Sound demo of the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Bass Drum Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-BD with no effects, accompanied by the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Closed & Open Hi-Hat Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-HH and Behringer PRO-800.
A demonstration of the DR-SEQ-64 module by VITA SYNTHS, showing how to:
delete an existing pattern,
create a new pattern,
save and later load a pattern.
The video also shows that an unsaved pattern is not lost if the module is powered off unexpectedly, and it will be restored when the module is turned on again. This feature helps prevent loss of unsaved patterns.
"David Haberfeld — better known as Honeysmack — is a live techno improviser. That means the tracks in his sets are built and arranged in real time in front of an audience rather than pre-sequenced in a DAW. In this studio tour he walks through the hardware he performs with and puts a track together from scratch on the spot.
The rig spans vintage and modern boxes: the Roland TB-303 (the synth-with-a-sequencer that anchors a lot of his sound), Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, a Mackie 16-channel mixer, a DJ mixer he's come to use as a performance instrument, Behringer's RD-8 MKII and RD-9 (clones of the 808 and 909, both of which he beta tested), the Behringer Syncussion SY1, a Pro-1 synth and a modular system. Along the way he gets into why the 808 and 909 ended up defining whole genres — and argues it had less to do with how they sounded and more to do with what was simply available at the time.
Honeysmack has a new Live Techno Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 July at Collingwood Yards, Melbourne:
CHAPTERS
0:00 live techno improvisation
0:36 studio reveal
0:59 Roland TB-303
1:42 building a track from scratch
3:47 808/909
5:43 Performance
7:08 Synths, modular & sequencers
8:45 jam
GEAR FEATURED
Roland TB-303 · Roland TR-808 · Roland TR-909 · Behringer RD-8 MKII · Behringer RD-9 · Behringer Syncussion SY1 · Pro-1 · Mackie 16-channel mixer · DJ mixer · modular synthesizer
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"I got carried away checking out a couple of new modules from SCRAPCODE MODULAR: AXIOM and WONK. What started as a quick initial test and exploration, turned into this full 140bpm set with techno and psytrance vibes.
I'll play the set for a bit, then go over the entire rig, and explain what does what and how it all works together."
1. AXIOM - Euclidean Rhythm Generator - Product Overview
2. AXIOM - 9/8 Jam
3. AXIOM - Long Pattern
AXIOM is a Eurorack module based on the popular concept of the Euclidean Rhythm, where a defined number of HITS is evenly distributed throughout a sequence.
It allows two CV inputs for each if its four lanes – one for the number of HITS in each lane, and a second for either the number of STEPS in each sequence or for an OFFSET to its starting position.
Each sequence can be assigned a different length, causing the rhythms in each lane to move in and out of phase with one another. A pattern of up to 21,840 steps is possible before repeating if the right settings are chosen!*
An internal clock or external CV trigger can be used to progress the sequencer.
AXIOM is available as either a DIY Kit or as a fully assembled product.
For more information please visit www.scrapcode.co.uk
*Hint – use STEPS MODE and set the STEPS values to 13, 14, 15 and 16.
"An overview of the features of WONK by Scrapcode Modular."
00:00 Intro
00:17 Attack-Release Envelopes
00:38 Wonkification
01:21 Hold-Release Envelopes
01:53 Looping Mode
03:05 Jam with Axiom, Moog and 808
04:51 Outro
WONK is a four lane envelope generator with a twist!
Each lane shares the same Attack and Release controls, but these can be further modified by the Wonk parameter:
More Wonk will make the top envelopes longer and the bottom envelopes shorter.
Less Wonk will make the top envelopes shorter and the bottom envelopes longer.
WONK can run in Attack-Release, Hold-Release or Looping modes, and is available fully built or as a DIY kit.
Additional demos:
Ambient Filter Jam - Modular Eurorack Bleeps and Bloops using Doepfer Quad Poly Filter A-105-4
"A little ambient dawless jam exploring the Doepfer Quad Poly Filter (A-105-4) alongside modules from @scrapcodemodular, @behringer and @Dreadbox-synths.
"The legendary Roland TR80*8 up against the *Roland TR-8S and the Behringer RD-8 Looking only at the sounds - or listening to them! - do they come anywhere close?
The TR-8S uses Roland's ACB technology, which is the same as the TR-8, Roland Cloud plugins and the Boutique TR-08 - so this has you covered for all of those. I'm using the RD-8 Mk2 - you cna tell because its got the black buttons, Mk1 had white.
I've gone through all the sounds (forgot the maracas in the demo bit) and showed how they differ. Taking into consideration no 2 808s will be identical I think they both stand up very well to the orginal TR808.
