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Thursday, June 05, 2025

New Arturia MiniFreak vocoder in Version 4 update!


video upload by CatSynth TV

The new Version 4 update for Arturia's MiniFreak features several exciting vocoders. Capture external audio, including but not limited to voices to run through four different vocoder algorithms . Or use it with the MiniFreak's internal voices as a complex filterbank for new sounds. We go over how to install the new firmware on your MiniFreak, and how to use the new features with both the hardware edition and MiniFreak V.

00:00 Introduction
00:12 Vocoder architecture
00:40 Installing the new firmware using MiniFreak V
01:30 Installing the new vocoder-based preset bank
01:49 Trying out vocoder presets on the MiniFreak with voice and internal audio
06:29 Tutorial on External Vocoder (using MiniFreak)
12:16 Tuturial on "Self" Vocoder (using MiniFreak V)
20:45 Additional Factory Presets
22:18 Conclusion
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Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Rhodes Wurli: A Wurlitzer Electric Piano from Rhodes?! Yes!


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We have some fun with the newly released Wurli from Rhodes. Yes, it's actually a re-creation of the Wurlitzer 200a from *Rhodes*. The use the same platform as their Anthology and flagship Rhodes V8 Pro instruments to create a detailed model of the different mechanics and electronics of the Wurli, including the metal reeds and the built-in preamp and speakers.

To find out more, please visit https://rhodesmusic.com

00:00 Introduction
00:31 About the Wurlitzer 200a electric piano
00:49 Overview of the Rhodes Wurli
01:29 Main timbre controls
6:44 Advanced timbre controls
09:08 Speaker and amp models
12:28 Effects
19:09 Factory presets
21:54 Conclusion
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Augmented Yangtze: Traditional Chinese Instruments plus Synth Engines


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We preset Augmented Yangtze, one of the instrument in the Augmented series from our friends at Arturia. We will go through most of its features, and introduce the traditional Chinese instruments that are at the heart of Yangtze. There are also a variety of synth engines, similar to those found in Pigments, filters, and effects. We will also look at a few of the factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:47 Overvieiw
01:37 The Play panel
06:12 The Layer panel
06:36 Sampler engine and traditional Chinese instruments
15:43 Synth engines
24:33 Effects
30:38 Working with both layers
34:05 The FX panel
41:30 Putting it all together
43:01 Factory presets
48:58 Conclusion

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Buchla Electronic Music Festival: Thomas Dimuzio, Todd Barton, Bruce Bayard


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present highlights from the final evening of the 2025 Buchla Electronic Music Festival at Wyldflowr Arts in Oakland, California. This concert featured a solo performance by Thomas Dimuzio on Buchla modular and sundry pedals, followed by a duo of Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard on Buchla Music Easels.

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Thomas Dimuzio
05:14 Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard
10:58 Conclusion

Please visit the artists' websites to find out more about their music and work.

Thomas Dimuzio: http://www.thomasdimuzio.com/
Todd Barton: https://www.toddbarton.com/
Bruce Bayard: https://brucebayard.com/

Learn more about Wyldflowr Arts, including events and other programs at https://wyldflowrarts.com/

Check out our in-depth interview with Todd Barton" [posted here]

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Native Instruments Circular - Round and round we go in this tutorial!


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present Circular, an instrument and polyphonic sequencer in one. Starting with a single note, Circular utilizes four independent layers that can be used to build up complex rhythms and timbres. Each sequence step in each layer can have its own sound and its own parameters and 'step effects'. There is also a full-featured effects section to round things out (See what I did there?).

To find out more, please visit
https://www.native-instruments.com/en...

00:00 Introduction
00:27 Overview
02:10 Some factory presets
07:18 Circular architecture
07:56 Main panel
11:44 Sequencer Panel and Parameter Lanes
13:30 Step FX
16:13 Sound lanes
21:29 FX and Mixer Panels
24:40 Putting it all together
26:55 Factory Presets
34:35 Conclusion
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Arturia Pure LoFi - embrace sonic imperfection in music


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present Pure LoFi, a new original instrument from Arturia embraces the ethos of imperfection and flaws in sound, with analog and digital degradation features, lo-fi sound generation, models of vintage and worn gear, and more. We at CatSynth have been quite captivated with this one and will be using it in some upcoming projects."
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Overview
01:23 LoFi Processor
05:51 Realistic Instrument engine
07:23 Engine Hardware Modes
10:30 LoFi Oscillator
13:06 Creative Sampler
14:30 Noise Oscillator
18:02 Filters
21:21 Amp
21:57 Advanced Modulators
23:42 Effects
28:14 Factory Presets
33:56 Conclusion

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Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Arturia Jup-8000 V - A recreation of a 1990s powerhouse synth


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a detailed demo and tutorial of the new Jup-8000 V from Arturia, one of several exciting new instruments in their V Collection 11. It is a recreation of the 1990s electronic-music powerhouse, the Roland JP-8000, which was at the forefront of the virtual analog trend. We will go over all of its features, from the recreations of the iconic supersaw and feedback oscillators to the new trance-gate effect and more. We'll also take a look at a few of the factory presets."

