Synthesizer Sample Library Review: J4 from Synthmagic / Tronsonic - Bass and Leads

Published on Oct 14, 2014 Synth Anatomy

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J4 is a custom instrument for Kontakt 5 (5.2.1 required), based on a legendary analogue polysynth from the late 1970s – an ever-present on every synth enthusiast’s ‘Best Ever’ list! J4 is a single oscillator, analogue-style synthesizer featuring 6 waveforms, a sub square wave and a noise generator.
We’ve included 2 sets of samples with J4 – a DI set with Neve-style valve pre-amp/EQ, and a second set, through the same pre-amp and EQ but then recorded to ‘old-stock’ tape on a Studer A807 quarter inch reel-to-reel. making 1GB of sample content in total, there’s plenty of varoety for your productions.
J4 can be set to function in 4-voice mode (just like the original) or switch to full poly and take advantage of the extensive synth conttrols to creat some truly epic sounds of your own!

Available here: http://www.synthmagic.co.uk/j4.html and here
http://tronsonic.com/j4"

Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System

Drum Patches with a 12U EMW Eurorack System from Icaro Ferre on Vimeo.

"This video shows some examples of what can be done using some of the EMW trigger sequencers and drum modules.

The main clock for the two sequences (8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER and 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER) comes from the BPM GENERATOR module. In order to reset these 3 modules, I'm using a BUTTON INTERFACE 1 module.
In these examples, I'm using 4 DIGI-DRUMs, 2 channels of the ANALOG BASSDRUM 4X, and a DIGITAL NOISE module (going through a VCF SP filter and a VCA 101). These 6 channels are then sub-mixed and routed into the 4 channels / inputs of the ANALOG SWITCH 4X, which lets me turn them on/off using the 4 switches.

In my opinion, the 4-TRACKS TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing basic drum elements such as kicks and snares while the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER is great for sequencing percussive elements since it allows for more experimentation due to it's different modes (Forward, Backwards, Ping-Pong, Random etc) and patterns.

I really enjoyed this setup because it not only lets me create drum loops in specific BPMs but it also turned out to be super flexible due to the many different samples available in the DIGI-DRUM modules and modes / patterns available in the 8-STEP TRIGGER SEQUENCER.

If you'd like to know more about the EMW modules, check out their website: http://electronicmusicworks.com"

Exploded View (Elektron Machinedrum, Roland SH-32)

Published on Oct 14, 2014 northwestpassage

"RIP Mark Bell of LFO.

Using the MD's song mode and SH-32's multitimbral capabilities. An odd couple that I'm finding very inspiring at the moment.

An older version of this track can be found on my Bandcamp:
http://xyzrkx.bandcamp.com/track/we-a..."

F5D - Chariots of Fire (MFB Dominion 1)

"A short recording inspired by the Chariots of Fire Theme by Vangelis. All multi-tracked to Logic using MFB Dominion 1 analog 3-osc VCO synth. For fx, analog guitar pedals have been used, as well as digital plugins."

AtomoSynth Mochika Cake

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Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo

Published on Oct 14, 2014 subtokyoshop

"Keio (Korg) Mini Pops 7 Drum Machine + Roland RE 101 Space Echo

Keio Giken (former name of KORG in 60's) Mini Pops 7 (1966, aka UNIVOX SR-95) + Roland Space Echo RE-101"

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Inventor and Berkeley's Director of CNMAT, David Wessel, Has Passed Away

David Wessel, Berkley's director of the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies, has passed away.  There will be an open house on Friday, October 17, from 1PM - 6PM for those that want to pay their respects. You can find details here.  People are also leaving their condolences on his Facebook Page here.

For those not familiar with David Wessel, there is a great interview with him on the Cycling 74 website from 1999 here.  From that interview:

"David Wessel is Professor of Music at the University of California, Berkeley where he directs the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT). Wessel worked at IRCAM between 1979 and 1988; his activities there included starting the department where Miller Puckette first began working on Max on a Macintosh. Since Wessel’s arrival in Berkeley over ten years ago, CNMAT has been actively involved in teaching Max/MSP as well as developing freely available Max-based software projects. In this 1999 interview with Gregory Taylor, Wessel talks about his musical background, his relationship with French composer and IRCAM founder Pierre Boulez, the origins of Max, and some perspectives on his current work."

Pictured and in the video below is David with his relatively new SLABS instrument and controller.  The instrument has been mentioned here on MATRIXSYNTH.  In 2011 he showed the instrument with the Eigenharp and Roger Linn's Linnstrument prototype at an event in San Francisco.


