Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches by synth_nyc

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I’m pleased to inform you that Fred’s Lab released my 128 Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 1] + [Bank 2] today; they are available for purchase on Fred’s Lab new web-store: https://fredslab.net/shop/shop-front.php

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): https://synthnyc.com/index.php/freds-lab/

Here is a short description of the sound banks by Fred’s Lab:

[Bank 1]
Crafted by synth_nyc, this bank features 64x meticulously hand-designed presets in sysex format. Taking full advantage of the advanced spectral oscillator and unique synthesis options, it is perfectly designed for atmospheres, pads and keys sounds. This bank also provides a solid set of basses, plucks, bells ... but also arpeggiated sounds with a retro / nostalgic vibe. Provided sounds have an emphasis on expressiveness, they all make great use of velocity & aftertouch controls.

[Bank 2]
As an extension of [Bank 1], [Bank 2] shifts towards classic hybrid and early digital synth sounds, featuring timbres reminiscent of wavetable and FM-based synthesizers. Still, a wide variety of presets are offered, this bank complements [Bank 1] perfectly.

Bree6 Custom Factory Patches by SYNTH_NYC

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"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.

opsix native Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

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"50 custom patches [Bank 1] for Korg opsix native synthesizer.

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).

As usual, I’ve tried to highlight what I think is unique about opsix; like the multi-wave, Ring Modulation, Wave Folding but also the FX / WaveShaper Korg’s '01/W' synthesis. 95% of the patches use 6-Op.

Recorded on UA Apollo X hardware with mainly UAD-2 FX."

50 FREE Twisted Electrons twistFM Custom Factory Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

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"Twisted Electrons commissioned me to create 50 Custom Factory Patches for twistFM v1.1

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).

They are available for FREE Factory Patches as part of the twistFM v1.1 release and can be downloaded here. [zip file]

The DX7 mk1 was my first synth in 1984 and first experience with sound design, then I had owned many other FM synths: DX11, TX81Z, DX100, TX802, TX7, FS1R and today I own DX7V, OpSix native, OPS7 (and had owned FM7 and FM8) and twistFM.

IMHO twistFM is the lo-fi FM synth you want and what Yam should have made instead of the FS1R (those 90s VA filters were far from convincing IMHO). IMHO 4-Op is too few, 8-Op is too much and 6-Op is just the right balance between time to craft a preset and sound complexity.

In twistFM you have a solid 6-Op (multi-wave) FM foundation and then you can built-up on wonderful analog filters and spot on modulation options (LFOs, ENV, MW, AT/PAT, etc…).

I’m also grateful that -upon my suggestion- the creator implemented 3 core FM features: Keyboard Level Scaling, Keyboard Rate Scaling and Keyboard Velocity Sensitivity in v1.1 (which brings even more expressivity to twistFM) and grouped them in a new OPERATOR menu for a fast paced FM editing workflow.

In the 50 custom factory patches above, I’ve tried to highlight what I think is unique about twistFM but also showcase classic FM and analog (well hybrid) tones.
If you are looking for FM grit & dirt and powerful analog filters, search no more… twistFM packs it all and a load more innovation to keep you busy for a while.

I hope you’ll enjoy the FREE patches as much as I’ve enjoyed programming them.

Musically yours,

synth_nyc

PS: The preset track list numbering is different from the preset numbering in the synth.

synthesizer custom patches
https://synthnyc.com/"

Blofeld Plugin Custom Factory Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) at https://synthnyc.com/ (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows).

They are available as FREE Factory Patches in part of the Blofeld Plugin v1.0.0 release. You can find additional posts on the release here.

Waldorf Introduces Blofeld Plugin - Sounddemo | Trailer & Tutorial

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Blofeld Plugin - Tutorial

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The versatile Waldorf synthesizer classic Blofeld now also available as a plugin for your DAW.

With the Blofeld plugin you can also control your hardware and it is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets.

The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds.

This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.

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Sumu Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on https://synthnyc.com

All sound demonstrations have external FX.

