Looking Outside: Synthesizer and Eurorack Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"Three tracks created by using standalone synthesizers and eurorack modules. Sequenced from the Squarp Hermod+, I thought about recording everything simultaneously, but I decided to record it in groups to allow for more hands on manipulation of the equipment.

For drums, samples were loaded into the 1010music 'Bitbox Micro' with the following modules also used for processing the summed samples: Make Noise 'QPAS', Xaoc 'Koszalin', Qu Bit 'Mojave' and 'Nautilus', Erica Synths 'Blackhole DSP 2', Qu Bit 'Data Bender' (triggered/modulated using the Make Noise '0-CTRL'), and Noise Engineering 'Librae Legio'.

For synthesizers, the following hardware was used: Sonicware 'Evoke', Korg 'Arp 2600m' and 'Minilogue XD', Sequential 'OB-6 Desktop', Novation 'Peak' and 'Circuit Mono Station'.

Forward Momentum 0:00
Revival 3:59
Through the Window 8:20

Tracks are also available to download from the following link:
https://mkustomaudio.bandcamp.com/alb..."

Erica Synths x Hexinverter HEXDRUMS Now Available

video upload by Erica Synths

Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.

"PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN!

HEXDRUMS - an analog drum machine merging Erica Synths’ techno DNA with Hexinverter’s mutant circuits. Designed with respect for the classics and built for today’s performers, it captures the essence of true analog drums in a compact, powerful form.

Timeline:
00:01 - Take 1 / Fantastik
01:30 - Take 2 / Elektrik Boogie
02:02 - Take 3/ Rimshot Bass
04:04 - Take 4 / Skrrrt Skrrt
05:08 - Take 5 / IDM 5000 (with Bassline & Echolocator)
07:26 - Take 6 / 1-800-User-Sample-Gabber
08:03 - Take 7 / Small Business Techno
10:29 - Take 8 / Machine Chillwork
12:59 - Take 9 / Premium Donk
14:59 - Take 10 / Dubtech 2025 (with Pērkons HD-01)

More:
http://www.ericasynths.lv"

Erica Synths HEXDRUMS // An exploration into circuit bent 808 and 909 classic sounds // Review

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overview
3:20 Build
3:55 I/O
4:20 Bass drum 1
5:30 Bass drum 2
6:10 Machine
8:05 Snare
9:00 Clap
10:10 Rimshot
10:50 Hi hats
11:25 Cymbals
12:35 Compressor
14:10 Drive
14:45 Sequencing
17:00 Step trigs
19:10 Performance
20:20 Song mode
21:00 Settings
21:25 Pros & cons
23:55 Some jams

Spectrasonics Introduces Omnisphere 3

video upload by SpectrasonicsVIDEO

"We've been busy! :-) Omnisphere 3 is available October 21st."

00:00 Introduction
01:42 The Sounds
03:33 Global Controls
07:08 Mutations
09:10 Synthesis Features
09:42 Dual Frequency Shifter
11:13 Wavetables
12:53 Quadzone
16:30 MPE
20:53 Analog Synthesis Features
23:03 New Soundsources
23:46 Hardware Integration
26:26 New Effects
28:52 Closing



Omnisphere® is the flagship synthesizer of Spectrasonics - an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. Top artists all over the world rely on Omnisphere as an essential source of sonic inspiration. This award-winning software brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration.

Thousands of Fresh New Sounds, Faster Access, Same Size

Truly massive new factory collection of 18 stunning libraries of thousands and thousands of super creative and inspiring new sounds from the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Design team.

Curated
Rapidly find exactly the sounds you need within the highly curated new libraries, meticulously organized by type of use.

Remastered
All of the original classic Omnisphere patches have been carefully remastered and refreshed with the latest v3 features and Effects.

Optimized
With new lossless optimization technology, the stunning Omnisphere 3 sound library actually takes NO MORE hard drive space than Omnisphere 2.

New Adaptive Global Controls
Quickly customize the overall sound of a patch with the new adaptive global controls that allow easy tweaks to the most important sound characteristics:

Tone, Ambience, Filter, Envelope, Vibrato & Unison.
These smart controls automatically analyze the patch, so they always work with musical results…no matter what patch you select.