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Roland TR-06 . Does it even make sense to release a digital drum machine based on the not so iconic Roland TR-606 ? Was the analog Behringer RD-6 first this time? Did we need another Roland Boutique reissue of a a vintage drum machine and 80s classic like the tr606 and why would anyone want this ? Do the additional sounds taken from other machines like the Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909 make a difference?"
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Roland TR06
01:29 Drum Sounds
01:56 Tweaking the Drum Sounds
02:30 Additional Drum Sounds ( 808 , 909 ,...)
02:56 FX Section
03:21 Sequencer
03:43 Step Loop, Triggers for Modular / Eurorack
03:53 What else??? Pricing, Thanks
04:24 Hate
04:49 Jam 1 ( Electro Funk )
05:46 Jam 2 ( Downtempo Acid )
06:41 Finale ( 90s IDM Breakbeat )
07:14 Verdict"
The drums in the demo can be checked out in the link below. They're part of my "ultimate synthpop/Italo disco" sample pack:"
Italo Disco/SynthPop Sample Pack | Get it NOW!
"I've spent a long time recording, sampling and processing the sounds in this pack, with focus on quality and usability.
Each drum sample is taken directly out of the hardware.
Many of the sounds has been made by layering different samples and effects.
This is not a free pack, but I hope you'll see it's priced quite reasonably considering the quality and quantity of the sounds. :)
"WELCOME TO THE 80S - A SAMPLE PACK DRIPPING WITH AUTHENTICITY.
Looking for some truly unique samples? Don't want to settle for lesser grade sound-a-likes? This is the the 80's sample pack for you and it's simply oozing retro nostalgia.
With weeks spent recording, sampling and processing the sounds in this pack, there's an unparalleled commitment to quality and usability.
Each drum sample is taken directly out of hardware and many of the sounds have been made by careful layering of different samples and effects to give you the sound that's just ..'perfect'.
With over 600mb of construction kits, on-shots, melody loops, bass-lines and vox shots the hardware kit list in this sample packs creation includes:
Korg Poly-61 Korg DSS-1 Roland Alpha Juno 2 Roland Juno 6 Roland JX-8P Roland R8 Roland TR-808 Roland TR-909 Roland S-10 Yamaha DX7 Behringer Model D Sequential TOM drum machine w/EPROM binary Linndrum, DMX and Emulator chips. E-MU Drumulator
Dr.Böhm "The German Linndrum" drum machine Elka OMB-5 and Drumstar 80 drum machine Simmons SDS800 drum machine/brain BOSS DR-55 BOSS DR-110 Akai S1000 Akai S612 Akai S700 Casio SK-1 Kurzweil K2000"
"Drum machines have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. If you think about the first fully programmable drum machines such as the Roland legendary TR-808, that was only a little over 40 years ago. Roland’s first MIDI drum machine, the House and Techno queen that is the TR-909 was manufactured in 1982. It’s nice to reminisce about the 1980s when drum machines became popular, although there’s been some modern classics during this millennium including the Elektron MachineDrum from 2001 and Dave Smith Tempest from 2011. Today there are a plethora of new drum machines all with amazing new features. Yes, many manufacturers these days politely provide a nod to the classics such as the 808, 909 and LinnDrum through to the modern classic in their designs. Here is our mega drum machine guide for the current drum machines that are being manufactured. This project became so big, that we had to split it into two parts, so here is part 1:
If you think that was mega, we’ve still got plenty more. We’ll be covering the Roland TR-8s, Korg Drumlogue, Erica Synths Perkons and more in part 2...!!
00:00 Intro from Dr. Honeysmack
01:13 Soma Pulsar23
05:07 Behringer RD-8 MkII
10:14 Behringer RD-9
14:58 Roland TR-6S
22:03 Elektron Syntakt
26:06 Korg Volca Beats
29:57 Korg Volca Drum
35:11 Arturia Drumbrute Impact
39:35 Behringer RD-6
40:51 Roland T-8
46:48 Outro and wait for PART 2!"
"When Behringer finally managed to deliver the RD9 to stores, everyone seemed to be very much hyped about it and why wouldn‘t you be? It’s a bit like a budget car brand releasing everyone’s favorite vintage sports car at the price of, well … a budget car … only that the car looks, feels and performs pretty much like the real deal, if not better. So it’s pretty clear everyone is hyped a.f.
But what if I told you it has been done before? Sure, the Novations Drum Station isn’t ‘the real deal’ in terms of some of the functionality, like the sequencer, but it more than makes up for that shortcoming by squeezing both incredibly realistic (for the time) 808 AND 909 emulations into a very compact and very (midi) controllable 19’’ rack unit.
And while RD8 and RD9 are much cheaper than those old school legends, if you just want the sound and control-ability, why not save another 300 bucks (and a lot of shelf space)."