Note some of the presets are included in the recent Sumu release.

Voyetra 8 Custom Patches [Bank 3] by SYNTH_NYC

SYNTH_NYC brought us the OEI Voyetra Eight (8) TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0

"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) or in low resolution on my bandcamp.

All recorded at 24bit 96kHz PCM on UAD Apollo X hardware with mainly UAD FX.

Enjoy!"

Sequential Prophet~10 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v4.0

Update: Patch Name and Category have been added to the editor. via synth_nyc:

GENERIC FEATURES:
- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v2.0.4):
- All Program (88) parameters implemented in the editor, except Split / Stack using NRPN. Program parameters are bidirectional
- Most Global (14) parameters implemented in the editor using NRPN
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- MIDI Controller Volume and Brightness sliders using CC
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init buttons using SYSEX

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Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 2] by synth_nyc

You can find hi-res demos at SYNTH_NYC

Details:

"This bank 2 has been created using a TouchOSC mk2 editor I developed (with LUA Scripts) for Manatee firmware v1.03 thanks to Fred’s provided specifications for the parameters control. It’s using NRPN for Editor -> Synth and SYSEX for Synth -> Editor. I had to reverse engineer the 211 bytes SYSEX dump for 1 Part for this effort. In v1.03, there are 233 parameters total, including 162 for Part."

This is my favorite patch in that bank [TouchOSC editor pics below]. It illustrates what the Manatee can do like a warm FM full body pad (that you can do on a DX synth) but with an aggressive attack and subtle spectral decay and movement that only the Manatee can do AFAIK.

Lastly I’ve tried to highlight new things in that bank 2 (which I haven’t used in bank 1), most patches use them:
- The Spectrum Editor
- The 1-shot LFOs (firmware v1.03): NDLR this is my favorite feature on the Modal 002 / 002R

Most patches have Velocity and PB configured / used in the demo to showcase the Manatee expressivity; and external FX have been used.

Only Manatee Part 1 is used."

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50 Custom Patches for Madrona Labs Sumu

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"Following my 50 custom patches for Kaivo, I thought I gave Sumu a shot.

Sumu is even pushing further the sonic boundaries; you can create some never heard before sounds.

I have designed 50 custom patches from scratch (using the Default patch) for Madrona Labs Sumu (1.0.0b15)

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): https://synthnyc.com/index.php/album/madrona-labs-sumu-custom-patches-bank-1/

or in low resolution on my bandcamp: https://synthnyc.bandcamp.com/album/sumu-custom-patches-bank-1

All sound demonstrations have external FX.

The first 25 patches are using factory Partials.
The last 25 patches are using PPG WaveTerm samples / transients
https://www.hermannseib.com/english/synths/ppg/wtbwave.htm#sorted
http://ppg.synth.net/waveterm/wt_lib.shtml
which I transformed into Partials using Vutu (0.9.9).

Those are my favorite PPG sounds; I have used them in my Waldorf M ‘The Blue Journey’ sound bank.
https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soundset-synth-nyc-the-blue-journey/

From patch 25, each patch name and sound file name has the PPG Transient name embedded in it; e.g. Sumu 34 T864 is using PPG Transient T864. I invite the audience to listen to both the PPG original sample and Sumu patch I created from it to assess the transformation (the objective is to create something new and different, not a 1:1 replica).

Starting from Patch Sumu 17 Clouds (and almost exclusively used till Patch 50), I’ve discovered an another way (compared to Default patch / most factory patches and user manual recommendations) to patch the Sumu Partials module. This opens up Sumu to ultra innovative sounds; you can use Sumu as a granular synthesizer with each grain harmonic having a different envelope / amplitude…

Sumu has become one of my all time favorite digital synthesizer along with Waldorf Iridium, Fred’s Lab Manatee and Korg modwave native.

I hope you’ll enjoy the sound bank as much as I enjoyed programming it."

Fred's Lab Manatee Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

You can find high res demos on synth_nyc's website here.

