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Synthesizer Meets Guitar - Patch of The Week

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Doug Lynner

"A performance patch for Serge Guitar.

To see the modules used in this Patch of The Week in detail see the Mystery Serge at http://www.serge.synth.net/gallery/dl....

Doug offers modular synthesizer lessons and consultations. For information write doug@neatnetnoise.com.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com."

David Bowie Tribute - Space Oddity by Jordan Rudess

A beautiful tribute by Jordan Rudess was just added to the bottom of the main post here.

RIP David Bowie

Published on Mar 6, 2014 Halloweenjack84

Good advice for life as well. David Bowie lived it, and gave many of us the freedom to live it right alongside him. He is a hero in the truest sense. One of the most famous, yet kindest human beings on earth. His influence is quite literally beyond measure. It isn't just his music. More than anything it is permission to be whoever the hell you want to be and the permission to tell anyone who judges you to f off, all the while being kind about it. No apologies, no time wasted. Think about that a bit. He will continue to give freedom to countless generations to come, simply by being the person he was. I love his music, I cherish what he gave us, and I love how he did it - he made it cool to be yourself while at the same time being kind, tolerant, and compassionate towards others. He was the best of the best, and I love him for that.

Thank you captain. If there is existence after death, I hope you are enjoying it as much as we enjoyed your existence here with us.

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On the synth side of things, because this is a synth site after all, I was curious how many posts mention David Bowie. I knew there would be a few. It turns out there wasn't just a few, but a whopping 77 posts total. That from a man not known for synths. Many of the posts are repeat references to Bowie's use of the stylophone and other synths, but there are some true gems there. Spend some time looking back on his influence on the synth world. He touched everyone. The following is just a handful of tributes from the synth community. If you have any to add, please feel free to leave a comment below.

via @dsisequential

"Thank you David Bowie, your music will live on forever."

via @moogmusicinc

"Thank you Starman, for inspiring us to trust our curiosity.

RIP David Bowie [1947-2016]"

via @Moogfest

"So long sweet star man. #davidbowie #stylophone"

via @ctrl_mod

"RIP, Maestro."

via @makenoisemusic, via @FACTMag

"No one else made a mug shot look this good."

via @SE_BoomStar aka Studio Electronics

"Riposa in pace Musicman of Earth. #Bowie"

via @malekkoheavy

"Just for one day https://www.instagram.com/p/BAZ9U7xSIQn/"

via Brian Eno, via @dsisynth, via @brandonstosuy

David Bowie - Warszawa Published on Aug 23, 2014

Synth heavy track "From 'Low' (1977)" via @Synth_City

"Warszawa" for Mellotron and Minimoog

Uploaded on Feb 22, 2010

"Educational.

An excerpt from David Bowie's 'Warszawa'. Played on my Wakeman combo."

And the song that started it all for me, Ashes to Ashes, followed by his final two.

David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes

Published on Mar 6, 2009 emimusic

David Bowie - Blackstar

David Bowie - Lazarus

Published on Jan 7, 2016 DavidBowieVEVO

"He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life - a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn't, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry." - Tony Visconti (1/11/2016)

Allen Strange Buchla Dream Machine

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Todd Barton

"This is an attempt at Allen Strange's figure 6.72: Dream Machine patch from his book
Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques & Controls. You can find the patch diagram with my Buchla module notations here:
https://www.hightail.com/download/ZWJ...
and a better audio of this here:
http://soundcloud.com/user7621213/all..."

Super Clean Roland SH-101 with Mod Grip

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Live Studio Jam 006 , 1/11/16 . Korg Volca and Arturia !!

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Todd Smith

": Gear Used :

Korg MicroKorg
Korg Volca Bass
Korg Volca Keys
Korg Volca Beats
Korg Monotron Delay
Arturia Microrbute
Midi Solutions Quarda Thru
Behringer Micromix MX400
Tascam US-144mkII Audio Interface
Waves Supertap & MetaFlanger
Ableton Live 8

: Setup :

The Korg Volca Bass , Korg Volca Beats , Korg Volca Keys and Mico Brute are all on sequence duty . The Micro Korg and Korg Monotron Delay are played live . I hope you enjoy this set . Take care !!"

New Vermona twinCussion Eurorack Module Front Panel

A drawing of the latest twinCussion prototype module from Vermona that will be shown at NAMM this year.

The twinCussion was actually shown back at NAMM 2015. You'll find a video previously posted here.

A New Look for Audio Damage's Sequencer 1 by Ninstrument

via Ninstrument

"This is one of the best Sequencers in euro today. I really love the repeats and ratchets, but I sometimes screw up the timing when pressing the buttons manually to activate them. I decided to add the feature to the hardware and also give it a new look in black face. Almost looks a little Elektron like don’t you think? If you are interested in finding out more info on this sequencer, please check out the manufacturer’s product page here."

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MALEKKO - VARIGATE 4 w/Josh Holley and Paul Barker

Published on Jan 11, 2016 Malekko HeavyIndustry

"Josh Holley and Paul Barker employ the new Malekko Varigate 4 in the studio.

note: units ship with red LED's unlike the unit you see here (of course Josh had to have pink).

for more info on this 4-channel 8-step gate sequencer: https://malekkoheavyindustry.com/prod..."