Can you really record synths straight into your phone via usb? #microfreak #demo #performance

video upload by Solidtrax

"Yes you can! This is just a quick jam with the ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ #microfreak - playing around with some sequencer tricks. I was curious if my ‪@motuTV‬ M4 would work directly with my ‪@Google‬ #pixel. Surprisingly, it totally did! So the M4 is powered by my Pixel 8 and that little discovery pulled me right back into the MicroFreak’s weird and wonderful world.

I love how you can tweak up to four parameters per sequencer step. It is so expressive. Threw in some gritty filter movement with the cyclic envelope and played the bass live. I decided to add a splash of reverb from the ‪@alesis_drums‬ Nanoverb. Recorded the whole thing straight into my phone. Instant fun.

Questions? Please ask them below in the comments.

Lastly, my soundbank for the Arturia MicroFreak is available here: https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop/freaky-...

Connect:
https://www.solidtrax.nl"

Razer Blade for u-he Diva by Solidtrax & hkmr.sdg - Chrono Rift Demo

video upload by Solidtrax

"For this cinematic sound set I've teamed up with ‪@minkokalsbeek‬ from @hikimorimusic (hkmr.sdg). This cinematic sound set for ‪@uheplugins‬ Diva contains 127 expertly crafted presets, showcasing the remarkable versatility and analog warmth that #Diva is celebrated for.

These patches are crafted with inspiration from some of our favorite science fiction films and scores. This collection of patches offers a compelling foundation for creating atmospheric science fiction and thriller cues. Each patch has been meticulously designed to deliver unique and inspiring sounds, perfect for production music, game soundtracks and film scoring. Whether you are building immersive layers or seeking fresh ideas, Razer Blade provides the tools to elevate your compositions.

Diva excels at delivering rich, authentic tones by emulating legendary synth components inspired by icons like the Moog Minimoog, Roland Alpha Juno, Jupiter-8(000), Korg MS-20, and Oberheim synths. With two LFOs, an arpeggiator and a suite of sound-shaping tools, it’s a playground for sound designers.

Each preset is equipped with velocity, mod wheel, pitch bend and aftertouch controls. We've also configured Control A and B - mapped to CC #2 (breath) and CC #11 (expression) - to provide even more expressive movement.

While these sounds are optimized for ambient and cinematic genres, they are equally suited for synthwave and various electronic dance music styles. Designed with Diva v1.4.8, these presets are ready to bring your music to life.

Explore this diverse palette of sounds and unlock new creative possibilities with Razer Blade for #uhe Diva.

Intro Offer: Use coupon RBINTRO at checkout to get 10% discount at until the end of March 2025

Consider purchasing the sounds here: https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop/razer-b..."

Solid Jam 2 with Roland MC 707, Overcycler, TD-3 & OTO BAM + BOUM!

video upload by Solidtrax

"I finally took some time to play with a few of my cool tools, aside from sound designing for various companies. #dawless #mc707 #overcycler #tb303 #td3 #jam

Tools used:
‪@rolandglobal‬ MC-707
‪@gliglisfx‬ Overcycler
‪@behringer‬ TD-3
‪@OTOMACHINES‬ BAM & BOUM

Do you fancy some new sounds for your Overcycler - consider supporting and purchasing them here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/cyclic-c..."

Borokovo48. A jam with Roland TR-8 and KORG volcas and some BOSS pedals.

video upload by Solidtrax

"This is our first-ever jam with some precious Korg Volca's, Roland TR-8 drummachine and some Boss Pedals. All is recorded in our favourite DAW at this moment: Bitwig Studio 2. Enjoy!

