SOMA ROAT + Bastl Kastles: The Chaos Button Beckons

video upload by Infin-D

"I picked up a used SOMA Rumble of Ancient Times several weeks ago and have been messing around with this crazy little synth. The wonderfully noisy jams by @ImmerhinHalbzwo inspired me to finally do one of my own. The ROAT can sound lovely and melodic but it has this button labelled simply 'CHAOS'. Pushing it scrambles all of the parameters of the four synth voices in unpredictable ways, including how they react with each other. That's what's happening here, locking one or more of the oscillators into "drone" mode will sometimes cause a noisy, harsh modulation that is absolutely primal, hence the name of the thing.

Rhythm comes from the Bastl Kastle Drum, going through the Kastle 2 FX Wizard on the "Shifter" setting. They clock the looper on the ROAT and get some delay from the Korg NTS-1 MKii.

Recorded live on the Zoom L6, audio normalized in Audacity.

Vintage Infindibulum on Bandcamp:
https://thisco.bandcamp.com/album/inf..."

Making music with Kastle 2 Wave Bard │Bastl Instruments Presents: Orinoko

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Bastl's garden had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend and artist Adéla Konečná – Orinoko. Among the Bastl Crew, she is known as the "Queen of Kastles," as we have seen her bend these little machines to her will many times during our Bastl Jams and her other shows. Watch Orinoko weave a dark yet delicate musical thread with the OG Kastle Drum and two Kastle 2 Wave Bards.
Thanks Orinoko!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Orinoko's Setup
04:51 Jam n. 1
05:46 Orinoko's approach to making music
07:03 Jam n. 2

Bastl Softpop SP2 Jam 28 (with Kastle DRUM and PO-35 speak)

video upload by alloutofsync

"Softpop roars!"

Sound Input on Sequential Pro 3 & more

video upload by CaptainTsiou

"for the input i used the bastl kastle drum.

for clock i used a dirty volca, it is 120bpm."

Bastl Kastle 2 FX WIZARD #1 (with ARP, DRUM and tonic)

video upload by alloutofsync

First jam & unboxing - Kastle 2 FX Wizard

video upload by Stazma

"I guess it's all in the title hahaha. Just trying the thing out with what I had on the shooting desk when I received it: a 880 drum machine by System80 & my Intellijel eurorack system (happy 15 years Intellijel by the way)."

Bastl Introduces Kastle 2 FX Wizard

Kastle 2 FX Wizard 🎧 Best with headphones video upload by Bastl Instruments

"We’re blissed to announce the Kastle 2 FX Wizard—a portable, patchable multi-effects processor and the newest addition to our pocketable, battery-powered mini-modular Kastle family.

Kastle 2 builds on the success of our accessible and affordable mini-modular format, which began with the Bitranger in 2016, followed by the Kastle Synth later that year, and expanded with Kastle 1.5 (2017), Kastle Drum (2020), and Kastle Arp (2023).

Kastle 2 is a completely redesigned model that offers enhanced connectivity and significantly improved audio quality with a new stereo architecture.

Kastle 2 FX Wizard focuses on processing sounds—texturizing or completely transforming them in a fun and unique way through its mini patch bay. With stereo input and output, along with sync input and output, it integrates smoothly with other gear, becoming a powerful, semi-autonomous co-creator. Power options include 3x AA batteries or USB-C."

"The Kastle 2 FX Wizard is available now for 160 € ex. VAT (approx. 190 € with VAT) and shipping at the end of November 2024"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.



