Making of Pērkons LE

video upload by Erica Synths

"Short movie showing the process of crafting the limited edition Pērkons side panels.

All sounds from Pērkons by ‪@KODEK4444‬
Edit by ‪@tvmaskava‬

Order yours: http://www.ericasynths.lv"



"The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts. The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.
Features
4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
8 controls per voice
External trigger inputs for each voice
Individual voice outputs
Individual FX sends and returns
Master FX send and return
64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
Per-step ratchets and probabilities
Shuffle & groove settings for each track
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!"

Bastl Bitranger With Synapse 4x4 Matrix Keypad / A Rare Combo

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via this eBay listing

"One Bitranger with Synapse matrix keypad, original manual and 12 DuPont pin patch cables

Excellent condition, does not include battery or PSU

The bitRanger is a patchable analog logic computer that sculpts sonic worlds ranging from data noise to melodic arpeggios. While being a handheld standalone synth, it is also right at home in the music studio. Extensive connectivity makes it so flexible that it can connect to almost anything: CV control its unique sound, sync it with drum machines and sequencers or use it as an algorithmic CV / GATE pattern generator.

Go nuts! Bit nuts!

The patchbay of the bitRanger is a place for exploration where you can simply connect outputs to inputs to see what happens. This can be done methodically or with complete experimental abandon. Go nuts! Battery Power and a built-in speaker make the bitRanger totally portable. Tweak it’s 4 knobs, 8 switches, and more than 100 patch points in the woods, on the beach, on a train, and in the studio.

Features

LFO clock oscillator for rhythmical modulation

VCO oscillator is synced to the HFO oscillator

4 modes of operation selectable by 2 switches

built-in speaker with volume control

On /Off switch

expansion connector

package includes 3 photo resistors – make your oscillators respond to light by plugging these into the Bend socket

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Prophet-10, norns shield, monome Grid, Field Recording | After the sun 2025-05-16 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece built from the sounds of a forest in Amsterdam and the Prophet-10. Field recordings of the woods blend with effect-processed nylon-guitar textures and gentle electronic drones.

Prophet-10: Performed and recorded with blueSky reverb, with additional reverb added later in the DAW.

Nylon guitar: First recorded into the DAW, then re-amped through an NTS-3 and MOOD MK II for further processing."

12 synths, drum machines, FX & innovations you need to know from Superbooth 2025

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

"For a few years now, Berlin’s Superbooth show has been a focal point for music technology gear announcements, but the 2025 iteration took this to another level. The sheer volume and variety of new music making gear on display in and around the FEZ event space was beyond anything we’ve seen in previous years.

MusicRadar was on the ground to test everything we could get our hands on. As the show drew to a close Managing Editor Si Truss, Reviews Editor Simon Arblaster and Tech Channel Editor Matt Mullen found a quiet corner in the woods to sit down for a roundtable (sans table) discussion about their highlights from the 2025 Superbooth show floor."

In this video:
Frap Tools Magnolia – 02:03
Korg Berlin Phase8 – 05:40
Moog Messenger – 09:07
Erica Synths HexDrums – 12:16
1010music Bento – 14:58
Novation Launch Control XL 3 – 17:20
Neuzeit Instruments Drop – 19:12
Cre8audio Boom Chick – 20:51
Clank Uranograph – 22:38
Eternal Research Demon Box – 25:10
Polyend Mess – 27:20
Instruō Seashell – 29:52
Honourable mentions – 32:01

Spitfire Audio - The Albions Orchestral Selects Walkthrough

video upload by Spitfire Audio

Press release follows.


