SYNTHR10 is back !!! SynthR10 "March" demo n°1/4.

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"1st test of the new version of the SynthR10 : A performance combining left-hand arpeggiator (mode created) and right-hand polysynths, with aftertouch (monophonic with this keyboard). The effects are internal, made by Yves Usson.

Live performance.
See you at the Synthfest 2025 !

Creator links :
https://synthr.fr/
https://ozoe.fr/
http://home.yusynth.net/"

SYNTHR10 : Architecture & sons demo n° 2/4 :

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Une fois n'est pas coutume, un petit speech sur le SynthR10 et son architecture basique sonore. (pour ceux qui ne seront pas au Synthfest)
Le SynthR10 est un polyphonique analogique 10 voies (2 cartes de 5 voies chacune, appelé A et B).
Chaque voie = 2 VCOs + 1 sub, 2 VCFs, 1 VCA, 2 LFOs analogiques et enveloppes commandés en tension.
Mode polyphonique : lecture des patchs avec panneau actif, pas de sauvegarde.(genre preset)
Mode "Load" (user) : on charge les patchs pour enregistrer les modifications
Mode Performance : 2 patchs en split ou layer (5 voies chaque), Arpeggiateur + synthé, Sequence + Synthé.
Il y a aussi un petit sequenceur looper intuitif ....
Mode unisson : mode monophonique jusqu’à 10 VCOs sur une note.
Liens des concepteurs :
https://synthr.fr/
https://ozoe.fr/"

SYNTHR10 : Architecture Sonore basique : demo succincte n° 3/4 :

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Petite démonstration rapide de la fabrication d'un patch à partir de zéro.
par exemple un "pad" avec les 2 filtres :
Mélange des formes d'ondes
VCO1 et sub sur filtre1
VCO2 sur filtre2 en mode LP (low pass), 24db/octave (moins conseillé en polyphonie, lol)
Travail d'enveloppe
Ajout effets internes (crées par Yves Usson)
Modulation par les 2 LFOs."

SYNTHR10 Goes to Berlin School jam ! Demo 4/4

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"For this final demo, I'm using only the SynthR10 in two live sessions:
1 - Left-hand sequencer / / Right-hand melodies and effects
2 - Xpad polyphonic pad accompagment.
All reverb and delay effects are internal.

https://synthr.fr/
https://ozoe.fr/
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

TIMELESS WINDS : SynthRphony final Movement (costellato)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

KurtzMindfields SynthRphony performances

"This final title is an improvisation played around a SynthR4 sequence, using internal delay & Shimmer effect. Ambiant composition.
New album : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/...
1/ Session1 (below, camera 1 & 2) : SynthR4 in mono sequencer mode, Big Ancestor Moog Bass + Flanger BF2, Moog Sub37 bass & winds, Hansy mister M mellotron, Waldorf Zarembourg phased Strings, Rhodes Stage MKI + Delay MXR, Vpiano + delay.
2/ Session2 (above) : Arturia VST : Synclavier, ARP2600 kick, OBXA on Studiologic SL73 studio."

COSMIC LIGHT (nuits des étoiles) [Live session #5]

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"This is the last live session of the 'Summer of Synth 2022', for the 'nuits des étoiles'. I assume a little homage to Chris Franke & Johannes Schmoelling "Exit period". The album is now available at my Bandcamp : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/...
Instruments : Big Ancestor NRSynth (Moog & Steiner Parker) : Melody lead & arpegiator 3th sound ( + Line 6 Chorus & DD2 Delay), SynthR3 ARP 4012 & S.E.M : master stéréo arpegiator (with TC M300 & SPX90 reverb/delay), Moog sub37 : 2th arpegiator, S.E Electronic : bass, A90 split mode : phased Strings, voices, ARP Pro Soloist : french Horn solo, Mister M Hansy : Mellotron strings & pad.
Recorded live at Nuage7 Studio, Domaine de Sourzy (05/08/2022)
'Cosmic Light' composed by jean-Luc Briançon (Aka Kurtz Mindfields)
Thanks to NRSynth (Stephen) & Rémy (SynthR).
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

BACHSPACE RETURN : BIG ANCESTOR MOOG NRSynth day (live studio sessions)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Presenting the BIG ANCESTOR NRSynth MOOG MODULAR configuration.
Demo title: Bachspace Return(Jluc Briançon).
Set up : BIG ANCESTOR MOOG modulaire (Seq & Effects) : config: 3 VCOs 921, filtre1: 904-a, filtre2: Steiner Parker v1, 2 LFOs/S&H wheel controlled, Enveloppes 911,VCA 902 + mixer CP3 all Moog, Moog Sub37 tribute (Sequencer), Oberheim OB3 Organ + Lex Strymon, SynthR3 Arpeggiator (ARP 4012 + S.E.M), Hansy Mellotron Mister M & Minimoog model D.
Recorded & mixed at Nuage7 - Domaine de Sourzy (Sequoia 15 / Slate Digital plugs)
Thanks to Rémy Wasselin & Stephen Ingrand, Clin d’œil a Erwan Coïc.
Albums : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