Gear Used:
‪@rolandglobal‬ TR-8
‪@KorgOfficial‬ Volca Bass, Beats and Keys
‪@boss‬ DS-1 Distortion and DD-7 Digital Delay
‪@bitwig‬ Studio 2

#jam #dawless #2017 #throwback"

5 things to like about the Roland SE-02

video upload by Solidtrax

"Some ‪@rolandglobal‬ ‪@StudioElectronics‬ #se02 #sounds and #tips and some things I like about this small but fat sounding synthesizer from Roland and Studio Electronics - Shot with #nikon - Recorded in ‪@bitwig‬ Studio - ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ #keystep37 #whendoyouguyscreateananalogpolyforthemassesqm

My review + a couple of more sound examples: https://solidtrax.nl/studio-electroni...

Do you fancy some new sounds for your SE-02 - consider supporting and purchasing them here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/analog-m... - intro offer available until the end of February 2025."

Analog Magic - 128 Magical Adventures for your Studio Electronics - Roland SE-02

video upload by Solidtrax

"»[ https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop/analog-... ]«
128 new and magical #presets for the ‪@rolandglobal‬ ‪@StudioElectronics‬ #se02 - These #sounds are suitable for ambient, cinematic, synthwave and various sorts of electronic dance music genres.

This comprehensive synthesizer is a true analog synthesizer at a very affordable price which looks tiny, but has a big fat sound and offering far more than meets the eye!

All sounds are recorded dry, towards the end of each demo you'll notice the addition of some applied effects. What you're hearing is the raw output from this SE-02; no EQ or dynamic tools have been applied. Drums are also from the SE02!

Effects applied are:
‪@bitwig‬ Delay+, Flanger+, Phaser+ - amazing effects with loads of options.
‪@talsoftware‬ Chorus LX - another classic!
‪@RelabDevelopment‬ Sonsig Rev-A - true gem!

Consider purchasing the sounds here: https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop/analog-..."

MiniFreak - Firmware Update 3.0 | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

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Studio Electronics SE-3X // Dynacord DRP 15

video upload by Solidtrax

"A small demo of the ‪@StudioElectronics‬ SE3X limited 'feedback' edition white, showcasing several patches from the ‪@DynacordOfficial‬ DRP-15 (1990). Will they be back in the effect racks business some day?"

Vermona PERfourMER MKII // Ibanez SDR 1000

video upload by Solidtrax

"A small demo of the ‪@vermonagear‬ PERfourMER MKII with several patches of the ‪@IbanezOfficial‬ SDR 1000 from 1986."

Cyclic Chaos - 100 Must-have #sounds for your GliGli Overcycler!

video upload by Solidtrax

"A couple of sounds that I made for the ‪@gliglisfx‬ Overcycler - available soon on solidtrax.nl

In the meantime have a look at my comprehensive review: https://solidtrax.nl/gliglis-overcycl... and listen to some other examples."

GliGli’s Overcycler, an affordable and ‘cycle-over-the-top’ synthesizer?

Supporting member Solidtrax wrote in to let us know he has a review up on GliGli’s Overcycler. You can find it on his site here: https://solidtrax.nl/gliglis-overcycler-review/. You can a couple of video in previous posts here.

From the review:

"The Overcycler is available as a DIY and pre-assembled kit. The DIY kit consists of parts and a pre-assembled circuit board, you only have to do some soldering for the panel, but it’s only through-hole (ie. all the surface mounted parts are soldered already), which isn’t that difficult even if you aren’t a solder-head.

At the moment of writing the price is around €264 for the DIY kit and €314 for the pre-assembled version (ex. shipping). Fabrice and I got in contact and after some discussion, I quickly decided to go for the pre-assembled version so I could help Fabrice with tasks like writing the manual and adding some new factory patches...

But what makes this synth so special and why did Fabrice wanted to create this synthesizer? Well, the manual gives a bit of history, as apparently this project has been a long time in the making:

Quote from the manual: 'This project started about 10 years ago, when I wanted to make use of spare SSM2044 voltage controlled low pass filters I had laying around. The goal was to make a synthesizer that had a very strong character, while staying focused on polyphonic sounds, and the SSM2044 was perfect for that because even when strongly over-driven, it never sounds aggressive. It went through 3 major revisions until it became the full-fledged retail synthesizer it is now. As new SSM2044 are becoming rare, the synthesizer uses SSI2144, which are modern surface-mounted clones, and also embarks LM13700-based voltage controlled amplifiers.'"

