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Scanner - Valbor

Scanner - Valbor from Tiptop Film on Vimeo.

www.tiptoprec.com

Artist: SCANNER

Title: Valbor

Title Album: TTAR VA 0002

Directed by: Lorenzo Marchi

Release Date: 09.02.2016

Label: Tiptop Audio Records

Genre: Electronic, cinematic

Mastering by Tommy Bianchi @ White Sound Mastering Studio

Distribuited by Wordandsound

An imaginary character, here presented as a top hat, rides a bicycle, crossing landscapes taken from English prints of the eighteenth century, persevered in the British Library. In the background we see St John’s College, St Saviours Church and Cambridge, animated and resonating with light and shadows, offering up a playful tale between abstraction and reality.

Un cappello a cilindro, che sottintende la presenza di un personaggio immaginario alla guida di una bicicletta, attraversa paesaggi tratti da stampe inglesi del XVIII secolo della British Library. Sullo sfondo sfilano tra gli altri il St. John’s college, la St. Saviours Church e Cambridge animati da variazioni prospettiche e cambiamenti atmosferici in un alternarsi di luci e ombre: astrazione e realtà.

The DX Zone - Yamaha DX7 DX9 Instructional Cassette Tape & Demo Synth Toto

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Here's an interesting little bit of synth history.

"These are two Rare DX7 / DX 9 programming instructions and demo cassette tapes. One tape contains DX7 instructions on one side and DX9 instructions on the other side. The second tape contains performances by David Paich, Steve Porcaro and James Newton Howard on one side and performances by Gary Leuenberger and Don Lewis on the other side."

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OB6 Tom Sawyer sweep

Published on Mar 31, 2016 Ron Feinberg

"Just patched up classic Tom Sawyer bass sweep."

Rheyne - Live Jam #146 - March 31, 2016

Published on Mar 31, 2016 Rheyne

"Live looping with analog and digital musical instruments. Recorded in one take with no pre-recorded loops or samples.

Live Jams on BandCamp: https://rheyne.bandcamp.com

Equipment:
Moog Mother 32
Roland System-1
Roland TR-8
NI KompleteKontrol 25
DJTT MIDI Fighter 3D
iPad running Lemur
Novation Launchpad

Visuals:
Custom PC run"

Ssg (Modul) | Chaos (Modul)

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Tunç Çakır

"Tunç Çakır - Synthesizer & Drum Machine
Live Recording at Tunc's Home Studio"

Chaos (Modul)

Published on Jul 2, 2015 Tunç Çakır

"Tunç Çakır - Synthesizer & Drum Machine
Live Recording at Tunc's Home Studio"

Roland JX-03 Demo & Review

Published on Mar 31, 2016 musictrackjp

"DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE."

Roland Boutique on eBay | Roland Boutique on Amazon

Roland JD-XA Demo & Review

Published on Mar 31, 2016 musictrackjp

Roland JD-XAs on eBay | Roland JD-XAs on Amazon

Microkorg Effects Machine Tutorial Part 2

Published on Mar 31, 2016 Todd Smith

"In my second Microkorg tutorial I'll go even deeper on how use this device as a effects unit. I'll show you how the Microkorg can effect sounds with it's Filter, Amp, EQ, Delay and MOD FX sections. I'll also show you how to sustain the audio with the ARP instead of having to hold down the key like in the first tutorial. In this video the Microkorg processes the Korg Volca Bass and Arturia Microbrute. The effects used on the Microkorg are Delay with added Phaser at the end of the video."

Part 1 here.

Bastl Instruments Introduces New Products at Superbooth16

via Bastl Instruments

"We are proud to present 3 fresh additions to our modular lineup: D ynamo, T romsø and Hendrikson. Thanks to these modules we were also able to create new complete modular systems focused on signal processing: B ob a nd Bobek a nd an upgrade to our flagship modular system R umburack 2.0. We will also present more new modules: Popcorn, Dupdup, Clutch and Ciao! previewed at NAMM in January. Come to meet us in the Foyer of Funkhaus booth number BF500!

Dynamo is dynamics analyser and fake t hruzero modulator. It combines an Envelope Follower and a comparator which, when combined with a fullwave rectifier output and Compressor CV curve generator, allows you to make a compressor from any VCA (think of tube or vactrol). The other trick of the Dynamo is a voltage controlled switch section which combines with the full wave rectifier and comparator to allow you to create deep “fake thruzero modulations” with anything you like!

Tromsø is made of 3 modules: VCO, Comparator and Sample & Hold. Internal normalisation allows you to instantly use it as voltage controllable analog downsampler (or sample rate reducer if you like). This module is inspired by a machine called Distortotron by Psybe made in 1994 which is arguably the first analog downsampler and bit distortion of its kind. This machine was commissioned by Mental Overdrive for his album Plugged from 1995 which will be rereleased this year at Rett i Fletta.

Hendrikson is a guitar/ instrument amplifier and an interface for external effects processors such as stomp boxes. The most unique feature is the mix output which is a CV controllable crossfader between the signal that goes to the Output and signal that comes from the Input. This means that when used with external effects processor it gives CV control of one of the most important parameters the Dry / Wet Mix.

Rumburack 2.0 is a compact yet powerful modular system with analog punch and digital charm. Its advanced sequencing abilities make it a self contained performance instrument that is ready to go on tour with you!

Bob and Bobek are analog processing modular systems designed with live performance in mind. Instrument amplifier input and line / guitar level output make it so universal that it can work in any setup. Both modular cases have a bottom insert for standard microphone stand which makes them look great on the stage! In comparison Bob has far more modulation sources, foot interfaces and more external connections via additional Hendrikson.

Pricing and availability: all shipping early June 2016, prices excluding VAT

Dynamo 5HP, dynamics & more, 109 eur
Tromsø 5HP, analog downsampler & more, 109 eur
Hendrikson 5HP, stomp box / instrument interface, 109 eur
Rumburack 2.0 compact and powerful modular system, 2149 eur
Bobek analog signal processing system, 659 eur
Bob advanced analog signal processing system, 1239 eur

"Dynamo is combination of 3 utility modules: envelope follower, comparator and voltage controlled switch. It combines Envelope Follower and comparator to extract gate from the envelope. On top of that there is full-wave rectifier output |EF IN| and Compressor CV curve generator.

When the Compressor CV is plugged into CV input of a VCA with offset and attenuator knobs you get an Compressor! Threshold knob on Dynamo sets the compressor threshold, Offset on the VCA sets the gain and the attenuator on the CV input sets the ratio of compression (which can also go negative). This allows you to create compressor type of effect from anything: VCA, tube module, VCF or anything that comes to your rack!

The other trick of the Dynamo is the voltage controlled switch section in combination with the full-wave rectifier and comparator. All pre-normalised and for what reason ? Make “fake thru-zero modulation” with anything you like! Define what happens when the negative modulation is happening and adjust the zero crossing point with CV. The whole world of very deep modulations is waiting for you now…

… and it is totally bonkers!"

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