Features
● 9 FX modes
— delay (max time in stereo is 1.15s)
— flanger
— freezer
— panner
— crusher
— slicer
— pitcher
— replayer
— shifter
● Stereo audio processing at 44kHz/16-bits
● Time parameter with attenuverting modulation (S&H or free)
● Feedback parameter with attenuverting modulation
● AMOUNT mix with attenuverting modulation
● FILTER in the feedback with Lowpass/Highpass
● STEREO detuning for each FX MODE
● FX MODE cv input with attenuation to change modes with CV
● TRIG input to synchronize effects with tempo
● LFO - triangle and pulse output, reset input, attenuverting modulation, synced or free
● T empo generator with tap tempo and divider with external clock
● Pattern generator (tempo synced) with GATE and CV output and patch programmability
● patchable envelope follower
● stereo input with input gain (up to +12db), accepts up to 6 Vpp signal
● stereo output capable of driving headphones up to 250 Ohm
● analog sync input
● analog sync output

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Bastl Kastle Arp #23 (with Kastle DRUM and tonic)

video upload by alloutofsync

"I created a rhythm pattern with tonic that evokes a sense of ancient times. On top of that, I intentionally added inorganic noise percussion from DRUM and a melody from ARP. The performance itself is improvised. In post-production, I added reverb and delay.

0:40 Patch note"

Kastle Tutorial #2 (Sync DRUM and ARP)

video upload by alloutofsync

alloutofsync Kastle Tutorials

"This is a short tutorial video introducing how to synchronize two Kastle devices, DRUM and ARP. I hope this video will be helpful for those who are new to the Kastle devices or still figuring out how to synchronize them."

Kastle Tutorial #1 (Kastle DRUM)

video upload by alloutofsync

alloutofsync Kastle Tutorials

"This is a short tutorial video introducing a simple patch for the Kastle Drum. It features a basic rhythm with just two sounds, but there's room for further development. I hope this video will be helpful for those who are new to the Kastle Drum or still figuring out how to use it.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

Bastl Kastle Arp #21 (with Kastle DRUM)

video upload by alloutofsync

"The great thing about the Bastl Kastle is that you can enjoy improvising without any pressure, simply by patching the wires as you feel and turning the knobs."

Bastl Kastle Arp #20 (with Kastle DRUM)

video upload by alloutofsync

"Sloppy arcade feel ...

0:12 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

Bastl Kastle Arp #18 (with Kastle DRUM)

video upload by alloutofsync

Generative CLOSE ENCOUNTERS road trip with norns “pixels”, Wingie MKii, Bastl Kastle Drum & TX-6

video upload by Arman Bohn

"Devils Tower is on the horizon. Pixel static notes and MIDI data. The Kastle excites the Wingie.

Alien welcome melodies played backwards and forwards, but probably never in the right order. Only 1970s practical effects here. Or is it all just CG?"

Digital Drum Dose Sample Pack by Goldbaby Samples

video upload by GoldbabySamples

"Digital Drum Dose. Available now: https://www.goldbaby.co.nz/ddd.html

Digital hardware drums from 1999-2022. ER-1, MachineDrum, Nord Drum 2, Kastle, Razzamatazz, Volca Drum, Double Drummer, Neuron, Peaks. Very punchy and very usable in a variety of different genres."

SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10 Set for 21/22/23 April 2023 in NANTES / FRANCE

SYNTHFEST FRANCE 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10

IN BRIEF
The coolest French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers. The annual meeting of synth addicts in Nantes with exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demos, and the biggest synthesizer raffle ever made in the world.

FOCUS
. 10th edition of the festival.
. Concert Joachim Garraud.
. Concerts Olivier Delevingne / Marco Caro / Maman Küsters
. More than 50 exhibitors.
. Showcases Moonya / Alaskam / Nairod.
. First official tribute to Vangelis organized by Frederick Rousseau.
. UNAC / SynthFest Awards.
. Demonstrations / DIY workshops.
. Immersive 3D music experience.
. Huge synth raffle.


RAFFLE
The SynthFest France offers this year a particularly exceptional raffle. With more than 12000€ of prizes, this contest is simply the biggest synthesizer giveaway ever organized.

Tickets at 10€ and number of tickets limited to 2000.
Raffle open online until April 19th 2023, and on site until April 23rd 2023.
Drawing on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 4pm, French time.
It is not necessary to be present at the draw to win a prize.

