Lemur - Unique Modulations

YouTube Published on Jul 17, 2012 by LiineTV

"Contributor Martin Delaney, aka mindlobster, presents a tutorial on novel modulation templates for Lemur: LFO Studio, Kontrolab 2 and CCell. You can use these templates to control any synth module, whether hardware or software. All three templates are free downloads available for the Lemur App: http://liine.net/en/products/lemur/"

iTunes:
Lemur - Liine
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Oberheim Sem 4 (four) voices playing Vivaldi "alla rustica"

YouTube Published on Jul 17, 2012 by Polynominaldotcom

http://www.polynominal.com

EDMX - Cerberus [Featuring RSF SD140, TR-808 & TR-909]

EDMX - Cerberus from EDMX on Vimeo.
Artist: EDMX
Title: Cerberus
Label: Power Vacuum

Camera & Art direction: Cesca Dvorak
Edit: EDMX

www.dmxkrew.com

RSF SD140, TR-808, TR-909 Drum Machine Video

HG Sounds Releases MESH - Minimoog Meets Rhythmic LFOs

"The idea behind Mesh was to create a Virtual Analogue mono synth in the style of the Minimoog with the addition of 5 Tempo based LFOs for exploring rhythmic potential. In comparison to previous Homegrown Synths, Mesh is very simple using 3 Oscillators and a Sub Oscillator to shape the sound, a single oversampled Low Pass Moog style filter, and 3 Envelopes. The LFOs can modulate most parameters, and there are several quantized pitch destinations to enable complex one finger sequences to be constructed. Add to this a compact effects section comprising of a Modulator, a Delay and SoundScaper and Finally an Arpeggiator which all adds up to a simple lightweight sonic playground.

The Oscillators provide the usual suspect waveforms such as Sine, Saw, Ramp, Triangle and Square, but also add a large selection of Digital Waveforms to expand it’s sonic capabilities. The filter can be oversampled up to 8 times which improves the quality of the sound as well as providing a different character for each of the modes.

Although Mesh is designed as a non velocity based Mono Synth, it can be used as a Polyphonic instrument, and velocity can also be enabled. There are also a set of modulation parameters for assigning Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod Wheel and Pitch to a wide selection of destinations.

The demo Version is fully functional apart from audio dropouts when the host is in playback mode.

Main Features:

Oscillators
3 Oscillators each with a selection of 70 Waveforms, Octave, Semi and Fine Tuning.
1 Sub Oscillator.
Oscillator 3 and White Noise can be routed to modulate Oscillator 1 Pitch.
3 Dedicated Envelopes for Amp, Filter and Noise.
Oversampled Moog Style Low Pass Filter which can be oversampled 2x, 4x and 8x.
The Filter output can be fed back to modulate the cutoff and be routed back to the input for a gritty effect.
Noise can be used to modulate the filter cutoff.
Gentle Harmonic Drive for the filter to add some depth and colour.
Unison Mode – For doubling and detuning the sound. It can also be used alternatively to transpose the second output by 1 octave.
Master Drive – For some intense distortion.
Drift – Allows a random value for the pitch of each Oscillator which can fatten up the sound in an analogue way.
LFOs
5 LFOs – Each can be locked to tempo/tempo independent, can be synced/run freely.
135+ Waveforms - There are 100 custom wave shapes which are a series of 8 values which can be used to create a repeating musical pattern for pitch or filter, additionally a smooth value can transform them into curved shapes.
37 Possible Destinations. - These include Quantized Pitches for semitones, Octaves, Fifths and Sevenths for creating complex rhythms.
Individual Amount and Rate Controls.
Global Rate/Amount Knobs – These knobs affect all of the LFOs simultaneously, the amount acts like a master volume control useful for scaling, and the rate multiplies the individual rates.
Envelopes – LFOs 3/4 have optional Envelopes with knobs to control Attack and Decay.
Effects
Modulator – Uses an LFO to achieve many different effects such as Flanger, Chorus, Phasers, Mod Delay, Pitch Shifters, FM and Ring Modulators.
Stereo Delay – A BPM locked Delay which has a simple list of time presets.
SoundScaper – Comb Effects, Reverbs and Endless Delays are the domain of SoundScaper.
Mono/Poly – Although primarily designed as a Mono Synth, Mesh is also a capable 16 poly synth at the push of a button.
Arpeggiator – Full featured arpeggiator with the usual modes plus a pattern selector which has 100 selectable patterns/selectable steps for creating more rhythmic Arpeggiations.
Randomizers – Each section has it's own randomize/Default buttons, as well as Global Sets for randomizing the entire synth."

http://hgsounds.com/product/mesh-vsti/

Sonic Clamp for Guitar

YouTube Published on Jul 17, 2012 by HarmonyCentral

"The Sonic Clamp attaches an iPhone or iPod touch to your guitar...which may not sound all that useful, but this video shows the potential of this coupling."

http://sonicclamp.com/ - works with 4th gen iPod Touch as well.

iTunes:
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
Bebot - Robot Synth - Normalware
IK Multimedia - Amplitube

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Tiptop Audio 808 Module Box Shots

http://tiptopaudio.com/

The 808 modules in their packaging; little aliens ready to be released out of their test tubes.