New Patch Mutations
At the click of a button, Omnisphere 3 can now instantly create fascinating and useful variations of any patch - from Subtle to Extreme! Every mutation you generate is automatically saved and you can easily come back to them later.

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Complexe PWM with the TRICOMP - Eurorack module

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"After a comparison with the TIME-SHIFTER (see the last video) [posted here], let's go back to the TRICOMP alown, this time at audio rate.
The basis for creating a square wave signal is to use a comparator, starting from a sawtooth or triangle wave. Ok, this is in all synths…
But what can you do with 3 comparators, along with a whole logic circuit connecting them? ...not to mention, if you only get pulses…

In short, a few examples of using the TRICOMP to make PWM a bit richer and more complex than usual.

Thanks to the excellent ROSSUM TRIDENT, which served as my sound source.

TRICOMP available on our web site:
https://www.larix-elektro.com/PRODUCT..."

Ghost Box / EVP spirit radio - HauntBox processed by Siluria

video upload by Gechologic

"You can connect any external device to Siluria via the line input, this might be useful also if the FM broadcast is no longer available in your country.

This is the HauntBox, more info here: https://www.resonancecircuits.com/pro...
Powered by RipCord and connected with CandyCords, you can find them here: https://myvolts.com/
(no affiliation, I just think these are great products from great makers)

The sound was recorded directly in the unit - it is possible to record the resulting mix (exactly as you hear it in the headphones) to the SD card for later use.

Halloween is approaching, get your ghosts ready! :)"



"The HauntBox:
Inspired by the spirit box/ghost radios used for paranormal investigation. The HauntBox from Resonancecircuits contains 10 sound banks of 'real world' evp captures, faux evp, radio broadcasts and atmospherics.

Each soundbank contains between 20-90 samples that are played back in a random order and will continuously loop until the next soundbank is selected.

Soundbanks:
0 - shortwave broadcasts and faux EVP
1 - global fm broadcasts and EVP captures
2 - AM/MW broadcasts and EVP
3 - southern preacher (CB radio)
4 - houdini's seance
5 - whispers
6 - end is near
7 - atmosphere I
8 - atmosphere II
9 - your soul

Controls:
on/off power switch
orange indicator led
scan push button - used to select the next soundbank
sweep control - sample playback rate/speed of transition between samples
frequency control - pitch of samples
output level control
mini jack output
powered by 9v DC input (negative centre polarity 300-900mA).
PSU not included
Closed Case Dimensions: 5.5(H) x 14.5(W) x 9.5(D)cm
Dark oak stained and waxed wood casing with metal corner embellishments.
Custom circuit and design by ResonanceCircuits"

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LoFi Future SUPER VEC 1060 Audio Reactive Analog Video Glitch FX Processor

video upload by LoFiFuture



"Available to order here: https://www.lofifuture.shop/product/s...

The SUPERVEC is a heavily modified / circuit bent video FX processor with audio reactive capabilities.

It is based on the VEC1060 video processor / enhancer. The circuit board of the VEC1060 is completely stripped of any unnecessary components from its audio mixer section and corresponding connectors / faders are removed. Every one of the original potentiometers is fully disassembled, cleaned professionally and reassembled with some high quality silicone lubricant so they operated noise free and feel smooth. Lastly the power input and power regulation circuitry is modified to use a standard 12V switching power supply.

This processor is audio reactive via its built in microphone or via the 1/4" line input. There are 3 selectable decay speeds that result in smooth audio reactivity.

The unit features 12 circuit bent effects that can be combined for a seemingly endless amount of variation. With all of the effects off the unit retains all of its original functionality."

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Block Rockin' Beats/The Chemical Brothers (Circuit Tracks Version)

video upload by Guinan

"'Back with another one of those block rockin' beats.....'
I've been searching around for an ideal Chemical Brothers track to recreate on the Circuit Tracks when up popped one of my favourite channels, ‪@smallplatesmusic‬ with a video about this classic 1997 song off the album "Dig Your Own Hole'. I've loved the band since their 'Dust Brother'/Playstation 1 days and this mix of jazz, hip-hop and breakbeats blended with their signature synths is a true anthem. (plus check out another great band, 23 Skidoo's track 'Coup' for possible 'inpiration')

See the video here [below] for his fascinating deep dive into all of the samples used and the history behind them. Highly, highly recommend for any music fan...plus also some great Koala Sample App recreations too!