Check out the full review here.

5 things to like about GliGli's Overcycler

video upload by Solidtrax

0:00 Intro
0:35 1. The Digital Oscillators
1:35 2. WaveMod
3:51 3. The Analog Filters
4:19 4. Modulation Options
5:51 5. Arpeggiator & Sequencer
7:35 6. Unison

GliGli's Overcycler - Custom Patch: Dream Walker ST

video upload by Solidtrax

"Recorded one of my custom patches for the Overcycler by ‪@gliglisfx‬ in a single take using ‪@bitwig‬ Studio. I've mixed in some ‪@Sinevibes‬ Luminance v2 towards the end.

For more information about GliGli's new synth, you can visit: https://gliglisynth.blogspot.com/"

You can find additional Overcycler posts here.

Tales of the Prophet - 100 new sounds for the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet 6

video upload by Solidtrax

[Also see 5 things to like about the Sequential Prophet-6]

"Introducing Tales of the Prophet, our first preset expander specially designed for the iconic #prophet6 With utmost care and precision, we have crafted and optimized 100 new stories to bring out the best of this stunning sounding synthesizer.

These incredible #sounds are versatile and perfect for a wide range of genres. You can get access to these presets as SysEx and SoundTower bank files, fully compatible with your Prophet~6. Our aim was to create a sound expander that is not only versatile but also includes #drums, which you can hear in our demo songs. Our demos offer a taste of what our sounds can bring to your music productions and performances.

Immerse yourself in the rich stories told by the Prophet. Get Tales of the Prophet today!"

https://solidtrax.nl/product/tales-of-the-prophet/

00:00 Brass: Brasshopper ST
00:17 Layer - Synth: Strange Things ST with Brass: Brasshopper ST
00:36 Layer - Keys: Distorted Keys ST with Synth: Sweetheart ST
00:45 Layer - Keys: Distorted Keys ST with Synth: Sweetheart ST with Brass: Eternal Brasses ST
01:12 Layer - Pads: Mind Games ST with Pads: Dark Nights ST with Pads: Fully Injected ST
01:52 Pads: Outer Realms ST
02:43 Layer - Pads: This is it ST with Pads: Mystique Ways ST with Pads: 84 Pulses ST
03:38 Arp: Crippled ST
03:45 Layer - Arp Crippled ST with Pads: Station 45 ST with Arp: Smooth Rides ST
04:14 Arp: The Mechanic ST
04:34 Arp: Ring a Bell ST
04:55 Layer - Arp: 5th Ride ST with Arp: Evolving Story ST with Synth: Serene Waters ST
05:55 Synth: Fake Dirty 6 ST
06:13 Keys: Mango Mallet ST
06:32 Layer - Keys of Joy ST with Bass: Stacked Glider ST with Soft Lead: Evening Things ST
07:10 Layer - Bass: Big Fat Diesel ST with Bass: Dark Rave ST with Bass: Drive to Destiny ST
07:43 Bass: Acidious Taste ST
08:00 Bass: 5th Resonator ST
08:19 Layer - Bass: The Race For Bass ST + Bass: Dark Rave ST
08:35 Layer/Mix of 7 Drum sounds and one SFX sound.

Analog Wonders - 100 magical #sounds for Behringer Pro-800

video upload by Solidtrax

"»[ https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop/analog-... ]«
100 new and magical #presets for the ‪@behringer‬ #pro800. Suitable for ambient, cinematic, synthwave and various sorts of electronic dance music genres. This comprehensive synthesizer is a true analog synthesizer at a very affordable price with a lot more tricks up its sleeve than you can imagine.

All sounds are recorded dry, towards the end of each demo you'll notice the addition of some applied effects. What you're hearing is the raw output from this Pro-800; no EQ or dynamic tools have been applied."

