Ambient Cinematics: Live Jam Inspired by State Azure, Substan & Martin Stürtzer

video upload by Malvinus Music

Sequential Take 5, Arturia Polybrute, Waldorf Iridium Desktop, Elektron Digitakt II.

Ambient pads using FM on the Waldorf Iridium

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"In this video I create a pad sound with the Waldorf Iridum using the Kernel engine. I allows to use FM synthesis, like in the classic Yamaha synths, but also goes beyond the original design by involving Wavetables and other fun stuff. Sounds complicated? Then watch this one!"

Waldorf Introduces Microwave 1 Plugin

video uploads by WaldorfMusicChannel. Last two videos in the playlist above by Martin Stürtzer and James Dyson.

"Waldorf just released the Microwave 1 - as software! I am happy to present the plugin and compare it to my original Microwave 1 Rev A.
https://waldorfmusic.com/microwave/"

"35 years ago Waldorf Music released its first instrument, the Microwave, which took the hearts of the leading musicians and producers of the nineties by storm. Its vibrate and distinctive sound transported the early wavetable sounds of the eighties into the rising electronic dance music of the following decade. Massive base lines, enigmatic wavetable modulations, brutal attacks and pads smooth like silk have been inspired generations of musicians. Microwave’s unique interpretation of wavetable synthesis combined with analogue filters defined what hybrid synthesis is at its best.

Now’s the time to bring back this magical instrument in a software form to the digital workstations of producers and musicians world-wide. The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin was painstakingly recreated from the original hardware with all its idiosyncrasies and wonderful singularities.

A multi-year effort and a labor of love which analyzed and modeled the original instruments down to the finest sonic details of every aspect of the hardware. Only the first generation of the Microwave and also the Waldorf Wave were based on a custom developed integrated circuit called the Waldorf ASIC. In combination with the legendary Curtis filter chips and a very unique 68k CPU based controller software the ASIC defined a very special flavor of wavetable sound unparalleled to none. No one else than the inventor of Wavetable Synthesis of the eighties, Wolfgang Palm, helped to design this unique chip. Waldorf took a huge effort to analyze and recreate this integrated circuit within the plug-in. As the original, the plug-in runs the internal synthesis with the ultra high sampling rate of 250 kHz regardless of the DAW sampling rate. The recreated digital waveforms have been bit-by-bit compared with the original to be 100% identical.

Even the old-school digital-to-analogue converters of the original hardware were modeled with their non-linearities and tone shaping color which were leading into the two Curtis filter chips variants used for the revisions A and B of the original hardware. The plug-in allows further for artificially detuning and recalibrating of the analogue components. Brutal attacks, snappy decays and a plethora of wonderful transients define the sound of the first generation Microwave. But the Microwave 1 Plug-In goes one step further: Its modern and inviting graphical user-interface reveals many aspects of the synthesis engine which were hidden before in the original hardware by its sparse hard to use interface.

Its livelihood never sounding mechanical but always different was based on a very unique architecture to create the envelopes, LFOs and modulations which was painstakingly recreated by the plug-in down to the finest grains.

A fully scalable modern interface with readable high-contrast fonts supports an intuitive sound editing process with many graphical representations of the wavetables, envelopes and filter response curves using animations for modulations and playing positions. The Microwave 1 was never as close as this under your finger tips. A joy to edit sounds with.

But we stopped not here, for the first time the inner makings of the Microwave have been put to the surface. Based on the internal control tables the user can now easily edit existing wavetables and create new ones in a very unique and intuitive process. All the original wavetables are available with their control structures and the full original waveform catalogue. In addition to user wavetables, also user waveforms can be created within the plug-in. Additional randomization modes make wavetable editing fun and sonically surprising as experienced never before. The multi-mode becomes now a weapon of its own for sound design. Originally hard to edit from the panel, the plug-in UI allows now for quickly layering of single sounds to create the most complex and exciting sonic structures.

An easy to use mixer page lets you fine tune their sonic relationships. Even the more exotic feature like tuning and velocity tables have been implemented and can be edited in the UI. All the original factory single and multi-mode sounds are contained in the plug-in in combination with new and modern sound presets. Original MIDI and Sys-Ex dump files can be imported such you can load your favorites from the past. Moreover, the plug-in can be used to control the original hardware are a graphical editor. If you a lucky owner of an Microwave first generation, the plug-in allows you to take your beloved hardware virtually with you where-ever you like and keeping its magical sound. The Microwave 1 plug-in comes as VST, VST3, AU and AAX for macOS and Windows supporting the major digital audio workstations."

castle in the sky ... Luftrum Dub Chord sound pack ... Digitakt II

video upload by substan

"With this track I would like to introduce you to the new Dub Techno Chords sample pack by Luftrum. The pack contains 180 royalty-free dub techno stabs in 24-bit WAV format, crafted by Martin Nonstatic, Ohrwert, Martin Stürtzer and Luftrum.

