"The brandnew DARK TIME is a fantastic analog sequencer. It has MIDI, CV / Gate and also TRIGGER IN / OUT for vintage sequencers or rhythm machines.
In my opinion, it is much more comfortable like the Korg SQ-10, which I had. The steps run not just forwards - they also can run backwards or in random. Also a great feature is the quantizer - like on the ARP sequencer. In MIDI mode, the two rows can send at two different MIDI channels.
The DOEPFER DARK TIME was originally designed to be used with the DOEPFER DARK ENERGY synth, but you can use it with every synthesizer which has MIDI or CV/GATE. Sometimes (it depends on your synth) you will need a converter or a additional interface (for example: ARP needs +12 volts to trigger the envelopes instead of +5V; Also the Minimoog needs a switch trigger).
I always wanted a sequencer like this!
I played the Doepfer DARK TIME with ARP ODYSSEY, MINIMOOG, KORG MS-20, KORG MONO/POLY and YAMAHA TQ-5. There is also a sequence, where the Dark Time is synced with a Roland CR-78 (through trigger signals, not MIDI) and controls an ARP Odyssey at the same time."
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! This year it appears the iPad was front and center for me. I thought I'd feature some of the apps sent my way this year as a thank you to the developers. There were also a few hardware items this year including a prototype of The Missing Link, the SuONOIO, the Line 6 Midi Mobilizer, a Bleep Labs Thingamagoop2, Madrona Labs Aalto, some Audio Damage plug-ins, and Gold Baby Sample sets. BTW, if I missed you let me know!
The following are links to the manufacturer websites where you can find more info on every item featured. Be sure to see below for more pics. I wanted to capture every app listed. The pics emphasize how the iPad and iPhone become the app. Be sure to see the holidays label for more holiday posts. Have a great day!
"Here is a new 80s ballad composition. This song is about enjoying the great times in your life and being thankful for all that everyone has done for you and letting your family and loved ones know how much you appreciate them. Instruments used: Motif6- lead guitar (Crystal) JV-880- DX-7ish Tines played with Roland D-50 (for velo. sense.) Korg EMX- drum pattern (new)
"A new and chilled out synthyness. Synths used: E-Mu Emax SE- arpeg. to D-50, new patch (square wave, filter + res. tweaked live) D-50: filtered square wave patch. DX-9: midi to Roland A-90 (OB8 strings) Please enjoy! :) :) TheSynthFreq"
the Happy Juno
"Here is a new song featuring the Roland Alpha Juno-1's bass sound. Synths used: Roland Alpha Juno-1: bass Roland D-50: synth/pads E-Mu Emax SE- Sax lead (from JV-880) Yamaha DX-9- FM Xylo patch Korg Emx- arp to Juno, 80s pattern