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Sequential Prophet-6 -- Ten minutes of beautiful pads

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Hermisphere

"I never get to use sounds like this in my music, so I thought I'd vent my pad programming needs into this video. All sounds are programmed and performed by me, and feature only the unprocessed sound of the wonderful new Prophet 6 - no external effects, multitracking or MIDI involved."

The End of an Era - Moog Voyager to be Discontinued

It's hard to believe it's true, but the Moog Voyager, Bob Moog's first synthesizer after getting the Moog Music name back, is being discontinued after 13 years.

I was fortunate enough to pick up a Signature Series Voyager, brand new in the box, on clearance years ago when the last ones were being blown out. It never left the studio and I never sent it out for updates. I wanted to preserve Bob Moog's Voyager exactly as it left the factory, as he signed off on it.

I also have a Minimoog Model D, a Minitaur and the Sub Phatty. What set the Voyager and Model D apart of course was that third oscillator. It makes a difference. I'm curious if Moog will replace the Voyager with another three osc synth. Perhaps a re-issue of the original Model D? Owning both, I have to say each stands on it's own and is different enough to warrant both. The Voyager is refined, yet exudes power. The Model D is wild, aggressive, rough around the edges, but can be tamed.

Whatever Moog comes up with next, I'm sure it will be great. All of their synths to date have something special to offer.

An interesting side note is Bob Moog's Moogerfooger and theremins, released before the Voyager under the Big Briar name, will live on.

The official press release from Moog Music with a tribute video from Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor follows below.

"After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end. Moog will lovingly handcraft 600 final units of the Minimoog Voyager at their factory in downtown Asheville, NC before saying goodbye.

The Minimoog Voyager is the foundation of the modern Moog synthesizer. When it went into production in 2002, it signaled the rebirth of Moog Music, and the re-emergence of the analog synthesizer as a viable creative tool in our increasingly digital world. The design philosophy behind the Minimoog Voyager set the pattern for all of Moog’s subsequent work: where beauty, high mechanical quality, and sonic excellence are equally paramount in the service of musical ideas. The Minimoog Voyager is an embodiment of this ideology, and a wellspring of inspiration for Moog’s instrument design now and into the future.

Most importantly, the Minimoog Voyager is the last synthesizer that Bob Moog designed from start to finish. His DNA is in the circuits of this machine, and it is the culmination of Dr. Moog’s life’s work, which was dedicated to electronic musical instrument design.

Recently, Moog had the honor of sitting down with Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor, the genre-defining music innovator, master synthesist and Academy Award winning composer. In the interview, Reznor recounts his intimate relationship with the Minimoog Voyager, which he feels “is the archetype of what a synthesizer is and should be.” Through personal stories, Reznor reveals his decades long history with the instrument and how it has shaped the way he views and creates music. The video is set to an original score by British electronic music producer, The Haxan Cloak, co-producer of Bjork’s Vulnicura. Befitting the occasion, the artist used a Minimoog Voyager and a prototype Mother-32, Moog’s newest synthesizer, to create the score.

Over the course of its 13-year production run, the Minimoog Voyager has become one of the most iconic analog synthesizers in history. Its impact on modern music can be heard on countless records and seen on stages around the world with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre, Radiohead, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Daft Punk, Bjork and many more.

As a thank you to existing Minimoog Voyager owners, Moog is offering 20% off on all Minimoog Voyager upgrades, modifications and calibrations to domestic customers until the end of the year. Contact techsupport@moogmusic.com for more information.

The Minimoog Voyager is still available in limited quantities at stocking dealers in Performer and Electric Blue versions while supplies last. For pricing and availability, please visit www.moogmusic.com/dealers."

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Trent Reznor | Archetype of a Synthesizer

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Through personal stories, Trent Reznor recounts his relationship with an iconic analog synthesizer and describes how it has fit into his creative process over his storied career.

Original score by The Haxan Cloak, co-producer of Bjork’s Vulnicura. Befitting the occasion, the artist used a Minimoog Voyager and a prototype Mother-32, Moog’s newest synthesizer, to create the score."

http://www.moogmusic.com/news/end-voy...

Circadian Rhythms Tutorial: Tips and Tricks

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

"Some examples how the Circadian can be used to modulate the Z8000 for creating melodies."

Korg VC-10 Vocoder on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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LinnStrument & Bitwig Studio 1 2

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Roger Linn

"Roger Linn demonstrates LinnStrument with Bitwig Studio 1.2 containing MIDI Polyphonic Expression."

Bitwig Studio 1.2

Published on Sep 30, 2015 bitwig

"Berlin September 30th, 2015. Bitwig Studio 1.2 is available now
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Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Synthesizer Tutorials

Published on Sep 29, 2015 Roland Australasia

"This video tutorial series on the Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Crossover Synthesizer will help you master this compact and fun synth!

Learn how to create your own tones, save them in a program and how to create tracks using the four-track pattern sequencer.

The Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Crossover Synthesizer is a powerful compact synth with onboard pattern sequencer and vocal effects.

Tiny, mighty, and affordable, the JD-Xi puts a true analog synth engine, Roland’s famous SuperNATURAL synth sounds, and many other creative tools under one hood. Equipped with 37 mini keys, this compact instrument delivers fat, warm analog bass and lead tones with ample controls for hands-on tweaking, plus polyphonic PCM essentials like pads, strings, brass, and more. Create impressive loops in a flash with the pattern sequencer and built-in drum kits, and explore expressive vocal textures with the gooseneck mic, Vocoder, and AutoPitch. Small in size and large in versatility, the JD-Xi is all about big sounds and big fun!

JD-Xi FEATURE VIDEO: [posted here]
MORE INFO: http://www.rolandcorp.com.au/products..."

Röyksopp - Monument Synth Cover

Published on Sep 30, 2015 tiergrinder

"My hardware synth adaptation from Röyksopps Awesome track, Monument (T.I.E Version).

I've made one version earlier that you can hear on my soundcloud :
https://soundcloud.com/tiergrinder/ro...

But this time I wanted to do new video version using just hardware synths and use computer only for recording.

Synths used:
Bassline : Roland SH-101
Chords : Roland SH-01 Gaia (Sequenced by Boss DR-202)
PWM backing synth : SH-101
Pads : Jupiter Clone
Choir vocals in break : Roland SH-01 Gaia
Bright DX-style synths : Yamaha TX81z
Solo Synth at the end : Jupiter Clone
Drums : Roland TR-707 and Roland TR-606 (Hihats)
Reverb and delays : Lexicon MPX100"

Analogue Solutions Nyborg-24 Synthesizer Synth Demo POP!

Published on Sep 30, 2015 rezfilter

"Here's a quick synthpop sound demo utilizing ALL Nyborg-24 sounds, including drums.

Due to Nyborg's lightning fast envelopes, percussion comes second nature -- as do other great synth sounds due to Nyborg's creative modulation section and deep 24db filter.

The Logic X arpeggiator was used alongside Nyborg to produce the synth lines and arpeggiations you hear in this demo track. All synthesizer parts were recorded individually and layered in Logic X.

Only slight delay and reverb were used in moderation.

See the website for more information on Nyborg-12 and Nyborg-24:

http://www.analoguesolutions.com

Enjoy!"