A first look at the NEW Q210 Complex Noise module

video upload by George B.

"I purchased this module because I wanted the metallic noise that works well as a cymbal. It also has white and pink noise, though the pink noise is very different than what I'm used to. That's a good thing, having another version. The chaos sound is very interesting and adjustable. The Grainy section can alter the chaos sound wildly but also accepts external sounds. My only wish here is they did not include any CV control over that section. There is a random gate feature I will look into in another video.
Overall I like the module as it has a number of sounds I don't currently have which should be inspiring. On the random gate subject, have a look at this video where I created random gates using noise, the sample and hold, and the Q156 comparator."

SynthCube gets a mention.

Additional Q210 posts

Followup on the Q210 from Synthesizers.com

video upload by George B.

"After the last video I got deeper into the Random Gates portion of the Q210. I found I could tame it using a second "gate" like the Q128 Switcher or any VCA. Running the Random Gate from the Q210 into one of these external gates and clocking it with the sequencer I can get random gates that hit right on the beat."

Chaotic sequencer improv

video upload by George B.

"All analog sounds aren't necessarily smooth and clean. You can get raunchy if you want. This sequence is just showing some clanging type sounds with me improving over it with tuned fifths."

There are many ways to get to your goal.

video upload by George B.

"Presenting my thoughts on finding different ways to get to a goal. This example starts out with the 'normal' way of making a sequencer pattern and discovering alternative ways that require less hardware, but with the same results.

0:00 Opening
0:53 Intro
2:17 First example using traditional sequencing
3:03 Second attempt to reduce sequencer steps
4:28 Removing the gate math module
5:46 Removing the Q128 Switch
6:21 Sorting out a problem
7:28 Inverting the clock fixes the problem
7:42 Outro

Metropolis - Dark Theme Modular Music

video upload by George B.

"Well I woke up with this riff in my head, the first riff. I accidentally discovered the slow chord change while programming. That gives it the dark feel. I added two arps and the weird bass riff. All was programmed except the bass riff and the noise. Those two tracks were added live. Lastly I added the "clock" sound which also accidentally sync'd up with the heartbeat of the robot near the end.

Often you start in one direction and by accident end up somewhere else completely different.
Let me know what you think...Any good? Too weird?"

Q173 Gate math synthesizers.com

video upload by George B.

"Use BENTON10 code to get 10% off up to $500.00! at synthesizers.com Purchase $5000, get $500 off. ($6000, $500 off max) A one time gift so purchase wisely.

An overview of the Gate Math Module. It divides, multiplies, generates patterns, drum patterns, and random patterns. Fully programmable and programs are kept through power cycles.

0:00 Music Intro
0:14 Introduction
0:36 Overview of features
3:06 I made a Drum Pattern w/sequencer
3:29 Built in Drum Patterns
4:12 Random Gates
4:58 Built in pattern
5:24 Ratcheting a sequencer with Gate math
5:42 Example song using Gate math for varying speeds
6:23 Outro
6:41 Music playout..."

Modular Synthesizer Rhythmic Flow

video upload by George B.

"This started as an experiment using the Ring Modulator, which I had seldom used. Then, a few happy accidents brought this into being. Played live into a Yamaha DM3 connected to my computer using Sonar by Bandlab. Eventide effects from the H90. Hope you like it!"

Using a VCA as a logic AND gate.

video upload by George B.

"Another 'Thinking Outside the Box' video where I discover a VCA can be used as a logic gate. See how I use a VCA to create a more complex rhythm."

A Visit to Synthesizers.com

video upload by George B.

"I had the privilege to visit the folks at DotCom. I brought my camera just to get some video of the large 110 space modular in their showroom and I'm trying to learn this new camera. Mike suggested I video behind the scenes and encouraged me to post it so the public can have a peek. This is in no way an advertisement and I'm not compensated in any way other than to get to see my favorite synthesizer company making modules!

I have an 88 space system that I bought and love what they do."

What is Vox Humana?

video upload by George B.

"As an organ technician, Vox Humana has always been an organ stop. A sound from the Reed family of organ sounds that imitated the human voice. So when a viewer of a video I made about string ensemble sound said it sounded like a Vox Humana, I didn't get the connection. After I asked him to send me some examples he did. Gary Numan Cars was one of those examples. Well, the lead sound at the beginning does sound like a string ensemble sound. So In this video I examine this sound and discuss it's origin."

Adding option switch to Q962 Sequential Switch module

video upload by George B.

"Taking a feature already in the Q962 and bringing it out to the front panel so it can be used as a option setting or in a performance. The only "big" thing is drilling a hole in the panel for the switch. Not that big really...

Switch assembly can be found here; https://shop.synthesizers.com/product....

0:00 Intro
1:20 Demo
1:51 Modification Description
3:06 Outro"

Programming an ANALOG sound on KRONOS2

video upload by George B

"Just got my new Oberheim OB-X8 and wanted to make one of my favorite sounds on it from the OB-8 days. After doing that, I decided to try to program the Kronos as close to that sound as I could. Check it out!
This OB-X8 has some new features in the page-2 function that really make this interesting. Delays on the LFO destinations, cross modulation and much more. AND the classic Oberheim sound!"