Manatee is 4-part 10/16-voice fast workflow desktop synthesizer with spectrum modulation and many digital algorithms by Fred's Lab, currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter and the Fred's Lab website.

50 Tempera Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

You can find hi-res demos on https://synthnyc.com

Some info on the set via synth_nyc

"As with my Kaivo custom patches, this sound bank only uses Factory Samples.

The Tempera has several workflows. I’m focussing my sound bank on having the Tempera sound generated by an external keyboard (Emitters are configured in ’Toggle’ placement mode), and also on having tonal patches.

The way Beetlecrab Audio implements granular synthesis is very interesting IMHO, it really shines in generating controlled random sounds (!), I mean it creates easily a rhythm or pattern if you’d like in the patch, but with random changes. A bit like a random ARP would do on a chord. The result is very musical IMHO. If you add that this randomness can be placed in the stereo field (L/R or Center/Middle) with some Jitter (or not). And that you can scan tracks vertically (Y) and / or several tracks horizontally (X) - up to 8 with up to 4 Emitters; the possibilities are endless.

Many of my patches scan tracks vertically (Y) only as I found that already creates a great novel soundscape, but several patches scan several tracks horizontally as well (that’s the ones with a XY suffix in the Patch Name)

It would be possible to create some of this controlled randomness if you were to use Korg Wave Sequencing 2.0 and add some randomness to each Step using the Probability parameter, but you would not be able to go as far as the Tempera.

The most interesting results IMHO are with samples that present spectral changes (across time) or temporal changes (gap, etc…) across time and with a fixed pitch. Though I’ve used some samples that had pitch changes (the FX is also interesting) and no (clear) pitch.

Lastly, unlike my experience with other synthesis where I can hear in my head the sound result before adjusting a parameter, with Beetlecrab Audio implementation of Granular Synthesis, sometimes the result is unpredictable (at least to me) but often musical."

You can find them at: https://synthnyc.bandcamp.com/album/tempera-custom-patches-bank-1

Waldorf Releases The Blue Journey Soundest by synth_nyc

You can find additional demos at SYNTH_NYC and SoundCloud. You can find the soundset on Waldorf's site here.



"The Blue Journey 128 sound set for the M synthesizer explores the technology from the past that made PPG and Waldorf Music machines historical landmarks. It highlights firmware version 1.07 and 1.08 that brought a slew of functionally to the M; almost giving it new synthesizer engines without sacrificing user experience!

The first 32 [1-32] patches are using MW1 mode only with PPG Transitions (short 22kHz / 16bit mono samples) exclusively; PPG Transitions reading feature was introduced in firmware version 1.07. Those patches have the Transition number + Slot number in the M Patch Name, so it’s easy to rebuild (e.g. T143 S3 Low Rez Vox is the patch name of patch number 1 on the M, using PPG Transition T143 in M Slot 3).

The required samples are from the original PPG library and have already been renamed for use in the M. A detailed overview and instructions for loading the samples into there M are available in the downloads after purchase.

https://www.hermannseib.com/english/synths/ppg/wtbwave.htm#sorted

http://ppg.synth.net/waveterm/wt_lib.shtml

The next 32 [33-64] patches are exploring MW2 mode new features: new digital filters were introduced in firmware version 1.08.

Those patches have the M digital filter type in the M Patch Name (and in the file name on synth_nyc website and bandcamp) (e.g. B Stop Marbles is the patch name of patch number 36 on the M, using the B Stop filter), so it’s easy to know which filter was used and showcasing the M firmware 1.08 capability.

The last 64 [65-128] patches are a mix of MW1 and MW2 modes but not using any Transitions.

In The Blue Journey sound set, you will find many vocal textures, vocal plucks, vocal basses and vocal pads because this is probably where the M excels; where it’s ‘magic’ and uniqueness are more present. There are also many other leads, basses, and even VA patches; and of course many wavetable scanning patches, that can make it to any retro or modern production.

I hope you’ll enjoy The Blue Journey, as much as I enjoyed programming the patches."

Roland / Studio Electronics SE-02 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v4.0

Roland / Studio Electronics SE-02 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v4.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo.

