DX-7 II and the D-550. I hope, you like it...

And yes - everything sounds just better with a couple of different delays. So I added them here too ;-)"

Roland CR-78 through a Guyatone EM-606

Published on Mar 9, 2018 Synthead

Matrixbrute and Big Sky ambient

Published on Mar 9, 2018 Tarek Mansur

"Hi guys! Well as you see I've got a new toy, The Matrixbrute! I am blown away by it!! I have it connected to my Strymon Big Sky with one of my favorite reverb setting on it 'Cloud' I will make a walk-through with it little later, just wanted to show you the reverb. :) Oh I have to mention I use the Prophet REV2 for basspads in this one. It's Hooked to the Zoom MS-70 CDR. An amazing pedal.

Enjoy!"

Friday Fun: Arturia MiniBrute 2 and Ventris Dual Reverb

Published on Mar 9, 2018 sonicstate

"And we're back with an ambient session featuring the recently reviewed Arturia MiniBrute 2 and the Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb pedal."

Molten Modular 17 - Eurorack overflow and update on journey so far

Published on Mar 8, 2018 Molten Music Technology

"Sadly I now have more modules that I have space for. So I'm using it as an opportunity to examine my rack and decide what stays and what goes. I'll go through all my choices, my recent discoveries, my thoughts and feelings about this modular rabbit hole we find ourselves plummeting through. It's an hour of me running on about modular and that."

Moog Music Honors Female Electronic Music Pioneers on International Women's Day

Today is International Women's Day. In honor of the day, Moog Music has a great page up featuring women in electronic music, past and present.

Pictured:

Eliane Radigue (1932-Present)

Master of Arp 2500, complex tape editing techniques, minimalism, and 'infinitely discreet' music.

Check out the rest on Moog's dedicated page here.

Waldorf Quantum Product Pages Go Live with Hi-Res Pics, Overview & Specs

Soviet Space Child wrote in to let us know he spotted an update on the Waldorf website. The Waldorf Quantum pages are live! As usual, I captured some of the info for the archives. Believe it or not a lot of this information does get lost otherwise over time. But of course, click through to the Waldorf site to see the details in proper format.

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Sound Semiconductor SSI2164 Quad VCA Now Available

Sound Semiconductor announces an SSM2164 replacement chip. According to Wikipedia, the 2164 was a replacement for the 2024, but not a drop in replacement. The 2164 was used in the Octave Voyetra Eight, the Siel DK 600, Opera 6 and Kiwi, and the full blown Waldorf Wave.

"NEW IC PACKS FOUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE VCA’S INTO A SINGLE PACKAGE

Upgrades Existing SSM/V2164 Positions and Increases Flexibility for New Designs

March 8, 2018 – Audio IC specialist Sound Semiconductor today announced availability of the SSI2164 FatkeysTM Quad Voltage Controlled Amplifier.

Developed by the original SSM2164 team, the SSI2164 directly retrofits existing SSM/V2164 positions without any changes to external components. In such applications, total harmonic distortion is lower across the board. Internal protections were also added to greatly improve asymmetrical power-up performance, a condition that has caused grief among users of the SSM/V2164 in modular systems.

The SSI2164 is a versatile building block for high-performance audio systems. Four independent channels are provided with a gain range from +20dB to -100dB with a -33mV/dB control constant. Current inputs and outputs give flexibility in system design, and a novel mode control permits biasing as class A, AB, or in- between to optimize noise versus distortion performance depending on design targets. The SSI2164 will operate from supplies as low as ±4V for battery-powered devices such as guitar pedals, and up to ±17V in systems where maximum headroom is desired. Distortion is typically 0.025% (Class A), and Class AB output noise is typically -96dBu.

For new designs, a four-fold increase in current handling allows reduction of input and output resistor values for additional improvement in signal-to-noise ratio, further enhancing flexibility of the device. Depending on values chosen for the input and output resistors, some changes to external components may be necessary.

The SSI2164 is offered in a 16-lead Small Outline Package (SOP). Priced at $1.93 for 1000 pieces, the SSI2164 is in stock for immediate shipment. Samples are available to qualified OEM’s; hobby and DIY enthusiasts are served through a growing network of Sound Semiconductor’s authorized resellers.

'The SSI2164 was our logical second product,' stated Dan Parks, President of Sound Semiconductor. 'We have the original SSM2164 designer, product engineer, and marketing engineer on our team so it was a satisfying challenge to update a device we enjoyed so much the first time around.'

Sound Semiconductor is composed of musicians and technologists with the goal of developing affordable, high-performance integrated circuits for the electronic music and professional audio markets. For more information, please visit www.soundsemiconductor.com."