Spitfire Audio crafts carefully curated collection of evocative ensemble patches from acclaimed ALBION range as THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS

LONDON, UK: leading sounds and sample libraries creator Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS — shipping as a carefully curated collection of the most inspiring and evocative ensemble patches brought together from across its acclaimed ALBION range to offer a rich tapestry of hand-picked orchestral sounds that let the individual character of the orchestra shine, supplying composers with a wide range of expressive possibilities to bring any cinematic moment to life — as of March 6…

It is fair to say that THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS is testament to the power, versatility, and, indeed, longevity of the ALBION range — after all, the original ALBION, which was effectively re-released by popular demand as ALBION LEGACY in 2023, kick-started a whole range of all-in- one composer tools for cinematic inspiration, its collection of orchestral ensembles featuring strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion, as well as loops, synths, and atmospheres, all creatively captured in the beautiful resonance of the hallowed (Lyndhurst) Hall at London’s legendary AIR Studios way back in 2011.

The exceptional collection that is THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS duly draws from six distinct ALBION libraries — namely, ALBION COLOSSUS, a gargantuan, all-in-one toolkit that pushes contrast, dynamism and intensity to eleven, elevating scores to breathtaking new heights in a new blockbuster era; ALBION NEO, a modern cinematic collection centred around a chamber-sized orchestra with a super-intimate string section split by divisi across all articulations to offer anyone access to the incredible definition and expression of classic and progressive techniques, accompanied by an encyclopaedic range of progressive synths, loops, and textures; ALBION TUNDRA, taking a 100-piece orchestra playing never-before-sampled techniques at the very edge of silence to capture a characteristically Scandinavian sound; ALBION ONE, a renowned, industry-standard orchestral sample library that provides everything needed to make film music, comprising a 109-piece orchestra accompanied by a thunderous cinematic percussion section, plus warp-able loops designed by award-winning engineers and an enormous steam synthesiser; ALBION ICENI, an award- winning package boasting epic low-end brass and electrifying woodwinds, harmonised with a string ensemble encompassing an extensive range of cellos and basses alongside an extraordinary collection of thick, deep synth sounds and loops as an apocalyptic low-end orchestra; ALBION LOEGRIA, an expertly sampled chamber-sized orchestra, featuring strings, woods, brass, and cinematic drums alongside eclectic loops and an inspiring organic synth as the perfect starting point for independent films, period dramas, or more cerebral and intimate music; and last, but by no means least, the aforesaid ALBION LEGACY — as a carefully curated selection of sounds designed to blend seamlessly into any scoring project.

Painting vivid sonic landscapes to bring musical visions to life is even easier using THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS’ inspiring and evocative ensemble patches... think Epic Strings, selections played by larger string ensembles including the full dynamic range of ALBION ONE’s strings and the soaring highs and powerful lows of ALBION ICENI and ALBION TUNDRA that range from delicate textures to thunderous power, providing everything needed to create truly unforgettable string passages; Intimate Strings, showcasing the nuanced detail of ALBION NEO and the emotive beauty of ALBION LOEGRIA, capturing intimacy with exceptional clarity and expression; Epic Brass, bringing together the enormous cinematic brass patches from ALBION ONE’s full brass range, the majesty of ALBION TUNDRA, and the colossal low-end of ALBION ICENI to provide the tools needed to create brass arrangements that resonate with power and emotion; Intimate Brass, a more intimate and nuanced approach to brass scoring, achieved through the focused intensity of ALBION NEO’s brass, with long and short staccatissimo articulations; Epic Woodwinds, harnessing the soaring melodies of ALBION ONE’s woodwinds, the haunting textures of ALBION TUNDRA, and the rich depths of ALBION ICENI to provide a wide range of woodwind colours and textures; Intimate Woodwinds, providing the warmth, intimacy, and nuance needed for delicate woodwind passages, courtesy of ALBION NEO; and Albion Percussion, unleashing the thunderous power of the DARWIN percussion ensemble from ALBION TUNDRA, the cinematic impact of ALBION ONE’s XXL percussion, ALBION LEGACY’s CYMBALS, and the nuanced detail of ALBION LOEGRIA’s FINE DRUMS LOOSE and FINE DRUMS TIGHT as a diverse collection providing a rhythmic foundation for any scoring project.