Audio demo comes in at 1:41.

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GENERIC FEATURES:
- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.11):
- All Patch parameters implemented in the editor. Patch parameters are bidirectional
- MIDI channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection buttons
- Request Patch, Init Patch, Write Patch buttons
- Vintage Mode

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Behringer PRO-800 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v3.0

Behringer PRO-800 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v3.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo.

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"Global Settings parameters (starting at 03:30 in the video above) are now bidirectional (read / write from / to synth).

Script:
- Press Request to load the synth current Global Settings in the editor
- Start editing (in the editor)
- Press Write to save the Global Settings to the synth
- Re-edit the Global Settings (in the editor)
- Press Request to re-load the synth Global Settings in the editor, to demonstrate that it's the exact same Global Settings as edited a minute ago

Also as requested by some of you folks, I'm providing a free trial version of the editor:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1y9ss...bm8o9ykp9&dl=0
- Choose MIDI Channel
- Send Bank and Program Change
- Request any patch from the synth, but only Oscillator A Volume is read
- Write a default patch to the synth (any location), with user chosen Oscillator A Volume
NB:
- Requires a TouchOSC license (https://hexler.net/touchosc)
- Make sure to select "PRO 800" in the TouchOSC application menu / Connections... / MIDI / Connection 1 / Send Port and Receive Port sub menu to enable bidirectional communication

Have fun!
PS: In v3.0, SYSEX strings parsing / encoding procedure has been 'industrialized' which should enable future synth support with minimal effort"

Waldorf Music Pulse 2 Bidirectional Editor for TouchOSC

Waldorf Music Pulse 2 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo.

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"The editor is augmented by LUA scripts.

Why TouchOSC?
- It’s OS agnostic (it works on MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android)
- Hexler has been around since 2007 and in my experience with TouchOSC, it has always been supporting the latest OS

If you have any questions or if Waldorf Music or anyone is interested in licensing it, please contact me via my website: https://synthnyc.com

I’m adding the editor feature list and workflow description below.

Enjoy!

synth_nyc"

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GS Music e7 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0

GS Music e7 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo.

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"The editor is augmented by LUA scripts.

Why TouchOSC?
- It’s OS agnostic (it works on MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android)
- Hexler has been around since 2007 and in my experience with TouchOSC, it has always been supporting the latest OS

If you have any questions or if GS Music or anyone is interested in licensing it, please contact me via my website:
https://synthnyc.com

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Behringer PRO-800 Bidirectional Editor for TouchOSC

Behringer PRO-800 TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v2.0 from synth_nyc on Vimeo. Audio comes in at 1:30.

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"The editor is augmented by LUA scripts.

Why TouchOSC?
- It’s OS agnostic (it works on MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android)
- Hexler has been around since 2007 and in my experience with TouchOSC, it has always been supporting the latest OS

If you have any questions or if Behringer or anyone is interested in licensing it, please contact me via my website:
https://synthnyc.com

How does the PRO-800 sound?
I’m grateful to have owned a SCI Prophet-5 Rev2, a Wine Country Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 3.3 and currently own a SCI Prophet-10 module; the PRO-800 sounds very vintage and close enough to its ancestors IMHO."

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Waldorf Music Releases synth_nyc Pulse 2 [Bank 1]

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"synth_nyc has been working with synthesizers since the mid-80s. He gained experience with MKS50, CS80, Jupiter-8, Waldorf Wave, PPG, Prophet VS and many more. His passion for synthesizers has remained to this day and he currently provides soundsets for 'gsmusic' and, among others, an OB-E set for 'gforcesoftware'.

The soundset for Pulse2 contains 51 impressive and versatile sounds from all musical genres. Many synth classics are represented and inspire creative excursions into in different genres."

via synth_nyc

"You can listen to it in high resolution 24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters - FLAC compressed on synth_nyc site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows).

Or in low resolution on Waldorf Music site.

Or in low resolution on synth_nyc bandcamp." [embeded above]