Bastl Kastle Arp #26 (with Kastle Synth and PO-12 rhythm)

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"Jamming again with the Kastle ARP and my synth — it’s been a while!

0:05 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

Arturia MicroFreak Jam – "The Absurd Ninety Percent"

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"While designing a patch on the MicroFreak, I stumbled upon a strange sound — absurd in a good way — so I turned it into a jam. Now and then, it gives off a Steve Vai–like vibe (3:13-), which I love.

Starting from the init patch, pitch and timbre shift with LFO and pressure. The sequence was entered on a whim, following instinct more than logic.

The rhythm track comes from Ableton Live."

Kastle 2 WAVE BARD Experimental jam #1 (with KORG monotron delay)

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"This is an experimental "harsh yet rhythmic" jam I started on a whim. I connected the Monotron Delay to the Wavebard’s in/out and used it like an external effect. The output is mono, but in post-processing I applied the following effect chain to create a stereo image.

Effect Chain Overview:
The signal first passes through Redux, which reduces the sample rate and bit depth slightly to add a subtle crushed texture.
Next, the sound is routed into an Audio Effect Rack where one chain applies Reverb and another keeps the signal direct. This creates a balance between the processed and dry sound.
The Reverb is set with a short predelay and moderate decay, shaping the reflections with input filters and adding some stereo width. A small amount of chorus is also applied within the reverb to make the stereo image wider and more spacious.
Finally, two instances of Utility are used. The first adjusts gain and ensures the stereo width is maintained while controlling the low end with mono-bass settings. The second provides additional level control and ensures that the bass frequencies remain centered in mono.

00:06 part 1
05:48 part 2
07:01 part 3
07:32 part 4
09:12 part 5
10:53 part 6
11:33 part 7
11:38 part 8"

Arturia MicroFreak Jam – Ostinato mélancolique

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""Ostinato mélancolique" is a jam built on a drum sample loop and a repeating piano phrase, with improvisation played on the MicroFreak. I focused on the tension of semitone and whole-tone intervals, which not only evoke a melancholic atmosphere but also create a unique sense of modulation in the sound.

To keep the performance dynamic, I occasionally switched to single notes or octave lines for variation. Everything was recorded live in a single take, with only light reverb and delays applied in post-production."

Arturia MicroFreak Arpeggiator Jam – Hypnotic Synth Loops

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"This jam was made with the Arturia MicroFreak using its arpeggiator, combined with glide, amp envelope, and filter settings.

It’s a simple performance, showing how these features can create hypnotic arpeggio patterns, as always in my jams — evolving textures with a familiar touch.

If you are exploring the MicroFreak, I hope this gives you some ideas for your own patches and jams."

Kastle 2 - WAVE BARD jam #1 (with PO-12 rhythm,)

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"simple jam. WAVE BARD is way more fun than I expected."

Kastle 2 - WAVEBARD wearing the skin of a WIZARD.

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"WAVEBARD wearing the skin of a WIZARD.

From FAQ,

Q: What’s the difference between Kastle 2 Wave Bard and Kastle 2 FX Wizard? Can I use the Wave Bard firmware on FX Wizard?

A: Both devices are built upon the same Kastle 2 platform and they share the same internal hardware. They differ in the faceplate and manual. You can easily load Wave Bard firmware into FX Wizard and vice versa."

thyme to knock out (bastle thyme and te k.o!)

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"it's thyme to knock out.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

"Feel free to use these sounds in your own work: / thyme-to-knock-out"

Bastl Kastle 2 FX WIZARD #6 / "Wizard goes into oscillation!"

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"The FX Wizard goes into oscillation. I’m using the ARP just for converting patch cables to stereo and for grounding. It’s not powered. In post, I added a touch of reverb and delay.

0:12 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

Bastl Kastle 2 FX WIZARD #5 (with Kastle ARP and PO-24 office)

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"Yet another FX Wizard jam.
Reverb and ping-pong delay are added in post-production."

Bastl Softpop SP2 Jam 30 (with Kastle ARP and PO-35 speak)

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"Softpop and ARP duo!

0:15 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

Bastl Softpop SP2 Jam 29 (with PO-35 speak)

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"Softpop sings!

0:40 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."

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

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"Softpop roars!"

Bastl Softpop SP2 Jam 27 (with Kastle ARP and PO-35 speak)

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"Softpop rocks!"

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

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DIY Oscillator using PIC12F1571

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"I used this weekend to create a square wave oscillator that operates with the PIC12F1571, which is an extremely affordable CPU available for just $0.71 each.

Since it was my first time using PWM, I spent an entire day generating a square wave at the desired frequency. The required settings and their interconnections were so complex to me, so that I had to carefully investigate each one as I went, which was quite challenging.

The next day, I spent working on ensuring that the output sound smoothly followed the CV input. To convert the CV input into a frequency assuming 1V/Oct, exponential calculations are typically used. However, the PIC12F1571 has limited program memory, so I couldn't use a floating-point math library. I had no choice but to approximate the calculation of powers of two using a Taylor series expansion and rely solely on integer arithmetic. Initially, I approximated up to the second-order term, but the accuracy was insufficient at higher frequencies. Eventually, I extended the approximation to the fourth-order term, which gave excellent results.

While testing with the Pico3 sequencer, I noticed that when the RATE was set to the maximum, the output failed to keep up with the changes. Increasing the PIC's clock frequency from 1MHz to 4MHz resolved the issue, and it followed the changes without any problems.

At this point, about 70% of the program memory has already been used, so I'm not sure how much further I can expand. At the very least, I want to implement duty cycle adjustment. If possible, I’d also like to use an additional PWM channel to detune and combine the signals for richer synthesis."

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

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"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)

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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)

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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 #22 (with Kastle Synth)

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"The great thing about the Bastl Kastle is that you can patch wires however you want and have fun jamming with it. This is exactly what it's all about.

0:16 Patch note

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Thanks."