Paul Thomson — company co-founder, and an accomplished composer in his own right — remains enamoured with Spitfire Audio’s acclaimed ALBION range, resulting in THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS, stating: “There are so many sounds in these collections that are instant cue-starters, giving you a film score sound for any genre right out of the box; for this selection, I’ve pulled out my favourite patches from the orchestral sections recorded in Lyndhurst Hall at AIR Studios, locking together beautifully but allowing a huge range of expression and style, so this is the perfect introduction to the ALBION series — my source of instant inspiration!”

Presented in Native Instruments’ KONTAKT 7 virtual instrument platform, the NKS (NATIVE KONTROL STANDARD®)-ready/AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-compatible, 26.3 GB download-sized THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS library is available for MacOS 11, 12, or 13 (latest update) and Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack) at a 20%-discounted, time-limited promo price of £119.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/$159.00 USD/€143.00 EUR (inc. VAT) until March 13, 2025 — rising thereafter to its regular price of £149.00 GBP (inc. VAT)/$199.00 USD/€179.00 EUR — from here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/the-albions-orchestral-selects (Crossgrade pricing is available to existing owners of any library from the ALBION range.)

Anyone who does not already own KONTAKT 7 is invited to download KONTAKT 7 PLAYER for free; though SPITFIRE SYMPHONIC EXTRAS will work with both KONTAKT 8 variations, it does not need either.

Spitfire Audio’s namesake Spitfire Audio app allows anyone to buy now and download anytime, and is available for free from here: http://www.spitfireaudio.com/info/library-manager/

For more in-depth information, including some superb-sounding audio demos, please visit the dedicated THE ALBIONS ORCHESTRAL SELECTS webpage here: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/the-albions-orchestral-selects

Introducing the Sequential Prophet-10 Special Edition

Press release follows:

San Francisco, CA – [October, 22nd, 2024] – As part of the 50 Years of Sequential celebration, the renowned synthesizer company proudly announces the launch of the Prophet-10 Special Edition, a tribute to half a century of groundbreaking innovation in analog synthesis. This exclusive edition, with only 150 made, features exquisite lacewood panels that make each instrument a unique masterpiece.

The All-Natural Elegance of Lacewood
While the electronics are identical to the existing Prophet-10 Rev4, the Special Edition is distinguished by its stunning lacewood panels. Sourced from the lush forests of South America, lacewood is celebrated for its intricate grain patterns that create beautiful and varied designs. This exceptional wood not only enhances the visual allure of the Prophet-10 but also honors the long-held tradition of using fine woods in classic analog instruments.

A Collector's Dream
With only 150 in existence, the Prophet-10 Special Edition is a rare opportunity for discerning collectors. Each synthesizer comes with a certificate of authenticity, recording its specific serial number, and an embroidered dust cover, ensuring that this piece of musical history is preserved in pristine condition for decades to come.

The Return of a Legend
The Prophet-10 is Dave Smith’s ten-voice version of the analog poly synth that revolutionized the music world. Known for its warm, organic, and dynamic sound, the Prophet-10 combines all three revisions of the legendary Prophet-5 synth — Rev1, Rev2, and Rev3 — with a Rev switch that allows users to choose between the two distinct filter designs. The Prophet-10 Special Edition also includes the Vintage knob to fine tune instrument’s character, Poly Mod for wide timbral flexibility, and velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for new levels of expression beyond the 1970s Prophets, making it as versatile as it is powerful.

Experience the Prophet-10 Special Edition
Sequential invites professional musicians, collectors, and dedicated synth enthusiasts to experience the Prophet-10 Special Edition. This deeply organic lacewood edition is more than an instrument; it's a piece of history, a testament to Sequential's unwavering commitment to creating inspiring instruments for generations of artists.


About Sequential
Sequential is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog synthesizers, known for their innovative designs and commitment to excellence. Founded by Dave Smith, Sequential has been at the forefront of the music industry for 50 years, creating instruments that have shaped the sound of countless hit records.