After commenting I was offered access to the Koala track shown in the video, and many of the samples in this recreation come from that version. Mark this up as my first collaboration on this channel! Huge thanks for the inspiration and help ‪@smallplatesmusic‬

What you hear was all recreated on a single Novation Circuit Tracks with the drum tracks used to sequence the various samples, augmented with synth lines to underpin the sound when needed. It was recorded straight from the audio outs into a Zoom L6 without any extra synths or effects.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it and stay tuned!

More details for synth nerds.

BPM 109.
Synth 1 - sawtooth bass synth
Synth 2 - distorted PWM saw patch playing chords and stabs
Drum 1 - drum loops
Drum 2 - sequenced bass note samples
Drum 3 - vocal snatches and pitched gunshot(!) samples
Drum 4 - crash cymbal and 707 open and closed hihats"

Remaking "Block Rockin' Beats" on Koala Sampler

video upload by small plates music

"Back with another one of those..attempts to remake a dancefloor classic on my phone.

This early Chemical Brothers banger includes a lot of jazz, funk, soul and early hip-hop samples including Schoolly D’s raw intro, Wilton Felder’s (very technical...) bassline, and Bernard Purdie’s funky drum fills. I have a listen to the sample, tell you some interesting things I found out, then try to rebuild the track using Koala, showing you how it works (more or less).

Featuring nods to Grand Wizard Theodore, Afrika Islam, Adult Swim cartoons, and the Zulu Beat Show.

0:00-0:15 Intro - What are we doing here anyway?
0:23-1:10 Schoolly D "Back With Another One Of Those" vocal, Acqua Teen Hunger Force
1:10-1:45 The Crusaders bassline- Beastie Boys cover, every third 1/16th note, Wilton Felder's other credits
2:02-2:43 Using Koala for the bass and drums
2:43-4:07 Drums by Bernard Purdie- the sample machine
4:07- 5:20 "Hoooo!" - Early hip-hop artefacts, Grand Wizard Theodore
5:20-6:50 Afrika Islam on the Zulu Beats Show, waiting for MCs, 'We're about ready to rock steady'
6:50-7:36 "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", "Rocksteady" Aretha Franklin drummer
7:36-9:00 Koala workout, using the samples to recreate Block Rockin' Beats"

Adventures in Audio - Technics SX K200

video uploads by Manitou Productions

Playlist:

1. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX-K200

Part one of three episodes covering the Technics SX-K200 from 1982. In this episode we examine its current state and hear some sounds before moving on to cleaning and evaluation. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 A little sketchy
0:09 Opening titles
0:17 Intro
1:53 Power on
2:43 It makes sound
3:01 Three dead keys & problem buttons
3:32 More sounds
4:32 A look at the cartridge
4:59 Chorus effect and solo synth sounds
8:18 To the workbench!
8:42 Cleaning time!
11:50 Disassembly time!
12:48 The innards
15:23 Forensic files
18:57 Outro
19:14 Pinot's Corner

2. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX-K200 - Repair

We return to the vintage Technics SX-K200 keyboard as it undergoes minor repairs and servicing to restore functionality. Not much 'audio' this time around, but you'll see a good deal of the inner workings.

Chapters:
0:00 These come off pretty easily
0:20 Titles
0:27 The innards, freshly cleaned
1:07 Restoring the non-working keys
4:54 Removing the key-bed for cleaning
6:04 Removing the control board
8:11 Cleaning the switches and faders
10:43 Repairing the start switch
11:56 Progress report
12:25 Removing residue from a circuit board
13:24 Replacing the control board
14:38 Testing button connectivity
15:14 Removing the dead speaker
16:43 Replacing the key-bed
17:12 Cleaning under the good speaker
17:53 Repairs complete
18:23 Outro
18:58 Pinot & Ivy's Corner

3. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX K200 - Post Repair Test

In the final part of our look at the Technics SX-K200 keyboard/synthesizer, we find out how successful the repairs were and check out the sounds and functions. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 That didn't work
0:08 Titles
0:15 Intro
0:55 Testing the keys
1:45 'One finger'
2:44 The sliders
2:55 Rhythms
4:22 Fill in & intro
5:04 The sounds
9:56 Organ tremolo
10:39 Celeste & chorus
12:01 The solo synth sounds
13:37 Green LEDs
13:55 Transpose
14:50 Technichord
15:59 Demo tunes
18:06 The memory pack
18:47 Outro
19:32 Pinot & Ivy's Corner

Roland Introduces the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator w/ TR-808 and TR-909 Analog Drum Circuitry

video uploads by RolandChannel

The TR-1000 is available now for $2,699.99. Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"The TR-1000’s analog engine features 16 of the most coveted circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909, faithfully recreated from the original designs with detailed engineering and carefully selected modern components. Alongside the TR-1000’s analog voices are powerful digital sounds driven by Roland’s latest advancements, including 21 circuit-bent TR-808 and TR-909 models built with Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, FM percussion, virtual analog tones, and a deep PCM library for sonic exploration and fresh textures."

Playlist:

1. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Egyptian Lover Performance
2. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Everything You Need to Know

User videos followed by hi-res pics and the press release:

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MACHINA BRISTRONICA w/ Stromkult

video uploads by Stromkult

Playlist:

1. MPE on Supercritical Synthesizer Redshift 6 - Bristonica 25

Now capable of MPE!

The latest Redshift update introduces MPE functionality.
This feature, which addresses frequent customer requests, enables compatibility with MPE-capable controllers, such as the LinnStrument.

2. Verbos Electronics Multistage 16- Bristronica 25

New evolution of the Voltage Multistage, one of the first Verbos Modules.
The original Voltage Multistage has an analog sequencer core with several unique features that allow it to function as a sequencer with switchable slides on each step, multistage envelope of any length with sustain on any stage, any shape of LFO, voltage quantizer, and more.

The Voltage Multistage 16 is no longer based on a CMOS counter core, but is built around discrete transistor stages, which enables gate inputs on each stage. This allows external gates to jump it to any stage, multiple loops and sequences that start at one stage and then enter into a loop later.

3. Ohm Force Bohm - Bristronica 25

Explore uncharted kick territory. Choose from nine unique models (and counting) and let the randomizer surprise your creativity. Precision sound-shaping knobs with wide sweet spots make flawless tweaks effortless.

4. TouellSkouarn - Bristronica 25

Gael is revealing the modules that are currently housed in his suitcase. Including the Strakal Brulu and the one and only Germanium Mixer. If you check the prices of old Germanium mixers, such as the Siemens, you will see that this one is a real bargain. As always, there is a lovely sound at his booth; no sine is allowed to pass through this Eurorack system.

TouellSkouarn: Squaring your sines since 2010

5. Crosspatch Triggerpad Updates - Launchpad Sequencer - Bristronica 25

Mitja tells us the latest news about his module at this year's Machina Bristonica. The Triggerpad module converts your Launchpad into a standalone Eurorack. This allows you to repurpose an older Launchpad that might be gathering dust for your Eurorack system. The workflow is super simple and hands-on. You have features such as polymeter per track, swing and micro steps at your fingertips. The new features are BPM modulation and triplets.

6. UDO Audio DMNO 8-voice 2-part multitimbral - Bristonica 25

We have just had the opportunity to take a first look at the new, innovative synth from UDO Audio: the DMNO.
Here's a short interview and sound demo from George!

Features:
8 voice polyphonic, with 4 ‘super’ voices when in Binaural mode. Binaural mode gives each channel (ear) a full synthesizer voice with independent detuning and modulation, creating an expansive, rich and texturally wide sound 2-Part Multitimbral, comprising 2 independent hybrid synthesizers, each with its own dedicated set of front-panel controls
8 selectable ‘Play Modes’ that immediately reconfigure DMNO’s signal flow, redefining how its two independent synth engines interact with one another

7. Teaching Machines FuzzBillon: Numerical Tone Switching – Bristronica 25

Instead of using potentiometers for the device's settings, Teaching Machines uses numerical switches. This offers the advantage of total recall. The effects range from subtle overdrive to screaming distortion and are based on a completely analogue circuit with amplification devices from Germanium to Silicon and light-emitting diodes. Shipping soon!

