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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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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New England Synth Fest at Northeastern University, Saturday, May 3

New England Synth Fest on Saturday, May 3 at Northeastern University in Ryder Hall (11 Leon St, Boston, MA 02115). Right next to the Ruggles T Station. DIY workshop starts at 11am. Performances, lectures, exhibits, and petting zoo are happening 12pm to 6pm.

Performances in QUADRAPHONIC SOUND from Switch Angel, David Dawson, Doug Bielmeier, A Campbell Payne, Bill T Miller, Bob Familiar, Andrew Neumann, Leftroman, Donald Martin, Snowbeasts, and Todd Reynolds. Schedule and artist bios here.

Bring your headphones to check out synths in the petting zoo in Room 354. Visit our vendors and exhibitors, Tall Dog, SynthCube, Stompbox Sonic, Source Audio, Circuit Happy, and the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation, also in Room 354. Join in the music making in the Jam Room in Room 458. Full day of lectures listed here in Room 429. Plus, a morning DIY workshop with Cram Audio: build a Eurorack Reverb or a Handheld Theremin!

FREE (except the DIY workshop). Follow on Instagram, Bluesky, and Linkedin for more info and updates.

Eurorack, Manage your Envelope

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"With the LARIX ELEKTOR TIME module, you have all you need to control envelopes, for more expressivity: Gate duration, retrig, etc.

Here an example of use.

Module is available here:

https://www.larix-elektro.com/"

WHAT'S THAT THING ?
In fact, it's simple: it convert a trigger signal (hm, any signals) into a gate signal with CV controle of the time.

With its many inputs and outputs, it's the perfect companion to your favorite ADSR envelope.

It's also a clock generator, a rampe generator, and even a clock divider with the Shift-R extension.

The GATE output is augmented by 2 other outputs: START and END, which generate (as their name suggests) a trig at the beginning of the gate and one at the end.

The END allows this module to be used as a Trig delay, or to trigger another envelope at the end of a note, for example.

The START's output trig is generated each time a trig is received as input, even if the GATE is still active as output. Perfect for retriggering an envelope (if the corresponding entry exists on your module, of course...).

The GATE can be forced to zero by an RST input. (Think of HiHat Open and Close for example)
The input trig and RST each have a push button.

Finally, a switch allows the module to be transformed into a clock generator.

The input triggers the clock, and the RST stops it.

An additional output, not so common for this type of module, provides a ramp for the duration of the GATE.

This gives you access to a voltage that increases throughout the duration of the GATE.
Useful as is, or to send to a waveshaper for example.

The RITOURNELLE Shift-R, adds 8 trigger outputs.

The Rampe value is converted into an 8-bit word.

This allows for clock-type signals at smaller divisions than the duration of the GATE (or the clock in LOOP mode)

A kind of clock divider.

Yamaha CS-70m Polyphonic synthesizer

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Korg Electribe-R MkII ER-1 MkII Rhythm Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

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"Tested and working well, although it might not be in the best cosmetic condition, this Electribe functions wonderfully with no skipping to speak of on the rotary encoder. These Electribes are quickly becoming more and more expensive so get 'em while they're not!"

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Meditation (soundscape) for Arp 2600 and Kalimba

video upload by R. Reger

Baloran Introduces TheBumBleBee (aka The 3B)

video upload by Laurent Baloran

"A zen moment at the helm of The 3B.
more informations on https://baloran.com/store/index.php?r..."



Available in desktop and eurorack formats.

Google translated:

The 3B is delivered assembled in its external case: 2mm folded aluminum, 4mm machined aluminum front, epoxy paint, DC/DC converters and Meanwell power supply, the whole demonstrates a hardware quality that lives up to the pleasure that The 3B brings.

On the left (yellow adjustable support) is a 3D Laser/IR, without any danger for fingers and eyes, it is a specific technology called TOF (Time Of Flight). This sensor transmits an image of your hand or any other object that enters its cone of vision, as well as the precise distance between the object and the sensor. The image allows, by analysis, to determine the X and Y position of the hand or the object. The Z height is transmitted directly by the sensor with millimeter precision.

A second identical sensor, placed on the right (blue swivel support), transmits the X2, Y2, Z2 coordinates as well as a GATE G2, allowing completely independent two-handed play.

In the center, two buttons A and B are very sensitive pressure sensors. They transform pressure into voltage available on the A/X2 and B/Y2 sockets. They can operate as two independent sources or as a single source controlled by the two buttons: in this case, button A decrements the value, B increments it and both can act simultaneously to allow excellent control finesse.


