Casper Electronics DIY synth building with an Avocado

Casper Electronics DIY synth building. Part 2: Sequencers

Published on Jan 15, 2016 casperelectronics synthesizers

"Learn how to make a variety of musical pattern sequencers using a few common electrical components and a breadboard."

Part 1 here.

'Goodbye'. Buchla Easel and Chamber Orchestra

Published on Jan 15, 2016 PaulLawlerMusic

"Using the Buchla Easel as part of an orchestral ensemble for a library music piece."

New Vermona Twincussion in the Flesh

#VERMONA #twinCussion is ready for #NAMM2016.

See this post for a drawing of the front panel controls and a link to a video.

Q107 versus Q150 - Compare - dotcom modular

Published on Jan 15, 2016 Stephen Mendes

"Stephen Mendes (smendes.com) set up a patch to put identical inputs on both filters and compare the outputs."

This one is more explanation than demo, but I thought some of you would find it interesting. A short audio comparison comes in at 5:34.

Dreadbox Hades and Erebus Synths - Quite the Team

Published on Jan 15, 2016 ProckGnosis

"A demo showing the Dreadbox Hades Bass Synth married up to and running through the Dreadbox Erebus Synth and filter. For me, the two work quite well together, with the Hades nicely complementing the Erebus, giving you the extra benefits of:
1. A third oscillator to do paraphonic 3-note chords
2. A third Oscillator to fatten up your mono leads and basses
3. A variable PW waveform (for folks who own the Erebus first edition, which has no PW capability)
4. Two sub oscillators

All of that combined makes for one aggressive, mix-cutting analog synth that is a definite pleasure to play. Cheers!"

E-mu Emulator II - HxC Floppy Drive Emulator Upgrade

Published on Jan 15, 2016 RetroSound

"(c) 2016 synth tech tutorial by RetroSound

How to install the HxC floppy drive emulator on the E-MU Emulator II

The SD HxC Floppy Emulator can you buy on the Lotharek page. I use the Rev-F Black version. You can find all other parts in electronic web shops. All works of your own risc!

sound demo: E-mu Emulator II

How to install the HxC floppy emulator upgrade on the E-mu Emax:"

E-MU Emax - HxC Floppy Drive Emulator Upgrade

Published on Nov 6, 2013

"(c) 2013 vintage synth tech tutorial by RetroSound.de
How to install the HxC floppy drive emulator on an E-MU Emax 1

The SD HxC Floppy Emulator can be buy on the Lotharek page. I use the Rev-F Black version. All works of your own risc!

all sounds in the tutorial: E-MU Emax SE sample library"

An Introduction to the New KORG minilogue by Chief Engineer Tatsuya Takahashi

Introducing KORG minilogue

Published on Jan 14, 2016 Korg

"Chief engineer Tatsuya Takahashi introduces the unique synthesis about minilogue."

Added this one to the main KORG minilogue announcement post here as well. You'll find additional videos, images, and details that have gone up throughout the day there.

Update: Looks like the original video upload was set to private. New embed above.

KORG Introduces New Wireless Nano Series Controllers

Nano Series - Take Control Further Published on Jan 14, 2016 Korg

nanoKEY Studio and nanoKONTROL Studio

"Korg’s nanoKONTROL and nanoKEY are light-weight and compact mobile MIDI controller and keyboard, respectively, that let you create music more intuitively than ever. Both are easy to travel with, allowing ease of use! The nanoKONTROL Studio provides transport keys and a mixer section, giving you stress-free control of your DAW or DJ software. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly with your iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. The nanoKEY Studio provides a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad that lets you instantly convert your inspiration into sound. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly to iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows."

"The nanoKEY Studio provides a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad that lets you instantly convert your inspiration into sound. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly to iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. It’s a compact, mobile MIDI keyboard that is easy to travel with, allowing ease of use anytime, anywhere.

Step-record as easily as typing. A keyboard with 25 backlit keys that illuminate.

Even if you’re not the most skilled keyboardist, the 25 velocity-sensitive keys allows you to step-record easily. The Scale Guide function illuminates the keys to show recommended notes in the scale, making it easier to play. This is a smart keyboard with a variety of performance modes, such as the Easy Scale function, that lets you produce musical phrases using any keys.

More freedom to produce music, via USB or wirelessly.

The nanoKEY Studio can connect not only via USB but also wirelessly. It’s easy to connect to an iPad/iPhone music app such as KORG Gadget or Apple GarageBand, or to your Mac/Windows music production software. Liberated from annoying cables, you’ll be free to set up your system much easier than some other products. Thanks to careful tuning, you’ll enjoy low latency and high stability

Lightweight and compact design can be placed anywhere and easily transported.

Smaller than a sheet of letter-sized paper, you can put the nanoKEY Studio in your bag and take it anywhere. With a simple, refined, and stylish design, along with beautiful lighting with white LEDs, you won’t get tired of using it every day. With its modern design, the nanoKEY Studio is ideal for use with new devices such as your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Create the ultimate mobile music production system with your iPad/iPhone and the nanoKEY Studio.

The combination of the nanoKEY Studio with KORG Gadget is the ultimate combination for mobile performance. With the nanoKEY Studio that supports wireless connection via Bluetooth MIDI, your iPhone can instantly transform into a music production tool. In your room, in a coffee shop, in transit, or outdoors, you can immerse yourself in music with minimal requirements of space and time."

"The nanoKONTROL Studio provides transport keys and a mixer section, giving you stress-free control of your DAW or DJ software. It is battery operated and can connect wirelessly with your iPhone/iPad or Mac/Windows. It’s a light-weight, compact mobile MIDI controller that lets you create music more intuitively than ever.

A compact physical MIDI controller that’s ideal for mobile or desktop uses.

Smaller than a letter-sized sheet of paper, the nanoKONTROL Studio is designed for thinness. It’s the perfect size to easily carry in a bag and use with your computer. In spite of its compact size, its controllers provide generous power and a solid feel, making it a convenient and versatile MIDI controller.

USB and wireless for more music production freedom.

The nanoKONTROL Studio can connect not only via USB but also wirelessly. It can easily connect to iPad/iPhone music apps such as KORG Gadget and Apple GarageBand, or to your Mac/Windows music production software. Freed from annoying cables, you can set up your equipment easily and efficiently. Due to careful tuning, you can enjoy low latency and high stability.

Refined and stylish design

The simple, refined, and stylish design features illumination with beautiful white LEDs. The design has been modernized to use alongside new devices such as your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

A full array of controllers that cover everything from DAW control to DJ performance.

You have the all controllers you need to operate your DAW: sliders that feature generous spacing and stroke, plus a convenient jog wheel. Whether you’re controlling your DAW and plug-ins, or putting on a performance, the nanoKONTROL Studio provides everything you need in any situation.

Supported software
The nanoKONTROL is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input, including KORG Gadget, Logic, GarageBand, Live, Reason, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and Traktor."

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Korg Poly-800 Soundsheet Demo (1984) - Don Muro

Published on Jan 14, 2016 jd wall

"recorded on a 16 track tape recorder (no MIDI sequencers yet) with an Oberheim DMX drum machine."

fingerdrumming/looping/tweaking - MPC + Octatrack

Published on Jan 14, 2016 j. tomes

"some live drums tapped out and sampled using the octatrack, and manipulated further with the octa's FX.

a little chunk of a new live show that's constantly evolving."