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Published on Jan 9, 2015 Juicy Froot

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New Modor NF-1 Hardware Synth in the Works

"The Modor NF-1 synth is a digital DSP synth very comparable to the classic Virtual Analog synths, but Modor is moving further on from this point. We use the classic structure of VA-synths, with oscillators, filters and effects, with parameters that can be modulated using LFO's and envelopes. But every element has been retought and reinvented. In a digital way. The NF-1 has a classic 12dB/oct resonant filter, but we are also giving it a versatile formant filter, never seen in hardware before! It does make classic sawtooth waves, but we're also including a lot of other brand new modulatable noisy waveforms! It has a classic delay effect, but we make every parameter editable to give way to special unexpected effect types! And so on ...

Yes, it's digital and we're proud of it! We are making a very hands-on, laborious new synth having plenty of knobs and switches right on top of it to shape any sound parameter thats in it. Nothing to look up in menus!"

Demos at Modor Music

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Moog Releases Theremini Editor For MAC & PC

On the heels of the Theremini iPad editor, Moog has just announced the Theremini Editor for Mac & PC.

"Theremini Advanced Software Editor Now Available For MAC & PC

Unlock your Theremini's unseen world of sonic possibilites with the Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor. This editor puts the power of sound design in your hands by allowing you to access new layers of the Theremini's synthesis engine. Easily craft new and exciting sounds for your Moog Theremini, re-sculpt existing presets, and share your sonic creations with others. The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor also includes an exclusive library of new presets to kick-start your creative process.

The Theremini Advanced Software Editor is a free download for registered owners."

Find out more about the Moog Theremini HERE.

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Testing 2: Roland Juno-6, Elektron Analog Rytm, Yamaha DX-7, DSI Mopho

Published on Feb 6, 2015 my4trackmachine

"Doing another sound test with new camera. (I think it has a built in compression to the sound because of how the audio always comes out.)

Just another quick improv session with my synths. no direction. just hit record and bring in a drone and play around (I wasnt even sure what pattern i had programed in the drum machine last). This is the results."

RYO Logic Modules – Full DIY Kits From Thonk

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X(N)OR/NOT
NOR/OR
NAND/AND

BME-700 // FATTEST SYNTH ON EARTH

Published on Feb 6, 2015

"as far what I have heard and played I'd consider this the fattest synth on earth. please bear in mind that the synth was directly plugged into the sound card; no tubes, sutarizers, distorsion, compressors limiters or other stuff is involved or applied later to the track of the one-VCO-machine!!!
the keyboard is somehow awkward though ;-)"

BME-700 synth demo. Note the touch keyboard.

BME-700 // MAX PHATT // sequenced // Miniature 23

Published on Feb 7, 2015 LESINDES

"the BME-700 from its PHATT side -- triggered with a Nord G2 step sequencer. Kenton Midi translated it into CV/gate.
to satisfy the urge for phatt material asap I used looped archive footage. And the publishing miniature 22 (another Minitaur clip) has been postponed for the moment."

ARP QUADRA "Space Disco"

Published on Feb 6, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

all synthesizer sounds: ARP QUADRA Analog Synthesizer (1978)
drums: LinnDrum (1982)
sequencing: Doepfer Dark Time step sequencer (CV/Gate)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: reverb and delay"

NRS - Live Set 02 - Stylophonic Volcanisation

Published on Jan 28, 2015 Navi Retlav

"Live set made with: Volca bass, Volca keys, Volca beat, Propellerhead reason, iPad animoog, Monotron delay, stylophone and kaoss pad."

Order of the Volcas from left to right: Volca Beat, Volca Keys, Volca Bass. You can see which synth is creating which sound as he plays.

Note this playlist runs through all of Navi's videos. The description above applies to the first two videos.

Korg Monopoly Vintage Synthesizer SN 040397

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MFB Kraftzwerg Analog Semi-modular Desktop Synthesizer

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"MFB is the brainchild of Manfred Fricke, boutique analogue designer who has been running out of his Berlin HQ for many years now. This is his latest and greatest synth design, and it follows the MFB tradition of offering powerful but tiny synths for a very reasonable price.

Its small footprint is significant and, as far as analogues go, this might have highest feature to size ratio of any semi-modular synth out there. To give you an idea, the case is a couple of inches smaller than a copy of FM.

Inside you get a triple VCO, dual LFO, 24dB low-pass filter, VCA and dual ADHSR modules. Add 34 knobs, 13 switches and 37 patch points to the surface and a MIDI-CV converter to the back and you get a synth with loads of sonic potential.

Architecture
As the name suggests, in a semi-modular synth all the modules are connected internally, and it should be able to make noises without the need to do any patching. The patch points provide the opportunity to explore and experiment with the signal path and combine different modulation sources.

The modules are laid out from left to right. Dual LFOs are on the left, followed by the triple VCO and the low-pass filter in the middle. Next we have the VCA and on the far right is the dual ADHSR section.

To understand the normal signal flow, all you need to do is examine the patch points and their associated knobs up close. MIDI note messages are automatically converted to CV and Gate values. These are wired in to the oscillators and envelope sections so there is indeed no need to patch up anything to get a sound going.

Each of the three oscillators and the noise source has its own volume level – these route into the filter and on to the VCA. Turning the gain past five opens it up and gradually lets the sound through without triggering it with a volume envelope.

Envelope 1 is routed to CV cut on the filter. This is joined by a second CV input that uses a small pot to set the amount, and is normally linked to key-tracking.

Both LFOs have predefined functions – LFO 1 is assigned pitch modulation duties. It can be switched between all the oscillators or just OSC 3 and, as mentioned before, LFO 2 automatically goes to the VCA section.

Without any patch cables, there's plenty of room for tweaking, and the high contrast white on black labelling makes it easy to see what's going on. Even the knobs for the dual ADSR, which are quite close together, leave enough space for tweak-happy fingers."