Management of height information (Z1 and Z2)

The height of the hand, another part of the body, or an object in relation to the sensor is fundamental playing information and The 3B offers you several ways to manage it.


LIKE THEREMIN mode

When the hand enters the cone of visibility of the sensor, the GATE is activated. The voltage available on Z will correspond to the height of your hand. By default, The3B offers 120mm per octave. With its sensitivity, in broad daylight and without gloves, you cover three octaves minimum. You can change this 120mm reference per octave (possible values ​​72, 96, 120, 180, 240 and 360 mm)


SELECTED SEMITONE mode

Each 10 mm of movement (with 120 mm/octave setting) corresponds to a semitone. The GATE in this mode is generated for each note played. You can activate/deactivate certain semitones to limit the range to a specific key or notes.

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Kawai R-50e Presets demo

video upload by Rec Gear Demos

La Danse du Feu (Vangelis, 1978) cover with 2 Yamaha CS80's

video upload by kovalmoog

"Technical info

Sergio Koval
Yamaha CS80 (Brass line)
ARP Odyssey (sequence, controlled by PC via Roland MPU-101)

Jordi Pascual Guasch
Yamaha CS80 (Main lead, originally played by Vangelis on a Hohner Clavinet)
ARP ProSoloist (MKII version, named ARP ProDGX but still with the ProSoloist's circuitry)
Zoom R-16 (digital 16-channel multitrack recorder)

Reverb effect by Digitech DSP-256XL
Percussion sounds placed on post-pro by Jordi

Produced on July 20, 2015 at Sergio Koval studio, Barcelona."

Holographic Psychology: Etude for Oberheim SEM filter, featuring the TEO-5

video upload by Wingo Shackleford (Mike R.)

"Stacking the raw polyphonic analog drone with thick layers of modulated reverb and distortion really brings out the singsong nature of the multimode analog 12db/oct SEM filter. You can find the sweet spots where the overtones really start to burn...

Additional FX supplied by the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Screen Violence pedal designed with Chvrches.

Download the extended cut in HQ audio here:"

wingo · Holographic Psychology (extended cut)

SM100 Sound Editor for Solton Project100 - Live Sequencing Editing

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"The Solton Project 100 is a 6 voice polyphonic analog-digital synthesizer produced in the 1985 by Solton, an Italian brand known for its keyboards and sound modules, later get Ketron.
It has an analog chorus based on a BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) circuit, very similar to those used in Roland synthesizers of the time, such as the Juno-6/60.
Here is controlled by SM100 Sound Editor for Win XP (Copyright (c) 2002, 2005 Mark R. Strijbos)
run on Mac OS by Wine Stable, pattern play by Full Bucked Air Sequencer.
Add Echo effect in final mastering audio."

SumpPump Stereo Noise Gate/Compressor by Robots Are Red || Full Walkthrough and Demo

video upload by Robots Are Red

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Overview
01:24 - SumpPump Demo
03:15 - How Does it Work?
05:34 - Drum Demo & Patch Tips
11:09 - Dynamic Synth Voice
15:15 - Pseudo PWM Mangling
18:08 - Audio Rate Modulation
19:55 - Duck Input
21:43 - Engage Input
23:10 - Sidechaining
25:38 - Self Patching
27:25 - Modulation & Effects
31:36 - Guitar Noise Suppressor
34:02 - Envelope Generator
36:47 - VCA
38:46 - Call & Response Effect

"It's a noise gate, it's a noise suppressor, it's a compressor, it's an expander, it's stereo.

Want a SumpPump? Get one here

Special thanks to Jack from SetonixSynth for making this whole module thing possible!

The Specs and Stats:

Width: 6hp

Attack and Release knob for envelope(s)

Threshold for suppression/compression (0V - ~8V)

Floor controls the amount of suppression/compression from -100dB to Unity and even up to +10dB for expanding the louds louder or make the quiets a bit louder.

Level controls your overall output level

Gate/Comp switch: When in "Gate" mode, whenever the input falls BELOW the threshold level, the envelope will engage towards the floor setting. When in "Comp" mode, the envelope will trigger when the input rises ABOVE the threshold setting.

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Processional (soundscape) for VCS3, Arp 2600, Gongs and Percussion

video upload by R. Reger

Frequency Central Florian Synthesiser - lovechild of Roland and ARP, birthed by a mad Englishman!

video upload by Frequency Central

"Here's your first look at Frequency Central Florian Synthesiser – what if a Roland SH-2 had a modular baby with an ARP Odyssey, but the midwife was a mad English scientist?

