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Thursday, June 18, 2015

ARTURIA MiniBrute SE // Diamond Memory Lane 2 // FREE STYLE // Part 2

Published on Jun 18, 2015 LESINDES

"Strictly Monophonic Pad"

Tribe of the Freq Wolf Octified

Published on Jun 17, 2015 HardtekStudios

Download the audio track for FREE here-
https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...

"Both the Akai Rhythm Wolf and Korg Electribe 2 are routed into and synced by the Electron Octatrack where further processing takes place for yummy mangled goodness (Just like Grandma used to make). The bass synth of the Rhythm Wolf is being processed by the Alesis Bitrman then the Moog Freqbox for ultimate in low frequency mutilation."

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

New Synth Book: The Prophet from Silicon Valley: The Complete Story of Sequential Circuits

via Amazon:

Update: I forgot to mention, Amazon has a preview of the book you can flip through online. Click through the link above to check it out if you haven't already.

"The story of Sequential Circuits, the leading synthesizer manufacturer of the 1980s. One of the great American synthesizer companies, founded and led by San Francisco electronics and computer graduate, Dave Smith, Sequential Circuits Inc. paved the way for music of the future. Smith brought easy, affordable and powerful polyphonic synthesis to all levels of music production in the form of the ground-breaking Prophet-5 synthesizer. Released in 1978, the Prophet led the new wave movement into the next decade, creating a sonically exciting soundtrack to eighties culture. It expanded the palette of all music genres and was embraced by professionals and amateurs alike. Sequential Circuits went on to create further innovative concepts and products such as programmable effects, MIDI, multitimbrality, high-quality sampling, workstation and MPC systems and many more. Today the Prophet-5 is very much sought-after as one of those truly iconic classic musical instruments. The book features many exclusive and highly entertaining and informative stories from ex-Sequential staff, music industry moguls, and famous keyboard players. Includes over 240 photos and illustrations (paperback)"

by David Abernethy

Reviews:

Mark Vail, Music journalist, author, teacher, musician: 'The story of Sequential Circuits includes thrilling successes and unfortunate demise. Thanks to Dave Smith's contributions to electronic music, we in the industry owe him dearly. Through thorough research and by reaching out to many artists who benefited from Sequential Circuits' instruments and Dave Smith's work, David Abernethy delivers the essence of the story in this beautifully written and detailed book.'

Dominic Milano, Keyboard magazine writer/reviewer, editor: 'David Abernethy has left no stone unturned in researching this incredibly detailed account of how Dave Smith and Sequential Circuits unseated Moog and ARP to become the leading synthesizer manufacturer of the 1980s. The Prophet from Silicon Valley is a must-read for synth junkies and students of musical instrument design.'

Stanley Jungleib, Sequential's Publications Manager, Seer Systems founder: 'Sequential was the dominant US synthesizer think-tank for a decade. David Abernethy fairly and carefully accounts for the diverse contributions of the talented lot that made it work. Anyone interested in making their career in this business should study its lessons, as many of Sequential's graduates remain influential in the field to this day.'

About the Author
David Abernethy is a musician, writer and electrical engineer from Auckland, New Zealand.

Product Details
Paperback: 274 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (June 10, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1512198323
ISBN-13: 978-1512198324
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds

Sweet Effectrode Mercury Vacuum Tube Fuzz

Published on Jun 17, 2015 bigcitymusic

"00:00 - Intellijel Rubicon Sine Wave through Effectrode Mercury Fuzz to demonstrate fuzz harmonics.
00:21 - JoMoX ModBrane through Audio Damage Dub Jr. (time modulated) through Effectrode Mercury Fuzz."

Red Roland SH-101

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Analog Monsters Roland Juno-106 does ARP SOLINA String Synthesizer!

Published on Jun 17, 2015 SynthgodXXX

"Analog Monsters: Roland Juno-106 does
ARP SOLINA or ARP OMNI String Synthesizer!

Analog Monsters Roland Juno-106 Jupiter-8 style
Blue LEDs, Bender & Polymeter!
100% No Talking! Just pure Analog Bliss!

The Polymeter is synced to the voice board, just like a DSI synthesizer, when a key is struck each voice lights up on the Polymeter panel! VERY Trippy in a dark studio!!
Perfect for collectors and acid trippers!! LOL!

The Roland JUNO-106 does (In my opinion)
a GREAT STRING SYNTHESIZER emulation!
I tried to do my best making a ARP SOLINA,
ARP OMNI or ARP QUADRA string patch.
The chorus is no phaser , but I like it better on the
Roland Juno-106 dry with no chorus.

The video starts off dry with no chorus then I add chorus I & then II.
After that I show off some drone atmospheres & space EFX.
With & without the internal chorus.

This synthesizer has been modified by Allen at The Synth Spa
Full restoration, Voice Chips, Blue LED's, Bender & Polymeter!
Custom Roland Jupiter-8 Color Style Buttons! Wood Sides!
100% Bad Ass!!!! Just priceless. No offers excepted.
This one stays in the studio forever!

I love you guys!
You all ROCK!
Rik
Thanks for watching!"

Jumpers - Synthesizers.com

Published on Jun 17, 2015 synthesizersdotcom

"How to adjust jumpers on an analog synthesizer module circuit board in a Synthesizers.com analog modular synthesizer.

Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com

http://www.synthesizers.com/"