Tickets: https://www.synthfestfrance.com

1 - Expressive E - Osmose
2 - Kodamo - Mask1
3 - Paire d’enceintes Adam Audio - A7V
4 - La Voix du Luthier - La Voile
5 - Arturia - MiniFreak
6 - Korg - Drumlogue
7 - Paire d’enceintes Nord - Monitor V2
8 - Aodyo - Anyma Phi SE
9 - Ina-GRM Tools Complete II
10 - Dreadbox Erebus Reissue
11 - Novation - Circuit Rhythm
12 - Joranalogue - Eurorack Step 8
13 - Faselunare 4 - Vega Eurorack drum module
14 - MOK - Pack VST - Waverazor / MiniRaze / Filtryg
15 - Bastl Instruments - Microgranny
16 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 BK
17 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 WH
18 - Erica Synths - Eurorack module surprise
19 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle Drum
20 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle 1.5
21 - La Touche Musicale - Licence logicielle


JOACHIM GARRAUD
The 10th edition of SynthFest France strikes hard, with Joachim Garraud in concert, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 pm. The French producer and artist will be back in Nantes, his hometown, for this exceptional evening. Joachim Garraud will present a preview of the film "Modular California Vibes", a documentary on electronic music creation on board his solar mobile studio where 4 producers will record 4 original tracks in 4 unusual places during 4 days, thanks to the sun. A debate will follow the unique screening of this film in France, to then give way to a concert. Joachim Garraud at SynthFest France, the musical event in Nantes not to be missed.


EXHIBITORS / PARTICIPANTS / PARTNERS
Alaskam, Alexis Faucomprez, Algam, Aodyo, Arturia, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, Dreadbox, Eric Mouquet / Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare /, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric Rible, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular / Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR, Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, MOK / Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Moonya, Muse Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, SyntheGrall / Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular / Christian Foucaud, PWM, Sifasile, SynthR / Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, SynthFood, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, Tony T-Steel / Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum – 3D project / Eliane Blaise / Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vkgoeswild / Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synth @ Co, UNAC / Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs, Willow Whisper / Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth / Yves Usson.

Bastl Drum Kastle - Eurorack version(s)

video upload by John Schussler

"Bastl created the Drum Kastle as an offshoot of the Kastle portable sound maker. It's now available in Eurorack by a couple makers who've adapted it for the 3U format, with appropriate cv controls.

I was curious to see if there was much sound difference between the two, given they're working from the same basic circuit design. There are a few differences, but do they radically change the experience? Inquiring minds want to know.

No other modules involved. Just Kastles.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Drum Kastle
12:48 Rythm Lab"

Shores ambient generative soundscape w/ monome norns “pixels” and Bastl Kastle drum

video upload by Arman Bohn

"Sine waves splashing over a 'pixels' beach with the @bastlinstruments Kastle drum providing pseudo random percussion.

Tried to create a more easy to listen to vibe for work."

Rhythmic Pulses w/ Mengqi Wingie MKii + Bastl Kastle Drum & Phantasmal Force

video upload by Arman Bohn

"Another exploratory resonant jam sendingbthe @bastlinstruments Kastle into the @mengqimusic Wingie MKii. Everything sounds good through the Wingie. Chords for the left and right resonant filters are once again being sent from the Phantasmal Force controller I’m finishing up. I just realized the chords offset wasn’t saving to presets on the Phantasmal Force. Fixed it but there is still more to double check."

Phantasmal Force micro MIDI controller + kasser arcade + bastl kastle drum + 1010 Bluebox

video upload by Arman Bohn

"Phantasmal Force micro MIDI controller triggering chords on the kasser arcade FM synth with the little kastle spitting out drum noise. The Phantasmal Force sent the MIDI program change message to load a custom sound off of the SD card in the arcade before I started the video. Pretty helpful and simple way to send PC messages.


Program changes light up red on the Phantasmal Force. Notes are blue, CCs yellow and transport messages are green.

#diy #synth #arduino #electronicmusic #noise #jamuary2023 #midicontroller #tinystudio #tinysynth"