Florian is our first dual VCO synthesiser! The name is a tribute to Florian Schneider-Elsleben, who passed the same week that we conceptualised this synthesiser.

Florian features the following sub-modules, all behind a single 42HP panel:

2 x XVCO, our legendary discrete VCO based on the Roland 100M design
Sub oscillator offering -1 octave square, -2 octave square, and -2 ocatve pulse
Digital ring modulator, taking VCO1 and VCO2 as it's X and Y input.
Voltage controlled filter offering lowpass, bandpass, and highpass responses, based on Roland 700 multimode filter
ADSR based around AS3310 chip, offering normal and inverted outputs as well as CV of level
ARP influenced VCA with ADSR/gate/drone options
ARP influenced A/R generator with looping option
LFO1: triangle
LFO2: saw/triangle/ramp with sync option"

EURO GiRL mk2

video upload by HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

"EURO　GiRL is a 4-track (4 TRI 4 CV) Eurorack sequencer module. It supports 16-step sequences, as well as functions such as notes (CVs), sub-steps, step repeats, and randomness.

EUROGiRLは4トラック(4 TRI 4 CV)のユーロラック・シーケンサ・モジュールです。 16ステップのシーケンスをはじめ、ノート(CV)、サブステップ、ステップリピート、ランダム等の機能をサポートしています。

shop link
https://zenmarket.jp/en/mercari.aspx?...

00:00 intro
00:25 Basic Operation
00:56 Sequence Page
03:22 Pattern and Variation
04:10 Shortcut Functinos
04:47 System Menu"

The EUROGiRL is a 4-track (4 TRI 4 CV) Eurorack sequencer module. It supports 16-step sequences, as well as functions such as notes (CVs), sub-steps, step repeats, and randomness.Button L /RSelects the step to editButton U/DEdits the value of the selected step.Button ASelects the item to edit in the stepButton BDisplays the sequence/system settingsButton A+BDisplays shortcut functionsButton PLAYPlays and stops the sequencer.Button SELECTSwitches between patterns and variations. SELECT + L/R: Switches between patterns. SELECT + U/D: Switches between trigger variations. specification size18HP User patterns128 patterns / 8Trigger Variations power Eurorack +12V Shipping:250g Shipping Size:24x17x7 cm

Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 1

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise ~ 0 CTRL ~ 2

video upload by Ebotronix

Make Noise , 0 CTRL , STO, DPO, MMG, Maths, Optomix,Xpan,
Doepfer R 2m,
Intellijel ,Quad Inverter,
Tunefish Modular, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime, Arabian Scale,
notes (in cents): 0, 100, 400, 500, 700, 800, 1100,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
06.03.2025
vid # 2486 & 2487

Torso S4

video upload by Ebotronix

Torso S 4,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Doepfer R 2m,
Mutable Instruments Midipal,
Double Harmonic Scale,Byzantine scale, Arabic scale
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
04.03.2025
vid # 2485

Bree6 Custom Factory Patches by SYNTH_NYC

via SYNTH_NYC

"GS Music commissioned me to create 64 Custom Factory Presets for their new discreet analog polyphonic synthesizer, the Bree6.

Those presets are available for free as a factory bank coming up with the synth.

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on my site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows).

All presets have PB, MW, AT/PAT and Velocity configured, except the last one which has MPE configured additionally (Bree6 should be in MPE mode for this one) for the best possible expressivity.

It's impossible to make a bad patch with the Bree6! With or without subtractive synthesis knowledge, you can make a great sounding patch in no time. The Bree6 is the 2nd discreet analog polyphonic synthesizer released by GS Music (following the e7), it has those notable improvements:

- Poly Aftertouch (it responds to Channel AT as well without having to change anything on the synth, and MPE by configuration change)
- Detune (voice detune)
- Poly Stereo (hard panning per voice on L/R channels), Poly ('center' on both L/R channels) output modes
- Larger display
- Only 1 'Shift' parameter (the Sub Oscillator On/Off feature)
- Very few 'Menu' parameters (only the MW, Velocity, AT/PAT and MPE sources / targets / amounts in the Control Menu; and Transpose, PB Range, Preset Level, Unison Interval in the Preset Menu), so it's really WYSIWYH (What You See Is What You Hear).

It was a pleasure crafting those 64 FREE Custom Factory Presets for the Bree6, I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them and that they will bring value and inspiration to yours music."

See the announcement post for the Bree6 here.

