Nonlinear Labs C15 - CINEMATIC - the new Sound Designer Bank by Kevin Schroeder (Hans Zimmer)

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"In this video, Tim Sund introduces all 51 presets of the new CINEMATIC Bank by German sound designer Kevin Schroeder. In this sound set Kevin draws from the full and proves why film composer Hans Zimmer has entrusted him with the sound design for his film scores since Wonder Woman 1984.

In all examples the ribbons display the movement of the two expression pedals.
The sound was recorded directly with the C15's internal recorder and was not processed in any way.

Kevin´s bank as well as the banks of the other sound designers, who have created sounds for the C15, can be downloaded here: https://www.nonlinear-labs.de/support...

Video recording, editing and presentation: Tim Sund

www.nonlinear-labs.de"

Waldorf Discontinues the Quantum MK2

Waldorf is discontinuing the Quantum MK2. Check with dealers on the right, and Reverb, on availability.

The following is a recap from the Waldorf website for the archives.

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Sequential DrumTraks 12-Voice Drum Machine SN 2521

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"Fully programmable classic 80s digital EPROM-based drum machine, favored by the likes of Kevin Smith of Tame Impala, Chromeo, Daft Punk, and more. Great alternative to the increasingly common and perhaps now-overused LinnDrum sound. Includes all original stock EPROMs. These can be swapped for alternate sounds using existing EPROM chips, or chips from any of several chip burning services who can burn your custom samples onto chips for you — or DIY for those brave enough to tackle it.

Machine is in perfect working order with no issues. A few bumps, dents, and scrapes, but overall great condition, with only relatively light wear on wooden side panels. Newly pro serviced with jacks, pots, and buttons cleaned and lubed as needed, common points of failure inspected, reflowed where necessary and given the all-clear, and installation of a brand new internal battery holder and fresh battery. The battery powers the RAM while the machine is off to save your programs and patterns, and needs to be replaced every 5-7 years. The holder replaces a soldered-in battery and allows you to swap the battery without having to hand the machine off to a technician to remove the old one and solder in a new one."

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Emulator II 40th Anniversary | Podcast

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"In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking E-mu Systems Emulator II sampler, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan and Paul Wiffen share inside stories of the development and manufacture of the instrument, their struggles to get around the technological limitations of the time and how the instrument was widely adopted by bands, artists and pop culture.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - The Origins Of The Emulator
03:59 - The E-mu Name
04:57 - Kevin's Background
08:09 - Paul's Background
11:19 - The Motivation For Creating Emulator II
16:26 - Specific Challenges
25:19 - The Challenges Of Adding Hard Drives
30:35 - How Did The Iconic Industrial Design Come About?
35:11 - Having Two Disc Drives
38:22 - How Artists Responded To The Emulator II
46:46 - Using Sampling To Create Novelty Sounds
56:08 - Kevin's Contribution To Ferris Bueller's Day Off
57:37 - The Legacy Of The Emulator II And Sampling

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This is Orchid by Telepathic Instruments

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Word is this is a project by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala.

"This is Orchid, an advanced chord generating hardware synthesizer developed for songwriters, producers and musicians to expand the possibilities of songwriting and musical exploration.

Using the synth’s unique chord logic system, users can craft seemingly endless variations of chords with ease and precision, together with its unprecedented chord voicing system that pitches and positions chords at the turn of a single dial. This process effectively expands the potential of the chords to an entire piano’s key set, not just the 12 velocity sensitive keys found on the unit.

Users can then use 'Performance' modes (Strum, Slop, Arpeggiator, Pattern and Harp) to shape and alter the chords to maximise creative expression. All this is brought into sonic existence by a rich polyphonic synth engine (virtual analogue, FM and reed piano emulation) with lush onboard ambient and modulation FX, plus a separate bass synth engine solely for bottom-end accompaniment.

When it’s time to go mobile the Orchid boasts stereo built-in speaker and long-life rechargeable battery charged via USB-C. Speaking of USB-C, the Orchid is capable of sending chords in MIDI form straight to the DAW exactly as they are crafted in the unit, or traditional 5-pin MIDI if you just want to talk straight to your beloved old poly.

