"In this video, we go through each feature of the Poltergeist Analog Quadraphonic Audio Mixer. From inputting a signal and controlling it with the VCA, panning around 360 degrees, solo and mute functions to stereo and quad modes, auxiliary inputs, slope control, and gain CV controls. The main synthesizer sound is a Malekko Anti-Oscillator through the KOMA Elektronik SVF201. The envelope is from a Doepfer module. The kick drum is courtesy of a Bastl Tea Kick followed by the Roland TR8. All synced and controlled by the Komplex Sequencer."
"Small setup with the Beatstep pro in the middle. The BSP is sending two sequences to the modular. One to the Dixie II, and one to the a143-4. Gates to the Quadra, and two triggers to Peaks for kick and hihat. BSP is also sending a midi clock to the Microbrute, playing its own sequence.
Stuff used:
Arturia Beatstep pro, Microbrute and Eurorack modular system with:
Doepfer: a-118, a-119, a-124, a-143-4, a-148, a-156, a-160-2, a-199
Intellijel: Dixie II, uFold, Quadra, 2xTriat , Linux, mult
Make noise: MMG, Lxd
Mutable instruments: Peaks
MFB: Dual LFO
Synthrotek: Echo
Audio via the Behringer mixer to a Moto Ultralite MK3 hybrid.
External effects: T.C electronics M350 for delay.
This piece of music is done entirely (including percussion and sound effects) with the Knifonium Tube synthesizer, made by Jonte Knif. For purchase information contact Geoff Farr at GSF Agency (http://www.gsfagency.com).
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This was recorded and edited using MOTU's Digital Performer. I started working on this back in November, capturing some wild performances, effects, and percussion sounds.
Native Instruments Kontakt was used for building up and temping the tracks, then many were augmented or replaced by doing repeated multitrack passes directly from the Knifonium.
A pair of Lexicon MPX500s were used for pingpong delays during tracking on a few parts, but all other FX were within Digital Performer.
Final mix was captured to an Apogee Ensemble.
I felt that there were plenty of demos of the instrument in its raw state (not multi tracked) so I had to see how far I could take this. The tune had been hanging in my brain for about 3 weeks, and the Knifonium seemed like a very Steampunk Sci-Fi instrument, so this is what I had to do...
Enjoy!