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Kawai K1 (K1r, K1m) Programming

kawai k1 (K1r, K1m) programming (part 1 of 2)
Published on Dec 7, 2012 SciFiFunk·98 videos

"How to program the Kawai K1 Synth (K1r, K1m). A look at the patch editing screens and how to make the most of the waveforms in the synth. Like http://www.facebook.com/scififunk for more.

Starting with the famous Ahh sound, we look at the synth in a unique way. It is a preset sampler where you can stack waveforms to make unique sounds. I show the waveforms using the original waveform sheet that came with the synth.

This technique is known as additive synthesis. Unfortunately there is no filter with this machine. However some preset basic waveforms are supplied and there are envelopes per waveform.

This means you can apply a filter sweep by using a slow attack on a sharper sound (to the other waveform sounding).

In part 1 I take you through the main parameters that change the characteristic of the sound."

kawai k1 (K1r, K1m) programming (part 2 of 2)

"In part 2 I go through the basic waveforms. Sawtooths, pure sine waves, going up in tones and semi-tones. Then Square waves, with the filter raised as you go through the waveforms. Then some odds and ends like a reversed saw and triangle wave.

Going through some of the preset samples we discover that most of them a low quality poor samples. It's only a 12 bit synth. However used in conjunction with other (stronger) waves - the ailising can be hidden to some extent.

Now for a demonstration of how to do a filter sweep on the K1 (a synth without a filter). This can be achieved using additive synthesis and the ADSR (volume envelope).

I create a unique sound using a mixture of basic waveforms and brass / organ samples. By boosting the sustain of each envelope we can achieve a composite sound."

Roland Jupiter 6 Arpegio Demo (Live Electronics)

Published on Dec 20, 2012 SciFiFunk·98 videos

"The Roland Jupiter 6 arpegiator is the best one that I've ever had the privilege to play. With a 4 octave range and choice of up, down and up then down, combined with 6 note polyphony there are plenty of options available for live improvisation. more at http://www.facebook.com/scififunk

The Jupiter 6 is a much loved analogue synth from the early 80s. It was the synth that inspired me to get involved with electronic music after I was invited up to the "crows nest" of an 80s band called "Giant Killer".

The range of programming options is just wonderful allowing all sorts of tight or phasey sounds to be made - quickly and easily."

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Roland SVC-350 Vocoder Tutorial

Roland SVC-350 Vocoder Tutorial (Part 1)

YouTube Published on Mar 4, 2013 SciFiFunk·98 videos

"The Roland SVC-350 Vocoder is an excellent Vocoder, capable of great expression. In this tutorial I cover how to get the best sounds from your electronic instrument. More http://www.facebook.com/scififunk

Part 1 starts with an expressive demo. I then run through the front panel and what each section does for you. I cover what a Vocdoer is (the theory), sample and hold and various performance elements.

I demonstrate sample and hold, and talk about the synthesis element of the machine. The quality and character of the carrier signal is very important and I discuss this in part 2."

Roland SVC-350 Vocoder Tutorial (Part 2)

"Part 2 starts with a look at the vocoder inputs and outputs. I also look at the internal sounds of the machine. The in-built chorus ensemble effect, the compressor and the distortion.

I look at the kind of instruments you can use for both the carrier signal and the program input (you don't HAVE to use a mic). In particular I concentrate on the best synth sound to use as a carrier showing how to set this sound up.

I look into the importance of the release portion of this sounds ADSR.

I go on to demo a Drum machine used as a program input (with the same synth sound as the carrier)."

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Dirty Electronics Dirty Carter : Hardwire Mod by A.S.M.O.

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"Hardwire Mod by A.S.M.O.

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This is a hardwire mod of the Dirty Carter Experimental Sound Generating Instrument, a post card sized hand held touch controlled instrument, designed by John Richards (Dirty Electronics) and Chris Carter ( Throbbing Gristle, Carter Tutti). It was originally produced for a special performance by Carter and the 25 strong Dirty Electronics Ensemble in 2010. Chris’ artwork is etched into the PCB and forms part of the circuit.

The instrument is mounted on a custom built wooden case with aluminium face plate is covered with black leatherette.

On this mod all the touch points are wired up to pots, with rotary switches to select clock range and feedback input, giving more precise control and predictability. The mix tilt switch is disabled and rerouted to a toggle switch. The original speaker is removed and a ¼ audio out socket added. Also added is a low pass filter with resonance and cutoff controls with an LFO for modulation and CV in. At full resonance the filter self oscillates.

The original instrument and additional circuitry are powered from a 9v PP3 battery

The Instrument uses a dual 4-stage shift register. Each register is controlled independently. Two oscillators are used per register: one as a clock, the other as input data that is cascaded through the four stages. The outputs from the stages are mixed together. A fast clock rate produces a crude form of wavetable synthesis, whilst a slow clock rate creates audible pulses and clicks. Sound from both the 4-stage shift registers can be mixed together. Glitchy noise, deep drones and percussive peeps!"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet VS SN 0116

Published on May 8, 2013 Melanie Matozzo·2 videos

Video covers a problem with the unit as well as the inside.

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"The voices on the unit start to disappear after a few minutes. It appears that not all of the voices disappear but first one goes slowly, and then others sound different from when it is first turned on. I have read online people describing that there are 2 chips in this unit which are CEM5530 chips which could be problem..."