The synth that shapes SCALER’s sound

video upload by Novation

"*This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.*

We caught up with Bristol-based band ‪@SCALERBAND‬ to find out more about their sound and the workflow behind their live session.

We collaborated with SCALER to bring you performances of Broken Entry, Mirage, and Cold Storage from their latest record; watch via the link below.
But after the band’s live session, we spoke with Alex Hill and James Rushforth about their live electronic setup. In this video, the band explain in depth how they brought together this live setup and how it all works in unison, blending electronics, metal inspired guitars, and dreamy vocals. Featuring Peak as the beating heart of their live synth sounds, alongside the Launch Control and Launch Control XL they take you through their unique live session setup.

Watch the live session here: • Scaler - Endlessly Live Session" [below]

Discover the Peak: https://novationmusic.com/products/pe...
Explore our Launch Control range: https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont..."

Chapters:
0:00 - Introducing SCALER
0:23 - Alex from SCALER's Electronics rig
1:57 - Cold Storage Synth Sound
3:38 - How the Cold Storage arpeggiator line is made
4:46 - How the Novation Peak's Animate drives the performance in Broken Entry
6:47 - Using the Peak's oscillators and effects for Mirage's sound
8:47 - Blending the Peak with the Oberheim TEO-5
10:10 - Building SCALER's live rig

Scaler - Endlessly Live Session

video upload by SCALER

"This video contains flashing images that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Scaler live in session performing tracks from their second full length, Endlessly.

Tracklist:
00:00 Cold Storage
05:08 Mirage
08:46 Broken Entry"

Bram Bothers Rozeta Scaler - Work in Progress Videos

Published on Jun 7, 2018 Bram Bos

Playlist:

1. Rozeta Scaler - Work in Progress

Automating the Input Transpose using Rozeta LFO. This will transpose the incoming MIDI up and down, but still keep all notes neatly in key.

2. Rozeta Scaler (scaling an incoming MIDI track) - Work in Progress

Plugin #10 in the Rozeta Sequencer Suite

This plugin will function as a Scale Quantizer / Transposer plugin. It can process any incoming MIDI and quantize it to a user-defined scale + root key. The MIDI stream can be transposed before and/or after being scaled.

Possible uses: making sure you're playing only notes in the right key of your music, transposing/quantizing a MIDI track from another app, experimenting your music sounds in another key etc.

Coming soon.

3. Rozeta Scaler - Under Construction

Erica Synths Pico MScale demo

Published on Nov 8, 2017 Erica Synths



via Erica Synths

"Erica Pico MSCALE (Moog Scale, to be specific) is precision scaler to adapt Moog Mother 32 to eurorack standard 1V/oct control voltages.

Those, who own Moog Mother 32 know, that it requires -5V - +5V on 1V/oct input to operate in full range, while the eurorack standard is 0V - +10V. So, to control Moog Mother 32 from a eurorack sequencer you need to bias a sequencer output for 5 volts down. And vice versa – Moog Mother 32 sequencer outputs -5V - +5V on 1V/oct output, and, if you wish to control some eurorack VCO from Moog Mother 32, you need to bias it 5 volts up. This is exactly what MSCALE does – it has two sections – upper one adds 5V to the input voltage, other subtracts 5V form the input voltage. Of course, the module is not limited for use with Moog Mother 32 only. You can use it as a regular eurorack precision voltage scaler.

Features:

Precision scaler to adapt Moog Mother 32 1V/oct to eurorack standard
Moog to eurorack section
Eurorack to Moog section
High precision, high temperature stability
Skiff friendly, compact design
With Pico Series we challenged ourselves – can we make ANY superior functionality synth module 3HP wide and affordable? Yes, we can."

Erica Synths-Black CV Tools Modulation

Published on Jan 23, 2019 Dziam Bass

Playlist:

1. Erica Synths-Black CV Tools modulation 1

In this modulation, the connected Scaler raises the modulation range via CV

2.Erica Synths-Black CV Tools modulation 2

Erica Synths-Black CV Tools modulation is a small patch with the use of Noise from Black Modulator and LFO and Black VC EG that is interchangeable for both CV controls here both one knob once to the left once to the right changing their weight for complex modulation.