Orchid. For Chords.

Video Credits:

Director + Editing: Ryan Fielding
DOP: Thomas Dunphy
Talent: Thomas Manson, Banjo Lucia + Adrian Dzvuke
Creative Team: Love & Money Agency
Production Team: Jules Weston + Sophie Parker

Key Locations:

Lucinda’s Everlastings - Kojonup WA
Golden Valley Tree Park - Balingup WA
Tone City Recording Studios - Injidup WA"

GHOSTBUSTERS: The Academy (feat. Maria DeFreitas & Kevin Wyman)

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"What supernatural surprises await our courageous, crime-fighting duo?

CREDITS

'GHOSTBUSTERS THEME' originally by Ray Parker Jr.

Maria DeFreitas as 'Dr. Peter Venkman'
Kevin Wyman as 'Ray Stantz'
& feat. Kevin Wyman as 'THE GHOST'

Drums & synths programmed on Korg Gadget"

Custom Chrome Roland TR-808 w/ Decksaver Lid

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This one is in via M Me.

From the listing:

"Roland TR-808 Classic 80's Analogue Drum Machine W/ Custom Faceplate - 240V

The TR-808 is arguably the greatest drum machine of all time.

This classic beast uses analogue synthesis to create its sounds and eventually become the signature beatbox used in most R&B and hip-hop as well as a lot of dance and techno music. Booming bass kicks, crispy snares and a distinctive cowbell sound made famous in the 1980's are all part of the 808 and its famous sound!

Its 16 drum sounds include the famous boomy 808 kick, snare, low/mid/high toms, low/mid/high congas, rimshot, claves, hand clap, maracas, cowbell, cymbal, open hi-hat, closed hi-hat and accent. Most of the sounds can be edited. Bass Drum and Cymbal (tone, decay), Snare (tone, snappy), Toms and Congas (tuning), Open Hat (decay). All sounds have individual volume controls and individual outputs.

Its unique sound and analogue allure has allowed it to find a long-lasting home in many forms of music. Ultimately, the 808 has become one of the more important and famous drum machines in the history of music.

Notable users of the 808 are Aphex Twin, 808 State, Kevin Parker, Daft Punk, The Prodigy, Faithless, Jimi Tenor, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Edgar, Freddy Fresh, Richie Hawtin, Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre, Marvin Gaye, Luke Vibert, LL Cool J, Ice Cube, the Beastie Boys, Nick Rhodes, Puff Daddy, Prince, Kanye West, Jamie XX, Moby, Herbie Hancock, Air, RZA, Liam Howlett and too many more!

This particular 808 has a custom chrome look faceplate which gives us sort of Egyptian Lover vibes (Have you seen his custom units?). This may make it difficult to use for those unfamiliar with the machine. However, we're sure you'd be able to work it out!"

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Patch Study 02 (Noise Engineering basimilus iteritas alter, ataraxic iteritas, Rossum Morpheus)

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Hans Zimmer - The LegendHZ Synth Preset Demonstration

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"Synapse Audio - The Legend HZ
All patches by Kevin Schroeder & Hans Zimmer
Available at: https://www.synapse-audio.com/thelege..."

Hans Zimmer shows off his new synthesizer THE LEGEND HZ

video upload by Kevin Schroeder

"This synthesizer was created with the collaboration of Hans Zimmer, Kevin Schroeder and Synapse Audio. Already used in the Hollywood movies, Dune 1 and Dune 2, James Bond No time to die, Top Gun Maverick and The Creator."

See the announcement post here, and additional posts here.

Kevin’s Omni II and RE-150

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"Here is Kevin’s overhauled Omni and his working RE-150. This is an Omni from the deepest depths of hell, but really what Omni isn’t?"

Hans Zimmer presents THE LEGEND HZ Synthesizer

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The Legend HZ Preset Demo

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"Demonstration of select factory presets by Kevin Schroeder."


via Synapse Audio

"Developed in collaboration with iconic and multiple-award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer, The Legend HZ builds on the legacy of its predecessor, The Legend.

