Public Library Modular Synthesizer Jam

Published on May 20, 2016 Jade Guitarmaker

"I made this patch using the Lawrence Public Library modular synthesizer. I love my library."

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Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms KB-1 & SV-1 Tutorials

Published on May 20, 2016 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms KB-1 pressure sensitive controller. The Lifeforms KB-1 eurorack module provides a multi-function, expressive, capacitive touch keyboard designed for performance. It contains a powerful one octave pressure sensitive keyboard complete with arpeggiator, step sequencer, preset voltage memory array, and a pair of multi-mode trigger pads. Eleven patchable outputs and a deep feature set enable an unprecedented level of control over any eurorack system. More information on the Lifeforms KB-1 is available at lifeformsmodular.com/kb-1."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1 Tuturial

Published on May 20, 2016

"The Lifeforms SV-1 is a fully patchable synthesizer module, destined to be the heart and soul of any eurorack modular system. It features two independent, full-range analog oscillators, and the unmistakeable sound of the Pittsburgh Modular filter paired with a highly curated set of modular tools designed to fuel the creative fire. More information on the Lifeforms SV-1 is available at lifeformsmodular.com/sv-1."

1972 ARP Pro Soloist Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ World (1/4) Tone Mod SN 273891

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"This is probably one of most super funk, soulful & expressive synths I have ever owned. I purchased it in Chicago from the keyboard player of an Iraqi world music band who bought it new & had it equipped with this amazing quarter-tone mod. Man that guy could shred..."

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Roland SH-101 SN 597162

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Roland MC-202 MicroComposer SN 350700

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QUASIMIDI QUASAR WITH TRE AND HARDCORE BOARDS SN 801 - 14985

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"TRE AND HC(HARDCORE) BOARDS INSTALLED ADDING EXTRA WAVEFORMS AND PROGRAMS.THIS MY FAVORITE OUT OF THE
OTHER QUASIMIDI GEAR I'VE OWNED.UNIQUE SOUNDS WITH A NICE ARPEGGIATOR AND AND BUILT IN EFFECTS."

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John Bowen Solaris Synthersizer

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Roland Juno-106 w/ KIWI MOD

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The Roland Juno-106 Kiwi Mod was released back in 2013. You can find details on it here.

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Clawtar - Adaptive MIDI Controller for the iPad & ChordUp for iPhone & iPad

Published on May 15, 2016 Dmitry Klochkov

Spotted this one on discchord. The above goes through a number of quick demo videos of the Clawtar followed by ChordUp. Don't miss the Game of Thrones demo in video 8. The following is the info on both apps via iTunes.

iTunes: Clawtar - Adaptive MIDI Controller - Dmitry Klochkov

"Clawtar is a musical instrument and MIDI controller with adaptive interface.

The biggest problem with all virtual musical instruments is the almost complete lack of tactile reference.
You have to constantly control your performance with your eyes to make sure your fingers go to the right places.

This aproach is not very good for two reasons. Firstly, vision is much slower than audio and tactile perceptions.

Secondly, the process of continuous analysing of visual information is very resource intensive for your brain.

As a result, it is very hard to feel relaxed and concentrate on the music during a performance.

So how can we solve this problem?

Instead of trying to adapt to an instrument we can make the instrument to adapt to the player!

Clawtar's adaptive interface allows you to position your hands and fingers in the most natural and comfortable way.
After choosing your position, you can play by moving only your fingers, with your hands completely relaxed.
This approach minimizes the need of visual control, allows you to leverage your muscle memory, and gives your brain more time to think about the music you are playing.

FEATURES

• Adaptive interface
• Chromatic scale
• 4+ octaves range (8+ with octave shift buttons)
• Pitch-bend control
• Modulation control
• Volume control
• Repeat button (allows to play same note multiple times faster)
• Transposition (allows to change root note)
• 9 built-in sounds.
• Virtual MIDI and Wi-Fi MIDI output."

iTunes: ChordUp - Dmitry Klochkov

"ChordUp is a chord musical instrument and MIDI controller for live performance.

With more than 100 available chords you can play almost any song spontaneously without any pre-configuration.

Play easily any chord pattern: full chords, bass and chord, strumming, arpeggios, power chords, etc.

Control your favorite synthesizer or sampler though MIDI.

Click 'Developer Website' link to see demo videos.

For a detailed review visit http://www.musicappblog.com/chordup-review/

FEATURES

• 108 available chords (9 chord types for each of the 12 notes).
• 10 embedded instruments: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Guitar, Organ, Accordion, Vibraphone, Strings, 3 synth sounds.
• 12 pads surface (for long arpeggios, bass, bass and chord patterns)
• 6 strings surface (for guitar strumming, power chords and arpeggios)
• Expression pad surface (allows to play full chord and control an expression parameter at the same time)
• Smart sustain. With the sustain enabled, when you switch chords, only the notes of the current chord that don't belong to the next chord are muted.
• Octave shifting.
• Chord locking. You can lock one chord type for a chord button.
• Buttons size adjustment on iPad.
• Virtual MIDI and Wi-Fi MIDI support."

FieldScaper v1.6 Update & Demo with Polivoks

Polivoks synth and FieldScaper app sound and noodling demo

Published on May 20, 2016 Igor Vasiliev

"Polivoks synth original sound and processed by FieldScaper app with default presets."

iTunes: FieldScaper - Sound warp field recorder and scape constructor - iMusicAlbum

"What's New in Version 1.6
● Added several new presets.
● Added band stop filter option in filter section.
● Anti-aliasing filter in clock control section.
● Turning off ring modulator in distortion section.
● Small improvements of audio engine.
● New color schemes for user interface.
● Built-in description updated.
● Minor bug fixes."