00:00 Introduction
00:27 History
01:35 Overview
01:53 Oscillators
08:08 Oscillator Common (modulators, ring mod, cross mod, sync)
17:17 Filter
22:31 Amp
23:59 Other main panel features
27:06 Trance Gate
31:39 Other effects
38:09 Multi-Arp
43:52 Advanced modulators
48:23 Factory presets
54:48 Conclusion
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Thursday, May 01, 2025

Dina Pearlman-Ifil, the ARP Foundation and life in synths and music


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We are pleased to present an in-depth conversation with Dina Pearlman-Ifil, executive director of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. We talk about the foundation, its mission to preserve the legacy of Alan R. Pearlman and make his instruments available to new generations of musicians, and the exciting events surrounding Pearlman's centennial this year. We also delve in Alan R. Pearlman's early interests in music technology, the musical questions that inspired the first ARP instruments, and Dina's own journey in music and creativity.

To find out more about the Alan R. Pearlman foundation, including their newsletter, upcoming events, and how to contribute, please visit their website:

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

00:00 Introduction
00:34 About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
06:40 Events planned for Alan R. Pearlman's centennial
13:24 How to learn more about the foundation and subscribe to the newsletter
14:27 Alan R. Pearlman's early and formative years with music and electronics
20:47 Op Amps and Analog Computing
25:04 Exploring electronic music and possibilities
29:55 The ARP 2500, and the "ARP" approach to musical instruments
39:18 Dina Pearlman-Ifil's journey through music, art, and technology
48:26 Conclusion

Some other individuals and organizations to check out from the discussion:
https://emeapp.org/
http://www.philbrickarchive.org/
https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

California Highway 163: San Diego's beautiful and scenic freeway


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along California Highway 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), a particularly beautiful freeway in San Diego. It beings as a historic parkway running through Balboa Park and under Cabrillo Bridge. After its interchange with Interstate 8, it opens up to a wide modern freeway until its northern terminus at a junction with Interstate 5. Along the way we also pass Interstate 805 and California Highway 52.

The southern parkway section of CA 163 was once part of US 395, which extended all the way to downtown San Diego.

The music reflects the two sections of the highway, with a noticeable change when we move from the historic parkway to the modern freeway.

Original music features the following instruments:
iOptigan
Cherry Audio KR-55C, Yellowjacket, Mercury 6, Elka X, Filtomika, Stardust 201
Arturia CMI V, CP 70, Pigments, MiniBrute
EastWest Fab Four, Stormdrum 2, Gypsy
Buchla Red Panel 158 module
Serge/Random Source Dual Universal Slope Generator
Metasonix R-54 and RK5 modules
Circuit Abbey ADSRjr
MOK Filtryg
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Cherry Audio Introduces Yellowjacket EDP WASP Inspired Synthesizer


video upload by Cherry Audio

"Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. "

Cherry Audio | Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack

video upload by Cherry Audio

"Additional extraordinary sounds for Yellowjacket synthesizer plugin are available exclusively from Cherry Audio! The Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack features 100 more presets by sound design wizard James Dyson, designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's arpeggios, effects, modulation, extended multi voice modes, and aftertouch.

Get the Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack and check out more audio demos at: https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets..."

Cherry Audio | Introducing Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge

video upload by Cherry Audio

Introduction to Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge:

00:00 - Opening
00:45 - Introduction
01:48 - History: EDP and The Wasp
03:24 - Yellowjacket - Keyboard Controls
04:50 - Oscillators and Mixer
05:33 - Control Osc (LFO)
11:28 - Filter
16:54 - Envelope Generators
19:57 - Effects
23:30 - The Speaker Effect
26:30 - Arpeggiator
30:33 - FX Output Controls
33:00 - Keyboard Pressure Panel (Aftertouch)
35:08 - Root/Diatonic Scales
35:37 - More on Keyboard Modes
37:35 - Background: EDP and LINK
40:08 - Multi Voice, Cycle, and "Mini Synths"
45:21 - Conclusion: "Tick Tock"

BUZZ! Cherry Audio Yellowjacket recreates the infamous Wasp synth

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We buzz around in Cherry Audio's new Yellowjacket, a recreation of the infamous Wasp synthesizer from Electronic Data Plant. We examine all of its features in detail, and explore a few of the presets from both the Factory bank and the Hive Mind expansion bank.