0:00 Intro
1:06 Introduction
2:49 Controls and Connectivity
3:51 808 Sounds
4:13 808 Demo Pattern
4:31 909 Sounds
4:46 909 Demo Pattern
5:12 Midi CC Goodness
5:36 Live Tweaking Demo
6:16 Demo Track
7:36 Conclusion
8:10 Outro
RS040.1 Novation Drum Station 'No Talking Edition'
"This is a shorter 'No Talking' edit of my video about the Novation Drum Station for those who prefer 'pure' demos without comments."
"People immediately think of alienated, robotic sounding voices when they talk about vocoders. And of course, that's a lot of fun, but it often reaches its creative limits pretty quickly.
That's why I prefer to use a drum machine instead of the voice. And how to transform the vocoder into a funky groovebox with the help of an RD-8, is what I'm going to show you in this video!
To demonstrate this, I make use of a Behringer VC-340 Vocoder which is a stunning replica of the 'Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus' from 1979. The drumbeat is provided by a Behringer RD-8, which is of course a clone of the famous Roland TR-808.
"This live jam was inspired by a gorgeous morning outside. Blue sky, pink blossoms on the trees in front of the house, nice temperature... spring is awesome. I felt relaxed and was in the mood for another #DubTechno tune, but didn't want to work in the DAW. So once again I played with some of my synths and drum machines.
In this video I'm using my Roland TR-808 (I have it since the 1990s), an Arturia MiniBrute 2S (semi-modular and with an amazing sequencer), an Elektron Model:Cycles (the most fun FM synth I own), a Behringer TD-3 (very good clone of the TB-303) and the Space Echo RE-20. I hope you will enjoy this tune.😸
Find more of my music and social media links at http://burstup.net"
Gear featured in this performance:
Roland TR-909
Roland TR-808
Behringer RD-9
Behringer TD-3 Modded Out analogue bassline synth
Buchla Music Easel
Moog Mother 32
Moog DFAM x2
Eurorack modular
Playdifferently Model1 DJ mixer
Sherman Filterbank
Elektron Octatrack, live sampling the Buchla, modular synths and Moog all in real-time."
"Exploring more CV possibilities with the TD-3-MO. Pro-1 is sequenced from the TD-3-MO. TR-909 drums with a few moments from the TR-808 and Intelljel Plonk. Everything mixed through the Playdifferently Model1. All improvised in a single take.
Update: Note there is no mention of Devil Fish in regards to the mods. Additional vids added below.
"Taking the TD-3 to a whole new level, introducing the TD-3-MO 'Modded Out' edition.
Fitted with brand new circuitry introducing a club shaking sub-oscillator, all new parameter controls, patching capabilities, a midi cc controllable cutoff filter, and much more!
In this video, Dan takes us through what new features the TD-3-MO brings to the table and shows how the 'modded out' edition adds a brand new character to this already iconic sound.
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Overview
00:47 - Sub Oscillator
01:35 - New Parameter Controls
01:50 - Sound Demo
02:45 - Connecting to Eurorack
03:09 - Midi CC Controllable Filter
03:17 - LED Case Lighting
03:25 - TD-3-MO-AM"
Behringer TD 3 MO Modded Out Sound Demo (no talking)
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
Shout at the Devil: First Time with the Behringer TD-3 Modded Out
video upload by Honeysmack
"Here’s my first walk around the block with the new Behringer TD-3 Modded Out. Jamming it with some old and new friends. Totally unrehearsed improvised Acid Techno jam recorded in one take.
Gear used in this video:
Behringer TD-3 MO
Behringer RD-8 MkII
Behringer RD-9
Roland TB-303 Devil Fish modified
Roland TR-808
Roland TR-909
Playdifferently Model1 DJ Mixer
Eventide Space
Eventide Timefactor
Elektron Analog Heat MkI
(no other sound sources used except those listed above)
Much respect to Robin Whittle and his wife Tina who have been doing the Devil Fish modification for the Roland TB-303 for many years. Check out their other modifications and work here: https://www.firstpr.com.au/rwi/dfish/"
"What does a Behringer RD-8 MkII, Roland TR-808 and TR-08 sound like when performed together. What can you do with 3x 808s that you can't do with one? Maybe this video simply highlights that I may have a slight gear problem with the 808, but in a good way? Why do I have multiple 808s? I dunno I’m definitely that idiot!
All 3 drum machines are mixed via a Playdifferently Model1 mixer with effects from Eventide Space and Timefactor pedals. No other sound sources used (Octatrack and Analog Rytm used for sync purposes only, not as an audio source). All improvised in one experimental unrehearsed take.
"In our constant pursuit for perfection and authenticity, we proudly introduce the new RD-8 MKII, the most authentic analog recreation ever produced.
