Liquid Metal impro : Benjolin DIY / Chaos Nand / Echophon

Published on Jan 23, 2014 staphlebug·9 videos

"First improvisation recorded with a DIY Benjolin, which is not as complete as the Epoch Modular Benjolin module, but just as fun. This module proved to be a very extensive source of new sounds... Just hear this !

Modules involved :

- Rob Hordijk' DIY Benjolin
- Synthrotek Chaos Nand
- Make Noise Echophon
- Doepfer / Pittsburgh Modular ADSR, VCA and mixer"

NAMM 2014: Behringer Motor 61 - Moving Faders On a Keyboard

Published on Jan 23, 2014 sonicstate·612 videos

There is also a Motor 49

"NAMM 2014: Behringer Motor 61 - Moving Faders On a Keyboard Pads, rotaries and aftertouch"

"The MOTÖR 61 master keyboard controller allows you to take total command over your virtual instruments and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Featuring amazingly-smooth action, motorized faders and touch-sensitive pads, the MOTÖR 61 provides an unparalleled level of control for the ultimate creative expression. The 61 semi-weighted full-sized keys, 60 mm faders and backlit drums give you hands-on control over all the parameters of your favorite DAW. An incredible hardware-based arpeggiator enables you to instantly add arpeggios to software and hardware synths and create complex arrangements on the fly.

MOTÖR 61's endless rotary encoders provide immediate feedback about your software, plus the convenient, backlit transport section puts all playback and record functions right at your fingertips. You get fast, easy-to-read information at-a-glance, thanks to MOTÖR 61's spacious, backlit LCD screen. We've also loaded this amazing controller with a variety of extremely-useful presets (and even more are on the way), so you can start creating quickly, without mapping or instant recall. Ready to go right out of the box, just connect to your computer and download the free audio recording, editing and podcasting software at www.behringer.com, which comes with 150 instruments and effects plug-ins. MOTÖR 61 is the fast and easy way to get you back "in-touch" with every element of your creativity."

Features:

61 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring expressive velocity and after-touch functionality

9 motorized 60 mm touch-sensitive faders to control your DAW mixer, drawbar organ, soft synths or effect units

8 backlit drum pads with velocity and pressure-sensitivity for ultimate drum and sample-loop performance

Standard MIDI and Mackie Control* modes for ultimate flexibility with your DAW software

Hardware-based arpeggiator allows creation of complex patterns regardless of software limitations

Ultra-precise, illuminated endless rotary encoders with LED rings provide a clear overview of all software parameters

Backlit transport section for direct access to your DAW record/play engine

Quick individual bank select for faders, encoders and pads

Large backlit LCD screen for optimal overview, easy editing and quick status check

Built-in presets – no complex mapping required; additional free user presets for your favorite software/hardware assignments

Flexible communication via USB or MIDI In/Out/Thru – including merge functionality

Plug and play with Mac* OS X* and Windows XP* or higher operating systems

Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins downloadable

3-Year Warranty Program**

Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany"

http://www.behringer.com/EN/products/MOTOR-61.aspx

NAMM 2014: Arturia BeatStep NAMM Overview Video

See Update2 for a new video overview from Future Music in the main BeatStep post here.

MATRIXSYNTH T Sighting at Joshua Tree

Who's that handsome, buff mofo? That's one small head in the shadow. :) January 2, 2014.

Mutable Instruments & Ganesha

via Killing Toys aka funky-junk on Facebook

"Finalmente anche Mutable Instruments fà parte della family
http://funky-junk.it/marchi/351/Mutable-Instruments/"

New KORG Gadget Mobile Synthesizer Studio Price, Details & New Video

See the update in the main post here.

Doepfer A174 Joystick Controlled CV Audio Demonstration Part One

Published on Jan 23, 2014 Raul's World of Synths·249 videos

"A short audio demonstration of utilizing the A174 Joystick controlled CV for pitch bend and adjusting filter Cutoff and resonance. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Mini Review of Propellerhead Parsec Synth for Reason

Mini Review of Propellerhead Parsec Synth for Reason - Excerpt from Ep 1 of In The Loop

Published on Jan 23, 2014 Producertech·102 videos

"This short movie gives an overview of Reason's Parsec Spectral Synth, showing all of its main controls and sections, then demonstrating how they can be used to produce a rude DnB groove.

For more Reason tutorials, visit http://reasoncourses.com "

littleBits Synth Kit: Random envelope & Filter mod

Published on Jan 17, 2014 Patrick McMaster·3 videos

"Today we go through a simple patch given some interesting upgrades by using the random bit to control the envelope and using a second oscillator to control the filter cutoff (filter modulation)"

littleBits synth kits on eBay

And a couple of tracks:


"Brex" littleBits Synth Kit & Korg Volca Jam

Published on Jan 15, 2014

"Track made with an interesting littleBits synth patch - or at the very least the end result was shaped pretty uniquely!

Had a lot of fun with this and learned quite a bit about the littleBits synth kit along the way.

For more information check out the project page here:

http://littlebits.cc/projects/brex"

"No Scrubs" - Korg Volca & littleBits Synth Kit Jam
Published on Jan 11, 2014

"Introduced my Korg Volca Beats and Bass to a new friend, the littleBits Synth Kit. Some pretty great sounds are possible from this fun combination, but the problem is I don't have enough hands! Definitely looking forward to getting some more individual littleBits modules when they're available separately.

The only effects used are an MXR Distortion+ for the Volca Bass and the built in reverb on the Tascam DP-008. Recorded direct without overdubs in one take on January 11, 2014."

Uber Rare EMS VCS4 Samples

via Ninja Tune Official on Facebook, via I Dream of Wires

"Throwback! This is an extremely rare EMS VCS4 analogue synth from 1969 belonging to Matt Black of Coldcut, it was the first one he ever used. The model never went into production and there were just two prototypes...

Download a bundle of sounds Matt Black created with it: http://bit.ly/KLkeK1"

It looks like it's in a custom case.  You can see the original here. Some info via this post:

"Additonally, the VCS3 was also sold in a plastic breif-case and called the Synthi A. The major Synthi 100 system was based on three VCS3's strung together. Some ultra-rare commercially unavailable synths EMS made include the VCS4 in 1969 which was basically 2 VCS3's plus a keyboard. And the Synthi Keyboard 1 of 1970 was just a VCS3 with a mini 29-note keyboard. Many of these EMS synth's have been used by Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Stereolab, Yes, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Jean-Michel Jarre, Astral Projection, Klaus Schulze, Depeche Mode, Vince Clarke, Add N to (X), The Who, Todd Rundgren, Recoil, Freddy Fresh, and many more."

A search on VCS4 will bring up more posts.