BLTN – spaceJam14 (Live Electronic Session)

video upload by Patrick Pattern

"A fully live, improvised hardware set by BLTN, a duo (Lucile Dacia & Patrick Pattern(me)). Everything is sequenced and played live on hardware — no DAW, no overdubs. Gear used in this session:

- Sequentix Cirklon (sequencing)
- SOMA Pulsar-23
- SOMA Lyra-8
- Polivoks"

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

MOOG Minimoog Model D Signed by Rick Wakeman and Patrick Moraz

images via this auction

"Serial #2026

This is a gorgeous Minimoog I've owned since 1989. It has seen studio use only except for a charity concert in Orlando in 1991. I donated the synth to be used by Rick Wakeman and Patrick Moraz who utilized it during a benefit performance for "Give Kids the World." After the show Wakeman and Moraz autographed the Minimoog backstage. A friend of mine videotaped the autograph session and you can see Wakeman and Moraz sign the Moog on You Tube."

Moraz and Me (Part-2)

YouTube via Analogger.

Click here to read more about this video in the description.

"Also included is the Minimoog Soundcharts book. This shows you how to exactly get all the Minimoog sounds you know and love...and a few you have probably never heard. Also included is the S-trigger cable adaptor to use with your midi-to-cv converter. I often utilized the external input to fatten up and/or mangle sounds. Here is another You Tube video I did featuring this synth with my drum machine thru the Minimoog filter:"

Minimoog vs. Drum Machine


"I wrote a 4-bar drum pattern using a Roland SH-32 then hooked the mono output into the external input of my Minimoog. The key is to overdrive the hell out of the input. A delightful little light shines brightly to indicate this is happening. I also turned on oscillators 3&2 and played along with the pattern a bit. The original Moog filter is very fat...and overdriving the input is great for mangling the most innocent sounds." "If you are in the mood for something a little more bizarre - here is another video featuring this very Minimoog as it is cleverly manipulated by an inanimate American icon:" Barbie Moog "Blow Jazz Concerto"



"Barbie scored some dynamite X from Lindsay Lohan then wandered into Ken's house where she discovered his Minimoog. Barbie plugged the ancient synth into a 50 watt Orange amp. Oscillator three was used as a square wave LFO to modulate the cutoff frequency of the filter. Ken showed up unannounced and came unspooled upon seeing Barbie fiddling with his prize synth. Using a trick she learned from Lindsay, Barbie dropped to her knees and gave Ken a "little treat." Ken calls it "Barbie blow jazz."

I got the idea for this nonsense the other night. I couldn't get it out of my head, so this afternoon I'm in fucking Target buying a Barbie doll for Christ's sake. I looked for a GI Joe but they didn't have one. I was thinking Barbie could be a "musical terrorist" and GI Joe would "bring her to justice." I'm trying to do something constructive with my chemical imbalance - until then I'll produce this crap."

Moog Werkstatt-01 World Wide Release and Online Modification & Creative Learning Portal

Werkstatt-Ø1 | P-Thugg Published on Oct 7, 2014

"In this video, Chromeo's Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel builds an improvisatory track using only the Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 and a simple drum pattern. The Werkstatt-Ø1 is a patchable, 100% analog synthesizer capable of producing a wide variety of classic Moog sonics. For this track P-Thugg summons vintage Moog basslines, expressive leads and evocative sound effects from the Werkstatt-Ø1, demonstrating the range and flexibility of its painstakingly designed circuits."

"Moog Announces World Wide Release of Werkstatt-01 Analog Synth & Online Modification and Creative Learning Portal

ASHEVILLE, NC – October 7, 2014 – Today Moog announced the official worldwide release of the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Moogfest 2014 Kit — a patchable analog synthesizer designed to inspire the exploration and modification of classic Moog circuits while delivering a myriad of vintage and new raw, mangled, and monstrous Moog tones. This highly-portable instrument is secured in a solid-steel chassis and features a harmonically rich Moog VCO, classic 4-pole Moog Ladder filter, wide-range LFO with audio-rate modulation capabilities, ADS envelope generator, and an analog patchable header for expansive sonic experimentation, manipulation, and decimation. To demonstrate the range and flexibility of Werkstatt's classic Moog sonics, Moog has released a video featuring Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel, keyboard player for Atlantic Records’ band Chromeo, building an improvisatory electro funk track using only the Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 and a simple drum pattern (see video link).