Modular Panning with Sequencer and LFO

video upload by George B.

"Use promo code BENTON10 for a 10% discount code. This is limited to one time use per customer and capped at $500.00. So if you spend 5k you get $500 off. If you spend 6k they get $500 off. There is no minimum purchase amount - get what you need - but it makes sense to make your one time purchase with code BENTON10 count.
Using a sequencer row as a control voltage to control panning. Also panning with an LFO. Adding two pan channels, LFO driven and Sequencer driven makes a beautiful stereo effect.
Modules used
Voice one - 2) Q106 Oscillators, Q107a Filter, Q109a ADSR, Q960 Sequencer
Voice two - Q106a Oscillator, Q107a Filter Q109a ADSR, Q119a Sequencer, Q173 Gate Math
Voice three - 2) Q106 Osc, Q107a Filter, Q157 S&H++ for LFO (Bass Drone)
Q156 Comparator used for LFO in panning.
Q148 and Q158 both for panning."

Making Modular Music

video upload by George B.

"Just wanted to make a sequence using all three and as many modules as I could. Nearly used all my cables!

Forgot to mention in the ending credits the use of 4 LFO's."

Creating Random Gates from noise!

video upload by George B.

"Q110 Noise generator into the Q117 Sample and Hold. Output of S&H to the Q156 Comparator.
The Sample and Hold is clocked by the Sequencer (Q960) clock output. Both Noise output level and Sample and Hold input levels are all the way up for maximum dynamic range. The output of the Sample and Hold is going into an envelope generator controlling a second voice. Adjusting the Threshold on the Comparator will control the density of random gates. The gates will always hit on the beat.
Since I'm triggering a second voice with this random gate, the pitch is controller by the Q960's second row. In the ending section, the random gated voice is being panned by the Q148 Panner/headphone module driven from the LFO++ Q167 creating a stereo effect.
Effects are Reverb from the DAW."

Modular Morphing (filters)

video upload by George B.

Referenced OB-X8 vs OB-6 video just posted here.

"A proof of concept exercise transitioning filter outputs using the Gate Math 4 step sequence, 4 Envelope Generators and 4 VCA's. Inspired by the Dave Smith OB-6 with it's State Variable type filter that can morph between filter types."

0:00 Intro
0:22 Andertons Synths video clip
0:46 Method explained
1:29 Sound Examples
2:57 Conclusions
3:30 Outro

Creating a Matrix12 sound from the OBX8

video upload by George B.

"A fairly simple setting to create the famous BRAZZ sound from the Matrix-12/Xpander. This OBX8 is amazing!!

0:00 Music
0:17 Intro
0:51 Creating the sound
2:49 Sound Demo
3:07 Outro
3:27 Play out..."

New Synthesizers.com Module Q201 FXLP Effects Loop Module

video upload by George B.

"Introducing a new release from synthesizers.com. The effects loop module.
Add connections to your modular for effect processors. It adds several controls for balancing channels, balancing signal levels for most any FX device, and CV control of effect level.
Don't miss the 10% one time discount using the code BENTON10 up to $500.00 for a $5000.00 purchase. ($50.00 off for $500.00 etc.)

0:00 Intro
0:41 Introduction of new module
0:56 Setup for a Stereo effect
1:26 Explanation of controls
2:29 Blend Control and CV demo
3:46 Using a mono effect
5:00 Creating stereo from a mono FX pedal
6:35 Wrap up
6:55 Outro"

This appears to be the first in a Q200 series.

Recreating String Ensemble sound with Poly Synth

video upload by George B.

"Today I used my OBX8 to recreate the ARP string Ensemble sound. By breaking down how the String Ensemble worked internally, I used what I learned to simulate the ensemble effect. Also I have a three channel ensemble board from an 80's organ that I built into an effects box. So I could compare my settings. Hope you like it!

0:00 Chapter 1 Intro
1:29 Modulation
3:12 Settings
5:12 Double Mode
6:20 Demo - Check this out...playing the string sound over a sequence."

MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer Details and Videos

This is a new post to capture all of the details and Musikmesse demos of the MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer. New videos by Sonicstate & Musotalk below.
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MFB - Dominion 1

- Analog Synthesizer with tricky Arp/Sequencer and weighted 3 Octave Keyboard

- Aftertouch and 2 Ribbon
Controls, Velocity Matrix, Preset Memory

- 3 powerful VCOs, 3 LFOs, and 3 Envelopes from fast to slow with Slider Control

- Extended Fm Mode, Double Osc Sync, Analog&Digital Ringmodulator, Noise

- Next Level Discrete SED Filter Modul with 12 Modes

- Patchbay with many In- and Outputs into Analog World

- Midi IN, Thru and Out, Midi Dump

- Valuable Knobs, Sliders and Chassis
* Analog drum machine with tight Step Sequnzer and 16 instruments
* Direct operation and integration via Midi and CV / Gate
* As an instrument different step length
* Accent and Pitch Bend programming
* 144 patterns with A / B and Fill-chaining operations
* 3CV/2Gate channels
* Roll and Flam Recording
* Individual and global Swing parameters
* Pots can be recorded by Step
* 12 individual outputs and a stereo output
* Midi and clock synchronization, midi dump
* Microshift via Midi (Future Update)
* Wood panels and metal housing
* Unverb.VK 840, - Euro