0:00 Intro / Explanation 3:34 Sound Demo

Born Slippy/Underworld (Circuit Tracks Instrumental)

video upload by Guinan

"This iconic tune (featured in the movie, ‘Trainspotting’) is another classic piece of techno from Underworld. This is a bit of a test if I could get anywhere near the sound using just the Circuit Tracks. The main iconic sound synth was apparently produced using a Waldorf Microwave which is a very different synth architecture than the Tracks.

This version was programmed and recorded straight from the Novation Circuit Tracks.

More details for synth nerds.
140BPM
Synth 1 – Pad sound using Digital Vocal waveforms 1 & 6. The original pad has a very sampled vocal tone from the wavetable used so I mixed in some modulated noise to try and get at least part of the same effect.
Synth 2 – percussive sawtooth chords with delay (apparently dotted 8ths on the original but it didn’t sound right so I’ve used 8th delay (preset 11)).
Drum 1- booming 909 techno bass drum.
Drum 2 – 909 hihats and open hihat.
Drum 3 – this might be contentious but ‘the Internet’ suggests Underworld used a loop from the sample CD ‘Best Service:Dance Mega Jungle Rave’. What you are hearing therefore is sample ‘140 25.wav’ from this set I found by searching online. Opinion suggests that even if it wasn’t from this CD both they and Underworld sampled it from the same source?
Drum 4 – this is reserved for the vocal samples – surprising how essential to the song they are!"

Discover the POWER of Feedback with Isobar's Umbra

video upload by Metamyther

"Discover Umbra, the cutting-edge stereo feedback accumulator designed for adventurous sound designers, new from Isobar. With its unique approach to feedback through a send and return effect loop, Umbra opens up massive sonic possibilities, delivering everything from subtle textures to chaotic walls of sound."

00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Vhikk X Example
04:46 - Drum Example
06:49 - Saturation
07:35 - Multigrain
08:17 - Cursus Melody

"Umbra is a dual channel feedback processor with three discrete transistor core VCA pairs. Route any eurorack-level effects, compressors or filters through its send/return paths to create feedback loops ranging from subtle textured echoes to howling walls of sound. The input level VCA is positioned before the feedback circuit, allowing time based sounds to fade naturally when the VCA is closed. A soft clipping stage after all feedback keeps levels controlled while adding nonlinearities and character. The left-right channel normalling allows for both mono-to-stereo or true stereo operation.

Features:
- Discrete transistor core VCAs for input gain (L and R), VCA pair for return gain, and VCA pair for feedback amount.
- Switchable between stereo operation and serial mono operation, where the output of the left channel enters the input on the right channel, doubling up on feedback and processing, indicated by the color of the LEDs. Orange L and R channels = Stereo operation, Orange L channel, Blue R channel = Serial operation
- Asymmetric diode soft clipping distortion at output.
Level LEDs for input level and return level, to keep feedback, drive and gain under control.

Uses:
- Adding a filter, filter bank, delay, reverb, waveshaper, or any other effect into the feedback loop.
- Heavy soft clipping distortion.
- No input feedback mixing.
- 3 stage VCA with distortion"

X1L3 - ARMALYTE - 8580 SID - 3 voice test

video upload by X1L3

"Progress on the SID chip module i've been working on in my spare time.
8580 SID in circuit.

Took a bit of trial and error making the different write routines needed to do the shared register kinds of things with the filter and stuff. But it's moved on from a single voice proof of concept to an almost fully functioning SID module now.

If you were there when the C64 was a thing, you'll know how good this thing is becoming at pretending to be the chip inside the C64 based on this tune that i knocked up quickly for it. It is pretty much doing what a SID can do in a C64. A nostalgic sound. Especially towards the end where the chip chord trills come in.

The test tune shows the different wave forms and how they sound. It confirms that the absolute ton of continuous data coming in isn't a problem. It shows the ultra fast voice multiplexing to do things like the mellow snare sound after the first four bars, and the not so fast switching in tonal variations later on. It also tells me that the click generated by using the sustain register as a voice volume control is a trivial flaw that can't even be heard here.

Tuning is a bit shabby as i don't have a precision Vref on the breaboard. It's close enough slumming it with the running hot 5v regulator for a proof of concept demo though."