5 things we like about the Behringer Pro-800

video upload by Solidtrax

00:00 Intro
00:29 1. The GliGli / Behringer additions to the Operating System
02:25 2. The extra LFO shapes, targets and fast and slow modes
08:56 3a. Random Patch
10:54 3b. Editors appearing randomly... :-)
12:43 4. Chord mode, Unison and ....
13:42 5. The Sequencer

A review of the Pro-800 by Solidtrax can be found here: The Behringer Pro-800, an affordable polyphonic synthesizer | Solidtrax

Analog Fusion - 99 crispy sounds for Studio Electronics SE 3X

video upload by Solidtrax

Presets: https://solidtrax.nl/product/analog-fusion/

Review: https://solidtrax.nl/studio-electronics-se-3x-review/

"99 crispy creations for the ‪@StudioElectronics‬ #SE3X. These #presets are crafted with much love and these #sounds will enrich your future tracks. Suitable for ambient, cinematic, synthwave and various sorts of electronic dance music genres. This comprehensive synthesizer is a true analog synthesizer with outstanding qualities.

All sounds are recorded dry, towards the end of each demo you'll notice the addition of some applied effects. What you're hearing is the raw output from this SE-3X; no EQ or dynamic tools have been applied.

Effects applied are:
‪@bitwig‬ Chorus+ & Delay+ - amazing chorus and delay with loads of options!
‪@talsoftware‬ Chorus LX - another classic.
‪@AconDigital‬ Verberate 2 - great reverb that may use some more attention if you ask us!
‪@RelabDevelopment‬ Sonsig Rev-A - true gem!"

And:

5 things we like about the Studio Electronics SE-3X monophonic/paraphonic synthesizer

video upload by Solidtrax

https://solidtrax.nl/studio-electronics-se-3x-review/

5 things to like about the Sequential Prophet-6

video upload by Solidtrax

"A couple of @SequentialLLC #Prophet-6 #patches and #tips and some things we like about the Prophet-6 #synthesizer. Shot with #Nikon #d5600

Some of the featured sounds are available here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/tales-of..."

Newest TAL-J-8 great Roland Jupiter 8 emulation with darkest Roland SH2 possible.

PawelBlaszczak_Composer

"Here is next preview of my upcoming album. Since I think hybrid is the best, here is newest Roland Jupiter 8 made by TAL playing together with Roland SH2."

"The TAL-J-8 is a very accurate emulation of the popular 80’s hardware synthesiser and calibrated after our own Jupiter 8 device. All sounds are generated in realtime without the use of any samples with the same endless modulation possibilities like the hardware and useful additional features like the calibration section that can make the filter scream.

Authentic emulation of the 80's hardware synthesizer.
Use the calibration section for extreme resonance and filter overdrive.
VCO based UNISON with stereo spread option and a full stereo signal path.
MPE support.
More than 200 factory presets by solidtrax, emptyvessel and others."

Drumspiration for Reveal Sound Spire and ReSpire

Published on Feb 1, 2018 SolidtraxNL

"*** NOW Available in the Reveal Sound Store @ https://reveal-sound.com/store/produc... ***

Solidtrax presents: Drumspiration

The first synthesized drum preset pack for Reveal Sound Spire and ReSpire. This bank contains 80 carefully crafted drum presets, which make heavy use of velocity, modwheel and the 4 modulation macros.

This preset pack contains:
- 22 kickdrums
- 16 claps
- 9 snares
- 7 hihats
- 3 shakers
- 2 rides
- 2 cymbal crashes
- 4 toms
- 13 percussion sounds
- and 2 FX sounds"

Solidtrax - DIVA

Solidtrax - DIVA by Solidtrax
"This track is made with a BETA of the new synth made by U-He. It's called DIVA.
Only multiple instances of DIVA have been used for this track. No other plugins or samples have been used. The only other plugin is a limiter on the master bus. We hope this track is a nice example to showcase some of the presets we have been making for this synth today."

via Solidtrax in the comments of U-He Diva Beta Demo
"DIVA is an amazing VST plugin, we believe it can sound extremely close to some of the old classics!"