3. Erica Synths-Black CV Tools modulation 3

in this modulation, LFO is applied to the Scaler and scale also modulates the second LFO at a faster rate, which allows for a change between one and the other modulation

4. Erica Synths-Black CV Tools modulation 4

Here, Scaler raises and lowers sequences when it is applied to the CV for the sequencer

Register ®️ (0-Coast + Timeline // Perfourmer + H90 // TR-6S // Nymphes // Squarp sequencer)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I really wanted to make use of a lot of MIDI effects of the Hapax hardware sequencer in this jam! 😃
So nearly all of the sequences you'll here coming from the 0-Coast, Perfourmer and Nymphes, have been recorded with very few notes.
The rhythmic and chords richness are mainly coming from the onboard MIDI effects. Thus:

🎸 BASS (0-Coast):
The track starts with the 0-Coast playing a simple pattern, which gets a bit more complex when I add more PULSES on the EUCLID effect of the Hapax. There's also a RANDOM MIDI effect on this track which from time to time, transposes some notes to 1 or 2 octaves.

🎶 ARP (Perfourmer):
The Perfourmer then gets introduced progressively, sequenced by Track 2 of the Hapax where actually, no notes where recorded! Every note you are hearing are being generated in real-time by the REGISTER MIDI effect. I also used the SCALER effect for the generated notes not to go out of scale 😉

🎹 CHORD STABS (Nymphes):
I used the RANDOM + HARMO + SCALER MIDI effects here to transform the single notes recorded to the cool CHORD STABS!

🥁 DRUMS (TR-6S):
The drum parts are played by the TR-6S using only the Analog Circuit Behavior engine (i.e. no samples used) for the drum sounds. I didn't use the TR-6S' sequencer here but the Hapax, in order to be able to swap between different patterns on only one machine (Hapax)."

Joué - Focus on SCALER & STRIPS Modules

Published on Jan 3, 2017 Joué SAS

"Joué, the most expressive and modular MIDI controller is available now on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/2gO0R3Q
It is an innovative and evolving instrument simplifying digital music playing. It offers beginners and professional artists a unique level of expressivity and spontaneity.
It comes with 8 modules as first. Here is an introduction to the SCALER module."

Joué - Focus on STRIPS module

Published on Jan 2, 2017

Tekky Synths - PRESETS made with ScaLer ZeNeRyC 2 FREE

YouTube Uploaded by TekTooG on Jan 10, 2012

"Tekky Synths - PRESETS made with ScaLer ZeNeRyC 2.0 FREE
Drums: Fly-Drums 1.5
Bass: PsYbAsSyX 4.0"

Cello random notes (Sep 2012)

Published on Feb 22, 2013 palaires·17 videos

"keyboard pico 1 pressure output to cello rig 1 bow velocity (create a new output in the gateway) filter 18 (so key 18 is the "trigger base note")
adding [[1.9],[1.9]] and [[2.9],[2.9]] to the main keygroup
- cello rig 1 scaler 1 - curve to 3
- cello rig 1 scaler 1- key bend range at least 0.1 or higher

Play changing tonics and scales - gives a 10 note cycle... and hypnotic ramdomness"

Eigenharp on eBay

LoFi Future HDMI Glitch FX Processor - Circuit Bent HD Scaler

video upload by LoFiFuture

"Available to order here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

Its a loooong demo for this one, there are a lot of possibilities with this machine and i wanted to make sure I captured my favourite effects. Skip through the video to check out what it can do! I used a collection of stock footage for the demo running from a small media player, all in 1080p 30fps.

Based on a high quality HDMI scaler originally designed and marketed to extend the compatibility of older HD TVs installed in places like office and commercial settings. When paired with its IR remote (included optionally as they can be difficult to obtain) they can be used to scale and convert an incoming HDMI signal to different resolutions and framerates.

By default they output a 1080P 30fps signal regardless of what you input, The remote isn't a necessity at all for using this as a HDMI glitch processor but is useful if you with to change the output settings.

The unit also features a VGA input (inputs are auto detecting) so it is capable of converting and scaling an analog VGA signal too. Very useful if you want to use it with some LoFi Future VGA glitch adapters before it in the chain.

The controls have been mounted in a separate extension that is securely mounted to the case via 4 screws. This was to prevent any obstruction of the ventilation that would negatively effect the thermal performance of the unit (HD video processing gear gets warm)

12 knobs give you access to 24 different bend points. When a knob is set to 12 o'clock the effect is off, pan it either clockwise or counter clockwise to engage an effect.

When all FX are set to off it passes a completely unaffected, pixel perfect image.

Mixing them together will result in complex glitches with endless sweet spots to explore.

The 12 knobs are split into two busses of 6, the two busses can be linked via the toggle switch on the side so they all connect to the same buss or operate on 2 separate busses. This unlocks a ton more possible effect combinations!