The result of this collaborative effort is an analog modeled software synth which is uniquely positioned for use in modern film scoring and music production applications. Most importantly, it retains this position while faithfully recreating the sonic characteristics of the original hardware.

The Legend HZ has been designed with great care and attention to detail, so that no opportunities were missed to create a software synth which is both highly usable and insanely versatile. It is at heart the product of the combined knowledge of a genre-defining composer and Synapse Audio’s experience emulating an industry-defining synthesizer.

Building on the success of The Legend, we’ve teamed up with Hans Zimmer to mark new ground in analog modeling synthesis. Multiple features have been added to The Legend HZ that were previously unavailable with The Legend. These include an additional three oscillators (and with them an added polyphony setting), a modulation matrix, a 32-step sequencer, an MSEG for added modulation controls, and an expanded effects section.

The Legend HZ even contains a fixed filter bank that was modeled after Hans Zimmer's personal Vintage 914 Fixed Filter Bank, an exceptional and rare piece of hardware.

Moreover, 200 factory presets developed jointly by expert sound designer Kevin Schroeder and Hans Zimmer have been added. The factory soundbank gives anyone access to a wide range of cinematic-style sounds, while The Legend HZ itself provides access to some of the very tools used by them.

The Legend HZ is available in VST®, AAX and Audio Unit formats, and supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), as well as the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS).

The Legend HZ features summary
Accurate circuit simulation
6 high-quality VA oscillators
8x oversampled engine
Comprehensive effects section
Unison, Mono, 4-,8- and 12-voice Polyphony modes
Support for MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
Advanced Arpeggiator/Sequencer
Available as VST, Audio Unit and AAX

Kevin Shields “City Girl” Buchla Cover

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BAF 2024: Soma - Enner

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"At Buchla And Friends 2024, Sonic State caught up with Kevin at the Soma booth to find out more about the Enner synthesizer, which, due to increasing popularity, Soma have been ramping up production. The synth boasts a psychedelic aesthetic and excels at generating noisescapes while also offering the flexibility for melodic performances via its (we think copper) touch pads.

Enna is slightly reminiscent of the Lyra synthesizer, but with a pulse output section and a built-in piezo microphone, activated by a large pad. The Enner has a delay line with feedback and time controls for the left and right lines, and Kevin demonstrated the Bizarre Control which adds pseudo random modulation to the delay line leading to some screamy noise textures. The touchplates respond to touch, and Kevin even demonstrated the use of a metal scouring pad to create some crunchy tones. Enner can also be used as an external effects processor, to add some strange to your incoming signal.

Enner Price: 799 USD"

NAMM 2024 - FL Studio - Kepler

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State had the opportunity to interview Kevin from FL Studio about the new Kepler synthesizer. Inspired by the Juno-6, Kepler offers a range of features including the famous arpeggio section, LFO, DCOs with sub-oscillator and sub-noise, filters with high-pass and VCF, VCA, envelope, and chorus. One notable highlight is the vintage chorus, which has been so well-replicated that it has become a standalone plugin. Users have control over different modes, time delays, feedback, high-pass position, start phase, left-right phase relationship, modulation type, tempo syncing, noise, and noise gate. Kepler is included in the producer edition of FL Studio and is also available for download as a demo."

Cinematic Dark Sequences for Iridium & Quantum - Soundset Demo - by Kevin Schroeder / DejaVu Sound

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'Soundset available at: https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

The new soundset offers 64 "Cinematic Dark Sequences" and impressive soundscapes can be created in no time at all. A unique skill of Kevin Schroeder's that no one can quickly imitate and which Hans Zimmer has also appreciated time and again. Kevin Schroeder has once again provided his sounds and sequences for the current blockbuster "The Creator" and one or two patches were actually used in the film.

Kevin Schroeder „DejaVu Sound“ is an international sound designer. He has worked with Trevor Morris, Paul Haslinger and Hans Zimmer on various film scores such as Wonder Woman 1984, Top Gun Maverick, James Bond and Dune 2020. His sound sets for Iridium and Quantum (OS 3.0 and higher) are a real enrichment and allow a direct entry into the world of "film music.