The dancing bear drum machine with 14 analog percussion instrument Populated, and he also has not ever a bass and melody. It has a running light programming and 144 can speichern.Die Patterns Patterns can via "fill" are concatenated, A / B can switch between A and B or alternieren.Desweiteren allows 16 different Flames and 6 Rollsaufzeichen or play. The step length is adjustable for each individual instrument, polyrhythms are now a breeze. 32 steps, 16th 16tel/8tel or triplets can be set as a metric. There are 3 different accents by instrument available. The Bend function can kick 1, kick 2, snare drum, Tom 2 and Tom 3 Glide or LFO produce similar sweep. The sound parameters can be recorded using step recording. Two tracks address external CV / gate to instruments, one with CV 3 dynamics, but they do also the internal bass-synth sound and melody, practically for quick previewing and programming without external equipment. The CV / gate sequencer can play 3 octave and programmed via two methods. A shuffle can be individually or globally adjusted continuously. The program publishes Midi out and can thus control other sound generator.
By an extra MIDI In port, you can control other functions such as Microshift (planned as an update), also is an editor adjustment provided. All functions are "on the fly" to operate. The drum machine can be synchronized via midi or clock. In addition to a master volume, each instrument has its own volume control and mute can be. There are 12 single outputs and a stereo output is available, the clap is in stereo.

The parameters of each instrument:
Bass Drum 1: decay, pitch, pitch, Transientvolumen, Transienttyp, noise volume, noise filter and distortion,
Bass Drum 2: decay, pitch and Transientvolumen
Snare: pitch, detune, noise volume, noise decay, sound mixing 1 and 2 tone, decay, pitch tone
Rimshot: pitch
Cymbal: decay, sound and mixing ratio and Ping Basin
Open Hihat: decay and sound
Closed Hihat: decay and sound
Claves: decay and pitch
Claps: noise reverberation decay, strength of claps, number and pattern of claps
Low Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Mid Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Hi Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Cowbell: decay and pitch
Cabasa: Decay
Bassline: filter and pitch
Melody: pitch

Next features are subject to a possible future update.



Musikmesse Videos:

Stereoklang TV: Audio Demo of MFB Dominion 1 & MFB Tanzbär Musikmesse Videos

Published on Apr 10, 2013 Steelberry·33 videos

"Live demonstration from MusikMesse of the new analog beast from MFB

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

Stereoklang TV: Live audio demo of MFB Tanzbär

Published on Apr 10, 2013

"More nice beats from the new drum machine from MFB - Tanzbär

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

New videos as of this post:

MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video

Published on Apr 11, 2013 sonicstate·477 videos

"MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video We get a look at this new analogue synth keyboard and new analogue drum machine"

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

Update1:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410) from ICON on Vimeo.
Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Update2:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1

Published on Apr 11, 2013 DeBugVideo·6 videos

"Uwe George from MFB gives a quick walkthrough of the MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1 at Musikmesse 2013."

The first recording with Minimoog synthesizer - Sun Ra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ (1970)

video upload by George Greene

"The first recording with Minimoog synthesizer (Model B prototype) - Sun Ra And His Astro Infinity Arkestra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ (1970)

In 1969, Sun Ra had recorded on Moog Modular synthesizer at the New York midtown studio of Gershon Kingsley. Those recordings were issued on My Brother the Wind, Vol. 1 (although it was not titled 'Vol. 1'— it only achieved that reference after 'Vol. 2' appeared). The following year, drummer Tommy Hunter arranged a meeting between Sun Ra and synth pioneer Robert Moog in upstate Trumansburg, New York. Bob and his crew were testing prototypes of the Minimoog at that time, inviting Sun Ra to explore its sounds. A recording of this test session was made and, although not originally intended for commercial release, partly released many years later in 1992 (My Brother the Wind, Vol. 2, CD tracks 7-11: The Wind Speaks, Sun Thoughts, Journey to the Stars, World of the Myth 'I', The Design - Cosmos II). But more significantly, it was during this visit that Moog loaned Sun Ra a prototype Minimoog (Model B), several months before the commercial instrument (Model D) was introduced in March 1970. Ra immediately added the instrument to his repertoire of keyboards, later acquired a second, and featured the Minimoog prominently on many of his recordings of the early 1970s. Sun Ra sometimes played two Minimoogs at the same time to achieve a duophonic synthesizer sound.

#ElectronicMusic #SunRa #Minimoog #MyBrotherTheWind #BobMoog #Synthesizer

All rights belong to their respective owners."

You can find dditional posts mentioning Sun Ra and the Minimoog here.

You can find Sun Ra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ on Amazon here.

Found this one updating this old post, after posting AutomaticGainsay's The History of the Minimoog Prototypes. Down the rabbit hole I went...