"A World of Heritage" (Heritage Modular Synthesizers) - 8 Voice Digital Modular Synth

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Présentation of the prototype 'HERITAGE SYNTHESIZERS' from Frédéric Rible.
Digital modular 8 voices synthesizer with complete legacy analog interface & analog like sound!
All sounds and effects are made by the Heritage Synthesizers in 6 lives sessions.
Sounds created by Frederic & kurtz.
Up left camera : Heritage Modular main stéréo sequence live work / Keystep pro Arturia.
Down left camera : Mister M across Heritage modular filter, "PPG like" pads & effects & Bigbass end line
Up Right Camera : Heritage Modular second stéréo sequence rythm noises, strings like pad, bass line.
Down Right camera : 'Inside' the Heritage, first Triangle solo , second Formant solo and big analog end pad.
Track by Jean-Luc Briançon.
Links :
https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
Title will be availble on Bandcamp april 2024 on new EP."



"The Heritage Modular synthesizer has been designed to mimic the typical look and feel of an early 1970s modular synthesizer but with full polyphonic capabilities. The feasibility is tightly linked to the usage of digital technologies available in 2020 to DIY enthusiasts.

From a musician perspective, the system should provide the illusion of using a classical analog modular synthesizer with knobs, switches and patch cables.

The core of the synthesizer is based on Pure Data: a powerful sound engine for the generation and processing of audio signal. The underlying algorithms has been chosen for faithful emulation of analog circuitry characteristics. As the goal is to provide with hardware user experience, the Pure Data GUI is only used during the software development phase.

A dedicated set of hardware modules has been designed to act as controllers for Pure Data. These modules are populated with knobs, switches, lights and jack sockets, as for any other classical modular synthesizer. The communication between Pure Data and these hardware modules is done via an I2C bus implemented over a standard 16-pin Eurorack connector.

This project has started in July 2020 as a DIY effort, with a first version up and running in July 2022."

Kurtz Mindfields-Keyboards session new studio test with X32 Mixer Midas

Published on Aug 9, 2014 KurtzMindfields

"Studio session keyboards test with the New Mixer X32 Midas, Using the Great Blofeld Waldorf (Elka Synthex & Minimoog D emulation), Yamaha CS20m, ARP Pro-Soloist,RS-09 Strings/Organ & A90 EX Roland.
Recorded & Mixed in 48kz/24Bits

https://www.facebook.com/KurtzMindfields"

SYNTHRphony , first Mouvement (fugato)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"This title is composed with one SynthR4 and one SynthR3 MIDI layered both on a Studiologic SL161 (Kurtz played) - SynthR3, channel 1 : Arpeggio mode 2, stéréo, right is a filter ARP 4012 & left filter OB SEM, filters mouvements live played by Rémy Wasselin, (SynthR conceptor)
- SynthR4, Channel 2 : Paraphonic 4voices mode, right is a filter Jupiter6 & left ARP 4072, Phasing(s) is from the internal effect (Yves Usson conception)
- Studio SE-1 : Moogbass (on KX88)
recorded & mixed on Sequoia15 Magix, Slate digital reverbs/delay
Albums : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com
SynthR : https://synthr.fr/synthr4/"

SYNTHR 4 "ESCAPE FROM LYON" DEMO n° 2

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"For this second basic vidéo, i explore the poly sequencer (4 voices chords) & the arpeggiator (with midi synchro), the LFO 1 with sync, the sample & Hold with paraphonic mode, lead VCOs sync with EGMod, and live effects (Delay Ping Pong, shimmer delay & reverb). Aftertouch, VCF and LFO still controlled by Wheels & aftertouch for expressive playing.
A little tribute to James Cameron old soundtracks.
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/... https://synthr.fr/synthr4/"

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show case part 2, Ancestor & Retro One : "produce some Oxygène !"