This drum machine has been re-designed from the ground up with carefully selected components and circuitry, which have dramatically improved the sound of the voices as well as noise and phase response across both the main and individual outputs.
Most importantly, our engineers - together with our Coolaudio semiconductor sister company - successfully recreated the 40-year-old BA662 chip, which is instrumental for the authentic voices of this instrument.
We’re proud to deliver the most authentic and accurate analog drum machine recreation ever produced.
We Hear You.
List Price: $329 (in stock and immediately shipping from our factory)"
Behringer RD-8 MkII Review by Honeysmack
video upload by Honeysmack
"He is my first review of the new RD-8 MkII.
This video is not a tutorial or a detailed feature run through. As a live Acid Techno improvisor and performer for almost 30 years, I wanted to go through some features I loved and how the RD-8 MKII builds on the spirit of the TR-808 with some nice new sound enhancements and sequencer/performance features. Behringer have said they redesigned some of the key components in an effort to get an authentic 808 sound. The firmware has also been revised.
00:00 RD-8 MKII vs TR-808 sound comparison 00:35 Intro 02:00 Me with hair as a techno raver 02:37 Why Behringer are doing good things! 03:01 How does it compare to the original? 04:24 Sound enhancements overview 04:34 Bass drum 05:04 Open hihat 05:34 Hand clap 05:56 Wave designer 06:48 Dual-mode filter 08:00 Turn your bass drum into a synth 08:57 Sequencer/performance functions overview 09:49 Poly mode 11:14 Step repeat 11:33 Note repeat 12:00 Randomization 12:39 Probability 13:23 Flam 13:51 Conclusion 14:37 RD-8 MK II outro jam
All audio was recorded without any pre/post processing whatsoever, all audio is coming directly out of an old Mackie 24•8 mixer with no EQ. What you are hearing is as raw as possible, with no embellishments.
We all know the 808 sound and it’s hard to not to know it these days as this legendary drum machine has informed a variety of electronic dance music genres from Hip Hop to pop music. Owning an original TR-808 is a rarity these days, I purchased mine over 20 years ago at time before prices went crazy. These days owning vintage drum machines and synths are the fare of privileged people, like old men with ponytails collecting vintage guitars. The RD-8MkII is great riff on the original. The new additions such as filter, wave designer, tuning on the kick, clap offset and the added sequencer features make a great drum machine. I applaud Behringer for producing an affordable, like-for-like clone. This gives more people access and it can only promote more music making! Hope this video provides some insight into this new machine.
Disclaimer: I was a beta-tester on the RD-8 MkII although I do not work for Behringer and they have nothing to do with the making of this video."
Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) book review & book flip through. Synthesizer Evolution is a recently published book covering every major synth, drum machine and sampler from 1963-1995. Each instrument is hand drawn and includes vital statistics and quirky facts.
Synth Evolution is published by Velocity Press (https://velocitypress.uk) and written & illustrated by Oli Freke (https://www.synthevolution.net), a London-based musician, artist and author with a life-long passion for analogue synthesizers and electronic music.
Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (And Back) provides us with an in-depth look at synthesizer history over the decades and covers a variety of vintage synthesizers including analog synths, digital synths, modular synths, wavetable synths, FM synths, additive synths and more.
Join me for a narrated book flip through highlighting various synths and concluding with a brief book review at the end. Hope you enjoy and feel free to grab a copy of Synth Evolution if you like it.
"In 2017, I recorded a video with a version of this great Kebu song. At the time, I did everything using only Korg Radias and a few other synths, without sequencing, playing just about everything live.
Recently, I had to move the synths to another space, think about a new dimension, position of each instrument, make all the audio, MIDI and electrical cables. After everything was ready, it was time to test the synth sequencing. The idea was to use that same structure as the version of Michael's Anthem (simply because I like it a lot), but now with new elements, sequenced synths to fill this humble version even more :)
This time, the lead was played with the DSI Tetra, great analog synth by Dave Smith. And the noise sweep filter effect was programmed on the Behringer MS-1. Sequencing on account, as always, of the Roland MC-808.
I'm still getting used to the position of the synths, suffering a little in the execution, with the lighting, etc. But soon, everything will be ready to start creating and recording again!'
"Great condition and sounds surprisingly massive. The kick definitely has some good sub to it and the sequencer has some neat tricks. Comes in a 4ms powered slim eurorack case, a nice portable alternative to the giant behringer 808. PS, those q tips are from cleaning tape heads, not my ears."
"I've spent a long time recording, sampling and processing the sounds in this pack, with focus on quality and usability.
Each drum sample is taken directly out of the hardware.
Many of the sounds has been made by layering different samples and effects.
This is not a free pack, but I hope you'll see it's priced quite reasonably considering the quality and quantity of the sounds. :)