Barry Schrader “Ambient : Aether”

Acclaimed electronic composer Barry Schrader has a new release out titled “Ambient : Aether”.

You can find an interview I did with him in 2015 here. It includes many of the rare and unique instruments he has used over the years. You can find additional posts featuring Barry Schrader here.

Press release follows (note the accolades):

At 80, Barry Schrader — hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a composer born to the electronic medium” — releases his first album of new music in over a decade. Ambient : Aether blends ambient textures, distortion, and noise with Schrader’s celebrated sound design, creating an immersive journey through Earth’s atmospheric layers into the unknown.

Composed in 2024–2025, the work experiments with stylistic features of ambient music and controlled distortion. While ambient elements have appeared in Schrader’s earlier works, this is the first album to intentionally embrace the style — yet it remains rooted in his techniques of musical development and timbral transformation. All sounds were created using computer and software; no acoustic sources were used.

Track List

1. Cloudrise (15:12) — Ever‑changing skies in sound.
2. Atmospheric Rivers (13:32) — Torrents of vapor dissolving into rivulets.
3. Supernal Ascent (15:50) — Layered voyage through: Troposphere [0:00], Stratosphere [2:52], Mesosphere [5:30], Thermosphere [8:30], Exosphere [12:26].
4. Aether (15:42) — At the edge of mystery.
5. Selected Review Quotes

ATMOSPHERE & IMAGERY

“Schrader feels vast, expansive, timeless.” — Perfect Circuit “Imbued with mystery… ageless appeal.” — AllMusic

TECHNICAL MASTERY

“A composer born to the electronic medium.” — Los Angeles Times “Uses timbre fully as a structural tool.” — Gramophone

EMOTIONAL IMPACT

“Conjures up a whirlwind of emotion from some primeval source.” — Bebe Barron. “…outsynthesized Tangerine Dream in its hypnotic electronic coloration.” — New York Times

Barry Schrader has been acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as “a composer born to the electronic medium” and described by Gramophone as a creator of “approachable electronic music with a distinctive individual voice to reward the adventurous.” His works for electronics, dance, film, video, mixed media, live/electro‑acoustic music, and real‑time computer performance have been presented worldwide.

He is the founder and first president of SEAMUS (Society for Electro‑Acoustic Music in the United States) and recipient of the SEAMUS Lifetime Achievement Award. Schrader has authored Introduction to Electro‑Acoustic Music and contributed to The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Grolier’s Encyclopedia, and Contemporary Music Review. He taught composition at CalArts from 1971 until his retirement in 2016 as Professor Emeritus, and has also taught at UC Santa Barbara, California State University Los Angeles, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His music is released on Innova, SEAMUS, Laurel, Opus One, Centaur, Pure Destructive Records, and Ex Machina."

You can find Barry Schrader’s full bio at https://barryschrader.com/bio-works

https://barryschrader.bandcamp.com/

SISKworks: fun with circuit-bent toys and instruments - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the circuit-bent instruments and toys from SISKworks, including a patchable Casio SK-1, a cassette-loop-based instrument, and a circuit-bent camera.

To find out more, please visit https://www.siskworks.com
More about Knobcon: https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:19 Circuit-bent SK-1
1:56 Cassettone (tape-loop instrument)
3:24 Circuit-bent toy camera
4:06 Conclusion

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: / catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Kanawha Music and Art: Long Division 2 & Filternator - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We check out the new modules from West-Virginia-based Kanawha Music and Art. Long Division 2 is a classic polyphonic divide-down voice reminiscent of the electronic organs and string machines of the 1960s and 1970s. The Filternator is a filter module based on the resonators found in 1940s Hammond organs.

To find out more, please visit http://kanawhamusic.com/
For more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Long Division 2
2:45 Filternator
3:55 Conclusion

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: / catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Filternator

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. "Filternator" module introduction

A no-talking introduction to our new module. Is it a Filter? Is it a Resonator? Yes...with a difference.

2. Filternator Stereo demo- no talking

Using two Filternator modules in parallel for stereo and the cool sounds you can make.

3. Filternator Drum & Guitar

What happens when you run a drum machine or a guitar through this module? Let's find out.