To find out more, please visit https://cherryaudio.com

00:00 Introduction
00:24 History
01:12 Overview
01:42 Oscillators
05:42 Filter
10:08 VCA Envelope
11:27 LFO (Control Oscillator)
14:29 Keyboard & Voice modes
18:42 Keyboard pressure
21:41 Wasp speaker emulation
23:04 Octafuzz
25:18 Other effects
32:45 Arpeggiator
37:11 Factory presets
40:40 Hive Mind presets
43:51 Conclusion"

Press release follows:



PRESS RELEASE -- April 22, 2025 --

Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. Yellowjacket synthesizer is available immediately for only $49. Additionally, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" value options, Pick 3 (on sale for $99) and Pick 6 (on sale for $149), for a limited time.

Yellowjacket perfectly embodies the appearance and charm of the original Wasp, as well as the distinctive sound of its unique oscillators and signature state-variable filter. At the same time, it pushes the limits with Cherry Audio's characteristic innovations to bring this cherished classic into the 21st century. Highlights include:
16-voice polyphony alongside monophonic, unison, and cycle modes
Two oscillators with options for sawtooth, pulse, or square waveforms, as well as the enhanced modulated pulse-wave based on EDP's Gnat synthesizer
Innovative multi-voice modes that provide per-note variation with "chained" mini-synth panels, each featuring its own settings for dynamic tonal options that can create subtle or extreme timbres, single-finger chords and arpeggiated patterns, and more
A new advanced arpeggiator featuring probability and humanize controls adds randomness to patterns. When combined with cycle modes it can create transposable and even unpredictable four-note step sequences with the touch of a single key
Enhanced performance features, including support for polyphonic aftertouch, diatonic scales, transpose functions, and more
Studio-quality integrated effects, including reverb, delay, phaser, chorus, and a new Octafuzz distortion
A vintage-style onboard speaker emulation with adjustable hiss and hum for nostalgic, lo-fi tones
The original Wasp, developed by the late Chris Huggett and Adrian Wagner for Electronic Dream Plant (EDP), was a groundbreaking instrument that combined affordability with innovative design. Introduced in 1978 for just £200, it made electronic music creation accessible to a whole new audience and influenced the sound of artists such as Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers), Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Thomas Dolby.

Considered Britain's foremost synthesizer designer, Yellowjacket is a celebration of Chris Huggett's pioneering spirit. Cherry Audio has incorporated its latest features into Yellowjacket inspired by his innovations, ensuring his legacy resonates with new generations of musicians.

Yellowjacket features more than 270 professionally designed presets across a dozen categories, providing limitless creative possibilities right from the start. Yellowjacket also supports velocity, channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible USB/MIDI controllers, and seamless DAW integration for any studio environment.

Alongside the launch of Yellowjacket, Cherry Audio is introducing the Hive Mind Preset Pack for just $9.99. This pack features an additional 100 presets designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's advanced capabilities, with a deeper dive into arpeggios, effects, modulation, and aftertouch.

Yellowjacket exemplifies Cherry Audio's commitment to providing high-quality sound at an unbeatable price. At just $49, Yellowjacket is an excellent choice for synth enthusiasts who appreciate both exceptional tone and affordability. Additionally, until May 5th, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" options. Customers can choose the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169), allowing them to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.

Cherry Audio’s Yellowjacket synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 and above) and Windows (7 or above) in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, a deep-dive introductory video, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Dual Atari Punk Console - crunchy lo-fi sounds with a feline touch


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We have a little fun (ok, a lot of fun) with our feline-themed Dual Atari Punk Console module from Tear Apart Tapes. In addition the cat face with LED eyes, it includes two independent APC circuits, each with their own 556 timer and CV inputs for frequency and pulse width. We can also cross-modulate the two APCs for some crunchy chaotic chip-tune madness.

To find out more about the Dual APC and other modules from Tear Apart Tapes, please visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/TearApartTapes

The Atari Punk Console is a simple synthesizer circuit based on two 555 timer ICs (or one 556 dual timer IC). The circuit features an astable square wave oscillator driving a monostable oscillator that creates a single (square) pulse. There are two controls, one for the frequency of the oscillator and one for the width of the pulse.