Today also marks the launch of WerkstattWorkshop.com (beta) — an interactive creative learning portal containing project ideas, mod tutorials [videos below], parts lists, educational lesson plans, 3D printer files, Arduino integration and control and many other dynamic resources for Werkstatt owners. This microsite also includes Moog’s new and on-going research surrounding the use of subtractive synthesizers in STEM and STEAM high-school classrooms. Lessons in these studies are focused on project based learning opportunities, and encouraging a creative deployment of practical skills in STEM fields. All lessons and associated materials are open source and available online free to educators across multiple disciplines.

“Analog synthesizers have long had their own maker culture born of curious engineers, musicians, and hobbyists alike,” said Moog Music CEO, Mike Adams. “Bob Moog got his start at the age of 15 by studying and modifying Leon Theremin’s designs. We’d like to share our legacy of learning, music, and electronics to empower a new generation of makers to expand on our work and take it to levels we can’t yet imagine." Adams said.

In April 2014, the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Kit was made available to Engineering VIP ticket holders at Moogfest 2014, Moog's multi-day celebration of technology, art and music. The success of the workshop at the festival prompted Moog to release a limited number of Werkstatt's to select US dealers. Starting today the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Kit is available and in stock at all Moog Music dealers worldwide. MSRP of $329US"

Workshop tutorial videos followed by more pics below.

Moog Werkstatts on eBay


Published on Oct 7, 2014 Moog Music Inc

Playlist:
WERKSTATT | Photo Sensitive Resistor
"This simple modification adds a photocell resistor to control our VCF. By using a photocell we are able to have functional control over the filter cutoff frequency by simply moving our hand closer or farther away."

WERKSTATT | Pressure Sensitive Resistor
"In this simple mod we will be exploring using various unique resistors to interact with our Werkstatt. We will be using a force sensitive 10k resistor to interact with our VCA."

WERKSTATT | Volume Knob
"We can use the power supply taps provided on the Werkstatt to add a Volume control functionality to our Werkstatt. Having a volume knob may allow players to better integrate the Werkstatt into their setup."

WERKSTATT | Fine Tune
"The Werkstatt comes with a coarse tune potentiometer in the form of the VCO FREQ knob. However, it is sometimes necessary to have a finer control over the VCO tuning. This modification adds a fine tune potentiometer to your Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Pitch Bend
"Many popular synthesizers have a pitchbend wheel included for dynamic musical expressions. We will use a 10kΩ SoftPot to emulate the pitchbend wheel and add a fun functionality to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | 2nd Oscillator
"The Werkstatt features a single-oscillator VCO, but by patching and attenuating our keyboard control voltage to our LFO we are able to use the LFO as a second oscillator. This feature is best used to add a lower frequency Triangle or Square wave oscillator to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Arduino Noise Generator
"A popular synthesizer feature is the noise generator. This noise can be filtered and mixed with our tonal signal to add bite or create percussive sounds. In this mod we will be using an Arduino microcontroller to add a noise generator to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Arduino Arpeggiator
"An arpeggiator is an electronic instrument feature which takes played chords and cycles through the notes in sequence at a set rate. This modification will add a arpeggiator/sequencer function to your Werkstatt by adding an Arduino micro controller and manipulating minimal code."

WERKSTATT | LFO Quantizer
"Do you want to wobble? Are you all about that bass? Do you want to add face melting to your resume? This mod is for you. Using the Arduino and some code we can create an LFO rate quantizer to sync our keyboard notes to LFO rate settings at a specific tempo."

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The Drum Machine That Changes Everything: Meet the Behringer LM Drum

video upload by Behringer

"Capture the essence of the music industry’s most legendary drum sounds with the Behringer LM DRUM! The LM DRUM is a classic hybrid sampling drum machine with 109 drum sounds, sample recording, 64-step sequencer, wave designer and dual-mode filter."

