Bastl SoftPop 2 - Pop or Pixel?!

video upload by Stazma

00:00 Intro
01:13 Basic architecture
04:19 The "Sequencer"
05:47 Weirder sound features
07:49 It's a jam machine w/ Elektron AR MkII
11:17 More jam and more patching
13:03 More on the cycling envelope
15:01 Trying toi make softer sounds
17:20 It's also a CV controled "FX pedal"
20:39 FX + synth at the same time
22:40 It can also bubble on it's own!
23:32 End talk

Soundium: Enabled - Synth Event This Weekend in Vilnius, Lithuania

This one is in via Pierre-Henri Pache.

https://soundium.lt/enabled

"About and around music technology

Soundium: Enabled fuse theory, practice and experiences in the field of music technology. Main goal of the event is to demonstrate and educate. For the first time in the Baltics a space under one roof will be dedicated to DJ/studio gear testings, lectures with brand ambassadors and performances of local geeks.

However, we think the most important part of Soundium: Enabled is its participant (YOU), coming with his/her own approach to the creative process – so the door is open to anyone, and networking is strongly encouraged. See you on October 20th.
Program

Demo Space
Demo space a designated getting-your-hands-on-gear area. You can expect various equipment here, part of which will be hot & new: starting from DJ turntables, ending with modular synths, drum machines and DAW controllers. Some brand representatives will also be around, so do not hesitate to get tips straight from these professionals.

Demo:
Korg: Prologue 16 / Prologue 8 / Minilogue / Monologue / MS-20 Mini / Volca Beats - Bass - Keys - FM - Sample - Mix / Microkorg / Microkorg XL+ / ARP Oddysey / Electribe / Electribe Sampler / SQ-1

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BASTL Introduces the Bestie Stereo Mixer

video upload by Bastl Instruments

Follow-up to Bastl Discontinues the Dude

"We are excited to announce our new portable 5-channel stereo mixer Bestie. It is a re-imagination of our popular mixer Dude (released in May 2017), but this time for flexible stereo connectivity and with portable USB-powered setups in mind. But it comes with a twist! We are not new to mixer feedback and distortion so channel 3 on the Bestie is pre-routed as a feedback channel for that extra dirt and distortion. Without the feedback, Bestie is a very clean mixer with a clean boost with up to +20dB per channel and well-crafted saturation characteristics."

Playlist:
Bestie The Stereo Mixer
Bestie in Battery Powered Ambient Setup
Bestie in The Wide Mix
Colour Your Cold Digital Synths With Bestie

Baslt Bestie - A mixer that make noises / no input mixing made easier

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00:00 Intro
01:28 How does a 808 beat sound through it w/ System80 880
02:40 A first look at feedback
04:28 It's stereo!
06:52 How to Feedback / "No Input Mixing"
09:15 Mixing a few instruments w/ Softpop 2
11:53 More mixing and more feedback / Moog MuRF
16:17 The Drone Show!
19:00 The Harsh Noise Show!
20:39 End talk
21:00 Drone meditation jam



Bastl brings us the Bestie, a spiritual successor to their Dude mixer, but this time with a built-in feedback loop and, surely to the delight of many, five channels of stereo operation. Housed in a metal casing, the Bestie is ready for touring, live performance, and with the option to be battery powered, this is one of the best options for recording your outdoor sessions. With the same saturated sound that made the Dude beloved, the Bestie can drive your signal hard and to take that one step further, leave the third channel open and your entire mix will feedback into itself for wild noisy sounds.

In fact, you don't even need to plug any input into the Bestie: create multiple feedback loops with external effects and use the third channel level control to bring in self-oscillating sounds. While it's easy to get over-saturated sounds, the Bestie is also equipped with low-noise preamps letting you use this as a wonderful standard mixer with ease. Each channel can use stereo inputs with channels 1 and 5 having two mono 3.5mm TS inputs and the other using 3.5mm TRS inputs. Along with that, a dedicated headphone output with a pre/post mute option lets you use this as a great live mixer with a cue output if desired. Bastl's Bestie might become your next bestie with its compact size, great size, and creative options.