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Hello, Show case (part 2) : presenting the great Ancestor ARP clone (4012 & SEM filters) from NRSYNTH. A tribute to Jean-Michel Jarre & Michel geiss.
All recorded & live playing sounds are created by NRSynth Ancestor & Retro One (except strings machines) by Stephen Ingrand & Jean-luc Briançon (Kurtz Mindfields)
1000 thanks to the SYNTHFEST TEAM (wonderful)! Filmed at L'Odyssée d'Orvault.
00'00 : Equinoxe part 7 live bassline
01'16 : Oxygène part 2 tribute

links :
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
@SynthFestFrance
http://nrsynth.fr/"

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show posts

COSMIC LANE, Pt. 2 (live sessions #6 - analog sequencing - headphone suggested)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

Part 1 here

"'Cosmic lane, Pt.2' is an original title extanded from my SynthR4 demo works, but connecting Big Ancestor Moog NRSynth & SynthR3, played lives:

- Live session 1 sequencing (Center and bottom left) : SynthR4 stéréo master step sequencer (ARP & JP6) + SynthR3 (ARP & SEM) + Big Ancestor Moog (55 model ispired), M300 TC effects.

(pan effects, LFOs & pedal sustain, wheels controls) ... so about 10 analog oscillators from 32' to 4' range :=). - Live sessions 2/3/4 (mixed, Center bottom) : Hansy Mister M Mellotrons Strings/Brass, SynthR4 Paraphonic & Noise snares, ARP Pro Soloist Flûte solo 1, Big Ancestor Solo 2, SynthR3 Arpeggiator, Moog Sub37 + MXR disto/Flanger/Delay solo 3.

- live session 5 (right bottom) : Big Ancestor Bassy sounds, Winds & S&H effects.
- Live session 6 final : Arturia V3 piano.

Thanks to Rémy Wasselin and Stephen Ingrand.

Albums: https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/

https://synthr.fr/
http://nrsynth.fr/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nbnj..."

Flying Again (extraits/making of part 1) / Projet 2024

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Kurtz Mindfields & The French craftmen ... the adventure goes on ... 'Encore !'
Following "Flying From Berlin To Paris", the new project is on the way.
- Stephen Ingrand : NRsynth Ancestor Moog 55 & Retro One MKII, Elka 490 Strings, Arturia Mellotron VST flûte solo.
- Kurtz Mindfields : NRsynth Ancestor Moog 55 & Retro One MKII, Elka 490 Strings, Pro 800, ARP Pro-Soloist, A90 ex, SynthR4, Arturia Mellotron VST.
All sounds, effects & sequences are created by Stephen Ingrand & Jean-Luc Briançon.
Studio Nuage7 July 2023.
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
http://nrsynth.fr/"

Kurtz Mindfields Live Synthesizer Studio Sessions

Using Modular Synth, Part 2: Moog Modular (Journey Through The Analog Adventure)

Published on Mar 13, 2015 KurtzMindfields

"Composing with vintage legend Keyboards,a little bit about the process from place to place to get a real old school Title Influenced by "Phaedra" or "Rubycon" albums from TD. Big Thanks to Olivier Grall, Alain Potelle, Raphaël Cartellier, Didier Moreau.
Title: "Death Of The Centaur", Using Moog Modular IIIP, Ems Synthi A, Mellotron M400S, Korg PS 3300, PPG Wave 2.2, Yamaha CS80, MInimoog D."

Kurtz Mindfields - Using Modular Synth, Part 1 (Final project album)

Published on Oct 18, 2014 KurtzMindfields

"The Dark Canticles Of Hyperion, Vol.2; will be the final album, using for compositions modular & Semi-Modular synth: Roland System 700/100m, Korg MS50/MS20 & SQ10, Oberheim OBX-m .
Moving Sounds & Sequences for a dreaming musical adventure!
Special Thanks to Alain Potelle."

ELECTRONICAZZ Vol.1 - Herbie's Hands (official video)

Published on Apr 23, 2020 KurtzMindfields

New project for may 2020, back to electro-jazz flavors!
Recorded at Studio Nuage7 - Domaine de Sourzy -
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com
Live Session réalisation: Jean-Luc Briançon (2019)
Keyboards: NRSynth Retro One, ARP Pro-Soloist, OBmx, Moog Sub37, S.Electronics SE1(Synthbass), Roland A90 (Brass & pads), Rhodes MKI, Walforf Zarembourg (Clavinets), Hansy Mister M (Strings).
Extract from coming album Electronicazz vol.1
Music Jean-luc Briançon (Kurtz Mindfields)

Movements For The Great Visionary (extrait & making of TERPSICHORE) #tangerinedream #berlinschool

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"New final album in tribute to the 50th anniversary of the release of Phaedra / tangerine Dream and Edgar Froese (1944-2015), who would have turned 80 today.

https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/...

PERPSICHORE was 90% recorded with my analog synthesizers. This will be my last project for the Berlin School period from 1974 to 1979 for a while, in order to explore more of the following period.