00:00 Start
00:26 Static Process
00:37 German Army
00:50 Dark Dystopian
01:09 Forgotten Souls
01:28 Night Owl
02:00 Automatic Call
02:15 Battery Man
02:26 The Laudation
02:42 Contaminated
03:01 Lonely House
03:36 Head of Bass
03:53 Berlin Patrol
04:13 Battle Beat
04:30 Crazy Frog
04:47 Rosetta
05:12 Deep Cave
05:38 Land of Sun
06:11 Relaxing"

Demo ONE - 90s House Dream - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yves Big City

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AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/9...

"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the "90s House Dream" sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.

The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity

In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.

Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons

The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title "Godfather of House."

The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.

In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.

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90s House Dream - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by Yves Big City

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"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the '90s House Dream' sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.

The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity

In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.

Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons

The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title 'Godfather of House.'

The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.

In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.

A Portal to the 90s House Scene

'90s House Dream' isn't just a sound pack; it's a tribute to a timeless era. Each element is carefully crafted to transport you back to a time when house music was more than just a genre - it was a movement, a unifying force. It's a tribute to timeless creations, offering producers and music enthusiasts a chance to relive and reinvent the sounds that shaped a generation.

At a glance:

Pack Highlights: A Fusion of Past and Future

Energize Your Tracks: This pack offers 64 patches, each designed to embody the essence of classic 90s house music. From deep and driving basslines that capture the genre's soulful roots to rhythmic chords that resonate with the era's upbeat energy, and pulsating leads that echo the timeless melodies of house classics.

Deep, Dancefloor-Ready Drums: At the core of house music is its unmistakable beat, and with 64 drum sounds, this pack delivers just that. Each drum has been carefully selected and processed using a Studer tape A800, ensuring a sound that is both deep and punchy, perfect for creating tracks that resonate with the authentic feel of a 90s dancefloor.

Craft Your Unique Sound: The pack also includes 20 creatively inspired sessions. These sessions are more than just sound collections; they are gateways to musical exploration, offering a range of sonic landscapes from the nostalgic beats of retro house to the innovative rhythms of modern productions.

Broad Compatibility: Understanding the diverse needs of today's producers, "90s House Dream" is made to fit into any setup effortlessly. It is fully compatible with both the classic circuit edition and the Novation Circuit tracks, making it a versatile addition to any music producer's toolkit.

Special Hacienda Version: As a tribute to the iconic Hacienda club, this pack features a special Hacienda Version. It includes a classic collection of Roland TR 808, TR 909, TR 707, and TB 303 patterns, meticulously recreated to bring the quintessential sound of the Hacienda era to your music production.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/9..."

K-Board Pro 4 Ableton 11.3 MPE Updates Analog, Electric, Collision and Tension Synths

video upload by Keith McMillen Instruments

"The Ableton 11.3 update brings MPE to the Analog, Electric, Collision and Tension synths. KMI Product Specialist and Ableton Certified Trainer Kevin Mah runs us through this update with examples to get up and running with K-Board Pro 4 and Ableton MPE."

Ableton Live 11.3 K-Board Pro 4 MPE Jam

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QuNexusRED MPE MIDI Sequencer and Arpeggiator by Keith McMillen Instruments - Arturia Pigments Demo

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"QuNexus is a powerful MPE keyboard controller and three track arpeggiator/step sequencer. Its 25 touch-sensitive keys detect velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and per-key tilt, giving you unprecedented control and musical expression.

Each of the three arpeggiator/sequencer tracks can be programmed with up to 32 steps, 10 selectable arpeggiator patterns, and can be independently assigned to USB, MIDI, and Eurorack outputs.

Blue and white LEDs illuminate the keys during arpeggiations, step sequences, and playback.

QuNexus can control MIDI hardware using the included MIDI Out cable or our optional MIDI Expander (sold separately). You can connect to modular synthesizers via the gate, three CV outputs, and two CV inputs, all of which can be assigned using the QuNexus Editor software, which is compatible with Windows and MacOS."

Erica Syntrx II Sequencer - No talking

video upload by Kevin Schroeder

"#ericasynths I love the sequencer in this synth!"