BESTIE FEATURES

5-channel stereo mixer
Built-in feedback path via channel 3 for no input mixing
Low-noise preamps with overdrive characteristics when pushed
Mute switches for each channel
Headphone output with pre/post mute switch
Up to 20dB of boost per channel
Metal casing
USB-C and AA battery powered

SOFTPOP SPII: AUTOWAH

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Another Patch tip for your audio effecting needs is called AUTOWAH. Thank to build in envelope follower you can automate different functions on your SPII with the incoming audio."

Best Synth Gear of the Year : Perfect Circuit Staff Picks

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Read all about our staff's picks here : https://bit.ly/3HbbSvv

It's almost a wrap on 2022, the end of another monumental year in synthesizers and pro-audio.
We live for music gear here at Perfect Circuit, so we talked to our staff about their FAVORITE gear of the year !

Softpop 2 : https://bit.ly/3P09CZF
J-6 : https://bit.ly/3H7GRZc
H90 : https://bit.ly/3FkfY2Y
Syntonie Video Synths : https://bit.ly/3VNVWDc
Syntakt : https://bit.ly/3VrCVH5
XPO : https://bit.ly/3P05CZo"

SOFTPOP SPII: OVERDRIVE

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"SPII's preamp can sound pretty tasty!"

Sample For Steel Door

"Experimental noodle with Easel (Todd Barton's ambient patch) a SoftPop and lotsa H9 effects ,

Just let it run, headphones and/or good sub advised"

Upcoming Event: Cables of Love - A Live Modular Party

This is in via Todd Barton.

Full details via https://www.residentadvisor.net...

"This is a 100% modular synthesizer party.
All live sets.

Cables of Love

From subtle minimal and classic Techno, House & Acid, roaring noise and gently massaging subs to laser light shows & live visual projections of sound, Cables Of Love with the Humboldthain bring together a diverse range of local, pan-European and international talent for an extravaganza of ear-pleasing and booty shaking pleasure.

2 Stagess: 1 for Techno / House / Acid Party Dancing, 1 for Experimental, lots of live acts with their various Modular and DIY Synths.

Further additions to the Line Up TBA in due time but for now, here's some of the acts and their bios can be found below:

Laser Bros (AT/CZ)
Laser Bros creates a synesthetic experience of beauty by connecting 2D-laser projections and body shaking electric sound waves generated in real time by an analog modular synthesizer. Changing the visual will modify the audible and vice versa.
Laser Bros is a collaboration of Bernhard Rasinger (a.k.a. BR Laser) and Václav Peloušek (a synthesizer inventor at Bastl Instruments).

http://www.br-laser.com/

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Exploring Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins: Reviews, Demos, Artist Performances

video uploads by Moog Music Inc

Latest videos:

1. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-101S Lowpass Filter

This video demonstrates using the MF-101S Lowpass Filter to process several elements in a DAW project. The MF-101S is a versatile processor capable of classic lowpass filter applications, as well as dynamic envelope filtering. The cornerstone of the Moog synthesizer, the MF-101S is a great way of adding that legendary 24db ladder filter sound to your DAW tracks.

2. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-102S Ring Modulator

This video demonstrates using the MF-102S Ring Modulator to process an Akai MPC1000 sampler drum machine. The MF-102S is a unique processor based on classic Moog modular synthesizer circuits. Capable of otherworldly metallic textures, as well as classic tremolo effects, the MF-102S is a great way to transform your DAW tracks.

3. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-103S 12-Stage Phaser

This video demonstrates using the MF-103S 12-Stage Phaser to process a Moog DFAM analog percussion voice and Mother-32 analog synthesizer in a mix. The MF-103S is a versatile processor capable of adding warmth to a signal via notch filtering and classic phaser effects. Similar to its hardware counterpart, the MF-103S offers a great way to achieve unique stereo movement, as well as bring new depth to your DAW tracks.

4. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-104S Analog Delay

This video demonstrates using the MF-104S Analog Delay to process a Moog Mavis analog synthesizer and Roland MC-202 MicroComposer in a mix. The MF-104S is a versatile delay processor that expands the features beyond the hardware variant. Capable of delay tones ranging from warm BBD delays to clean digital delays, the MF-104S is a great way to bring new dimension and space to your DAW tracks.

5. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-105S MuRF

This video demonstrates using the MF-105S MuRF to process several sounds generated from a Eurorack modular system in a mix. The MuRF is a versatile processor that can be used for EQing, filtering, and spectral animation of a signal. The MF-105S is a unique way to incorporate classic Moog filter bank sounds into your DAW tracks.

6. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-107S FreqBox

This video demonstrates using the MF-107S Freqbox to transform a Roland TR-606 drum machine into several dynamic synthesizer voices. The Freqbox is a wholly unique processor that can radically reshape a signal into an audio-reactive synthesizer voice using the onboard oscillator. The MF-107S is a distinctive way to thicken up your DAW tracks via classic hard sync and frequency modulation synthesizer sounds.

7. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-108S Cluster Flux

This video demonstrates using the MF-108S Cluster Flux to process a Bastl SoftPop 2 analog synthesizer, Roland TR-09 drum machine, and Elektron Digitone FM synthesizer in a mix. The Cluster Flux is a great way to add body and movement to a signal. Whether used for metallic flanging or thick chorusing, the MF-108S is a deep and versatile plug-in that can breathe new life into tracks in your DAW.

8. Exploring Moogerfooger Plug-ins | MF-109S Saturator

This video demonstrates using the MF-109S Saturator to process a Moog Mavis analog synthesizer and Elektron Digitakt sampler drum machine in a mix. The MF-109S is a great way to add dynamic drive and saturation to tracks in your DAW, as well as develop unique textures via the flexible audio-reactive noise generator.

Bastl Thyme + Soft Pop Live at Control 10.17.2017

Published on Oct 26, 2017 Control Synthesizers & Electronic Devices

"Bastl from Czech Republic brought by their new Thyme (3 years in the making!) and the new collaboration with Casper Electronics, SoftPop. Also demo'd is a new update on the Knit Rider (so playable.) Every time Bastl demos, we covet their devices all over again.

Control is a brick/mortar and online shop specializing in unique
music devices. Located at 416 Lorimer St. in the South Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. We are open 7 days from 12-8pm.

ctrl-mod.com"

You can find previous and upcoming events via the CONTROL NY label here.

Jim Franklin and his 3 Kastle 1.5

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Let's have a look at Jim's way how to use his setup featuring 3 Kastle 1.5 and OG SoftPop

More about Jim:
www.bambooheart.com
Buy his music here: https://neos-music.com"

Runglerpop

"Benjolin driving Bastl Softpop, a little DSI Evolver for atmosphere, H9 Cigarillo preset"

Parrots On Acid by Baghead

via Baghead, aka Brian Comnes.

Listen in stereo.

"A little inconsequential ditty, first experiment with cross patching a volca modular with a Bastl softpop

Not the best recording. The right channel is a bit weird, and it doesn't get going until 1:05 but it is what it is"

Pictured: the patch. Note the mini patch cables between the two.

Superbooth 2022: Bastl Softpop II & Pizza

video upload by Future Music Magazine

WerkBench at Machines in Music 2017!

Published on Oct 16, 2017 treasurecharger

"WerkBench is available in the app store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/werkb...

We took WerkBench to the Machines in Music Exhibition in NYC!

Gear in order of appearance:

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Two odd portable synths reviewed - Bastl SoftPop and Gecho Loopsynth

Published on Sep 17, 2018 loopop

"These two synths couldn't be more different, and yet they are both portable, special and can make water sounds...."

Bastl SoftPop Synth Demo