Atomic Shadow Studio Pics & New Website

"Last month the lab experienced upheaval in the form of a major remodel. The ergonomics of the space had left much to be desired. As work began on the Twelve Full Moons album in January of 2011, I needed somewhere to mount the two Hewlett Packard sine wave generators that I planned to use on the album. I had a large metal rack that was sitting in a shed and it was pressed in to service and placed to the left of the desk in the room. Things got out of hand from there and over the next year it grew to four 45 U rack units. More is more!..."

You'll find the full post including more pics at Atomic Shadow's new website. Note the EMW-200 and the Synthesizers.com modular. If you missed it, be sure to check out the EMW-200 review & the EMW-300.

Dude plays Sidrassi & CocoQuantus

video upload by sduck409 on Jul 16, 2012

"On a recent visit to Dude's (Liam Cloyd) domicile, I filmed this brief performance/improv. Sound production is with a Ciat-Lombarde Sidrassi and a Cocoquantus, with some additional enhancements from a 4ms Bend Matrix, Moogerfooger LPF, and a Strymon Blue Sky and El Capistan. Sorry, only crappy mono camera mike audio. Copyright ®2012 Stephen Drake and Liam Cloyd."

I haven't had a post featuring the 4ms Bend Matrix in ages. I'm showing the last one on Aug 3, 2010. Click here and scroll for some posts.

Electro-Music Klee Sequencer - Pronounced "Clay"

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"Electro-Music Klee Sequencer

Designed by Scott Stites and Assoc.

Assembled by Free State FX

Brand new. Highest quality parts available - no compromises. Artfully hand wired in the 5U MOTM / MOOG Format.

scratches the surface of what the Klee is capable of

Modifications:

Custom LED Colors: This Klee been modified with Bi-Color LEDs so Stage LEDs 9-6 are green when the sequencer is in 2X8 mode. Blue LEDs on Random and Bus 2 Status. Yellow LEDs on Rate and Bus 1 Status. Green LED on Bus 3 Status. Red LED on Main Bus Status.

The Klee is the most feature packed, crazy, beautifully insane sequencer out there. Every option is implemented in this layout. Once you get one the Klee in your rack, you'll wonder how you managed without it. It can function like any other 16 step sequencer out there, or it can function like it has a brain of it's own. Easily programmed with your own ideas, or flip the Random Switch and find out what "it" has in mind. An endless source of inspiration.

This is one BIG build. Save yourself the time, hassle, and inevitable troubleshooting by purchasing this Klee fully and professionally assembled by Free State FX.

The Klee, pronounced Clay, is a shift register based sequencer. What makes the Klee different from most sequencers is that more than one Stage/Step can be active at any given time. Most sequencers have one active Stage, the CV for that Stage is programmed via the pot, and the CV is then sent to the CV Out. With the Klee, one or more stages can be active at one time, the CV programmed by the active Stages is added together, and is then sent to the CV Out.

I could not possibly list all the functions of the Klee here. More inormation about how to use the Klee can be found here:

Know the Klee

Klee Operating Tips

Assembled with:

42 Toggle Switches with Black Rubber Switch Covers
22 Alpha Pots
23 Mini Alco Clone Knobs
Rotary Switch
21 LEDs with Bi-Color LED Mod
2 Large Red Pushbutton Switches
Large Bridechamber Panel - 7 units wide
19 Switchcraft Jacks
Polyester Film Capacitors
Metal Film Resistors
Double Plated PCBs with Soldermask
MOTM Power Connector
Runs on +/- 15 Volts

THIS MODULE IS FOR EXPERIENCED SYNTHESIZER ENTHUSIASTS ONLY! If you don't know how to use this module, please don't bid."

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Chimp playing modular synth

YouTube Published on Jul 16, 2012 by MongoSynth

"So I heard some weird noise in the garage last night. I went in to investigate and found a small chimpanzee playing with my synth. He seemed so happy that I let him continue for a while. Later on I asked him to play some dubstep. He said he was too evolved for that. He was very camera shy so I was unable to a good picture of him."