Filternator

"Is it a filter? Is it a resonator? Is it a filter bank? Yes- the new Filternator module is all of the above…with a difference. When developing the module and hearing how it treated signals, it was obviously filtering, but with high resonant peaks that were stronger than the incoming signal, at which point it was resonating up a storm. So what to call it? It’s resonating as much as it’s filtering, so we called it the Filternator!

It’s simplicity itself to use: plug your audio in the input, and the output goes to whatever you like down your signal chain. Use the wet/dry mix knob to control the amount of “filternated” signal you’d like to hear. Then comes the fun part: chose a mode, and start messing around with the switches. There’s a choice of three switches for the capacitors, and three switches for the coils used in the circuit. They can be used in any combination to set the filter frequencies and resonant peaks. If you like, automate the mix control with an external CV source. The one thing you don’t do is power it up…except for the external control voltage for the wet/dry mix, it’s completely passive! But unlike other passive filters, this design doesn’t drag down your signal level with resistors in the circuit, because there aren’t any. By using inductors instead, the signal doesn’t get attenuated as it does in a standard passive filter. Instead, it will actually boost signal levels as it nears the resonance peak.

Talk about skiff friendly, not only does it not take any power, but it’s nice and slim, just 12mm deep behind the (nice and thick aluminum) faceplate."
Long Division 2

video uploads by Kanawha Music

Playlist:

1. Long Division version II introduction

Introducing Long Division version II...in addition to the unlimited polyphony, we now have a choice of square or pulse waves, a Gate Out, illumination for the tuning trimmers, and more.

2. Long Division II with modules- Demo (no talking)

In addition to the Master Tune and Tone CV inputs, Long Division II has a Gate Out which can be used to trigger envelopes, etc. This video demonstrates some of the possibilities.

3. LD II Stereo Demo- No talking

A demonstration of Long Division II with the Stereo Mixer/Break Out helper module.

Long Division 2

"In addition to the complete features of the original Long Division module… 12 independent and free running oscillators, one for each note of the scale
Built in vibrato with speed and depth controls
Choice or organ or piano sustain
Tone Control
Variable release time
Tone and tuning CV inputs
100% analog tone generation
Plug and play operation
All 61 notes available all the time!
Long Division II also offers:
A choice of square or narrow pulse waves, great for those string machine sounds!
A Gate Out jack, to trigger envelopes on any note coming on
Internal illumination for the tuning trimmers, and
An optional stereo output!"

Acperience 1/Hardfloor (Circuit Tracks & Roland T-8 version)

video upload by Guinan

"1992's 'Acperience 1' by the German duo Hardfloor is almost peak 303 acid house. I've used the Novation Circuit Tracks with the ‪@IsotonikStudios‬ soundpack RB 303 by Yves Big City ‪@bigcitymastering‬ to emulate 2 of the 3 TB-303s used. The final pattern comes from the Roland T-8 drum machines emulation synced with the Tracks and feeding into the audio in..

The high string synth note was created on the Tracks and sampled so it could be played back on a drum pad.

Everything you hear was programmed and played live on these two machines and the mixed audio was recorded straight from the Tracks output."

And the original:


video upload by HRDFLR

Can BabyAudio Tekno Rumble? 🔥 5 Things to Love + 3 I Wish It Had

video upload by Solidtrax

"Can it? Well, let’s find out in this video. I #demo one of my factory presets for ‪@BABYAudio-official‬ Tekno, called 'Get Tekno To Rumble.'

I also share 5 things I love about the plugin and 3 features I’d love to see in a future update.

Get #BabyAudio #Tekno here: https://babyaud.io/tekno - Intro offer available.

Get quality custom #sounds and read reviews at: https://www.solidtrax.nl"

Tekno - Baby Audio - Official Tutorial

video upload by Baby Audio





PRODUCE DRUMS WITHOUT SAMPLES
Stop browsing for the perfect sample and create your own infectious electronic drum sounds instead – with total control.

Tekno offers 18 fully synthesized drum engines, spanning kicks, snares, clap, hats, percussion and more. Craft unique drum kits full of punch and analog flavor to suit any musical genre.

Use MIDI to sequence Tekno directly. Or simply drag and drop your sounds into any DAW or folder for external sequencing.