I built a few additional sounds with the Digitone and Syntakt specifically for this track and added my own drums, but the majority of the sounds come from the pack.

Dub Techno Chords: https://www.luftrum.com/dub-techno-ch...

A performance on the Elektron Digitakt II.
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4.
Mastered in post."

Waldorf M - New Oscillator Modes in 1.10 Update

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"The Waldorf M synthesizer got four new oscillator modes in the free 1.10 update. https://waldorfmusic.com/m-en/

In this video I explore the new modes and create a few patches with them. You can download the patches for free: https://martinstuertzer.de/transfer/M...

Special thanks to Vladi for implementing the new modes! We have been talking about this feature a few years ago and I am very happy to see it released now."

00:00 Intro
00:15 Virtual Analog Mode
05:25 CSAW Mode
06:35 FOLD Mode
12:18 3SAW Mode

More info on the update via Waldorf:

"You can now update your M to the newest firmware V1.10 that brings along a lot of new features:

Simple MPE support
Third oscillator mode - algorithmic oscillator mode that gives you new waveforms and oscillator models
Modulation capabilities for some extra parameters of the digital filters
MIDI Slave Clock much more stable now
DSP Performance issues fixed
FM filters for modern mode fixed
‍The update is available now in your 'my waldorf' account in the 'My Hardware' section."

'Centaur' Ambient with Wavestate, Iridium, Prophet 10 & Minifreak

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"This is just a little Sunday treat for you, because I am not able to do a livestream today. The track starts with a pad from the Korg Wavestate, which I used as in its native plugin version. The following sequence uses the wavetable engines of Waldorf’s Iridium. The bass is from the Prophet 10 and the lead melody from the Arturia Minifreak. Effects are U-He Color Copy, Valhalla DSP Shimmer.

Neptun went into a hyperactive state when I started the recording, he played a note (this time in key!) at 03:19

Live in Wuppertal: 22.03.2024: https://www.wuppertal-live.de/500150
Live at Open Ground / Wuppertal: 29.03.2024: https://tinyurl.com/4bumw3yw"

Ambient Liveset (Home Concert 59)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Welcome to the 59th edition of my Home Concert series. In this set I present five new Ambient tracks. I used a few instruments, which I had not in my studio for a while. Like the Moogerfooger Ringmodulator, the Modular system and the Waldorf Microwave 1 (in the rack off screen). Music was arranged in Bitwig using midi for the hardware synths and also a few software instruments. My main controller is the Midi Fighter Twister with a script for Bitwig.

Live in Wuppertal: 22.03.2024: https://www.wuppertal-live.de/500150"

Ambient Night 15 (Music production with Luftrum Ambient 3 for Omnisphere)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

The kitty approves.

"It is time for another Ambient Night! In this session I am going to create new Ambient music without sequences and beats using Luftrum Ambient 3 for Omnisphere.

If you use the code pheliosambient3, you get 20% off for the next 48 hours: https://www.luftrum.com/luftrum-ambie..."

'Beta Ophiuchi' Dub Ambient (Bitwig, Prophet 10, Iridium, OB-6, Pro 2)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Setup of this track: Bitwig is midi sequencing the Prophet 10, Waldorf Iridium, Sequential Pro 2 and Oberheim OB-6. All synths are connected to the RME 802 interface and mixed in Bitwig. Effects by Valhalla DSP.

Beta Ophiuchi or β Ophiuchi, also named Cebalrai /ˌsɛbəlˈreɪ.iː/, is a star in the equatorial constellation of Ophiuchus. http://tinyurl.com/yc3hkr4t"

'Aristophanes' Dub Ambient (Syntakt, Digitakt, OB-6, Prophet 10 , Pulse 2)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Setup of this track: The Digitakt plays the drums and controls the OB-6 (Track 9), Prophet 10 (Track 10) and the Waldorf Pulse 2 (Track 11) over midi. The Syntakt plays the first sequence (Track 1), the pad (Track 2) and the lead sound (Track 5). The Midi Fighter Twister controls the levels in Bitwig and the effects, which are Valhalla DSP Delay, Supermassive and Vintage Verb.

2934 Aristophanes /ˌærɪˈstɒfəniːz/, provisional designation 4006 P-L, is a carbonaceous Veritasian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 22 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered during the Palomar–Leiden survey in 1960, and later named after ancient Greek dramatist Aristophanes. https://tinyurl.com/2t5f5vu6"

ISE-NIN by Black Corporation Ambient Performance

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"The ISE-NIN is a synthesizer 'inspired by' the Roland Jupiter 8. Both sounds in this track are played at the same time using the dual layer mode. The first patch is sequenced by 'Stepic' by Devicemeister. I added effects from Valhalla DSP (Delay & Room).