Specifications
Hardware
• Two authentic CEM 3340 VCOs per voice with simultaneously selectable wave shapes
• Pulse width per oscillator
• Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
• Oscillator 1, 2 and White Noise amount
• Four-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice, switchable between authentic versions of the Prophet-5 Rev1/2 filter and Prophet-5 Rev3 filter
• Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
• Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generators, one for Filter and one for Amp
• The LFO features three wave shapes: sawtooth, triangle, square
• Poly Mod sources, filter envelope and oscillator B, can be set to modulate oscillator A frequency, oscillator A pulse width, or filter cutoff
• Channel (mono) aftertouch destinations: filter cutoff frequency, LFO amount
• Bi-timbral operation, Layer mode: two different 5-voice programs stacked together simultaneously, and Split mode: two independent, user-assignable performance zones, with a different 5-voice program assigned to each.
• Full-sized, semi-weighted, premium Fatar 5-octave keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
• Polyphonic glide (portamento)
• Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all ten voices and key modes
Enhancements
• Vintage Knob recreates the characteristics of various Prophet-5 models by varying the behavior of oscillators, envelopes, amplifiers, and other parameters
• Oscillator 2 can be set to Low frequency mode and have Keyboard tracking turned on or off
• Velocity modulation of envelope amount for more dynamic Filter and Amp control
• 200 user and 200 factory programs in 5 banks of 40 programs each
Ins & Outs
• Mono output (1 x 1/4” phone jack)
• Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
• MIDI in, out, and thru ports
• USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
• CV and Gate inputs and outputs
• Low-pass filter cutoff expression pedal input
• Volume expression pedal input
• Sustain footswitch input
• IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply, operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 28 watts maximum power consumption

For more information about the Prophet-10 Special Edition, visit us at:
https://www.sequential.com/prophet-10-special-edition/

Summer Never Dies | Oberheim OB-6

video upload by hvegel

"Summer reminds me of running free. Trips to the beach. Walks through the woods. Hot and bustling trains full of excited children and tired parents. I was born in the cold, and enjoy Winter, supremely above all other seasons, yet the Summer, might be the most nostalgic."

In The Woods With Seaboard Block M

video upload by Perplex On

"I love to go to unusual spaces for making music, especially into the nature. So I grabbed my #SeaboardBlockM and iPad to create this minimalistic cinematic soundscape in the woods. The Seaboard Block M is connected via bluetooth, controlling MPE compatible DAW AUM on the iPad, playing #RoliNoise, #MoogAnimoogZ and #AudiodamageContinua at the same time! Enjoy the trip ;)"

Parker - Wall of Sound: A Study of Post-rock and Analogue Synthesizer

video upload by In The Woods

"A full performance of the new opening track from the upcoming album 'Structure: A Study of Post Rock and Ambient Synthesizer'

Two styles of music that beautifully compliment each other through waves of ambience, sequences, and reverb. Parker's lengthy discography has always bridged the gap between Post Rock and Electronica. Exploring styles such as Retrowave, Ambient, and Minimalism. This next record will take a more traditional electronic approach with the usual pulsating sequencers, analogue soundscapes, and Post Rock guitar."

https://jparkersound.bandcamp.com/music

mylarmelodies' weird video about Superbooth 2024

video upload by mylarmelodies

Synth rat at :26.

"Superbooth 2024 was amazing. This is a collage of all the strange, profound, interesting or funny moments I filmed as they happened to me. Includes some famous faces, and even some music gear! If you didn't make it this year, I hope this makes you feel like you did! Support on Patreon: / mylarmelodies

Watch out - it also contains the odd swear word!

