Curious if the CS will be a digital emulation or analog. If it's polyphonic, based on the size, it would likely have to be digital, not that there's anything wrong with that. Roland's Aira line was originally ill received by many when it was revealed that they would be digital. They are now pretty much well revered by all. I own an AN1x, Yamaha FS1R, DX-200 and CS60. All are fantastic sounding synths.
"In the first video Salamanderanagram shows off a very simple FM operator synth which he built in Reaktor, and demos it using the AudioCubes. To control the FM synth he is using MIDIBridge 3.0 for AudioCubes, and uses the new topology mode. Topology mode will send MIDI note triggers when cubes detect each other and will send MIDI CC messages for the distance between the cubes. This makes it easy to connect things when cubes detect each other and to change sound parameters when the distance is changed between cubes.
In the case of the FM synth in this video, when cubes detect each other, FM operators (sine oscillators) are connected so they can modulate each other. By moving the cubes closer or further away, parameters of the oscillators can be changed. In his setup depth modulation, width modulation and ring modulation parameters are changed when the distance between the cubes changes. Oscillators can also modulate each other simultaneously when 2 cubes are placed together which creates very interesting results! Finally, when you turn a cube, you can change the parameters that are being modulated, from ring modulation to feedback for example."
FM Synthesis in Reaktor using AudioCubes Topology by Salamanderanagram (part 2/2)
"drankWalker" is showing the CLX as a trigger/clock source only. various combinations of the outputs are run into both Maths trigger inputs. the Maths slopes are opening and closing both sides of a Intellijel uVCA. Piston Honda and Neutron Orgone Accumulator are the audio sources."
"Here's a playing demo of the REON Driftbox R Limited Analog Monosynth, going through each knob and switch, followed by a modular beat at the end. This is Roland's new analog synthesizer, officially released in July 2015 without fanfare. This synth is an updated version of the original REON DriftBox, except it has Aira green coloring.
I own a modular synthesizer so the big selling point for me was having the CV and gate inputs to work seamlessly with my other gear. Some people wish this had MIDI. There are no MIDI ports.
Manufacturer Description:
- VCO 1 has controls for frequency, level and modulation depth.
- HIGH/LOW switches between octaves. Frequency range: 0.2Hz-10kHz
- The WAVE switch selects in a rotating fashion one of the wave forms: sawtooth // triangle // 50% pulse // 75% pulse // 25% pulse // white noise // pink noise
- EG/FM selects either the envelope generator or the second VCO as modulation source.
- VCO 2 is pretty much the same as VCO1 but has only two selectable waveforms (sawtooth and 50% square) and different modulation options (sync or FM by VCO1).
- The CV LINK switch routes the external CV for VCO1 to input of VCO2 as well.
- The filter is a resonant, 24db/octave steep low pass filter. The resonance goes into oscillation. The modulation source for the cutoff can be either the envelope or an external CV; the modulation intensity is adjustable. Two more switches determine if and which VCO is used for filter cutoff modulation.
- The envelope is working either as an AD or an ASR, the middle control D/S determines either the decay time or the sustain level. When envelopes overlap, an interesting percussion effect occurs which prevails in the mix.
- The INV/NOR switch can invert the envelope. The modulation depth to the VCA is set with the "EG depth" potentiometer.
- HOLD opens the VCA and the VOL control sets the output level. The output switch is used for muting the synth.
- The white TRIG button allows you to fire the envelope manually and it generates a gate signal at the gate output socket.
Details:
- 5V DC power inlet
- CV inputs: VCOs 1+2 (1V/oct, 0-10V) and VCF cutoff (0-10V)
- Gate input, gate output (0-5V pulses)
- Audio output"
"The Bob Moog Foundation has been announced as the beneficiary organization for Cruise to the Edge, the progressive rock extravaganza taking place on the high seas November 15-19, 2015. In an effort to assist the educational and historic preservation projects of the Foundation, the cruise will offer a raffle for an iconic Moog synthesizer signed by many artists on board as well as holding a silent auction replete with unique Moog-related items."
"Historian Thom Holmes is back with a fascinating exploration of some of the rarest recordings ever created on a Moog modular synthesizer. Covering a range of musicians from Dick Hyman to the Earthquakes, from Mort Garson to Paul Bley and Annette Peacock, from Bo Hansson to LaMonte Young, and more, Holmes delves deep into recording obscura.
He also asks for your help in completing his list of the rarest Moog modular recordings of all times. Check out his criteria and let him know if you have any odd gems to add!"
"RadHaus US, an independent audiophile label, recently released a compilation of five hours ambient electronic music to honor Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, pioneer of Berlin school electronica, who passed away suddenly on January 20, 2015.
All proceeds from the project are being donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to benefit Dr. Bob's SoundSchool."
"We visited PauK in their studio in Girona and let him connect The Oval to their sonic and production system.
In the video PauK plays the Eurorack Modular synthesizer trough Expert Sleepers Silent Way and some Max4Live patches running in Ableton Live.
He has also a DJTechtools Midi Fighter Twister to control parameters in the patches.
To rise the porngear factor even higher there are some monome and Elektron gear on sight.
The Oval is a class compliant USB midi controller. When the campaign reaches 300% The Oval will include also a DIN 5 midi out cable to connect to any midi system, via USB or DIN5.
Oval, the first digital handpan, is a melodic percussion platform which allow you to play music / Learn music / Perform music.
"Checking out some the latest Koushion update. You can now turn off MIDI CC smoothing. This lets you get some do some really nice rhythmic parameter changes. Great when used by itself, or in a clock-synced production environment."
"Electrocomp EML analog synthesizer model 101 serial number 273, A very early one. Very nice cosmetic condition, a few light scratches on the cabinet and alittle seperation on the edge joints but very solid. The face plate is excellent with no missing print and no discoloring from use. The knobs are all original as is the electronics. Item powers up and creates some interesting sounds."
Four mini synths:
CP electric piano.
These line up with the teaser pic here.
Curious if the CS will be a digital emulation or analog. If it's polyphonic, based on the size, it would likely have to be digital, not that there's anything wrong with that. Roland's Aira line was originally ill received by many when it was revealed that they would be digital. They are now pretty much well revered by all. I own an AN1x, Yamaha FS1R, DX-200 and CS60. All are fantastic sounding synths.