00:00 Introduction
00:20 The Atari Punk Console circuit
00:59 The Dual Atari Punk Console module
01:35 Let's try it out!
03:29 Joystick CV control
04:51 Cross Modulation
06:13 Sequencer and LFO CV control
09:15 Adding an amplitude envelope on the output
10:37 Conclusion

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Tuesday, April 01, 2025

The iOptigan: the infamous Optigal Organ of the 1970s in your iPad!


video upload by CatSynth TV

We present the iOptigan, a recreation of the infamous Optigan keyboard of the 1970s.

From https://ioptigan.com
'The Optigan, short for Optical Organ, was a chord organ from the early 70’s. It is remembered today for its unique system of sound reproduction using optical discs. These LP-sized film discs were optically encoded with 57 concentric tracks, which contained loops of musical combos playing chord patterns in different styles. Each disc contained a specific style of music (Bossa Nova, Big Band etc) which the user could control by pressing the chord buttons...
...Despite this novel technology, the scratchy sound of the Optigan left a lot to be desired. iOptigan truthfully recreates that lo-fi sound. For more information about the original Optigan, please visit https://optigan.com'

00:00 Introduction
00:24 History of the Optigan
01:46 Overview
04:02 Bossa Nova disc
05:49 Playing iOptigan from a MIDI keyboard
08:05 Tempo control
09:57 Bluegrass Banjo
11:37 Movin'
14:27 Playing discs upside down, and 'Gay 90s'
19:53 More Optigan discs
28:31 Conclusion

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Friday, March 28, 2025

California Highway 190: Around Owens Lake to Olancha


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We continue our ride around Owens Lake, heading southwest on California Highway 190. Owens lake is a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.

This segment of CA 190 ends at US 395 in the community of Olancha.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
Tracktion BioTek 2
Arturia Pigments
Cherry Audio GX-80
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

California Highway 136, a ride around the enigmatic Owens Lake


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We follow California Highway 136 around the northern and eastern sides of Owens Lake, a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.

The beginning section on US 395 features the E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology, in honor of Paul T Schneider who past away during the making of this video.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Cherry Audio Quadra, Polymode and Filtomika
Arturia CZ V, Delay Brigade
SWAM Contrabasson
EastWest RA, Fantasy Percussion, Stormdrum 2, Spaces convolution reverb
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Todd Barton: a conversation about Buchla, Serge, modular and more


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a lively and in-depth conversation with Todd Barton, "sonic adventurer, composer, educator and performer of abstract, freely improvised electronic music specializing in Buchla, Serge and Hordijk instruments." We discuss his connections to these instruments developed to become central to his music, and sharing his knowledge and experience with others through his popular YouTube and Instagram channels and private lessons. We also touch on a few encounters including the Serge anniversary show in San Francisco, the launch of the Buchla Red Panel series at NAMM, and most recently, his duet with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025 in Los Angeles.

To find out more about Todd Barton and his work, please visit his website: https://www.toddbarton.com/

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Todd Barton as sonic adventurer and musician in multiple worlds
03:20 Serge, Buchla and Hordijk
08:52 Barton's long relationship with Buchla instruments
13:32 The Buchla Red Panel series, and other 100-series re-creations
18:07 The myriad possibilities of the Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator
21:15 YouTube and Instagram demos and private lessons for modular synthesis
29:48 Performing with Suzanne Ciani at Buchla & Friends 2025
33:55 Community and the future of making music with signals
36:17 Conclusion

Our highlight video from Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton duo at Buchla & Friends:
[ • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe...] [posted here] ( • Suzanne Ciani and Todd Barton live pe... ) [posted here]

Our demo and tutorial on the Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m
• Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156M: Demo a... [posted here]

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Cherry Audio Introduces KR-55C Drum Machine


Tim Shoebridge video upload by Cherry Audio

"Cherry Audio's KR-55C is a supercharged, best-of-both-worlds software emulation that combines features from two lesser-known drum machines of the post-punk era: Korg's "Rhythm 55" KR-55A and KR-55B. KR-55C boasts all the rhythms from both models, for a total of 240 factory patterns, intros, and fills. Additionally, it adds 200 original patterns and kits that cover a wider range of genres. KR-55C's user interface shifts based on whether the A or B model is selected and includes extra pages that let this beatbox "step out" even further. It features a familiar X0X-style 16-button layout for step-editing and real-time pattern programming, as well as a song mode for chaining up to 99 patterns.

More details at https://cherryaudio.com/products/kr-55c

Cherry Audio and Tim Shoebridge have again partnered to create this comprehensive introductory video that showcases the KR-55C, highlighting its pattern modes and exceptional sound design capabilities.