Featuring:
@sonicstate @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES @RedMeansRecording @BoBeats @DivKid @tombola2004 @ArturiaOfficial @AshunSoundMachines @MoogSynthesizers @BodySynths @signalsounds7867 @Elevator-Sound @KorgOfficial @Befacosynth @melbourneinstruments @FredsLab @somasynths @enjoyelectronics6070 @NovationTV @busycircuits and many more.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Travel with me
01:10 Korg PS-3300
01:47 Heading Outside
03:08 Befaco Oneroi
03:50 Red Means Jamie Lidell
04:19 SECRET MUSIC THING
05:05 Melbourne Delia Poly
05:48 PolyBrute 12
06:16 Vlad Demos Soma Flux
07:43 Novation PolyBasstation 2
08:37 SoundForce, Mad Custom Mixer
09:33 Dinner & Drinks
10:17 Day 2 Begins
10:44 DINSYNC Jam
11:17 ALM, Freds Lab, Tubbutec, LPZW
13:39 Currywurst Moment
14:15 Moog Spectravox
14:50 MSL Drop = fun!!
16:00 Plinky Bib 1U Stereo FX!
16:54 Nick Batt's New Sticker, Beer with Steve
17:25 Lambda PolyPulse & Silver Troberg
18:00 Cuckoo Looking Beautiful
18:37 Street Beerz with Jeremy
19:07 Day 3: PWM Mantis
19:49 Gyros with Jason & Tom & Matths
20:04 Body Synths Metal Fetishist & Norand Mono 2
20:56 Youtube Meetup, Microrack, Wiggler
22:02 Korg Berlin Acoustic Phase8
23:29 Schlappi & the RetroKits Raffle
24:39 Enjoy Electronics Defeel
25:29 A final wander, a sound coffin
27:18 Eowaves Quadrantid Acoustic Vibes
28:06 Buchla in the woods vibes
29:15 UDO Super8 UberBliss Drones
30:06 Jason's Error Gift & Marco's Kiss
31:42 Finish our beers and go
32:27 It's been a long day
32:49 Sunday Morning in Berlin.
33:08 The afterparty
34:25 Let's go home."

JAde Wii Takes the New Limited Edition Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 in Black for a Spin

JAde Wii x Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Drum Machine, First Encounter 👾 video upload by JAde Wii - https://www.jadewii.com/

via Erica Synths

"Introducing a truly unique and exquisite limited edition Pērkons HD-01 with an all-new sleek black finish and side panels crafted from handpicked wood and meticulously engraved using the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method.

The timelessly black finish of Pērkons HD-01 matches our other instruments and visually complements the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world. In addition the limited edition side panels are not just functional pieces of decor; they are works of art that effortlessly blend natural beauty with artisanal craftsmanship. Handpicked apple tree and plum wood brings a touch of orchard elegance, infusing each panel with the warmth and character of nature's bounty. The ash and oak wood, renowned for their durability and distinct grain patterns, provide a sturdy foundation for the intricate engravings.

But what truly sets these side panels apart is the mesmerizing Lichtenburg burning method employed in their creation. This technique, named after the physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, involves applying high-voltage electricity to the wood's surface, resulting in striking patterns reminiscent of lightning strikes. The method has gained notoriety due to numerous incidents of death and severe injuries when people have attempted it at home, with at least 33 people having died between 2017 and 2022. Pērkons HD-01 engraved side panels have been hand made by Sandis Vāgners in the deep woods of Latvia. To prevent his certain death during the engraving process Erica Synths developed a special emergency power cut circuit."

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SOUNDMIT 2023 - THE GRAND POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER - SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS

video upload by SOUNDMIT

"Ormai Axel è un amico ospite fisso del Soundmit, dal 2018 viene a Torino trascinando con se il totem dei sintetizzatori analogici polifonici, lo Schmidt, ovvero il polifonico a tastiera più grande del mondo che proprio quest'anno si rinnova con l'inserimento di un nuovo keybed con aftertouch polifonico e nuovi e bellissimi legni!

LINKS
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS su Soundmit: https://soundmit.com/en/exhibitor/sch...
SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS Website: https://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com/

Now Axel has become a regular guest friend of Soundmit. Since 2018, he comes to Turin dragging along the totem of polyphonic analog synthesizers, the Schmidt, which is the largest polyphonic keyboard in the world. This year, it undergoes a renewal with the addition of a new keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and new and beautiful woods!