Kurtz Mindfields set up: SynthR4 with sequencer and arpeggiator, NRsynth Moog 55 & Retro One, Hansy Mister M, ARP Pro-Soloist, S.E.1 Electronics, Behringer P800, Roland A90ex, Waldorf Zarembourg, Mellotron M400, Oberheim OB3 organ, Elka 490 Strings, Rhodes MKI, Arturia Mellotron V & Korg Electribe2, Reverbs & pedalboard (Flangers, Phaser, Echo, Chorus, ...) & EMS SynthiA"

Heritage Modular - Making of front panels - step#1

video upload by f1oat3d

"The automagic process for the generation of the Heritage Modular V2 front panels.
As I am moving from 3D printing to aluminium, my old OpenScad scripts have been converted to Python. The new script is able to generate SVG for laser engraving, and STEP for 3D modeling and CNC milling, and STL pour mockup 3D printing.

Soundtrack 'A World of Heritage' by ‪@KurtzMindfields‬ played on Heritage Modular V1.
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/...." Video and pics previously posted here.

Cosma djazz Cruize (from coming album "Electronicazz vol.2")

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Presenting new title from new project for 2023 ! Smooth jazz today ...
Electronicazz vol. 2, cosmic/ nu jazz adventure ...
Kurtz Mindfields : NRSynth Retro One Bass, Stage Rhodes 73, Clavinet D6, SynthR3 lead (filter 4012) & Synthr4 poly sequencer, Moog Sub37 & NRsynth Retro One Mini soloing, ELKA 490 strings machine, Oberheim OB3 organ, magix Synthvoice patch, Electribe2 & friends Drummer's loops (Yann Van Eijk)
Cover album conception by Mary (Le Crayon de Lune)
Links:
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
https://www.lecrayondelune.com/"

SYNTHRphony, fourth movement (menueto & trio tedesco)

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"This long hypnotic title use both SynthR4 & SynthR3 in sequencers/paraphonic modes, internal delays, VCOs ranges & routing , and it is influenced by work of Klaus Schulze.
Session 1 & 3/ left : SynthR4 stéréo mono sequencer & SynthR3 on SL161 studiologic, A90ex Roland strings & pad, Big Ancestor NRSynth lead Moog,
Session 2 & 4/ Right : SynthR3 Monophonic bass, Hansy Mister M Phased strings & windpad on KX88, A90EX Roland OB pad, Big Ancestor NRSynth lead, SynthR3 effects & Moog Sub37 lead, ARP Pro Soloist, SynthR4 Paraphonic 4 voices .
Composed by Jean-luc Briançon aka Kurtz Mindfields.
albums : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

SYNTHR3 goes to Tangerine Dream "CHEROKEE LANE" main thèmes (Demo 3/3)

Published on May 20, 2020 KurtzMindfields

"This is the last musical demo using the new SYNTHR3 (before real productions, lol). What a sound!
As a big fan of Tangerine Dream, in particular "Encore" 1977 album, i use the Synthr3 sequencer in SONG mode (!) to re create a little part of the moving sequences played by Chris Franke.

Up to 6 sequences can be chained!

SYNTHR3 = Chris, left hand: Peter, right hand: Edgar .... lol

Cheers!"

KurtzMindfields' SYNTHR3 posts

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show case part 3 : take the tangential dream !

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Hello, Show case (part 3) : presenting the great Ancestor ARP clone (4012 & SEM filters) from NRSYNTH & Retro One Minimoog clone.
An homage to Tangerine Dream univers. Original track!
All recorded & live playing sounds are created by NRSynth Ancestor & Retro One (except strings machines) by Stephen Ingrand & Jean-luc Briançon (Kurtz Mindfields)
1000 thanks to the SYNTHFEST TEAM (wonderful)! Filmed at L'Odyssée d'Orvault.

links :
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
@SynthFestFrance
http://nrsynth.fr/"

SYNTHFEST 2023 : NRSynth Show posts

Thru Metamorphic Cosmic Blocks (Live session #10) #tangerinedream #berlinschool

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"This a hommage to Edgar Froese 'Force Majeure' album (1979). Hypnotic track with analog sequencer set.
Live session composed & recorded 26th April 2024.
Kurtz plays :
Session 1 (up) : Retro One NrSynth (bass& lead), Hansy Mister M (Mellotron Strings/Brass across MXR phaser), P800B (pad), S.E.1 Electronics (Bass across flanger BF2), ARP Pro-Soloist (Synth portamento) Session2 (down) : M55 NRSynth Moog (3 VCOs, 2 LFOs , 2 Filters Moog & Steiner Parker, White Noise), SynthR4 Stéréo Sequencer (4 VCOs, 3 LFOs, 2 Filters ARP& SEM, Pink Noise), Shimmer & delay internal effects. https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"