This machine was kindly borrowed for making this video. No money changed hands and Black Corporation has no say over the content of this video."

Space Ambient liveset (Home Concert 54)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

Space Pads with the Access Virus TI

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"In this video I show you how I design a nice space pad sound on the Virus TI."

Sequencer / Berlin School live set with Stepic 1.5

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"In this live session I demonstrate the new features of version 1.5 of "Stepic". The free update introduces transposing through incoming midi notes, a new chord mode and an arpeggiator. It is also possible to select the pattern with a midi note. I am going to release a "talking video" in which I explain the new features in detail soon.

Synths in this video are (in order of appearance): Ob-6, Virus TI, Prophet 10. Drums are from Repro-5.

More info about Stepic: https://devicemeister.com/
If you want to get Stepic and help me with a small commission please use this link: https://devicemeister.com/p/martin/?c..."

"Stepic isn't just a powerful and versatile polyphonic step sequencer. 8 additional and fully integrated modulation sequencers make it a true sound shaping tool. Use them to automate any parameter (e.g. Filter Cutoff, Wavetable Position, Effect Amount) of your favorite synthesizers or effect devices. With its support for MIDI CC, Stepic offers you parameter control for both software plug-ins and hardware devices.

By assigning different tempos and sequence lengths to the modulation sequencers, Stepic lets you create deep, polyrhythmic parameter progressions that add a lot of motion and uniqueness to your sound. And if that's not enough, bring the 200+ random generators into play ;-)"

Ambient performance with Ableton Push 3 (Pigments, Bioscape)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"This ambient performance was recorded with a simple FM patch in Arturia Pigments. I used the MPE mode of Push3 to play it dynamically while the aftertouch controlled the FM depth of the patch. Horizontal slide controls the pitch but unfortunately I could not figure out how to assign vertical slide to any parameter in Pigments. Please let me know if you have an idea!

Background drones by Arturia Pigments and Luftrum Bioscape.

Disclaimer: I purchased Push 3 from the Ableton webshop for the regular rate. This video is not sponsored or endorsed by Ableton."

Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo & Sound Design Tutorial

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The Waldorf Pulse2 is an analog desktop synth based on the original rack-module from 1995. In this video Martin Stürtzer creates a demo track and designs three patches from scratch.

Martin Stürtzer:
➽ BANDCAMP: https://phelios.bandcamp.com
➽ SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/31PB71q
➽ SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/martinstuertzer

00:00 Music & Intro
03:02 Bass
06:38 Bell Arp
09:38 Chord"

Waldorf Discontinues the Pulse 2

via Waldorf

"It’s always sad when we have to say goodbye to one of our favorite instruments. In this case we are talking about one of the best synthesizers that first saw the light of day in 1995 and has inspired many music producers and musicians to this day.

This device was one of the pioneers in the world of music production, offering many possibilities to create unique and innovative sounds. It has helped many artists to turn their musical visions into reality.

The fact that this synthesizer was reissued and improved in 2013 shows that it was and still is relevant and sought after after almost two decades later. Many users have requested that the unit be available again, and it has subsequently been updated with the latest technologies and features to offer even more possibilities.

We would also like to thank all the satisfied customers who use this device constantly and create great music with it."


Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo & Sound Design Tutorial

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

You Should Buy The Waldorf Pulse 2

video upload by Alfonso Muchacho

Waldorf Pulse 2 Analog Synth- Sonic Lab Review

video upload by sonicstate

Waldorf Pulse 2

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

Martin Stürtzer Ambient / Sequencer liveset at Superbooth 22

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"After two and a half years of playing (mostly) at home it was a pleasure to bring my synthesizers on stage at Superbooth 22 in Berlin. This liveset was built around Ableton Live as midi sequencer and audio mixer. All sounds are from the Waldorf Iridium, Waldorf M, Oberheim Xpander, Moog Sub37 and Eurorack Modular.

Thanks a lot to everyone who came to visit the stage during my gig! The concert would not have been possible without the help and effort of Andreas, Mareen, Nadine, Tom, Mathieu & Manu."

Ambient Pad Sound Design with polyphonic aftertouch (Waldorf Iridium)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

Don't miss Neptune.

"As a first day user of the Waldorf Iridium I was excited to get the keyboard version! Waldorf included a new keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch that allows the design of dynamic and 'playable' ambient pads. In this tutorial I walk you through a first patch."

Roland JD-08 Ambient Improvisation

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"I got the new Roland JD-08 synthesizer. It is modeled after the JD800 which I had in my setup years ago. In this improvisation I am using four audio tracks with the "Looper" device of Ableton Live. I can control the Looper and volume with the Midi fighter Twister. Each vertical line of four knobs controls one track. All patches were designed by myself. Effects are Valhalla DSP Delay and Valhalla DSP Vintage Verb."