Simple and modern setup, just HDMI in and HDMI out, easy!"

Chorb, a Max For Live Chord generator.

Published on May 31, 2020 suis-je fou

"Chorb is a Chord generator, simple scaler and pitch randomizer all in one.
Sometimes finding chords or pushing up chord variations can be tricky. Chorb is made for that.
He will be able to play four note in addition to the one curently playing, scale them, and play them randomly in a defined range !


Chorb will act if you set a note number value more than +0 and turn it On. He will play this note in addition of any note you are currently playing or a sequence currently running.
In Random menu, you can set if you want that valu playing randomly or not, and if so, between which values the random will act. (-) Values will not be negative, the currently playing note will stay the fundamental, it will be the lower value of the random range.

Only setting notes in additions each one of them can sounds cool, but also really weird and feel like you are doing anything. This is why Chorb have a simple Scaler. Simply disable the notes you don’t want, and your chords will not go on them. And the random will also play anything, but always tuned on the selected scale.

Of course every parameters is mapable.
And if you want to record your Chord progression to select and loop a specific part, you just have to put Chorb in a midi track, your instrument in another one, and set the midi in of this instrument track to be the one where Chorb is. Now, the records will have every notes Chorb will play !


Chorb is a free Max for Live device, get it here : https://www.s8jfou.com/maxmsp


If you want to support my work you can donate what you want via paypal to : s8jfou@gmail.com"

Fragmenter Mini - HDMI Video Glitch Processor

video upload by LoFiFuture

"Available to order here: https://www.lofifuture.shop/product/f...

The Fragmenter Mini is based on the Extron DSC HD-HD HDMI scaler. It is a compact with a HDMI input and output capable of processing and scaling a HDMI signals from 480i up to 1920x1200, 1080p/60, and 2K.

With this modification I have extended the enclosure with a new 3D printed top shell that accommodates the controls.

There are 32 different bend points, 24 of them controlling the colourise effects and the other 8 controlling the fragment effects. This scaler has a very unique way of processing the image that results in the image being sliced into sections at a 45 degree angle when the fragment effects are applied.

The potentiometers are off in the middle (12 o'clock) when they are panned either left or right they control the intensity of that particular effect.

Each column of potentiometers are connected to a common bus, and each of these common busses can be connected to the column next to it via a momentary push button or a latching toggle switch. A useful feature when preforming visuals to music.

The original front panel buttons are concealed behind the front panel but can still be easily accessed with something like pencil for setting the output resolution. Otherwise they are never needed and dont access any fun parameters anyway."

Korg multipoly Presets for Ambient, Techno and Electronica: Parallax Sound Pack

video upload by Limbic Bits

"Korg multi/poly Presets for Ambient, Techno and Electronica: Parallax Sound Pack

▶ PARALLAX Sound Pack for Korg multi/poly: https://limbicbits.com/korg-multi-pol..."

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Larry Klein's (Peter Gabriel) Fairlight CMI Series III For Sale

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Fairlight CMI Series III - the last restoration in 2020! - DeftAudio

via this auction

"Yes, this is the real deal and your chance to jump onto a completely restored Fairlight CMI Series III system.

Hello. My name is Andrei Kudryavtsev. If you've been tracking Fairlight sales, you probably saw my other restoration work. All systems that I sell are completely restored and refurbished to the original condition, as much as possible. They are also upgraded to modern standards providing better reliability and usability. This system is not the exception. It used to belong to Larry Klein. It was one of the cleanest Fairlight I've ever received, however it required extensive work to get it up to date to Rev 9 standards. It's running OS9.34 with all required hardware changes, with 16 voices 32MB sample memory, with SCSI2SD replacing original hard drive, USB2CMI replacing original Preh keyboard, and a VGA monitor. It has fully repainted the CMI mainframe, music keyboard.

Power supply section is brand new. Old switching PSU has been replaced with three modern PSUs, driving clear power rails and dedicated power rail for fans. Cooling section is brand new, replaced all fans with server grade fans and new fan speed controller with a separate zone management and thermal sensors.

All work is carefully documented and available in my Instagram with all dates it was performed. It took me over 5 months to bring it to the condition you currently see. instagram.com/deftaudio/

This system needs a new home, a person who will be using it to make the music and not being distracted by common failures. All of those have been addressed to make your life easier and bring new life into this wonderful machine. I should say a disclaimer anyway, that as is a vintage gear....it may fail any moment...and obviously no return offered. However, I'm offering you my help in learning this great machine, and so you get 10 hours of my time at no charge. You can use it for whatever you want - set up and install online, learning session, tutorials, technical support etc... I want to make you happy.