Désormais, Axel est devenu un ami invité régulier de Soundmit. Depuis 2018, il vient à Turin en traînant avec lui le totem des synthétiseurs analogiques polyphoniques, le Schmidt, qui est le clavier polyphonique le plus grand du monde. Cette année, il se renouvelle avec l'ajout d'un nouveau clavier doté d'aftertouch polyphonique et de nouveaux et magnifiques bois!

Ahora Axel se ha convertido en un amigo invitado habitual de Soundmit. Desde 2018, viene a Turín arrastrando consigo el tótem de los sintetizadores analógicos polifónicos, el Schmidt, que es el teclado polifónico más grande del mundo. Este año se renueva con la incorporación de un nuevo teclado con aftertouch polifónico y nuevos y hermosos acabados de madera."

Best of E-MU Emax Sampling Synthesizer ~ RetroSound Demo

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Best of E-MU Emax Sampling Synthesizer
all sounds: E-MU Emax SE (1986)

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:20 Dark Planet
0:45 Forbidden Land
0:58 Hearts Of Iron
1:49 Andromeda
2:23 Black Hole
2:37 Stop And Go
2:56 Elektroschrott
3:52 Aggro
4:30 Baikal-Amur-Magistrale
5:32 Metal-Synth
6:09 Anomalie
6:37 Arco Strings
6:48 Demontage
7:23 80s Cinema
7:30 Liquid Stack Track
8:09 Monks
8:35 Your Room
8:43 Sampling
8:55 Scream
9:23 Spectrum Synthesis
9:44 Slowdown
10:11 The Village
10:35 The Lost House In The Woods

Here is the full Emax playlist with a lot sampling sound demos, sampling tutorials and one synth demo tracks.
E-MU Emax Playlist:"

Epic Orchestral Collection from Audio Imperia | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Adam Harvey from Audio Imperia takes us through how to use the libraries in the Epic Orchestral Collection to score a scene from a short film. Spark ideas and add authentic detail to your compositions with this exclusive bundle, for a limted time only.

Save over 70% on Audio Imperia with the Epic Orchestral Collection: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp...

00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Scoring with The Epic Orchestral Collection
03:00 - Score Breakdown
03:30 - Scene 1
10:49 - Fluid Woods in Context
11:34 - The Fluid Series
14:08 - Scene 2
16:33 - SOLO
17:11 - SOLO - Descant Horn
17:48 - SOLO - Flute
18:10 - SOLO - English Horn
18:41 - SOLO - Cello
19:05 - Jaeger - Merethe Soltvedt
19:42 - Scene 3
24:19 - Scene 4
27:13 - Outro

Audio Imperia are a team of composers and creatives with a mission to provide bespoke compositional tools that both inspire the mind, and simplify the process of making music. They work with world-class musicians, sound designers and recording studios to create their virtual instruments. Whether you are starting out for the first time, or looking for a new addition to your template, Audio Imperia’s libraries will enhance and foster your creativity – adding extra flair to your next project.

Download the final video, MIDI and Cubase project files here: https://bit.ly/4a3wv8M

Huge shoutout to the Blender Team for creating the short film Charge, and allowing their work to be distributed under the Creative Commons license.
Charge credits: https://studio.blender.org/films/char...

Native Kontrol Standard (or NKS for short) integrates third-party instruments and effects into Native’s workflow. That means streamlined browsing, consistent tagging, instant sound previews, Smart Play features, and key parameters pre-mapped by plugin creators for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine hardware. A huge number of leading developers have NKS-ready plugins, so even those with super-sized sound collections can find what they need and use it fast.
Find out more: https://www.native-instruments.com/sp..."

Roland SH101-SH32 loop jam, analogue vs digital synthesisers in the forest. A hedgehop video remix

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Dragged out the SH32 again, this time I looped it to make use of different sounds and it's drum samples. Got a bit stuck in a groove in the windy hollow and after a failed attempt at recording a live overdub, I decided to layer the drums and bass to beef up the sound a bit.
The video overdub is from the Draca Caves in Mallorca 17th July 2023.