Uploaded on Jan 15, 2009 DavidLWessel

"Musical Demonstration of SLABS instrument with David Wessel on SLABS and Nils Bultmann on viola"

Doepfer A-100 Eurorack Analog Modular Synthesizer with Extras

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via this auction

Comes with a binder of the owner's manual.

"This is the perfect Eurorack synthesizer for anyone who wants to get into the world of analog modular synthesis. I purchased this Eurorack roughly six months ago from Analogue Haven, and it is in pristine condition. I have been the only user to ever touch it, and I have cared for it like a priest cares for a holy object. It has never traveled anywhere and never ever been outdoors, and it's been kept in a ventilated space that's never gone above 76 degrees or below 60 degrees Farenheit. I designed this rack to be both MIDI-capable, so that you can seamlessly integrate this with your DAWs (Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.), midi controllers, and all other midi-capable equipment. Also, it has both consumer and professional line outs (+4dBu for left and right) in 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch or 3.5mm for an easy signal path straight to any mixer, audio interface (ADC), speakers, or amplifier. It's as easy to plug in as an electric guitar!

And speaking of cables, it comes with 64, fully functioning 3.5mm (1/8 inch) high-quality patch cables.

Although this analog modular synthesizer is perfect for entry-level musicians and sound designers, it is by no means limited. This has every vital module that is required to experiment, compose, and produce music utilizing the most important and powerful aspects of analog synthesis. While a full listing of modules can be found below, major components include dual oscillators, dual ADSR envelope generators, dual filters, dual ring modulators, dual amplifiers, dual mixers, dual LFOs, dual sequencers (yes, that's right), dual buffered multiples, a dual quantizer, and a dual delay. Here is the full listing of Eurorack modules:

2 X Doepfer A-110 VCO (STANDARD VCO)
2 X Doepfer A-140 ADSR (ENVELOPE GENERATOR)
1 X Doepfer A-130 VCA (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-131 VCA (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-145 LFO
1 X Doefper A-146 LFO2 (Variable Waveform Low-Frequency Oscillator)
1 X Doepfer A-114 Ring Modulator
1 X Doepfer A-120 VCF1 (LOW-PASS FILTER)
1 X Doepfer A-106-6 XP VCF (16-fold VC XPander Filter)
1 X Doepfer A-115 DIV. (Audio Divider)
1 X Doepfer A-116 WP (VC Waveform Processor)
1 X Doepfer A-190 MCVS (MIDI-CV/SYNC INTERFACE)
1 X Doepfer A-118 NOISE (+ RANDOM VOLTAGE)
1 X Doepfer A-148 (DUAL SAMPLE AND HOLD)
1 X Doepfer A-160 (CLOCK DIVIDER)
1 X Doepfer A-161 (CLOCK SEQUENCER)
1 X Doepfer A-180 (MULTIPLES)
1 X Doepfer A-170 SL (DUAL SLEW LIMITER)
1 X Doepfer A-155 Analog Trigger/Sequencer
1 X Intellijel uScale [V2]
1 X Addac System ADDAC 200B BUFFERED MULTIPLE
1 X Modcan DUAL DELAY
1 X WMD Pro Output
1 X Mutable Volts +5V Adapter
1 X A-100P9 Gray 3-Row Doepfer case

For a further in-depth visual guide to all the modules and the entire rack, google the ModularGRID website. Once there, search 'first doepfer A-100' and you can see this rack's profile.

REASON FOR SELLING: Life circumstances have forced me to journey someplace far, far away, and I cannot take my beloved synthesizer with me. This is painful moment and I would never sell this if I didn't have to. This is a perfect piece of musical machinery, and anyone who buys it will be very lucky."

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ADM-06 seq3

Published on Oct 14, 2014 kuxaan sum

"Audio Damage Sequencer 1"

Groovesizer TB2 - Preview

Published on Oct 14, 2014 MoShang

"http://groovesizer.com The Groovesizer TB2 is a synthesizer shield for the Arduino Due. The TB2 is a 4 note paraphonic wavetable synth with (digital) filter, envelope and LFO. In addition to the built-in wave shapes (sine, triangle, saw, square, noise), additional wave shapes can be loaded from SD card. For sound generation, it makes use of the two 12-bit DACs built into the Due's ATSAM3X8E processor (output is mono in the current configuration, but stereo operation is also possible). The TB2 will be available in kit form (ETA December 2014)."