Meet the Behringer LM Drum (Part 2)

video upload by Behringer

"Join Patrick (aka PatchDog) as he dives deep into the Behringer LM DRUM—a classic hybrid sampling drum machine packed with 109 drum sounds, sample recording, a 64-step sequencer, wave designer, and a dual-mode filter. In this video, Patrick demonstrates how the LM DRUM can bring both vintage character and modern flexibility to your productions.

00:00 Intro
01:05 Drum Pads
03:18 Live Recording
04:15 Step Mode
05:43 Pattern Mode
06:03 Song Mode
06:32 Live Jam Modes
08:19 Mixer
09:10 Tuning Panel
09:48 Effect Bus
11:12 Sample Banks
12:32 Prince Drum Sound
14:12 Sampling
17:26 Built In Distortion"

Game of Thrones Theme on a Modular Synthesizer (@obrienmedia)

Published on Mar 31, 2015 Patrick OBrien

"The Game Of Thrones theme played on a modular synthesizer, with the melody played on my DSI Mopho analog synth below the modular.

No computers were used in this song, other than the pressing the space bar to play the Game of Thrones Season 5 trailer in the background.

This theme showcases the Kilpatrick Audio K4815 Pattern Generator, The Harvestman's Malgorithm for the bit crushing effect, and MakeNoise's Rene for the bass sequencing. I used Mutable Instruments' Yarns as a clock source.

Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/obrienmedia
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Critter & Guitari - LIGHT-CYCLES for Organelle

Published on Mar 7, 2019 Critter & Guitari

"Author: Kyle Werle in collaboration with Patrick.

This is one of thirteen user-made patches we're showcasing! The Organelle is full of possibilities waiting to be explored and shared. Each patch in this series is a unique approach to an instrument or effect - the result of the contributor working with the Organelle to make their vision a reality! The icing of this musical cake is that the patches have been shared so others may explore and create! Thanks to all the creators making the Organelle more than we thought it could be!

LIGHT-CYCLES is a complex sample player. Initially, it will play a sample from start to finish over sixteen stepped-chunks. One knob changes the starting point of the current chunk, adding the new change to the sequence. Another knob changes the source sample for the current chunk, also writing that change to the sequence. This quickly turns into an IDM machine and keeps going with a filter, pitched BPM control, delay controls on the lower keyboard, and stutter effects on the upper keyboard. We start with a simple beat, then abstract our pattern to see how far the patch can go.

Download this patch here: https://patchstorage.com/light-cycle/"

4ms VCA Matrix modular synth jam performance & demo

Published on Aug 16, 2016 Patrick OBrien

"Featuring the power of the 4ms VCA Matrix!! This live modular synth jam / demo features the Eurorack module which has four CV or audio inputs that can be routed in any amount/combination to four outputs, using the 16 CV control jacks, Level knobs, and Mute buttons. More info on the module: http://www.4mspedals.com/vcam.php

4 Voices:
Kick: Mutable Instruments Peaks
Bass: Make Noise STO
Melody: Intellijel Dixie II+
Clap: Hexinverter Mutant Clap

Effects:
Reverb: Audio Damage AEverb
Delay: 4ms Dual Looping Delay
Granulation: Audio Damage Grainshift

The clock starts with the Make Noise Wogglebug feeding the Make Noise Tempi, which also clocks a Delptronics Triggerman, triggering CV to various channels. It also feeds the 4ms Pingable Envelope Generator to make a long kick trigger midway through the piece. I used Intellijel's Dual ADSR for envelope shaping. The melody is sequenced by Kilpatrick Audio K4815 Pattern Generator. Mutable Instruments Warps and Make Noise DPO were being used as CV also, giving a unique sound to some channels.

All 4 outputs of the 4ms Matrix were sent to a Malekko MUTE 4 outputting to Pittsburgh Modular Outs, sent to Ableton Live for master file creation for YouTube, SoundCloud, and Instagram.

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I recorded video with an iPhone 6+ then manually synced the video with the audio using iMovie.

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No computers were used in the performance of this piece. All modular synths, recorded live in a single take."