Roland SH101 analogue synth into Boss DD6 delay pedal
Roland SH32 into Boss RV5 reverb pedal into Boss RC500 loop pedal
Midronome clock
Tascam DR40 audio recorder
Roland Street Cube Ex amplifier

composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Brandyhole Copse, Chichester, 26th June 2023"

Ursa Major Space Station SST-206 overview demo ((Worlds first??))

video upload by manmade madman

"This is a demo of the amazing Ursa Major Space Station SST-206, an exact replica of the 3 rack unit Space Station SST-282 from 1978. It was released in back in 2004 with the exact same algorithms, features, and functionality, but with an upgraded 140MHz Motorola DSP as a passion project from Chris Moore at his company named Seven Woods Audio. He also included modern versions of the algorithms, as well as a new Room algorithm that is incredibly realistic.
This demo includes a few sets of drums and then a random saxophone running thru the Ursa Major. I tried to show all the algorithms and 'audition delay patterns' along with knob movements and dialing in craziness.

To my ears, this is exactly what it says it is: a 1:1 Ursa Major Space Station in a modern convenient size with tons of hands-on control."

Tales from the Hedge no.2 (as dusk falls mix) 2 synth ambient jam with Roland Sh-01 Gaia and SH-101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"A little piece I recorded for the Hardware Jams weekend challenge - two box jam.
After all the gorgeous sunshine, it was raining on the day I had some time free for jamming in the woods. I waited and waited until it finally stopped and I managed to get a relatively dry session in as the sun set and dusk fell.
I missed getting footage of the small herd of 6 fallow deer that were my audience for my practice takes, they moved on as the mist came in across the field.

Roland Sh-01 Gaia into Boss RV5 reverb
Roland SH101 into Boss DD6 delay
Synths synced by Midronome
Roland Street Cube Ex amp
Tascam DR40 audio recorder

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
18th June 2023"

Sunset on the Centurion Way. Outdoor jam as the sun sets with just an MC101

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Wrote my newest track as a personal one-hour challenge before cycling off to meet an old mate on the Centurion Way, a cycle path using the old Chichester to Midhurst railway line.
Just MC101 this time, no looper. Really loving the long reverbs :)

Composed and performed by Keith Sutton
21st May 2023"

Ambient drone jam across the South Downs via modulated light beam with SH101 Crave MC101 birdsong

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Original drone jam in Brandy Hole woods with SH101 and Crave. The Crave was triggered using the 101's internal sequencer and this was the recording with all the birdsong.

The audio from this session was then transmitted the following day, via light, from Butser Hill to the Trundle, 12 miles away. The audio modulates the intensity of a bright red LED and a lens is used to form a beam. The white flashing light on the Trundle is the locator for the LED transmitter, once the LED is pointing towards the white light, the scope is used to align the receiver's photo diode. The output from the photo diode is then converted to audio and played through the Cube. This was recorded live with additional sounds from the MC101.

Future plan is to build a couple of two-way transmitters/receivers, so that light-speed communication can be established between the hilltops. Greater distances are being tested too.

Roland SH101 synth
Behringer Crave synth
Roland MC101 synth/samples
Boss DD6 delay
Roland Street Cube Ex amplifier
Tascam DR40 field recorder

Music composed and performed by Keith Sutton
10th and 11th May 2023"

ambient drone in the forest with acoustic guitar through 8 FX pedals and analog/digital synth loops

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Finally got round to jamming with Pete Ferguson who was the drone-master with Across the Sea.

He grabs sounds from his guitar with his freeze pedals and then layers them into immense drones. His set up:

ESP LTD A300 Electro-acoustic Guitar - EHX Freeze - Jim Dunlop Cry-baby Wah - EHX Nano Pog - Dr Tone Analogue Chorus - MXR Phase 90 - Dr Tone Analogue Delay - EHX Freeze - EHX Oceans 11 Reverb
and an EBow.

I'm using the 101 for a mono drone and looping bits from the micro korg through a reverb pedal and then playing them backwards.

Roland SH-101 - Boss DD6
Korg Microkorg XL - Boss RV6 - Boss RC500

Goodwood 22nd April 2023"