Meet the New GS Music Bree6 with Ernesto Romeo

video upload by GS Music

"Our website https://www.gsmusic.com/
Join us in this video as the legendary Ernesto Romeo takes the Bree6 Synthesizer for a spin for the very first time. Known for his profound expertise in electronic music and synthesis, Ernesto explores the depths of GS Music's latest creation, the Bree6, a marvel of analog synthesis technology designed for both studio and live performance.
Follow Ernesto Romeo ig: https://www.instagram.com/ernestorome..."

Press release follows:

After extensive research and dedicated efforts from our team, GS Music is proud to unveil the Bree6, our latest breakthrough in synthesizer technology. The Bree6 is a straightforward synthesizer offering six voices of polyphony, each equipped with a single voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a sub oscillator. It has been meticulously developed to meet the needs of both studio and performance environments. The Bree6 features a fully analog signal path that includes a 4-pole low-pass voltage-controlled ladder filter (VCF), and a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). The control signals are digitally generated, incorporating one low-frequency oscillator (LFO) and two ADSR- type envelope generators. Additionally, the Bree6 integrates an effects processor with chorus and delay.

Designed for straightforward operation, the Bree6 provides intuitive access to its full capabilities without complex menus, making it accessible to both seasoned professionals and those new to synthesis.

No Menu Diving

The Bree6 interface is engineered for straightforward and intuitive use, ensuring easy access to its robust features, including MIDI connections, USB, balanced stereo audio outputs, headphone output.

Signal Path

The signal path in the Bree6 is entirely analog, comprising a single VCO per voice, a sub oscillator, a mixer, a 4-pole low-pass ladder VCF, and a VCA. The control voltages are digitally generated, featuring one LFO and two ADSR-type envelope generators. It also features a stereo digital effects processor with delay and chorus.

Oscillators
The Bree6 features a single VCO plus a sub oscillator per voice. The oscillator includes sawtooth and pulse waveforms, with pulse width modulation control that can be
modulated by the LFO. The oscillator tuning can be adjusted, and modulation can be applied from the LFO. The sub oscillator generates a square wave one octave below the main oscillator.

Filter
The Bree6’s filter is a 4-pole ladder-type low-pass filter with resonance control. It can be modulated by EG1, with velocity affecting the modulation depth, and can also be modulated by the LFO. It can also be controlled by the modulation wheel and aftertouch.

Chorus and Delay
The synthesizer offers a stereo ensemble type chorus effect. It simulates a string or vocal ensemble using multiple delay lines modulated by their dedicated LFOs.
The stereo delay can reach a maximum delay time of up to 1 second.

LFO
The Bree6 contains one LFO with selectable waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, and random with sample and hold). The LFO’s frequency can be set from 0.1Hz
to 100Hz, and modulation can be applied to the VCO, VCF, and VCA.

Envelope Generators
There are two ADSR-type envelope generators in the Bree6, designed for precise control over the dynamics of both the filter and the amplifier.

MIDI Polyphonic Expression
The synthesizer supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), facilitating detailed performance dynamics when used with compatible MPE controllers. We’ve carefully
tested the Bree6 with Osmose, Linnstrument, and Geoshred.

Specs
Polyphony: 6 voices.
Oscillator (VCO): Single Analog oscillator per voice.
Filter (VCF): 24dB/Oct Low-pass ladder filter with resonance control.
Envelope Generators: 2 ADSR type.
LFO: Triangular, Ramp up, Ramp down, Square, Sample and hold.
Effects: Delay, Chorus (DSP:32 bits,48kHz, DAC/ADC:24 bits).
Presets: 512
Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, Thru, L/Mono Audio Output (Balanced, 1/4" TRS), R
Audio Output (Balanced, 1/4" TRS), Headphone Output (Stereo, 1/4" TRS), USB.
Power Supply: Input: 100 –240V 50/60 Hz 1.2 A. Output: DC 12V 3A.
Power Consumption:3W.
Dimensions: 360 mm x 126 mm x 67 mm. 14.17” x 4.96” x 2.64”.
Weight: 1.5 kg. 3.31 lbs.
Dimensions with packaging: 460 mm x 200 mm x 140 mm. 18.11” x 7.87” x 5.51”.
Weight with packaging: 2.1.kg. 4.63 lbs.

Availability

We take immense pride in the global reach and success of the e7, which has found its way into the hands of artists around the world. Now, with great affection and gratitude towards those who have trusted us, we are thrilled to bring you the Bree6. You can purchase the Bree6 directly from gsmusic.com for $999 USD with free worldwide shipping. The suggested retail price for U.S. dealers is $999 USD. Discover the Bree6 by visiting gsmusic.com and authorized dealers — available now for musicians who demand the best in quality and innovation.