NEXT-GENERATION DRUM SYNTHESIS
To build Tekno we teamed up with Jatin Chowdhury, one of the leading engineers in analog circuit modeling. Our goal was to create a modern spiritual successor to the legendary drum machines of the 20th century. Not an emulation, but more.

Tekno stands on the shoulders of classic drum machines but hits deeper and harder. It utilizes a combination of circuit-modeling and cutting edge DSP to deliver the punchiest synthesized drums ever put in a plugin.

DEEP TWEAKING OR FAST INSPIRATION
Click the ‘Gear’ icons next to any synth voice or FX section to unlock deep calibration and circuit-bending options.

Or hit the onboard ‘Dice’ icons to let Tekno’s smart random-algorithm generate all-new drums with every click.

You can also start from the 73 global presets and 1314 individual voice presets by leading sound designers such as Richard Devine, Mr. Bill, Virtual Riot and Yoad Nevo.

Circuit Bent Feedback Generator / Video Synth / Video processor by LoFi Future

video upload by LoFiFuture

"A rough and ready demo of this one off feedback generator I built a while back using a fancy-schmancy Silicon Image iScan Pro!

Availible to order here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.

The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.

The main control surface features:
-3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels
-5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness
-6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!

The unit features a 12V power input a composite output (PAL and NTSC) and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)"



"This feedback generator / video synth is based on a very nice Silicon Image iScan composite to VGA scaler that features analog potentiometers to control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness. This is something I have not been able to find on another model of composite to VGA converter and they seem fairly hard to come by.

This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.

The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.

The main control surface features:
-3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels
-5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness
-6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!

The unit features a 12V power input a composite output and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)

The enclosure is entirely 3D printed using olive green PETG.

Specifications:
PAL and NTSC composite video out
12V Power Input (power supply included)
Built in 4" preview monitor
Dimensions - 22 x 15 x 8cm"

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Bad Dog Designs OSPRAY 8 Drum Synthesizer

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"I have been very privileged to test, advise, and consult with Paul at Bad Dog Designs on this brilliant drum synthesizer. Taking circuit designs that were over 40 years old, published in E&MM magazine, Paul has recreated and refined these three drum synth designs to create OSPRAY-8, a "vintage" 21st century drum synthesizer.

Four drum modules, three cymbal modules and a clap module, triggerable via MIDI or CV and with a stereo audio output or individual mono outputs per drum, this is the sound of the nascent analog drum synth of the 1980s in a beautiful handmade case.

For more information and details on how to get your hands on one, contact Bad Dog Designs to register your interest.

https://www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk/con..."

OSPRAY8 Analogue Percussion Synthesizer Demos

video upload by Bad Dog Designs

"After about 4 months on and off, I've got my percussion Synthesizer in a state where I'm happy with the look and sounds :)

All original 1980's circuit designs with just a few component changes for later IC's, and of course Midi In and through as well as individual trigger inputs.

The OSPRAY-8 ( Old School Percussion Right At Ya! ) comprises 8 individual modules, arranged as 4 X Drum modules / 3 X Cymbal modules / 1 X Handclap module. There is then a final control module that handles midi, midi channel selection and Stereo output.

The Drum Module can generate a multitude of sounds from Bass drums to Snares, Toms, Rimshots, bleeps and other weird and wonderful sounds.

The Cymbal Module can generate Open and Closed Hi-Hats, Gongs, Cowbells as well as other metallic oddness.

The Handclap does as it says, but will generate multiple claps with full control of frequency / resonance / ambience etc.

As each module has it's own line out and trigger in, you can join two together, so you can combine a handclap with a drum and get a really sharp and punchy snare for example.

The front panel is machined from a single piece of aluminium, the lettering engraved into the surface for a well engineered finish. The Casing is still in development, but you can see a mock up in the clip.
All the audio is straight out of the OSPRAY-8 with no processing."


via Bad Dog Designs

"The Ospray-8 is a fully Analogue percussion synthesizer, housed in a free standing desktop format. The sounds are produced by entirely analogue electronic modules, tailored for different percussive sound types. The Ospray-8 contains 8 modules connected together, comprising of 4 X Drum Modules, 3 X Cymbal Modules and 1 X Handclap module. There is then a housekeeping module that handles midi control, and stereo outputs."

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