Available now for just $49 from cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide, KR-55C is designed to empower musicians, producers, and beatmakers with powerful groove-building tools at an unbeatable price."

Cherry Audio | Pattern Theory for KR-55C Drum Machine Preset Pack

video upload by Cherry Audio

"Additional extraordinary sounds and patterns for Cherry Audio's KR-55C drum machine plugin are available exclusively from Cherry Audio! The Pattern Theory for KR-55C Preset Pack features 100 more presets and 10 new categories by James Dyson that 'step out' even further using KR-55C's advanced voice editing, effects, and pattern chaining techniques.

Get the Pattern Theory Preset Pack and check out more audio demos at: https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets..."

Cherry Audio KR-55C - Korg's lesser-known Rhythm Engines reborn

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a very detailed demo and tutorial of the new KR-55C from Cherry Audio, a recreation of both the Korg KR-55 and KR-55B drum machines together in a single unit. We will go through all of the instrument's features, including the preset patterns, creating user patterns and songs and more. We will also explore a few of the factory presets as well as some presets in the Pattern Theory expansion pack.

00:00 Introduction
00:33 History of the KR-55 and KR-55B
01:21 Overview
2:00 Preset patterns
11:20 Mixer panel
13:40 Instrument Edit panel
18:44 User patterns
23:41 Song mode
31:29 Effects panel
37:43 Factory presets
40:12 Pattern Theory expansion pack
43:29 Conclusion
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Lets play With the 'New' Cherry Audio KR-55c Drum Machine

video upload by James Dyson

"Lets play With the 'New' Cherry Audio KR-55c Drum Machine and my Pattern Theory Pack also create and edit some sounds/patterns.

Atomika my Synth of choice to play along with."

Thursday, February 27, 2025

California Highway 2: The scenic Glendale Freeway (original soundtrack)


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a ride along California Highway 2, the Glendale Freeway. We start on Glendale Blvd in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, and then follow CA 2 onto the freeway north through Los Angeles, Glendale, and it's terminus at I-210 (Foothill Freeway) in La Canada / Flintridge. CA 2 continues north from here as the Angeles Crest HIghway.

Original soundtrack by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Arturia Jun-6 V, Wurli V, CP-70, Clavinet
Cherry Audio Pro Soloist, Chroma, Atomika, Memorymode
Vintage 1979 Minimoog
Big Fish Audio Grindhouse
AudioModeling SWAM Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
BFD drums
Various percussion instruments from the EastWest sound library

The final segment along I-210 features music from our earlier "Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway)" video • Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway): Pa...
Minimoog (1979 model, fully restored)
Cherry Audio CR-78 drum machine and Sines
Strymon Starlab
UAD Electra 88
Arturia Mellotron V and Pigments
Morphor Plectrum Karlplus-Strong module
Rossum Electro-music Morpheus Z-plane filter
East West Fab Four (bass), Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (contrabassoon), Fantasy Brass (Wagner Tubas)
AudioThing GongAmp and Reels
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00:00 Introduction
00:11 CA 2: Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles
00:57 CA 2: Glendale Freeway
4:59 Merging onto I-210 (Foothill Freeway)"

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Morphor Sequencer: A feature-rich sequencer in a tiny package


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a look at the Morphor Sequencer, a small module that contains a full-featured 4-track sequencer that can output various combinations of gate and CV. Each track offers up to 256 steps (16 paes of 16 steps), with variable page size, step length, gate length, and more.

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Overview
01:12 Track mode s election
02:10 Create a gate + CV track (w/ Morphor Plectrum)
05:35 Additional gate tracks
07:37 External clock and transport
08:44 Adding pages to a track, and step recording
12:28 Save songs (and switch to Behringer CAT for sound)
13:25 Additional track features
19:15 Conclusion
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Saturday, February 08, 2025

Timeless Garden Horizon: An enigmatic instrument for sonic exploration


video upload by CatSynth TV

"Trent of Whimsical Raps gives us a tour of the Horizon, a collaboration between Whimsical Raps and Meng Qi. It has an intriguing interface and contains a wide variety of features including arpeggiators, pinged filters, resonant filter banks, and delays."

Additional posts here.

Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Modbap Modular Trinity 2.0: a powerful and versatile drum module


video upload by CatSynth TV

"We get a tour of the new Trinity 2.0 drum module from our friends at Modbap Modular. The new version includes the ability to save up to 12 presets and choose from 6 different algorithms. Modal and FM synthesis are now available. And you can play the module directly from an MPC or other MIDI controller.

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