What's included into the package:

1. Fairlight CMI Series III mainframe: Rev9.34, 16 voices, 32MB, 100kHz sampling input, SCSI2SD, cooling and PSU upgrades.

2. Fairlight CMI Series III music keyboard

3. USB2CMI keyboard adapter with Apple keyboard and mouse.

4. VGA Monitor, Video scaler, Green color adapter(if you want your fonts to be green)

5. Original Preh alphanumeric keyboard (touchpad doesn't function)

6. Fairlight CMI Series III original green phosphor monitor (faded CRT)

7. All necessary cables.

8. Larry Klein flight cases."

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StepPolyArp Jan 2025 Update: Amazing (iOS & Mac AUv3 Sequencer & Arp)

video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials

"StepPolyArp just got an incredible new free update (Jan 2025). In this video I go through all the main features of the update.

🟠 If you haven’t seen it yet, my main spoken walkthrough on StepPolyArp from a few years ago is well worth a watch, I think it is one of the best videos I ever made:"

https://www.patreon.com/Gavinski

StepPolyArp Unit iOS Arp & Sequencer Deep Dive Tutorial Walkthrough (Outstanding Midi App)


StepPolyArp Unit is a truly OUTSTANDING polyphonic and poly rhythmic midi step arpeggiator and step sequencer AUv3 for iOS (both iPhone and iPad!). Put simply, it is one of the best midi apps there is for iOS and I recommend it without reservation. In this video tutorial I walk you through all the main features of the app and provide plenty of tips for creative uses as well as suggesting good apps to combine it with for even more powerful midi madness. I finish up with a review of the app's strong points and mention a few ideas for improvements.

Timestamps:
00:00 StepPolyArp Intro & giveaway ideas
01:49 Musical example & Overview of Step Poly Arp main features including event editing
15:28 Arp pattern and note order types
21:33 Using polyrhythms to make something beautiful & complex from something super simple
25:53 Arp vs sequence mode, line edit & intervals, using as a drum sequencer
32:24 Step edit & CC modulation
35:05 Using Step Poly Arp to modulate a synth filter
39:16 Using patterns, song mode, switching scales in song mode, latch mode
45:13 Ideas for creative uses and other apps that play nicely with SPA, like Atom 2, Rozeta Scaler, MidiGATEs, Midi Tools.
53:36 How to share patterns between instances
54:22 Sending lanes out on separate midi channels to different synths
56:31 Using multiple instances
58:25 Final thoughts and overall review

You can find additional posts featuring StepPolyArp here.

Native Instruments Introduces Action Woodwinds

video upload by Native Instruments

"Action Woodwinds delivers the lively sound of full orchestral woodwind ensembles, adding drama and impact to any composition. From the vibrant tones of clarinets, English horns, oboes, and flutes to the deep resonance of bassoons, contrabass clarinets, and beyond, explore and tailor over 1000 true-to-life phrases for instant results."

"Discover Action Woodwinds: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr...

Get it as part of the Action Suite and save on a hard-hitting orchestral trio with Action Strings 2 and Action Strikes."

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Overview
02:38 - Main Page
04:15 - Scaler
04:58 - ‚In C’ mode
05:28 - Selecting Themes and Phrases
06:44 - Playing Techniques
09:15 - Action Woodwinds & Action Strings 2
09:58 - Working in the Editor
13:27 - Mixer Page
14:06 - MIDI Output
15:03 - Outro

Modular/Analog "RAM"? How to store generative melodies & rhythms using sample & hold and seq switch

loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Mutate & deviate
1:20 Frozen randomness
2:05 Push-button melody
3:40 How it works
4:20 Storage costs
4:45 Switch sequencing
5:05 Generative controls
5:45 Rhythmic dice roll

Previous parts of this series:

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Clavia Nord Modular

via this auction
SYNTHESIS TYPE
- Filtering
- FM
- AM
- Additive
- Other synthesis available soon thru new modules
POLYPHONY Up to 32 notes (Micro Modular: up to 4), depending from the complexity of the patch
MULTITIMBRAL MODE Up to 4 parts (Micro Modular: 1 part)
PATCH PROGRAMMING Supported by the Nord Modular Editor software for:
- PC-Win (Pentium/133MHz and Windows 95/98 required)
- MacOS platform (PowerPC/120MHz and MacOS 8.6 with OMS are required)
- Parameters inside a patch can be reprogrammed directly from the Modular
AUDIO OUTPUTS - 4 mono out + headphones (Micro Modular: 2 outputs + headphones)
- 18-bit D/A converters
AUDIO INPUTS 2 inputs for external sound processing
CONTROL INPUTS 1 Pedal control + 1 Sustain / Pedal switcher on/off (Modular only)
MIDI INTERFACE - Editor software dedicated MIDI IN/OUT
- Ext. Kbd/Sequencer MIDI IN/OUT (THRU)
REALTIME CONTROLS Volume + 18 assignable knobs (Micro Modular: Volume + 3 assignable knobs)
DISPLAY Backlit, 16 character x 2 lines (Micro Modular: 2-digit LED display)
MEMORY Up to 9 Banks (x 99 user memories) depending from the patches size

MODULES

Note: this list is based on the release 1.0 of the Nord Modular software. Additional modules were added with the last released upgrade versions.
- Master and Slave oscillators (VCO)
- Percussion Oscillator
- Noise generators (NG)
- Resonator Filters (VCF) with variable slope
- Controlled amplifiers (VCA)
- Mixers, Audio switchers, etc.
- Envelope Generators (EG)
- Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)
- Clock Generators and Clock Divider
- Random Step Generator, Random Pulse Generator
- Portamento and Glide
- Note scaler and Note quantizer, Key quantizer
- Gate Delay, Gate Inverter
- Sample & Hold, Audio Delay, Clip, Overdrive, Quantizer, Inverter
- Diode processing, Unison, Level shifter, Shaper
- Envelope Follower
- Sequencers (Control Seq., Event Seq., Note Seq., ecc.)
- Morphing controls
PATCH CONNECTIONS Through virtual cables inside the Modular Editor 3D graphic environment
UPDATING The operating system can be easily updated thanks to the internal flash-RAM

NAMM2015 WMD SSF Collaboration Modules

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new WMD SSF Collaboration Modules!"

WMD SSF Monolith Keyboard with the following modules:

Keyscan - Module controller for the keyboard
Spectrum - Saw Core Precision VCO
Blender Mixer
Pulse Zero Filter
Ultrafold Wave Folder
Tool-Box - CV and Audio Utilities
S.P.O. - CV and Audio Scaler Polarizer Offset Generator
Mini Slew
Buff Mult
Passive Attenuator
ADSRVCA - Envelope Generator and Integrated VCA
Amplitude - Discrete VCA with Dynamic Shape Response
LVLS - Master Out and Headphone Amp

Some front panel renders are up at http://www.steadystatefate.com/eurorack-modules/

Flame Maander-M Desktop Eurorack Wavetable Synth

A few pics via CONTROL

New version demo here, previous version in white here.

Details:

"A Streamlined Classic! Mäander-M Wavetable Synth with Analog Filterbank & Sequencer

The Flame MÄANDER-M is a compact reimagining of a well-regarded classic from the Flame lineup — now more affordable and streamlined, but still packed with the same sonic depth. At its core is a wavetable synth engine, fed into the 12-channel analog bandpass filter bank, controlled by the internal pattern sequencer.

Sound sources include a polyphonic wavetable and FM oscillator, an analog white noise generator and an external audio input. The internal sequencer offers one polyphonic note track (up to 4-voice chords) and 14 mono tracks. The latter are dedicated to the filter channels, the audio input, and the noise source. Each track has its own VCA with individual envelope control and is accessible via MIDI notes.

Patterns can be created and saved as patches, and played live with ease. The built-in arpeggiator and keyboard scaler make the MÄANDER a powerful tool for live jamming and generative sequencing. Updates, patch management, and wavetable loading are handled conveniently via MIDI SysEx.

New in this version: direct oscillator output, stereo noise output, and stereo audio input. Mäander comes fully mounted in a powered 56HP wooden skiff to get started right away.

The Mäander module comes with a custom-made 56HP Eurorack case. Consisting of black anodised aluminium half-shells with wooden side panels, the case has a desk-style design. It includes a built-in power supply (+5V, +12V and -12V, each with an output current of 500 mA) and a plug-in power supply (9–18 V, 18 W), and can therefore also be used as a separate Eurorack case with other modules. The case is manufactured entirely in Germany, and the elegant wooden side panels are crafted from locally sourced wood, including cherry and elm."

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PlantsSystem-Scaler

video upload by plantssystem

"Prophet-5 Rev3.2 Scale Mode.
Utilize Various Scale Modes."